Sunday Baseball in Boston Drives Fund for Sailors’ Families
Plan to allow Sunday baseball at the navy yard in Boston aims to raise funds for sailors’ families. President Frazee supports the effort as a worthy cause, while Red Sox owner cautions against turning it into professional Sunday baseball. Organizers seek Governor McCall’s sanction before proceeding.
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Navy Yard Sunday baseball plan at Fenway eyed for charity
Plan under consideration by sailors at Charlestown Navy Yard aims to stage Sunday games at Fenway Park with Governor McCall and clergy support. A Navy Yard team drawn from major leagues and colleges would host major opponents, with all receipts donated to the naval fund and about 20 games envisioned.
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Soldiers and dads share a craving for C C A Cigars
A soldier writes to his father that in camp life the best morale booster is a good smoke. The father, remembering his own favorite C C A cigars, orders a box for the son. Thousands of sons in uniform feel the same way for a familiar quip of comfort.
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Boxing Gossip and Upcoming Fights Stir New England Circles
Boston fans plan a Newport visit for the Fitzsimmons Shannon match to size up the NE lightweight title. Boxers Johnny Dundee and Lew Tendler swap opponents as Scot Monthei th prepares Russo. Cleveland lifts a boxing ban after El Paso Wilson’s death, and Battling Levinsky heads to Philadelphia for a four round soldier benefit.
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New Scoring Method Proposed To Break Ties In Football
Frank H. Cann of New York University promotes a new scoring table to count progress toward the goal line even without a touchdown. He plans to present the idea to rule makers in New York late this month as a preventive of tie games.
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Sporting notes mix football, wrestling and boxing views
The column surveys proposed Cann football scoring changes and a 35 yard touchdown line, notes on Frank Gotch's death and Abel Kiviat joining the Coast Artillery, grenade throwing in Western college meets, Fulton versus Miske in St Paul, Sherrill’s crouch start debate, and Stuffy McInnes' longing for a change with the Athletics.
Harvard Officially Forms Rifle Team This Year
Harvard Athletic Association votes to recognize an official rifle squad for the year. Over 40 freshmen and upperclassmen sign to become candidates as practice begins after Christmas at the Bay State range on St Botolph Street. Negotiations may include matches with Yale and Princeton. Jed W. Moore oversees the project.
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Campbell Poised for Victory in Grand Opera House Bout
Scotty Campbell arrived in good shape for his clash with Kilonis at the Grand Opera House on Thursday. He bets on clever tactics to win though Kilonis declines a side bet. The Ress-Goulet match on the same night is also billed as a rugged confrontation.
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Medford-Manchester game notes lighter teams in clash
The article notes Medford was slightly heavier than Manchester yet neither side was truly heavy. It mentions a Columbus Day past game where the Giants’ winning streak ended, specifically in the afternoon game with Lefty Tyler involved. Walter Johnson previously pitched for Weiser Idaho before joining the Washington club.
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Andover to Meet Exeter in Annual Ice Hockey Clash
Andover prepares to face Exeter in its winter ice hockey match while only three games are booked. Coach Quimby aims for a victory after early practice as the squad trims players to retain Captain Dodd and 15 others for upcoming contests including Stone School and Harvard freshmen.
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Wesleyan Arranges Swimming Schedule
Wesleyan swimming management has arranged the schedule with key meets set in Middletown. February 16 against Springfield Y. M. C. A. College, February 23 versus M I T, March 2 at Williams, and March 9 hosting Amherst.
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Willard to Fight for Red Cross Benefit
Champion heavyweight Jess Willard announced he would return to the ring for a Red Cross benefit. He pledged to defend his title against any challengers anywhere at any time, with all receipts going to the Red Cross.
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Willard Eyes Open Air Benefit Match Next Spring
Willard expressed a preference for an open air bout next spring and said he would manage his share of the arrangements to ensure proceeds stay with the Red Cross. He will travel to Washington to consult with the Department of Justice about legal showing of moving pictures for receipts. He is ready to accept challenges and would proceed immediately if a match is made, noting better weather could boost receipts.
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Sherrod Smith Enlists in Army from Brooklyn Club
New York December 17. Charles Ibbetts president of the Brooklyn National League club reports pitcher Sherrod Smith has enlisted in the army. Smith is at Camp Gordon Atlanta Ga. Brooklyn has now contributed five players to the service, four of them pitchers Smith Pfeffer Cadore and Miljus.
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English High Hockey Team Carries Wide Candidate List
English High announces a large turnout for hockey with Captain MacDonald leading veterans Gwinn Cuneo Butler and Handy. Thirty games set from December 28 at Franklin Field through March 1 at the Boston Arena against Boston Latin and other rivals.
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Magnate reveals Lajoie signed with Boston Red Sox
At the noog adjournment of the American Association one magnate disclosed that Napoleon Lajoie, erstwhile king of second basemen, had signed with the Boston Red Sox.
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Lajoie Expected to Play First Base for Red Sox
Lajoie likely to manage Boston next season after strong showing with Toronto last year where he hit .578 and played first base. Meanwhile Moblitzell and Gainer left openings for navy and army dental corps respectively. Nap Lajoie's status drew interest from Ruppert and Mitchell cited as elite minor league infield talent.
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Halifax Cup Starts Fund for Sufferers
The Halifax Cup, donated in 1873 as a chief cricket trophy, helped raise 4500 for Halifax disaster relief from Philadelphia cricketers who earned funds in Halifax Cup matches. The amount was telegraphed to the Canadian Bank of Commerce.
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Commonwealth Pier Sailors Plan Thursday Boat Series
The Commonwealth pier sailors organize a fine series of boats set for Thursday night at the pier. Attendance and exact races are expected to draw local spectators and nautical enthusiasts.
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