Sheppard to Race Gissing at Local Indoor Meet
Melvin Sheppard and Harry Gissing are matched for a special 600 yards at the South Boston A. C. indoor championships on January 22 at Mechanics Building. Eddie Hopkins announced the event and said Sheppard remains in good standing with the A. A. U. Jim Sullivan confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Sheppard
London
Harry Gissing
New York A. C
South Boston
Mechanics’ Building
Eddie Hopkins
Sheppard
Jim Sullivan
Hopkins
New York
Harry Gessing
Notre Dame A C Hopes To Reverse Pingers Win
Notre Dame faces Pinger A C in game two at Clanna sae Hall South Boston. Pingers lead 3 to 0 after the first match three weeks ago. Referee will be George Burke ex captain of Hast Boston A A with lineups listed for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Pingers
Pinger A. C
Clannasae
George Burke
Hast
Boston A. A
Pinger
A. C
Galvin
Ryan
Hannon
Grant
1. B
Leary
Regan
Mahoney
R. B
Kendricks, A
Ambrose, R. F
Sullivan
1. F
School Hockey Games This Week
Today Somerville High hosts Malden High. Mechanic Arts plays Melrose at Dorchester. Tomorrow Arlington hosts Medford. Wellesley hosts Milton. Winchester hosts Cambridge Latin. Wednesday Melrose faces English High. Somerville meets Mechanic Arts. Thursday Arlington and Maiden encounter. Malden hosts Winchester. Friday Newton plays Dorchester Nish. Medford visits Wellesley. Saturday Milton hosts Malden. Malden vs Cambridge Latin. Somerville and English High play at unspecified locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville High
Malden High
Malden
Mechanic Arts
Melrose High
Dorchester
Arlington High
Medford High
Arlington
Wellesley High
Milton High
Wellesley
Winchester High
Cambridge Latin
Winchester
English High
Melrose
Somerville
Arlington Bigs
Orchester
Maidenigh
Medford
Fourth annual I C A A U football rules convention
Great interest centers on the fourth annual convention of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States. The I C A A U 8 B S appoints seven members of the football rules committee and may alter rules shaping the game in 1910. The association also focuses on baseball track and basketball and may become a leading body in national sport co operating with the A A U to raise fair play and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intercollegiate Athletic Association of
United States
Glover to Box Nixon Before Apollo Club
The Apollo A. C. of Salem presents a boxing card at the North Street rink Salem on Wednesday. Johnny Glover of South Boston meets Billy Nixon of Cambridge in a 12 round main bout with Harry Engle of the U. S. S. New Jersey facing Jack Curley of Everett in eight rounds. Young Jefferson fights Kid Taylor of Haverhill in the prelim.
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Apollo A. C
Salem
North Street
Johnny Glover
South Boston
Billy Nixon
Cambridge
Harry Engle
New Jersey
Jack Curley
Everett
Young Jefferson
Kid Taylor
Haverhill
Glover
Nixon
Pirates Lead in Fielding
Frank Chance headlined National League first sackers with a .994 fielding percentage over 92 games and 941 chances with six errors. Alan Storke also at .994. Kenetchy led in putouts, Hobitzel top in errors, and Dave Shean sparked Arlington’s lone title with a .960 fielding. Fred Clarke of Pittsburgh led in batting fielding honors as Pirates completed a league leading .964 team fielding. Prolific pitcher Sam Leever went 8-1 with two full games. Camnitz and Mathewson led wins with 25 and 6 losses respectively.
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Frank Chance
Cubs
Chance
Alan Storke
St. Louis
Kenetchy
Cardinals
Hobitzel
Reds
Dave Shean
Arlington
Doves
Ritchey
Miller
Pittsburg
Larry Doyle
Evans
Egan
Cincinnati
Lennox
Brooklyn
Bobby Byrne
Pirates
Abbaticchio
Wagner
Bridwell
Tinker
Hummel
Downey
Fred Clarke
Sam Leever
Camnitz
Mathewson
Giants
Miner Brown
Chicago
Mattern
Boston
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Shean
Philadelphia- Boston
J. B. Miller
Zimmerman
Ward
Philadelphia
Starr
Oston
Charles
Joe Delahanty
Esas
Grant Philadelphia
Mowrey
Cincinnati-St. Louis
Steinfeldt
McElveen von
Devlin
New York
Getz
Huggins
Byrne
Pittsburg-St. Louiis
Lobert
Sweeney
Barbeau
Pittsbr Ae
Abd Louis So
Shafer
Shorts
Storke
Reese
Wagener
McMihin Brooklyn
Downey Cincinnat
Fletcher New York
Oakes
Cincinnat
Osborn
O'Hara
Thomas
W. Miller
Cincinnati- Pittsburg
Titus
Magee, Pha
Ole
Leach
Beaumont Boston
Askert
Schulte
Seymour
Sheckard
Beck
Clement
Hofman
Mitchell
Wilson Pittsburg
Burch
Puss SG
Bates
Philadelphia-Boston
Sebring
Shaw Stanley
Uouims
Becker
Poston
Murphy
McCormick
Snodgrass
Herzog
Hunter
A. Wilson
York
McLean
Gibson
Bergen
Moran
Smith
Fa Roth
Clarke
Eamre Rae
Myers
Rene
Schlei
Bresnahan
Archer
Phelps
Ewer
Bliss Seth Ror
Marshall
Brookly
Doomn
Bowerman
Graham
P. T
Leever
Eere
Gow Nnitz
Pittsburger
Renee
Adams
Eesee Sens Ee
Lesfie Iie
Kroh
Willis Pittsburg Ee Ee
Reulbach
Corridon
Ewe Efaee
Earl Moore
Ames
Raymond
Crandall
Ewe Wwe Rer
Ewnee
Fromme
D. Scanlan
Moren
Bell
Richie
Higgins
Wwe Eee
McQuillan
Beebe
Rucker
Tee
Campbell
Lush
St. Ouls
Ce Oveleskie
Harmon
St Ouig
Eles
Sparks
Psas
Has. Brown
MelIntire
Dubue
Marquard
Tre
Backman
Werner
Plan for a 12 club league discussed by Ward and rivals
John M. Ward asserts Ban Johnson and Garry Herrmann favored forming a 12 club circuit for years. He cites private talks and a past dispute between Johnson and Comiskey over an $80 000 buyout offer. Farrell of the Highlanders dismissed the tale as untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Ward
Ban Johnson
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
Ward
Johnson
Comiskey
White Sox
Chicago
Farrell
The
Highlanders
Merkle for Koney Trade Talks with Giants Rivaled in St Louis
In St Louis reports say John McGraw offered Merkle for Konetchy trade or cash plus young players after Roger Bresnahan declined. Bresnahan again refused to trade Cardinals star first baseman. McGraw reportedly has deals for other players while rival clubs doubt feasible terms. It is thought the Giants need infielders a pitcher and a center fielder unless Tenney returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John MceGraw
Merkle
Konetchy
Roger Bresnahan
Giants
Bresnahan
Cardinals
McGraw
Ceatener
Tenney
Doyle
Bridwell
Devlin
Murray
Seymour
Mathewson
Wiltse
Polo Grounds
Morrell Elected Syracuse Cross Country Captain
Syracuse announces Harry S. Morrell captain of the cross country team for the year. Morrell, a freshman standout, missed last year's intercollegiate meet due to eligibility rules, but this season placed high in both the Colgate meet and the intercollegiate cross country meet in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Harry S. Morrell
Morrell
Colgate
Boston
Indoor season promises records as athletes seek limelight
Athletes face a promising indoor season with many chances to break records. A 20 mile New Year race at Charlestown Armory features Renaud Silva and Fowler, with special basketball and tug of war events planned. The piece notes prize limits under AAU rules and calls on officials to enforce prize standards with promoters.
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Renaud
Silva
Fowler
Charlestown Armory
Paull Seeks New Mile Mark In Collegiate Run
Column notes Paull the Red and Blue miller claims a chance to beat Tommy Conneff’s American mile record during his indoor season after a 4 178 5 best, with 4 163 5 as a target. Murphy predicts Paull will show speed and lead in Stadium exploits while Gotham medley racing gains hype but fails to attract Hub fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Murphy
Pennsylvania
Paull
Miller
Stadium
Tommy Conneff
Gotham
Locust Street
Langford age disputes and mixed sports records debated
The column presents conflicting claims on Sam Langford’s age from A and B, cites Andrews and Joe Woodman, and references 40 yard records and other sports trivia. It also covers Ketchel’s birth name, South Benton games, Tris Speaker’s Boston tie, Boston Arena opening date, and Princeton coach Jim McCormack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Langford
Andrews
Langford
Joe Woodman
Sam
Bill Eaton
Missouri
Eaton
Stanley Ketchel
Ketchel
Boxing Card Promises Thrilling Regional Fights This Week
The latest fifth rumor centers on Ketchel and features a packed slate across New York Boston Augusta and Pittsburg. Amateur bouts at Amory A A highlight Mike Melia of South Boston meets Max Landy while Albert Delmont faces Biz Mackey in Augusta.
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Jack Curley
Fred Dipples
New York
Young Loughrey
Young Donahue
Tommy Furey
Sdldie Shevlin
Mike Melia
Max Landy
Armory A. A
Frank Klaus
Joe Thomas
Pittsburg
Harry Stone
Frankie Madden
Jack Burns
Soldier Burns
Baltimore
Sailor Burke
Joe Flynn
Joe Willis
Los Angeles
Amory A. A
Terry Martin
Tom Sawyer
Manchester
N. H
Abe Attell
Young Britt
Young Nitchie
Philadelphia
Ida
Willie Beecher
Newark
Albert Delmont
Biz Mackey
Augusta
South Boston
Delmont
Mackey
Kid Shea
Tommy Bergen
Burke
Thomas
Boston
Klaus
Ketchel joins George Little. boxing moves crowding schedule
Stanley Ketchel reportedly signs with George Little as manager amid doubts about Little’s competence and Ketchel’s move toward Johnson’s class. Nelson-Wolgast Los Angeles bout price dispute looms. Loughrey sets stage for likely clash with Donahue as Donahue’s Roxbury rival faces skepticism from opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson- Woilgast
Los Angeles
Nelson
Tom McCarey
Wolgast
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Mel Sheppard
Emilio Lunghi
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Herrmann
Koney
Roger
St. Louis-Pittsburg
Bransfield
Stem
Autrey
Pew
Eeree Jordan
Hoblitzel
Aostein
Howard
Buffalo
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the Woods
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Eddie Shevlin
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Little
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