International Is Near Its Demise
The International league faces a decisive moment as New York hosts a crucial meeting just before the major leagues’ schedule sessions. With fans in Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago and St. Louis watching trades reshape lineups, several managers and owners await a vote on whether the league will continue amid ongoing deals and uncertainty.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Larry Lajoie
Cleveland
Stoston
Cincinnati
Washington
Fred Thomas
Bob Gill
Sox
Gill
Thomas
Mack
Naval Service
American Association
International league fate seen as clubs plot majors swoop
Arthur Duffey comments on the possible demise of the International league as four clubs eye majors and several players await big league opportunities. The piece notes Toronto and Baltimore may carry on, while Providence and others face financial issues and potential reorganization.
Thousands Pay Honor to John L. Sullivan
A Boston wake for John L. Sullivan drew hundreds from many walks of life to his sister’s home. Tales of the fighter’s charity, loyalty to wife, love of children, and wartime thoughts filled the rooms as mourners recalled his life. Funeral plans for Wednesday were announced with M ayor Curley and others set as bearers.
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John L. Sullivan
John L
Fach
United States
Tention
James I. Sullivan
City Hall Avenue
Clarence Rowley
Boston
Daniel J. McDonald
William Hogarty
Barber” Fogarty
Tom” Maguire
Charles Waldron
Waldron
Casino
John T
John Barleycorn
Captain Sullivan
Hanover Street
Roxbury
Endicott Street
John J
Police Department
Rowe's Wharf
Nantasket Steamship Company
Sullivan
John LI
John Tu
John Tt
Tug” Wilson
John Donaldson
Professor Laflin
Charlie’ Mitchell
Jake Whitram
al’ Greenfield
Herbert Slade
John Flood
Abington
Vanouver
William
Weley
John TL
St. Peter's Church
Woodward Park
Peter C. Quinn
Cal
Debate Over 40‑Yard Record and Notable Fights
A dispute over Eaton’s claimed 425 seconds for the 40 yard mark is open to question, with belief that such a feat is unlikely. Eaton’s mark parallels Dan Kelley’s questionable 935 seconds for 100 yards, prompting doubt about the record. Sullivan’s best fighting weight and Gibbons’ origin are discussed, along with references to Hopkins A A and a bare knuckles bout in 1889.
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Eaton
Dan Kelley
Pat French
John J. Sullivan
Sullivan
Willard-Moran
Mike Gibbons
T. Paul
South Boston
S. C—Sullivan
Jake Willain
Richburg
Miss
C. C
Hopkinton A. A
John L Sullivan Remembered by Billy Sunday in Death Tribute
Billy Sunday lauded John L Sullivan as the most universally popular ring champion ever and praised his victory over alcohol as his greatest public service. Sunday recalled meeting Sullivan as a boy, noting the champ’s generosity and fearless style.
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Sagamore
France
John T
John L
John Barleycorn
Butte
Tom Maguire
Mills
John Ll
Washington, D. C
Billy Sunday
John L. Sullivan
John Sullivan
John
All Star Card For Triple A Boxing At Grand Opera House
Armory A A members receive an all star boxing card tomorrow night at the Grand Opera House marking the season opener for the local club. Gilbert Gallant returns from war service to face Shaver O Brien of South Boston, with Young Socco meeting Johnny Buckley and Vic Moran facing Harry Condon in later bouts.
Middlesex School to Host Noble & Greenough and St Mark's
The Middlesex School ice hockey team in Concord faces Noble & Greenough on Wednesday and travels to Southboro next Saturday for its last regular game against St Mark's, with state title implications.
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Concord
Noble & Greenough School
Boston
Middlesex
St. Mark’s
Southboro
Aaron Bernard Ready Buried With Military Honors
Aaron Bernard Ready of the Quartermaster's Department, United States Army, the first Lexington youth to die in World War I service, was buried yesterday in St Bernard's Cemetery Concord with full military honors.
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Aaron Bernard Ready
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
Lexington
United States
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Concord
Boston Arena to Host Five First Class Games This Week
Boston hockey fans will see five top attractions at the Arena this week. Tomorrow night the Arena seven faces the Navy, and if they repeat the fast play from Saturday against the Sons of Ireland the sailors will taste defeat.
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Boston
Navy
Sons of Ireland
Navy Faces Arena as Boston University Debuts in Arena
Wednesday features a double header with Warvard In formals versus Wanderers and Boston College meeting Boston University in its first Arena game. Navy aims to debut in National Amateur Hockey League play with new import Jerry Geran, while Arena relies on a rested lineup and Burt Nowell’s strong form. Friday and Saturday bring Medford versus Newton playoff action and a Saturday clash with Aberdeen, noted as a top Canadian speed team.
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Wanderers
Boston College
Boston University
Navy
Arena
Lh Hockey League
Jerry Geran
Windsor
Osgood
Burt Nowell
Nowell
Medford
Newton
Aberdeen
Aberdeens
Canada
Boston
Busy Week Ahead for School Hockey Teams
A busy slate of schoolboy hockey games unfolds this week with Boston College High playing three times at University Heights against Brookline Melrose and Exter. Newton High faces Rindge at the Arena this afternoon while Medford travels to Southboro to meet St Mark's. The featured matchup Friday pits Medford against Newton in a decisive clash after a tied result.
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Boston College High
Academy Seven
Healey
Brookline
Melrose
Newton High
Newton
Cambridge
Medford
Southboro
St. Mark's
Seven
Downs Boxes Tonight at Manchester New Hampshire
A boxing card at Joliet Hall in Manchester features four bouts headlined by two 19 rounders. Johnny Downs of South Boston faces Billy Woods of Manchester, and Billy Meyers of New York meets Young Chakas of Manchester in 10 round main events. Preliminaries feature local Manchester youths.
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Joliet Hall
Manchester
N. H
Johnny Downs
South Boston
Billy Woods
Billy Meyers
New York
Young Chakas
Double-Headers in National League to Be Studied
National league magnates will meet in New York next week to tackle the menace of double-headers. They plan remedies to curb the practice, widely viewed as a burden by economical fans and a problem for players and management.
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John L
Jake Kilrain
Tom” Coffey
City Hall
Tom’’ Maguire
Carson City
John I
New York
National League
National League Aims to Ease Double Headers and Waiver Rules
A magnate argues against the season long burden of double headers caused by weather and postponements. Proposed fixes include moving double headers to the first series for even distribution and adjusting waiver rules between leagues. A minimum $16 waiver price for minor league purchases is also discussed.
Tennis supplies for soldiers call to the nation
A call for tennis supplies for American soldiers in France has reached the United States National Lawn Tennis Association through Dr. J. E. McCurdy of the YMCA. The association will consider plans to aid men in France and in U S camps at its annual meeting on February 15.
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France
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
J. E. McCurdy
National Association
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