Papke to Box Hugo Kelly in Milwaukee Showdown
In Milwaukee tonight Bill Papke of Spring Valley Illinois battles Hugo Kelly the Chicago Italian in a ten round fight under the Badger Athletic Club. The bout ends a long negotiation with Milwaukee boxing men finally securing the match. Papke is a relative newcomer but already commands a reputation as a knockout artist in middleweight ranks.
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J. Mack of Yale in Town
Yale's athletic trainer, spending the holiday vacation at his Chelsea home, appears in town for a brief visit and to rest during the break.
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Yale trainer Johnny Mack backs track talent for spring
Johnny Mack, famed Yale trainer, vacations with his family at Chelsea and predicts a strong track showing next spring. He recently visited Tad Jones in New York and expects Jones to return to New Haven by next week. Mack, though in New Haven only two years and a half, has rapidly made a name after succeeding Mike Murphy.
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New York
Tad Jones
New Haven
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New F Haven
Mike Murphy
W C Lowe, Noted Maine Horseman Dies in Portland
Willard C. Lowe, aged 63, renowned as Maine's cleverest horseman, died in Portland. He once drove a six horse coach in the White Mountains and ferried President Roosevelt around the city five years ago. The Portland Street Railway Car used a large snow plow hauled by 32.
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Willard C. Lowe
Maine
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Lorillard Jr Triumphs in Tuxedo Tennis Championship
Pierre Torti defeated Cornelius Lee in three sets in the final round at the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club. The tournament has run for a week and Lorillard Jr. previously won the club championship last year.
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Boston College High School Meet Set for January 20
A major interscholastic meet is planned by the Boston College High School Athletic Association in the college gym on January 20. Schools across the state are being invited to send representatives, with a rich program and valuable prizes for winners. The event aims to rival the annual Boston Athletic Association meet.
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Boxing Week Cards Set With Major Matches In Four Cities
Chelsea hosts the week's first boxing program led by Matty Baldwin versus Johnny Summers. Other bouts include Billy Kirkland versus Jack Doyle and Abe Attell against Owen Moran in Astoria. New York and Philadelphia matchups feature Rouse O'Brien vs Battling Harley and Donohue versus Scroggs while Augusta Maine and Los Angeles also host key bouts. The main event is a 12 round bout between Dave Sawyer and Larry Conley in Rockland and South Boston.
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Holy Name Five Prepares for Everett A A Battle
Gate of Heaven Holy Name manager Sullivan announces a home game against Everett A A tonight at Congress Hall South Boston. It follows a hard win over Neponset and precedes a Wednesday clash with East Boston A A. both Holy Name and East Boston have yet to lose this season.
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Busy Times for East Boston Basketball Roster
New Year starts with East Boston basketball trips to St Johnsbury Vermont for two games. The East Boston C L A battles Flushing New York on Saturday. Long Island team previously defeated East Boston on their visit. Fans plan to cover Campbell's $1000 bet on a single or series against Newport Naval Reserves on a neutral floor.
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Washington club urged friendlier stance toward Ban Johnson
The club's discord with its own organization has not yielded clear benefits and supporters suggest adopting a more cordial approach to President Ban Johnson to improve prospects.
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Mexican distance great Guerrero to run four hour NY race
Mexican long distance icon Guerrero prepares for a four hour race in New York aiming to set a landmark mark. The article profiles his status as a premier Mexican athlete and outlines expectations for the endurance challenge.
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New York
Newport Reserves Use Oil Rosin Trick In East Boston Game
Newport reserves attempted a foul play tactic by applying olive oil to their bodies to hinder blocking, then rosin powder was shared to counter the oil. East Boston captain received a box of rosin, and the home team switched momentum to win the game.
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Sprint card at Park Square track heats up next week
An all sprint program headlines a week of prep for professional riders quartering at Park Square Rink. The highlight is a three race series between Joe Fogler of Brooklyn and Iver Lawson of Chicago, two top sprinters never yet matched on the same track.
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Home Stretch Upbeat Pace for Post Christmas High School Basketball
With the post Christmas season starting next Thursday divisions tighten as Dorchester High faces Durfee High at Fall River on New Year's Day. East Boston High may cancel its Malden High game while English High meets Commercial High on Jan 2. Friday brings East Boston and Dorchester to Dorchester with anticipation high. South Boston High rumors persist but officials say chances are slim.
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Schoolboys Take Up Track in Early Indoor Season
English High School selects John O'Brien as captain for next season's football and leads a strong track effort under Coach O'Reilly. Newton High reports captain Ma honey and athletes training outdoors as spring weather improves.
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Greater Boston League Weekly High Scores On Alleys
The report lists the top scores rolled on multiple alleys in Greater Boston by various leagues for the week just closed. Highlights include standout performances by notable bowlers across several leagues and venues in the metropolitan area.
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Record highs from local bowling meet
Everett and Greater Boston teams set top marks with a 1510 high team total. Neptune Odd Fellows posted a 521 high team single. Burdett of Casino Lynn led individuals with 346, while Greene of Everett and Greater Boston scored 120 for best single.
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Bowling Leagues Report Slow Week After Christmas Holiday
A lull settled over local bowling circles during the midweek holiday with many alleys dark and the City league canceling Wednesday games. The Boston Pro League also paused as members attended other business, but officials expect renewed vigor next week.
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Highest totals in Newton Boat Club league scores
In the Newton Boat Club Newton league the club posted the highest team total of 2506 for a single event. G M J Bates of Riverdale achieved the top individual score with 582, also recording the highest single in the league at 206.
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Burns Second Gets Roasting in English Journal
An English journal ridicules the Burns Moir boxing bout, saying Moir showed no confidence from entering the business side of the ropes while Burns entered with a suave air and a disrespectful Yank wearing a cap before club members, nobles, and gentlemen.
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Gossip of the Athletes and Early 1900s Sports Hints
Buck Freeman's slugging saga with Minneapolis hits 18 homers 10 triples and 388 doubles. Alfred Shrubb's American defeat looming. Jockey Mountain injured after a toss. Light Note a failing horse. Hot Springs boxing resumes after New Year with Young Peter Jackson versus John Willie. Jack Pfiester predicts Cubs pennant repeat from 1907.
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John Willie
English distance runner Wilson to race in New York
The noted English road runner Wilson may appear in New York as part of long distance go as you please races at Palace Hall. He previously ran 10 miles in 57 minutes on a Middlesex road, a record pace revered by sports observers, aiming to challenge Shrubb who is viewed as capable of world record feats.
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Freeman Returns to Health after Severe Baseball Accident
Jerry Freeman, new first baseman for the Washington AL team, is recovering from a severe accident that threatened his return to active baseball and will leave the hospital soon.
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