Braves Dire Directors Poised to Lead Next Season
A seasoned mix of former players will steer the Braves as they seek top national honors. The group brings proven baseball experience and strategic acumen to manage emerging season challenges. The report also notes scrutiny of New York officiating in hockey and praises Holy Cross coach Bart Sullivan for his prudent race choice.
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Braves
Bart Sullivan
Holy Cross
Joe Higgins
Dave Caldwell
Higgins
New Haven
Ted Jones
Mike Sweeney
Yale
New York
Yale poised for strong college gridiron return
The article contrasts coaches Jurreys Jones and Sweeney with Yale's potential comeback, noting Caldwell's lead in distance events and Sweeney’s track background. It draws parallels to Mike Murphy’s Elis era, suggesting Sweeney could approach Murphy’s records.
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Exeter
Sweeney
Hill School
Yale
Mike Sweeney
Mike Murphy
Murphy
Elis
Mike
Track yards per lap and athlete standards questioned
In an Irvington Street Armory versus Mechanics building debate the 160 yard lap and 130 yard lap are noted. The piece lists B A A entry rules for shot put distance and three mile run times and high jump clearance. It also addresses thigh muscle tightness and home address requests for Detroit pitcher Jean Dubuc, advising not to reveal private addresses.
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Irvington Street Armory
Mechanics
Mechanics’ Building
Irvington
Jean Dubuc
Detroit
Mich
Taft Urges Gentler Baseball Phrases in College Games
Prof William H Taft argues in the Harvard Alumni Bulletin for refined speech in college baseball. He sniffs at Yale Harvard exchanges and calls for distinguishing college athletics from professional play to curb crude slang and taunts.
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William H. Taft
Harvard Alumni Bulletin
Dean LeBaron R. Briggs
Taft
Dean Briggs
New Haven
Cambridge
Harvard
Kiviat and Smith Ruled Guilty of Professionalism
The Amateur Athletic Union board of governors by mail vote upheld the registration committee finding Abel R. Kiviat and Harry J. Smith of New York guilty of professionalism. Fifty three of sixty eight members voted to affirm, one dissented, and the others did not vote. This is the final judgment unless an appeal is made to the courts.
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New, York
Board of Governors
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Abel R. Kiviat
Harry J. Smith
New York
Looking Them Over with Billy Evans on Base Running
A historical note on third base coaches using football style tackles to stop runners, the controversy over a coacher touching a runner near home, and how U.S. leagues interpret the rule during home run plays. It cites President Johnson's stance that common sense should prevail when no play is possible.
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Glee
Johnson
Boston College High Faces Boston Latin in City Track Meet
Boston College High meets Boston Latin School this afternoon at James Street gym in a major city track clash. Boston Latin defeated BC High in a relay at Coast Artillery games last Saturday and BC High trains hard to reverse the result. Coaches Tom McCabe and Fred O'Brien prepare their squads for a hard fought meet.
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Boston College High
Boston Latin School
James Street
Boston College
Tom McCabe
Fred O'Brien
New England Players Shine in Pinehurst Valentine Tourney
Pinehurst North Carolina February 3 New England golfers lead the field as five players qualified for the first division of the St Valentine golf tournament. Four of the five won their first round matches on Tuesday boosting regional hopes.
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Pinehurst
N. C
New England
Joie Ray to Star at B A A Meet in Mechanic Hall
Joie Ray the master miler will run at the annual B A A meet at Mechanics Hall joining a stellar field. The text notes Ray’s good form after a practice mile in 4m 20.5s and lists rivals Mike Devanney Willie Gordon Sid Leslie Dave Caldwell Bill Meanix and others, with emphasis on the Unicorns strong lineup.
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Jose Ray
Mechanics’ Hall
Ray
Chicago
George Brown
Mike Devanney
Millrose A. A
Willie Gordon
New York A. C
Sid Leslie
Long Island A. C
Dave Caldwell
Nelson Wolgast Title Bout Set for Appleton Clash
Battling Nelson and Ad Wolgast signed to box at Appleton Wisconsin on February 22 the sixth anniversary of their lightweight title defeat. The bout was announced today in Lacrosse.
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Wis
Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Appleton
Wolgast
Wrestling bouts postponed by snowbound travel delay
Jiu jitsu expert Taka wich failed to reach Boston from Buffalo in time for the wrestling carnival at the Hippo drome. The show was postponed until next Thursday night due to travel disruption.
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Buffalo
Takawich
Boston
Hippodrome
Bay State Automobile Association to Meet at Lenox Hotel
Bay State Automobile Association forms new board of governors to convene at the Hotel Lenox next Monday evening. Albert T. Hart reports a letter from George Dickson of National Motor Vehicle Company predicting a strong race year with major speedways in Indianapolis Chicago Minneapolis and New York. Dickson does not confirm entry of National racing cars. Chicago show also fuels demand with 400 Saxon cars ordered by dealers via Hawley-Cowan.
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Bay State Automobile Association
Hotel Lenox
Eea Oe
Albert T. Hart
George Dickson
National Motor Vehicle Company
Mr. Dickson
Indianapolis
Chicago
Minneapolis
New York
Dickson
Saxon Motor Car Company
Phil Hawley
Hawley-Cowan Company
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