Harvard Names Dr Frank Sexton Baseball Coach for 1911
Harvard athletic committee selects Dr Frank Sexton for varsity baseball coach for 1911 after weighing several candidates. Sexton, a Brown alumnus and former coach at Brown Michigan and Penn, is praised for his long coaching record and success. The decision follows a lengthy committee meeting and Sexton’s pending formal acceptance.
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Harvard Athletic Committee
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Fred Tenney
Boston Nationals
Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
Penn Medical School
Mike Lynch
Tift
Hatch
Nourse
Frank Sexton
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Westfield trounces Melrose in 45–18 basketball rout
Westfield High jumped Melrose early and dominated both halves to win 45 to 18. Eaton led Westfield with six floor goals while Wanamaker Sackett and Messenger added steady scoring as Melrose struggled against the running back game. Winship starred for Melrose but couldn’t offset Westfield’s strong defense.
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Westfield High
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Eaton
Whip City
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McLetchie
Avery
Elliott
Sackett
Wanamaker Eaton
T B
Wanamaker
Sackett Messenger
Viarie
Beak
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Ly F
Wentzel Priepemone
R. F
MeLetchie
Salassa
Limer
Clark
Yost Backs Caspar Whitney On Michigan Ranking Row
Hurry up Yost claimed Caspar Whitney ranked Michigan sixth in football due to a dispute over a Whitney article. He described press friction and recounting a $5 check he received, framed as proof of the quarrel.
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Caspar Whitney
Michigan
Whitney
Hurryup
Promoter Details McGraw Contract Worth 18000 a Year
Fight promoter Jack Gleason states Muggsy McGraw signed a five year contract paying 18000 dollars annually.
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Muggsy McGraw
No Girl in Boston for Ed Karger
From Kerrville Texas home of Eddie Karger the Red Sox southpaw comes a letter Boston fans will welcome even as it ends a romance that had gossipers buzzing since the season closed. Rumor said the sun tanned Texan loved a Boston waitress at a South End resort where the team stayed last summer.
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Red Sox
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Four Hundred
South End
Karger
Referee Assault Follows Close Boxing Match at Armory
Referee Dick Fleming awarded the decision to Daniel Flynn over Jack Sullivan at the Armory A. A. Sullivan struck Fleming after the verdict, sparking a brawl as Flynn and Sullivan exchanged blows. Sam Langford intervened to quell the melee amid crowd jeers and officials' anger. Flynn earned the win despite Sullivan’s late rally and aggressive defense.
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Daniel
Porky) Flynn
Jack Twin Sullivan
the Armory A. A
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Flynn
Sam Langford
Cambridge
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Wieming
Twin
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Porky
Theng Twin
Ande
Lynn
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Smith Looks Like Coming Champion
Dave Smith of Australia emerges as the leading middleweight claimant after a foul-assisted eight round win over Papke, with Papke’s title claim seen as strongest among rivals Gardner Kelly Klaus and Houck. Other notes cover Wolgast Moran London bout chances, O Kelly visiting Boston, and Hart’s injuries after defeat by Morris.
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Australia
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Papke
Gardner
Kelly
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Houck
Smith
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Ad Wolgast
Owen Moran
London
Wolgast
Tom Jones
Moran
Charley Warvey
Harvey
Eddie Karger Denies Boston Romance Rumor
In a Christmas letter from Kerrville Texas Eddie Karger rebuffs rumors of an engagement to a Boston woman. He notes he plans to stay on the ranch and punch cattle and hogs, describes hunting with Tris Speaker, mentions warm weather and rare norther wind storms, and wishes Paul Shannon a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
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Beantown
Tam
Tris Speaker
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Speaker
Boston Y M C A Defeats Bridgewater Normal School Alumni
The Boston Y M C A defeated the Bridgewater Normal School alumni at the gym last night 37 to 17. Harvard quarterback Dan O Flaherty played in the Bridgewater lineup, contributing a strong defensive showing.
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Cherry
Mickett
Clark
Zeigler
Hayes
Swift
Martin
Taunton Beats Worcester in One-Sided Polo Contest
Taunton defeated Worcester 10 to 3 in Taunton on December 27. Blount starred for Worcester and Curtis led Taunton with strong plays. Referee was Cusick, with Mansfield as timekeeper.
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Curtis
On Bone
Bahmer Thompson
Os T
Mercer Griffith
Quigley
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B. B
Dufresne Penge
Blount Secré
Fabrier
Gloucester Loses To Brockton 42 30 In Bay State Tilt
In Brockton Dec 27 Gloucester misfired in the Bay State professional league losing 42 to 30 to Brockton. Score Gloucester 42 Brockton 20. Crowley McCarthy Wyatt Cody Wallace Dearborn Corbett Greaney Mullaly among scorers. Reeree lord Cassity. Attendance not listed.
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Neary Cody
eNeip
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Counting on Conway Nationals eye Youngstown outfielder switch
Jim McAleer relies on Conway a Youngstown draftee, hoping he adapts to catcher for the Nationals. Conway shifted from catcher last season and is described as husky with a strong build suitable for a pro lineup.
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Conway
Youngstown
Nationals
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