Johnson to greet Jeffries and Burns in holiday notes
Chicago, Dec. 22. Jack Johnson plans Christmas telegrams to James J. Jeffries and Tommy Burns, thanking them for helping his rise in boxing. He recalls Burns as a stepping stone to Jeffries and will referee a 10 round bout between Bob Moha and Tommy Quill at the Shubert Theatre in Milwaukee, as part of a contract to work in the city next week.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Pacific Coast
James J. Jeffries
Johnson
Jeffries
Reno
Boiler Maker
Tommy Burns
Australia
Shubert Theatre
Milwaukee
Bob Moha
Tommy Quill
Brockton
Beer City
Harvard Takes Early Lead in 19th Annual Chess Tourney
Harvard dominates the first round of the four university chess event in New York. Harvard leads with 81 2, Columbia 8, Yale 1, Princeton 12. Harris of Harvard drew Kenyon of Princeton to give Harvard a half game edge.
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Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Columbia
Harris
Kenyon
Ramsdell
Chandler
Hooker
Gluck
Ray Lopez
Beadle
Burgess
Childs
Stearns
Johnson
Bament
Byerly
van Vliet
Hadley
Shafer
Exeter Gathers First Official Golf Links
Phillips Exeter will become the first educational institution in the country to provide an official golf links for student development. George A. Plimpton donor of the Plimpton fields adds 250 acres of model golf ground, to be acquired February 20 across the Swampscott river adjoining the academy.
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Swampscott River
Plimpton
Schoolboy hoops and hockey prep dot holiday schedule
Brookline High plans daily morning workouts the week after Christmas as several Boston area schools may continue basketball practice during vacation. Malden High to host a January 5 banquet for its championship football team with speeches by notable coaches. Hockey updates note Somerville builds an 18 inch rink for its team and Wakefield announces a coming hockey squad.
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Edward Sherlock
High School of Commerce
East Boston
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Commerce
Charlestown
Roxbury
Dorchester
South Boston
Broadway Field
Somerville
Griffin Outpoints Beecher in New York Bout
Charlie Griffin of Australia clearly outpointed Willie Beecher an East Side lightweight during the first nine rounds of their bout at the Long Acre Athletic Club. In the 10th Griffin staggered, Beecher pressed him, but Griffin still held a decisive lead on points and earned the decision.
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New York
Charlie Griffin
Australia
Willie Beecher
Long Acre Athletic Club
Griffin
Beecher
O Neill Plans Red Sox Spring Games in Salt Lake
Denver dispatch reports Norris ONeill president of the Western Baseball League will fly to Salt Lake City to arrange playing dates for the Boston American team next spring.
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Col
Norris O'Neill
Western Baseball League
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Boston American
Otis Johnson Granted Another Trial With New York Americans
Otis Johnson is slated for a second trial with the New York Americans during the upcoming spring road trip. The decision extends Johnson's legal proceedings as the team prepares for the season.
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Otis Johnson
New York
Zech Wheat Plays Every Dodgers Game Last Season
Zech Wheat appeared in every game the Brooklyn Dodgers played during the prior season, showcasing durability and consistency for the team.
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Zech Wheat
Brooklyn Dodgers
Gotch Tutoring Roller Ahead of Big Match
Frank Gotch is coaching Dr. Ben Roller for his world title clash with George Hackenschmidt in Mechanics’ Building Monday night. Roller reports strong form after rest and travel hiatus and sees a win as key to continuing his championship bid. Hassan trains for bout with Perelli, St Yves arriving to train, and Svanberg to train at a Swedish gym with Boston Swedes hosting.
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Hackenschmidt
George Hackenschmidt
Roller
Frank Gotch
Ben Rolle
Gotch
Mechanics
Boston
Chicago
Ali Hassan
Perelli
Hassan
Henri St. Yves
Svanberg
Gloucester Defeats Cambridge Five 38 to 25
Gloucester beat Cambridge at City Hall by 38 to 25 in a fast game. McInnis scored 18 as Gloucester used rapid passes and floor work to secure the victory before 650 fans.
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Gloucester
City Hall
Cambridge
McInnis
Hanson, Dunbar
Dearborn
Ainsmith
Colby
Dunbar
Campbell
Renkert
Finn
MacGregor
Foster
Moore
Taunton Defeats Providence In Pole Game Amid Fights
Taunton won tonight against Providence by 11 to 10. The match featured multiple fights between Hardy and Thompson, resulting in Hardy being fined $10 twice. Key players include Lewis, Quigley, Mul Len, and McGilvrey with score details and fouls noted.
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Taunton
Providence
Hardy
Thompson
Outer
Lewis Pugindeoty
Bees R
McGilvrey
Lewis
Quigley
Artes Sem
Mullen
Foul—Hardy
foree—Kelley
Timer—Mansfield
Fall River Defeats Brockton 8 to 4 in December Opener
Fall River erupts from a scoreless first period to topple Brockton 8 to 4. Key players include Cunningham, Williams, Mallory, and Reyallory while referee Lanigen oversaw the game in Fall River.
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Fall River
Brockton
Teach
Weseliong
Williamae Higgins
R . Cunningham
R. Carrigan
C O'Brien
Seeens Harper
Atte Tener Nee Ee
Lincoln
Cunningham
Williams
Mallory
Lanigen
Tigers Narrow Escape in Williams Princeton Hockey Contest
In a tightly fought intercollegiate game at the St. Nicholas Rink Princeton edged Williams 3 to 2. Curtis of Williams sparkled with rare goal tending in a tense match where Princeton dominated play yet failed to seal the win until late.
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New York
Curtis
Williams
Princeton
St. Nicholas
Williams Defeat Princeton In Tight Ivy League Hockey
Williams tops Princeton 2 to 3 as Curtis guards goal in a fast contest. McKinney suffers a cut but returns after eight minutes. Van Gorden scores a breakaway goal. Referees Russell Gavon Britton, timer Armon, halves of 20 minutes each.
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Princeton
Violet
Curtis
McKinney
Patterson
van Gorden
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Kalbfleisch
Settee Ee Eeeeeers
Goale
Winter
Angell
B. Russell
Wanderers H. C
Gavon
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Peacock
Britton
Armon
Local Semi Pro and Amateur Teams Listed with Contacts
Company H and Sixth Infantry field teams including 90 to 140 pounders with home and away options. Lieutenant T A Ireland of Stoneham Mass lists Parkers A C and Denison House contact, plus Attleboro Five and P Sodoroskee in Attleboro. Pleasant Five of Charlestown fields 85 to 95 pounders with Roxbury Institutes as preferred, organized by E L Dolph Charlestown.
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T. A. Ireland
Stoneham
Mass
Tel
Parkers A. C
Mr. Parker
Denison House
Tyler Street
City
Attleboro
P. Sodoroskee
South Main Street
Pleasant
Charlestown
Roxbury Institutes
E. L. Dolph
Main Street
Rustlers Name Takes Hold in Boston Baseball Circles
The Boston team will be nicknamed the Rustlers as William Hepburn Russell, once New York City Commissioner of Accounts, is expected to influence baseball next year. The Globe notes his growing prominence and suggests the new moniker will spread beyond local fans.
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Boston
Rustlers
William Hepburn Russell
New York
N. EH
Pantz Stops Murphy in Seven Rounders in Boston
Kid Pantz of Boston knocks out Kid Murphy of Lawrence in seven rounds. Pantz dominates from the bell, delivering a steady series of blows to secure the victory.
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Lawren
Kid Pantz
Boston
Kid Murphy
Lawrence
Panta
Arlington A Winner 2 To 1 In Spy Pond Hockey Test
Arlington High defeated Brown and Nichols 2 1 on Spy Pond. Osgood and Ross were sidelined by scholarship troubles, while Bower’s replacement and Hadley’s plays shaped Arlington’s offense. Kenney starred for Brown and Nichols as Buttrick and Lowe adjusted in goal. other solid efforts came from Landall Percy Reycroft for Arlington and Underwood Brown Curtis for Brown and Nichols.
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Brown & Nichols
Spy Pond
Osgood
Ross
Arlington
Bower
Hadley
Kenney
Brown &Nichols
Buttrick
Lowe
Kenny
Winlock
Landall
Percy
Reycroft
Underwood
Brown and Curtis
Perey
Bell
Web
Eewes
Curtis Wer
Francke Hadley
Tae
Winlock Gowen
Kenny Landall
C. P
Barron Cousens
Ony
Brown Buttrick
Arlin
Jimmy Moran Plans Cycle Races Abroad
Jimmy Moran of Chelsea who with Ed Die Root won the six day race in Madison Square Garden will not compete in a six day one hour a day race at Buffalo. Moran has planned a trip to Europe early in the new year. In February Root will ride with Joe Fogler of Brooklyn.
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Chelsea
Eddie Root
Madison Square Garden
Buffalo
Root
Joe Fogler
Brooklyn
Moran
Europe
Crescents to Clash with Boston Hockey Club at Boston Arena
Two top hockey teams meet in Boston Arena as the Crescents face the Boston Hockey Club in a Strenuous game. The Crescents boast a proven lineup led by Clifford Whittemore Fritz and Tilford with strong defense from Daven Fert and Rock and Smith. Boston counters with Trafficks Pop Poster Winger and Townsend while aiming to dethrone the reigning champions.
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Clifford
Whittemore
Fritz
Tilford
Daven- Fert
Rock
Smith
Winger
Townsend
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