John L Sullivan Visibly Welcomed in Boston Return
The retired champion John L. Sullivan returns to Boston’s Howard Theatre where old friends greet him. He speaks on eras past, contrasts today’s commercial boxing with his time, and predicts the outcome of a hypothetical Jeffries Johnson match depending on purses and films. He notes fans remember him and laments modern money tied to showmanship.
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Burg
John L
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
John Lh. Sullivan
Howard
John J
Kilrain
Betwen Jeffries
Johnson
Jeffries
Jiggs Takes Over Chicago Semi Pro Baseball Team
John Donohue known as Jiggs buys A C Anson's stake in Chicago park and semi pro team. He had been released by Minneapolis and says he will not play in a minor league system. Fred Parent and Messenger contracts filed, J C Smith freed to Anderson club.
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Chicago
John
Jiggs) Donohue
Washington American
Chicago Americans
A. C. Anson
Donohue
Minneapolis
Anson
Fred Parent
Messenger
Today
J. C. Smith
Anderson, S. C
Chicago Nationals
Highlanders Split in Separate Squads
New York American League club plans two training detachments after April 2 from Athens Georgia. First exhibition with Princeton on April 11, with a slate of games across Augusta Columbia Greensboro Lynchburg Richmond Jersey City Newark. Second team schedules include Spartansburg Winston Danville Roanoke Norfolk Richmond Lancaster. Utica club set to play April 12.
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New York
George E. Stallings
Greensboro
Lynchburg
Richmond
Jersey City
Newark
N. J
Spartansburg
Winston
N.C
Danville
Roanoke
Norfolk
Lancaster
Penn
Utica
Commission rules against Vaughn in salary dispute
The National Baseball Commission denied James Vaughn of the New York American League club full back pay. Vaughn had claimed $260 a month from September 28 to October 15, arguing his release to Louisville was annulled. the commission ruled he earns salary only for the period he played with New York.
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Cincinnati
James Vaughn
New York
American League Baseball Club
National Baseball Commission
Vaughn
Louisville
Basget Ball Games Wanted for Local Teams
Listings seek basketball opponents by weight class across Massachusetts. Fremont clubs and city institutes like Bunker Hill, Sacred Heart Cambridge, Mayhew A C., and West End House invite 119 to 186 pound teams or stronger semi professional sides for away games. Contact managers including Fred Sevenney East Boston and Thomas Reagan East Boston for scheduling.
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Fitton A. C
Fred Sevenney
London Street
East
Boston
Bunker Hill Boys’ Club
Roxbury Institutes
Merrimac
Sacred Weart Jr
Cambridge
Mayhew A. C
Wm. Woodman
Monument Street
Charlestown
Simpsons
West End
Simpson Clans
Brighton Street
City
Charlesbank
Fr. Stake
Hmerson
Thomas Reagan
Chelsea Street
Walnut Stars
Wim. White
Walnut Street
Raton Street
Haymarket
Another Star for Jennings Another Star for Jennings
Augusta reports a new star in baseball as Ty Cobb Sr is born to Mr. and Mrs. Tyrus Cobb at Mrs. Cobb’s parents home. Congratulatory messages pour in for the American league champion batsman amid the city’s celebration.
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Augusta
Ty” Cobb
Tyrus Cobb
Yale Football Opens Tryouts With 40 Players Reported
Yale's football program began preparations for the next season as more than 40 candidates reported to Captain Fred Daly. The drill, run on the gym floor, focused on backfield and centre rushes with linemen to be added Wednesday. Ted Coy could not attend.
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New Haven
Yale
Fred Daly
Local Clubs Enter Boston College Meet Roster
Local athletic clubs entered for the Boston College meet to be held in the college gym on February 8 include South Boston A C Cambridgeport Gym Cathedral A C Brookline Gym Medford A C English High Malden High Mechanic Arts Roxbury Latin Stones School Dedham High Commerce and Boston College High. Open events feature 200 and 440 yard dashes running high and broad jumps and a 12 pound shot put. A new track in the gym is described as among the best in Boston with 10 laps to the mile.
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Elay
Boston College
South Boston A. C
Cambridgeport
Cathedral
A. C
Brookline Gym
Medford A. C
English High
Malden High
Mechanic Arts
Roxbury Latin
Stone's School
Dedham High
Commerce
Boston College High
Boston
Y M C A Quintet Clashes For Title
Tomorrow Brockton and Somerville Y M C A clash for the state championship at Somerville. Brockton won last year’s title but Somerville leads this season with eight wins in 12 games, beating Brockton Boston Cambridge and Newton.
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Brockton
Somerville
Boston
Cambridge
Newton
Milton Academy Downs English High in Rough Hockey Game
Milton Academy defeated the English High School hockey team 4 to 1 at Conningham rink in a rough contest. Jouverin Hevereunt and McNaught led the visitors with goals while Devereaux and Handy starred for Milton. Referee Shea and umpires Sweeney and Faulkner handled the game.
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Milton
Milton Academy
Conningham
Janvrin
McNaught
Deverenaux
Handy
English H. &. Pehias Fice
Jouverin Hevereunt
Ara Area
McNaught Mona
Palhot
Hastings
Pos
Brookline High fields strong track team with bright prospects
Brookline High prepares one of its largest track squads with Coach Carroll and Captain Chandler optimistic about a successful season. 30 candidates reported, with a fast relay unit already winning at South Boston A C and Brookline Gym meets. standout runners include Capper Shedden Wright and Taylor, and Captain Chandler aims to repeat in the high jump.
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Brookline High
Carroll
Chandler
Irvington Street Oval
South Boston A. C
Brookline Gym
A. A
English High
Capper
Shedden
Wyman
Taylor
McGrath
Johnston
Wright
Mechanics’ Building
Hughes
Kennedy
Edgerly
Stone
Hammer
H. Johnston
Nordell
Sprague
Cooley
W. Johnson
Blackhall
Hall
Fennessy
Finley
Spitz
Hicks
Sargent
Dawbarn Reconsiders Return to Sprint and Quarter Mile
Dawbarn, fourth in the 100 yards and second in the 220 yards for Princeton, quit college in June after shortstints with New York A C. He now plans active training next spring and could bolster the sprints or quarter mile. Observers cite his strength and long stride, predicting strong form in the 220 and quarter.
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W. I. Dawbarn
Princeton
New York A. C
Matt Halpin
Amesbury Red Sox Triumph Over All-Americas in Thrilling 12–9 Win
In Amesbury on January 31, the Red Sox defeated the All-America Stars 12 to 9 in a tightly contested game. Dingle starred with shooting, Bryant displayed all‑around play, and the Red Sox covered well. Final score 12–9 with Bryant 2 goals, Dingle 3, and Barraclough Lacasse and others contributing. Referee O'Brien. Time three 15 minute periods. Attendance listed as 100.
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Amesbury
Red Sox
Dingle
Bryant
Eva Yi Lacdee
Williams Barraclouga
Feives
St John Berchman Keeps Winning Big Win Over Dorchester
In East Boston at Assumption School Hall, St John Berchmans beat Sargent A. C. of Dorchester 89 to 2. Wells and Brett stood out for the winners and visitors respectively as the game featured two 20 minute periods, with Wells and Arthur among the scorers and Loughlin adding points for St John. Attendance was about 350.
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Assumption
Boston
St. Joan Berchmans
Sargent A. C
Dorchester
Wells
Brett
Tiy Maenp
Simmary
Assumption S
Sargent Cy
Pisnelly
Ehisgoors Ald
McLoughlin
Deed F
Tensay Aloe
Margent
Coeis Iron Floor Wells
Flaherty
Walter IF
Ste Loughlin
Arthur
Fonts Arthur
Weles
Lane
Loney
Lime
Robinson
Wiley
Seorer
Walter
Arthur Duffeys Column on Amateur Racing Controversies and Predictors
Arthur Duffey discusses Sheppard pard exoneration issues, Brown defending Boston team selections, and the emphasis on novice events in amateur racing. He predicts Dorando’s dominance over Hayes and weighs contenders for the 100 yards and Cartmell’s crown, noting coach Lawson Robertson’s tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Robertson
Nat Cartmell
Robertson
Holoway
Cartmell
Best way to slide into base and athletic trivia query
A collage of sports questions covers base sliding feet first versus head or slide methods, Eddie Collins sources, and origins from Columbia College. It notes John L. as heavyweight champion past, asks about 100-yard speed in Boston, and recalls Fitzsimmons vs Sharkey outcomes with dates and locations. It also asks about free public gyms and restrictions at Charlesbank Gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Collins
Athletics
John L
Ry Cobb
The
Tigers
Columbia College
Connie Mack
Boston
Nelson
Wooster
Harvard
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tom Sharkey
Sharkey-Munroe
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Coney Island
Munroe
Philadelphia
W.T
Waterstown
Bill Coe Hurt Sprint Injury Hits Shot Putter
Wesley W. Coe known as Bill, top B A A shot putter, sprained a leg ligament while warming up at the B A A board track. The injury, though not sure how long, could weaken Exeter street squad's meet chances as Big Bill has won many events and holds the world eight pound shot record preparing for the February 12 meet.
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Wesley W. Coe
Bill
Coe
Big Unicorn
Exeter Street
Big Bill
Brookline Gymnasts Switch to Rowing in Season
The Brookline Gymnasium Association will branch into rowing this season. Negotiations with the B A A for shells are underway. They plan to hire a good coach and field an eight and a four in local regattas and, if progress continues, enter in the American Henley and other major events.
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Brookline Gymnasium Association
Rindge Five Wins Southboro Contests
Rindge five defeated St Marks 6 to 2 in Southboro in a tightly played three period contest. Bundy Belmont Fritz and Green stood out as Rindge created more shots while St Marks relied on strong defense. Goals came from Hubbard Green 2 Fritz 2 Belmont and Bundy with St Marks tallying twice. Referee Bradtee with umpires Randall Taylor Lynch Miner Clark Time two 15 minute and one 10 minute periods.
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Southboro
Jan
Rindge Manual Training School
St. Marks
Bundy
Belmont
Fritz
Green
Rindge
Rindge Sr
Mark's
Hubbard
Si Niecelle
Stevens
Randall Cereen
Wwe
Wince
F. Belmont
C. P
Morgan Baker
Rae Wes Mery Peene P
Tselin Adaopror
Bewickness eWeek
Eaian Syg
Swift
Bindge
St. Mark's
Hubbeard
Waod
Bilmont
Bradtee
Uuspires
Randal
Taylor
Lynch
Miner
Clark
Wealthy Scion Is Champion
Fred Bradley a young millionaire athlete of the B A A wins the novice quarter mile at the Pastime games in 54.25 seconds after being moved from the Boston relay team. His rise began at Stone School where he won the mile in 4 minutes 50 seconds and the 60 yard dash. Bradley helped Boston relays challenge Harvard at the South Boston A C meet and is described as a prominent local runner and son of P J Bradley.
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Fred Bradley
Young Bradley
Boston
New York
Brown
Bradley
Madison Square Garden
Stone School
Harvard
South Boston
P. J. Bradley
Send off for Duffy from Providence club planned
Preparations are under way by members of the Duffy Club and other local friends of Providence to give Hugh Duffy of the White Sox and three year Providence pilot a rousing send off as he leaves for Chicago to take charge of his new club. The affair will be a dinner on February 8.
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Duffy Club
Providence
R. I
Hugh Duffy
White Sox
Chicago
MIT quintet heads to New York trip for Alfred game
The MIT basketball team left Boston last night for a tour through New York State. The opening game is set for this evening against Alfred University at Alfred, New York. Trip participants include Captain Parker Hargraves Johnson Bennis Darling and Crocker.
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Boston
New York State
Alfred University
Alfred, N. Y
Parker
Hargraves
Johnson
Bennis
Darling
Crocker
Are You a Plumber or Fitter Business Man Telephone Engineer Mariner An Electrician Office Worker or engaged in any of the Building Trades?
An advertisement for T. C. S. Handbooks claiming to aid tradespeople with up to date information, formulas and shortcuts. The copy promotes 300 to 400 page pocket size manuals, cloth binding 50 cents and leather binding $1.00, as part of a free exhibit by International Correspondence Schools at 9 Boylston Street Boston.
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Mariner
Mechanics
International Correspondence Schools
Boylston Street
Boston
Salem
Peabody
Danvers
Beverly
Bright
Averpool
Tremont St
Essex St
Tremont
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Commission
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Jennings
Tyrus Cobb, Jr
Daly
B. C
Brookline
Dickinson
Somerville High
Messrs
Edward Almeda
Clifford Bean
Howard Fitzgerald
Peter Crowley
Warren Daggett
Edwin Gar
Winchester High
St. John’s
Washington
East Boston
Dorchester High
Boston Latin
Warren Avenue
Brighton High
B. A. A. Board
Irvington Street
Greater Boston
Harry Dame
Waltham High School
Dame
Everett High School
Brookline High School
Sheddin
E. Stone
H. Johnson
Fennessey
Eglee
Dawbarn
Amesbury Red Sox
ST. John Berchman
Mel
Sheppard
George Brown
Brooklyn
Arthur Duffeys
Duffey
Dorando
Hayes
Pendleton
Ernie Nelson
Bobby Cloughen
Bill” Coe
Duffy
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