Wells as British heavyweight hope stirs boxing world
Arthur Duffey argues Bombardier Wells may be the best British heavyweight in years and could rattle American white hope contenders if he comes to the U S Wells’ strong showings against Porky Flynn boost his standing, while other notes cover Olympic prep, Harvard Yale sports rivalries, and A A U relay controversies.
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Bombardier Wells
Wells
Johnny Bull's Land
Porky Flynn
America
Gossip for motorists and industry moves in Boston area
Ferrer visits Monogram Oil manager Haskell. Thespians plan Bay State Club show at Lenox Hotel. Harry Israel and James Watters scout permanent site for O Neil Tire and Protector. Miss Martha Stark to distribute gifts in Velie car. Santa Claus fund seeks autos to aid 25 000 to 30 000 people. W C Little joins General Motor Car Company. Adams Express runs 38 12 ton Alco truck on 168 hour nonstop duty for holiday parcels.
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Harry Israel
O’neil Tire and Protector Company
James Watters
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Boston
Adams Express Company
Philadelphia
Record updates from track and cycling records at Munich and Boston
The article notes P Gruignard set a 63 miles 255 yards record behind pace in Munich on Sept 10 1909. Nat Cartmell defeats A Postles at 220 yards in 21 1/2 seconds per the Manchester Sporting Chronicle. Outdoor two mile records by Al Shrubb 9m 9 3 5s and indoor by George Bonhag 9m 14 1 5s. Fiftic Bill McKinnon earns a knockout over George Perry at the American A C.
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A. E. Wills
P. Gruignard
Munich
Germany
Fall River
Manchester Sporting Chronicle
England
Nat Cartmell
A. B. Postles
al Shrubb
George Bonhag
A. C
Fiftic
Bill McKinnon
K. O
George Perry
Harvard Freshmen Start Gym Work
Sixty Harvard freshmen donned gymnasium tights and attended the novice class led by William F. Garcelon, Harvard Athletic Association graduate treasurer. The class shows a growing turnout from last year and offers a full winter program likely to yield varsity prospects.
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Harvard
William F. Garcelon
Harvard Athletic Association
Vessels Bring In 249,700 Pounds Of Mixed Fish At T Wharf
Wining Sixteen fishing vessels reached T wharf with 249,700 pounds of mixed catch. Haddock led at 107,300 pounds followed by cod 100,200 and hake 23,500 pounds with smaller amounts of pollock cusk scrod and others. Dealers listed prices for haddock cod hake pollock and cusk. Several ships, including Foam Gladys & Nellie and F W Nunan, carried notable loads while the Maryetta Pass of Balmaha and other vessels sailed or prepared to sail for South American ports. The Tivives will sail on her maiden voyage to Boston carrying bananas from Limón via Jamaica and the Caal Zone. Captain fortunes and family ties mark several voyages as ships depart or aim to beat rivals in the long run to the River Plate. The St Patrick may meet Captain Alexander Fortay if she reaches port as expected.
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Sadie M. Nunan
Sylvester
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Brazil
Hopkins
Fred B. Balano
Balano
Margaret Thomas
J. W. Balano
Thomas
Fred
Rio
United Fruit Company
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Caal Zone
Boston
Port Limon
St. Patrick
John Fortay
Alexander Fortay
Far East
England
Rose Standish
Mabel E. Bryson
Lanier
Baran
Shipping News December 20 Miniature Almanac Tide and Arrivals
Shipping news lists arrivals and clearances of vessels from Elizabethport to Philadelphia, including steamers Gresham Sagamore and Admiral Dewey, schooners Neva and Clayola, and tugs Monocacy and Gypsum King. Also notes sun rise and length of day, high waters and tides, with entries of saile and sailing from various ports.
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Linneken
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Addie Fuller
Lindsey
Dennysville
Samuel Hart
Maloney
Hurricane Island
New Hep Owners Assume Control
Boston National League franchise transfers to new owners led by Gaffney and Ward. Peters Kelley named clerk, Ward elected president, Gaffney treasurer, with plans to boost team and possibly expand seating. Ward vows no radical rule changes without broad fan support.
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Russell
Messrs. Gaffney
Ward
Boston
Gaffney
John M. Ward
Fred Murphy
James Connolly
Fred Woodcock
James E. Gaffney
J. M. Ward
Todd Russell
Fred J. Murphy
Peter Kelley
Mr. Gaffney
Mr. Ward
Last day for entries in amateur boxing tourney
The American Athletic Club hosts a boxing tournament tomorrow night with 8 PM cutoff for entries. Notable pairings include John Fallon versus Tom Reagan weighing 120 pounds. Marcel Moreau arrives seeking matches with Papke and Lewis, while plans for Klaus vs Gibbons and other bouts are discussed.
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Eddie Keevin
John Fallon
Bell Hop
Tom Reagan
Noddle Island
W. W. Allen
New York
Fallon
Reagan
John McGee
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