Tim Murnane Dies in Theatre Blows to Baseball World
Tim Murnane two decades a pillar of baseball leadership and writing dies after years of declining health. Born 1851 in Naugatuck Conn he guided Boston clubs including the Union and Blues and served as editor of the Minor League Guide. Survived by his wife Miss Dowling of Roxbury and three sons and a daughter.
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Favorite With Fans T H Murnane Knew The Game
Tim Murnane longtime baseball editor and presi dent of the N E League for over two decades died suddenly. He was a familiar figure to fans and reporters and valued for his deep knowledge of the sport.
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N. E. League
St Mark's Defeats Middlesex 1 to 0 In Hockey Contest
St Mark's School of Southboro edged Middlesex School 1 to 0 on a Concord afternoon as Gaston scored the lone goal in the first half. Captain Jabez Holmes held strong defense for St Mark's while the Middlesex defense, led by keeper Wombat, fought to a narrow loss. Referee Gallagher. Time: two 20 minute halves.
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Middlesex
Concord
Jabez Holmes
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Romaine Wombat
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Spalding
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Ase
Gallagher
Umires
Baldwin
Chandler
B A A Wins Ice Game Against Boston Hockey Club
At the Arena last night the B A A hockey seven scored four goals while the Boston Hockey Club managed three. The win secures the final in the Boston division of the Amateur Hockey League.
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B. A. A. Hockey Seven
Boston Hockey Club
Boston
Unicorns Rally Beats Boston Hockey Club in Narrow Win
In a tight second half the Unicorns hold a one point lead over the Boston Hockey Club with Hutchinson scoring three goals and Jones adding a fourth. Doty and Smart add late goals for the Unicorns while Huntington anchors defense as Boston misses the tying point in the final minutes.
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Unicorn
Jones
Unicorns
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Osgood
Hicks
Prendergast
Downing
Gus Doty
Smart
Boston
A. A
H. C. Dow
Sisieerd
Aiese
Hieks
Sica
Mia
Mike Aie
Clifford Jones
R W
Ccedescaceel
Prendergeat Fauntingior
GOP
Csssiecctwas
Csss Oo
Dy Dol Ucr
Ela
Cccurah
Kia Dad
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Claflin
Smeg Ma Grasa
Raing
Mackay
Boston A. A
Boston H
tIf Hutchinson
Lim
Doty
Donahue
Clifford
G. W. Wanamaker
H. Denesha
Carnochan
Hunt
E. F. Murphy
Charles Foote
Milton Academy Edges Melrose in Low-Scoring Rink Battle
Milton Academy defeated Melrose High 2 to 1 on the Academy rink yesterday afternoon. Gorham stood out with a series of clever stops as Melrose failed to score in the second period.
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Melrose High
Academy
Milton
Gorham
Melrose
Milton Edges Melrose In Close Hockey Clash
Milton beat Melrose 1 0 after Hastings set up Lincoln for the tying goal and Johnson finished the winner. Captain Humphrey Harrington and Moriarty starred for Milton while Captain Ross Harrington and Moriarty shone for Melrose.
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Ross
Milton Outer
Milton
Hastings
Lincoln
Chisholm
Johnson
Humphrey
Gorham
Harrington
Moriarty
Harrington Johnson
Cabot
Pa Crereene Eeterus
Leonard Humphrey
Monneseee
Moriarty Hamilton
Eres
Price Gorham
Chisolm Seave
Milton Academy
Melrose High
W. R. Grannan
Hubbard and
Giles
Mr. Sheppard
Professor Gowdy May Lead Canal Zone Baseball School
Rumor says Hank Gowdy of Panama may accept a proposal to run a baseball school for capitalists in the Canal Zone. Joie Ray returns to Chicago after victory in the 8 mile Unicorn event, boosting his market value. Holy Cross prepares for spring practice with Babe Ruth Jack Barry and Heinie Wagner visiting Worcester athletes, as local players press for improvement.
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Panama
Hank
George Stallings
Canal Zone
Joie Ray
Chicago
Joie
Windy City
Johnny Mahan
Norman Taber
Holy Cross
Babe Ruth
Jack Barry
Heinie Wagner
Worcester
Purple
PuFFeys 0D PORTS Major Meet Postponed by N A C Decision
The N A C canceled Saturday events causing PuFFeys 0D PORTS to pause as B A A members await Matt Halpin's word on rescheduled contests. Rumors tie Jess Willard to Fred Fulton as the likely future opponent with both preparing for a possible showdown.
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Running 600 Yards Indoors and Irish American A C Update
The record notes Tom Halpin credited with running 0 yards in 132 5a. No announcement of Irish American A C plans for an indoor meet. Gardner finishes 10th with a .309 batting average. no Red Sox players in the top 10.
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A. C
Tom Halpin
Red Sox
Gardner
Boxing Gossips From Boston to Bangor and Beyond
Promoter Billy Stacey has lined up Johnny Wilson of New York now Bangor bound to face New Al McCoy in a 12 rounder on Feb 16 in Bangor Maine. Other bouts include George Rivet vs Frankie Mack in Beverly and Mickey Donley vs Andy Cortez in Lawrence.
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New York
New
al McCoy
Bangor
Billy Stacey
Boston
Wilson
al Rogers
Maine
Mickey Donley
Newark
Finney Boyle
Patsey Green
Andy Cortez
A. C
Lawrence
George Rivet
Frankie Mack
Beachmont
North Shore A. C
Beverly
Syrian Kid
Johnny Delmont
Yorkshire Kid
Young Zessill
Joe LaRue
Young Martin
Favor Robson to Beat West in Main Bout
Commercial A. C. fans expect a hot Friday night card. In the main two round bout Chick West of Holyoke faces Tommy Robson of Malden with Robson a heavy favorite to win. West seeks a lifetime chance and aims to seize the moment. Other bouts include Nat Boutellier vs Sammy White and Shaver O'Brien vs Kid Thomas. Joe Stanton of Cambridge may appear in the semi if an opponent is found.
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Norwood
Sammy White
Cambridge
Shaver
O’brien
South Boston
Kid Thomas
South End
Joe Stanton
Cy Williams declines Cubs offer in Chicago news
Chicago February report states outfielder Cy Williams declines to sign the terms offered by President Weeghman. The Baseball Players' Fraternity member's decision follows receipt of four new recruit contracts for Earl Smith Jack McTigue Welton Ehrhardt and Victor Aldridge.
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Chicago
Cy Williams
Chicago Nationals
Weeghman
Williams
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Earl Smith
Jack McTigue
Welton Ehrhardt
Victor Aldridge
New York A C Meet Moves to Madison Square Garden
The New York A C announces its annual indoor athletic meet will be held at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday evening February 13. Officials cite possible armory closures that could disrupt events planned for the 22d regiment armory and other venues.
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Madison Square Garden
22D Regiment Armory
State Armories
Tech Swimmers Compete In Boston Y Meet
Boston’s first triangular swimming contest of the year is set for Saturday night at the Boston Y M C A. Technology faces the College of the City of New York and Harvard in its fourth meet of the season after undefeated runs against Huntington School Amherst and Wesleyan.
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Boston Y. M. C. A. Technology
College of the City of New York
Harvard
Tech
Huntington School
Amherst
Wesleyan
Dorchester High Wins Meet Over Mechanic Arts In Yard Events
Dorchester High topped Mechanic Arts 43 to 34 as their track team won the majority of points in the 300 and 1000 yard events yesterday afternoon at East Armory.
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East Armory
Dorchester High
Mechanic Arts
Finishes good on speedway at Charles River track
A lively afternoon at the Charles River speedway produced fast racing and excellent finishes. Spectators saw winter sport at its best with horses stepping quickly and results well above average.
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Braves Provide for Deadlock Along Waterfront Calendar
Braves schedule a waterfront calendar update for February 8 as the 39th day of the year and 923rd day of the war. The note records tides and astronomical references with evening moonless ages, listing mornings star Venus and evening planets Jupiter and Saturn.
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Jupiter
Saturn
Burgeoning Speed At Local Harness Meet Highlights
A busy day at the speedway featured F L Burkes trotter Bingenloch and Fred Bellows pacing stallion Teddy Bingen in early speed bursts. Notable races included Childs defeating Jacqueline P Mae C in a three heat battle and Patricia by W J Bates clinching victory over The Barrister. Ethel Direct defeated Sure Enough in straight heats while James W posted the day’s fastest averages beating Bingen Leyburn. multiple classes reported times and placings for various entrants.
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Arthur Parker
Bert Gove
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W. J. Furbush
Jacqueline P
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CO. H. Tratser
Mac
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W. J. Bates
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Hawkins
Blk. G
A. J. Furbush
Alice Bingen
J. E. Fitzgerald
Peter Stanley
Perkins
Dwight
Ethel Direct
Blk m
John Craig
B. W. Gove
Sen Ee Ee A
Ro. G
D. King
Southern Spy
Gr. G
George Leonard
Mabel T
R. F. Thompson
Huntington Beats Exeter in 2-1 Hockey Clash
Huntington School edged Exeter 2-1 after a 20 minute regulation and 7 minute overtime. Kirk scored twice including the winner in sudden death after Putnam opened the scoring for Exeter. Referee was M B Perkins.
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Kirk
Putnam
Dana
Ramsey
Young, Kelley
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White Nichols
Powers
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O'Doherty
Aed
Pide
Asa
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Pilmpton
M. B. Perkins
T. H. lecNamara
M. Beattie
S. Welter
Ships Bring Cargo as Prices Stay High at Pier
Two vessels arrived with mixed catches as wholesale fish prices remained elevated amid continued scarcity. The Surf delivered haddock, cod, pollock, and a large scrod load, while the Nunan carried haddock, cod, hake, pollock, scrod and cask.
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Landsman
Shipping News Blitz Reports Complex Vessel Movements
Shipping news details numerous steamers and schooners arriving and sailing from ports such as Norfolk New York Glou cester and Portland. It lists boats like Sark Bohn Gothenburg Copenhagen Torgensen and many towing barges to various destinations including Portland Salem and Baltimore with multiple named vessels and barge numbers.
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Cto
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Sanborn
New York
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Stront
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Linneken
Gloucester
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Webster
Rock
Portsmouth
Savage
Michalski
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Hammond
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Magan
S. T
North America
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Chemung
Lynn
Ampere
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Mercury
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Mors
Santa Barbara
H. FB. Dmock
Middlesex
Everett
Newport News
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Jessie Ashley
St. John
N. B
Portlan
Three Mat Bouts Planned At Grand Opera House
Wrestling fans will witness three finish matches and an exhibition by De Roua at the Grand Opera House tonight. Cyclone Burns faces Jack Winrow while Cyclone Ross meets Adolph Pohl, with Sam Anderson coaching Joe Munson in the third bout. De Roua the Belgian will headline a 10 minute exhibition with Karl Lemle.
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Cyclone Burns
Jack Winrow
Cyclone Ross
Adolph Pohl
Sam Anderson
Harvard
Joe Munson
Karl Lemle
Braves devise plan to offset deadlock with Players Fraternity
President P. D. Haughton and Manager George Stallings outline a scheme to cover contingencies from the ongoing stalemate between the Players' Fraternity and the major leagues. They have secured options on 15 of the top Class AA players as the proposed remedy.
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George Stallings
Braves
Boston Braves pursue options on top minor leaguers
The Boston club has options on eight or nine Class AA minor leaguers and aims to line up the full group soon. Players will report to the Miami camp for tryouts with no option on any player unwilling to join the roster. May 1 expiration, training plans adjusted, Stallings to visit Boston after the NL meeting, and Joe Wilhoit signs conditionally awaiting brother players’ acceptances.
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Miami
Braves
Haughton
Stallings
Beston
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Braves Field
Joe Wilhoit
Important letter to Joe Geary at Roxbury Sports Desk
Post sporting department notes an important letter awaiting Joe Geary of Roxbury, manager of Pat McCarthy, with delivery directed through the sports desk.
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Pat McCarthy
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