Harvard Names Representative for Intercollegiate Meeting
The Harvard athletic committee selected a representative for the Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting at Murray Hill Hotel in New York. Head Coach Crane will attend as the rules discussion focuses on restricting the forward pass and possibly lowering the field goal value. Seven of the 14 rulemakers will be named, with proposals for longer terms and permanent membership for preexisting members. Cornell and Yale have not yet allied with the new association and are expected to be represented.
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Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States
Murray Hill Hotel
New York
Crane
Conference
Cornell
Yale
Boston Nationals Sign Harry Noyes to Bolster Third Base
The Boston Nationals add Connecticut league star Harry Noyes to push Dave Brain for the third sack in 1908. Noyes, a brilliant fielder and speedster, captained Hartford for two years and batted .290 last season, drawing early comparison to club veteran Brain and rival player Lord.
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Joseph Kelley
Harry Noyes
Dave Brain
South End
Noyés
Boston Nationals
Lord
Jack Knight
Boston
Noyes
Connie Mack
Athletics
Hartford
Dovey
Knight Still Has Chance in Baseball Contract Signings
Four more contracts reached the Boston club office as candidates for John J. Taylor 108 sign on. Six have signed overall with Sullivan’s deal quashing talk of Knight’s release. Baltimore’s demand for an infielder remains open, with Knight or other choices possible before spring trip. Boston National manager Kelley plans next steps after New Year. Dovey recovering from grip, while Arundel and Bean visit for possible second-string pickups.
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John J. Taylor
Morgan
Wagner
Sullivan
Carrigan
Jack Knight
Baltimore
Hughie McBreen
Burchell
Knight
Lord
McGuire
Boston National Club
John Dovey
Joe Kelley
Kelley
Hoffman
Randall
George Dovey
Arundel
Lawrence
Joe Bean
Jersey City
Boston Nationals
Shrubb To Meet U S Stars In 10 Mile Relay At Park Square
Alfred Shrubb world champion distance runner challenges three American champions Frank Kanaly J E Myers and A Williams in a 10 mile relay at Park Square Coliseum. Shrubb training six weeks at the Coliseum track before his first indoor American appearance. Duffey named referee.
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Alfred Shrubb
Frank Kanaly
J. E. Myers
A. Williams
Shrubb
Coliseum
America
Olympiec Gardens
London
Teo
British Isles
Arthur Duffey
French Racing Club defeats Cambridge in track and field meet
The Racing Club of France won five events to Cambridge University’s four, taking the 12 and 16 pound weight throws, the mile, broad jump, and the 3 mile run. The Britons’ loss capped a string of sports setbacks across disciplines noted in a wide Atlantic sports column.
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Tommy Burns
Gunner Moir
Cambridge University
Racing Club of
France
Cambridge
Holden First Across Tape In Five Mile Skating Race
Holden won from a 60 yard start in the five mile professional handicap at Park Square rink last night. scratch contenders Hamilton Fred Mute Williams and Mac Dougall chased, with Merritt and young Hamilton also in the field. Mute impressed with a cordial reception and held second early. Holden led by a full lap at one point and finished about 40 yards ahead of Hamilton with Mute third and Merritt fourth.
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Park Square
Hamilton
Fred Mute
Williams
MacDougall
Merritt
Young Hamilton
Tielden
Mute
Tri State lawn tennis to present Miss Sutton with trophy
Directors of the Tri State lawn tennis tournament vote to award Miss May Sutton of California a new trophy replacing the missing bowl from the 1904 event. The original bowl, won in September, cost the club nothing and was valued at 250 dollars. A duplicate will be produced for future tournaments.
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Miss May Sutton
California
Miss Sutton
Vanderbilt Auto Race Rule Meeting In New York
The committee in charge of the Vanderbilt auto race will meet tomorrow to discuss proposed rules for next summer’s race. The main issue is whether to keep American road race rules or adopt the European rules, with several members favoring retention of the domestic standards.
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New York
Europe
Cuts Cornell's Chess Lead in Triangular College League
In New York on December 27 the Pennsylvania chess team shaved Cornell's lead in the Triangular College Chess league. After the day’s play Cornell sits only one point ahead. Final round pairings set Riedel of Cornell against McCoy of Brown and Burgess of Brown against Hughes of Pennsylvania with Black facing Bauder of Pennsylvania.
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Cornell
Riedel
McCoy
Brown
Burgess
Hughes
Black
Bauder
Likely Valuable Recruit for Princeton From Spokane Star
Spokane high school fullback Wallace DeWitt, 18, 171 pounds and nearly six feet, draws praise as a possible successor to cousin John R. DeWitt who won a 1908 Princeton game against Yale. Observers expect him to shine when he enrolls at Princeton next fall.
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Wash
Eastern College
Wallace DeWitt
Princeton
John R. DeWitt
Yale
Four Favorites Land Firsts at New Orleans
In City Park races on December 27, four favorites finished first. Winners listed include Rural Boy at 15 to 1 in the first race, Cooney K at 8 to 1 in the second, Tens to 2 in the third, and Hyperion at 9 to 1 in the fourth.
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Cooney K
Hyperion
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Attell and Moran Set for Historic Featherweight Bout
Abe Attell and Owen Moran prepare for a landmark 25 round featherweight match to close 1907 and open 1908 with Attell defending the title amid strong betting that the English challenger can test him. Moran, though skilled, is not seen as defeating the American champion, who may ride to a strategic decision.
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Abe Attell
Owen Moran
Hugo Kelly
Bill Papke
Attell-Moran
Attell
Moran
England
Lexington man buys Lotta mare for Europe racing
John Splan of Lexington Kentucky purchased Lotta the black mare trotter from Miss Lotta Crabtree. Lotta has a 2 08 1 4 record and won many Crabtree stables races last year. Splan plans to ship Lotta to Europe for next summer’s races.
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Lexington
Miss Lotta Crabtree
Boxing News From Boston to San Francisco Boxing Scene
Rumors and schedules cue a busy boxing period with Nelson sparring Attell for the Moran world title clash in San Francisco after noon on New Year’s. Baldwin faces Summers in a major lightweight bout as Langford challenges Sullivan twins. Johnny Thompson clashes with Donahue rumored in Boston. other cards in Philadelphia and Lawrence bring wide fan interest.
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Owen Moran
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France
Willie Lewis
Walcott to Box Gardner in Armory Opening Match
Joe Walcott the wonderful colored welterweight arrived after a Philadelphia triumph and signed to box Jimmy Gardner at the Armory Athletic Association opening meeting on January 7. Gardner aims to prove himself as welterweight champion and will train in Northboro under George Byers starting Monday.
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Jimmy Gardner
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Carruths Land Their Game in Bowling Match
Carruths and Chelsea Square posted strong scores last night with Carruths winning two games. Christopher led with 291, while Malden beat Casino alleys 2 to 1, with the second game decided by one pin.
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Carruth
Chelsea Square
Christopher
Malden
Tennis Players Balk at New Foot Fault Rule
Controversy rises over Sir S. Alfred E. Hicks proposed rule requiring servers to stand firmly behind the line. American players including top names would need to reconstruct their service motion, except for William A. Larned, if enforced. Reginald F. Doherty adheres to the new method.
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S. Alfred E. Hicks
Reginald F. Doherty
William A. Larned
Watertown Alumni Defeat High School Team 46 to 15
In Newton on December 27 the Watertown High alumni basketball team routed the regular high school squad 46 to 15 at the Y M C A hall. The alumni dominated early, building a commanding lead and maintaining it through a brisk afternoon game.
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Watertown
Newton
Watertown High
Y. M. CC
Blanken Leaves Nationals For Fresno Business Move
Cliff Blanken, star catcher for the Nationals, telegrams a friend that he has started a business in Fresno California and will not return to Washington to play baseball.
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Cliff Blankenship
Nationals
Fresno
Cal
Rumored 50 Yard Swim Elimination Faces Local Protests
New York December 27 The proposed removal of the 50 yard swim from National AAU championships is unlikely due to protests from many local athletes.
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New York
National Amateur Athletic Union
Somerville Grocers Sweep Powder House On Sudbury Alleys
The Somerville Grocers won the first and third games against the Powder House Associates at Sudbury alleys last night. Savage rolled a high three-string single with 287. Final scores show Somerville 485 419 446 totaling 1298 and Powder House 418 459 435 totaling 1512.
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Washington
Malden High to Meet Alumni Basketball Team
Malden High basketball team will play the alumni on the local Y M C A floor tomorrow in Malden. The game pits current players against former stars in a community matchup at the gym.
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Malden High
Gossip of the Athletes Sparks Olympic Crew Bets
Amateur oarsmen discuss the US Olympic crew for London with New York and Philadelphia contenders named. The Canadian A A will reinstate Longboat, potentially barring American participation in events he enters if the suspension remains.
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A. A
London
East Boston Defeats Newport Naval Reserves 22 to 15
In a rough East Boston victory over Newport Naval Reserves the champion team won 22 to 15. Harvey led with three baskets from difficult angles and Crowley added six fouls while Newport showed passing flair despite rough play. Time 20 minute periods. Attendance 1200.
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Lundin Seeks Return Match After Defeat to Gotch
Hjalmar Lundin the 200 pound Swedish wrestling champion and Fritz Hansen arrived on the United States from Christiania. Lundin, who lost his title to Frank Gotch at Des Moines two years ago, challenged Gotch for a rematch. Hansen, noted for over 106 wins, will meet Professor E. J. O'Connor of Yale under catch as catch can rules best two of three falls.
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Yale
Halpin Defies Irish American Club Over Olympic team role
New York December 27 Matthew P Halpin rejects protests by the Irish American Athletic Club against his appointment as manager and adviser of the US Olympic team to London. He says complaints should go to the Olympic committee and asserts he can prove detriments against accusers. The committee will act once formal charges arrive. initial indications favor Halpin remaining in his role.
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Ralph Rose
Sullivan
London
Little Abey
Phil Lewis
Trolley Dodgers
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Patricius Donovan
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Matthew P. Halpin
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Halpin
Athens
Olympic Committee
Olymoic Committee
Student team may result in track and field split
A prominent athlete warns that appointment disputes around Mr Hal pin are harming track and field. He says rising tensions could push the American team toward college men, with rumors that colleges will pool funds to cover expenses if clubs clash with the A A U.
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Halpin
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