Remini LiScences World Champion GY William J Mellodyo
The boxer recalls his rise in Chicago and Spokane matches, including a decisive knockout of Jack O Keefe in Spokane. He details travel, personal losses, and the strain of friendships, recounting Jimmie Durgin’s role and the mother ticket incident.
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GY William J
Honey
Chicago
Dick Fitzpatrick
Spokane
East
George Peterson
San Francisco
Spirit Lake
Brickell
Peterson
Boston
Jimmie Durgin
Jack O'Keefe
Mother
O’keefe
Boxing Road Work at Diamond Hill and Pranks Among Friends
In training at Diamond Hill Rhode Island the narrator recalls rough tactics of rival Terry Martin and the balance of hard hits and clever defense. He mentions Jack Johnson and "Uncle Tom" Donnelly, lively quarters, pranks by Mattie Baldwin and the brook fire joke involving "Johnny the Dog" the Bar Fly, then hints at Navy Yard service and future continuation.
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West
Boston
Terry Martin
Martin
Diamond Hill
Rhode Island
Tom” Donnelly
Johnson
Mack
Mattie Baldwin
Mattie
Johnny the Dog
Johnny
Fly
Providence
Charlestown Navy Yard
West Virginia University Denies Centre College Involvement
Morgantown reports the university administration and athletic authorities say wild rumors claiming WVU's student paper ran an investigation into Centre College football player eligibility are false. Centre College demanded an apology and advertised such claims were made, but officials call the stories utterly ridiculous.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Centre
West Virginia
Centre and West Virginia Agree No Game Next Year
The Centre College and West Virginia institutions report no miscommunication and agree no football game will be played next year. The Atheneum copied charges but edited them and did not assume responsibility. West Virginia trusts Centre’s SA A membership as proof of regularity of Centre players.
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Centre
West Virginia
Atheneum
Centre College
Moran
Louisville
Yale
Princeton
Pittsburg
Wrestlers in Mechanics’ Hall All-Star Carnival
Promoter Tuohey faces fuss from stars as the all-star show schedules three bouts for tomorrow night. Leading matchup sees Zbyszko versus Grandovich with Londos against Draak and Stecher versus Jokre. First bell at 9:15 with no delays between matches. advance reservations indicate a near record turnout.
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Tuohey
Jet
Stechler
Zbyszko
Grandovich
Londos
Draak
Stecher
Jokre
Fittons Face All Stars Christmas Showdown
East Boston's Fitton A C meets Newport's Flo Harvey's All Stars on Christmas night in a high profile basketball clash. Harvey, among the oldest players, is a major crowd draw while the Fittons expect to seize the win. Starters include Harvey Nolan McGraw Sullivan Kenney for Newport and Fox O Rourke Marley Mitchell OConnell Kennedy for Fittons.
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Fitton A. C
East Boston
Flo
Harvey
All Stars
Newport
Fittons
Noddle Island
Nolan
McGraw
Sullivan
Kenney
Fox
O'Rourke
Marley
Mitchell
O’connell
Kennedy
Dartmouth and Colgate Battle Ends In Tough Standstill
After last fall’s hard fought game between Dartmouth and Colgate, both programs saw no agreement for a future fall showdown. The teams produced one of the real battles of the college gridiron season, highlighting competitive play and mutual interest in renewing the clash.
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Dartmouth
Colgate
A Little Dry Humor on Christmas Is Coming
A humorous holiday piece riffs on 1919 mood and prices. It jokes about Christmas Eve, sales, inflation, and store life with quick quips about eggs, waists, and nickels, linking the season to everyday economic and social foibles.
Family Feuds Loom in Grid Games Next Fall
Dart mouth and Syracuse schedule a clash for Oct 23 1920 at Hanover N H. Captains Jim Robertson of Dartmouth and Harry Robertson of Syracuse will face each other in a brotherly matchup. Tim Callahan of Yale and Mike Callahan of Princeton also meet on Nov 15 1920 in a Yale Princeton clash.
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Dartmouth
Callahan
Jim
Harry
Syracuse
Speculation on Marlboro Bout For Johnny Mooney Fight
Up-State promoters gather in Marlboro to sign the winner of Johnny Mooney versus Al Ketchel for a match with Al Calzone of Milford. Jack Murphy830 of the Plains A C. Milford pledges to outbid rivals and please local Calzone fans. Tony Watlin of Cambridge and Johnny Noonan of Millis appear in the preceding bout. two good preliminaries are on the card.
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Marlboro
Johnny Mooney
al Ketchel
al Calzone
Milford
Jack Murphy
the Plains
Calzone
Tony Watlin
Cambridge
Johnny Noonan
Millis
Mooney
Connecticut
Thorpe Sold to Akron Club for Next Season
Dick Hoblitzel, manager of the Akron baseball club in the International League, announced a deal with the Boston National League club to have outfielder Jim Thorpe, the Indian athlete, play for Akron next year.
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Akron
Dick Hoblitzel
Akron Baseball Club
Boston
Jim Thorpe
Braves Sell Thorpe to New Club Confirmed
Walter E Hapgood business manager of the Braves confirms Thorpe has been sold outright, stating the sale was completed last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Hapgood
Braves
Thorpe
Skating Bulletin Adds Uniform Park Ratings Across City
The skating bulletin lists playgrounds and fields with condition ratings, highlighting Ashmont Playground Jamaica Pond and Dorchester Park as fair or good. Multiple locations including Boston Common and Public Garden receive consistent assessments, reflecting a citywide inspection of facilities and upkeep.
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Ashmont Playground
Fair Billings Field
Ehair
Boston Common
Good Charlesbank
Fair Franklin Field
Fair Gibson Playground
Jamaica Pond
Neponset
Randolph Street
Fair Columbus Pask Cea Cescesees
Fair Wood Island Park
Cccerccvese
Good Orient Hei Oe Kew Srm
Eeeweenee Pierce Feld
Wcccvccceseesees
AIL Smith Wield
Gemer
Brighton
Ccecccceeseeess
Arlington High School girls field hockey team to award letters
The champion Arlington High School girls field hockey team will meet the first week after school reopens in January. On the following Monday letters will be awarded to 12 players: Marion Wing captain Delores Osborne Barbara Moore Julia Cadogan Edith Hadley Hazel Wadman Lorraine Cooledge Hester Lewis Mary Collins Virginia Wellington Louise Farker Barbara Lawson.
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Arlington High School
Marion Wing
Delores Osborne
Barbara Moore
Julia Cadogan
Edith Hadley
Hazel Wadman
Lorraine Cooledge
Hester Lewis
Mary Collins
Virginia Wellington
Louise Farker
Barbara Lawson
Red Sox Sell Two Players Del Gainer Paul Smith
The Red Sox yesterday disposed of two surplus players by selling First Baseman Del Gainer and Outfielder Paul Smith to Toronto.
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RED Sox
del Gainer
Paul Smith
Toronto
Boxing Gossip Flows Over Nutley Training and Matchups
The column tracks boxers like Bob Fitz Jr training in Nutley New Jersey and George Robinson seeking bouts in New Bedford while facing Jackie Clarke of Allentown. It notes Eddie Tremblay in Montreal, Pat Moore in London, Criqui’s war history and ring clashes, and upcoming bouts in Westfield Philadelphia and Trenton with various challengers and promoters.
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Nutley
Jersey
Bob Fitz, Jr
Glory
George Robinson
Boston
New Bedford
Jackie Clarke
Allentown
Penn
Eddie Tremblay
Jim McDonald
Clarke
Montreal
George Chipp
Sears
Criqui
Moore
Baseball prospects gloss over players’ moves and plans
The piece notes Paul Smith, from Toronto, drafted in 1918, likely to accept a new assignment. It contrasts Del Gainer, longtime Sox player, who after a card deal with St Louis in 1919 reportedly refused the transfer and aimed to retire to run a garage in Elkins West Virginia, making a minor league berth unlikely.
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Paul Smith
Toronto
del Gainer
Detroit
Sox
United States Navy
Red Sox
Gainer
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Elkins
W. Va
Five Thoroughbred Races At Oriental Park Feature Opening Day
Two-year-olds race kicks off with Emma J winning the maiden in 1 02. Then General and Arch Plotter lead a tight finish in the three-year-olds race. Edith K., Miss Parnell, and Sedgegrass run in a six furlong event. Breeze holds favours in a one mile race. Ben Tromp wins the Sabine handicap in 1 12 3-5. Dr. Shafer and Audrey K. lead in the final mile event.
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Emma J
Butwell
Virginia D'Or
Yeargan
Fredgling
Finley
Menniken
Bees Wing
Oriental Park
Riddle
P. Moody
General
Rodrigue
Scarpia TI
Rowan
Arch Plotter
Lunsford
Careen
Sabretash
Grumbling Inn
Miss Vowell
Jack K
Reilioc
L'Infirmico
Quartette
Edith K
Buxton
Miss Parnell
Boyle
Sedgegrass
Wilda
Emma Wella
Ragazza
Meenal
Breeze
Robinson
Jack Mount
Wall
Trusty
Garner
Tailor Maid
Franklin
Lively
Dairy Man
Ben Tromp
Harry Burgoyne
Colcolettl
Enmity
Sans Peur 2d
Osgood
Ticklish
Dr. Shafer
Groth
Brother McLean
Commee Ci
Riehcreek
Tantalus
Astrea
Antoinette
Poillu
Havana Race Results Show Multiple Six Furlong Claims
In Havana the afternoon card lists six furlong claiming races with purses $600, firsts for Peaceful Star and Bill Huntley, seconds for Prince Direct and Omalley, and thirds for Tim Slogan and Ambassador. Time notes include 1:17 3-5 and 1:16 3-5 across events. several horses also ran in each race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quin
Smith
Count Boris
Murray
Native Soil
White
Yvime
Vulcanus
Naomi
Walton
Flying Dart
Burlingame
James G. Enos
Ralph S
Yorkville
Carmody
Pierrot
Brown
Ambassador 3d
Hoffler
Scon Fay
Unar
Brizz
Annabelle
Jarrell
Major Bradley
Merrimee
Old Red
Garner
Bear
Buckhorn
Steve
Bill Huntley
Fator
Omalley
Crump
Jack Healey
Carmods
Candle Light
Sunningdale
Silver Sandals
Little Nearer
Bill Simmons
Fairly
Corey
Lady Jane Grey
Woodthrush
Zinnia
Trauby
Fountain Fay
Fenway A A Impeded by Bad Luck In Boxing Schedule
The Fenway A A club struggles with misfortune despite recent big events. The Egan Wilson bout set for next week must be moved to January as the club cannot secure the venue for the intended night.
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Fenway A. A
Lexington High field hockey players to receive letters
The Lexington High School girls field hockey team will be awarded their letters after school reopens in January. The delay caused letters to miss the planned presentation yesterday. Named recipients include captain Ann Moakley and teammates Agnes Viano Mary Blodgett Ardelle Terhune Mary Burton Dorothy Butters Marion Condinho Grace Day Hilda Rogers Alice Corbett and Elizabeth Fish.
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Lexington High School
Ann Moakley
Agnes Viano
Mary Blodgett
Ardelle Terhune
Mary Burton
Dorothy Butters
Marion Condinho
Grace Day
Hilda Rogers
Alice Corbett
Elizabeth Fish
WINS ON BELFRY ALLEYS IN LEXINGTON BOWLING TOURNEY
The Belfry Club fall bowling event in Lexington concluded with team No. 8 led by Mrs S Randolph Kelley winning 2 of 28 points. Runner up was team led by Mrs Daniel B Lewis with 18 of 28 points. Members on Mrs Lewis team included Mrs William E Mulliken Miss Dorothy Dixon Mrs Morton G Hopkins and Miss Helen Burnett.
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Old Belfry Club
Lexington
S. Randolph Kelley
S. Lewis Barbour
Edward C. Stone
Bennett G. Williams
William W. Reed
Daniel B. Lewis
Lewis
William E. Mulliken
Dorothy Dixon
Morton G. Hopkins
Helen Burnett
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Skating Bulletin
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Karry Carlson
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Young Drummie
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National A. C
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Ted Kid Lewis
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Matt Wells
Ted Kid
Georges Carpentier
Mirror of Life of
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Paris
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Guadeloupe
Phil Logan
Jamestown
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Joe Leonard
Westfield
Leonard
Westfield Club
Joe Butch
Chicopee
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Frank Dane
Jack Johnson
Pat McCarthy
Tommy Elms
Paterson
Roy McFarland
U. S. Navy
Mike DeMio
K. O
Charlie Elkins
South End
Kid Lewis
West End
Lawrence
Billy Keefe
Tommy ‘‘Kirby
Corcoran
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South Paw
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