Judge Landis Breaks Diamond Tradition in Boxing Talk
Boxing column questions promoter Tex Rickard postponing Dempsey Willard from March 17 to Sept 5 and argues for guarantees to protect fans. Notes Trembly Greb and Fulton match bets, promises, and potential big show plans with Trembly as a leading challenger. Mentions Trembly, Greb, O Dowd, Wilson, Fulton, McGreary, Norfork, and Johnson with several 10-round bouts planned in Boston and Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Rickard
Dempsey
Willard
Rickard
Carpentier
Dempsey-Carpentier
It Chicago Defeats Al Ben by Technical Knockout
Syracuse report says Bill It Chicago defeated Al Ben of Brooklyn by a technical knockout in the sixth round of their 15 round bout tonight.
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Syracuse
Bill It
Chicago
al Ben
Brooklyn
Champions to clash at the big B A A games
Arthur Duffey reports the Boston Arena hosts the B A A games tonight with Olympic and international title holders competing in a packed slate of events. The 50 yard invitation race opens at 7 15 pm amid high expectations for a thrilling meet expected to attract thousands.
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Boston Arena
Unicorn Athletic Committee
Meet Moves to New Indoor Track for Boston Games
The Boston games shift from Mechanics to a larger indoor venue, with a star-studded lineup led by Loomis brothers and Loren Murchison. Hurdles feature the 50-yard distance, Hunter mile headlines, and strong showings expected from Thomson, Loomis, Rankow, and Connolly amid a full programme of sprints, relays, and field events.
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Back Bay
Albert. Geiger
Boston
Chicago
Loomis Brothers
Frank
Iran
Detroit
St. Louis
Loren Murchison
Jackson Scholz
Missouri University
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Buffalo
Siegel Wins by Technical in Boston Boxing Return
Boxing returned to the Boston Arena after a two year disappearance due to a 1918 fire. K C Siegel won by technical knockout as fans swamped the arena, the attendance breaking all indoor records for ring or mat events in the city.
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Boston Arena
Night of ring drama as Carlyle A. C. opens in Arena Building
Last night 12 000 spectators witnessed Carlyle A. C. debut in the Arena Building with uneven bouts. Al Shubert beat Bobby Josephs for the New England feather title in a hard 10 round affair while Joe Tipitz outpointed Jimmy Friggetti in another brisk 10 round clash. Nate Siegel defeated Paddy Flynn in an eight round main but the contest drew boos and crowd unrest amid chaotic entrances and crowd control failures.
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Carlyle A. C
Arena
Nate Siegel
Revere
New England
al Shubert
New Bedford
Bobby Josephs
Boston
Joe Tipiitz
Philadelphia
Jimmy Fringett
Brockton
Quaker City
Friggetti
the &J. Botolph Arena
Freddie Madden
East Boston
Phil Christie
Regan
Madden
Fins
Kaye
Bobby Tosephs
Joe Tiplitz
Jimmy Frizzetti
Paddy Flynn
Everett
Siegel
Josephs
Shubert
Fingsters
Frizzetti
Bell
Frigzetti
Tipitza
Fverett
Llewel
Flynn
Nate
How They May Finish in Tonight's Events
In the Major Wrigers Trophy race and related events, competitors include Yoren Murchison of Chicago and Jackson Schols of Detroit. Also listed are Loomia brothers from Chicago, Thomeen of Portsmouth, Loomia of Chicane, and Connolly of Georgetown with Devaney of New York and Williams entry from unknown. The eight mile race features Walter Hiaxgina of Columbia and Gordon Nightingale of West Virginia. Running high jump lists Ick London of Yale and Johnny Murphy of Notre Dame with Walter Whalen of Boston.
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Jole Ray
Harry Cuthill
Boston
Cutbill
Jimmy Connolly
Woburn
Georgetown
Mike Devaney
New York
Gordon Nightingale
University of West Virginia
Conte
Washington
Cuthill
Connolly
Devaney
Yoren Murchison
Chicago
Jackson Schols
Detroit
J. Loomia
Thomeen
Portsmouth
Frank Loomia
J. Sullivan
Boston College
Cecil Leath
New Hampshire State
Ick London
Yale
Johnny Murphy
Notre Dame
Walter Whalen
Boaton
Marked pole vault entries lead Harvard Yale and more
Leading entrants include Ed Knourek of the Illinois A C and Harwood of Harvard in pole vault. Racing features two mile, one mile and midget relays with matchups listed among Harvard Yale Dartmouth Tech Syracuse Boston College Holy Cross R I State Colby Vt M A C Bowdoin Williams Tufts Maine Bates Dartmouth Penn Andover Exeter and local schools.
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Harvard
Yale
Gardner B. Williams
Walter Higgins
Columbia University
New York
Cecil Leath
New Hampshire
Gordon Nightingale
Hart
Bowdoin
McMahon
Tech
Ed Knourek
Illinois A. C
Harwood
Dartmouth
Syracuse
Boston College
Holy Cross
R. I. State
Colby Va
U. of Vt
N. H. State
Williams
Tufts
Maine
Bates
Penn
Andover
Exeter
Boston University
Northeastern
Clark
Worcester P. J
Rensselaer P. 1
Huntington
Worcester Academy
English High
Boston Latin
Boston College High
Newton High
Brookline High
Engineers
Iwist Field Artillery
St. Alphonsus A. A
Community A. A
Stoughton C. C
Roxbury Latin
Waterfront Calendar Note for Feb 5 Day in Winter
Inland calendar fragment notes tides and celestial events. Mentions morning and evening tide heights, a full moon date, moon phase, and references to planets Jupiter Saturn and Venus. Contains garbled phrases and uncertain terms.
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Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Fresh Fish Receipts Surge in Boston Market Fortnight
During the fortnight ending today more fresh fish were received in the Boston market than in years. Receipts totaled 6,399,900 pounds with 3,154,800 pounds from the present week by 72 vessels. Haddock and cod led arrivals, prices dropped to lows not seen in a year. New schooner Governor Marshall made maiden voyage. Vessels, prices, and the distressed Johnson City noted.
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Boston
Governor Marshall
Matthew Sears
Haddock
Port of Boston Steamers and Towing Barges Notice
A fragmented list of vessels and towage assignments includes steamers port positions for Boston routes to Port Antonio and other ports. It mentions tugs Germantown Engwall Marion and barge tows including numbers 783 784 and 786 with destinations such as Newburyport and Perth Amboy, N J.
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Port Antonio
Tollefson
Banes
Cuba
Lake Bismere
Macbeth
Jacksonville
Charleston
Pawnee
Robingon
New York
Maruba
Forrest
Portland
Dingley
Atls
City of Cloucester
Pray
Gloucester
Germantown
Philadelphta
Barnee Marion
Marblehead
Leesport
Inehocken
Swatara
Engwall
Lyon
Monitor
Tamaqua
Salem
Portsmouth
Coerlieo
Newburysport
Suffolk
Lehigh
McGoldrick
Perth Amboy
N. J
Renn
Wrowing
Clark
Western
Towing Barges and Steamers Across Multiple Ports
Totman New York and other ports report towing barges including Txmaqua Haute Metacomet Neptune Pateman Norfolk and San Joaquin Lizonaml. Vessels include schooner 4 ole Reuben Robbins. Steamers Canfield Tampico Lake Faribanit Charleston Jacksonville Arlington Hampton Roads Governor Ding ley Portland Juno and more. Multiple tows listed with origins Philadelphia New York Newburyport Salem and Portsmouth.
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Totman
New York
Haute
Metacomet
Neptune
Pateman
Norfolk
San Joaquin
Lizonaml
Ole & Reuben Robbins
Stonington
Salem
Portsmouth
Swatara
Philadelphia
Cohansey
Yardley
Moselem
Aermantown
Barry
Tuckahoe
Mshanoy
Paoli
Upton
Devon
Shickshinney
North Americas
Bards Milvern
Musecometeong
Triton
Portamouth
N. H
Pocono
Iisbury
Bear Ridge
Phiadelphia
Lyn
Fes
Delaware
Dorchester
Boston
J. H. Devereux
Greldon
St. John
N. B
Liberty
Australia
Steel
Kristal
Saparoea
Amsterdam
Prines
Havre
Vindo- Dona
Gibraltar
Beverly
Portland
Frederick J. Lovatt
Roaton
Rylayl
Savannah
City of Columbia
Vineyard Haven
Brandon
Boaton
Nueritas
Cuba
Rallel
Maumee
Liverpool
Oxonian
Tendon
Scythian
Barbadoes
Park Snowdon
Lisborn
Horace E.cantoe
Port Limon
San Jone
Havana
Trehawke
Calcutta
Colombe
Reston
Incoming steamers list and ocean forecast note
The Post Marine Record reports incoming steamers from Boston and other ports with ship names and origins, plus an ocean forecast for Europe-bound departures. It includes weather notes at Highland Light and wireless reports with positions of steamers like Susquehanna, Sabine Sun, Clement Smith, and Arizonan, along with port arrivals and sailings in American and foreign ports.
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Howard
Baltimore
Porchester
Philadelphia
J. H. Tevereux
Prince George
Yarmouth
Katahdin
Galveston
Brandon
Norfolk
Caledonian
Manchester
Fing
Runshine
Tamaico
Mex
Delisie
Pacific Ports
DIE Sunday
Sabine Sun
Port Tabos
Teeland
Noumea
Delaware
N_ Y
Clement Smith
Palo Blanco
Walter D. Noyes
Gloucester
Fan Bruno
Port Timon
Cristobal
Osaka
Buenos Ayres
Susquehanna
Danzie
Bremen
Boston
N. Y
Europe
Grand Banks
Highland Light
Danzig
Port Lobos
Clement
Lehigh
Seattle
San Pedro
P. m
Coastwise
Boulogne
Cape Henry
American
New York fighter Artie O Leary returns with manager Joe Jacobs
Artie O Leary from New York, noted for a recent lively bout with Danny Frush of Baltimore, is back in town. He arrived last night accompanied by his manager Joe Jacobs, also of New York, the Big Village.
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Artie O'Leary
New York
Danny Frush
Baltimore
O'Leary
Joe Jacobs
Big Village
Scrapper set for 10 round feature at Scenic Temple
The card includes Bud Christiano of Buffalo in a 10 round main event against tonight's newcomer, with Joe Sullivan credit for arranging the bout. Christiano has fought Willie Jackson, Rocky Kansas, Herman Smith, and Chicago Willie Green. Three eight rounders follow featuring Babe Cross vs Steve Gustin, Louis Lynch vs Johnny Curley, and Young Tansey vs Tommy Carson. Club office at Scenic Temple, Beach S044 and 63618.
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Charley Parker
Chuck” Pevey
Hartford
Geelyards
Johnny Ross
Bud Christiano
Buffalo
Scenic Temple
Christiano
Joe Sullivan
Commonwealth A. A
Bud
Willie Jackson
Rocky Kansas
Herman Smith
Chicago
Willie Green
O'Leary
the Temple
Babe Cross
Lynn
Steve Gustin
South Boston
Louis Lynch
East Boston
Johnny Curley
Roxbury
Young Tansey
Tommy Carson
Lawrence
Britt stops Mickey Devine in Providence bout
Frankie Young Britt former New England lightweight champion decisively knocked out Mickey Devine of Providence in the eighth round of a scheduled ten round fight. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Club observers were surprised by Britt's strong performance and exacting pressure, as he toppled Devine for the first time in his career.
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Providence
Frankie “Young
Britt
New England
Mickey Devine
British Challengers Enter Davis Cup Race
New York February 4 British Isles and Australasia have sent challenges for the Davis cup and more nations including Spain France Belgium Canada South Africa are believed to follow.
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New York
British Isles
Australasia
Spain
France
Belgium
Canada
South Africa
Dodgers sign Post and Streak to contracts
New York February 4. Samuel G. Post who pitched last year for the Portsmouth club of the Virginia league has signed with the Brooklyn Nationals. Infielder George Streak of the Orlando club in the Florida State league also signed a contract.
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New York
Samuel G. Post
Portsmouth
Brooklyn Nationals
George Streak
Orlando
St Pats to Play Two Games in Boston
Ottawa hockey team the Saints will travel to Boston for games on February 10 and 11. The club has a large guarantee offer and will bring its top players for the road trip.
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Ottawa
Ont
J. Pats
Boston
Saints
Judge Landis appoints fan as baseball secretary
Federal Judge Landis, commissioner of baseball, names Leslie M. O Connor of Chicago as secretary. At 21 or 22, he is the youngest appointee and will start tomorrow with a $7500 annual salary. He has been a long time fan and amateur player and will also serve as treasurer of baseballs governing body.
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Jess Willard
Dempsey
Ringster
Chicago
Landis
Leslie M. O'Connor
O’connor
O'Connor
Judge Landis
Big Jim Blair Bids a Final Medford Meet
Medford High School hosts a dual track meet with Medford defeating Newton 41 2 3 to 26 1 8 as Jim Blair closes his scholastic career with a 600 yard win and high jump crown. Clausen and Johnson also win for Newton in key events.
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Newton
Medford
Jim Blair
Blair
New England
Jim
Clausen
Johnson
Gaffey
McDavitt
R. Garrity
Marnette
Reardon
Thoyse
Medfopl
Reynolds
Leonard
Blodgett
Maurette
Meserve
Newton High
Swartz
McQuiston
Richards
Cunningham
Crowd crowds arena fight ends in draw with police help
More than 3000 people packed St. Botolph Street for three bouts at the Arena last night. The main event pitted police against citizens and ended in a draw after about ninety minutes. Police from Back Bay and South End, aided by club officials, cleared the non ticket holders while ticket holders gained entry.
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St. Botolph Street
Back Bay
South End
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Mike O'Dowd
Harry Greb
Pittsburg
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Bob Roper
Pat Reid
Trembly
Johnny Wilson
London
Grebd
uThin
Greb O O’ Dowd
Wilson
O'Dowd
Panama
Joe Gana
Jake Ahearn
Art Magirl
Jack Savage
Silent Martin
Fred Fulton
Jack Dempsey
Rattling MeGreary
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Mechanics’ Building
Bill Brennan
Brennan
Fulton
Sam Langford
John Lester Johnson
McGreary
Kid Norfok
New Arena
Earleby
Pennsylvania
Frankin Park
Archmort Playground
Fate Bsue
Eshank
Charlestown
Columbus Ave
Goodcombus Park
Good Cottage St
Good Franklin Feld
Gibson
Jamaica Pond
Ankating McConnell Park
Fair Mystic Playground
Fair Neponset
Arthur Duffey
Earl Thomson
Antwerp
Frank Loomis
Rankow
Thomson
Hanover
Mechanics
Murchison
Jackson
Joe Loomis
Billy Hayes
Bernie Weters, Jr
Dick Landon
Landon
Sam Lawrence
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Johnson City
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Paul Revere
Rose of Taly
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Stars
Arena Fights
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