Scrimmage results list top sprinters and distance runners
A clipped program lists scratch entries for track events including 40 yard dash with W D Py and J F O’Connell, 60 yard dash Harry L Hillman, 1000 yard run H E White and James P Pollietta, 45 yard high hurdles A B Shaw and Forest Smithson, mile run James P Sullivan and Gu Haskins, high jump H A Gid and Renaud, and shot W W Coe.
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W. D. Py A
J. F. O'Connell
As. Y. A. Co
C. S. Seitz
Dan Key
De‘oit
A. C
Harry L. Hillman
INS YY
A.C
H. E. White
Amherst
James P. Pollietta
ASC
Guy Haskins
U. of P
A. B. Shaw
Alae Forest Smithson
Portland
James P. Sullivan
Gu Haskins
Anne Ee
H. A
Gidi Aly Ting Renaud
W. W. Coe
Boston Athletic Association Indoor Meet Promises Big Show
Mechs building hosts the annual indoor meet with upward of 600 athletes entered. The 40 yard events attract about 150 entries and will require preliminary trials and semifinals. Star sprinters include Dan Kelly and J J Vickery as well as J J O Connell and Seitz. Relays feature Harvard Yale and a three cornered Pennsylvania Dartmouth Cornell clash. Mel Sheppard may appear as reinstatement prospects brighten. Tickets for top balcony only, no ladies.
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Great Boston Athletic Association
Mechanics’ Building
America
Gartmell
Pennsylvania
Seitz
Heating
Harvard
Yale
Dartmouth
Cornell
Boston Athletic Association
Chicago Athletic Association
South Boston A. C
Cambridgeport Gym
St. Alphonsus
Mel Sheppard
New York
Sheppard
George Brown
Schreck and Ross Fight to Ten Round Draw in New Orleans
In New Orleans on January 31, Mike Schreck of Cincinnati and Tony Ross of Philadelphia fought ten rounds to a draw in a featured boxing bout. The bout kept fans engaged as both fighters exchanged rounds with no victor.
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New, Orleans
Mike Schreck
Cincinnati
Tony Ross
Philadelphia
Roxbury Club Seeks 125 Pound Teams and Expenses Paid
The Hilot A. C. of Roxbury seeks matches for 125-pound teams with full expenses paid. Address William Bradford at 18 Cesighton Street Jamaica Plain for inquiries.
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Hilot A. C
Roxbury
Desire
William Bradford
Cesighton Street
Jamaica
Fiain
Boston Polo Team Suffers 6 1 Defeat by Providence
Providence routed Boston 6 to 1 at Park Square Coliseum with Thompson starring for Providence and Bert Mallory standing out for Boston in a high scoring polo clash. The game featured multiple goals by Thompson and solid defense from Mallory as crowds of about 500 watched the lopsided affair.
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Providence
Boston
Park Square Coliseum
Hart
Bert Mallory
Thompson
Lincolnerty
Coggeshall Mallers
Sutherland
Hardy
Mids Piacelely
Lincoln
ceCe
Mallory
Connell
Hal- Ilhan
Peet
Big Chief Bender dominates live bird shoot in Philadelphia
Big Chief Bender of the Philadelphia Athletics hits 25 straight birds in a live bird shooting match against Fred Schwartz, winning by four. The feat is pitched as exceptional by sports writers and linked to broader Olympic and athletic news and notes.
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Big Chief Bender
Philadelphia Athletics
Fred Schwartz
Philadelphia
Bender
Two Boxers Briggs and Cote Fight Six Rounds No Decision
In Biddeford Maine Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea Massachusetts and Arthur Cote of Biddeford exchanged six rapid rounds with no decision rendered.
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Biddeford
Jimmy Briggs
Chelsea
Mass
Arthur Cote
New Haven Defeats Pawtucket 9 to 4 in Big Game
New Haven outplayed Pawtucket at New Haven, winning 9 to 4 in a decisive home game. The victory extended New Haven's early-season form as fans watched the teams clash for the first time this season.
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New Haven
Conn
Pawtucket
Stone School Defeats Roxbury Latin 6–2 at Braeburn Rink
Stone School defeated Roxbury Latin 6 to 2 at the Braeburn Rink in Newton on January 31. The game finished under electric lights.
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Stone School
Roxbury
Newton
Roxbury Latin
Pin Boys Clash for Boston Woven Hose Championship
The Production Department and Hose Room fives of Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co meet tonight at Old South alleys for the championship. Lineups feature Ed Gallagher, John Coulahan, Ralph Conder, George Mather, Tom Kerrigan against Tom Harney, Alexander, McDougall, Ed Butcher, W Bannister, Walter Graham.
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Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Company
Old South
Ed. Gallagher
John Coulahan
Ralph Conder
George Mather
Tom Kerrigan
Tom Harney
Alexander
McDougall
Butcher
W. Bannister
Walter Graham
More Troubles Break for Rube Waddell
Philadelphia reports Mrs May Waddell has filed for divorce on desertion grounds. This marks the third domestic clash for the famed pitcher currently in Mobile Alabama teaching a preparatory school. He is due back soon to answer the suit.
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Philadelphia
Rube Waddell
May Waddell
Connie Mack
Rube
Waddells
Danvers
Waddell
Mobile
Ala
Attell Stops Neil in 13th Round in San Francisco
Abe Attell defeated Frankie Neil by stoppage in the 13th round of a scheduled 20 round bout in San Francisco. Attell dominated the fight though Neil showed bravery, with about 1800 spectators watching the event.
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Abe Attell
Neil
San Francisco
Frankie Neil
Attell
Balenti Named Carlisle Indian Base Ball Captain
Carlisle Pennsylvanians report Michael Balenti a Cheyenne from Oklahoma has been elected captain of the Carlisle Indian baseball team for the coming season. He has played third base and catcher and is the prospective Indian football quarterback, listed at 11 feet 10 inches tall and about 150 pounds as he trains for the season.
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Balenti
Carlisle Indian
Carlisle
Penn
Michael Balenti
Oklahoma
Hub Curlers Lose Finals In Grand International Curling
The Thistle Curling Club of New York beat the Boston Curling Association 19 to 8 at Brookline Country Club to win the Gordon Rink medal championship. Skips Thomas Watt and J. W. McGaw led their teams with sharp shots as spectators watched a chilly morning final.
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Thistle Curling Club
New York
Boston Curling Association
Brookline Country Club
Thistle Curling Club of New York
Gordon
Grand International Curling Association of America
Thomas Watt
Alexander Dickson
Alexander Fraser
Charles McKenwie
Boston
J. W. McGaw
J. T. Paul
J. Buckner
J. Gould
Boston Latin Defeats Brown and Nichols 26 13 in Newton
Boston Latin triumphed over Brown & Nichols 26 to 13 at the Newton Y M C A Hall. Superior teamwork carried the Latin five as this January 31 contest concluded.
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Brown & Nichols
Boston Latin
Newton
Newton Y. M. C. A
Sheppard Ban Will Remain in Effect for Irish A A
The Middle Atlantic division AAU registration committee refused to reconsider Melvin Sheppard’s suspension for assaulting Penn runner Guy Haskins at the First Regiment Armory on January 24. He is barred from all contests until after March 1, keeping him from the Boston AAU games tomorrow night.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Middle Atlantic
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Melvin Sheppard
Irish A. A
Guy Haskins
University of Pennsylvania
Sheppard
Boston
Newton High Dominates Brookline 11 1 in Brae Burn Hockey
Newton High defeated Brookline High 11 to 1 on the Brae Burn rink. Goals by Paul four, Wells eight, Tewksbury three. Referee Stevens, umpires Mackay Howe. Time 20 minute periods.
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Newton
Newton High
Brookline High
Newton Bigil
Mellen
A. Cady
Hann
Caton Pro Legere
Mason Whittlesey
C. P
Secase Et P
Slocum
Seorumal
Collins
Cininsbatoee
Brookline
Paul
Wells
Tewksbury
Mason
Stevens
Mackay
Howe
Faxon
Dutch
Quincey High School Five Defeat Milton 25 to 12
Quincy January 31 The Quincey High School five earned another win by edging Milton 25 to 12 in a well played game at the High School gymnasium.
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Quincy
Quincey High School Five
Milton
Cornell and Harvard Meet in First Undefeated Hockey Clash
Harvard faces Cornell in a 2:30 p.m. Stadium showdown as both teams arrive undefeated. Pell and Ford lead Harvard’s attack while Washburn guards the net and Willets works at point. Newhall returns to form as Hicks and Rumsey are speedy forwards in a keen rivalry.
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Harvard
Cornell
New York
Ithacans
Crimson
Copley Square
Pell
Ford
Washburn
Willets
Newhall
Hicks
Rumsey
Lneup
F. Feeewee F
Greer Hicks
Ber Rumsey
Sally Newhall
Teyche Ford
P Matchner Willets
P. Sayles Washburn
Adler
Big Cycle Card At Paris Square Track Tonight
Tonight at Paris square track a 10 mile open and a 15 mile paced race headline the program. John Bedell of Lymbrook and Nat Butler of Cambridge meet in 5 mile heats while Floyd Krebs of Newark aims to win both pro races. Bedell, a Long Island rider, has a strong pace background and recent international form.
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John Bedell
Lymbrook
L. I
Nat Butler
Cambridge
Paris Square
Floyd Krebs
Newark
N. J
Bedell
Long Island
Paris
Berlin
Neptune Odd Fellows team sets league record with 1442 total
The Neptune squad of the Odd Fellows' League posted a league record 1442 team total last night led by a single string mark by W. Bean. Scores show Cambridge 463 406 1442 and Bethesda 450 469 420 1825, while Commercial posted 439 419 423 1981.
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Neptune
Odd Fellows’ League
W. Beanland
Nepung of View
Sussman issues chess challenge for New England title
A. M. Sussman the current champion issues a letter to the Post inviting any New England chess players to challenge him for the New England chess title. He states terms to be agreed later and acceptance of any challenger who wishes to enter a title match. He notes John F. Barry declined to contest.
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Sussman
John F. Barry
New England
A. M. Sussman
Power Boat Show Exhibitors Honor Manager With Gift
About 20 exhibitors at the power boat show gathered after the last session and presented manager Chester T. Campbell with a silver service. John S. Poynan of Newburyport spoke, as a director of the New England Engine & Roasts Association, before a vaudeville show and lunch.
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Chester T. Campbell
John S. Poynan
Newburyport
New England Engine & Roasts Association
John L Sullivan Returns Home to Boston for Big Week
John L Sullivan plans a major homecoming in Boston next week at the Palace Theatre. He promises he has “the biggest victory” yet and will perform an act with sparring partner Jake Kilrain, whom he defeated in 75 rounds in 1888 at Richburg Mississippi.
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John LL. Sullivan
Boston
Sullivan
John Barleycorn
John L
Palace Theatre
Jake Kilrain
Richburg
Miss
Fitzgerald and Quill to clash at the Armory club next Tuesday
Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn arrives in Boston to train at the Armory A A gym and bathe. He meets Tommy Quill of Brockton next Tuesday in a triple A club bout as both men prepare for competition in lightweight ranks.
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Willie Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Fighting Harp
Boston
Armory A. A
Fitzgerald
Tommy Quill
Brockton
Triple A
Quill
Harry Gath
Northboro
Joe Gans
Mike Twin Sullivan
Jimmy Gardner
Charley Neary
Jack McClelland
Elwood McCloskey
Tim Callahan
Buddy Ryan
Willie
Harry Lewis
Jimmy Britt
Mike Ward
Gus Gardner
Martin Canole
Maurice Thompson
Adam Ryan
Terry Martin
Eddie Hanlon
Gans
Papke-Kelly
Milwaukee
Papke
Jack
Jack O’brien
Criterion A. C
al Kaufmann
Armory Club
Jimmy Stone
Joe Wagner
Jimmy
Old Howard
Robert Fitzsimmons
Donahue Defeats Kloby In 12 Round Victory
Roxbury fighter Donahue defeats Kloby of the same city after 12 rounds under referee decision at West End Athletic Club. prelims saw Walsh draw with Limerick and Haighey draw with McKinnon in four rounds.
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Lawrence
West End Athletic Club
Young Donahue
Roxbury
Young Kloby
Charley Walsh
Newton
Young Limerick
Haverhill
Eght
Charles Haighey
Lowell
Bill McKinnon
Boston
Carson Fails to Throw Anderson in Challenge Bout
Carson did not throw Anderson within the 30 minute period set for the match at Caine's College of Physical Culture. The bout ended without a decisive throw as agreed.
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Carson
Anderson
Caine’s College of Physical Culture
Misky Defeats McHale in New England Pool Championship
Misky dominated McHale in Miah Murray’s pool tournament final for the New England championship winning 125 to 8 last night.
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Misky
McHale
Miah Murray
New England
Doves May Be Traded Between Boston And Brooklyn
Two star players Davy Brain and Johnnie Bates may leave the Boston National lineup for Brooklyn ahead of the 1908 season. Patsey Donovan pursues Brain to strengthen the Dodgers outfield with Bates also in play as Kelley weighs third baseman options. Brain’s erratic fielding and slipped hitting near season end spark the Brooklyn bid while Bates’ form declined last year, prompting hopes he could revive in another city.
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Davy Brain
Johnnie Bates
Brooklyn
Patsey Donovan
Trolley Dodgers
Dovey
Sheehan
Pittsburg
Pirates
Donovan
Brooklyns
Dave Brain
Baltimore
Joe Kelley
Sweeney
Dahlen
Brain
Davey
Browne
Kelley
Sun Field
Bates
Connecticut League to Start April 28 and Meriden Move
At a special Connecticut base ball league meeting Norwich will move to Meriden with Meriden paying 1250 for players and franchise. New London moves to New Britain leaving both New London and Norwich without baseball this year. Season set to begin April 28 instead of May 1 as previously decided.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut Baseball League
Norwich
Meriden
New London
New Britain
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