Pep and Ambition Drive Baseball Pep Talk
A 1912 Wheeler Syndicate essay extols pep as the key in ball playing, highlighting Ty Cobb and Hughie Jennings for relentless drive, Robbie Robinson for pushing pitchers, and McGraw’s demand for visible ambition. It notes vaudeville antics in New York during the National League meeting and Honus Wagner’s rejection of show acts.
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Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Giant
New York
Robbbie
Robbie
Marlin
McGraw
Mac
Robinson
Pepper
Marquard
Doom
Pop Anson
Honus Wagner
Lajoie
Honus
Mr. Rockefeller
Wagner
Carnegie
Pep Defines Great Baseball Stars of the Era
The piece argues that true greatness hinges on pep beyond skill. It cites Hugh Jennings as the embodiment of pep, notes McGraw’s pep, and praises Connie Mack for guiding players with calm leadership. References Collins, Jennings, Barry, and Baker as examples.
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Eivery
Hugh Jennings
Jennings
McGraw
Baltimore Oriole
Connie Mack
Collins
Jennis
Barry
Baker
Cushing Baseball Dates Announced for Ashburnham Schedule
Ashburnham hosts a spring schedule arranged by manager Irving de Garis for Cushing Academy. The slate includes games against Holy Cross 1917, Tufts Second, Andover, Worcester Academy, and others from April through June, with locations listed as Ashburnham or away. A fifth-paragraph note describes a punt play near the goal line resulting in a touchdown.
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Ashburnham
Irving de Garis
Cushing Academy
Athol High School
Holy Cross
Lowell Textile School
Dartmouth
Powder Point School
Exeter
N. H
Brown
Tufts
Worcester Academy
Andover
Massachusetts Aggies
University of Vermont
Worcester
Harvard
Green 10 Train Red Sox Team: Trainer Green Rejoins Boston
The Red Sox appoint Charles Methuselah Green as trainer for the coming season. After two years on the sidelines he returns to the role, drawing cheers from rooters and all connected with the Boston club.
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RED Sox
Charles Methuselah Green
Greenie
Rooters
Boston
Green Reappointed to Old Post by Carrigan in Boston
Rivalry for the position yielded to Green and Carrigan’s loyalty as the manager reappoints Green to his former role. Doc Green signs at 11 AM, buys medicines at noon, while vice president Taylor plans a California winter after the club election.
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Bill Carrigan
Bill
Heinie Wagner
Dover Street
Hill
Doc Green
Charlie
Baseball Players Fraternity
National Commission
John S. Taylor
California
Lannin
Carrigan
Lewiston
Harold Janvrin
Forrest Cady
Cyclecars to make first US show at Grand Central Palace
The national automobile show January 3 10 will feature cyclecars for the first time in this country. The display will include complete cars parts motors and accessories from 48 exhibitors as motor vehicle interest grows in Massachusetts and Canada.
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Grand Central Palace
Automobile Chamber of Commerce
John Henry Named Amherst Hockey Coach Tonight
Amherst December 18 John Henry a catcher for the Washington Americans was appointed coach of the Amherst hockey team for tonight Henry an Amherst graduate of 1910 was noted as a prominent hockey player during college days
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Amherst
John Henry
Washington
Henry
English Lightweight Sapper O Neill Beats Halsband in New York Bout
Sapper O Neill made his American debut at the Atlantic Garden defeating Fred Halsband on points in a 10 round bout. O Neill’s originally scheduled opponent Young Brown was sidelined due to two injured hands. The card also featured unmentioned detours and a Cambridge armory draw.
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Sapper O'Neill
Atlantic Garden
A. C
Fred Halsband
O'Neill
Young Brown
East Side
Halsband
Harvard Eleven Is Honored At Club Banquet
Harvard enthusiasm reached a climax as the Crimson gridiron champions were guests of honor at a Harvard Club banquet. Graduates from four decades and former Harvard sports heroes saluted Captain Storer and every team member for historic wins over Princeton and Yale.
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Storer
Crimson
Princeton
Yale
Brickley
Harvard Eleven of 1913 Praised at Club Dinner
Coach Percy Haughton led praise for Harvard’s 1913 squad as Captain Storer and Charles E. Brickley received ovations. Speakers highlighted Harvard’s team spirit, Coach Haughton’s impact, and the hoped for 1914 victory under Brickley while President Lowell emphasized cooperative play over individualism.
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Percy Haughton
Harvard
Storer
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Charles Francis Adams
Harvard Spirit
J. W. Farley
Mike
Crimson
Charles E. Brickley
Brickley
Percy Wendell
Bob Storer
Haughton
Yale
Blis
Lowell
Pool and Billiard Tables for Home Use
For home use, et six to fifteen dollars up, full equipment meets and one presents. Three dollars down and men sired. Ramb Co., Portland Street.
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Ramb CO
Portland Street
Yale Rowing Policy Outlined by Captain Denegre
Yale crew captain Denegre outlines the new rowing policy saying Richard Armstrong of Hampton Virginia will accept the head coach post and arrive with the winter term in January to start candidates for the crew.
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New Haven
Denegre
Yale
Richard Armstrong
Hampton
Yale Prepares for New Stroke Coaching by Nickalls Gianini and Armstrong
Yale awaits formal acceptance from Guy Nickalls C F Gianini and Armstrong as winter coaching lineup. Nickalls vows to restore the English stroke used decades ago while Gianini and Armstrong bring training and Leander connections. The trio plans to guide Yale oarsmen through winter work with emphasis on harmony and proven techniques.
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Guy Nickalis
C. F. Gianini
Yale
Bob Cook
Mr. Cook
Gianini
Armstrong
Guy Nickalls
Nickalls
Aberg Seeks Training Quarters for Christmas Title Bout
Finnish unbeaten wrestler Alex Aberg has asked promoter George Tuohey to arrange training quarters for the finishing touches before his championship match with George Lurich on Christmas night at Mechanics' Building. Aberg seeks heavyweights to spar beyond his usual trainers. Lurich trains in New York to Tuesday. Lemle is already at the Bohemian Club in South Boston. Jenkins, set to meet Poplawski, trains at West Point but will travel here Wednesday.
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George Tuohey
Aberg
George Lurich
Mechanics’ Building
Abe
Tuohey
Lurich
New York
Lemle
Bohemian Club
Boston
Jenkins
Poplawski
West Point
Johnny Lore Beats Peters in Ten Round Olympic Bout
Johnny Lore of the West Side earned a slim decision over Dick Peters in their 10 round match at the Olympic A. C. tonight. In the semi final Mike Burke knocked out Young John Jones in the third round with a right swing to the jaw.
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New York
Johnny Lore
West Side
Dick Peters
Olympic A. C
Mike Burke
John Jones
Baldwin Retires After First K O Loss to Brock
Matty Bald win of Boston loses to Phil Brock of Cleveland in the sixth round after Baldwin's ribs are severely injured. Baldwin cannot continue as physician Dr. Robert Simms advises stopping the bout. Brock led early but Baldwin held the edge to the fifth round before the stoppage.
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Ohio
Matty Baldwin
Boston
Phil Brock
Cleveland
Baldwin
Robert Simms
Brock
Matty
Eddie Murphy
Boston Physicians
Tennis Balls Prices, Cricket Spirit, and Baseball Banter
A collage of sports wit and speculation on tennis ball prices amid rubber trends, cricket philosophy, and Harvard schedule jokes. It riffs on Packey McFarland disguises, Ban Johnson meetings, and a Brown football coach divorce rumor, ending with a mock casting for Frank Chance.
Gallant Aims for Welsh in Salt Lake City boxing clash
Alex McLean, manager of Gilbert Gallant the Chelsea scrapper, has secured a ten strike in matching his boy against Freddie Welsh or One-Round Hogan at Salt Lake City on January 16. If Gallant defeats Welsh it would be a major feather in his cap. Welsh, top lightweight, is Ritchie’s feared foe. McLean plans to push Gallant toward the coast to challenge the winner of the Ritchie-Murphy bout if he bests Welsh.
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Alex McLean
Gilbert Gallant
Chelsea
Freddie Welsh
Hogan
Salt Lake City
Gallant
Welsh
Ritchie
McLean
Ritchie-Murphy
High School Athletes Prep and Six Day Race News
Saturday morning coverage notes high school athletes and a new armory building promising a long-needed facility. It reports Joe Fogler and Al Goulette parting ways after a failed Brooklyn six day team, while Eddie Root and Jackie’s mount a strong bid in Paris. Also mentions Jack O’Hearn’s election affecting Cornell football plans and Washington and Jefferson College facing Harvar d and Yale next season.
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Joe Fogler
al Goulette
New York
Broklyn Boy
Goulette
Paris
Eddie Root
Jackie
Parisian
Washington and Jefferson College
Washington& Jefferson
Harver
Yale
World record broad jump historic mark and related feats
The text notes Peter O Connors Dublin 1901 broad jump of 24 feet 11 1 2 inches, Al Gutterson nearing this mark at Stockholm. It asks for Georges Car entier birth date and birthplace, mentions Carpentier born Jan 12 1904 in Lievin France. It recalls Americus and Cyclone Burns meeting thrice with varied results. Also notes athlete potato racing on athletic programmes now extinct.
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Peter O’connor
Dublin
Ireland
Peter
al Gutterson
Stockholm
George Carentier
Carpentier
Lievin
France
Big Meeting of Skaters at Boston Arena
Yesterday the Back Bay Skating Club held a large gathering at the Boston Arena with over a hundred members and many guests including Miss Eleonora R. Sears and Miss Faith Stanwood. Exhibitions of fancy skating by Herr George Muller and Fraulein Elsbeth Muller from Berlin drew strong applause.
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Boston Arena
Brooks Frothingham
F. M. Crehore
Eleonora R. Sears
Morton Prine
James Burgess
A. Windsor Weld
E. M. Howland
Pitt Dillingham
Faith Stanwood
Helen Bennett
Whiting
S. W. R. Crosby
Nathan Niles
Dunbar Poole
Sidney
Australia
Back Bay
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