Tenney's Boston Plan Emphasizes Youth Over Veterans
Boston manager Fred Tenney receives strong support from Cubs owner Charlie Murphy while stressing a strategy built on young players. He aims to trade for promising prospects, keep core veterans, and develop players through seasoning, following Connie Mack's method. Bill Carrigan unsettled over contract, likely to join Boston next season. Jimmie Neary named trainer for the Boston National League squad.
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Connie Mack
Ty Cobb
Eddie Collins
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Lewiston Lad
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Jimmie Neary
Charlestown
Tenney Faces Challenge as Boston Club Aims Higher
The newly appointed manager Tenney maintains resolve at the South End grounds while Frei's brave backing helps steady the club. Tenney vows a better showing next season and warns players must meet standards or be dropped, with Fred pushing for a strong run for the fans.
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South End
Frei
Boston
Fred
South End Grounds
Browns' New Head After Fred Lake
St Louis reporter Benjamin Adkins, new Browns president, says Fred Lake is a valuable man with broad experience and should be offered the manager position as the American League club prepares for reorganization. The town shows strong support for Lake’s engagement and he is well regarded locally.
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Charlie Murphy
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Leather medal batters of the American League
The leather medal batters of the American League last season were pitchers Stroud and Perrolt of Detroit and pitcher Fanwell of Cleveland. These three players showed no interest in prize autos and did not care whether Lajoie made eight or twenty hits on the season’s last day. Interestingly, these men belonged to the two teams that featured Lajoie and Cobb.
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Perrolt
Petroit
Fanwell
Cleveland
Lajoie
Cobb
East Boston High Five Too Fast for Commerce
East Boston High defeated the High School of Commerce 17 to 8 in X division play at East Boston. Maguire and OBrien led East Boston with multiple floor goals. Commerce struggled to score from the floor as Archdeacon, Kennedy, and Norton kept up the defense. Second five East Boston beat Commerce 7 to 0.
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Mechanic Arts Beats Brighton In Tight High School Game
Mechanic Arts High edges Brighton High 31 to 20 at Brigh ton High School. Wright Elliot Mullen and Wright led scoring with seven points. O'Connell Bello Bryant Fowle and G Brown also contributed as Brighton critics noted defensive stops and a late run. Attendance reached about 300 as referees O'Brien Mathews and timer Toe Reddy oversaw the matchup.
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Dorchester High Tops Roxbury in Seals Two Basketball Victories
Dorchester High defeated Roxbury High in basketball yesterday securing two wins. The first game ended 26 to 8 and the second 16 to 5, giving Dorchester a decisive double victory.
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Dorchester High
Roxbury High
Kaufman Issues Defi to Johnson
Bar ny Gerard received a telegram from Al Kaufman in San Francisco asking him to issue a challenge to Jack Johnson for the heavyweight title. Gerard sent the message to Johnson in Chicago stating Kaufman requests a title fight within six months or a year depending on Johnsons decision.
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Barney Gerard
al Kaufman
San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Gerard
Johnson
Chicago
Unsettled Welterweight Bout Ends in Hectic Draw
In New York a 10 round welterweight bout between Connie Schmidt of Hoboken and Jimmy Howard of Chicago degenerated into a slugging, whale pulling affair. Spectators booed as the fight produced a miserable exhibition and the crowded house left disappointed.
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Connie Schmidt
Hoboken
N. J
Jimmy Howard
Chicago
Madden Beats Goodman In Clinton A. C. Bout
Frankie Madden, known as the Bowery favorite, defeats Danny Goodman in a rough fights marked by four tactics. In the seventh round both fighters fell through the ropes with Goodman beneath Madden. Madden’s head punch and deliberate rush sent Goodman over the ropes, though Goodman had led earlier. Goodman was outpointed in the final round.
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New York
Frankie Madden
Bowery
Danny Goodman
Clinton A. C
Goodman
Madden
Attention to First Basemen Market Encouraged
The passage urges young men aiming for ball careers and minor leaguers to focus on becoming a first baseman. It notes the market for this position has never been dull and calls players to take action.
Daly Is New Pool Champ
John Daly of Chicago won the three cushion billiard world championship against Alfred De Oro of Cuba in a 150 point final. The three night total was Daly 150 De Oro 120. The trophy was donated by Jordan Lambert of St. Louis and Daly must defend it within 15 months to retain the title.
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New York
John Daly
Chicago
Alfred de Oro
Daly
de Oro
Jordan Lambert
St. Louis
Columbia repeats shutout over Western Reserve in Cleveland
Columbia University hockey team dominated Western Reserve University with a 2 0 victory in Cleveland. Bates scored both goals by simple tap ins as the visitors controlled play and produced few bright moments.
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Columbia University
Western Reserve University
Bates
Wrestler Osman Senseless By Fall
In Jackson Michigan on December 22, Kara Osman a Turkish wrestler was knocked unconscious after being thrown over the head of his opponent Charles Oleson. He remained unconscious about thirty minutes afterward.
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Kara Osman
Charles Oleson
Boston Skating Club Names 1915 Speed Team
The Boston Arena hosts the 1915 skating squad selected by manager Peter Collins to represent Boston in winter inter city contests. Members include Harry A. Nevin William H. Merritt Harry Allen Samuel D Abbott J A Kennedy Emer J Morgan Dan Dannahy Frank Dannahy F H Jones and G H Thompson. The club plans a weekly mixed program of speed races 220 440 and 800 yards plus two and three mile relay events.
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Frank Dannahy
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G. H. Thompson
Pitcher Jack Lively Signed by Detroit Impresses PCL Fans
Pacific Coast League fans predict a bright future for pitcher Jack Lively after his signing with Detroit. The move signals expectations for his major league potential and pro career ahead.
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Detroit
Post Santa Claus gifts urged for Christmas season
Alrtaur Duffeys CoStumMNnnd urges boxing and wrestling fans to donate small gifts to the Post Santa Claus to cheer youths. The piece reflects on Welsh vs Driscoll and Gans vs Nelson bouts, notes Harvard losing to Yale in hockey, and mentions skaters Hillman and Grant, Franklin Wield’s AAU eligibility, and other boxing and track topics.
Chase to Give Otis Johnson Tryout for Highlanders
New York December 22 Manager Chase of the Highlanders plans a thorough trial for Otis Johnson next season. Johnson, who came from Portland with a strong hitting rep, impressed in the Eastern league as a slugger and solid fielder. If he proves ready, Johnson could become the cleanup batter, moving Jack Knight to second base where his improving hitting will anchor the infield.
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Morris 235-Pounder Knocks Hart Out in Sapulpa
Carl Morris a little known 235 pound heavyweight knocks Louisville contender Marvin Hart unconscious in the third round at Sapulpa Oklahoma, after a rapid weight loss and swift training inspired by Jack Johnson's Reno victory. The bout follows boxing rule enforcement trends in Britain and a Cardiff disqualification of Driscoll.
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Morris Targets Big White Champion and Hart Clash
Morris proclaims himself the hone of the white race after two victories and vows to fight all comers, eyeing a bout with Kaufman or the winner of Jim Barry versus Tony Ross. Hart, thought to be finished, reportedly suffered a brutal beating, while Morris attracts matchmakers and a possible Memphis showdown.
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Jim Barry
Tony Ross
Memphis
Kaufman
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Reno
Amalgamation Hinted For Boston Motor Vehicle Groups
Boston motor vehicle leaders move toward uniting the Boston Motor Truck Association and the Commercial Vehicle Association into a single central body. A March show at the Boston Automobile Dealers' Association is set to feature a major truck and power wagon exhibit. The season also notes strong sales and festive Christmas displays, with Post Santa aid plans and a new Reo dealership in New Bedford. A January auto meet at Guttenberg and a postponed 24 hour race in Los Angeles are mentioned, alongside industry veteran Paul Smith touring the local branch.
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Boston Motor Truck Association
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Boston Automobile Dealers’ Association
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