Big Bill James Holdout Threat Looms Over Braves
Boston Nationals president Gaffney faces Bill James demand for extra pay after a stellar season and World Series. Secretary Nickerson confirms the stance as James seeks a raise beyond his $4000 yearly contract. Separate issue: House Bill 1008 would bar standing room at public amusements unless staff exempt. clubs expect to defeat the measure.
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Bill James
Braves
Bill
Gaffney
Belgium
Nickerson
James
Boston Nationals
Mr. Gaffney
Boston
New York
Beacon Hill
Three Weeks Till Nation’s Biggest Automobile Show
The countdown begins for the largest automobile show in the United States with events and exhibits planned across multiple halls. Organizers promise new models, special displays, and guest appearances to draw visitors from coast to coast.
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United States
Harvard Freshman Strength Record Shatters Mark
Arthur G. MacKenzie, Cambridge, set a Harvard freshman strength record with 1109 points on Dr. Dudley Sargent’s test, exceeding prior marks. George Allen Davis, Braves’ no hit pitcher, had held the previous university record. MacKenzie may contend for strong man honors as he plans freshman athletics this spring. The mid-year exams are linked to the recent surge in test results.
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Harvard
Arthur G. MacKenzie
George Allen Davis
MacKenzie
Cambridge
Dudley Sargent
Davis
Willard
Johnson
Johnstone
Whelan
Joe Loomis
Loomis
Oscar F. Hedlund
Gossip for Motorists Heads and Wrenches in Boston
William E. Leggett returns to Paige Motor Car Company of Boston as a sales force member. J. J. Daniels appears at the Bay State dinner delighting guests with souvenirs. C. A. Brownell from Henry Ford's advertising unit crafts a vivid word picture full of sentiment and human interest. Joseph F. Burns, ex Jackson Motor Car Company, joins A. Robinson Company distributors of Regal cars. J. H. MacAlman tests Pinehurst golf courses after touring Florida resorts.
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William E. Leggett
Automobile Row
Paige Motor Car Company of
Boston
C. A. Brownell
Henry Ford
Joseph F. Burns
Jackson Motor Car Company
A. Robinson Company
Regal Cars
Harvard to Meet Cornell in Boston Y M C A Swim Meet
Harvard faces Cornell tonight at 8 in the Boston Y M C A pool. Captain Fullerton leads Harvard in a key test after last year’s one point win over Cornell. Cornell brings a strong relay corps while Harvard freshmen also swim against Mechanic Arts High School in a season finale.
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Harvard
Cornell
Boston Y. M. C. A
Crimson
Fullerton
Ithacans
Boston
Mechanic Arts High School
Seymour
Wentworth
Dixon
Benjamin
Machado
Jenney
Jackson
Monro
Allman
Emiséle
Fielding
Jones
Hummel
Fowler
Zinn
Blanchard
Ocker
Francis
Nelson
Seelye
Whiting
Rumors Of IL Teams Jumping to Federal League Denied
The article notes rumors that four International League clubs may move to the Federal League and that Barrows magnates await Judge Landis ruling in a pending suit. President Lannin of the Red Sox dismisses the stories as unfounded and similar to prior speculative claims.
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Barrows
Landis
Lannin
Red Sox
Federal league turmoil eyed as Boston owner defends start plan
The Boston magnate declares the International league will begin as usual and defends the integrity of the Federals against rumors. He cites contracts with Cady and Ray Collins, dismisses sensational chatter, and notes the Red Sox president’s plan to depart March 4 with the first squad.
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International League
Boston
Providence
Chicago Justice
Federal League
Federals
New England
New England League
Cady
Ray Collins
Collins
Red Sox
Arena Seven Hosts New Haven Tonight In Intercity Hockey
The Arena Seven faces New Haven in a newly arranged intercity series opener. New Haven captain Spider Fynan adds Charley Winsor to reinforce defense after a recent win over St Nicholas of New York. Referees Ernie Doody and Charlie Aumond headline the officiating crew.
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Boston
New Haven
St. Nicholas
New York
Spider Fynan
Charley Winsor
Montreal
Winsor
Canada
Red Synott
Patsey Seguin
Arena
Ernie Doody
Charlie Aumond
Halpin to Stay In Game Amid Comeback Talk
Tom Halpin, a lanky quarter mile runner, will not retire and coach Jack Ryder says he will not quit the game yet. Halpin is expected to compete in the school boys' game when the B A A and Crim son meet, aiming to keep his winning streak alive. Mel Sheppard plans to quit the sport for certain, while Ritchie-Welsh bout plans in New York stir talk. Leslie Mann may miss the Braves center field spot, and George Stallings faces a fresh challenge in landing a top manager. Tom Andrews, Milwaukee sports writer, emerges as a rising boxing promoter in the East.
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Tom Halpin
Jack Ryder
Halpin
Crimson
New York
Ritchie
Billy Roche
Jimmy Johnston
Roche
Leslie Mann
Braves
George Stallings
Stallings
Havana
Cuba
Republic
Young Ahearn
Dan McKetrick
Ahearn
Willie Lewis
McKetrick
Lewis
Nelson
Dope
Becase
Bat
Milwaukee bout eyed as Freddie Welsh Charles White clash
Milwaukee spectators expect a sizzling Freddie Welsh vs Charlie White fight with Chicago idol favored to win by knockout. The piece notes Willard Johnson money rumors and details on Har vard sprint and jump results and explains A A U rules for tie breakers in jumps and sprints.
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Freddie Welsh
Charlie White
Milwaukee
Havana boxing opener stars Ahearn and Lewis in doubt
Boxing note from Havana previews Young Ahearn versus Willie Lewis as promoters tease Nelson in a possible finish fight. Promotions shift to Feb 18 and Feb 25 events in Boston and Milwaukee with Jim McKinnon Joe Le Favour and others.
Rivers Beats Eddie Brown in 12 Round Gloucester Bout
Joe Rivers of Gloucester defeated Rod die Brown the Belgian by decision after 12 rounds at Lenox A C. Rivers led nine rounds to Brown’s three and avenged a prior loss. The semi final saw Walter Russell of Cambridge stop Buddy Regan of Gloucester in one round and Eddie Ryan vs Kid Myett ended in a six round draw.
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Gloucester
Joe Rivers
Roddie Brown
Lenox A. C
Rivers
Brown
Walter Russell
Cambridge
Buddy Regan
Murray
Russell
Eddie Ryan
Kid Myett
Tech freshmen meet Lowell High in close track clash
Tech freshmen travel to Lowell High for an interscholastic track meet seen as one of the season’s closest. Lowell’s indoor star lineup is expected to excel in hurdles and sprints on their home track, while Tech relies on Mumford in the 600 Hamilton in the 1000 and Stevens in the mile.
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Tech
Lowell High School
Lowell
Dorchester High
Mumford
Hamilton
Stevens
May Play Today In Lexington Arena Ice Championship
The Lexington High hockey team and the Tremont Athletic Club alumni seven are set to meet this afternoon at 8 o'clock in Lexington Arena as part of the ice hockey championship series. Poor conditions may force postponement to a later date.
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Lexington High
Tremont Athletic Club
Lexington
Lexington Arena
Middlesex Rifle Club Shoot Planned at Lincoln Range
Much interest surrounds the Middlesex Rifle Club shoot today on the club range off Tower Road Lincoln. The event draws shooters and spectators to a local metal target competition this afternoon.
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Middlesex Rifle Club
Tower Road
Lincoln
Paulsen Wins Ski Contest at Dartmouth Winter Carnival
R C Paulsen of New Hampshire State won the intercollegiate ski cross country race and performed a remarkable four somersault ski jumps exhibition on the golf links slope. Dartmouth swept the snowshoe cross country podium and featured a late evening carnival ball as the event closed.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
R. C. Paulsen
New Hampshire State
Co. B. Thompson
M. G. Sherburne
Golf Links
Paulsen
Burke
McGill
J. P. Bowler
R. E. Adams
Bowler
B. N. Davis
W. D. Kipp
R. H. Anderton
O. J. Frederickson
Bacne-Whg
National Indoor Championship Opens with 73 Entrants
International tennis players join the event in New York on the Seventh Regiment courts. The singles draw lists 73 competitors with notable figures Prentice Trouchard Behr Pell Grant and Peaselee advancing. Arguiimbau and Treanor lost their opening matches.
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New York
Seventh Regiment
B. §. Prentice
Harvard
National Association
R. T D. Wrenn
G. F. Trouchard
Karl Behr
T. R. Pell
W. G. Grant
K. W. Peaselee
Yale
W. C. Arguimbau
P. L. Treanor
Washington
Highlanders Start for Savannah Today
New York American League club players begin spring training with the first detachment leaving for Chicago tomorrow and proceeding to Hot Springs, Arkansas, before joining in Savannah on March 10. The advance guard includes pitchers Warhop Keating Fisher Caldwell and Carroll Brown and catcher Sweeney. Nanamaker is already at Hot Springs with Joe Kelly in charge.
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New York
New York American League Club
Savannah
Chicago
Hot Springs
Ark
Warhop
Keating, Fisher
Caldwell
Carroll Brown
Sweeney
Nanamaker
Joe Kelly
Harvard Beats St Nick 4 to 3 in Arena thriller
Harvard edged the St Nicholas Hockey Club of New York 4 to 3 last night at the Arena. Goals came from Baker Wylde Wanamaker Townsend Morgan and others as Harvard used strong attack and nearly 20 shots on goal. Referees Dr Tingley and W E Russell with timers Wood and Murphy. Attendance was about 4500.
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Harvard
Crimson
Hobey Baker
St. Nicholas Hockey Club
New York
Grose Druprats
Bermouth
Rites
Carnadian
St. Nicholas
Baker
Wylde
Wanamaker
Morgan
Townsend Oats
Dr. Tingley
W. E. Russell
Cablton and
Carnochan
Wood
Murphy
Harvard Beats St Nick’s in Hard Fought Hockey Clash
Harvard rallied after losing Captain Claflin to a tendon injury and Bob Phillips to a facial wound. Hobey Baker led St Nick’s with two goals but Harvard, aided by Wanamaker Doty and others, fought back from a 2-0 deficit to win as Wylde and Crimson defense stifled the visitors. Morgan Townsend and Wanamaker added key second half scores.
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Harvard
Crimson
Claflin
Bob Phillips
St. Nicks
Hobey Baker
Princeton
Baker
Wylde
St. Nicholas
St. Nick
Santa Claus
Doty
Ellis
Phillips
Fisher
Rover
E. Baker
Cunningham
Wanamaker
Carnochan
Morgan
Baldwin
Townsend
Curtis
Newton Beats Dorchester in Indoor Track Meet
Newton High School defeated Dorchester High 72 to 16 at Newton High indoor track Newtonville last night. O’Connell won the 10 yard dash for Newton. Litchfield led several sprints with wins for Newton and strong placers across events including Adams in the 600 yard run and Roberts in the high jump.
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Newton High School
Dorchester High School
Newton High
Newtonville
O'Connell
Rogers
Litchfield
Newton
Roberts
Hayes
Kimball
Dorchester
Gilman
Russo
Es Faulkner
Adams
Wheeler
Banker
Corrigan
Tine
O’brien
McGovern
Kelley
Petree
Peirce
Woodward
Gorman
Dempsey
Newell
St.in
Curley
Mitchell
McNamara
Woolworth
Dorchester High
Gorrey
Greenleaf
Arlington Seven Beats Rindge 1 to 0 in Hockey Battle
Arlington High School edged Rindge Technical School 1 to 0 at the Boston Arena in a tight, well played game. Jost scored the lone goal for Arlington as the defense held firm through two 20 minute periods with Fahey refereeing and Rodney Hoey acting as goal umpire.
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Rindge Technical School
Boston Arena
Arlington High
Rindge Tech
Donnelly
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Ccs Enes
Sylvester Dome
Wack
Svc
Sd Esvassisicces c
F. Kelly Pegpody
Saterces
D. Kelly Robinson
Cook
McDonald
White Plaisted
Moody Barry
Burgess
Arlington H
Jost
H. Fahey
P, Smart
Rodney, Hoey
Pimners
Saunders
Linehan
Ross
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Florida
Theamberlain
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New York City
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International
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Bina Synnott
Cloutier
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Winker Gaudet
Deming
Jameson Giles
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Hall
Manchester
N. HB
Mel Sheppard
Crack
Tom Andrews
Tex Rickard
Andrews
Williams
George Davis
Johnny Harvard
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Takers
Doc Almy
Joe Eagan
Joe White
South Boston
White
Bill McKinnon
Steve O’donnell
Bob le
Brockton
A. C
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McKinnon
Fred Bradley
Dan McDonald
Tommy Quill
Jack Johnson
Mexico
Charley White
Madison Square Garden
Tom
Garden
Welsh
Cream City A. C
Ad Wolgast
Joe Shugrue
Gene Delmont
New Orleans
Jess Willard
Juarez
Joe Phillips
Eddie Brown
Berry
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Charles E. Parker
Arlington
Snow
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