Goodwin Beats Forbes in 15 Rounds in Chelsea Fight
Chester Goodwin of Chelsea defeated Clarence Forbes of Chicago by decision after 15 fast, clean rounds at the Douglas A. C. of Chelsea. Forbes showed clever head work and shifting, but Goodwin's steady body blows and straight lefts earned the win as the crowd marveled at the lively bout.
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Chester Goodwin
Chelsea
Clarence Forbes
Chicago
Douglas A. C
Boston
Clarence
Harry Forbes
Forbes
Goodwin
New England
Chester
Sheehan
Jack Smith
Cambridge
Young Fisher
Sam Harris
England
Colby McDermott
Atell Walsh Bout Canceled By Police Over Ticket System
In St Louis on February 14 Chief Kiely halted the Monte Attell of San Francisco versus Jimmy Walsh of Boston match at the Commercial A C after a conference with Prosecuting Attorney Dalton. The fight was stopped because selling a membership ticket to the club and then selling reserved seats tied to that membership violates the law.
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ST. Louis
Monte Attell
San Francisco
Jimmy Walsh
Boston
A. C
Kiely
Dalton
Griffin Quits To Baldwin In Second
In Dover New Hampshire February 14 Matty Baldwin of Charlestown defeated Billy Griffin of South Boston by retirement in the second round of a scheduled 15 round bout at the Franklin Athletic Club. Baldwin pressed the attack from the start landing several solid blows Griffin then announced he was unable to continue. Separately Jack O'Brien of Roxbury Latin is courted by Harvard Cornell and Dartmouth after his standout performance in the B A A games with strong speed football rowing and hockey credentials.
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Jack O’brien
Roxbury Latin School
O’brien
Harvard
Cornell
Dartmouth
Franklin A. A
Boston
Yale
Dan Hurley
Hurley
Carl Marshal
Marshall
Dave Campbell
Bill Reid
Walter Randall
Volkmann School Prepares For Dual Track Meet
Volkmann School’s track squad, under Coach Whalan, aims to win honors in every indoor meet. Star performers include Woodruff in the 440 and Captain Hathaway Watson in long-distance events. Next Saturday the team faces Noble & Greenough in the annual dual meet with hopes to repeat last year’s victory.
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Volkmann School
Whalan
Hathaway Watson
Woodruff
Watson
Volkmann
Noble & Greenough
T. Allen, Jr
L. Watson
L. Flanders
F. S. Blangard
P. Burdett
G. P. Holmes
R. F. Hoyt
F. R. Estabrook
E. E B. Nelson
C. K. Pevear
N. W. Niles
Captain Watson
Allen
F. S. Blanchard
C. L. Hathaway
W. R. Shrigley
H. Jacques
B. W. Estabrook
F. B. Holmes
KE. P. Holmes
Pevear
J. B. E. Wheeler
Six Hits No Runs How Was It Possible
Boston readers debated a baseball riddle from last season where six hits occurred in one inning yet no runs were scored. The solution: three-base hits ended at home, two batters reached on misplays, three short singles loaded the bases, and a fielder’s mishap led to an out but still a single for the batter.
Brown Tops Littlefield In Candle Pin Match at Adams Square
Brown of Somerset City league defeats Littlefield of Calumet club 1014 to 906 in ten strings at Adams Square alleys. Brown led early with strong scores including 120s and 104s while Littlefield’s best was 97. Also note Nick Brooks’ grippe illness affecting upcoming race and Brookline High interclass games rescheduling.
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Adams Square
Warren Brown
Somerset City League
A. J. Littlefield
Calumet Club
Mystic Valley League
Brown
Littlefield
Wiatt
Helek
Nick Brooks
Noble & Greenough
Ica
Volkmann
Grippe
Brookline High
Langford Beats Holly but Struggles With Weight in Salem Bout
The Salem match shows Sam Langford decisively outpointing Dave Holly while failing to meet the agreed welterweight limit. Langford weighed over 150 pounds while Holly stood at 140, and Holly’s manager pledged a large forfeit if Holly could make 133 and beat any foe. The article notes future welterweight clashes and local boxing club activity in Natick and Abington with upcoming meetings and amateur bouts.
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Sam Langford
Dave Holly
Salem
Langford
New England
America
Holly
Philadelphia
Wanent
Billy Weynolds
Boston
Jimmy Briggs
Highland A
Marlboro Friay
Tommy Sullivan
Lawrence
Honey Mellody
Fred Douglas
Savannah
Mellody
Sullivan
Douglas
Sammy‘ Smith
Chelsea
Chester Godwin
Smith
Cutler Breaks New England Billiards Record in Win
Albert G. Cutler of Boston defeated Al Taylor of Chicago 400 to 165 in the second night of their billiards match at the Hub. Cutler leads 800 to 603 for the series, with a 400 in 19 innings and a high run of 87. Play continues tonight, Thursday, and Friday.
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Albert G. Cutler
Boston
al Taylor
Chicago
Hub
Cutler
Mr. Cutler
Zngland
Taylor
Harvard Yale After New Gridiron Stars
A 1905 era look at college recruitment by Harvard and Yale. It argues favoritism exists at both schools, notes examples of players who earned their spots on merit, and urges aspiring athletes to prove themselves regardless of status or connections.
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Harvard
Yale
New Haven
Princeton
Charley Daly
Campbell
Reid
Leary
Randall
Cunniff
Hanley
McCarthy
Cambridge
Connecticut
Hurley
Melrose Y M C A Faces Lynn Team In Melrose Gym
Melrose Y M C A basketball team hosts Lynn association tomorrow night in the Melrose gym. Lynn has beaten Melrose earlier in the season, but Captain Estes believes his squad can overturn the result in tonight's matchup.
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Melrose
Lynn Association
Lynn
Melrose Boys
Estes
Taylor Pure Whisky Bottlings Promoted by Licensed Dealers
Advertises G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and G. O. Taylor Pure Rye as absolutely pure and fit for use in any emergency. Claims certificates from chemists support purity. Sold by licensed dealers with proprietors' firm name on the label and over the cork. Sealed bottles only.
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Taylor
G. O. Taylor
Cenereak
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