Football Rules Status At Intercollegiate Meeting
At the Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting in New York football rules dominated discussion. Of 75 colleges surveyed, 50 accepted the current rules, 17 favored changes, while eight urged removing the forward pass entirely or altering line scrimmage placement. Debates centered on the forward pass onside kick and game division into periods with several opposing the higher officiating costs.
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New York
Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States
Hotel Astor
Cated
Tennis champion Doherty dead in London
Rosinald F. Doherty elder of the Doherty tennis brothers died in London after a long illness born 1874 he was England champion 1897 1900 and with H Doherty won the English doubles 1897 1901 and US doubles 1902 they helped win the Davis Cup in 1902 and 1903 and defeated Ward and Davis in Newport singles title efforts
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London
Rosinald F. Docherty
St. Peter's College
Trinity Hall
Cambridge
England
H. Nh. Doherty
Ward
Wright
R. D. Little
Hogan and Murphy Feud Spurs Racial Strain in Markman Role
Report notes grave fears that Hogan the new Markman will never get along with Dan Murphy due to racial feeling, signaling tension in the office and potential leadership conflict.
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Hogan
Markman
Dan Murphy
Tenney targets McGraw players in New York pursuit
Fred Tenney visited New York as a first stop in scouting prospects for a Boston Nationals overhaul. whispers say he opened talks with John McGraw but no trades are set. McGraw plans to keep his roster for a potential championship run, with Fletcher and Schafer favored by Tenney but beyond reach.
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New York
Fred Tenney
Boston Nationals
McGraw
Bostons
Tenney
Fletcher
Schafer
Fred
Boston
Amateur boxers fill Armory tourney lineup
Forty seven entrants listed for the Armory A A boxing show set to begin at 7 45 this evening. Competitors span Boston Cambridge Dorchester Roxbury and surrounding clubs with weights from 117 to 197 pounds and special matchups including Eric Peterson vs Young Regan Nick Albenes vs Cy Goodman and Bill Corrigan vs Henry Connors.
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Armory A. A
W. F. Sullivan
Revere
Ww. Southerland
Slymounth
Frank Wentworth
South Boston
Charles Knaus
Norwood
Pasquale Deluca
Boston
H. J. Brown
Lle Niles
Lynn Y. M. G. A
Mark Welly
Riverside Boat Club
Eddie Forbes
Chelsea
Eric Peterson
Roslindale
Young Regan
East Boston
Nick Albenes
Cy Goodman
Columbia Theatre
Bill Corrigan
Henry Connors
Casnbridge
A A U Controversy Spurs Reform Debate in Athletics
The column argues the Athletics Research Association seeks to broaden school athlete representation in the A A U and tighten the amateur pro line. It notes critics lack inside experience, contrasts Sargent and Harvard views with Porter, and highlights Dartmouth, Gotch, and other figures in ongoing sports debates.
Boxing Rules and History in Early 20th Century Queries
The letter discusses how a champion can win a title by decision or knockout and asks about knockout definitions. It notes Boston Nationals manager Fred Tenney and a potential mascot. It mentions Leo Houck, Andrews Sporting Guide, and a 1908 Johnson Burns bout. asks where to send for guides and stamps.
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Boston
Fred Tenney
Boston Nationals
Leo Houck
Lancaster
Penn
Harry Lewis
Jack Johnson
Tom Burns
Sydney
S. W
Johnson
Porky Flynn Faces Ferguson in Armory Club Bout
Boxing rumor mill buzzes as Porky Flynn earns a chance to box Sandy Ferguson at the Armory Club next Tuesday. He may also meet Don O Kelly in Syracuse on January 17 replacing Al Kubiak, with Carl Morris in Oklahoma talk. Flynn’s form has improved under Sam Langford since Sullivan defeat, drawing strong local interest.
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Porky” Flynn
Jack Twin Sulivan
Sandy Ferguson
Armory Club
Syracuse
N. Y
Don O'Kelly
Tommy Ryan
Flynn
al Kubiak
O'Kelly
Carl Morris
Indiana
Marvin Hart
Morris
Oklahoma
Porky
Merguson
Sullivan
Jim Stewart
Jim Barry
Sam Langford
Chelsea
Sandy
Alec McLean
Ferguson
Jack Sheehan
Maffitt Flaherty
Dick Fleming
Billy LeClair
Young Donahoe
Boston
Cy Smith
Albany
Dave Deshler
Cambridge
Fall River
Donahoe
Deshler
Ray Wood
Kid Willetts
Joe Eagan
Johnny Caville
Eagan
Caville
Willetts
Wood
Glad Hand Awaits Red Sox on Coast
Boston American base ball team planned a warm coast reception in February for spring training in California. Fans across Frisco and Los Angeles expected big gates and lively exhibitions, while players like Neal Ball and Duffy Lewis drew attention in winter leagues. Boston reporters and club figures shared optimism about a bright California visit.
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Red Sox
Boston American Baseball
California
Pacific Coast
New England
Frisco
Los Angeles
Boston American
Sacramento
Benjamin Franklin Hunt
John
J. Taylor
Boston
New York
Neal Ball
Cleveland Club
Duffy Lewis
Ben ¥. Hunt
Coast trip backs Bosox plan amid climate doubts
John J Taylor Patsy Donovan and Hugh McBreen finalize travel details for a coast training camp at the American League headquarters as Billy Purtell voices climate concerns. Hugh Duffy says the coast is fine and players slept better once away from earthquakes, citing a safe trip and good air.
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John J.taylor
Patsy Donovan
Hugh McBreen
Golden State
Billy Purtell
California
Red Sox
Hugh Duffy
Chicago White Sox
Hughey
John T
Duffy
Bay State Auto Association Elects E A Gilmore President
E A Gilmore is elected president of the Bay State Automobile Association and also leads the Farm Club of well known sportsmen. The piece notes show attendants in Swiss Guard uniforms and traces origins to Boston and New York events. It also covers car company ownership rumors and racing plans for Ralph De Palma with his Simplex at Guttenburg on Jan 2.
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Mel” Sheppard
New York
Sheppard
Abel Rival
Egan
Apa
E. A. Gilmore
Bay State Automobile Association
Mr. Gilmore
Farm Club
Madison Square Garden
Chester I. Campbell
Anager
Boston
Mechanics’ Building
Lake Winnipesaukee
New York Sun
George J. Dunham
Royal Tourist Car Company
Consolidated Motor Car Company of
Cleveland
Consolidated
Royal Tourist
Pennsylvania
Ralph de Palma
Guttenburg
Bruce Brown
Louis Disbrow
Montague Roberts
Wilcox
Fast Independent Team for Arlington Formed
A fast ice hockey team in Arlington known as the Middlesex Hockey Club has been formed. It will draw much from last year's Inter scholastic league champions with William Scannell as captain and forward. other forwards include Osgood Sloane Hutchinson and Jones. For defense the lineup features Buttrick Buckley and Hill. They opened the season last Monday at Spy Pond defeating the Winchester Independents. Scannell seeks additional fast independent teams for Saturday games and can be reached at 18 Webster street Arlington.
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Arlington
Middlesex Hockey Club
William Scannell
Osgood
Sloane
Hutchinson
Jones
Buttrick
Buckley
Hill
Spy Pond
Winchester Independents
Scannell
Webster Street
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