Elmer Steele Breaks Silence On Sox Backfield Return
Elmer Steele of Fishkill Landing writes to Boston fans from the Adirondacks and in Winter reports his weight at 184 pounds with plans to report ready for the next season. He recalls injuries and sickness, praises Claude Rossman, and notes team changes while expressing readiness for the trip with Carrigan Madden and Donahue among the catching group.
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Fishkill Landing
Boston
Red Sox
Steele
The
Post
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Fishkill-on-Madson
Paul
Connecticut
Adirondacks
Little Rock
Poughkeepsie
Hot Springs
Tigers Send Downs to Minneapolis
Detroit February 2 Jerry Downs the auburn haired infielder who held down second base for the Tigers in 1907 and 1908 has been sold to Minneapolis and will play second for Jimmy Collins hopefuls this season. Jennings regards Downs as a strong fielder but weak at hitting and thus unprofitable to keep. With Rossman Schaefer Bush and Moriarty in the infield and O Leary in reserve Detroit appears solid and Jennings expects minor league talent to develop.
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Detroit
Jerry Downs
Tigers
Minneapolis
Jimmy Collins
Jerry
Jennings
Rossman
Schaefer
Bush
Moriarty
O’leary
Chesbro Goes to Indianapolis for 1900s Baseball Season
New York report states Happy Jack Chesbro, once a star pitcher, will play for Indianapolis in the American Association this year after a deal by Manager Stallings. The move shocks fans who expected him to anchor the Highlanders rotation. The Giants also announce Dummy Taylor has been sold to Buffalo of the Eastern League.
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New York
Jack Chesbro
Ches
Indianapolis
American Association
Stallings
Jack
Highlanders
The
Giants
Taylor
Buffalo
Walsh Starts Training But Holds Out For 7500 Contract
Ed Walsh, Chicago American pitcher, began training in New Haven with Yale candidates he coaches. He will not sign with the White Sox without a $7500 contract, saying he has heard nothing since returning an unsigned agreement with that demand.
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New Haven
Conn
Ed Walsh
Yale
White Sox
Walsh
Chicago
Connie Mack Releases Surplus Phillies Players
Connie Mack of the Philadelphia club announced the releases of several players. Huelsman to New Orleans Manush to Montgomery Egan to Utica Lewis to San Francisco Curtis to Milwaukee Londregan to Jersey City.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Connie Mack
Philadelphia American League Baseball Club Today
Huelsman
New Orleans
Manush
Montgomery
Egan
Utica
Lewis
San Francisco
Curtis
Milwaukee
Londregan
Jersey
Shrubb Favored To Outsprint Longboat In Madison Square Marathon
With the 26 mile 385 yard race at Madison Square Garden looming, Al Shrubb and Tom Longboat draw bets and debate. Early betting shows Shrubb a slight favorite as Longboat’s full distance prowess is weighed against the Briton’s up to 15 mile form. Shrubb rests in Montclair awaiting race day as Boston crowds tilt the odds.
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al Shrubb
Tom Longboat
Madison Square Garden
Longboat
Durands
Shrubb
England
New York
Boston
Montclair
First Round Matches Conclude in Massachusetts Squash Championship
Norman W. Cabot defeats M. T. Whiting in straight sets at the Boston Athletic Association. C Hutchins of B A A earns a semi final spot by defeating H W Read of Oakley, and P Greenough of B A A defeats P P Nichols of EB A A in three sets. Second round pairings include Greenough vs Shaw, Wales vs Spesre, Cutler vs Cabot.
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Massachusetts Squash Tennis Association
Boston Athletic Association
Norman W. Cabot
M. T. Whiting
Oakley Country Club
C. Hutchins
H. W. Read
17th Separates To Challenge East Boston Again
The 17th Separates of Flushing LA will return to Lyceum Hall next Saturday night to face East Boston, seeking revenge after a 24 to 18 loss earlier this season. East Boston captain Clark was 없 playing in the prior game. with him, they expect to win. The East Boston second team seeks games with Fenno, the Baldwins, Hyde Park, and other strong amateur clubs.
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East Boston
Flushing
L. A
Lyceum Hall
Clark
Fenno Five
Baldwins
Hyde Park
Maurice F. Fitzgerald
Decatur Street
East
Boston
Dohan and Nelson Draw in New York Windup
Johnny Dohan substituted for Ben Douglass and fought Fighting Dick Nelson to a six-round draw at the Brown A. A. In the semi-windup Young Stoney and Kid Butts also drew. Dave Katz defeated Jim Quigley while referee stopped the bout between Johnny Glover and Joe Palmer in the first round.
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New York
Johnny Dohan
Ben Douglass
Dick’ Nelson
Brown A. A
Young Stoney
Kid Butts
Dave Katz
Jim Quigley
Brown
Johnny Glover
Joe Palmer
Palmer
Brown Defeats Harvey In 10 Round Victory
Brown defeated Charley Harvey of Philadelphia in a 10 round windup before the Longacre Athletic Club. Brown dictated the pace, forcing the action while Harvey yielded early rounds and fought to stay in the bout.
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New York
Brown
Charley Harvey
Philadelphia
Longacre Athletic Club
Harvey
Parker Wins Narrow Billiard Clash in New England Championship
Parker defeats Van Dyke 300 to 297 in the second game of the Class A amateur New England billiard tournament held in Parker’s win marks a close victory for the title contender.
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New England
Parker
van Dyke
Baseball Notes on Players and Spring Movers
President Taylor of the Red Sox may miss the hub for a couple of weeks to attend the spring meeting in Chicago. Arthur Devlin of the Giants regrets no raise in his contract this year. McGinnity and Willifer look to Eastern League berths. a Willifer departure would be a bargain for another club. Wagner and Cobb led their leagues in runs last season. Tony James, Columbus catcher drafted by the Red Sox, is a clever attorney who helped convict the Night Riders. McCredie of Portland signs Bucigalupo and Garibaldi. Umpires may jaw at the two names. McGraw plans to take 60 men South. A mob scene may be rehearsed for games with the Cubs. The Red Sox used 39 players last season, leading the majors. Rube Waddell attended a St. Louis reception in evening dress with photos and police protection.
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President Taylor
Red Sox
Chicago
Arthur Devlin
Giants
Devlin
McGinnity
Iron Man
Willifer
Tiger
Wagner
Cobb
Tony James
Columbus
McCredie
Portland
Bucigalupo
Garibaldi
McGraw
Muggsy
Cubs
Rube Waddell
St. Louis
Poehler and Armstrong Bat Portland Bowlers in Alley Match
Poehler defeats Fred Hooper of Portland for a $100 bet Thursday night. Armstrong faces Wooper Friday night in the second Portland alley contest with the same stake.
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Poehler
Fred Hooper
Portland
Armstrong
Wooper
Ahern Wins the Bag in Somerset Alleys Roll-Off
Daniel F. Ahern of the Arlington Council team in the K. of C. league captured the travelling bag after a roll-off at Somerset alleys. He tied with Kennard of United Shoe Machinery league for first, then won the roll-off by 20 pins.
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Somerset Alleys
Daniel F. Ahern
Arlington Council
Kennard
United Shoe Machinery League
Ahern
Wollaston Yacht Club Re-elects Its Commodore
The Wollaston Yacht Club annual meeting re-elected Commodore Dr. F. B. Dawes and Vice Commodore J. W. Coombs. J. B. Whiting was secretary, George D. Elmer treasurer, and Charles A. Pinkham joined the executive board.
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Wollaston
F. B. Dawes
J. W. Coombs
Whiting
George D. Elmer
Charles A. Pinkham
Local High and College Teams Face Off Across Cities
Yale faces A P in New Haven while MIT meets Wesleyan in Middletown. Andover meets Brown in Dover, plus English High versus Commercial High at English High in the B H S League. Other matches include Everett Independents and Hyde Park, Allen School and Melrose, Milton and Reading, Rindge M T S and Brockton, Somerville YMCA versus Boston YMCA, Newton YMCA versus Malden YMCA, and Winthrop Yacht Club clashing with Fort Banks.
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A. of P
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Middletown
Andover
Brown
English High
Commercial High
Everett High Independents
Hyde Park High
Hyde Park
Allen School
Melrose High
Newton
Milton High
Reading High
Milton
Rindge M. T. S
Brockton High
Brockton
Somerville Y. M. C. A
Boston Latin School Triumphs Over East Boston High 43 to 23
Boston Latin School defeated East Boston High 43 to 23 in a 15 minute half basketball game. The Warren Avenue aggregation led from the start and dominated both ends while East Boston High second team fell 17 to 5 in the earlier period. Attendance was noted.
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East Boston High
Noddle Island
Warren Avenue
Boston Latin
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Pitas
Cn Yates
O'Regan
Cstrino Tig
Negoriata de Ances Gird R. B
Forrestal Elliot
Murphy
Mathews
East Boston
Allison
Sullivan
Crane
Mckenna
Toomey
O'Reilley
Leary
O'Neil
Johnson
Somerville High Wins Close Game Over Rindge Manual
Somerville High defeated Rindge Manual 16 to 15 in a disputed contest. Umpire McCarthy drew furor as Somerville edged ahead with key goals from Ireland and Grebenstein, aided by Duggan and Taylor. Referee Broderick officiated. timer Hurley. attendance around 300.
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McCarthy
Somerville
DUBE
Lissi
Grebenstein
Green
Broderick
Woodsman
Hurley
Brighton High Independent basketball team formed after disbanding
Brighton High School basketball five has disbanded due to poor season and four disqualifications. The remaining players FE. Russel Falvey Brock and Wright are named as the men disqualified. All Boston school games are canceled. the team will henceforth play outside schools as the Brighton High Independents.
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FE. Russel
Falvey
Brock
Wright
Boston
Brighton High Independents
Dowling Favored In Big B A A Mile Run
A. B. Dowling of Andover Academy is considered the hot favorite for the mile at the big B A A meet next Saturday night. Dowling, noted as the top scholastic miler, has few rivals and seeks another strong showing after a rare defeat at the New England championships. His readiness and past form suggest a grand performance in Huntington avenue’s big arena.
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Andover Academy
Dowling
Huntington Avenue
Brookline Swimmers to Hold Annual Games
Brookline swimmers from the town gym and Brookline Swimming Club host the annual aquatic meeting at the municipal baths this evening. Jim Green and Rich of the club will perform exhibitions and participate in a water polo match between selected club teams.
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Brookline Swimming Club
Jim’ Green
Let’? Rich
Marathoner Hype and Boston Sports Scene Spur Local Fans
Arthur Duffey notes rising interest in the Shrubb Longboat race and the Derby Marathon at Madison Square Garden, with plans for a large Boston delegation. He discusses Dorando versus Johnny Hayes, upcoming B A A games, Irish American events, and legends like Mel Sheppard, Charley Kilpatrick, and Honus Wagner, plus top local athletes in baseball and football.
Answers on strides and sports trivia from a 1900s Q&A
A reader asks about strides for sprinters and distance coverage, with answers noting seven foot six inch strides, the value of practice, and the demand for physical instructors. The column then lists rapid-fire queries: Jeffries birth date, Lavigne vs Griffo draws, number of laps to a mile, cribbage scoring, cribbage hand counts, Madison Square Garden track laps, and how to obtain a bull terrier pedigree at the N E K C show.
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Ohio
George Lavigne
Griffo
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Johnny Regan
Walsh
Regan Feh
Chelsea
Madison Square Garden
Columbia Is Easy for Yale Hockeyists
Yale defeated Columbia 11 to 4 with goals by Herron Murphy Martin Fels Lovejoy Stevens and Schafer. Referee W H Russell and judge F Ellison oversaw the 20 minute halves at Brae Burn.
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Fels
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Sehafer
Yale Rolls Over Columbia In 11 4 Hockey Showdown
Yale defeated Columbia 11 to 4 at St Nicholas rink in a lopsided intercollegiate hockey game. The Morning Side skaters saw their last appearance in the championship series as Yale prepares to face Princeton and Harvard with a possible shot at the title.
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Post Skating Bulletin Across Boston and Suburbs
A fragmented skating bulletin lists locations such as Charles River Basin Franklin Field Scarboro Pond Charlestown Playground North Brighton Playground Ashmont Playground and several others including Commonwealth Park and Public Garden. It mentions lakes ponds and reservoirs in Newton Winchester Wakefield Malden Brookline Roslindale and more with scattered garbled text and stray place names.
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Monroe’s Pond
Woburn
Randolph St
Charlesbank
Bacon Wesleyan Captain Succeeds Kent on Track
Wesleyan in Middletown announces Roger W. Bacon elected track captain replacing SE Kent who resigns due to ill health. The move reinforces the team leadership for the season at Wesleyan University.
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Middletown
Conn
Roger W. Bacon
Wesleyan
SE. Kent
Brookline High Shuts Out Wellesley In Hockey Tilt
Brookline High beat Wellesley High 1 to 0 at home. Kennedy scored the decisive goal as official Rollins signaled the end of two 20 minute halves with 100 in attendance. Referees were Rollins, with umpires Gramkow and Collins and timer Gramkow.
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