Nelson Cloughen 130 yard dash stirs athletic circles in Brooklyn
Arthur Duffey notes Ernie Nelson and Bobby Cloughen duel at 130 yards in Brooklyn. Cloughen excels at start and finish, Nelson’s slow start blamed for defeat. Record time 12.45 seconds. Osthues prepares Lawrence Light Guards meet with relays and wrestling bouts.
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Ernie
Nelson
Bobby Cloughen
A. C
Brooklyn
Volkmann
Cloughen
America
Cribbage counts and boxing history questions from old paper
The reader asks about cribbage hand values including three sevens with an ace and a seven on deck and a five on deck. Also questions on Burns Johnson reach, Fitzsimmons Ruhlin fight details, Frank Goteh nationality and age, Britt Gans lightweight era, Jabez White contest result, professionalism definition, and a 10 point pitch outcome with A versus B cards.
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Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Burns
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gus Ruhlin
Fitz
Ruhlin
Frank Goteh
Jimmy Britt
Britt
Nelson
Joe Gans
Jabez White
White
Quakers Sweep in Open Massachusetts Squash Rivalry
The Massachusetts Squash Racquets Association opened with Philadelphia sweeping Baltimore. Highlights include G Woods defeating F B Smith in a close three setter and Ik Speare beating W L Freeland. Morning and afternoon matches set up continued pairings for today.
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Boston Athletic Association
Philadelphia
Baltimore
G. Woods
F. B. Smith
Co. B. Jennings
Phila
N. W. Pirscher
Balt
J. H. Bates
Mr. Bodwin
H. L. Wilson
Mr. Riggs
W. H. T. Huhn
Mr. Symington
Ik. Speare
W. L. Freeland
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club Hosts 20th Annual Ball
The 20th annual ball of the Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club will be held at Bethesda Hall in South Boston on February 18.
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The
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club
Bethesda Hall
South Boston
Johnson vows to fight any heavyweight world champion anywhere
Jack Johnson declares readiness to take on James J. Jeffries, Tommy Burns, or any rival in England America Australia or any other civilized region given adequate inducements. He speaks on the eve of sailing from Melbourne to Sydney then to the United States.
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Melbourne
James J. Jeffries
Tommy Burns
England
America
Australia
Jack Johnson
Sydney
Pacific
United States
Johnson Postpones Championship Fight for London Tour
Johnson plans a London theatrical engagement and a limited bout before the National Sporting Club with Sam Langford before defending his title. He says he seeks the honors won from Tommy Burns in Sydney on December 26 and will travel from Vancouver to Galveston after a Vancouver stop.
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Johnson
London
National Sporting Club
Sam Langford
Tommy Burns
Sydney
Vancouver
Galveston
Tex
M'Kinnon to Meet Gardner in 12 Round Catchweight Bout
Armory A. A. promoters announce a March 2 boxing match between Bill McKinnon of Roxbury and Jimmy Gardner of Lowell. The two fighters signed to a 12 round catchweight contest set for an evening card.
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Armory
A. A
Bill McKinnon
Jimmy Gardner
Roxbury Star
Lowell
Murphy Edges Young Kloby in Boston Boxing Bout
Eddie Murphy of South Boston won a 12 round decision over Young Kloby of Lawrence. Murphy dominated early with jabs and uppercuts, while Kloby rallied in rounds 11 and 12 but could not overcome the points margin. Earlier, Young Boucher lost to Young Rocco in three rounds and Kid O’Brien drew with Young Godett in six rounds.
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Lawrence
Eddie Murphy
South Boston
Young Kloby
Murphy
Kloby
Young Boucher
Young Rocco
Kid O’brien
South Lawrence
Young Godett
MacSherry Falls Hard to Sailor Burke in Ring Debut
New York report: James MacSherry fights Sailor Burke at the National Athletic Club. Burke dominates from the start, dropping MacSherry to the canvas in seconds. After about 90 seconds MacSherry is counted out, showing he is not cut out for professional boxing.
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New York
James MacSherry
National Athletic Club
Sailor Burke
James
MacSherry
Draw Ends The Polo Club Reopening Night In New York
Jack Crane and Lou Meyers fought to a six round draw in the windup at the Polo Athletic Club reopening. The bout was cautious with much stalling and clinching. The best action came in a preliminary where Jesse Gaffney defeated Joe Sullivan.
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New York
Jack Crane
Lou Meyers
Polo Athletic Club
Gladiators
Jesse Gaffney
Joe Sullivan
Gaffney
Jones Lynch Bout Ends in Draw in New Orleans
In New Orleans at the Royal Athletic Club referee Wallace Woods scored a ten round bout a draw between Johnny Lynch of Boston and Willie Jones of Brooklyn as the crowd urged a Jones victory.
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New Orleans
lWa
Jones
Wallace Woods
Johnny Lynch
Boston
Willie Jones
Brooklyn
Royal Athletic Club
Patsy Flaherty Rumor Rejected By Doves Leader
George Dovey denied a Pittsburg exclusive claim that Patsy Flaherty would join the Doves this year. He said no waivers were requested and predicted Flaherty would pitch well for the team.
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Pat Flaherty
Patsy
Doves
George Dovey
Pittsburg
John I Taylor Visits Boston Ahead of Chicago Meeting
President John I. Taylor of the Red Sox arrived from the coast and praised the club’s prospects. He plans to stay only a few days before traveling to Chicago for Monday’s meeting, noting excitement over new Boston players and potential roles for Danzig and Hooper.
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John I. Taylor
Red Sox
Chicago
Boston
Hooper
Danzig
Burchell Sends Letter From Jordan On Baseball Plans
Fred Burchell writes to Paul from Jordan New York about his health practice and travel. He expects to join the team in Hot Springs next week and recalls last season’s bowling duel with Sweeney. He notes confidence for the season and predicts Gessler as a future captain.
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Fred Burchell
Hot Springs
The
Post
Jordan, N. Y
Burchell
Bill Sweeney
Jordan
Paul
New York
Majestic
Gessler
Baseball Signings and Infield Plans Highlight Red Sox Outlook
Roy Parker and Ed Sweeney signed by the New York Ameri cans as backstops. Muggsy McGraw aims for a strong infield with Tenney at first Doyle at second Bridwell at short and Devlin at third. Umpire bribery case may come up at next week’s meeting.
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Roy Parker
Ed Sweeney
New York Americans
Muggsy McGraw
Tenney
Larry Doyle
Bridwell
Arthur Devlin
Case
Bresnahan
McGinnity
McGraw
Brush
Jimmy Collins
Minneapolis
Mike Donlin
Mike
Clark Griffith
Cubs
Tigers
Detroit
Chicago
Clark
Holy Cross
Doc Carney
UnGlaub Chosen to Lead Senators in Coming Season
Captain Un glaub of the Senators signs to play and lead the team this season. He is expected to receive a sizable salary as the new team leader.
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Washington
Unglaub
Senators
Bob
De Oro Wins and Plans Boston Rematch in Billiards
Alfred De Oro, world champion, defeated Horace Lean 150 to 102 in a three night match at three cushion billiards. Lean challenged De Oro for a $500 side bet rematch, to be played in Boston on March 1 2 and 3.
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New York
Cartain
Alfred We Oro
National Tennis Assn Holds Its Annual Meeting
The 28th annual meeting of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association was held in New York. Officers elected were Dr. James Dwight of Boston president EH D Wrenn of New York vice president A L Hoskins of Philadelphia secretary and Richard Stevens of Hoboken treasurer.
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New York
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
James Dwight
Boston
EH. D. Wrenn
A. L. Hoskins
Philadelphia
Richard Stevens Pc Boken
Boston Teams Open Spring Interscholastic Briefs
Fred O'Brien to coach Boston natin baseball this spring. Mathews in football O'Reilly in basketball O'Donnell in track. Roxbury hockey vs Andover at Andover tonight. Highland seven features Waterman Winsor Daley McNaught Mason Reed. Dearchester High six men out at B A A track under Coach Mathews. Rindge Manual Dorchester clash at Lawrence Light Guards meet tonight. Brighton High fields a track team this season. English High Milton High ice hockey game postponed.
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Fred O’brien
Boston Natin
Mathews
O'Reilly
O'Donnell
O’brien
Roxbury
Andover
Highland Seven
Waterman Boys
Tom Winsor
Ed Daley
McNaught
Ben Mason
Buck Reed
Dearchester High
Rindge Manual
Dorchester High
Lawrence Light Guards
Brighton High
Milton
Engstrom Wins Again in New England Billiard Tournament
Engstrom defeats Arthur 300 to 177 in the second game of the Class A amateur championship at the Hub Billiard Rooms. Engstrom dominates with a wide lead, securing another victory in the New England tournament.
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New England
Hub Billiard Rooms
Engstrom
Arthur
Yale Drives Past Harvard in Rough 22 to 8 Basketball (Hemenway)
Yale easily defeated Harvard 22 to 8 at Hemenway Gymnasium in a rough game marked by many fouls. Yale opened with strong teamwork and long baskets, Van Vleck fouled out after five on Hehir’s call, with Cushman and Strobridge scoring for Yale and Bienf.
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Yale
Harvard
Hemenway
van Vleck
Hehir
Fiarward
Stronpidgeste Vnates Os Bce
Brown
Webber Cushman
Allen
Brown van Vieck
Scudder
Newton
Allen Wvaison
Eee
Miller
Sheehan
Barnes
Levy
Wellman
Currie
Floor Strobridge
van Vieck
Cushman
Wilson
Worcester
Timor
Carlebach
Winthrop High Defeats Everett High in Lopsided Game
Winthrop High topped Everett High 48 to 13 in a decisive home win. Key players included Hart, Snow, Anderson, and Strong as the Eagles imposed early control and held the visitors to limited scoring.
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Winthrop
Winthrop High
Everett High
Winthrop Everett
Eecour
Belcnels
Soulias Snow
Anderson
Hart Wanvlors
eRee
Strong
O Callaghan Stars at Boston Latin Meet
The annual interclass games at Boston Latin School drew a large crowd. Regey O Callaghan dominated with wins in the 30 yard dash 30 yard hurdles 200 yard run and 1000 yard run. Evans took the 400 yard run while Hanlon Van Der Py and others claimed titles. The class of 1911 scored 40 points to lead 1890 with 25.
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Boston Latin School
Regey O'Callaghan
Evans
R. B. O'Callaghan
A. Merrill
R. F. McclKenna
Thoms B. Kenny
R. F. McKenna
A. V. Evans
J. Duff
Perrins
R. B. Hanlon
J. K
Silas Ayer, Jr
Leavitt
Searing
M. TI. Ide
M. D. Ide
C. A. van der Pyle
G. H. Polley
Hoyt
William Pendergast
Herson
High School and College Matchups Across New England
A compilation lists basketball pairings including Yate versus Brown at Providence Dartmouth versus Holy Cross at Hanover M I T versus Tufts at Tech gym Andover versus Manhattan College at Andover Milton High versus Thayer Academy at Braintree Melrose High versus Fitchburg High at Fitchburg Rock Ridge Hall versus Hudson Y M C A at Wellesley St John s prep versus Tech Institute at Danvers Lowell Textile versus Worcester Tech at Lowell East Boston versus Crescents at Lyceum Hall Boston Y M C A intermediates versus Brockton Y M C A intermediates at Boston
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Yate
Brown
Providence
Dartmouth
Holy Cross
Hanover
Tufts
Tech Gym
Andover
Manhattan College
Milton High
Thayer Academy
Braintree
Melrose High
Fitchburg High
Fitchburg
Rock Ridge Hall
Hudson Y. M. C. A
Wellesley
St. John’s Prep
Tech Institute
Danvers
Lowell Textile
Worcester Tech
Lowell
East Boston
Crescents
Lyceum Hall
Boston Y. M. C. A
Brockton Y. M. C. A
Boston
Winthrop beat Everett 438 to 18 on scoring list
Curtis scored for Winthrop with Curtis, Tecour, Taylor and Phillips among scorers. Belmont Belcher and Baker added points as Anderson and Hart led Everett in a rough game with multiple fouls and two 20 minute halves officiated by Read.
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Baer Er Doe
F. Henderson
Anderson
Bee
Yis Rief
Curtis
Winthrop
Everett
Tecour
Taylor
Phillips
Snow
Belcher
Baker
Strong
Hart
Henderson
Read
Howard
Dawson
Clark Wins Marathon In New York City Race
James Clark of the Xavier Athletic Club won a marathon from the Thirteenth Regiment armory in Brooklyn to Sea Gate and back, covering the course in 2 46 59 3 5. James Crowley of the Irish American AC finished second after last year's Yonkers victory.
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New York
James Clark
Xavier Athletic Club
Thirteenth Regiment
Brooklyn
Sea Gate
Coney Island
James Crowley
Yonkers
Harvard vs Dartmouth at Cambridge. Princeton vs Yale in New York
Ice hockey today features Harvard facing Dartmouth in Cambridge and Princeton meeting Yale in New York. Other matchups include Amherst hosting Williams in Amherst and Rindge M T S playing Newton High in Cambridge with Brae Burn vs MIT at Braeburn.
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Harvard
Dartmouth
Cambridge
Princeton
Yale
New York
Amherst
Williams
Rindge M. T. S
Newton High
Brae Burn
Braesurn
Indoor Tennis Champs Crowned at Seventh Regiment Armory
Miss Erna Marcus and Miss Elizabeth H Moore defeated Miss Marie Wagner and Miss Louise Hammond to win the women's doubles title at the indoor lawn tennis championship in New York. Wagner earlier beat Hammond 6-4 6-4 in the singles semifinal to meet Moore in the final.
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New York
Erna Marcus
Elizabeth H. Moore
Marie Wagner
Louise Hammond
Seventh Regiment Armory
Miss Wagner
Miss Hammond
Miss Moore
Lowell and Brookline High Clash in Dual Meet Tonight
Brookline High hosts Lowell High for a rare intercity dual meet at Lowell replacing the usual Brookline interclass event. Captain Gardner Whitney leads the Brookline squad with Coach Carroll guiding their preparations for strong showings and top performances.
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Brookline High
Lowell High
Lowell
Brookline
Gardner Whitney
Carroll
Columbia Beats Penn 34 to 9 in Morningside Game
Columbia's basketball team extended its winning streak to 12 by routing Pennsylvania 34 to 9 at the Morningside gymnasium. The one sided contest showcased strong defense and fast breaks from the Columbia lineup.
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New York
Columbia
Morningside Gymnasium
University of Pennsylvania
Walthour Defeats Moran in 20 Mile Motor-Paced Race
In Atlanta on February 12 Bobby Walthour beat Jimmy Moran by three laps and 7 5 yards in a 20 mile motor paced bicycle race. Time was 33 37.
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Atlanta
Bobby WaLthour
Jimmy Moran
Boston skater breaks three mile roller record
Pittsburg February 12 Clarence Hamilton of Boston set a world mark in a three mile roller skating event with a time of 44 2 5 seconds.
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Pittsburg
Clarence Hamilton
Boston
Mass
Cushing Academy Beats Manhattan College in Ashburnham
Cushing Academy defeated Manhattan College 12 to 7 in Ashburnham tonight in a high school basketball clash.
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Ashburnham
Cushing Academy
Manhattan College
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