Cobb vows to quit baseball when career peaks
Ty Cobb in the Lyceum Theatre dressing room declares he will quit baseball when he feels his career has reached its zenith. He says he will not play for any team but the Tigers and may retire after a good year, planning to invest profits for future ease. He also questions Cy Young ending his career, suggesting returning would bring pity rather than praise.
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Detroit
Ty Cobb
Lyceum Theatre
Tigers
Cy Young
American team favored to win Davis Cup
Australian lawn tennis sources report Beals C. Wright in peak form likened to two years ago. William A. Larned and Maurice McLoughlin trail but progress well. The trio is viewed as certain to lift the Davis Cup barring accident. first singles set for Dec 29, doubles on Dec 30, final singles on Jan 1. Brookes and Dunlop named as doubles pair.
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New York
Christ Church
New Zealand
Beals C. Wright
William A. Larned
Maurice McLoughlin
Planning on new league in New England cities
Promoters of a proposed regional baseball league visited Nashua New Hampshire on December 21 to assess the scene. They met with street railway managers and Lawndale lessees, receiving encouragement as about 12 cities are under consideration from which eight will be chosen.
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Nashua
N. H
Lawndale
Jeffries Sends Christmas Greeting to World
The 1911 Christmas note from James J. Jeffries in Los Angeles expresses thanks to friends, reflects on his failed comeback, and states he has retired from boxing to live as a farmer. He refuses further interview on boxing matters and sounds content with his life.
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Los Angeles
Jim Jeffries
James
James J. Jeffries
Golf Winners Are Rewarded at Brae Burn Banquet
The Brae Burn Country Club at West Newton honored season golf winners at a banquet. Prizes were given by C. C. Bell including May cup to H. W. Stucklen, August cup to H. L. Dexter Jr, Handicap cup to R. R. Gorton, Quaigh cup to W. E. Stiles, and club championship to W. C. Chick. Massachusetts Golf Association team members received medals. Goat cup went to E. E. Sanborn.
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Brae Burn
West Newton
C. C. Bell
H. W. Stucklen
H. L. Dexter, Jr
R. R. Gorton
W. E. Stiles
W. C. Chick
Massachusetts Golf Association
C. R. Angus
P. Gilbert
W. 8. Wait
H. A. Roark
J. N. Manning
E. E. Sanborn
Famous trainer John McClelland dies at Arcadia
A private telegram from Arcadia, California, announced the death of John McClelland, a famed turfman and former trainer for "lucky" Bald win. He was 62 and a brother of the late Byron McClelland, noted Lexington horseman.
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Lexington
Arcadia
Cal
John McClelland
Burns Poised for Big Match in Handi cap Clash
Cyclone Burns faces Americus in a Mechanics Building handicap bout on Monday night with promoters in Salt Lake seeking a rematch against Demetras in January if Burns wins. Managoff aims to defeat Perella in a semi final as Burns trains hard, while Perelli eyes a finish against Burns regardless of the outcome.
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Cyclone Burns
Americus
Mechanics
Managoff
Turk
Perella
Perelli
Burns
Salt Lake
Demetras
Bowdoin declines six year football schedule
Bowdoin College athletic council in Brunswick tonight declined to adopt the proposed six year football schedule for the Maine Intercollegiate Association. The council said it would instead make annual arrangements for games with Colby Bates and Maine.
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Brunswick
Bowdoin College Athletic Council
Maine Intercollegiate Association
Colby
Bates
Maine
McGoorty Beats Morrow In Tame 10 Round Narrow Victory
Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin outpointed Howard Morrow of Syracuse New York over ten tame rounds at the National Sporting Club New York. The Westerner pressed each round while Morrow used clever blocking and defense.
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New York
Eddie McGoorty
Oshkosh
Wis
Howard Morrow
Syracuse
N. Y
National Sporting Club
Morrow
Cornell Beats Princeton In Season Opener
Cornell defeated Princeton 37 to 26 in the first intercollegiate basketball game of the season at the University Armory in Ithaca New York. The Red and White held a clear edge throughout the contest and impressed many returning students.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Princeton
University Armory
Cornell and Princeton Fight For Intercollegiate Cup
Cornell guards Elton and Kaufman lead scoring with four field goals each and Elton adding three fouls. Princeton stars Heath and DeWitt anchor offense as Hallstead shares pivot duties. Umpire Owens of Cornell and referee Courtright from Penn oversee the contested intercollegiate clash.
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Steinburg
Elton
Cornell
H. C. Hallstead
Heath
Princeton
Heath Kaufman
Old Ibelateniertie Aigupeta Teksene
Vaughan J. C. Hallstead
Kahler Parnes
DeWitt
Kaufman
Parnes
Cross
Freer
Uhl
Brown
Kahler
J. C. Hallstead
Ward
Hughes
Owens
Courtright
University of Pennsylvania
Gossip for motorists and Taft on roads policy
President Taft backs good roads but warns against federal highway schemes due to many states seeking funds. The piece notes motorist concerns, tire gauges, and tire pressure importance, with quotes from Ajax Grieb Rubber Company official J. C. Matlack and inventor Knight’s backers.
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J. C. Matlack
Ajax- Grieb Rubber Company
Ajax Tires
Lexington High Opens Season Against Arlington Second Team
Lexington High School hockey opens its season this afternoon with six veterans and one open position as they face Arlington High School's second team. The season schedule includes games against Woburn High, Stone School, Cambridge Latin, Wellesley, Brookline at Boston Arena, and Browne & Nichols, with several dates open.
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Arlington High School
Arlington High
Arlington
Woburn High
Stone School
Lexington
Cambridge Latin School
Wellesley High
Wellesley
Brookline High
Boston Arena
Browne & Nichols School
Bregaratory League
Milton High School
Carder
Hazelton
Daniel O’connell
Walsh
Carson
Cross
O'Heron
Hansberry
Canton
Braintree
Henry Walsh
Irving Carson
Thomas Hansberry
Walter Cross
Frank O’heron
Milton Margeson
Everett Stanley
Andrew Crafts
Robert Leary
Lester Babcock
Merle Harder
Allen Lord
Edward Cummings
John Adams
Walter Farrell
Horace Marchant
John White
Charles Keegan
Erling Kenseth
Harold Ripley
Quincy High School
Quincy
Reading High School
Milton
Thayer Academy
Weymouth High School
Boston College High
Weymouth
Wellesley High School
Letter Dispute Over Malden High Football Honors
Malden High faces accusations of discrimination as Stanwood L. Hill, a freshman on the football squad, is denied a varsity letter despite Coach Charles Cuddy affirming he earned it. The advisory committee, including Headmaster Arthur Lee and captains, refused the letter, prompting calls for eligibility rules review. The piece notes other sports moves and upcoming schedules across area schools.
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Malden High
Stanwood L. Hill
Charles Cuddy
Hill
Cuddy
Hiss
Arthur Lee
Arthur Miner
Edward Killian
Miner
Ward Braves as New Team Name For Boston Nationals
President John Ward suggests Ward Braves as a new name for Boston Nationals. The piece notes fan reception may improve if the team shows class like Warner Braves. It also reviews college sports picks and a boxing bout featuring One Round Hogan set for Madison Square Garden.
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Braves
John Ward
Boston Nationals
Ward Braves
Warner Braves
Sullivan picks for Olympic team misleads public
Answers to queries explain that Sullivan of the A A U selection list does not guarantee Olympic team inclusion. Real tests come at spring tryouts. The snippet mentions Jim Thorpe's age weight and height, Brockton training after meals, and notes Nelson Hogan Moran Wolgast boxing history and a 1908 no verdict bout in New York.
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Jim
Sullivan
G. W. Minds
University of Pennsylvania
Ralph Craig
Michigan
Craig
All America
Jim Thorpe
Brockton
Nelson
Hogan
New York
Owen Moran
Ad Wolgast
Kling Not Targeting Boston Manager Job
Johnny Kling returned from New York after attending major league meetings and seeking a stake in the Boston National League club, but he says no offer was made and he has no plans to manage. He expects to catch for the Rustlers next season.
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Kansas City
Johnny Kling
New York
Kling
Boston
Rustlers
Tech outplays Harvard for 4 to 1 hockey win
The Tech hockey team defeated Harvard 4 to 1 in an uneven game. Harvard entered as a favorite but lacked its top defense and the first period saw poor play before Tech surged late in the period.
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Tech
Harvard
Crimson
Tech ices Harvard as Sloane leads comeback in scrappy win
Tech defeats Harvard 4 to 1 after trailing 1 0 at period one. Sloane scores twice with Hurlburt Stucklen and Duncan adding goals while Eichorn and Ranney shine defensively. Harvard rally highlights Wingate Duncan but fall short as Tech angles ahead.
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Tech
Harvard
Sortwell
Duncan
Smart
Sloane
Hurlburt
Eichorn
Ranney
Stockley
Dartmouth
Stucklen
Wingate
Storke
Morgan Baris
Cassie Golece
Tee Cote Ee
Duncan Hurlburt
Palmer
Hanson
Adais Yearance
Fletcher
Sortwell Stucklen
Costo Ecesens c P
Wingate Fachorn
Three Draws Highlight Lawrence Boxing Card
Three hard fought draws at the City Cycle Club in Lawrence. Tommy Carson tied with Mickey Brown, Tommy Flannagan drew with Al Limerick, and Kid Scaler and Terry Brooks finished even after 10 close rounds.
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Mass
City
Tommy Carson
Mickey Brown
Malden
Tommy Flannagan
Cambridge
al Limerick
Haverhill
Kid Scaler
Spokane
Wash
Terry Brooks
New York
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