Magnates Fear to help Out Braves
President Ward and Manager Kling race against time to land promising recruits at the New York spring meeting. Murphy and Ebbetts refuse to aid, blocking waivers while Boston, Chicago, and Brooklyn magnates maneuver for strength. Ward plans a last push February 13 in New York as Hot Springs tryouts loom and grounds at South End set for alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Kling
New York
Braves
Gaffney
Murphy
Robetts
Wbketts
Ebbetts
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Horace Fogel
Reulbach
Purdue
Wardling
Windy City
Doyle
Reusbach
Board of Directors
Pittsburg
Campbell
Dreyfuss
Clarke
Boston Nationals
Hot Springs
Billy Hamilton
South End
Walpole Street
New York Highlanders
Stagg Opposed to Football Rule Changes
Chicago February meeting will hear University of Chicago coach A A Stagg oppose changes to football rules. If he cannot attend his views will be presented by another. Walter Camp of Yale and H L Williams of Minnesota reportedly favor radical changes, possibly leaving Stagg in the minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. A. Stagg
University of Chicago
National Rules Committee
New York
Stagg
Walter Camp
Yale
H. L. Williams
Minnesota
Where did they dig up that guy in the bleachers
Noted for crowd reactions as fans in the stands question the source of a new figure appearing at the event. The moment captures local spectators debating the origins of the unexpected guest and the mystery surrounding his presence.
Cambridge High School Seven Triumphs Over Wellesley in Opener
Cambridge High School hockey team defeated Wellesley High 4 to 1 in the opening preparatory league game at Wellesley. The Cantabs showed speed and teamwork led by Baker and Sands with solid defense limiting Wellesley’s chances. Sands and Baker scored in the second period while Sheridan added a solo goal for Cambridge.
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Cambridge
High End Latin School
Sterling
Wellesley High
Wellesley
Baker
Sands
Sheridan
Greenough to Meet Hutchins in Championship
Charles P. Greenough defeated clubmate R. L. Agassiz in three straight games to reach the final of the Massachusetts Squash Racquet Association individual championship at the B A A. The semifinals featured long rallies and sharp corner play with Greenough winning 11 8 15 10 15 7. Hutchins and Greenough are set to decide the title today or next week.
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Charles P. Greenough
Sterling
Constantine Hutchins
R. L. Agassiz
Greenough
Agassiz
Agaselz
Hutchins
Meyer Predicted as Next Great American Sprinter by Robertson
Arthur Duffey writes that Alvah Meyer of the Irvington American Athletic Club may become one of America's greatest sprint champions. Robertson, who mentored Gwyn Henty, predicts Meyer will challenge and possibly beat record marks as he trains for the 40 yard invitation at the BaA games. He notes rival sprinters like Bernie Weters and Tommy Keane, and compares hurdles contenders Jack Eller and AB Shaw while contemplating fitness and training dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvah Meyer
New York
Lawson Robertson
A. C
Robertson
Gwyn Henty
America
Bernie Weters
Tommy Keane
Meyer
Fragmentary notes on sports figures and events
The fragment mentions Joh Mooney and Me Riss, Stanley Ketchel’s death date, and sport items. It references Walpole and a car incident, Wechanten match details, George Toohey for tickets, Winthrop Hockesy, Amund Lamy as a professional skater, and a 62 5 seconds record at some distance. It asks for Harvard McGill hockey game result from last year with McGill winning 5 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Mooney
Stanley Ketchel
Dea Ketchel
Arcu Es Walpole
Jn Oxen
iMey Sheppard
Essa
Subi
Wien
Wechanten
George Toohey
Winthrop Ostalnaen Hockesy
Amund Lamy
Lou Yeras
McGill
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Sakasi
Ieee Ae
Zak
Paul H. Shannon
Downey
Oamb
L. Wellesley
Lehr Seeew
Notcross
H Thomas
Ebeveen Wold Sands
Ty Ingraham
Eerncine Baker
Feerer
Ynolds
Thomas
Dy Whaiton Williams
Bradley
Obe Holsonigh
Tati
Wellesley Hien School
Washington & Hanover Sts
THE
Pablo
Pablos
Arthur Duffey
Jack Eller
A. B. Shaw
Eller
Dartmouth
Biller
Shaw
Boston City Hospital
Harlem
Tommy Murphy
Rouni Hogan
Ad Wolgast
Hogan
Sam Rusidsky
Rusidsky
Mitchell
Washington Street
Washington ST
DEEN
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