Big auto concerns absorbed in Hartford
Hartford February 2. Henry W. Nuckel announces Columbia Motor Car Company has joined United States Motor Company a 316000000 holding firm absorbing Maxwell-Briscoe plants. Stockholders include Thomas F. Ryan William C Whitney A N Brady Elkins Estate P A B Widener Grant B Schley and Electric Storage Battery Company. Each company retains stock but exchange for United States Motor Company stock.
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Hartford
Henry W. Nuckel
Columbia Motor Car Company
United States Motor Company
Maxwell-Briscoe
Great Holding Company
Columbia Company
Thomas F. Ryan
William C. Whitney
A. N. Brady
Elkins Estate
Philadelphia
P. A. B. Widener
Grant B. Schley
New York
Electric Storage Battery Company
Maxwell-Briscoe Company
Boston Promises Greatest Athletic Meet Yet
The Boston meet will be the greatest. The B A A turned away entries due to program length. Stars include Wilton Paull of Pennsylvania Joe Horner of Michigan Mel Sheppard in 60 yards Gissing Coe Bonhag Win Bailey John J Eller in hurdles. The 40 yard invitation features Minds Downey Rainsdale O Hara Cornell Burns Exeter Snow Williams Nelson Foster Sherman Marks Seymour Kilpatrick.
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Boston
Wilton Paull
Pennsylvania
Joe Horner
Michigan
Mel Sheppard
Gissing
Coe
Bonhag
Win Bailey
John J. Eller
A. C
Eller
Minds
Downey
Syracuse
Rainsdale
Frank O’hara
T. H. Cornell
Burns
Exeter
Snow
Williams
Nelson
Foster
Harvard
Sherman
Dartmouth
J. Marks
Seymour and Kilpatrick
Yale
75 Yard Dash Feature Of Big Naval Meet
Amateur sprinters from New England plan a 75 yard handicap dash at the East Newton Street Armory meet Saturday evening. Nearly 100 entrants from Boston area clubs schools and colleges vie to test speed in winter conditions. Relay races between military teams promise strong sport along with wrestling bouts and an obstacle race for Company A members.
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New England
Boston
East Newton Street Armory
Company A
Naval Brigade
Harvard Relay Teams Picked for Big Meet
Harvard selected relay squads for the B A A meet at Mechanics Hall with seven men kept for the 290 and 780 yard races and star Crimson athletes among the pool. The 780 yard unit includes Jacques Fernald Guild Simons Merrihew Riley Hoyt while the 290 yard team lists Foster DeSelding Ranney Merrihew Billings Lewis and Watson.
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Harvard
Mechanics’ Hall
Crimson
Jacques
Fernald
Guild
Simons
Merrihew
Riley
Hoyt
Yale Track Team to Compete in B A A Games
Yale's track team has been entered in indoor meets by Manager Soule. The schedule lists Feb 12 Boston Athletic Association meet in Boston Feb 21 Naval Militia meet in Hartford March 5 Georgetown University meet in Washington March 12 Columbia University meet in Madison Square Garden New York City.
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Yale
New Haven
Soule
Boston Athletic Association
Boston
Naval Militia
Hartford
Georgetown University
Washington
Columbia
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Myntic Cake Area Vague Place Names Report
A distorted OCR list mentions Wood Island Park Enat Roaton and other ponds and reservoirs around Boston area towns including Arlington Dedham Middleton and Chestnut Hill. It references Garden Pound and Gum Lake with unclear notes on locations and a stray question at the end.
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Wood Island Park
Enat Roaton
Prubite Garden
Reese
Chestnut Hill
dGood Cunningham
Miltom
Wigwtico Lake
Artington
Good Spy Pond
Arlington
Salesman Lake lands contract with Boston Americans
Salesman Lake signed a 1910 contract with the Boston Americans. The deal follows the previous season featuring last year’s Worcester champion in the New England league. Lake, a prominent salesman in the circuit, joins a strong roster as the team eyes the upcoming season.
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Worcester
Boston Americans
Boston Red Sox offload first basemen as Lake builds for new dip
Manager Fred Lake releases J J Kane to Omaha while seeking two new first basemen to shore up the Doves lineup. Autrey and Kane exit, with Lake pursuing a measurable replacement as Dave Shean joins with renewed health and a plan to strengthen the infield. Harold Danzig’s early promise fades as Jake Stahl’s grip tightens at first base. Hugh F Bradley arrives from Worcester to challenge Stahl next month.
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Autrey
Fred Lake
Lake
J. J. Kane
Omaha
Neb
South End
John Harris
Pittsburg
Kane
Nationals
Beaumont
Fred
Dave Shean
Arlington
Shean
Dave
Harold Danzig
Jake Stahl
Red Sox
Oregon
New York
Danzig
Huntington Avenue Park
Hot Springs
Stahl
Danzig Lad
New England
Perth
Providence Grays
Hugh F. Bradley
Worcester
Bradley
John J. Taylor
Boston
East Boston High Team Beats Second String 7 to 4
East Boston High Nicht School fielded the first team to defeat the second string 7 to 4 in a late evening game. The upset showcased strong offense from the top unit and a solid defensive effort to seal the win.
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East Boston High Nicht
Tenney Signs With Giants In National League
New York report says pitcher Marquard catcher Schlei infielders Tenney and Merkle and outfielder Herzog signed with the New York National League club. Marquard and Merkle join the first squad for the south trip. Schlei Herzog and Tenney join the second squad. President Lynch may call the annual spring meeting for tomorrow to set dates.
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New York
Marquard
Schlei
Tenney
Merkle
Herzog
McGraw
Lynch
National League
Yale Seven Win At Last Yale Seven Win At Last
Yale defeats Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3 to 0 on Yale's home ice at the New Haven Lawn Club. Merritt scores twice, Heroin adds one as Sloane stars for MIT. strong all around play by Heroin noted. large crowd cheers Yale. Referee Howard of Yale.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
Tech
Elis
Dick Merritt
John Heroin
Sloane
Hurley Swenson
Billings Odmr
Freshmen to Play Milton in Hockey Opener
Harvard freshmen meet Milton Academy in the fourth game of the hockey schedule at Milton this afternoon. The freshman squad has shown weak passing and shooting this season, and they have lost two of three. Milton has defeated Cambridge Latin 5 to 1, English High 4 to 1, and Somerville High 5 to 1.
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Harvard
Milton Academy
Milton
Cambridge Latin
English High
Somerville High
Big Harvard Yale Regatta Set For June 30 On Thames
Arrangements for the Harvard Yale regatta on the Thames are completed with June 30 fixed. Yale agreed after friction over the date due to Yale commencement. The race runs 4:30 p m downstream from Red Top to the bridge with junior and varsity events on the program.
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Thames
Yale
Ward
Harvard
Red Top
Navy Yard
Charles
Boylston Bridge
Newell Boat Club
Wrrant Duffeys COLUMN on 15 mile race and tickets
Wrrant Duffeys column discusses the 15 mile race for Madison Square Garden on February 14, praising the balance between marathon and short distance formats. He notes amateur and pro promoters should limit the grind to this route and comments on B A A ticket demand and distribution. He also shares Kilpatrick’s view on Lunghi and Sheppard’s records.
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Madison Square Garden
School Team Notes Highlight Boston College Prospect Dolan
Frank Dolan of Boston College is praised as a natural runner with a fast 440 yards time on the BC gym indoor track. Meannix appears in almost every English High Mechanics dual meet event, while Meannix is lauded as a grand athlete and multi-sport performer. Harry Dame is chosen coach of Waltham High, Cleo O Donnell to coach Everett High baseball, and 1909 football gate receipts set a high mark. English High’s baseball material looks strong with veterans across positions. Brookline High, last season’s state champion, returns five veterans. Rindge loses several key players but remains competitive. Hannington of West Boston High is developed into a top back. Eddie Betts of Dorchester High shows strong shooting and defense.
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Frank Dolan
Boston College
Jim McCarthy
B. C
McCarthy
Meannix
English High
Brookline High
Rindge
Hannington
Massachusetts Automobile Opera Association Meeting At Arcade Hall
The Massachusetts Automobile Opera Association held a well attended meeting at Arcade Hall last evening. Judge J Albert Brockett delivered a long address outlining the association’s potential achievements. A fine moving picture show accompanied the event.
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Massachusetts Automobile Operators’ Association
Arcade Hall
J. Albert Brockett
Ages of Sullivan Corbett Fitzsimmons and history of match
Sullivan will be 52 next July Corbett is 44 next September and Fitzsimmons is 45 in June The dressing room incident involving Jeffries is disputed and the pellet claim remains unproven Jeffries allegedly used a sleeping pellet in the ring at Coney Island before Fitzsimmons loss in 11 rounds Boston’s Harry Lord signs for the Red Sox heading into the season Arena skating run opens mid January. ponds may be better for skating
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John L. Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Fitzsimmons
John L
Corbett
Jeffries
Fitz
Jeff
Bob
Coney Island
Boston
Harry Lord
Red Sox
Cambridge
Winchester High Five Defeats Newton 61 to 16 in Fast Game
Winchester H S stretched its winning streak by routing Newton H S 61 to 16. Standout forwards Tuck and Grant each scored eight baskets as Winchester dominated with faultless passing and sharp shooting. Second team also won 9 to 10 with Hurd as the star.
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Winchester
Newton
Tuck
Grant
Cady
Merrill
Hurd
Winchester High
Newton High
Merrill Esteks
R. B
Graves
Baiger Tuck
Corsecreres
Hamilton
Flanson
Caldwell
Osborne
Fuller
Tuckay
Webber
Taplin
Timer—Matthews
Newton H
Winchester H. S
L. B
Wilson Newton
Flynn
T- Pee Apt
Ee Hurd
Cousens Caiawe
Ieee E
Leland Emery
Stowe Hyane
Badger
R. F
Whitney
Newton A
Winchester H
Evans
Wilson
Teland
Stowe
Matthews
St. Mark's Team Wins In Decisive Fashion
Southboro February 2 St. Mark's decisively defeated Wellesley in a well played game. Both sides scored frequently with St. Mark's showing better teamwork. Webster Cunningham Morgan Iselin Winton among its scorers, Morgan leading with three goals. Wellesley had a slower, less cohesive effort.
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ST. Mark’s
Southboro
Wellesley
ST. Mark's
Wellesley High
Righiniock
Lowen Seins
Norcross F
Webster Cunningham
Vee
Eaewees
Belmont
Ea Iain
Winton Battle
Ogilby Iselin
P.veeteeees
Edem
Harvey Watt
C. Cen
Kvaratasorn
Rock Ridge Triumphs Over Framingham In Close Bout
Rock Ridge defeated Framingham 19 to 15 as the visitors surged with a sharp, fast-paced attack. Notable players included C. Wo and Stowers Drumm on the Ridge Hall team, while Framingham scorers and lineup details appear in incomplete OCR.
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Ramingham
Rock Ridge Hall
Beck Ridge
Framingham
Towinson
Bo Laces
Fair
Wood
Cicccessacere Er R. B
Chandler Browwd
Sceres
Cera Ace Sela
Ctee
Kets
Hall BR
Milton Wins 1-0 Over Brookline in Hockey Match
The Milton Hockey Club defeated Brookline 1 to 0 on Cunningham rink East Milton last evening. Lurber scored the winning goal amid a fast well played game. Referee Davenport and umpires Crafts and Herrick officiated. timer Smith. Two 20 minute halves.
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Milton
Brookline
Cunningham
East Milton
Lurber
PERL
Sirk
Aid Ke Sla Oon F
Colten Ropuor
Pacsc
Ares Ewin Eee
Eietece Ae. F
Dutton Biniban F
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Gormley
Cossass Pea Tia Tite Eerie
Headland Orumore Ossassin Ials
Ako Pia
Ec. P
Foster Org
Picea Vies
Samson Wioutanh
Davenport
Crafts and
Herrick
Smith
Casey Eyes Bright Future With Tigers In 1917 Season
Detroit fans expect Casey of Wakefield to be the club’s key backstop this summer. The 23 year old Massachusetts catcher, a former Boston prep star, joined Detroit after a strong Boston series showing. Jennings cites him as the likely mainstay behind the plate as the Tigers seek a pennant in a tough American League race. Casey’s past includes Wakefield High, Boston College Prep, and semi pro stints in Reading, Wakefield, Rockport, Beverly, Milford, plus 1907 Connecticut State league experience.
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Jack O’connor
Detroit
Massachusetts
Joe Casey
Wakefield
Boston
Casey
Detroit Tigers
Jennings
Charlie Schmidt
Stanage
Beckendorf
Tigers
Boston College Preparatory
Reading
Rockport
Beverly
Milford
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Siarvard
Paler
Devereux Rouanimolg
Cornell
Moakley
Jack
Cook
Talbot
P. J. Taylor
Marly
Pratt
Lawrence Light Guards
Nat Cartmell
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Cartmell
Little Isle
Harry Hillman
Frank Kanaly
Tech Relay
Wrrant
Duffey
Charley Kilpatrick
Lunghi
Kil
Sheppard
Shep
Harry Dame
Waltham High
Nate Tufts
Mr. Dame
Cleo O'Donnell
Everett High
Eddie Betts
Dorchester High School
Winchester High Five
Rock Ridge
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W.L. Douglas
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