Tiger Tennis Team to Play Harvard May 12
Princeton University announces an eight match tennis schedule for the Tigers besides the interscholastic meet to be held here. The slate includes games against Navy Amherst Williams Cornell Harvard Penn Yale and the Naval Academy with matches in April May and mid May.
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Colonel Corns Beauty Parlor Sparks Mrs Corn Controversy
A comic feature on Colonel Corn's beauty parlor draws attention as Mrs. Corn protests a booming hit. The upcoming Sunday Post promises a full-page, humorous showcase of the saga.
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Next Sunday Post
Insurance policy covers Ray and Myers for Boston trip
Jose W. Ray and Ivan A. Myers, athletes from the Illinois Athletic Club, are insured for $10,000 each against injury on their trip to Boston for games on February 3. Ray holds the world record at 1.5 miles and is national two and five mile champion, while Myers is the national one mile champion and Western Conference record holder for one mile.
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Sears to Fight Melanson Before Trinity A A
Trinity A A members expect a strong show next Monday with a special bout between Joe Sears and Albert Melanson drawing a large Noddle Island crowd as East Boston rivals. A second special features Bill Crehan versus Dan O'Connor, plus open classes at 108 125 135 and 145 pounds. Entries close Saturday with William R Mc Menimen Cambridge.
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Baseball on the Inside with Billy Evans
Billy Evans recalls a protest in the American League over the start time of a championship double header between Boston and Chicago. He notes a sunset rule obsolete for double headers, the near two hour limit, and the surprise crowd as Boston won the second game to split the series.
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Old Honus Wagner May Quit the Game
Pittsburg reports a salary cut for Honus Wagner and rumors he will quit baseball this season. President Barney Dreyfuss denied the quit claim, saying Wagner is unsure if his injured hip allows playing and will not discuss pay cuts.
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Quincy Yacht Club Chooses Officers At Annual Election
In Quincy last night at the club headquarters the officers for the coming year were chosen. Edgar W. Emery was re elected commodore Charles W. Laing was named vice commodore Eugene R. Strome became rear commodore Lawrence Ford was secretary W E Howe Jr treasurer and Ralph E Winslow was named treasurer. An executive committee includes Henry S Crane H W Robbins I M Whittemore and FB Furnald Captain E White received a compass trophy from Commodore Emery for services in the last regatta The club voted to admit boys aged 14 to 18 as junior members.
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Lawrence Ford
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H. W. Robbins
I. M. Whittemore
FB. Furnald
Donnelly Stops Wilson in Fourth at North Shore A C
Beverly February 1. Micky Donnelly of Newark NJ KO'd Red Cap Wilson of New York in the feature bout of boxing at the North Shore A C finishing in the fourth round. Semi final saw Kid Lee of Chelsea defeat Kid Henry of Newark. Preliminaries had Kid Thomas and Louie Leonard draw after ten rounds.
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Malden Elks Top Chelsea in Suburban League
Malden Lodge of Elks defeated Chelsea Lodge 10 to 5 in Malden last night. Malden tallied three in bowling, three in billiards, two in pool, one in whist and one in 43s.
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Tom Coffey Presented Traveling Bag at Howard Atheneum
A large delegation greeted Tom Coffey as he appeared on stage at the Howard Atheneum last night. Ex Representative Dennis A. O'Neil spoke on behalf of a committee led by William E. Hickey and presented Coffey with a handsome traveling bag as a token of esteem.
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Dick Rudolph Declares 1917 Holdout For Braves
New York February 1 Dick Rudolph star pitcher for the Boston Nationals and Bronx resident says he is a 1917 holdout He does not support the strike yet objects to contract conditions including the February 1 signing deadline and 10 days notice of release He says he fears no trouble but rejects pressure to sign early with the Braves head office.
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Yokel defeats Goulette in two straight falls for middleweight title
Mike Yokel of Salt Lake City retains the middleweight championship at the Grand Opera House by defeating Peter Goulette of Worcester in two straight falls. The first fall came in 52 minutes 30 seconds via a reverse crotch hold, the second in 21 minutes 10 seconds with a toe hold. Cyclone Burns beat Cyclone Reese in two straight falls, 41 minutes 30 seconds and 18 minutes 30 seconds. Carson and Willis wrestled to a 30 minute draw.
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Gardner to Box Joe Eagan Here
Jimmy Gardner of Lowell and Joe Eagan of South Boston were matched for a 12 round bout at the Commercial A. C. The fight will be held the latter part of the month with forfeits posted for weights and appearance. Gardner will begin training immediately but is recovering from a severe cold.
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Brookline Golfer Foursome Victory Stuns Gallery
In Bellaire Heights Florida on February 1 a best ball foursome exhibition match saw Henry D. Topping of Greenwich and Wilfred Reid of Wilmington defeat Alex Smith of Wykagyl and G. H. Crocker of Brookline by 2 up. The winning pair posted a medal score of 69 while a large gallery watched.
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McCourt Beats Moore In Three Cushion Billiards
Charles Mc Court of Cleveland defeated George Moore of New York 58 to 39 in the second night of a three night match. The bout lasted 76 innings with high runs of 6 for Mc Court and 9 for Moore, totaling 100 to 89 over two nights.
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Twombly Joins Braves In Spring Signing at Braves Field
George Twombly of Medford signs with the Boston Braves at Braves Field. President Haughton praises the local star as Stallings plans spring training to develop out field strength. Twombly, with six years of pro experience, hit .325 to .330 with Baltimore before a late season dip.
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Thorne of Boston Wins Heat in Skating Race
Harry Thorne of Boston wins the third heat of the 440 yard race in 41 4-5 seconds at the mid winter carnival in Saranac Lake New York. Arthur Staff of Chicago leads men’s seniors in the international outdoor amateur skating championship with multiple event wins including the one mile and three mile finals.
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Reddy Defeats Britt in 12 Rounds at Unity Club
Frankie Young Britt of New Bedford falls to Battling Reddy of New York in a 12 round decision at the Unity Club. Reddy used pressure to tie Britt up and control the bout. Other results include Gianni losing to Hughes and Carrill defeating Thompson in semis, with Dell and Weinert drawing.
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Benny Leonard Beats Callahan in Brooklyn Bout
Benny Leonard of New York outpointed Frankie Callahan of Brooklyn in seven of ten rounds in Brooklyn. The first and fifth rounds split, the sixth went to Callahan, Leonard weighed 134 pounds and Callahan 133.
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Bolan Chosen Commodore By Wessagussett Yacht Club
The Wessagussett Yacht Club held its 17th annual dinner and meeting at the Quincey House. Vice-Commodore Dr Lincoln R Bolan presided and was elected commodore for 1917.
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