Hobey Baker Killed in Plane Crash Over France
Captain Hobart A. H. Baker, famed Princeton athlete known as Hobey, has been killed in a plane crash in France while serving as an aviator in the American Army. News reached New York via a cable from Paris, with friend Percy Pine receiving details and confirmation from Inglehart of Baker's squadron. Baker, a prominent figure in Princeton hockey and later with St Nicholas, was celebrated for sportsmanship and skill in both hockey and aviation.
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Tragic Death of Hockey Star Hobey Baker in France
At Toul, France, Hobey Baker, famed Princeton hockey ace and football star, died during an aeroplane test spin near departure for home. Reports suggest a low altitude mishap while piloting. Baker, the Blond Whirlwind, drew crowds and defined U S hockey, with Princeton key to his fame and Harvard foe Freddie Huntington as a rare chaser.
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Baker Superb Flier Hobey Baker Remembered by Major Biddle
Major Charles J. Biddle, an American ace, testified in Philadelphia that Hobey Baker, serving in France, downed three German planes in the final months of World War I. Baker led the 141st Pursuit Squadron, commanded 26 officers and 180 men, and fought in Ypres and the St Mihiel sector before the armistice.
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Hobey Baker Remembered as Generous and Great Athlete
Athletic coach recalls Hobey Baker as a superb player and beloved man. He says Baker’s genius on the gridiron and hockey rink and his generous, honest nature made him widely loved by Princeton peers and the sports world alike. The mourner laments losing a warm personal friend and a true man.
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Britt boxer jilted by Jackson in New England bout talks
Frankie Britt the New Bedford lightweight who defeated Johnny Mealey here on Christmas Day may not get another bout in this city. Promoters cannot find a worthwhile opponent, and Willie Jackson balked at a proposed six round match despite a $1000 guarantee. Britt then drew a scheduled 12 round feature with Starry Pierce in Boston as other cards are arranged.
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Parker Boxes Burns Tonight at Commercial A C Green Street
Local lightweight Charley Parker faces Dummy Burns of Maine in a 10 round main event at the Commercial A C on Green Street. Parker seeks another quick win but Burns is rugged and punchy, with a chance to push to a 14 round distance. Two other 10 rounders pit Art Magirl against Joe Demaries and Al Girard against Bob Josephs, plus a six round curtain-raiser.
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Arlington Boat Club Dance At Robbins Hall Tonight
The Arlington Boat Club hosts its annual dance this evening at Robbins Memorial Town Hall in Arlington. A 12 piece orchestra will provide music for guests.
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Unicorn Club Men Celebrate 30th Anniversary Event
The Boston Athletic Association marks its 30th anniversary with a day of festivities at the Exeter street clubhouse in Back Bay. A vaudeville show, gymnasium events, a buffet supper, and music fill the day, with the club closing to visitors after 5 pm though card members may enter. About 100 charter members attend amid a 1400 member count, and former officers and current leaders are listed, highlighting the BAAs far reaching impact on amateur athletics locally and internationally since 1896.
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Henry J. Wilson
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William R. McDonald
Harold W. Read
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Albert Geiger, Jr
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George RB. Morison
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Shriners to Witness Amateur Bouts at Aleppo Temple
At the Aleppo Temple annual meeting in Symphony Hall Shriners will sponsor amateur glove bouts featuring top New England boxers in 115 125 135 and 145 pound classes. Benny Osthues directs the athletic program and seeks additional entries to be sent to him in Medford or via phone.
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Whist and Dance at St Ambrose Dorchester
Tomorrow evening at Bloomfield Hall Dorchester a whist and dance event under St Ambrose L B A and Red Cross Auxiliary will raise funds for a reception for returning soldiers and sailors from St Ambrose Church Fields Corner Mrs Allan Mahoney president leads a mixed group from both organizations The whist starts at 8 30 p m and dancing continues to 1 a m in another hall. prizes and souvenirs accompany the event
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Jost to Leave Arlington High Hockey Post
Nelson Jost, longtime Arlington High School ice hockey coach, plans to resign to enter business early next year leaving the team in need of a new coach. Manager Fred Ashworth will seek another alumnus to take the helm for the winter season.
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National College Athletic Association Plans Major Reform
New York December 26. The 13th annual N C A A convention opens tomorrow in New York. Delegates will tackle urgent policy questions as they consider several athletic problems facing college sports and contemplate a broad reconstruction of student athletic activities.
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Three Sessions Set On College Physical Training Plans
The program includes three 10 am 2 pm and 4 pm sessions with speakers from Columbia Chicago and the War Department discussing physical training in the army and colleges. Reports from district reps and committees will be read in the afternoon with officer elections and new business. Harvard Princeton and Yale faculty will hold separate talks on triangular sport plans.
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New York A C Lifts Ban On Sports Contests
The New York Athletic Club plans to lift its wartime ban on members competing in title events. At the annual meeting on January 14, members will vote on this reversal as the central issue of the evening.
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Conference on College Athletics and Allied Subjects Held
A conference of the Society of Directors of Physical Education in Colleges will be held with numerous addresses on college athletics, military recreation, and interallied subjects to be delivered.
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Captain Jim Scott Leaves White Sox for Beloit Team
Chicago December 6 Captain James Scott oldest pitcher on the White Sox reserve list will not return next season. He has signed to play with a semi professional team at Beloit Wisconsin.
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Big Doings at the BA A and Boxing Talk
Arthur Duffey notes Benny Osthues seeks contact with Jack Reno and Ed McCarthy. Hobey Baker’s death recalled as hockey waits for freeze. Dempsey era chatter, Leigh Frazee, and boxing plans surface, with New Year’s forecasts, state songs, and Grand Circuit updates. Doc McCormick’s recovery cheers Boston sports fans.
Fox Hunters Move Winter Meet to Bedford Week of Jan 6
The 14th annual winter meet of the New England Fox Hunters' Club will be held in Bedford the week of January 6 despite earlier plans to meet in Mendon. Master William H. Simonds will sound the horn at 6 a.m. Monday January 4. The hunt ends Saturday January 11 with the Hunters supper on Tuesday January 7. Headquarters will be at the Bedford Inn.
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