Murphy family ties fuel Yale athletic hopes
The piece notes C Thorne Murphy, son of late Mike Murphy, plans to enter Yale next season. It recalls Mike Murphy’s coaching legacy, Brink Thorne’s Yale ties, and praises Murphy’s multi sport talents, predicting continued strong Yale athletic influence. It also surveys Penn and Maine coaching whispers and upcoming baseball meetings in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Thorne Murphy
Mike Murphy
Yale
Mike
New Haven
Murphy
Brink Thorne
Johnny Mack
Bill Hollenback
Penn
Philadelphia
Hollenback
Quakers
Penn State
PUFFEYS Up Sports Talk On Local Hockey Opens
The piece notes St Nicholas hockey beating the Montreal All Stars in the Art Ross trophy series and previews the B A A seven facing Harvard in the season opener. Freddie Burns joins as a professional coach after A A U registration and is praised for past indoor sprinting and relay prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Montreal All Stars
Harvard
St. Nicks
New York
Gotham
Freddie Burns
Freddie
Burns
Noble and Greenough
Wanderers manager Murray and Joe White letters printed
Dartmouth defeated Syracuse last year 40 to 0 in a notable college football clash. Also noted are fifth application for A C membership via John O Rourke, race results from the Chicago six day event, Frankie Burns name dispute, and boxing match outcomes including Gunboat Smith over Jess Willard and Louis Fink over Willard in earlier bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth
Business Men’s A. C
John O'Rourke
School Street
City
Riker
Lawrence and
Hanley
Chicago
Ryan
Thomas
Walthour
Walker
Mitten
Hanson
Root
Lawson
Cameron
Kaiser
Percy
Bedell
Frankie Burns
Gunboat Smith
Jess Willard
San Francisco
Louis Fink
Willard
Supulpa
Okla
Wehner Chosen Exeter Captain for 1916
Exeter New Hampshire December 13 at a special football meeting Joseph F. Wehner of Everett Massachusetts was elected captain for 1916 succeeding Arthur H. Braman of Torrington Connecticut Braman leaves for Yale tutoring Wehner played three years for Everett High including captain and all interscholastic right tackle and will enter Yale in 1917
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
N. H
Joseph F. Wehner
Everett
Mass
Wehner
Arthur H. Braman
Jorrington
Conn
Yale
Everett High
Centre
Tech wrestlers to meet Huntington next Friday clash
Technology freshmen will wrestle Huntington School next Friday at Huntington gym. Possible entrants include Davis in 115, Smith or Patterson in 125, McMoran 131, Elwell or Kitchchen 145, Dean or Elwell 158, Parker or Root 179, and Sadie or Sullivan in heavy. Elimination bouts for the second meet with Boston Y M C A are tomorrow at the gym open to non varsity men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technology
Huntington
Davis
Smith
Patterson
McMoran
Elwell
Kitchchen
Dean
Parker
Root
Sadie
Sullivan
Boston Y. M. C. A
Ice hockey prospects dampened by thaw in Lexington
The Lexington High School rink behind the high school was flooded again by morning rain and warmer temperatures, preventing the hockey seven from skating for another day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lexington High School
Moderation and Mild Whiskey in Non-Refillable Bottles
An advertisement hawks a mellow whiskey promoted for moderate use. It touts non refillable bottles and a free booklet of club drink recipes from Wilson at 319 Fifth Ave New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Fifth Ave
N. Y
Baseball men gather in Gotham
New York December 13 Major and minor league clubs were well represented at uptown hotels today as plans and rumors of deals for next year circulated. Only two definite statements were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boxing card in Lewiston marks promoter debut Dec 16
Tommy Bergin former Maine boxer turned promoter schedules opening tourney in Lewiston on December 16 at City Hall. Main bout features Wild Bill Flemming versus Noah Brusso in two six rounders, with Kid Sullivan meeting Kid Colin for Maine lightweight title in the semi final. Multiple undercard bouts with local fighters and notes on cancellations and upcoming fairs across Boston and New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Bergin
Maine
Lewiston
Bill Flemming
Noah Brusso
Pawtucket
R. I
Flemming
Kid Sullivan
Topsham
Kid Colin
International league meeting adjourns after planning for 1916 season
President Barrow led the gathering in Boston as clubs discussed the Harrisburg move and Worcester transfer, salary limits, and new playing territories. Charles Herzog will remain Reds manager for another year. Ebbetts Field hosts April games between Boston and the Superbas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herzog
Cincinnati Reds
Joseph J. Lannin
Charles H. Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Boston
Superbas
Ebbetts Field
Edward G. Barrow
International League
Alvin Smith
Jack Punn
Richmond
Harrisburg
Hartford
Springfield
Worcester
Barrow
National Association
Messrs
T. H. Murnane
John J. Farrell
Auburn
N. Y
San Francisco
New England
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Huston
New York Club
Lannin
American League
Local Auto Firm Adds New Salesman
Jack Mullen joins Chandler Motors Company of New England as a member of its sales force. George W. MacNear, president of the Bay State Automobile Association, will attend the good roads convention in Worcester this week from Tuesday through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State Automobile Association
Hotel Lenox
Allen Greenwood
Harvard
France
Jack Mullen
Chandler Motors Company of
New England
George W. MacNear
Worcester
Percy, 18, Arlington, Harvard’s new strong man leads
George A. Percy, 18, Arlington, Harvard sophomore and former Exeter student, sets records in the university strength test. He scores 1442.4 points, dips 61 times, chinups 81, lifts 265 kilos with back and 400 kilos with legs, arms 60 kilos. He previously captained the freshman hockey team and played baseball in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Percy
Arlington
Harvard
University
Dudley A. Sargent
Ing
Percy
Davis
Braves
Exeter
Crimson
Records and contenders in Harvard strength tests
Two years ago Hardwick beat Kirkpatrick for top honors with 1387. This fall A I U Weatherhead led with 1227.1. Percy pursued the records and posted the next highest mark yet in the strength tests. The Harvard exams are mandatory for major sport participants. Percy, a leading hockey candidate, was the-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardwick
Kirkpatrick
A. Iu
Weatherhead
Percy
Harvard
Cross Country Run By B Y M C U Tonight
Weather permitting a public cross country run will be held by the B Y M C U at 8 oclock tonight. The event at 48 Boylston Street is directed by Oliver N. Hebbert with A K E Cooke in charge and invites every interested man to join the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. M. C. Union Gymnasium
Boylston Street
Oliver N. Hebbert
A. K E. Cooke
Gladys Melrose Wins Diving Contest at Bowdoin Square
Gladys Melrose of Roxbury won a loving cup at a Monday diving contest in Bowdoin Square Theatre. Helen Saunders of Somerville took second. The event continues tonight and a winners’ contest for New England girls’ amateur championship is set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere House
Scollay Sq
Boston
Venus Tonight
Gladys Melrose
Helen Saunders
New England
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Roxbury
Somerville
Baseball magnates debate writer players and barnstorming plan
At the annual meeting the American League president B B Johnson aims to curb players writing for papers and to address barnstorming. He also notes resolving the Cleveland muddle will take time. Ruppert seeks Polo Grounds long term use while Griffith and Rickey scout trades, with Gandil for Fournier discussed but not favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
B. B. Johnson
Cleveland
Mr. Johnson
Jacob Ruppert
New York
Polo Grounds
Clark Griffith
Washington
Branch Rickey
St. Louis
Griffith
Chick
Vermont Chooses Captains for Baseball and Football
University of Vermont names J. W. Linnehan of Pittsfield Massachusetts as baseball captain for the coming season and J. F. Burke of West Rutland as football captain for a second year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
University of Vermont
J. W. Linnehan
Pittsfield
Mass
J. F. Burke
West Rutland
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Babe Ruth
Ban" Johnson
FEDS
Babe Ryuth
Omment
Walter Camp
Bill MecVickar
Dorchester
Gaston Strobino
Jimmy Hennigan
Strobino
McViccar
Hennigan
Metropolitan Association
Art Smith
University of Maine
Pennsylvania
Alvin Wraenzlein
Lawson Robertson
A. A
George Orton
Cornell
Puffeys
Up “Sports
Murray
Neponset Wanderers
Joe White
Herzog
Bangor
Joe Eagan
Southston
Providence
Brusso
Ags Flemming
Kagan
al Delmont
Finney Boyle
Lowell
Lawrence
Jimmy Johnston
Lewis
Charley Baker
Johnny Harvey
Johnston
Johnny
Mike Glover
Teddy
Bartfield
Glover
Armory A. A
Ray Wood
Manchester
Howard McRae
Cambridge
Joe Morgan
Derry
Kilbane
Ritchie Mitchell
Milwaukee
George ‘Kid’ Lavigne
Ad Wolgast-Leach
Harlem Sporting Club
Reisler
Lavigne
Charley White
Freddie Welsh
Jimmy Coffroth
Denver
Mike Gibbons
Young Ahearn
A. C
St. Paul
Gibbons
Chicopee Falls
Walter Butler
Revere
Chick West
Holyoke
Butler
Fred Fulton
Rochester
Fulton
St. Patrick’s T. A. Society of
Brockton
Clark’s Hall
Ward Street
Dennis J. Driscoll
Business Men’s A. C. of
Hibernian Hall
Aereon
Motorists
George N. Jordan
Studebaker Corporation
Detroit
Cole Motor Car Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Douglas Fairbanks
Bessie Barriscale
the Golden Claw
Joe Weber and
Lew Fields
Caroline BB
Nichols and Fadettes
Myral, Ekhopp
Tives
Majestic
A. Percy
Eick Theatre
Rey de Fr Tel. OX
Eugene Walter
Cliax
Wm. Gillette
Secret Service
Joseph K. Watson
Oscar Lorraine
Loew’s Globe Thomas Players
Rose & Price
Rogers & Wood
the Doughertys
Feist Singers
Loew’s ST. James Fiddler & Shell
Rogers, Pollock
Ian
Laird & and Others
Rogers
Leach la Quingee Son
Shubert
Henry Blossom
Victor Herbert
This Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Harry
Lauder
Matinees Daily
Sears
Wellington
Leopards
Skert” Gallagher
Irene Matutin
Delmore & Lee
Baraban & Grohs
B. Y. M. C. U. Tonight
Ban Johnson
Vermont
KEITH
Buou
Today
Wild
Ates
Margaret Anglin
Paul Kester
Beverly
Castle Sq
Oxford
Derwent Hall Caine
The
Mary Young
Craig Players
Vorenberg
Circus Girl
Waldron
Fox & Paramount
Ralph Kellard
Loutel Legen
Wash. St
Baylston
Sirls CO
Casino
Hanover Street
Tremont Row
Paramount
Fannie Ward
Metro
Wm, Faversham
Uppey Square
Victor Moore
Paramount Pictures
Snitz Moore
Geo. Scanlon
Marty McHale
Maestro
Whitney & Wilson
Ade & Marion
Gordon Bros. Barnes
Prince Ceylon
Tremont
Tremont Temple
Charles Dillingham
Montgomery Chin
Stone
Boston Grand Opera CO
Pavlova Ballet Russe
Boston Opera House
Carmen
Gay
Saroya
Martin
Mardones
Complete Ballet
Pavlova
Voltnine
Ballet Russe
Maranzoni
Tomorrow Mat
Miura
Severoni
Chalmers
Jacchia
Egyptian Ballet
Voltaine
Schmid
Rigoletto
Pagulacci
Steinert’s
Steinway
Jordan Hall
Dvorak
Brahms
Mozart
Ethel Cave-Cole
Symphony Hall
Rathskeller
New American House
Paderewsk
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