Rules Committees Wait for Johnson
President Ban Johnson has not issued a hurry call to American League rules committee members, delaying a joint conference with the National League for the season. National Committee Chairman John M. Ward says his side is ready and has waited for a response. Contracts arrived from Hub Purdue and "Jack" Spratt. Purdue plans a Hot Springs stay before joining the team in Augusta. Ward hopes to visit Boston next week then head to Augusta.
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Ban Johnson
John M. Ward
Hub Purdue
Jack” Spratt
Purdue
Hot Springs
Augusta
Ward
Boston
Umpire Connolly and Ward Push for Conference on Changes
The article details Umpire Connolly visiting Ward in Boston to discuss proposed changes for speed and attractiveness in the game. They plan a conference after contacting league members and managers McAleer and Ward recall past incidents with humor. The Brady dispute between Boston National and Milwaukee clubs may lead to National Commission involvement.
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Connolly
Ward
McAleer
McRoy
Milwaukee
J. W. Brady
Albany
Brady
Duffy
Farrell
National Commission
Exeter Boys Head to Boston for B A A Meet
Exeter N H February 9 The Exeter track team will travel to Boston for the B A A meet tonight. The squad includes Worthington Teschner Bingham Pearall Donelly Dougherty Casey Macougall Gilman and Herd. John Paul Jones Cornell mile champion and former Exeter miler joins Cornell in Boston.
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Exeter
N. H
Boston
John Paul Jones
Cornell
Putnam
Worthington
Teschner
Bingham
Pearall
Donelly
Dougherty
Casey
Macougall
Gilman
Herd
Gans Defeats Nelson on a Foul in 42nd Round
The discussion notes Gans won against Bat Nelson on a foul in the 42nd round of their Nevada bout at Goldfield. The page also asks for the date of the Sullivan-Mitchell match in Chantilly France on March 10 1888 and mentions schoolboy games with spikes at the Irvington armory.
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Bat Nelson
Joe Gans
Goldfield
Nevada
Gans
Nelson
Waltham Rooter
John L. Sullivan
Charley Mitchell
France
Chantilly
George W. Toohey
Irvington Street Armory
Opening play for gold racquet title at Tuxedo Park
Three matches decided on opening day of the gold racquet championship at the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club. J Gordon Douglas of the New York Club defeated Charles B Pike of the University Club Chicago 3 games to 1, 56 aces to 45. George A Thorne of the Chicago University Club defeated William P Burden of the New York Club in three straight. Erskine Hewitt of Tuxedo beat William B Dinsmore by default.
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Tuxedo Park
N. Y
J. Gordon» Douglas
New York
Charles B. Pike
University Club
Chicago
George A. Thorne
Chicago University’ Club
William P. Burden
New York Tennis and Racquet Club
Erskine Hewitt
Tuxedo
William B. Dinsmore
Dope Mr Johnson Delays U S League View
Mr Johnson of the American league refuses to commit on the United States league arrival until he studies all statistics on magnates in almshouses machines and options.
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Mr. Johnson
American League
United State League
Hawkins' Time Best of Year at Charles River Speedway
The Metropolitan Driving Club held classy races at the Charles River speedway. Haw kins driven by A. J. Furbush posted season bests in class D trotting with times close to the track record. Castle Todd won the stallion class over May Boy and Almont. Crystalisle and Sally Plummer contested the other heats with Crystalisle taking the first heat.
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Metropolitan Driving Club
Charles River Speedway
Hawkins
A. J.furbush
Castle Todd
May Boy
Almont
Crystalisle
James Fitzgerald
W. L. Duntley
Sally Plummer
Two Hockey Games Today at the Boston Arena
This afternoon and tonight the Boston Arena hosts two key amateur games between the B A A and Intercolonials both facing the Victoria Hockey Club of Montreal. The Victorias, oldest Canadian amateur team, bring strong Stanley Cup credentials and a 35 year history, drawing large crowds with Dubbie Bowie to watch.
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Boston
Victorias
Montreal
Intercolonials
Victoria Hockey Club
Canada
Fraud in Johnsons Marriage Probed in Pittsburg
Allegheny County district attorney investigates possible fraud connected to heavyweight champion Jack Johnson securing a marriage license with Mrs. Etta H. Duryea after appearing with the Rollickers at Harry Williams Academy on January 18 of last year.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Jack Johnson
Harry Williams’ Academy
Johnson
George W. Watson
Academy
Clarence Duryea
Hempstead
Long Island
Cuba
Duryea
Hicksville
Chicago
Cook County
Ill
Wills Street
Register of Wills
Frank Sutton
Jeffries
Mrs. Duryea
High wins meet in Boston College clash
The annual dual meet between Boston College High and Mechanic Arts High ended with B C High prevailing 23 to 4 at the Boston College gym. Duffy led with the 600 yard win and the 300 yard dash, while Connors held off Barron in shot put.
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Boston College High
Mechanic Arts High School
Boston College
B. C. High
James Street School
Connors
Mechanics
Barron
Boston College High School
Foureet
Duffy
Harvard Defeats Dartmouth in Slow Hockey Bout 7 to 3
Harvard powered past Dartmouth 7 to 3 at the Arena. The Crimson, led by strong team play, built a lead after the first period and withstood Dartmouth’s rallies. Blackall and Duncan starred for Harvard while Delinger and Wells stood out for Dartmouth.
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Harvard
Dartmouth
Crimson
Sortwell
McGill
Blackall
McCarty
Fred Huntington
Duncan
Pete Sortwell
Pierce
Willetts
Gardner
Delinger
Wells
Dellinger
Huntington
Baldwin
Reeves
Fahey
Vent Wells Duncan
Eees
Mason Savary
Han Huntington
Sn Palmer
Delinger Pierce
PT oWils
Ves
Fahey Blackwell
Wingate
Dyce Tides
Johnson Willetts
Houston
Bullard Gardner
Smart
Evel
Huntington A
Aata
Johnson
Tripping
Heron
Bray Areani
Carlton
Brown
Kelley
Hicks
Newton High Meet Triumphs In Triangular Meet
Newton High School defeated Boston Latin and Cambridge High in a drill hall track meet scoring 42 points led by Captain William Adams with 13 points and a 2m 29s 600 yard relay. Kenneth Tucker set a new mark in the 1000 yard run and multiple Newton winners boosted the team victory.
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Newton High
Newton High School
Boston Latin
Cambridge High
Latin
Kenneth Tucker
William Adams
Newton
Cusick
Adams
Raymond
Stuart MacNeil
Brookline
Cambridge
Boudrot
Wilbur
Tucker
Roope
Faith
Burrough
Hamlin
Callahan
Pennypacker
Camridge Latin
Putnam
Cambridge Latin
Walker
Soucy
Sick
Saladine
Whitney
Brady
van Buskirk
McNeil
O'Callaghan
Vinal
Javacheapas
Rutt Stol First in Six Day Bicycle Race
The six day international bicycle race ended in Berlin with Walter Rutt and Johann Stol of the German-Dutch team taking first by a bicycle length over Joe Foggler and James Moran. Eddie Root and Fred Hill finished third while the field covered 2405 1 2 miles.
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Rutt-Stol
Fogler-Moran
Berlin
Walter Rutt
Johann Stol
Joe Fogler
James Moran
Eddie Root
Fred Hill
More Money for Honus Wagner in Pittsburg Era tale
To Honus Wagner famed in Pittsburg and beyond, after a period of earnings he reportedly counted receipts totaling around four cents, illustrating the quirky humor of early baseball lore.
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Honus Wagner
Pittsburg
Erin
Wells
Skating Bulletin Highlights Boston Playground Status Flags
A fragmented skating bulletin lists multiple city playgrounds including Jamaica Pond Ashmont Neponset Savin Hill Charlestown and Roslindale with mixed quality notes Good marks appear beside several sites while others show Fair or unclear status. Names like Franklin Field Gibson Street and Commonwealth Playground appear among many locations.
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Fair Wood Island
Cottage Street
Roslindale
Ge Stramdway
Seeresseersesseves
Commonwealth
North Brighton
Columbus Avenue
First Street
eseGood
Young Magnate Horace L. A. Wattelet in Victoria Club
Horace L A Wattelet of the Victoria club in the Northwestern league is described as the youngest magnate in baseball at 32 years old. The note hints Horace Fogel might envy his standing.
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L. A. Wattelet
Victoria Club
Horace Fogel
Gilly
Women Race at Medford Thrilling Four-Heat Showdown
Four heats decide a close women race at Medford speedway. Mrs Pero driving Tower Boy clinched first while Decima Deane steered by Mrs Morrison finished last. The event showcased strong driving on a fine day with lively supporting races. Moody C driven by Cornwell edged Rena driven by Jordoin by a nose after a tight four heat chase.
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Fellsway
Medford
Moody C
Cornwell
Rena
Jordoin
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