Aberg Defeats Ivan Michailoff In Pro Wrestling Bout
In a dynamic wrestling event Alex Aberg defeated Ivan Michailoff with a first fall in 23 minutes 20 seconds and the match in 21 minutes. The card also featured Jack Butler against Fritz Hanson ending in a draw after a 30 minute bout. Mort Henderson and Karl Lemie clashed with Lemie securing two falls to claim the match, including a 13 minute 45 second final fall.
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Jack Butler
Fritz Hanson
Karl Lemie
Mort Henderson
Henderson
Lemie
Alex Aberg
Ivan Michailoff
Aberg
Two Classic Wrestling Battles Opened Christmas Night Card
A time limit draw reached the full 30 minutes in a nutty clash between Jack Butler and Fritz Hanson as part of the Mechanics’ building Christmas night tournament. About 2000 fans attended the show, with many women among the crowd.
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Jack Butler
Fritz Hanson
Mechanics’ Building
Aberg Defeats Michailoff In Two Falls In Finn Cossack Bout
Alexander Aberg the Finn defeats Ivan Michailoff in two straight falls 28m20s and 21m. Aberg dominated with a body hold and a double wrist lock amid humorous moments as Mort Henderson beats Karl Lemie in three falls. Paddy Hehir of Worcester refereed all bouts.
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Finn
Lemie
Henderson
Alexander Aberg
Ivan Michailoff
White
Aberg
Ivan
Mort Henderson
Karl Lemie
iLemle
Nelson
Paddy Hehir
Worcester
Eddie Smiley Draws With Young Chaakas in Gloucester
Eddie Smiley the sailor featherweight and Young Chaakas of Manchester fought 10 hard rounds to a draw in the Lenox A C tournament main bout in Gloucester. In the semi final Eddie Brown stopped Pattling Sylvia in seven rounds. It was announced Joe Chick of Gloucester and Bill Flemming of Oldtown Me will box here January 4.
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Gloucester
Eddie Smiley
Young Chaakas
Manchester
Lenox A. C
Eddie Brown
Pattling
Sylvia
Joe Chick
Bill Flemming
Oldtown
Leach Out as Cubs Manager Controversy Reported
A Chicago story says Tommy Leach forced himself out of Cubs management by attempting to leverage the Federal league for a three year $10,000 per season contract. Charles P. Taft reportedly favored O Days successor but kept quiet to preserve harmony. Bresmahan benefited from Leach’s misstep.
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Chicago
Tommy Leach
Cubs
Charles P. Taft
Leach
O’day
Bresmahan
Tommy
Melrose Alumni Defeat High School Team 4 to 1
The Melrose High Alumni posted a 4 to 1 victory over Melrose High at Boston Arena yesterday morning. Alumni defense disrupted schoolboy advances as the match produced limited scoring chances.
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Melrose High
High School Seven
Boston Arena
Melrose High Edges Alumni In Fast Hockey Clash
Melrose High and Melrose Alumni played a fast hockey game with Jones starring for Melrose High and Wanamaker brothers for the Alumni. Corcoran opened the scoring, Chisholm tied it, and Nowell added a solo rush before the final tally by Jones off Paisley's skate.
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Harvard
Dartmouth
Corcoran
Ross
Chisholm
Jones
Paisley
Nowell
Giles
Melrose
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Melrose FA
Hanson
Whalley
Bernion
Pendleton
Paisley Chisolm
Anderson
Leavitt
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C. Wanamaker
P. Wanamaker
Chisolm
Langley
Metvous
H. J
Melrose High
Charlie Pocte Boa
Walter Grannan
Boston Post
Williams crushes Daly in one round in New York
Kid Williams the world's bantamweight champion from Baltimore scored a severe one round victory over Johnny Daly of New York. Daly endured heavy punishment early but kept fighting on grit and conditioning as Williams' speed neutralized Daly's right hand. In Brooklyn Battling Levinsky outpointed Dan Flynn despite an 18 pound weight gap with hard body blows.
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New York
Kid Williams
Baltimore
Johnny Daly
Daly
Williams
Brooklyn
Battling Levinsky
Dan (Porky) Flynn
Boston
Levinsky
Flynn
Tough Luck Billy Fischer Joins Feds Then Faces Johnson
Billy Fischer chose the Feds over other clubs to join the Chifeds. With Walter Johnson now signing for Tinker's squad, Fischer must catch Johnson's famed fastballs, a daunting challenge for any catcher.
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Billy Fischer
Feds
Bill
Chifeds
Walter Johnson
Tinker
Kansas Thunderbolt
Johnson
Cubs Plan Move To Acquire Heine Groh From Reds
Chicago gears up for a Monday meeting in Cincinnati as Charles Thomas announces a renewed push to trade for Heine Groh of the Reds. Roger Bresnahan travels to discuss potential transfers with August Herrmann and Herzog while Cincinnati reconsiders Leach and Lavender of the Cubs. Thomas favors a deal and suggests Daniels or Twombly could bolster the Cubs.
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Chicago
Heine Groh
Cincinnati
Charles Thomas
Chicago Cubs
Roger Bresnahan
August Herrmann
Herzog
Groh
Thomas
Herrmann
Leach
Lavender
Cubs
Daniels
Twombly
Reds
Herrmann denies Groh trade talk in Cincinnati
August Herrmann says no trade involving Groh is in contemplation and rejects reports of opening negotiations with Chicago for players. He notes Cincinnati has not sought waivers or salaries from Chicago and Groh is not for sale.
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Cincinnati
Groh
August Herrmann
Thomas
Chicago
Alumni Triumph as Newton High Falls 8-0
The Newton High School Alumni hockey team defeated the high school squad 8 to 0 at Brae Burn rink. Alumni stars Hopkins, P. Smart, Adams, and Lutweller led the attack while Wellman stood out for Newton High amid a strong alumni defense and two 20 minute halves.
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Hopkins
P. Smart
Wellman
Alemni
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Vest Myreo P. Smart
Ceres
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Dorresy S. Smart
Paenal Pratens Neith
Newton High
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Antweiler
Dunmore
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Al Shubert Defeats Jimmy Taylor in Unity A C Ring
Lawrence reports Jimmy Taylor of New York loses to Al Shubert of New Bedford. referee Tommy Sullivan stops the bout at the 11th round with Taylor on the canvas. Ketchell, Lane, Thomas, Britt, and Donohue also post wins in boxing card at Lawrence and New Bedford.
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Jimmy Taylor
New York
Unity A. C
al Shubert
New Bedford
Gothamite
Tommy Sullivan
Taylor
Young Ketchell
Jimmy Lane
Lowell
Kid Thomas
Kid Britt
Joe Donohue
Joe Vivisk
Lace
Ottawa University Beats Dartmouth in Overtime Thriller
In an overtime clash at the Arena Ottawa University edged Dartmouth College 8 10 2 after a 10 minute extra period. About 2000 fans roared at each rush as both teams produced a vivid display of hockey.
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Ottawa University
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
Ottawa
Behan Ends OT Shootout as Ottawa Beats Dartmouth 8 2
In overtime Behan scored the deciding goal as Ottawa defeated Dartmouth 8 to 2. Donohue stood out with numerous stops, finishing the game with 12 saves in regulation and multiple key saves in overtime. Wanamaker and Nagle led Ottawa with early goals while Dartmouth struggled for cohesion and unit play.
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Dartmouth
Donohue
Ottawa
Portmouth
Bags Wanamaker
Melrose
Art Donohue
Nagle
Burnett
Holmes
Tuck
Wanamaker
Murchie
Quain
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Tuck Rehan
Grimes
Gale
Bowler Nagle
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Cessecces
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Currier Qopan
Donahue
Tingley
Doody
Fish
Carleton
Brown
Kiz
Murphy
White Sox look to decide Tin fate amid managerial chatter
The Chicago White Sox consider firing catcher Tin Lai, stirring broad speculation across the league. News outlets weigh Tin’s performance, team needs, and possible replacements as pressure mounts for a decision.
Arlington Alumni Win In Hockey Match at Spy Pond
Arlington High School lost to its alumni 4 to 1 in a morning game on Spy Pond. The alumni wore down the high school in the second period scoring four goals, two by Barry and two by Edwards. Peabody tallied the lone goal for Arlington in the final period.
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New England
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Edwards
Peabody
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J. McCarthy
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Donnelly
Justin
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B. Ross
Plaisted
Kirlin Butitrick
Arlington
Ariington High
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Buswell and Bell
Bell
Charles 8 Doeing Urges Baker to Fire Employee
In a harsh speech the speaker accuses William F. Baker and calls for the unconditional dismissal of a worker amid a cold snap and widespread unemployment. The remarks frame a protest against wage and labor actions during hard times.
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Charles 8
William F. Baker
Ottawa University Faces B A A in Boston Arena Showdown
Ottawa University hockey opens against the B A A at the Boston Arena with promise of fast rugged play. The Ottawa lineup features noted players as the two teams clash in a decisive season matchup under referees Tingley and Doody.
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Boston Arena
Ottawa
Abes Cha
Doran
George W. Tingley
Ernie Doody
Pirates Pass Up Two Stars In Early Baseball Era
The Pirates passed up two stars, Shanks and Tris Speaker, in an era of bold moves. Shanks, a Washington outfielder, survived a near fatal prognosis to have a strong 1911 season with East Liverpool and later Washington. Barney Dreyfus rejected Speaker over cigarette smoking, leading Speaker to join the Red Sox and become a baseball legend.
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Pennsylvania
Bill Phillips
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Doe
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Barney Dreyfus
Tris Speaker
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Speaker
Barney
Gunboat Smith Regains Favor With Quick Knockout Win
Gunboat Smith revived public favor by stopping Tommy McCarty in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 round New York bout. Smith, a slugger, knocked out a less strenuous foe quickly, restoring Jim Buckley as champ. The article also notes rising Olympic hopes and negotiations in boxing circles.
Knox Dominates In Amateur Pace Amid Busy Indoor Season
The piece notes Knox as a real champion capable of matching former professionals, while other all rounders drift from the game. It forecasts the indoor season as the start of earnest training, with teams like Arena Hockey facing pro status scrutiny at the B A A meeting this afternoon.
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Jack Watson
Jack McDonald
Knox
Arena Hockey
Smith Defeats Willard in 1913 Coast Bout
Gunboat Smith defeated Jess Willard in a 20 round decision on May 20, 1913 on the coast. Willard was a novice then and did not get knocked out. The report confirms they did meet and Smith won the decision after twenty rounds.
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Gunboat Smith
Jess Willard
Willard
Smith
Homer Baker
Meredith
Baltimore
Baker
A. L. Bw
Co. A. C
South State Armory
A. C
B. R. Osthues
Summer Street
Medford
Boxing News of Amateurs and Pros Stirring Local Talk
John Blute speaks for Joe McDonald noting a fractured hand and quick bouts as the reason for a recent show. Rumors of Johnson Willard bout plans surface with Tex Rickard and Jack Curley denying involvement. Gunboat Smith touts his power while Cotton seeks a chance at the winner. Wilbane proposes two title fights at ringside weights. Charley White may land a $10,000 retainer if he defeats Shugrue. Skelly reportedly killed in a St. Louis misprint. Mackay wins gold for courage. Chaney urged for Kilbane clash as fans press for top featherweights.
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John Blute
Somerville
Joe McDonald
al Jasper
Rickard
Jeffries-Johnson
Reno
Johnson
Jess Willard
Jack Curley
New York
Curley
South America
Willard
Juarez
Mex
Charley White
Joe Shugrue
Freddie Welsh
Willie Ritchie
Promoter Johnson
Skating Bulletin Lists City Playgrounds Open At Night
The toboggan slide at Franklin Park will be in use tonight and every night while conditions permit. Parks including Wood Island Park Orient Heights Good Savin Hill Playground Williams & Eustis Playg'd Fair Jamaican Pond Public Garden Boston Common and others show varying conditions with several playgrounds marked fair or good.
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Gieond
Orient Heights
Bnew YE CO Ca
Savin Hill
Fair Pan
Williams & Eustis
Gibson Street
Columbus Avenue
Jamaican Pond
Fair Public Garden
Boston Common
Franklin Park
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