Reminiscences of a World Welterweight Champion in Business
The narrative follows William Mellody a.k.a. Honey Mellody, who leaves boxing for a Boston drug business with a partner. After failed disputes and a court loss, Mellody reinvigorates his life with a Paris boxing match plan, travels to Cherbourg, trains at sea, and uncovers a suspected staged challenge by a rival sailor, setting up a tense confrontation on the voyage.
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Boston
New York
New York Globe
Dorchester
William Mellody
Charlie Harvey
Willie Lewis
Paris
Mme
Harvey
Lewis
France
Broadway
Avenue
Stanley Ketchell
Tennessee
Cherbourg
Stalling
London
Harvard to wear numbers in New Year Oregon game
The Harvard varsity will be numbered for the January 1 clash with Oregon to help spectators identify players. Oregon practices privately while Harvard nicknamed players train as trainers prepare the squad for the warm conditions and a 2 PM kickoff.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harvard
West
Harvard Warriors
Oregonians
Eddie Casey
Harvard Oregon classic referee chosen for Pasadena game
George Varnell, renowned Pacific coast official, will referee the Harvard Oregon classic at Pasadena on New Year’s day after unanimous agreement by Harvard coach Hob Fisher and Oregon coach Shy Huntington. Stanford veteran Plowden Stoot will head linesman with Ernest L. Quigley and Henry Butterfield in support roles.
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George Varnell
Northwest
Oregon
Washington
California
Pasadena
Varnell
Hob Fisher
Harvard
Pacific Coast
Fisher
Walter Camy
Ernest L. Quigley
Middle West
Plowden Stoot
Stanford
Henry Butterfield
Brookline
Mass
Casey Among West’s Finest For Forward Passing
The passage highlights Casey as one of the best forward passers the West has produced. He can throw a football with remarkable distance and accuracy, rivaling the kicking ability of many others.
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Casey
West
Butterfield Named East Official For Harvard Oregon Rose Bowl
Henry Butterfield of Brookline, known as a longtime football official, is selected as the East field judge for Harvard versus Oregon in the Tournament of Roses. He travels to California after Christmas, with Harvard Athletic Association treasurer Fred Moore backing him. Butterfield, a Pittsburgh native who moved to Boston, has officiated many high school and college games and is noted for his deep understanding of the game and ability to handle Western officials in the clash.
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Henry Butterfield
Brookline
East
West
California
Bob Fisher
Harvard
Shy Wuntington
Oregon Eleven
Butterfield
Fred Moore
Harvard Athletic Association
Pittsburg
Duquesne Country and Athletic Club
Boston
Major Moore
Brown
Fritz Pollard
Occidentals
Cantabrigians
Eeast
Umpire Leads Field Officials in Penalties and Roles
The umpire oversees most 15 yard penalties while other officials handle smaller setbacks. Head linesman calls off side plays near scoring range. Putterfield is 46 and recently moved from Winthrop to Coolidge Corner with his wife and family.
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Putterfield
Winthrop
Coolidge Corner
Recapture of Jailbirds Near Meriden After Wethersfield Escape
Edward Slattery Charles Dewey and Frank Land were recaptured near Meriden after a running chase in which three shots were fired. John Rickless escaped during the pursuit. authorities expect he will be caught between Meriden and Hartford.
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Meriden
Conn
Edward Slattery
Charles Dewey
Frank Land
Wethersfield
John Rickless
Hartford
North Colony Road
Bonin
Scheurer
Land
Bartram
Colony Road
Four Escapees From Connecticut Prison Sparking Rewards
Edward Slattery aged 28, serving life for second degree murder, escaped from Bridgeport with three burglars. Charles Dewey 38 from New Haven 1911 burglary robbery, John Rickless 82 from Bridgeport this year for burglary, Frank Land from New London 1917 theft. Deputy Warden Parker alerted Connecticut and Massachusetts police. $100 reward offered for each capture.
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Edward Slattery
Bridgeport
Charles Dewey
New Haven
John Rickless
Frank Land
New London
Slattery
Parker
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Arlington High to Meet Alumni in New Year Ice Clash
Arlington High School seven, of the Inter scholastic Hockey League, will train this week for the season opener against the alumni on New Year’s morning January 1 1920. The game moves from Christmas due to ice conditions and will be played on Spy Pond. The league opener against Cambridge Latin School was postponed to January 7 after the schedule revision.
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Arlington High School
Spy Pond
Arlington
Cambridge
Concord High School Independent Hockey Practice Continues
During vacation, Concord High School's independent hockey club continues drills to stay in top shape for the season ahead. Practices are held on the Sudbury River Meadows, where home games will be played.
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Concord
Concord High School
Sudbury River Meadows
Bowling Match At Arlington Spy Pond Alleys
The Cottage Park Yacht Club bowling team from Winthrop visits Arlington Boat Club on Spy Pond shore for an Amateur Boston Pin Bowling League match. Arlington Boat Club hosts on its alleys this evening.
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Cottage Park Yacht Club
Winthrop
Arlington Boat Club
Spy Pond
Arlington
Boston
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