Big Pin Bowlers Enthusiastic as Team Trials Open
The first trials to select Boston Post team members for the National Bowling Association tourney in New York will be held on Boston alleys tomorrow night. Any amateur affiliated with a regular club is eligible. Commercial league bowlers turned out Tuesday, showing Boston’s big pin stars can contend nationally as Tremont posted 2800, 138 pins behind the year’s league record by Faneuil.
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National Bowling Association
New York City
Boston
New York
Commercial League
Tremont
Faneuil
Brunswicks Win N B A Tourney With Narrow Lead
In last year’s NBA tournament the Brunswicks of New York claimed first prize with 2893 pins, under 100 ahead of Tremont and 45 behind Faneuil’s season record. Boston bowlers, noted by Secretary Goulding, may excel on New York alleys, hinting at a Madison Square Garden showing in May. Top five Tuesday scorers were King 607, Holland 585, Jacques 576, Lawson 574, Plympton 661, totaling 2903.
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Tremont
Faneuil
Goulding
Commercial League
Boston
Madison Square Garden
King of
Post team trials spark interest for national tournament
Amateur bowlers vie for six spots on the Post team to New York as Boston clubs prepare for the individual tourney. Boston Athletic Association holds the league records with a 2870 total and 989 single string. Tuttle leads the league with 277 in singles and Faulkner has 640 in three strings. First session starts tomorrow at Boston alleys. open to all amateurs tied to organized leagues.
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New York
Boston Athletic Association
Tuttle
Newtowne
Faulkner
Central Club
Boston
The
Post
More Endorsements For Post Team Trials
James Puffer of Arlington Boat Club and Boston bowlers back the Post idea to send a team to the national tournament in New York. Puffer, a top amateur bowler, plans to try for trials Friday night, while William Glynn of Federal Club and Roy King of Tremont praise the plan as a first for the city.
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James FP. Puffer
Arlington Boat Club
Massachusetts Amateur Bowling Association
Post
New York
Mr. Puffer
Boston
Ww. R. Glynn
Federal Club
Glynn
Roy King
Tremont
Jem Driscoll Beats Leach Cross in Ten-Round Fight
Jem Driscoll the Englishman defeated Leach Cross in every round of a ten round welterweight bout at the Fairmount A. C. New York. Cross failed to land solid blows as Driscoll dominated with quickness and accuracy and staggered Cross in rounds three and eight. The Harvard relay team will race at Columbia in an intercollegiate one mile relay against Cornell Pennsylvania Yale Princeton.
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New York
Jem Driscoll
Leach Cross
Fairmount A. C
East Side
Leach
Driscoll
Cross
Jem
Gotham
Abe Attell
Harvard
Cornell
Columbia University
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Yale
Princeton
R. C. Foster
W. M. Rand
F. M. de Selding
E. K K. Merrihew
Jeffries Predicament Hinted As Kaufmann Targets Johnson
Al Kaufmann plans a clash with Jim Jeffries as manager Billy Delaney posts 1000 with Al Smith to cover a side bet of 10900. Delaney insists Kaufmann could beat the retired champion, though Jeffries is unlikely to fight. If Jeffries returns, he would face Jack Johnson.
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al Kaufmann
Jim Jeffries
Billy Delaney
Jeffries
al Smith
Delaney
Kaufmann
Jeff
Jack Johnson
Mass Amateur bowlers weigh Post team plan to reach nationals
Warren Hill of the Massachusetts Amateur league praises the Post plan to send a team to New York for the national tournament. He notes the league's last matches finish tonight and predicts many top clubs will travel to the first weekly Post tournaments to pick a representative team.
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Massachusetts
New York
Warren Hill
Boston Athletic Association
Hill
Faneuil Team Scores 2916 to Lead Commercial League Night
Boston alleys last night saw the Faneuil team post a 2916 in the Commercial League, a score that would win national tourney honors. Allen rolled 621 for an outstanding individual effort amid strong local pin bowling.
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Boston
Faneuil
Commercial League
Allen
No Skating Today Due to Ice Conditions
There will be no skating today as yesterday's rain and snow left the ice unsafe. Colder weather is promised but at least a day of good freezing weather is needed to mark surfaces safe for skating.
Two Records in One Race for Nelson in New York
Ernest Nelson the Boston sprinter travels to Brooklyn for a special 130 yard dash at the Forty-seventh Regiment games. He aims to set both 125 and 130 yard records in a single event while facing Fordham’s Geary who beat him at Mechanics’ Building last Saturday. Nelson will race under B A R colors tonight.
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Ernest Nelson
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Nelson
Geary
Fordham
Mechanics’ Building
Prep School Meet Set for Feb 24 at Mechanics Building
At a Prep School league meeting in the Harvard Union last night Feb 24 was chosen for the annual indoor track meet to be held at Mechanics Building. Newton and B A A failed to settle disputes and Newton must bring its apparatus from its gym. the B A A will not permit use of its equipment.
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Preparatory League
Harvard Union
Mechanics’ Building
Newton
Readville racing to continue at famed track under new owner
A New England Breeders Association committee and Hartford businessman A J Welch discussed selling Readville Race Track. Welch plans to buy the property and stage high class light harness races for years to come. A grand circuit meeting may be held here in August or September if the sale proceeds.
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Readville
New England Breeders’ Association
A. J. Welch
Hartford
Charter Oak Park
Welch
Long Branch
De Oro Beats Lean In Three-Cushion Championship Opener
Alfred De Oro, the world champion, defeated Horace B Lean 50 to 81 in the first match at Mc Graw's Academy. De Oro completed the required points in 80 strings for an average of 5-8 while Lean averaged 31-79.
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New York
Alfred de Oro
Horace B. Lean
McGraw’s Academy
Lean
Engstrom Wins New England Amateur Billiards Title
Engstrom defeats Parker 300 to 289 in the 24th game of the Class A New England amateur championship at the Hub billiard rooms securing the win.
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New England
Hub Billiard Rooms
Engstrom
Parker
Careful Drinker Saffers Whiskeys in Local Sale
A careful drinker buys Taylor Whiskey at $1 per full quart in a local sale listing.
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Taylor
Arellanes Confident of Spring Form in Boston System
Frank Arellanes writes from Santa Cruz Cal stating he is in good condition despite being 10 pounds over his playing weight. He mentions plans for spring training, resting to report fit at Hot Springs, and praises the Red Sox and manager Fred Lake as a strong, cohesive club ready for the season.
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Cal
Frank Arellanes
Boston Rooters
Frank
Arellanes
Santa Crug
Shannon
Hot Springs
Hooper
Boston
Madden
Danzig
Fred Lake
Doc Gessler
Prank Arellanes
Baseball Notes and Managerial Movements in Progress
Pitcher Barger of the Red Sox submitted his signed contract yesterday. Harry Wolverton gains Newark fan support after succeeding Stallings as manager, with a banquet planned in Newark. Outlaws seek Joe McGinnity, Reading’s Atlantic League club targets ex Giant McGraw, while McCormick Donlin Seymour and Doyle have not sent contracts. Ban Johnson avoids entanglements. Clark Griffith plans a slow spring build with bunts and base running to start the season.
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Red Sox
Newark
Harry Wolverton
Stallings
Outlaws
Joe MecGinnity
Reading
Pulliam
Murphy
Chance
Clark Griffith
O'Neil Receives Gold Watch from Boston Team Drivers
William J. O'Neil, retiring president of the Boston Team Drivers' District Council, was last night presented with a gold watch, chain and charm on behalf of the delegates of all Boston team drivers' unions.
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William J. O'Neil
Boston Team Drivers’ District Council
Boston
Harry Lee Fitted for Tough Campaign After Health Return
Harry Lee captain of the Volkmann track team and member of the B A A relay team returned from Philadelphia yesterday. He has regained health and is ready for a hard campaign.
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Harry Lee
Volkmann
Philadelphia
Perelli Dominates Faust in Columbia Wrestling Bout
Perelli clearly outwrestled August Faust in a catch-as-catch-can match at the Columbia last evening claiming clear superiority and victory in the bout.
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Perelli
The
Columbia
August Faust
Commercial High Triumphs Over Charlestown High 38 20
Commercial High defeated Charlestown High 38 to 20 at the Commercial High gym. Commercial led in the first half and narrowed the game in the second, with Commercial High second team winning 18 to 6. Scoring details include Williams, Norton, and McCarthy among others. Referee O Brien. Time 15 minutes per half. Attendance 300.
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Charlestown High
Commercial
Charlestown
Pista aUhCaCnts
Kelley
Sage
Acaia
ATENY
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McHugh Norco Ts
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Ek Bae Ae Ae
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Bois le
Jones
Williams
McCarthy
Norton
Seavey
Keefe
Cass
Walsh
O' Brien
Lynn
Weenan
Brown Freshmen Beat Harvard After Extra Period
The Brown freshmen defeated the Harvard youngsters in Hemenway gym last evening after an extra five minutes by a final score of 380 to 27. The game remained close and exciting throughout the contest.
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Brown
Harvard
Hemenway Gymnasium
Melrose High Edges Winchester in Fast Region Game
Melrose High defeated Winchester High 15 to 14 in a rapidly played basketball game at the Y M C A Gym tonight. The close score and quick action marked the season's fastest contest in Melrose.
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Melrose
Melrose High
Winchester High
Charlestown Star Moloney Barred from Charlestown High Five
Charlestown High player Moloney is barred from playing with the Charlestown quintet because of ties to outside teams. East Boston High meets West Roxbury High at West Roxbury High today instead of Friday. Commercial High and Mechanic Arts High set basketball dates for February 15 and 25.
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Moloney
Charlestown High
East Boston High
West Roxbury High
Commercial High
Mechanic Arts High
Concord School Triumph Over Ballou and Hobigand
The Concord school basketball team defeated Ballou and Hobigand 45 to 11 in a decisive home victory. The win adds to Concord’s improving season as they controlled play from start to finish.
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Concord
Mass
The
Medford High Opens Indoor Baseball Practice
Medford High's baseball team began indoor practice today with Captain Munroe leading the squad as the first in the area to start getting in shape for the season.
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Medford
Medford High
Munroe
Medford Teams Dissolve Basketball and Track Squads
Medford disbands both basketball and track teams due to lack of community support. School officials cite dwindling participation and funding as the primary factors behind the move.
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Medford
Medford High
Fifth Annual Ferguson Benefit Ball in Roxbury
The J. G. and B. S. Ferguson Company Mutual Benefit Association held its fifth annual ball at Intercolonial Hall Roxbury with over 350 attendees. A concert ran 8 to 9 pm before the grand march led by J. R. Johnson and Miss May Doherty followed by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hall and other notables. The event featured an organized set of ball officers and a reception committee of prominent local names.
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J. G. & B. S. Ferguson Company Mutual Benefit Association
Roxbury
J. R. Johnson
May Doherty
Walter Hall
Walter F. Ferguson
J. G. Ferguson
Mabel Cavanaugh
B. S. Ferguson
Thomas Griffin
Charles Burman
James Cronk
William Beattie
Harry Given
Judson Swimmer
Harold Simpson
Harold V. Tupper
Herman Dunham
George Hiller
Bennett Smith
Arthur Rogers
William Vette
Archie Morrison
Dana Twitchell
Veon Claflin
William Murphy
J. Edward McMichael
Willis J. Wheeler
Sanford Simpson
William McCormick
Which Opponent Will Harvard Drop From Its Football Schedule
Arthur Duffey discusses Harvard’s season plans for football and which opponent to drop Dartmouth Brown or Carlisle Indians. He notes Brown’s strong play and Dartmouth’s status and weighs public opinion urging a Carlisle game for rivalry and appeal.
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Harvard
Dartmouth
Brown
Carlisle Indians
Crimson
Green
Yale
Brunonians
Boston Motor Club Weighs New Rooms at Hotel Oxford
At a meeting in Arthur Adams 97 Massachusetts avenue EE A Gilmore presided with J B Sullivan as secretary. R R Ross outlined possible quarters and praised Hotel Oxford options. The club voted to reconvene Wednesday evening February 17 at Hotel Oxford rooms for evaluation.
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Boston Motor Club
Arthur Adams
Massachusetts Avenue
Ee.a. Gilmore
J. B. Sullivan
R. R. Ross
Oxford
Young Corbett Quits Ring After Loss in Pittsburg
Young Corbett, disgusted by his defeat to Mull Lawser in Pittsburg, says he will quit fighting. He complains the sport has grown too fast and demanding for his training regime and intends to stay out of boxing.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Corbett
Mull Lawser
Upton Retains New England Pool Title at Miah Murray's
Robert J. Upton of Salem defends the New England pool crown by defeating Joe Hood at Miah Murray's Academy. Upton scored 143 balls in the final night, bringing his total to 45. Hood finished with 92 and a running total of 278.
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Robert J. Iupton
Salem
New England
Joe Hood
Miah Murray
How High Are Inter scholastic Championship Hurdles
Question prompts include hurdle height 2 feet 6 inches with three hurdles and 15 yards to the first hurdle. It asks about suitability for high jumpers like Herb Gidney, plus race records such as A L Wills in Munich and Al Shrubb's 20 miles. A student asks about running pain causes and eligibility rules for players moving from school to clubs.
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Gidney
A. L. Wills
Munich
Germany
al Shrubb
G. Grossland
Arthur Duffes
Dan Kells
Piper Donovan
Walker
A. B Shaw
Tom Longboat
Longboat
Canada
Australian George Gunther Loses to Tony Ross in Pittsburg Bout
In Pittsburg on February 10 Tony Ross of Newcastle defeated George Gunther of Australia in six rounds. Ross showed poor ring generalship at times yet earned the decision over the colored fighter, who was the aggressor for stretches of the bout.
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Pittsburg
Penn
National Athletic Club
George Gunther
Australia
Tony Ross
Newcastle
Ross
Dorchester Driving Club Hosts 10th Ladies Night
The Dorchester Driving Club held its 10th annual ladies night at Whiton Hall Dorchester Women's Club on Centre Street with a large turnout of members and their guests. Mayor and Mrs George A Hibbard attended as honored guests.
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Dorchester Driving Club
Whiton Hall
Dorchester
Centre Street
George A. Hibbard
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