Stecher Wins Marathon Title Bout In Ring at Mechanics Building
Joe Stecher retains his heavyweight wrestling title by pinning Waldeck Zbyszko after 1 hour 32 minutes of action. The match drew 6000 fans as Stecher used his famed scissors hold to win the fall with an expert waistlock sequence. Earlier Pat McCarthy and John Kilonis battled 26 minutes with Kilonis prevailing. George Tuohy refereed the bout alongside Ed Smith for the main event.
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Joe Stecher
Waldeck Zbyszko
Joe
Zby
Stecher
Zbv
Smith
Zbyszko
Frank Gotéh
Pat McCarthy
John Kilonis
Manchester
McCarthy
John
Kilonis
Pat
Jokhn
George Tuohey
Ed Smith
Chicago
Hub Hockey Star With Canadians Skilton Plays Harvard Club
Fast wing from Sherbrooke Quebec leads the Canadians in facing Harvard Club Skilton and teammates at the Ice Pavilion tonight. Fans recall him from the old Boston Arena six days.
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Sherbrooke, Que
Harvard
Skilton Et
Ice Pavilion
Boston Arena
Britt Stops Sailor Gibbs for New England Lightweight Title
Frankie Britt of New Bedford KOed Sailor Joe Gibbs in the 11th round to claim the New England lightweight title at the Scenic Temple Boston show. Gibbs was exhausted late as Britt delivered a sharp finish after a cautious start. Britt had previously knocked out Young Sacco on Tuesday.
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Frankie Britt
New Bedford
Joe’ Gibbs
New England
Boston Record Coal Fund
Scenic Temple
Britt
Frankie
Young Sacco
East Boston
Gibbs
Jack Ketchell
Seattle
Billy Carney
Carney
Whaler
Ketchell
Young Kulrain
South End
James Stella
Lexington
Young Harrison
Navy
Young Amos
Medford
Kid Rosen
Kid Pdrainey
Youngs Brown
Mitchie
Soft Fight for Jimmy Wilde
Jimmy Wilde world flyweight champion arrives in New York for a planned title defense against Mickey Russell at Dave Driscoll’s Arena A C in Jersey City. Reporter's view urges a stronger adversary to provide a closer bout and satisfy fans' demand for real competition.
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New York
Jimmy Wilde
Mickey Russell
Dave Driscoll
A. C
Jersey City
Russell
Driscoll
Jack Sharkey
Joe Lynch
Coach Henry Carrell Resigns from Waltham High
Henry Carrell tendered his resignation to the Waltham school committee effective in 30 days. The move follows an offer from the Montreal Athletic Association offering a $3000 salary, more than Watch City schools can match. Carrell built a strong team from limited material last fall.
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Henry
Carrell
Waltham School
Hennie
Montreal Athletic Association
Watch City
Northway Motors Opens Boston Show Room and Service
Northway Motors Corporation opened a Boston showroom and service station with 1500 visitors in the afternoon. The facility at Brookline Avenue and Boylston Street displays three and a half ton and two ton trucks with various bodies and tires. The Natick factory covers 150000 square feet and has operated since Sept. 1 with branches in Springfield and 19% salesmen. Executive offices are at 1 Beacon Street Boston. James I Cavanagh is president and James Finneran is treasurer. Directors include Charles A Cook Danvers Carl G Davis Springfield and Arthur W Palmer Natick.
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Northway Motors Corporation
Boston
Brookline Avenue
Hoylston Street
Boylston Street
Natick
Springfield
Beacon Street
James I*. Cavanagh
James ¥. Finneran
Woodward Drug Company
Charles A. Cook
Danvers
Carl G. Davis
American Saw & Manufacturing Company
Arthur W. Palmer
Two Track Meets For One Ticket
Harvard captured the finals of the New England track championships and will feature a dual meet with Dartmouth and Cornell at Mechanics Hall on February 28. Fans with tickets will see two meets on one admission including regular college events and the N E A A U championships.
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Harvard
New England
Dartmouth
Cornell
Mechanics’ Hall
New England and Tri-College Meet Schedule Announced
Manager John F. Keane outlines a combined meet plan with 19 events, including 40 yard dashes and hurdles, a college and amateur split, plus relays. Noted competitors include Earle Thompson and Ithaca’s Walker Smith and Jack Watt as top contenders.
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John F. Keane
Crimson
New England
Collegians
Earle Thompson
New York
Mechanics
Jack Moakley
Ithacans
Walker Smith
Jack Watt
Smith
Cornell
Officials Back U S Olympic Team For Antwerp Trip
Washington February 12. Government sanction and support for the United States Olympic team to Antwerp was secured by the Olympic committee after talks with high officials. Secretary Tumoulty accepted honorary president duties for President Wilson with Baker and Daniels named honorary vice presidents. Under Secretary Polk to serve on the committee and army navy officers pledged aid. Plans discussed for a 200 plus member team sailing from New York in July and funding steps.
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Washinngton
United States
Antwerp
Olympic Committee
American Olympic Committee
Tumoulty
Wilson
Baker
Daniels
Polk
Army
Navy
New York
Huntington Runs Away With Win Over Wakefield in Gym Meet
Huntington School posted a dominant 43 to 16 victory over Wakefield High at the Boston Y M C A gym. Farley led wins in the dash and 300 yard races, with Draper and Gray strong for Wakefield. Forbes, Jenkins, and Burke traded positions in the 1000 yard, while Kay Robertson and others posted fast times in the sprint and distance events.
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H Huntington School
Wakefield High
Boston Y. M. C. A
Huntington
Wakefield
Farley
Draper
Gray
Marling
Kay Robertson
Forbes
Jenkins
Albert Burke
Wrkefield
Burke
Robertson
Scutly
Robinson
Brown
Sersbury
Ling
Gartiss
Wen
Marley
Hli
Thwitington Schoal
Cray
Q. Brown
Parley
Seabury
Scully
Yanks Versus Sherbrooke Harvard Club Hockey Match
Harvard Club faces Sherbrooke from Canada at the Pavilion in a 15 minute period game. Traff Hicks Bob Clifford O Sullivan or Bright support in forward line, Gus Doty defense, Conley left wing for Sherbrooke, Eddie Baker era star, Fred Roecque referees at 6:15 p. m.
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St. Mark's
Harvard
Clubers
Traff Hicks
Bob Clifford
O'Sullivan
Alex Bright
Gus Doty
Sherbrooke
Pop Conley
Conley
Arena Hockey Club
Eddie Baker
Brownie Baker
Fred Roecque
Home Team Adjusts Lineup Amid Stillman In
In a terse update the home squad announces changes to the starting lineup with Stillman slated to see action. The move signals tactical adjustments and potential shifts in the team’s early season approach.
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Stillman
Race day results from the track meet
Multiple races for varying ages at the track meet with Pertunia first in the maiden fillies race and Spokane Queen winning the six furlong two year old event. Marvin May Ballybell and Lady in Black placed in later claiming races. The Proteus Handicap and other races listed with times and finishing order. Numerous runners and odds noted.
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Pertunia
Metcalf
Alberta
Meehull
Mattie Brent
J. Howard
Thine
Mary Head
Incendia
Northern Lady
Waonatah
Puree Stoo
Spokane Queen
Stack
Buckshot
Vanley
Mumma
Moore
Sab Bae
Raconteuse
Cobalt
Tordstool
Sayonarra
Brown Bee
Speady Loot
Helma
Merry Lass
Purac
Marvin May
Richcreek
Ballybell
Zoller
Lady In Black
Contiletti
Big Idea
Sister Helene
Who Cares
Jean Bullant
Wilson the Great
Cormoran Leo
Minute Man
Osgood
Courtship
Kelsey
Hine
Ace
Wollstone
Parrington
Loso
Matinee Tool
Sir Grafton
Eulogy
Romeo
Stick
War Club
Sun God
Luke
Grandee
Cerinus
Ponderosa
Smith
Oates
Otsego
McDermott
Lady Ward
Erickson
Brian Boru
Marie Tom
Brookland
Marie Connell
Blue Thistle
Yoneler
John J. Casey
Tarry Rudder
Miss Horrmann
New Orleans Entries for Purse Races at Sea Level Park
Morning Face leads 2 year olds in race one with 114, while Tom Goose and Korshage top six furlong field in race two. Fourth race includes Paul Connelly and Eisen in a one mile 70 yard event as weather threatens a muddy track and apprentice allowances.
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Morning Face
Run George
Omar K
Tutt
Maudie Wilson
Hazel W
Blemished
Karman
John Summa
Tom Goose
Langdon
Korshage
Kultur
Columbia Tenn
Vision
Fttahe
General
New Model
Wall Street
Ann S
Huron
Ringling 2d
Promise Mw
Opportunity
Heck
Pollux
A. N. Akin
Keep
Pandy Dude
J. G. Stone
Dioscoride
George Washington
Peeddler
Grove A
Midia
Hackamore
Indolence
Sasin
Sky
Pilot
Chick Barkley
Frank Mattox
Potty Erate Po Sant Hanmock
Mayor Galvin
Stithery
Caballo
Lather
Waterproof
al Perce
Almino
Semper Stalwart
Dr. Crig
Thoroughbred races report with multiple stakes and results
First race for three-year-olds and up at six furlongs shows Rey Ennis first at 8 to 1 with Litherick second and Royal third. Other races include four-year-olds at six furlongs, three-year-olds at five and a half furlongs, and a Lincoln handicap at 514 furlongs with Strocco first and Ima Frank second. Also listed are additional runners: Time, Sunningdale, Fortune's Favor, Buster Clark, Mike Dixon, Assumption, Prince Direct, Ballbird, Terrible Miss, Regresso, Dick Williams, Walter Mack, Tokalon March and more.
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Rey Ennis
Atkingon
Litherick
Barnes
Royal
A. Collings
Thine
May Craig
Ben Butler
Lackrose
Cafeteria
Lamp Post
Stelcliff
Vomerene
Carmody
Aimilitrude
A. Collins
Jack Healy
Hunt
Ruby
Haman
Norfolk Belle
Old Red
Polar Cub
Strocco
Pickens
Regresso
Dick Williams
Gargan
Walter Mack
Mangen
Spectacular Girl
Crystal Day
Tokalon March
Manokin
Mangan
Misericorde
Unar
Dick Person
Frank Burke
Havana Entries Race Day Card Three-Year-Olds Claiming
The Havana card lists six claiming races for three and four year olds plus a daily allowance note. Purse is 600 across the board with races ranging from five and a half to one mile and 59 yards. Entries include Incinerator Queen Gaffney Major Fisk Drusilla Cuba Seeurack Steve Plain Heather He's a Bear Lenora P Director James Little One Sentry Laura L Roundel Gilbert Laura Miller Sophie H Vene tian Roy Native Soil Top King Miss Eileen Dainty Lady Brer Fox Cup Willie Woods El Coronel Pontefract Novolm Theodore Fair The Snob Shasta Snow Hill Rockaree Our Maid en Chansenette Daymon Mudhill Duke of Shelby Snow Hill Rockaree Our Maid en Daymon Mudhill Duke of Shelby Snow Hill Rockaree Our Maid en Daymon Mudhill Weather clear track fast.
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Tvo
Incinerator
Queen Gaffney
Major Fisk
Drusilla
Cuba
Seeurack
Steve
Plain Heather
He's
A Bear
Lenora P
Director James
Little One
Sentry
Dainty Lady
Brer Fox
Cup
Willie Woods
el Coronel
Pontefract
Novolm
Theodore Fair
the Snob
Shasta
Snow Hill
Rockaree ST
Chansenette
Daymon
Mudhill
Duke of Shelby
Sea Prince
Honian
Chillum
Red William
Will Soon
Yenghee
Royalty
Promoters Claim Dempsey Carpentier Bout Favorable
Promoters Cochran Rickard Coffroth Fox Vienne and others reiterate confidence that the Dempsey Carpentier fight will occur as planned. They urge public belief in the bout despite ongoing negotiations and doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Cochran
Rickard
Coffroth
Fox
Vienne
Arlington Boat Club Dance Planned at Robbins Hall
The Arlington Boat Club schedules a big dance at Robbins Memorial Town Hall in Arlington on S Sunday evening March 27 with music by a W-piece orchestra. Tickets are selling rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Boat Club
Robbins Memorial Town Hall
Arlington
Dartmouth Snow Fete Opens With 300 Guests At Hanover
Dartmouth's ninth annual mid winter carnival begins with 300 guests as fraternities host house parties and inns struggle to accommodate visitors. The opening events include tea dances and a musical revue in Webster Hall, with an intercollegiate ski and snowshoe meet featuring 11 events and contestants from Williams Middlebury Vermont McGill and Montreal Ski Club.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Webster Hall
Williams
Middlebury
University of Vermont
McGill University
Montreal Ski Club
Hanover College
Alumni Gymnasium
Harvard Athletes Fire Sparks Breakfast Mishap
In the Varsity Club kitchen at Harvard, a kitchen fire caused about $1000 in damage with a large floor hole between the kitchen and a lounging room. The athletes still received meals, and Harvard carpenters planned woodwork repairs despite the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Crimson Huskies
Brooklyn Nationals Sell Mack Wheat to Philadelphia Nationals
Chicago February 12 Brooklyn Nationals announce the sale of catcher Mack Wheat to the Philadelphia Nationals. The move transfers Wheat to the Phillies in a midseason player deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Wheat
Phillies
Chicago
Brooklyn Nationals
Philadelphia Nationals
Ban Blocks Action For Chairman In Baseball Merger Talks
Chicago reports indicate no chairman selection for weeks as Ban Johnson favors delaying after Baltimore Federal League suit. Magnates expect Heydler and Johnson to struggle finding a suitable nominee with a $7500 yearly salary and a one year contract. A four man neutral chaired board to handle minors majors disputes appears likely.
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Chicago
Todey
Herrmann
Ban Johnson
Baltimore Federal League
Heydler
Johnson
American Lague
American League
National League
Hbbets
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
William Richardson
Washington
Harry Grabiner
Chicago White Sox
Pacific Coast
South
East
Tomorow
Cal Ewing
Oakland
Thomas Hickey
American Association
Dave Falls
Walter Morris
al Tearney
Ed Hanlon
J. D. Martin
Southern Association
John Farrell
National Association of Minor Leagues
Boston Cup Offered by Mayor Peters for Legion Mile
Mayor Peters donates the Boston Cup to be awarded at the American Legion games in East Armory on February 23. The cup goes to the mile scratch event winner, with three career victories required for permanent possession. Competitors include Mike Devaney of Millrose A A and Joie Ray, as well as other top runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
East Armory
Johnny Lane
Mike Devaney
Millrose A. A
Joie Ray
Hunter Mile
Lane
Harvard Beats Tufts In Wrestling Meet At Hemenway Gym
Harvard wrestlers overwhelmed Tufts 14 to 10 in Hemenway Gym. Harvard earned two falls and two decisions while Tufts managed two falls and one decision. Individual bouts included wins by Powers and McArthur for Tufts, and MacDowell, Parsonnel, Brown, and Shea for Harvard.
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Harvard
Tufts Grappler
Hemenway Gymnasium
Crimson
Grown and Rive
Jenest
Tufts
Powers
Carson
McArthur
Shea
C. T
Smith
Ginsberg
G. V
Jim MacDowell
Cohen
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Waltham High
Northway Motors Corp
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Parker Bache
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Phillips
Conley Thory
Canada
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Havana
Czar Johnson
Veeck
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Stallings
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Cravath
Jeptha Eppa Rixey
Rube Vickers
Philadelphia
Kalamazoo
Doc White
Muskegon
George Tyler
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Grover Alexander
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