International Track Gossip at Mercury Foot Games Rumors
The column discusses Bouin Likely to skip United States board running for Kolehmainen event at Madison Square Garden. Giannini leaves NYAC for Yale. Dartmouth Carlisle trips cited for football. Dewey on relay baton method, Coast Artillery games Jan 24 at Irvington Armory praised. Rising wrestling interest and women fans noted at Mechanics Building carnivals.
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Jean
Bouin
New York
A. G
Hannes Kolehmainen
George Tuckey
Mechanics
Langford Jeannette Fight Not World Title Bout
Reports say the Paris bout was an elimination contest and not the world heavyweight championship. Langford, who beat Jeannette, must defeat Jack Johnson to claim the real title. The A A U rule allows district winners in junior championships. Spike shoes are allowed for Coast Artillery games on Jan 24 but banned at later Regimental games.
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Paris
Jeannette
Langford
Gford
Jack Johnson
Coast Artillery Games
Middlesex School Plans Longer Water Course for Rowing
Concord December news notes Middlesex School will expand Bateman pond from a quarter mile to a half mile, by dredging along the gym area to back the water, enabling wider racing against Boston schools. The longer stretch will also serve swimming, diving, and winter ice hockey, with potential competitions from local and Boston rowing associations.
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Concord
Middlesex School
Bateman Pond
Boston
Middlesex
Boston Interscholastic Rowing Association
The
Schoolboy Rowing Association
Cubs Seek To Sustain Pace Amid Strong Winning Record
In eight seasons the Cubs won 801 games and Johnny Evers aims to keep the pace set by Frank for two seasons. The team won 88 games last season but maintained a century level average. A high mark of 116 wins was set by 196 Chance, with three later seasons above 100 victories.
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Cubs
Johnny Evers
Frank Once
Evers
Chance
Klaus is Put Down for Count in Pittsburg Fight
Frank Klaus was knocked out in the fifth round by George Chip of Madison Penn here tonight. Chip outboxed Klaus in early rounds and then knocked him out in the fifth, the second time in three months Chip has stopped Klaus.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Frank Klaus
George Chip
Madison
Chip
Klaus
Klaus Beats Chip In Ring Clash After Five Round Knockout
Klaus, a 10 to 7 favorite, tired by round five as Chip pressed with constant lefts and rights. Chip overwhelmed Klaus with flurries, driving him to the ropes and forcing referee Jack Dillon to stop the fight after Klaus was knocked down following a series of uppercuts.
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Klaus
Chip
Chin
Jack Dillon
Worcester Tech Set Eight-Game 1914 Baseball Schedule
Worcester Tech unveiled an eight game 1914 baseball schedule with all games listed. The lineup includes April 11 against Lowell Textile Institute in Worcester and May 16 Norwich University visit, plus trips to Hoboken and Troy for away games.
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Worcester
Worcester Tech
Lowell Textile Institute
Norwich University
Northfield
Worcester Academy
Gaskil Field
Stevens Institute
Hoboken
N. J
New Hampshire State
Durham
N. H
Trinity College
Hartford
Rensselaer Polytechnic
Troy
Sylvia and Burke Box 8 Round Draw in Newburyport
In the main bout at the NAC smoker in Newburyport tonight Battling Sylvia of New Bedford and Billy Burke of Lynn fought eight rounds to a draw.
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Sylvia
Burke
Newburyport
New Bedford
Billy Burke
Lynn
Uniforms Shifted in Waldorf Lobby
Waldorf Hotel in New York readied for dressing room use as major league trades reshaped teams. Clarke's deal with St. Louis brought Harmon Kenetchy and Mowrey for five players, aiming to power Pittsburgh to a pennant while McGraw eyes Konetchy and observers note Wagner, Huggins, and Doberman moves shape the season.
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Waldorf Hotel
New York
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Fred Clarke
Harmon
Kenetchy
Mowrey
Jack Miller
Wilson
Rube’ Robinson
Pirates
Butler
Casey” Dolan
Clarke
Konetchy
McGraw
Miller Huggins
Huggins
Miller
Giants
Ty” Cobb
Sallee
Mike’ Mowrey
Bobby” Byrne
Bobby
Casey' Dolan
Wagner
Ae Ee Winter
Evens Day and Boxing Gossip From the Era
A collection of boxing notes and baseball chatter from a past era. Mentions Bob Fitzsimmons defending against white heavyweights, Peter Maher, Jim Flynn versus Jack Johnson, and friction in Brooklyn next year. Also references St Louis ballparks, music at marathons, Billy Gibson, and John McGraw’s stance on Shafer.
Middlesex Hunt Club Foxhound Meet in South Lincoln
Members of the Middlesex Hunt Club meet foxhounds in South Lincoln at 10 30 this morning. The event is expected to attract many local and surrounding town hunters, as in past weeks.
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Middlesex Hunt Club
Lincoln
Fitzgerald chiefs swing to Kenny in city mayor race
A large coalition of Fitzgerald aligned wards moves to endorse Thomas J. Kenny for mayor. Ward 12 unanimously backs Kenny with Representatives Murphy and McLaughlin supporting him. Young Men's Non-Partisan League follows, boosting Kenny as Curley and Kelcher factions realign amid a divided Democratic city. The shift reduces Curley’s chances and reshapes the fight toward Kenny versus Curley.
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Thomas J. Kenny
Fitzgerald
Kenny
James J. Murphy
Edward I. McLaughlin
Ward 12
Murphy
Democratic Club
Young Men's
Curley
Kennyites
John R
John A. Kelcher
Fitz- Berald
Lomasney
Charlestown
Jones to Lead Cadets Team in 1914 Football Season
Rodney C. Jones was elected captain of the First Corps Cadets football team for the 1914 season at a banquet held by the corps at the American House last evening.
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Rodney C. Jones
First Corps Cadets
Old Fox plans 55 men at spring training camp
Manager Clark Griffith of Washington aims to field the largest South spring squad in big league duty, with 55 players listed to report at Charlotte North Carolina. The move follows success with Joe Boehling and promising back lots, plus recruitment from amateur ranks in Washington.
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Clark Griffith
Washington
South
Charlotte
N. C
Fox
Joe Boehling
Griffith
Cadillac Showcases Holiday Motor Exhibits in Boston
The Cadillac Automobile Company of Boston displays private motor exhibits for the holidays with two windows: a 1914 Cadillac model and a Sir Thomas Dewar trophy replica. Bay State Auto Club plans a meeting next Monday with a committee including Gilmore, Stevens, McIntyre, Williams, McNamara, and Swett. Harry Grant returns from Europe with a Sunbeam for upcoming races, noting foreign rivals and upcoming Indianapolis event in 1914. The Moline-Knight car at the Automobile Club of America lab in New York completes three days of testing, running 1100 rpm and covering about 100 miles in 12 to 14 hours.
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Cadillac Automobile Company
Boston
Cadillac
Thomas Dewar
London
EB. A. Gilmore
The
Bay State Automobile Association
Messrs
Harry Grant
Europe
Sunbeam
Indianapolis
Chicago
Sullivan to Captain Dorchester High Football Team
Jim Sullivan was elected captain of the Dorchester High School football team at a letterman meeting held yesterday afternoon in the school gym. He has quarterbacked the squad for two seasons and is regarded as a strong leader. Despite many seniors graduating, the outlook for next year remains bright with several promising second string players returning.
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Sullivan
Dorchester High
Jim Sullivan
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Coast Artillery Committee
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