Murphy to sue Ban Johnson over slander and conspiracy
Chicago Feb 13 Charles W Murphy president of the Chicago club of the National League says he has directed his attorney to file suit tomorrow against Ban Johnson American League president charging slander and conspiracy. He will not reveal details of the case or partners in the plan nor sell the Cubs. He vows to fight back and spend 290000 to punish those who slander him while keeping the club.
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Chicago
Charles W. Murphy
National League
New York
Sit
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Murphy
James A. Pugh
Charles A. McCulloch
Cubs
Frank Chance
Federal league to place club in Brooklyn New York
President James A Gilmore announced the Federal league will locate in Brooklyn by mid April with a first class club at Washington Park Third street and Fourth avenue South Brooklyn. Backers include R F and George Ward. John Montgomery Ward to run operations. A ten year lease secures the grounds with option to buy. Contractors pledge quick construction for a third week of April opening. league plans eight clubs in Chicago St Louis Indianapolis Baltimore Pittsburgh Buffalo and Brooklyn.
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New York
Apelo
George 3. Ward
Greater
John Montgomery Ward
Cewner
Jie
Ward Brothers
Federal League
Gilmore
Loveted
Chicago
St. Louis
The
City
Indianapoli
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Brooklyn
Murphy Dead Issue Confirms Report He Joined Braves
In Troy New York the Chicago Cubs scramble as reports say Murphy joined the Boston Club’s Braves. Johnny Evers, amid rumors, arrives home late amid talk of a ten day close. President Gaffney and Nims knew the timing, with figures mentioned as high as 320,000 or more.
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Johnny Evers
Anutter
Chicago Cubs
Murphy
Gaffney
Boston
Nims
Veteran racer Terry Martin departs youth with strong Maine shows
The article notes Terry Martin, a veteran sprinter and former Quaker War Horse, remaining active in competition. Despite hints of retirement years ago, he performs strongly in recent events, including a recent meet at Lewiston, boosting his reputation in Maine racing circles.
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Terry Martin
Gunn
Terry
Henry Hall
Lewiston
Martin
Maine
Tepost
Cornell Defeats Harvard In Dual Swimming Meet
Cornell and Harvard swimmers staged a pair of close meets at the Boston Y. M. C. A. last night with Cornell defeating Harvard 29 to 24 in the varsity clash and the Harvard freshman versus Mechanic Arts High teams deadlocking at 31 each. Dean anchored Mechanic Arts to full showings while Cornell’s Koln tipped the relay and individual events, giving Cornell a slim win while Wayward Harvard dives and sprints kept pace. Charley Sheppard, New York lightweight, was matched to meet Young Davis in a 10 round semi final at the Marieville A. C. next Wednesday.
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Cornell
Mechanic Arts
Boston
Russell Dean
Ithacas
Wilierton
Kohn
Trojans
Koln
Tranasel
Cornel
Charley Sheppard
New York
Young Davis
Marieville A. C
Joe Chick
Gloucester
Red Sox Sign Southpaw Ray Collins for 1920 Campaign
In Burlington Vermont manager Bill Carrigan spent the day in the city and after a lengthy conference secured the signature of Ray Collins the big southpaw to a contract. With Collins in the fold the rest of the Red Sox regulars are signed up.
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Vi. Keb
Tkee
Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Ray Collins
Collins
Dorchester High Defeats Boston Latin In Track Meet
Dorchester High School track team defeated Boston Latin School 52 to 25 at the Latin School drill hall yesterday afternoon. Latin School was outscored in every event except the 300 yard run.
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Dorchester High School
Boston Latin School
Latin School
Dorchester High leads in local track meet highlights
Dorchester High dominates with Brett winning the 80 and Murphy taking the 1000 yard run. Distinct events include close finishes and a pistol discharge causing an extra lap, with Dorchester and Boston Latin athletes contesting sprints and field events.
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Chester Brett
Dorchester High
Murphy
Boston Wins Squash Match in Intercity Tourney
Boston defeated Toronto and Philadelphia from Baltimore in the intercity squash tournament at Racquet Club. Hutchins defeated Robinson three to one, Haines beat Huhn three to one, setting up a Haines Hutchins final for individual title while Boston faces Philadelphia in the team final.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Toronto
Philadelphon
Baltimore
Hutchins
Massachusetts
J. B. Robinson
Harold. Haines
Maryland
W. H. T. Huhn
Pennsylvania
Haines
Heinie Zimmerman to Succeed Evers at Second Base
Chicago reports Heinie Zimmerman is set to replace Johnny Evers as Chicago Nationals second baseman, per new manager Hank O Day who arrived in the city. A telegram from G W Bellamy and T H Wright proposed a popular fund from $548 to $50000 to back the Federal league in its legal fight against organized baseball, authorizing draw on their offer of protection.
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Chicago
Heinie Zimmermun
Johnny Jevers
Chicago Nationals
Hank O'Day
G. W. Bellamy
Oklahoma
T. H. Wright
Federal League
Massachusetts Aggies Rout Springfield YMCA in Lopsided Win
Amherst reports the Massachusetts Aggies defeated Springfield YMCA 5 to 0 in a one sided game. The Aggies controlled most of the play with Magill of Springfield keeping the score from widening further.
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Amherst
Massachusetts Aggies
Springfield
Aggies
Magill
Play Tie Game Ends Hockey Match at Brookline
Boston College High School and Brookline High School hockey teams played a tie after two overtimes at Brookline yesterday afternoon. Each team scored once and darkness ended the closely fought game.
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Brookline
Boston College High
Brookline Iigh
BC High dominates Natick in regional track meet
Boston College High School crushed Natick High 56 to 17 at James Street gym. Whalen led BC H with wins in the 24 yard dash and high jump and anchored both relays. Natick’s Sweeney was their lone event winner, taking the 2 yard dash and anchoring the senior relay.
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Natick High School
James Street
B. C. High
Natick Boys
Sweeney
Natick
Duffy
McCarthy
Whalen
Donovan
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Brennan
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McGhee
Sweener
Emmet
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McDonald
Sellen
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Burns
Simmons
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Crowley
Murphy
J. McDonald
Nolan
Cusick
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Alger Wins Boat From K. O. Sweeney in Cambridge Duel
George Alger of Cambridge defeated K. O. Sweeney of New York in eight rounds before a large McElwain A. A. crowd. Alger used a left jab and hook to dominate all rounds, outboxing and outhitting Sweeney from gong to gong. In the same program, Young Chakin of Manchester defeated Tommy Doris of Cambridge in the semi final.
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Cambridge
K. O. Sweeney
New York
McElwain A. A
Alger
Sweeney
Gong
Young Chakin
Manchester
Tommy Doris
Chakin
Belmont High School routs East Boston 6 to 0 in hockey
Belmont High School defeated East Boston High School 6 to 0 yesterday afternoon at Belmont. Burton and Finn starred for the victors as the Belmont defense stifled the visitors most of the game.
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East Boston High School
Belmont
Burton
Finn
Dartmouth Carnival Brings Record Cross Country Ski Time
The fourth winter carnival at Dartmouth opened with a record cross-country ski time as A W Bingham won the event amid tight contention from C Bson and Saltmarsh. Freshman shooters led the snowshoe obstacle race while J Bache Wing D R Horton and K E M Noyes posted 21 minutes 4 seconds in the ski cross country. Tomorrow features more events including Yale Dartmouth and Harvard Dartmouth programs.
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N. YU
Dartmouth
A. W. Bingham
C. B.son
Saltmarsh
W. D. Kipp
B. Thompson
B. N. Davis
J. Bache-Wing
D. BR. Horton
KE. M. Noyes
Commerce Wins Meet in Track Duel at Fenway
The High School of Commerce defeated Mechanic Arts 76 to 34 at Fenway board track. Commerce swept hurdles and sprints led by Davis, OBrien, and Zutter, while Kemp and Emory tallied wins in shot put and high jump.
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Fenway Board
Hersey
H. 8
Commerce
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Arbeene
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Conley
Sullivan
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Mahoney
Colby
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O'Brien
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Davidson
Donovan
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Freeman
Thornton boxing card shines for Rhode Island A C fans
Salem boxing mayhem moves to Thornton as Rhode Island A C plans a 15 round main bout Terry Brooks versus Tommy Moore with Smalley Powers and Silent Martin in supporting fights. Local clubs schedule tournaments Feb 20 in Brockton and March 2 in Cambridge while Gibbons McFarland talks hover over terms and Garden A C eye Welsh Britton clash.
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Dave Powers
Silent Martin
Yankee
Hobe Ferris
Chicago
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McFarland
Gibson
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