Durborow Challenges Richards in Long Distance Swim
Philadelphia swimmer Durborow challenges Sam Richards to a match swim but insists it occur away from Boston. He touts his 67 swims of 10 miles or more and 3000 miles covered in seven years, while Richards’ 1918 record earns high praise. Durborow argues tides and water temperature shape who is champion, noting Richards trained in Boston Harbor versus his Delaware Bay routes.
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Charles B. Durborow
Philadelphia
Sam Richards
Boston
Richards
New York Harbor
Delaware Bay
Chesapeake Bay
Durborow
The
Post
Delaware River
John Paul Jones
Dubrow
Cap May
Broadhill
Broadkill
Boston Harbor
New York
Blionsky
Little Rose Pitonof
Philadelphian
Boston Light
the Battery
Sandy Hook
Brewster
Darborow
Webfoot
Pro Squash Clash Promises Thrilling Show Next Saturday
Local enthusiasts buzz over a major pro match at the B A A featuring John Reynolds of the B A A and Harry Cowles of the Harvard Club. Both stars are in prime shape after a season of constant practice and strong records, promising a battle royal.
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John Reynolds
Harry Cowles
Harvard
Reynolds
Flynn knocks out Rodel in fourth round boxing win
New York February 2. Boston heavyweight Porky Flynn stopped George Rodel in the fourth round of a 10 round bout here tonight. Flynn weighed 199 pounds while Rodel was a pound lighter. the bout nearly ended in the third round when Rodel was saved by the bell.
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New York
Porky Flynn
Boston
George Rodel
Rodel
Flynn
Kelley Will Stay in Hub In Chicago Position Declined
Peter F. Kelley, named Saturday secretary of the Chicago National League club by President Charles W. Murphy, will remain in Boston. He prefers newspaper work there over a Chicago baseball post and will not accept the secretaryship. Earlier he was linked to the Cardinals job but did not move.
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Peter F. Kelley
Chicago
Charles W. Murphy
Windy City
Kelley
Boston
Murphy
St. Louis Cardinals
Britton
Huggins
Mound City
St. Louis
Pilgrims to Field Regular Lineup Tomorrow Night
Captain Spider Fynan predicts the Pilgrims A A seven will be near best with one change Norman Small returns to goal replacing Bill Anderson. Irish-American A A trialing new players and seeking a win at the Arena tomorrow night after last week’s defeat.
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Spider
Fynan
Pilgrim A. A
Sae
A. A
Norman Small
Pilgrims
Bill Anderson
New York Giants Plan Two Training Squads for Feb March
The New York National League club names two training groups starting February 15 and March 1 with Christy Mathewson guiding the early squad at Marlin and McGraw’s tour players set for March 12. John Herring, a semi professional pitcher from Freeport Long Island, is signed.
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Marlin
Christy Mathewson
Kinsella
Foster
Mathewson
McGraw
John Herring
Freeport
Long Island
Blanchard Plans Three-Cornered Speed Skating Series
Allen I Blanchard known as Pop arrived in Boston from Syracuse after touring Cleveland Saranac and Montreal He reports Bobby McLean skates faster than last season Blanchard aims to unite U S and Canadian figure skating clubs and organize a three city series among Morris Wood Edmund Lamy and Norval Baptie to settle their world title dispute Meetings are planned in Cleveland New York Saranac and Boston
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Allen I. Blanchard
Pop
Boston
Syracuse
N. Y
Simon Pure Speed Merchants
Ice
Cleveland
Saranac
Montreal
Bobby McLean
United States
Canada
Blanchard
Morris Wood
New York City
Edmund Lamy
Saranac Lake
Norval Bapti
Victoria
B. C. Wood
Lamy
Bapd
New York
Hudson High Sets Sights On State Hockey Title
The Hudson High School hockey team aims for the state championship after a strong start and plans a challenge to the reigning champion from Greater Boston high schools.
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Hudson High
Hudson Wigh School
ICH
Ruggles
Rover
Breen
Greater Boston
Central Massachusetts team opens with seven straight wins
The squad defeated Alumni 4 to 1 then routed Wayland High by four goals. Marlboro fell 4 to 1 while Medford won 1 to 0. Westboro fell 4 to 1 and Middlesex 5 to 2. The team claims the central Massachusetts title and eyes the state title.
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Wayland High School
Marlboro High
Medford High
Westboro High
Middlesex School
Massachusetts
Springfield
Amherst
Ruggles
Breen
Middlesex
Higgins
Wirth
Iakrance
Eome
Charles McClellan
Clyde Cook
Dartmouth
Framingham
Hudson
Boston Latin
Stone School
Everett
Clinton
St. Mark's
Southboro
Lexington
Boston Arena
Cole in Doubt Over Federal League Status
Leonard King Cole, who jumped from the New York Americans to the Chicago Federal league club, was brought to New York by Arthur Irwin. Frank Farrell says Cole is legally entitled to play for the Americans despite a three year Federal contract. Cole says he remains a Federal leaguer and will decide his future after further talks.
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New York
Leonard (King) Cole
New York Americans
Arthur Irwin
Yankees
Frank Farrell
Cole
Irwin
Farrell
Twins Presented to Frank Baker
Frank Baker of the Athletics was presented with twins a robust boy and a vigorous girl at his Trappe Maryland home. Mrs Baker reported both babies well and Frank received many congratulatory messages. The scene drew pride from Trappe as fans joked about future ball playing daughters.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Frank Baker
Athletics
Dr. Frank
Frank
Harvard Time Trials Put Echoes On Relays For B A A Games
Harvard track men prepare at Soldiers Field for time trials to shape relay squads for the B A A games next Saturday. Possible shifts include Tower joining Bar ron Capper and Biddle on the short relay, with Capper in the 79 event alongside Bingham Stone and Rock. Freshmen meet Yale Eli youths in a lively fringe race. Harvard will skip Georgetown Easter meet.
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Soldiers Field
Tower
Mahan
Barron
Capper
Biddle
Bingham
Stone
Rock
MacLure
Cornell
Yale
Eli
Georgetown
Hearings Set On Five Automobile Bills At State House
The committee on roads and bridges will hold hearings at 10 30 this morning on five automobile bills addressing disposal of fees and fines rear number illumination side lights on cars and carriages and lights on vehicles. J H MacAlman and Harry Fdsick return from the Chicago show and predict strong 1914 trade. Portland exhibit opens next Monday night with many Boston dealers planning the trip.
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Committee On Roads and Bridges
State House
Portland, Me
Boston
Portland
Joint Committee of Automobile Associations
Bay
State A. A
Dartmouth Beats Yale In Double OT Hockey Thriller
In New Haven Yale loses 4 3 to Dartmouth after Wanamaker scores the winning goal in the second overtime period. Yale's Sweeney and McDonald scored, Schiller made key saves, and the game capped Yale social week with an attendance around 2000.
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New Haven
Conn
Wanamaker
Dartmouth
Yale
Green Mountaineers
Deming
Tuck
Sweeney
Donahue
Vercosce
Schiller Dellinger
Herron Johnson
Gore
Miers
Ordway
Burgess Wanamaker
Sweeney Frost
Low
McDonald Murphie
W. Herron
Yule
McDonald
Swan
M'Farland Gibbons Bout Postponed to March
New York Feb 2. The scheduled February 1 boxing match between Packey McFarland of Chicago and Mike Gibbons of St. Paul has been postponed to the first week of March.
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New York
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
College point system debated by Intercollegiate A A A A committee
Gus Kirby defends a five point winner per event scheme for college championships while critics say it cheapens winning. The piece notes Bowdoin coach Magee in Brunswick for Irish American games and mentions Yale’s Captain Brown facing pro long distance contender Billy Queal in upcoming races at the Twenty second Regiment armory. Oscar Hedlund’s Irish American mile and Hunter mile prospects at the B A A games are discussed with Unicorn runners and a stumble affecting relay outcomes.
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Gus Kirby
Kirby
Twenty-second Regiment
New York
Billy Queal
Fred Meadows
al Shrubb
Hans Holmer
Boston
Aees
Oscar Hedlund
Jack Ryder
Hedlund
Kiviat
Halpin Favored In 290 Yard Sprint Showdown
Barring accidents the coming match race between Tom Halpin and Don Lippincott promises a great sprint. Halpin, in peak form on the local track, may hold the edge if he avoids a slow start by Lippincott who must press early. A monster Ko Fitzsimmons benefit may be staged in Boston theatre.
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Tom Halpin
Don Lippincott
Halpin
Lippincott
Ko Fitzsimmons
John L. Sullivan
Boston Theatre
Bob
Boston
Hockey Tonight not Saturday Hocker Harvere Yalea Play
Answers indicate Hocker Harvere and Yalea will play this evening and not Saturday. No announced professional simile race this indoor season with Queal Kolehmainen and other top pros. Moran vs Johnson shows historic Boston fight at Army A A. Charlestown Eddie Murphy credited as New England lightweight champion.
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Hocker
Harvere
Yalea
Queal
Kolehmainen
W. G. George
England
John Paul Jones
Cornell
Hask Moran
Pittsburg
Jack Johnson
Ind
Boston
Moran
Old Army A. A
Ken” Salisbury
Charlestown
Eddie Murphy
South Boston
New England
Cora Livingston at the Old Howard Atheneum
Cora Livingston undefeated world female wrestling champion headlines an exhibition at the Howard Atheneum this week. She faces Hoa Schaffer of Cambridge and Sam Anderson's protege on opening night, with a potential upset and more matches planned as Sheehan promotes future contests.
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Cora Livingston
Howard Atheneum
Sam Anderson
Jack Sheehan
Miss Livingston
Hoa Schaffer
Cambridge
Sam Anderon
Fanny Lewis
Sheehan
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