John L Sullivan in Detroit Rampage Ends Theater Run
Former heavyweight champion John A Sullivan caused chaos in Detroit on December 17 after a party with champagne. He and manager Ben Harris split as Sullivan roamed saloons, delaying a matinee and forcing cancellation of the evening show. Harris termed Sullivan beyond control and unlikely to perform again.
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John A. Sullivan
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John
Boxing Gossip From East Boston A A A Meet
East Boston A A A reorganizes for 1908 with athletic director L E McKie and a January 1 bout between Steve O Donnell of Boston and James Jeffords of California. Club seeks members as it builds a $12 000 clubhouse and promotes Boxing at Criterion and Atlantic Yacht Club events with several curtain raisers.
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B.H. Benton
Bob Roy
Steve O’donnell
Boston
James Jeffords
California
Army
L. E. M’kie
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Steve O'Donnell
Jim Jeffords
Criterion Club
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Onvy Lewis
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Joe Bernstein
Johnny Powers
Harry Gilman
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George Murray
Billy Ryan
Danny Mack
Harry Edgar
Waltham
Tim McCarthy
Kid Mery
George Gardner
International A. C
Fort Erie
Herman
McCoy
Jack O’brien
al Weinig
Atlantic Yacht Club
John Casselden
Commercial Wharf
Young Corbett
Cincinnati
Hia
Willie Fitzgerald
Billy Frithell
Willie Simms
Corbett
New York
New Bedford
Jim. McCusker
Jim
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Americans name Lenox avenue landmark for new grounds
The article reports strong attributions from a Ban Johnson associate that the New York American League grounds will be at Lenox avenue and One Hundred forty sixth street, near a new elevated station, with a lease not signed but a purchase close to $300 000. It notes Polo Grounds at One Hundred fifty seventh street and discusses implications for 1904 schedules and potential consolidation.
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One Hundred and Forty-sixth Street
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New York American League
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Forth-sixth Street
Polo Grounds
Ban Johnson
New York
Polore
Forty-fifth Street
Johnson
Huntington Avenue
Dove of Peace
Baltimore
Soden
Boston
South End
Malden Girls Defeat Stoneham Team in Armory Victory
Malden High School girls basketball team crushed Stoneham High School by 33 to 6 at the Armory this afternoon. The Malden players dominated play after an early stretch, outreaching the visitors as Stoneham scored only early baskets and late in the second half.
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Malden
Malden High School
Stoneham High School
Stom Girls
Bowling eligibility ruling stirs Mystic Valley leagues
The Mystic Valley rules committee ruled on J. S. Holland’s eligibility for Medford after he played a Charlestown match, interpreting the ambiguous rule on playing for more than one team in a season. The decision may prompt revisions in both the Gilt Edge and Mystic Valley leagues.
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Mystic Valley League
J. S. Holland
Charlestown
Medford
Arlington
Holland
Gilt Edge
Mystic Valley
Sporting Notes on Yale and college athletics
Yale may appoint a new captain after a disputed Harmony Conference decision on Glass. Yale football coach contracts loom with Northwestern offering 3500 annually for three years. Interpre preparatory hockey and Dorchester High seek league spots. Baron Wilton sells for 3000 at Lexington to C A Johnson. Lawrence polo adds Lations Devlin Bartlett. Curtis and Warner sought for rush line. Leander wins six day race. Yale golf faces faculty resistance to tournament. Keming to coach Princeton chess. Iselin visits Aiken. Penn fencing imports Italian master for meets with Cornell. Mike Murphy credits Camp for Yale football. consolidation rumor persists but not until after next season. McGraw troubles grow as Elberfeld to Detroit. Cy Young coaches Harvard hopefuls. Sammy Strang eyed for first base. Washington infield strong under Loftus. Dan McGann chase continues amid National League contract stance.
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Harmony
New Haven
Northwestern University
Walter McCornack
Dartmouth
Ballou & Hobigand
Dorchester High
Bay Colt
Baron Wilton
Lexington
C. A. Johnson
Parkersburg
W. Va
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Jimmy" Collings
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Harvard and Yale May Compete in England Next Summer
New York December 17 Harvard and Yale may compete with Oxford and Cambridge in London next season. Harry S Brooks of Yale said a match is possible with details settled later. The 1899 meeting in London started a two year alternation between New York and London.
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Oxford-Cambridge
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Harrys. Brooks
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Yale-Harvard
Berkeley Oval
B A A Indoor Meet Scheduled for Mechanics Hall
The B A A indoors will stage events on Saturday Feb 14 at Mechanics Hall. Programs include short dashes, middle distance runs, hurdles, long sprint, field events and 8 10 or 12 team races. A Yale Harvard team race may be arranged with Yale possibly entering a relay if committees agree.
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Mechanics’ Hall
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Blis
Harvard Basketball Squad Chosen for Strong Intercollegiate Bowl
Harvard's varsity basketball team was selected last night and will begin training immediately with daily practices. The Crimson, confident of success in the Intercollegiate league, lists players Story White Harrison Tyng Lehmann Bigelow Fosdick Gring Humphries Whitaker Edwards Dorr Hastings Linnehan Haigh Bullivant Fisher Kernston Hill Furman K Smith KK Smith Bennett Brown Ballard Dapping Hall Henderson J R Lewis T H Smith Stoddard Swift Snyder Hanavan.
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Lehmann
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Boxing match off as Kid McCoy declines Gardner bout
Buffalo December 17 The planned Kid McCoy versus George Gardner fight falls through after McCoy demands a $3500 purse share win or lose. Gardner agrees to split or 7 percent to winner and 25 to loser. Al Weinig and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien set for New Year’s show in Fort Erie with bets totaling 32500 on O'Brien to beat Weinig in 20 rounds.
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Jack Herman
International A. C
Fort Erie
Ont
Kid McCoy
George Gardner
McCoy
Herman
Gardner
al Weinig
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
O’brien
Weinig
Negotiating for Charles River Track lease stalls
Mr. F. L. Howe has been negotiating for the lease of the cycle track at Charles River Park next spring with little progress. Track owners say they would build a new up to date track if a capable manager is found, then would not lease to anyone.
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Clinton Beats Chelsea in Polo Match With Strong Team Play
On December 17 Clinton defeated Chelsea as only three Chelsea regulars appeared. Howe started as first rush and excelled, Cotter played goal and coaching and fast play by Chelsea highlighted the contest. Clinton won 4 0 with Os pleased by visitors’ show.
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Chelsea
Heffernan
Whipple
Howe
Cotter
Boston Young Men's Congress backs reciprocity with Canada
At Ballon Hall last evening the Boston Young Men's Congress nearly unanimously endorsed a resolution in favor of reciprocal trade relations with Canada.
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Ballon Hall
Canada
Chelsea cyclists back from Australia
Chelsea cyclists Hugh and Alec McLean returned to Boston after shortening their Australia stint to ten days due to lack of motor pace. They sign a five year Australian contract from November to March with $1000 guarantee and 30 percent of gate receipts. Alec rode in three races finishing in the money twice Hugh earned money in one of two races. They beat the mails both ways and expect an American co rider to run 10 miles in 15 minutes.
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Alex McLean
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Australia
Boston
Alec McLean
Hedstrom Fails 10 Mile Motorcycle Record Test in Savannah
Oscar Hedstrom attempted a 10 mile motorcycle record at the Coliseum track in Savannah on December 17. He cracked the first mile then beat previous times each mile until a tire came off in mile nine, throwing him but causing no serious injuries. the 10 mile mark would have broken the record if not for the accident.
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Oscar Hedstrom
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Coliseum
Delay on Defenders sails signals bigger rig for New York yachts
Bristol December reports delays in fitting sails for the syndicate boat delaying keel fitting and frame setup. Sails for the 60 foot sloops to be replaced with two new suits by spring. The Columbia and Constitution sail plans shift after August Belmont reviews. Evening work extended through next spring as loft space limits hinder progress.
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B&mont
Lem Miller
New Yo
E. D. Morgan
Glen Cove
Syndicate of
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Belmont
Riverdale Beats Hunnewell in Newton Bowling League
Riverdale home team took two of three from Hunnewell at Riverdale Casino alleys last night. Belches of the Riverdales rolled 4-7-10 twice and 5-7 once. Lyon posted a 245 string and a three-string total of 555. The score:
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Hunnewell
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Open Challenge of Operators Good Faith at Scranton Hearings
Scranton December hearings on the coal strike opened with miners’ lawyers challenging wage statements from the Pennsylvania Coal Company. Darrow sparred with Chairman Gray over disclosure of who pays the lawyers for non union men and whether union recognition is an issue before the commission.
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Penn
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Darrow
Gray
Simon P. Wolverton
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Everett Warren
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Wolverton
Court of Justice
Two Children Missing in Boston search for Lamprey and Stafford
Boston police hunted two nine year old boys Victor C. Lamprey of 445 Shawmut avenue and George B. Stafford of 444 Shawmut avenue who disappeared together after morning hours. They left with one had a $2 bill, motive unclear, city wide investigation ongoing.
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Younsters
Victor C. Lamprey
Shawmut Avenue
George B. Stafford
Tomorrow Ordination Day at Cathedral
Twenty Seminary of St John the Evangelist students will be ordained priests at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross tomorrow led by Archbishop Williams. The list includes Victor Choquette Michael Derby Joseph Lyons and others from the Boston diocese with two from Hartford and one from Mobile. Deacons and sub deacons also receive appointments tomorrow with names listed.
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Michael Derby
Joseph Lyons
William MacNamara
Michael Manning
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William Landrighan
Charles McGuire
John Sheehan
Richard Splane
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Francis O’malley
William O’malley
Woman knocked down by wagon on Washington Street
While crossing Washington street opposite Norfolk place last night Mrs Mary Feeney of Newport Rhode Island was knocked down by a wagon driven by C W McKay of 143 Fulton street. She was sent to the Relief station with contusions of the body.
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Bath shipbuilders protest coastwise laws delay
Bath Maine December 17 Most ship builders here oppose the McCall bill to suspend coastwise navigation laws for a short period. Several are in Washington to protest and have informed Senator Frye and Congressman Littlefield of their attitude.
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