National League Adopts 1912 Schedule After Debate
After hours of wrangling the National League approved the 1912 schedule. Opening game is April 11 with the season closing October 6. Chicago tensions flare as Charles Murphy disagrees with the plan and Bresnahan weighs charges. Trades include Peaches Graham to Philadelphia for Ward and Cotter, and Ed Phelps to Brooklyn.
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Quakers
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Gaffney and Ward
O’brien and Whelan
Charley Faust
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McGraw
Feast
Imprompcu
Waldorf
Peaches
Graham
Ward
Cotter
Brockton
Fogel
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Toronto
Ebbett
Dahlen
Elmer Steele
Ed Phelps
Pirates Seek Infielder or Outfielder in Trade Talks
The Pirates consider trading Campbell for Gowdy or young Jackson, with Kling possibly approving. Campbell shines as hitter and baserunner but struggles as second baseman. Boston, St Louis, Chicago, Brooklyn and Philadelphia chase deals as Fogel arrives with possible offer for Ward.
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Gowdy
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Mc.Kechnie
Dreyfuss
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Fogel
Ward
Gossip for Motorists Prominent visitors and auto club news
Percy Owen and Freeman Monroe dined with President Gilmore at the Bay State Club. Monroe drove the Chalmers six cylinder on the Glidden tour from New York to Jacksonville. Hudson dealer Henley Kimball Company hosts and Advertising head Winningham visits. The Automobile Club of America plans bylaws changes amid reports of profits from shows and garages. Valentine gifts from Harold Bornstein feature a gold and black valentine with a roadster cherub. Massachusetts Automobile Club awaits Charles Knight sleeve valve motor lecture tomorrow evening.
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Freeman Monroe
Gilmore
Bay State Club
Monroe
Chalmers
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
Harold PD. Bornstein
Velle
Boston
Valentine
Massachusetts Automobile Club
Charles Y. Knight
American boxing stars linger for Australian bragging rights
Heavy suspicion surrounds American boxing importers lingering in Australia as they seek a bit of local bragging rights amid poised performances and whispered match chatter.
Ordeman to Meet Zbyszko in Boston International Clash
Henry Ordeman heavyweight champion of America faces Europe’s top titleholder Zbyszko in Mechanics Building next Monday night in Boston. Ordeman, 26, has defeated Dr. Roller and Fred Beell to win the American title and once held Hackenschmidt to a near fall. The bout ranks with a world championship in importance for the city.
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Henry Ordeman
America
Zbyszko
Europe
Mechanics Building
Ordeman
Dr. Roller
Fred Beell
Gotch
Frank Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Detroit
Toronto University Hockey Faces B A A Tonight
Toronto University meets the Boston Athletic Association at the Arena tonight after defeating the Wanderers of New York. Toronto’s fast handling and top skaters Blakely Webster Strome Caldwell Gardner lead the lineup against the B A A, with a likely close contest expected.
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Wanderers
New York
Blakely
Toronto
Webster
Rover
Strome
Caldwell
Quincy Games Attract Large Entry Saddle Meet
The Italian-American A C of Quincy reports a high number of entries for the open handicap athletic meet on February 22. W J Hackett of Brookline Gym AA, a two time Brockton Marathon winner, will compete in a two man relay event. Entries close February 19 with Frank Bruce at 61 Canal Street Quincy.
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Quincy
W. J. Hackett
Brookline Gym
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Brockton
Frank Bruce
Canal Street
May Boy Wins Large Ice Pace at Charles River Speedway
A large crowd watched Metropo litan Driving Club races at Charles River Speedway with Dorchester entrants dominating several classes. May Boy driven by C C Blaney defeated Castle Todd after a close battle in a tired track condition. Multiple pacing and trotting events featured horses like Prince Autograph and Almon J with mixed showings and times around 33 to 38 seconds in varied heats.
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Gault Elected Football Captain at Andover
At a students council meeting John Gault class of 14 was unanimously chosen captain for the next season. He has played right halfback for two years and is popular with the student body.
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Andover
Students’ Council
John Gault
Prince Henry in New York Toughs Bout Sparks Diplomatic Tangle
A prelim boxer used the moniker Prince Henry in a recent New York bout. The German ambassador managed to avert wider international trouble, delaying any escalation.
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Prince Henry
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