Boxing Gossip Promises Mantle of Mayhem in Boston
Boxing fans in Boston and nearby will see heated action as three clubs spar for glory this week. Billy Defoe’s manager counters Battling Reddy’s camp with a bold claim that Reddy cannot reach 12 rounds without quitting or fouling. American boxers clash with British rivals at Albert Hall London for King George’s trophies amid uncertain team lineups.
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Boxing Notes From Boston and Surrounding Circuits
Louis Bogash manager signals a winner take all offer with Brooks. Turner seeks more chances against Kid Norfolk and targets Larry Williams. Battling Reddy vs Lahm draws Lowell crowd. Dempsey heads to New Orleans to meet Carl Morris for $4000 guarantee in a 20 round bout. Frank Ryan eyes opponents in New England. plans for Marlboro Hawkins vs Robinson 12 rounds. Curley and Jones sue Jess Willard for 25000 over services. Central A C to add bleachers. many more bouts and matchups across circuits.
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Jack Dempsey
New Orleans
Carl Morris
Oklahoma
Louisiana Auditorium
Dempsey
Morris
Queensberry A. C
Buffalo
N. Y
Gotham Auto Show Assured
The New York Dealers Association confirms a two week automobile show at Madison Square Garden in New York starting February 1. The first week features passenger cars and accessories while the second week showcases commercial vehicles and parts. This marks the Garden’s return to an auto show concept first created in 1900.
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New York
New York Dealers’ Association
Sport Comment and Ice Hockey Prospects in Boston Area
Arthur Duffey reviews winter sports prospects in the Boston area noting a revival in winter activities at Commonwealth Country Club Chestnut Hill. Ice skating ponds and outdoor rinks like Noble and Cheenough at Dexter Field, plus toboggan slides and interclub hockey, are planned. He also discusses baseball leadership changes, notably John Heydler’s presidency and Pat Moran's potential move, with commentary on Baker of the Phillies.
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Walter Gifford
Commonwealth Country Club
Chestnut Hill
Hawkins Robinson Marlboro Feature Sets Octagon Tonight
Cleve Hawkins the Canadian Wolf and George Robinson of Cambridge meet in the 10 round feature at Marlboro Driving Club Marlboro Friday night A forfeit prize of 100 guarantees Hachman presence Semi final pits Johnny Marto East Boston against Mike Donnelly Framingham Opening six round bout pairs Young Lizott Marlboro former amateur star and Kid Powers Worcester Kid Daniels Hudson and Young Brooks Worcester also on the card
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George Robinson
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Marlboro Driving Club
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Hachman
Johnny Marto
East Boston
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Framingham
Young Lizott
Kid Powers
Worcester
Kid Daniels
Hudson
Young Brooks
Boston YMCA First Team Off Weekend Game Canceled
Owing to cancellation the Boston YMCA first basketball team has no game Saturday evening. Communication expected with I TV IKas Boston YMCA Huntington Avenue for updates.
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Heydler Heads National League in Major Meeting
New York December 10. John A Heydler unanimously elected president secretary and treasurer of the National League at the annual meeting. Heydler urges businesslike management and unity among baseball bodies. Directors elected include Herrmann Cincinnati Eb bets Brooklyn Baker Philadelphia and Hempstead New York. Red Sox offered two lucrative spring trips to California coast or Florida with Giants. decision soon.
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National League of Baseball Clubs
McGinnis era of Phillies managers ends at Baker call
President Baker of the Philadelphia club announced the release of Pat Moran as Phillies manager amid a flurry of moves at the National League meeting. Jack Coombs was rumored as Moran’s replacement but withdrew after learning his wife would not permit the deal. Hardy executive changes included Heydler elected president for three years and Veeck representing the Cubs. Moran’s exit shocks owners. Coombs’ bid collapses. Heydler’s ascent solidified.
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Texas
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Tex
Fred Mitchell
Chicago Cubs
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Chicago
Charles Weeghman
Cub
John K. Tener
Pulliam
Thomas J. Lynch
National League
Coast League Players Eye California for Next Season
Ball players wintering on the Pacific coast state they prefer to stay in California for the next year rather than return to the major leagues. Even when a Coast league player earns a big league bid, there is a rush to the first train east, a hurried departure that feels cheerless and uninteresting to those staying behind.
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East
Baseball writers reject Mack plan to bar intra league sales
In New York, writers deride Connie Mack's idea to prohibit selling players between clubs within the same league. They argue Giants would suffer by being unable to buy emerging stars from Cincinnati, St. Louis, or Brooklyn as soon as talent appears.
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Chicago baseball fan interest remains strong after season
At the Peoria convention, Neilson, head of a Chicago semi pro league, testified that from Sept 8 to Oct 5, his Chicago park drew no fewer than 3400 paid admissions each Sunday. Patrons paid 40 to 50 cents, showing continued local baseball interest after major league play was deemed non essential alongside gambling and fortune telling.
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Peoria
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Wait Awhile Earl Smith Hopes Army Discharge Soon
Catcher Earl Smith who played with Rochester in the International League last season writes from Camp Pike Arkansas that he hopes to be discharged from the army and rejoin Rochester next season. The Brooklyn Nationals may have a say in the matter.
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Mullen Becomes Army Second Lieutenant After Camp Lewis Training
Charley Mullen, former major and minor league first baseman and Lincoln Western league manager, received his army commission as a second lieutenant. He may remain in service after training at Camp Lewis, Washington.
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Tendler Wins Hollow Victory Over Callahan in Nine
Lew Tendler of Philadelphia dominated Frankie Callahan of New York in a bout at the Arena until Callahan’s dislocated right hand forced a halt in the ninth round after Callahan’s seconds refused to let him come to the scratch. Callahan led early, but Tendler’s lefts and rights controlled the action until the injury. Fans hissed at both corners as the fight ended with Tendler in command but the result not decisive.
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Jimmy Frazzetti
Bridgewater
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Not at all strange Boland leaves navy commission plan
Detroit Tigers pitcher Bernard Boland will not pursue an officer's commission in the navy. He cites lack of technical education and a desire for civilian life with peace. He may return to pitching next season.
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Detroit Tigers
Navy
Red Cross Will Run Hotel for Officers
Paris dispatch reports the Hotel Du Louvre on Place du Palais Royal to be used as an American officers hotel. General Pershing asked the American Red Cross to operate it on the American plan with American food. An experienced American hotel man in Paris advises on the setup due to growing officer visits and scarce quarters.
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Help the Rich NIT The 18 man baseball proposal
A New York writer argues the 18 man limit will face club opposition from wealthy teams while noting past 21 and 22 man limits won out nationally. The piece contends the proposed reduction hinges on more than what clubs can afford to pay players during the championship season.
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National Commission
New York
Browns Claim Trade Error Leaves Cullop and Plank Ineligible
Business Manager Bobby Quinn of the St. Louis Browns cites a mistake in the American league reserve list. Nick Cullop should be with the Yankees and Plank with the Browns, per last winter’s big trade terms. Neither reported and both are now on the ineligible list, unlikely to play baseball again.
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St. Louis Browns
Nick Cullop
Yankees
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Browns
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Smoky Joe Wood Joins Seattle Naval Training Station
Despatch from Seattle reports Smoky Joe Wood has entered the naval training station to pursue becoming a naval aviator. It marks his first news in some time and confirms his westward move seeking service.
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Walter Cox to Talk at Met Driving Club
Walter Cox, renowned trotting trainer, will speak at the Metropolitan Driving Club dinner at the Charles River Clubhouse this evening. He will discuss training and racing grand circuit standouts such as Mabel Trask and Lu Princeton, sharing insights on training, shoeing, and racing trotters and pacers.
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Walter Cox
New Hampshire
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Burns Draak Mat Bout Promises Hot Battle
Burns and Draak square off at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night in a best two of three match. Draak has pressed the pace with continuous wrestling while Burns trains his classes, promising a thrilling rematch after last year’s clash. Also featured is Farmer Jordan versus a top opponent and a lively appearance by “Old Dynamite” as the undercard.
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Suburban League Backs Schedule After Admit New Members
The Suburban League board at Malden High School approved the spring baseball schedule after admitting three new members Newton High Brookline High and Cambridge Latin Schools The enlarged league will feature most Boston suburbs schools with each team slated to play 21 games from April through June three games against each league rival.
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Ex Harvard oarsman killed in France during war
Captain Randolph Randall Brown a Middlesex School and Harvard rower, died in action in France. An Concord native, he captained Middlesex crew and led Harvard freshman and junior varsity crews before the varsity disbanded with the U S entry into the war.
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Arlington High School Ice Hockey Team Rebuilds After Departures
A squad of two reported to Manager Fred Ashworth for Arlington High School hockey yesterday as candidates for the seven. Practice may start in a week. Captain Jack Merrigan has left school and a new leader will be chosen. Phil Robinson, a star last winter, serves in the Marine Corps, leaving the team entirely renewed with new players.
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Arlington High School
Jack Merrigan
Chosgen
Phil Robinson
United States Marine Corps
Merrigan
Arlington High School elects 1919 girls field hockey leader
Miss Marion Wing, a junior, was unanimously re elected leader of the 1919 Arlington High School girls field hockey eleven at a special meeting. The team, which claims the State championship, also re elected Miss Woraine Cooledge of the 1920 class as captain.
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Arlington High School
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Turner to receive share of bout receipts in Newark match
Chairman John G. Smith and Commissioner Wilfred Cann of the New Jersey Boxing Commission determine that Clay Turner is entitled to his share of the receipts from his bout with Bartley Madden at the Broad Street Club in Newark New Jersey. Secretary Lester Burdick will notify Steve Fallon, the club’s matchmaker, to pay Turner his portion.
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Bartley Madden
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