Yale to start winter football practice for quarterback drill
Yale plans an indoor winter training program starting January for quarterbacks centers and select halfbacks to shore up the quarterback position. Captain Coy aims to assemble a permanent coaching staff by January 16 and may hire Syracuse coach Howard Jones or assistants Foster Rockwell or Guy Hutchinson to lead Yale next season.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Coy
Howard Jones
Syracuse
Jones
Foster Rockwell
Sammy Morse
Rockwell
Guy Hutchinson
Amherst
Bowling Gossip Sparks City Rivalry at Casino Tournament
Old Brad dodges Christmas turkey roll offs while Lynn and Boston squads clash for top prizes. Terry Griffin of Pilgrim Boston leans on a late 4/8 comeback as Medford K of C and Dorchester Lower Mills vie for wins. Jimmie Donovan and Bunker Hill face critique after a tough patch and George Day eyes Elite alleys for speed team.
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Brad
Chelsea
Boston
Terry Griffin
Pilgrim
Erry
Freda Williams
Ted Crowley
Medford K
Dorchester Lower Mills
Bunker Hill Rooters
Jimmie Donovan
Catholic Union
Charlee Town
Jimmies
Legless Trousers Barred in Athletics
New York dispatch reports the registration committee will discipline athletes who appear in legless racing trunks. Going forward trousers must reach the knee or the athlete will be ordered off the arena. The fashion of cut trousers has become common among runners and even heavy weight throwers on the armory floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Friction Between Boston Latin and South Boston High Over Games
Arthur D. Cooper reports rising tensions between Boston Latin School and South Boston High as two basketball games are canceled amid unclear disputes. Officials at South Boston High await a formal notice or explanation while rumors tie the conflict to football expenses and gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Latin School
South Boston High
Smail
Shrubb Taunts Longboat in Marathon Matchup Claim
Alfred Shrubb, famed long distance runner, predicts he will defeat Tom Longboat in a future marathon battle, arguing the Indian fears the distance and detailing his training. Shrubb criticizes Dorando Pietri and Dorando Hayes and notes plans to race Longboat in January or later, with finances and dates still under negotiation.
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Tom Longboat
Dorando Pietri
Johnny Hayes
Alfred Shrubb
Longboat
Shrubb
Dorando
America
London
Johnny
Percy Smallwood
St. Louis
Smallwood
England
Rockefeller Burns Rakes In the Simpleons
The article profiles Tommy Burns as a major money maker in boxing, detailing a $30,000 purse for the Burns Johnson bout in Sydney and Burns’s additional earnings from training crowds, stage work, and potential film pay. It compares his finances to past champions, notes his height and weight, and praises his marketability and reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Sydney
Burns
Johnson
Tommy
Australia
Moving Pictures
John L. Sullivan
Rockefeller
Jeffries
All-Star Elevens to Play for Charity
An all-star football game on New Year’s Day features the Eckersalls of Chicago versus the St. Louis All-Stars at the Coliseum. Notable players include Walter Eckersall George Capron Metoxen Crowley Acker Harry Lindsay Garrells Jack Schneider Pike Kenney Brad Robinson and more. Receipts benefit charity.
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ST. Louis
Eckersalls
Chicago
Walter Eckersall
George Capron
Marc Catlin
Walter Steffen
Metoxen
Carlisle
Crowley and
Acker
Harry Lindsay
Garrells
Michigan
Jack Schneider
Pike Kenney
Brad Robinson
East Boston Locals Open Season At Home
East Boston locals basketball team hosts Fall River A A at Lyceum Hall East Boston tonight in the opener of the home slate. The locals sit 3 1 this season with a close loss to Gloucester. lineup includes Captain O'Brien Hagman Marley Barker Glynn Kenefick. As an added event the East Boston Independents face the Riversides.
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East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Londrigan Signs with Athletics After Ineligibility
Walter Londrigan, Penn State star second baseman, declared ineligible by the college athletic council, has signed to play with the Philadelphia Athletics. Stallings sought Londrigan but Connie Mack secured him first for the Athletics.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Walter Londrigan
Pennsylvania
College Athletic Council
The
Athletics
Stallings
Londrigan
Mack
Highlanders
This Is How Shrubb Puts In the Day
A detailed daily routine lists a 7:30 a m wake and two mile walk followed by breakfast. Midmorning a 10 mile road walk in heavy shoes precedes a roast beef lunch and rest. Afternoon runs 15 miles then a shower and dinner with lamb and Brussels sprouts before an evening two mile walk and bedtime.
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Newton
Restless Entered for Bermuda Ocean Race from Philadelphia
Dr Leedom Sharp nominating his schooner Restless through the Yachtsmen's Club. The entry follows a test voyage from Cape May to Marblehead and Gloucester in September with a three day offshore run in a heavy nor'easter. Crew includes Arthur Barrett sailing master Dr Blakely Thatcher Karl Sharp William Butts and J W Henry.
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Philadelphia
Bermuda
Leedom Sharp
Sharp
Cape May
Marblehead
Gloucester
Arthur Barrett
Blakely Thatcher
Karl Sharp
Boston
William Butts
Nantucket
J. W. Henry
Bedford County
Shrubb and Kanaly Set Five Mile New Year’s Eve Race
After negotiations with Park Square management Shrubb agrees to race Frank Kanaly in a five mile event on December 31. The Shrubb Kanaly race will precede the Marathon open for competing long distance runners at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanaly
Shrubb
Park Square
Frank Kanaly
Shrubb-Kanaly
Langford Looms as Heavyweight Contender in Boston Pulse
The piece praises Sam Langford after a knockout of Jim Flynn in San Francisco and argues he could challenge top heavies like Tommy Burns Jack Johnson or Stanley Ketchel. It notes Flynn’s losses to Root Burns Johnson and Langford and mentions Joe Jeanette’s Paris-bound bout, plus local Newark and Boston boxing chatter. London is noted to cover the Burns Johnson bout for the Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Sharkey
Burns
Jim Corbett
Sam Langford
Jim Flynn
San Francisco
Pueblo
Jack Johnson
Flynn
Tommy Burns
Jack Root
Dave Barry
George Gardner
Jack
Boston
Stanley Ketchel
Joe Jeanette
Paree
Tiger Smith
Boston Post
Jack London
Sydney
Post
London
Coy Burr and Lewis at Waltham Banquet
The Waltham Citizens' Association set January 28 for a banquet honoring the championship high school football team. Ted Coy of Yale will attend along with Captain Burr and Harvard coach William H. Lewis, who accepted invitations. Officers elected: George A. Clark president, Chester Green secretary, F. J. Handrahan treasurer.
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Waltham
Waltham Citizens’ Association
Ted Coy
Yale
Burr
William H. Lewis
Harvard
George A. Clark
Chester Green
F. J. Handrahan
Al Smith Loses 50 Years of Collectibles in Gilsey House Fire
A New York fire at the Gilsey House caused about 5000 dollars in damage destroying Al Smith's personal collection of photographs and souvenirs. The collection spanned five decades and covered fighters, stage figures, and major sporting events.
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New York
Gilsey House
al’’ Smith
Smith
Casino Rolloff Ranked by 16 High Finishing Scores
The Christmas Eve casino rolloff lists 16 high men led by Dale with 470 and Poehler 458. Other top performers include Dieckfost 468 Chris topher 450 Clancy 448 Rounds 446 Lucia 442 Paige 441 Williamson 439 F O'Brien 439 Foster 433 Burke 431 Rudy 427 D O'Brien 427 Keene 421 and Galway 420.
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Dale
Poehler
Dieckfost
Christopher
Clancy
Rounds
Lucia
Paige
Williamson
F. O’brien
Foster
Burke
Rudy
D. O’brien
Keene
Galway
Anson Promotes Chicago City League Baseball
Chicago December 22. Adrian C Anson cannot stay away from baseball. He is promoting a Chicago semi professional league named the Chicago City league and plans to join the national agreement.
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Chicago
Adrian C. Anson
East
Anse
Grand Card at Coliseum Christmas Night Atlantic sprint clash and more
At Park Square Coliseum Christmas night Major Taylor faces Jacky Clark of Australia in a best two of three sprint heat for a potential match with Kramer. Clark aims for a Europe voyage finale, while Taylor seeks top form for big races alongside pro riders in a 10 mile open and handicaps plus an anticipated motor race between Lawson and Turville.
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Park Square Coliseum
Major Taylor
Jacky Clark
Australia
Clark
Europe
Worcester
Taylor
Kramer
Coliseum
Lawson
Turville
Boston Latin Beats Mechanic Arts 34–33 In Tight Match
Boston Latin School edged Mechanic Arts 34 to 33 in a hard fought basketball game. Sullivan sparked a late center shot to tie, then Boston Latin pulled ahead in a tense finish. Final score 34-33 with notable contributions from Withington Crane and Breen among others. Attendance 400.
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Boston Latin
Mechanic Arts
Boston Latin School
Sullivan
Waibdinglon
Fr Fis
Olysc
Bkee Cbs
Aees
Adamson
Withington
Crane
Breen
Bello
Phillips
Smith
Crowley
Redding
Emmett
Commercial High Defeats English High 25‑19 In Ragged Showdown
Commercial High beat English High 25 to 19 after a choppy game. Second teams also won as Commercial High 2nd defeated English High 2nd 12 to 10, with McNealey and H Jones scoring for Commercial and J Jones, McNealey tallying fouls. Time 15 minute periods. referee O'Donnell. Attendance 300.
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Commercial High
English High
Commercial
Commercial High School
MccNealey
H. Jones
McCarthy
Norton
Seavey
J. Jones
O'Day
Moody
McNealey
O'Donnell
Mathews
Ellard
Lyceum Five Seeks 120-Pound Game for Christmas
Dorchester area teams seek matches on Christmas afternoon. Lyceum five wants a 120-pound foe at home. contact J. P. Sullivan after 6:30 at Dorchester 1185-1. Groveland A. C. seeks a 130 to 135-pound opponent at home for Christmas afternoon. daytime contact at Oxford a or Dorchester 1183-1 after 6:30.
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Lyceum Five
J. P. Sullivan
Dorchester
Groveland A. C
Telephone
Oxford
Notable oarsmen honored by Harlem Rowing Club and rowing links
Arthur Duffeys Columy and Jim Pilkington, long-time presidents of the National Association of Oarsmen, were feted by the Harlem Rowing Club. Jim Nagle also stands out as captain for 17 years. The piece notes Barney Reilly joining the majors with Comiskey, possible substitutes, and matches involving Percy Smallwood, Dorando Pietri, Shrubb, Longboat, and Harvard Navy football relations. It closes with a brief query about a pugilist named Pocahontas.
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Jim Pilkington
National Association of Oarsmen
Harlem Rowing Club
New York
Pilkington
Jim Nagle
Nagle
Six Day Race Result and Notable Sports Facts
Frank Kramer won the three cornered sprint between Major Taylor Frank Kramer and Dupree at the New York six day race. M. KF. Sweeney set the running high jump record at 6 ft 5 5 8 in on Sept 21 1895 Manhattan Field. Ray C Ewry holds the standing high jump record at 5 ft 5 1 4 in set Sept 7 1901 Buffalo. Driscoll defeated Griffin in 11 rounds.
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Major Taylor
Frank Kramer
Dupree
New York
M. KF. Sweeney
Manhattan Field
Ray C. Ewry
Buffalo
Polo Game Bristles With Fights. Brockton Wins 6 to 3
Two fights broke out in the Polo game between Brockton and Providence, with sticks and fists as Brockton defeated Providence 6 to 3. The trouble began when Lacy attacked Miller after McCarthy broke his skate, leading to a scuffle and foul calls. A later clash between Doherty and Harry left both Providence players bruised before the bout was stopped.
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Brockton
Providence
Lacy
McCarthy
Miller
Doherty
Harry
Hucy
Rush
Menard Mercer
McGilvery
Cusick
Mallory
Lucy
Harey
Ostdiek
Timer
Maybury
Somerville H S defeats Marlboro H S in YMCA clash
Somerville High School beat Marlboro High School 29 to 9 in a YMCA game. Duggan Pierce Hurley and Donahue starred for Somerville while Goucher P Hurley and Drunney led Marlboro with notable contributions. Referee MacCarthy, umpire McCarthy, scorer Cheetam, timer Caffe. 150 attendance. 15 minute periods.
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Somerville
Marlboro
Somerville Y. M. C
Duggan
Pierce
Hurley
Donahue
Goucher
P. Hurley
Drunney
Somerville H
Marlboro H
Pagean Fe
Gonecher
Druney Ware
Tion
Sss Vases
MacCarthy
McCarthy
Cheetam
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Capt. Coy
Arthur D. Cooper
M.ee Oe
Pat Powers
Longboat-Shrubb
Jane
Powers
Toronto
Tom Flanagan
Miles
Mr. Rockefeller Burns
Corbett
Fall River
Langford
Frank Adams
Tommy Bergen
Lewiston
A. C
Portland
Burr and
Lewis
Waltham Banquet
al Smith
Assillette
Arthur Duffeys
Columy
Barney Reilly
Andover
Barney
Reilly
Comiskey
Freddy Parent
Parent
Duffey
Pocahontas
New England
Driscoll
Los Angeles CO
Sumeuer St
H. S
Marlboro H. S
Bartholomay
Rochester
WM. Albrecht
Greater Boston
Cne
Rathskeller
Serolle
Krey Music CO
Washington St
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