English High Athletes to Hold Class Games Tomorrow
English High prepares for the interscholastic class games with over 100 trainees led by Captain Norton Burlingame Sherman Vitelli Sanford and O'Brien. The opening event marks the largest entry list since the program began and follows an indoor dual meet with Cambridge High and Lowell.
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O'Reilly
English High
Captain Norton
Burlingame
Sherman
Vitelli
Sanford
O’brien
Cambridge High School
Lowell Hgh
Lowell
Newton High
Brighton High
Boston
Featherstone
Woodlocks
Paul
Gossip of the Boxers Prompts Board Uncertainty and Fights Ahead
The Douglas A. C. board meeting pending with directors reportedly at odds, while Dave Deshler trains for a Friday bout with Sayers in Cambridge. Prominent boxing figures debate decisions and promoters clash with press over outcomes, including references to Sullivan, Gans, and Langford. Wid Sullivan set for a 15 round bout with Kid Parker in Baltimore tomorrow night.
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Douglas A
Douglas A. GC
Dave Deshler
Sayers
Cambridge
Deshler
Hid Sullivan
Sullivan
Baltimore
Maurice Herford
Joe Gans
Wid Sullivan
Flaherty
Herford
Former Boston star takes ownership of Troy ball club
Albany Jan 31 One major NY State league meeting feature was the transfer of the Troy franchise to John O'Brien of Watervliet and Edward Rabbitt of Troy O'Brien, a well known baseball player, was substitute outfielder on the 1903 Boston Americans champions.
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Albany
N. Y
Troy
John O’brien
Watervliet
Edward Rabbitt
Troy O’brien
Boston Americans
Next Bouts at B A A Feb 24 Open Classes
The next sparring tournament at the B A A will be held Saturday evening February 24. Open classes include 120 pounds 140 pounds and heavyweights. If preliminaries are required they will be held Wednesday February 21. Entries close February 17 and must be registered by George V. Brown at B A A.
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George V. Brown
Intercity Boutset with New York Scheduled for Feb 24
Intercity matches with New York set for Saturday evening February 24 at B A A. Five weight classes will be contested including 120 125 135 and 150 pounds. Boston teams to face New York have not yet been chosen but selections will occur within days.
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New York
Boston
Favor Bill for Canal From Lake Erie to Pittsburg
Washington January 31 The House sub committee of the committee on railways and canals today decided to report favorably a bill granting a federal charter for a 100 mile canal 12 feet deep between Pittsburg Penn and Lake Erie, the lake entrance to Ashtabula Ohio.
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Washington
House
Committee On Railways and Canals Today
Pittsburg
Penn
Lake Erie
Ashtabula
Lee Man Falls Dead in Drug Store
George H. Heath of Lee aged 61 collapsed and died after entering a Great Barrington drug store to consult Dr. Wilcox. Heath served as a government telegraph operator during the Civil War and was stationed in Albany.
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Great Barrington
George H. Heath
Lee
D. M. Wilcox
Mr. Streath
Albany
Dineen Still Out in Cold in Baseball Talks
Boston fans urge leaving baseball rules alone as Bill Dineen stalls on a contract. Collins vows to secure fair pay. Ferris laments being kept out of Hot Springs trip. Suburban league interest grows with 17 clubs represented. An umpire tale from college days ends with a wasted game and a postponed week.
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Bill Dineen
Boston
Ferris
Collins
Hot Springs
Blaney
West Roxbury
Roslindale
Hurley
Neponset
Lucas
Somerville
Rogers
Dorchester
Why I am a gentleman in boxing and other notes
Boston writers received a lengthy piece by Jack O'Brien arguing pugilism can be a fine art and a gentlemanly profession. He defends his right to be called gentleman above titles, proclaims composure and respect for women, and asserts he will knock down anyone who denies his gentility. The column also covers Terry McGovern’s confidence of beating Battling Nelson, O’Brien’s planned bouts, weigh-in debates, and a discussion on punishments for horses in racing. It notes Joe Gans, Nelson, and promoter opinions on matchups and weights, plus updates on Australian lightweights George O’Rourke and billiard prodigy Willie Hoppe.
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Boston
Jack O'Brien
America
Jack O’brien
Terry McGovern
Battling Nelson
Philadelphia
McGovern
West
Mt. Clemens
New York
Joe Humphrey
Nelson
Gans
Joe Gans
Baltimore
George O'Rourke
England
Europe
North Africa
O'Rourke
Johnny Dwyer
Kid Lavigne
Saginaw
Rock of Gibraltar
Land of the Free
Plan to revive boxing in hub
Boston may see boxing return via a new plan. Governors and mayors show limited opposition while a physical culture school model would allow open demonstrations by Battling Nelson and Joe Gans. Lectures Tuesday nights followed by pupil exhibitions Friday nights could lure back old fighters as boxing scholars.
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Boston
Governor Guild
Fitzgerald
Battling Nelson
Joe Gans
Nelson and
Gans
Jimmy Walsh
Steve O'Donnell
Quit Saloon or Diamond Threat From Browns Pitchers
St. Louis January 81. Pitcher Powell and catcher O Connor must quit either the saloon business or the Browns. Manager McAleer sent the notice from Youngstown Ohio stating they signed for 1906 with the understanding they would abandon saloon work and choose baseball full time. They are told to decide and report, with training to start if they opt to play.
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ST. Louis
Powell
O'Connor
McAleer
Browns
Youngstown
That Delehanty deal excites the Reds and players worth watching
Ed Ashenback calls Delehanty a great fit for Cincinnati as he hails Jim for his hard hitting and tendency to change games with his bat. The piece notes Bridwell’s salary dispute and a Boston trade, critiques spring training plans in New Orleans, and mentions Sebring and Altrock among other baseball chatter.
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Delehanty
Reds
Ed Ashenback
Jim
Associated Press
Seow
Macon
Hugh Jennings
Cornell
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Collins
Murphy
Chicago Nationals
Sebring
Williamsport
Chicago Daily News
Nick Altrock
Altrock
Altisek
Jack Kerin
New England League
Harry Taylor
Kerin
Amherst
Ilinois
Chicago
Wisconsin
Christy Mathewson
S. P. Carrick
Mathewson
New England
Bucknell College
Norfolk
New York Giants
New York
Andy Freedman
Amateur Basketball Teams Seek Scheduling Across Boston Area
Local clubs and youths list interest in arranging games with specific weight classes and neighboring organizations. Contacts include C J Collins in Boston and James Canary in Roxbury, among many others, seeking matched opponents for 90 to 120 pound divisions and various clubs.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
C. J. Collins
Purchase Street
Boston
Bennett
John EF. Carroll
Everett Street
Somerville
Alpha A. C
Harwood A. C
Hampstead A. C
Hale House
Lincoln House
Glendales
Barrymores
Myrrtle
A. C
James Canary
Mechanic Street
St. John’s
William A. James
Roxbury
Dorchester Heights
Marblehead A. A
South Bay
Hingham A. A
Readville
H. G. Welch
Winthrop Square
Sacco
Edgar Nourse
Beach Street
Malden
North End Union
Robert Berger
McCormack Sets American Plunge Record at Brookline
Al MacCormack, 23, of Brookline Swimming Club, broke the American record for the plunge with a 69 feet 4 inch distance at the Brookline natatorium. The previous mark, 69 feet, was held by Adams of the New York A C. MacCormack, former national plunge champion, achieved the feat with a straight start after joining the Brookline club since its organization.
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Brookline
al MacCormack
Adams
MacCormack
Brookline Swimming Club
New York
Cambridge Boy Deshler Aims For World Boxing Crown
Cambridge fans hail Dave Deshler after a decisive win over Kid Sullivan in Washington. If he defeats Sam Sayers in Cambridge tomorrow, many believe he can challenge the country's best welterweights. Battling Nelson predicts Deshler could become among the top men in his weight class if successful. Deshler rose quickly from a novice to a rising contender in just a year.
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Cambridge
Dave Deshler
Deshler
Sullivan
Washington
Sayers
Boston
Nelson
Harvard Relay Teams Chosen For B A A Meet Trials
Provisional Harvard relay squads named after trials on Holmes Field for the February 10 B A A meet against Yale. Each Harvard runner will cover 780 yards, with ten men listed and a late trial to select four final runners. Class relay teams also named: 1906 Dorman Strauss Whitman Macdonald Ames. 1907 Doyle Brinsmade Thompson Locke Jenks. 1908 Van Brunt Haskell Becker Edwards Francis. 1909 Harris Whittaker Allen Rand Fritz.
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Harvard
Holmes Field
Yale
Young
Turner
Miller
Minot
Dana
Dives
van Brink
H. H. Whitman
H. A. Whitman
Brinsmade
T. IL. Dorman
T. Strauss
Macdonald
Ames
Doyle
Thompson
Locke
Jenks
van Brunt
P. C. Haskell
Becker
P. Edwards
H. R. Francis
Harris
Whittaker
C. T. Allen
Rand
Fritz
Boston Yacht Club Elects New Officers At Annual Meeting
Benjamin P. Cheney ceases to be commodore as Edward P. Boynton is elevated to chief position at the Boston Yacht Club annual meeting held in Rowe's wharf clubhouse. A Douglass becomes vice commodore, J F Brown endorsed as rear commodore, Walter Burgess retains secretary-treasurer, and the two year executive committee includes Cheney Lanning Potter and Smith. The membership committee lists Lewis Burgess Percival and Laurait Jr. for two years. D H Foster named regatta chairman for one year.
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Benjamin P. Cheney
Boston Yacht Club
Rowe's Wharf
Edward P. Boynton
Cheney
A. Douglass
J. F. Brown
Walter Burgess
C. D. Lanning
H. S. Potter
E. F. Smith
W. G C. Lewis
Hollis Burgess
L. F. Percival
C. E. Lauriat, Jr
D. H. Foster
Kk. G. Fisher
G. B. Doane
B. §. Permar
Many Boston Tourists Sail for Jamaica
The United Fruit Company steamer Admiral Dewey, Captain L. H. Porter, sailed from Long Wharf for Jamaica with a large passenger list. Saloon passengers include Mrs. R. B. Sherman, Miss Marguerite Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Washburn, W. S. Kaulback, J. Tyler Shackleford, Miss Mary B. Waldron, A. R. Crosby, and numerous Boston residents.
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United Fruit Company
Admiral Dewey
Ll. H. Porter
Long Wharf
Jamaica
Brookline
Boston
A. D. Howlett
Missl. J. Reynolds
C. H. Keep
H. C. Parsons
W. H. Stevens
W. P. Glynn
Charles P. Healy
Walter J. Simpson
M. Glynn
W. F. Smith
David A. Somes
C. Barton
A. J. Monroe
Esterbrook, Pranklin D. White
F. E. Bacon
War to the Knife against Donovan in Ninth Regiment
A political and military dispute surrounds Colonel William H. Donovan of the Ninth Regiment. Key figures include Major-General Bancroft, Adjutant-General Frye, and Representative Patrick Shiels, with ongoing protests led by Sergeant Mark A. King. Bills and inquiries seek to determine Donovan’s legal command while records and statute limits hinder decisive action.
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William H. Donovan
Ninth Regiment
William A. Bancroft
Bancroft
Donovan
Ninth
Patrick Shiels
South
Boston
Mark A. King
Company C
Frye
Representative Shiels
Shiels
Busy Time for the Firemen
Three alarms for fires within about 45 minutes kept the police and fire crews busy last evening. A blaze in 94 High Street damaged a paper company store room for about 50 dollars. A second fire at 85 to 91 Fulton Street hit the Young Biscuit Company with an estimated 50 dollars in losses. A chimney fire at 288 Hanover Street prompted a third alarm before 6 30.
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High Street
Breed & Badger
Hubbard Paper Company
J. W. Camrell Company
Paper Company
Fulton Street
Young Biscuit Company
Hanover and
Richmond Streets
Hanover Street
Captain Castro and crew win Carnegie hero fund honors
Captain Mark Castro of the schooner Alberta and six crew members were awarded medals and cash from the Carnegie hero fund for rescuing 42 crew and 10 passengers from the Clyde liner Cherokee on January 14 near Brigantine shoals off Atlantic City. The total of 9500 includes 1500 to Castro, 500 to each crew member, 5000 established for his son's education, and 500 to each crewman as part of the award.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Mark Castro
Alberta
Brigantine Shoals
Atlantic City
N. J
San Domingo
New York
Carnegie Hero Fund
Castro
Lowell Textile Defeats Harvard Second 24 to 9 in Lowell
Lowell Textile School basketball beat Harvard second team 24 to 9 at Southwick Hall. Lowell players Walker and Church starred, with McCarthy leading Harvard. Baskets came from Church Walker Gay Farr Fields McCarthy, fouls 20 to 15, attendance about 150. Referees Chamberlain and Thorpe. Timor-Kahn.
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Lowell
Lowell Textile School
Harvard
Southwick Hall
McCarthy
Walker
Church
McDonald
CL Eases
Aeelks D
Willey Gay
Cecree
Field
McCarthy Farr
Gay
Farr
Fields
Chamberlain
Thorpe
Timor—Kahn
Say He Stole His Own Bond
Atlanta January 31 sensational phase in the case of James S Strobhar former agente r met of the Atlantic Coast Line at Gainesville Florida brought back from Canada on a charge of defalcation American Surety Company of New York filed proceedings claiming the $600 deposited at the Neal Bank of Atlanta to secure Strobhar's bond in the embezzling case is part of the funds alleged to have been embezzled by him.
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Atlanta
James S. Strobhar
Agermet
Atlantic Coast Line
Gaineseville
Fla
Canada
American Surety Company of
New York
Neal Bank of
Strobhar
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