Vast gathering of stars for Boston Athletic Association handicap games
The Boston Athletic Association meet in Mechanics Building brings top sprinters and distance runners from Harvard Yale Princeton Cornell UPenn Chicago and New England colleges. Archie Hahn and Walter Eckersall lead a strong Western contingent against Eastern stars like Eaton Seitz Healy and Doyle. The program features the 40 yard invitation dash 2 mile championship mile and several handicap events with intense competition and premium ticket demand. The first 40 yard heats start 7 15 pm to finish before midnight with all eyes on the headline sprint and relay events.
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Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
University of Chicago
New England
New York
Archie Hahn
Milwaukee A. C
East
W. D. Eaton
Hodgkinson
St. Alphonsus A. A
H. L. Hillman
New York A. C
C. J. Seitz
Georgetown
J. F. Doyle
A. M. Stearns
Amherst
H. G. Risegari
Tufts
J. W. Mayhew
Brown
C. M. French
J. J. Healy
Harry Jordan
Dartmouth
Eaton
Crimson
G. V. Bonhag
A. C
F. H. Haarer
Co. Co. O'Connell
J. C. Hemingway
C. F. Magoffin
A. L. Willgoose
M. W. Sheppard
A. A
America
Arthur Schrubb
Ralph Rose
Rose
Coe
E. J. Hart
Exeter
Charley Seitz
George B. Billings
Mechanics’ Building
Ideal Before Celtic Race
Yesterday afternoon Anatole Le Braz lectured at Sanders Theatre on Brittany its literature and people. He argued the Celtic race shares an adventurous spirit, with a longing for the unknown guiding its history and poetry. He noted Brittany and Ireland peasants, ancient poets, and imaginative storytelling as evidence of this enduring ideal.
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Anatole le Braz
Cercle Francais
Sanders Theatre
Brittany
M. le Braz
Suffragists Reduce Fees at Baltimore Convention
In Baltimore on February 9 the women's suffrage convention adopted a proposed amendment to cut membership dues from 10 to 1. A move to strike out National American from the title failed. Speaker Mead's report on Peace and Arbitration drew discussion, while Baltimore Women's College faculty hosted a luncheon for representatives from Smith, Wellesley, and Radcliffe colleges.
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Baltimore
Mead
Baltimore Women's College
Mary A. Jordan
Smith College
Mary W. Calkins
Wellesley College
Maud Wood Park
Radcliffe College
Boston
Equal Suffrage League
Big Lightweight Bout Ends In a Draw at Pacific Club
In Los Angeles on February 9 Kid Herman and Aurelio Herrera fought 20 rounds to a draw for the lightweight title next potential bout with Battling Nelson. Both ring generals showed caution and defense, Herrera slightly the cleverer yet unable to break through Herman’s guard as the crowd left disappointed at no decisive finish.
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Los Angeles
Kid Herman
Aurelio Herrera
Pacific Athletic Club
Battling Nelson
Herrera
Herman
Hererra
Harvard Defended by Camp in Athletes Reform Row
Walter Camp issued a signed statement from New Haven denying Harvard seeks to block athletic reforms. He disputes a Thursday report that Yale and Princeton back a rule barring freshmen and professional men from teams. Camp says Harvard is unjustly misrepresented and Crimson authorities support the proposed eligibility changes.
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New Haven
Walter Camp
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Camp
Crimson
Warvard
Harvard Holds Quiet Talks After New Haven Conference
Professor H S White, chairman of Harvard athletic committee, refused to reveal details of the New Haven meeting with Yale and Princeton. He said a Harvard committee session is planned next Wednesday when a decision on freshmen and graduates' eligibility may be announced. The committee's conservatism hints at a new triple agreement replacing the old big four arrangement.
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H.S. White
Harvard Athletic Committee
New Haven
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Harvard Committee
Harvard Editorial Criticizes Governing Boards Over Football
The Harvard Crimson condemns governing boards for meddling with the athletic committee’s prerogative on football. It argues the university stance places football decisions with the athletic committee, reviewable by the boards, and questions whether the boards will take final action or permit shared responsibility.
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Athletic Committee
Congressmen Explain To Post on Federal Commission Bill
Samuel W. McAlill and John A. Sullivan critique the proposed federal commission bill. They warn the plan risks slow danger and inadequate judicial review. Sullivan urges against mileage based rates and asks courts to overturn unreasonably low or high rates.
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Samuel W. M’calil
Washington, D. C
The
Post
Senate
John A. Sullivan
Rebates and rate relief bill discussed in Massachusetts context
In Washington on February 9, the speaker argues that private car storage and icing evils will be eradicated by the bill and that Massachusetts and other states will share relief. He notes no negative effects for Massachusetts and says fixing rates by mileage or cost would cause wider spread opposition.
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Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Blessing Sought in Enacted Bill
Washington correspondence reports a bill discussed for months by newspapers and business groups, unanimously reported by a bipartisan committee, and almost unanimously adopted by the House. John A Kelshor and William S Greene express support, hoping enactment benefits Massachusetts and the nation.
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Washington, D. C
The
Post
Sir
House
Massachusetts
William S. Greene
Washington Opinion on Bill and Massachusetts Rank
In Washington on February 98 the writer argues the bill needs changes before passage. He praises an honest commission avoiding mistakes and delivering justice, insisting Massachusetts can keep its current standing.
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Washington, D. C
The
Post
Massachusetts
Rock Wood Hoak
Rate bill impact on Massachusetts may differ
The immediate effect of the rate bill on Massachusetts may not be favorable as discrimination in freights has benefited the state so far. The excerpt notes potential change in freight policy, signaling possible shifts in economic advantage for Massachusetts compared with other states.
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Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
Appeal Clause Suggested In Discrimination Bill
A. P. Gardner favors the discrimination bill as passed by the House but urges adding a right of appeal to the courts. He notes Colonel Hepburn claims appeal rights exist, yet many disagree. If the President approves, Gardner believes an appeal clause could be advantageous.
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House
Hepburn
A. P. Gardner
House Passes 429 Private Pension Bills in 72 Minutes
Washington reports the House sped through 429 private pension measures for veterans blocked from general statutes, a new pension speed record. About 75 percent of beneficiaries are blind or bedridden. Also approved were several minor bills and two amendments to the 1905 Philippine tariff act, affecting cotton goods and footwear classifications. The House adjourned until Monday.
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Washington
House
Islands
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