Battle of the Pyramids to Be Fought Again by McGraw Callahan
Busy days for boys on track as schoolboy athletes contest dual and triangular meets across Boston. Steve Grant of Powder Point tops sprints at the YMCA gym meet. Volkman School boosts Bob Fowler trained runners. English High and Huntington School excel in dash events, with Dorchester and Medford clash looming Friday.
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Steve Grant
Medford High
Powder Point School
Department of Hygiene
Boston
Volkman School
Bob Fowler
Commerce
Elmer Smith
Huntington High
Zeigler
Huntington School
Brookline
Medford
Mechanics’ Building
Dorchester
Dorchester High
Harvard Yale Hockey Set for Boston Arena Games
Harvard faces a slump as Yale prepares for Friday night at the Boston Arena in the opening game of the series. Yale, famed for hard play, seeks another win over Harvard after their overtime push against Princeton.
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Yale
Princeton
Tigers
New York
Harvard
New Haven
Hockey Schedule Narrowly Progresses Amid Ice Shortages
Inclement weather slowed the week’s hockey with fewer than a score of games played while 196 were postponed. Friday’s highlight at the Boston Arena saw Rindge Tech beat Somerville High 2 to 1. Somerville’s forward line faltered though the Robertson brothers kept them from a heavy defeat.
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Rindge Tech
Somerville High
Rindge
Meryville
Somerville
Robertson Brothers
Arlington High
English High
Doorchestr High
Ruston High School
Boxing Commission weighs referee announces winner plan
The New York Boxing Commission is studying whether referees should declare the bout winner. The proposal aims to accelerate decisions and reduce disputes after close fights.
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New York Boxing Commission
B A A Games Promise Historic Indoor Track Carnivale
The Boston B A A midwinter carnival at Mechanics Hall on February 7 marks the 25th anniversary of the citys indoor track show. Top events include the Hunter mile, a 390 yard match between Donald Lippincott and Tom Halpin, and a star studded three mile, with Hannes Kolehmainen making his Boston debut. Harvard Yale and New York A C squads compete in distance and relay races, with strong shows expected from Richards Be Danforth Camp Johnstone Noble Barwise Whelan and others.
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Boston
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meet marks 25th anniversary with Hunter mile showdown
The athletic committee led by Colonel George B. Billings and Manager George W. Brown aims to exceed past meet standards for its 25th anniversary. Key events include the Hunter mile featuring Abel Kiviat and Oscar Hedlund, with B A A entries Hedlund Greene and Atwater, Yale’s George Brown, Yonkers Billy Gordon, and Penn's Don Lippincott versus B A A captain Tom Halpin, promising a fast clash.
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Hediund
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Hedlund
Bob Greene
Albert Atwater
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Yale
Billy Gordon
Yonkers A
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Penn Flyer
Tom Halpin
Malpin
First Federal Chicago Team Roster Analyzed
Joseph Tinker names the first authoritative Chicago Federal league lineup. Most players have major or minor league experience. analysis suggests Chicago would rank sixth in American league batting and near bottom in the National league for fielding, if big leaguers join.
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Washington
New York
Wise Stuff on Control as Key Asset
Matty Rivera quotes that the greatest mechanical asset for a pitcher is control to place the ball precisely. He adds that the same goes for any successful man whose major asset is control of eye, hand, or temper.
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Matty
Flynn Levinsky Bout Postponed in Troy
The boxing match between Jim Flynn and Battling Levinsky scheduled for tomorrow night in Troy has been postponed to February 9 due to Flynn's illness.
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N. Y
Jim Flynn
Levinsky
Flynn
Johnny Evers Plans Cubs Spring Camp in Tampa
Evers intends to train the Chicago Cubs in Tampa Florida this spring. The Crab quips that the long trip will keep outlaws from Tampa with the team.
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Cubs
Tampa
Fla
Crab
Outlaws
Gessler Seeks Birdie Cree For Pittsburg Federals
In Sunbury Penn on February 1 manager Gessler of the Pittsburg Federal league club visited Birdie Cree the New York American outfielder in hopes of securing a three year contract. Cree said he had a $30 000 offer and that Gessler presented half the amount by certified check. He hadn't signed with New York and was considering the Federals bid.
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Gessler
Pittsburg
Federal League Baseball Club
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New York American
Federals
Cree
New York
Umpire Brennan Switched Sides For Big Federal Pact
Umpire William Brennan left the National League for the Federal league after being offered a 3 year contract worth 18000 dollars and an initial 100 dollar signing payment. He is the first major league umpire to join the Feds amid questions about league viability and gate-revenue limits. President Gilmore and associates hope crowds justify the move.
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Cincinnati
William Brennan
Feds
Bill
Brennan
League
Gilmore
Massa chusetts and Michigan Agricultural tied for first in rifle meet
Washington February 1 The Massachusetts and Michigan Agricultural Colleges shared the lead for Class A while Washington State College led Class B and the University of Illinois led Class A after the fourth week of the rifle contest. Most leaders have four straight wins.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Michigan Agricultural Colleges
Washington State College
University of Ilinois
Parker Wins Three Australian Races
George L. Parker the California sprinter won three challenge matches in Melbourne on Feb 1 finishing 5 yards in 5 3-5 seconds 75 yards in 7 4-5 seconds and 100 yards in 10 seconds The results highlight Parker's sprinting speed across multiple distances in Australia.
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Parker
Melbourne
Australia
George L. Parker
California
Britton Proposes Bonus Tiers for Cardinals Finish
President Britton of the St. Louis Cardinals offers players bonuses: 10 percent for fifth or sixth, 15 percent for fourth, and 20 percent for first to third. She should add something for seventh place to keep the team motivated.
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Britton
St. Louis Cardinals
Wrestlers taper for Tuohey carnival event in Mechanics Building
Wrestlers set to taper ahead of three matches at the Tuohey carnival in Mechanics Building. Participants like Lemle Pat Connolly and Gerhardt were seen socializing in South Boston Peninsular district and Lynn Norwegians. All will pause training after Tuesday noon to avoid last minute injuries.
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Lemle
South
Boston
Pat Connolly
Peninsular
Gerhardt
Johanson
Lynn
Tuohey
Butler and Goulette Set Championship Wrestling Match
After three months of bickering, welterweight wrestlers Crack erjack Butler and Peter Goulette agreed to meet in a finish match under catch-as-catch-can rules at the Grand Opera House on Thursday night. Both fighters are at career best and a hard fought, decisive clash is expected.
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Peter Goulette
Grand Opera House
Goulette
Butler
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