Injunction case ends as Duffy signs with Milwaukee uncertain
Ex-Boston captain Hugh Duffy arrives amid talks of his managerial duties with Milwaukee Brewers. He has not signed yet, honoring Players' Protective Association wishes. The row between American and National Leagues calms as talks proceed. A spring meeting is near with another player hearing anticipated.
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Soden
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Chicago
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Protective Association
Collins to Go Raid Hits Philadelphia Game Plan
The Ledger sources claim the American League signed Napoleon Lajoie of Philadelphia and have offers out to James Collins of Boston. Collins reportedly traveled from Buffalo to meet manager Mack and may join Philadelphia, part of a broader league raid on the Philadelphia clubs including Flick, Donahue, McFarland, Cross, Pratt and Stagle, with Delehanty and Thomas in doubt.
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the Ledger
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Lajoie
Mack
James Collins
Boston
Collings
Buffalo
Collins
Philadelphias
Shedeline
Flick
Donahue
McFarland
Cross
Pratt
Stagle
Delehanty
Thomas
Bronze Keel of Lawson Boat Advances in Frame Work
Frames and deck beams for the Lawson boat bent under Superintendent Whalen at Atlantic Works. Lawley aims for a May launch as bronze shell work proceeds and fittings arrive. Rigger Billman may affect Belmont boat rigging if Usher Hereshoffs pull exclusive services.
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Atlantic Works
George I
Lawley
Herreshoffs
Billman
Belmont
Atlantic
Worcester
Crowninshield
New England Trotting Breeders Announce Early Closing Meet
The association lists closing dates for its Grand Circuit meeting at Tendville from August 1 to 28. Events include Blue Hill 2:30 trotting for $5000, Massachusetts 2:12 trotting for $10,000, several pacing and trotting divisions with purse totals, and final entry deadline set for Monday March 11.
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Tendville
Blue Hill
Massachusetts
Cambridgeport Rhymesum Tops Brockton A C in Slugfest
The Cambridgeport Rhymesum team defeated Brockton A C 34 to 5 last night at Cambridge. The lopsided score capped Cambridgeport's dominant performance as they extended their winning streak.
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Cambridge
Cambridgeport Rymnesum
Boxing Law Fight Clouds Next Friday Ring Show
Cincinnati report on injunction proceedings over the Jeffries Ruhlin contest as judge Hollister weighs a ruling. Madden affirms boxing as health science, while promoters prepare a sparring framed fight if injunction blocks a prize bout. Extra notes cover boxing figures, club meetings, and upcoming bouts across the circuit.
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Hollister
Childs
Martin
Jeffries
Ruhlin
Ohio
Billy Madden
Machen
Cands
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Corbett
Sullivan
New Orleans
Madden
John L. Sullivan
Mississippi
Kilrain
Corbett Rates Jeffries Strongest Pugilist of Modern Times
Jim Corbett shares expert views on the Jeffries Ruhlin bout, saying Jeffries is undoubtedly the strongest pugilist of modern times and has heard many claim he cannot match John L. Sullivan’s prowess. He bases his assessment on deep knowledge of each fighter’s tactics.
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Ruhlin
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Dixon Lyons Fight Ends In Draw In Baltimore
George Dixon former featherweight champion and Harry Lyons of Chicago staged a twenty round exhibition in Ger mania Maennercher Hall. Both fighters were exhausted and Mantz ruled the bout a draw with no clear winner.
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George Dixon
Harry Lyons
Chicago
Germania Maennercher Hall
Mantz
Boxing Gossip Says Jeffries Ruhlin Bout Will Not Take Place
Rumors from Cincinnati claim the Jeffries Ruhlin fight is dead as opposition to Billy Brady and his associates grows. A prominent Cincinnati lawyer’s letter notes the scheme failed due to weak local support and nonresident siphoning of potential gate receipts. Jim Corbett’s Cincinnati monologue is canceled after word the bout is off.
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Eain
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Large Beacon street sleighing crowd rivals record attendance
A massive gathering on Beacon street draws crowds and horse teams for a full day of sleighing. Notable drivers include John Shepard Dora, H. Belledeu, James G. Pooley, and Tra Hickford among many enthusiasts.
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Little Pony
John Shepard
Tie
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Reina
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Prince Wilkes
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George
Frank Hall
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Dick” Lawrence
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Boston
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Munroe Goodspeed
Trion
Roy
Navarre
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Wood Baldwin
Morris Conway
J. J. Scully
Harry K
Forest
Charlie Pherge
A. W. Davis
Harvard Relay Team Selected for B A A Meet
Harvard yesterday named six men for the relay against Pennsylvania in the B A A meet next Saturday. The probable four are Haish, Dust, Clerk, and Willis with Lightner and Aghtner also in contention. Willis notably ran 290 yards in 46 seconds, affecting Lightner’s chances for a regular spot. Class relay teams were chosen as well.
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Pennsylvania
J. K. Haish
W. Dust
W. G. Clerk
J. G. Willis
Jaghtner
Co. J. Swan
Lightner
Willis
Portland Portland and Clinton-Clinton Scores Noted
In Portland city matchups officials record Lewiston 12 defeating Portland 4 while Clinton Clinton posts five to lead Lawrence eight. A second Clinton Clinton game ends Clinton Clinton eight vs Lawresce eight.
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Lewiston
Clinton
Lawrence
Lawresce
Club Tournament Assciation Weekly Bowls Winners Named
In a St James alleys night event Waltham Somerville Jamaica and Charlestown won. Jamaica beat Chelsea three games to none with Bradbury scoring 213. Waltham Roslindale split a match as McAllister rolled 276. Somerville beat Press two of three with Blossom 252. Charlestown defeated the Mets three games to none as Fox totaled 267.
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Schmitt Edges Eaton In Lengthy Billiard Class B Match
In the Class B amateur billiard tournament Charles Haton defeated Charles Schmitt 860 to 285 before a large 9th Artillery crowd and their guests. The match extended 73 innings with lead changes, high runs, and precise shots as Eaton pulled ahead late to win.
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Dartmouth Announces 1900 Baseball Schedule Amid Mass Meeting
Hanover New Hampshire February . The Dartmouth baseball schedule was announced at a college mass meeting listing games against Exeter Andover Harvard Bowdoin Trinity Brown Wesleyan Amherst Syracuse Tufts Williams Yale Holy Cross Columbia and Wesleyan. The slate includes multiple games at Hanover and several road dates with notable matchups against Harvard Yale Amherst and Brown.
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Dartmouth
Exeter
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Middletown
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Amherst
University of Syracuse
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Charter Oak Park Announces 11000 Futurity Stakes
Hartford Conn February 8 The Charter Oak Park management reveals its 11000 futurity for the coming season. The race will be decided at the grand circuit meeting of 1904 with nominations open to three year olds.
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Conn
Charter Oak Park
Coach Sherman Sues Headmaster Over Pay Dispute
Edward F. Sherlock, former English High School football coach, sues headmaster R B E Babson for 300 dollars claiming underpayment after a Thanksgiving lineup change. Harrison, a nonstudent over 21, played, violating interscholastic rules. Babson censured Sherlock and ended his seven week service with a 70 dollar account.
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R. B E. Babson
Boston
Harrison
Babson
Mr. Sherlock
Melee Defeats Hendrick In Tight Class A Billiard Match
New York February 8 J H C Melee of Philadelphia won a close Class A A A U billiards match against J A Hendrick of New York by 400 to 394 in a dramatic showdown tonight.
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J. H. C. Melee
Philadelphia
J. A. Hendrick
Bowling League rules committee restores suspended Charlestown trio
At Judge C S Littlefield’s office yesterday afternoon the rules committee voted unanimously to reinstate Messrs Conti Callahan and Lyman three Charlestown era members who had been suspended for professionalism.
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Judge C. S. Littlefield
Messrs. Conti
Callahan
Lyman
Fast Canadian Star Shines Amid New York Race Rounds
The HefMley School star, touted as one of Canada’s fastest, headlines a Clermont Avenue rink showcase in New York. On Wednesday night Leroy Lee faced McDonald in a series of match races highlighting sprint speed and competitive drive.
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Canada
Clermont Avenue
New York
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