Culler Elected Captain of the Harvard Crew
At Harvard, Eliot Carr Cutler was chosen captain of the varsity eight to replace W R Severance who resigned. Cutler, from Brookline, is brother to John Cutler and Roger Cutler, and proved steady in the four mile race despite a late position switch. Crew work resumes under coach Jim Wray with strong candidates and a bright outlook for spring.
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Culler
Harvard
Severance
Eliot Carr Cutler
W. R. Severance
Cutler
Volkmann School
Brookline
John Cutler
Roger Cutler
Varsity Shell
Sidney Fish
L. K. Lunt
R. Faulkner
F. M. Blagden
Lunt
Faulkner
Jim Wray
Richardson
Wray
W. B. Severance
Young Griswold
Yale
Harvard Dartmouth Hockey Rivalry Promises Big Season
The weathered column foresees Harvard and Dartmouth clashing in a high profile intercollegiate hockey race, with Yale and the Crimson jockeying for top form. It notes coach Mathewson’s return to coaching, Severance’s resignation, and a growing interest in sports from rowing to bowling as the season unfolds.
Tris Speaker Preseason Notes From Cleburne Texas
Tris Speaker, star center fielder for the Boston Red Sox, writes from Cleburne Texas about spring training plans. He praises the Texas climate for year round play and discusses workouts before Hot Springs. He praises Doc Gessler as captain and reflects on friends and roots in Texas and the team’s bid to contend this season.
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Dyown
Cleburne
Texas
Tris Speaker
Red Sox
Tris
Hubbard City
Lone Star State
Galveston
San Antonio
Houston
Speaker
Shannon
Hot Springs
Boston Red Sox
Doc Gessler
Dartmouth Battery Candidates Chosen for Tryouts
Dartmouth varsity baseball candidate pool reduced to about 20 as Coach Keady and Captain Schildmiller review the battery. Leonard's loss hurts receiving. only two experienced pitchers remain, so the week focuses on evaluating new candidates for pitching and catching roles.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Keady
Schildmiller
Leonard
Giants Pitcher Mathewson Works With Harvard Battery
Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants joined Harvard baseball candidates for practice in the cage. He reviewed the pitching staff including Hartford Hicks MacKay Lanigan Bush Ohler Palmer and catchers Currier Clark Evarts Finkelstein Higgins Lee Jordan and W R Ohler. Mathewson offered guidance but limited active work while Hal McCall’s return was welcomed after being believed lost to the team.
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Christy Mathewson
New York Giants
Harvard Baseball Battery
Hartford
Hicks
MacKay
Lanigan
Bush
Ohler
Palmer
Currier
Clark
Evarts
Finkelstein
Higgins
Lee
Jordan
W. R. Ohler
Matehwson
Hal McCall
Harvard
McCall
Baseball winter chaos in Boston and Detroit salaries stir
Signed contracts flow as Pig Ed Spencer submits to the Boston AL headquarters while Red Sox officials miss the Chicago meeting. Detroit president Navin touts high payroll, Fielder Jones hands retirement talk, and trainer changes shake team plans ahead of spring practice.
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Ed Spencer
Red Sox
Taylor
Lake
McBreen
Chicago
Harry Howell
St. Louis
George Winter
Burlington
George
Tigers
Jap Barbeau
Doves
Pittsburg
Pirates
Honus Wegner
Highlanders
Frank Navin
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Navin
Beck
Fielder Jones
Comiskey
Jones
Fielder
George Dovey
William Walker
Jack McCloskey
Doc Eadwards
Walker
Frank
Kanaly
Shrubb
Tom Keane
SEEKING DATES FOR READVILLE BUFFALO
At a Grand Circuit stewards meeting in Readville Mass Readville dates for 1909 were discussed Andy Welch aimed to control Readville next summer but no definite promises were made Long Branch dates freed by surrender at the New York meeting now open for ten days pending Readville developments.
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Buffalo
No Y
Robert N. Newton
Yorkville
Ill
Andy Welch
Readville
Long Branch
New York
Fall River Triumphs Over Worcester 7–4 in Hockey Clash
Fall River outplayed Worcester after the first period to win 7 to 4. A ball driven by Higgins broke Coggeshall's nose forcing him to retire. Scoring: Harper 50, Sutherland 58. Referee Heffernan. Timer Leary.
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Fall River
Worcester
Higgins
Coggeshall
Per OI Oy
Esa
Seseuwace R
Lincoln TA Omron Toole
Chuck Wins Roll-off at Hub Alleys Candle Pins
Chuck takes first with 338 pins in the Hub alleys roll-off last night. Obrion finish second and Cochran third in the candle pins event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck
Obrion
Cochran
Parker Wins New England Amateur Championship Billiards Match
In the 26th game of the Class A amateur New England championship at Hub Billiard Rooms Parker defeated Arthur 300 to 286.
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New England
Parker
Arthur
Dorando Pietri wins 15 mile relay in Louisville
Dorando Pietri, the Italian runner, defeats a relay team of three local runners in a 15 mile race in Louisville Kentucky. His time is one hour 27 minutes 42 seconds over a track of 12 laps to the mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvelle
Dorando Pietri
Settle weigh dispute among rival boxers at Armory A A
The article reports a weigh in and settlement dispute involving Dave Deshler and Tommy Quill, Porky Flynn and Tim Sullivan, W Rolfe and J Carroll, with venue Armory A A. Details on outcomes are not provided in readable text.
Attell and Driscoll Set 10 Round Featherweight Fight
Abe Attell world featherweight champion and Jem Driscoll England featherweight champion agree to a 10 round bout at the National Athletic Club next Friday night. Weigh in set at 125 pounds at 6 PM Friday with each fighter posting a $500 forfeit for failure to make weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abe Attell
Jem Driscoll
England
National Athletic Club
Deshler and Quill Set for 12 Round Armory Bout
Massachusetts stars Dave Deshler and Tommy Quill clash at the Armory A. A. tonight. The 12 round main event features strong Brockton and Cambridge support, with Billy Rolfe and Johnny Carroll in the semi final and Jim Flynn versus Tim Sullivan in the opener.
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Dave Deshler
Tommy Quill
Massachusetts
Armory
A. A
Jem Driscoll
Owen Moran
Brockton
Quill
Deshler
Cambridge
Billy Rolfe
Johnny Carroll
Jim Flynn
Tim Sullivan
Multiple high school and college games listed for Hanover Worcester Durham and more
The schedule lists several matchups including Dartmouth vs Syracuse in Hanover Holy Cross vs MIT in Worcester New Hampshire State vs Boston University in Durham Dorchester High vs South Boston High in Dorchester Winthrop High vs Quincy High in Winthrop Maiden High interclass games at Maiden St Josephs A A vs Page Class at St Josephs Hall West Boston A A vs Athenian A A at wardroom Blossom street West End North End Union vs Assumption Catholic Literary at North End Lincoln House vs St Marys at Lincoln House South End
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Dartmouth
Syracuse
Hanover
Holy Cross
Worcester
New Hampshire State
Boston University
Durham
N. H
Dorchester High
South Boston High
Dorchester
Winthrop High
Quincy High
Winthrop
Maiden High
Maiden
St. Joseph’s A. A
Page
St. Joseph's Hall
West End
West Boston A
Athenian A. A
Wardroom
Blossom Street
North End Union
Assumption Catholic Literary
North End
Lincoln House
St. Mary’s
South End
Commercial High Defeats Mechanic Arts 15 to 10 in Roxbury
In a top season game Commercial High beat Mechanic Arts High 15 to 10 at the former's gymnasium in Roxbury. After a 9 to 9 first half tie, William and Joe Norton led late scoring to secure the lead as McCarthy Seavey Norton Williams Smith tallied. Attendance 200.
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Commercial High
Mechanic Arts High
Roxbury
William and
Joe Norton
Commercial
Mechanic Arts
OfeNessy
Williams
Grover Cones
Anson Regnogi
Ese
Rees
Smith
McCarthy
Seavey
Norton
Jones
O'Brien
Umbire—Crowley
Seorer—Flynn
Timer—Shanahan
Winthrop Yacht Club Teams Triumph Over Fenno
The Winthrop Yacht Club first team defeated Fenno five 39 to 20. The club’s second team beat Fenno’s second squad 48 to 32.
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Winthrop Yacht Club
Fenno
Winthrop
W L Allen and Volkmann Shine in School Meet
W L Allen and Volkmann from Volkmann School emerge as fast runners in the schoolboys meet, with Allen noted as a key factor in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Allen
Volkmann School
Arcadias of Roxbury Seek Away Basketball Games
The Arcadias of Roxbury request away games for 80 to 90 pound teams with half expenses provided. Contact William Kent at 111 Conant Street, Roxbury for arrangements.
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Arcadias of
Roxbury
William Kent
Conant Street
Ice carnival to crown New England speed and figure skating
The Brae Burn rink hosts the New England ice carnival on Washington's Birthday February 22 under Brae Burn Country Club. Ten events include the mile two mile and three mile races and a variety of youth and team contests. Entries close February 19 with William T Richardson.
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New England
Washington
Brae-Burn
Brae-Burn Country Club
Kintries
William T. Richardson
Kilby Street
City
Nashua player triumphs in 28-board checkers event
W G Hill of Nashua New Hampshire played at Wells Memorial Hall with 25 opponents last night. He won 22 games, lost none and drew three.
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W. G. Hill
Nashua
N. H
Checkers
Wells Memorial Hall
Corbett Beats Wilson in Narrow Bout at Schenectady
In Schenectady New York Feb 16 Young Corbett narrowly defeats Bob Wilson of Utica by knockout avoidance saving by the bell in the 19th and final round after leading most of the bout. Wilson battled back in the sixth round but Corbett dominated the rest.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Bob Wilson
Utica
Young Corbett
American Athletic Association
Corbett
Wilson
Toy Outclasses Landers In Brooklyn Bout
Eddie Toy the San Francisco lightweight outboxed Billy Landers of Jersey City in a 10 round windup at the Marathon A. C. Brooklyn. Landers showed an advantage in only one round, as Toy dominated the rest with sharp punches and effective defense.
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New York
Eddie Toy
San Francisco
Billy Landers
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Landers
Moran Easily Beats Langdon in Six Rounds
Owen Moran of England defeated Tommy Langdon of Philadelphia in six rounds at the Washington Sporting Club. The bout was one sided after the early rounds, Moran used deft jabs as Langdon faded, and a sixth round right swing opened Langdon’s eye. Moran finished unmarked while Langdon was badly injured.
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Philadelphia
Owen Moran
England
Tommy Langdon
Washington Sporting Club
Langdon
Moran
Dartmouth Defeats Syracuse 35 to 11 in Basketball
Dartmouth overwhelmed Syracuse 35 to 11 as Dingle, Hedges and Kilpatrick led with strong scoring. Banks, Murphy, and Tee drew fouls. Hardy refereed, 450 attendance. two 20 minute halves.
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Dartmouth
Syracuse
Hedges
Banks
Murphy Pau
Thy
Cues
R. B
Darby Piler
Cassie
Isher
Kilpatrick
Brady
Mullen
Avery
Lee
Murphy
Tee
Hardy
Cushing
Carpenter
Bankart
Waverley Defeats Trinity Team in State School Match
Waverley defeated the Trinity team of Arlington 38 to 8 at the Massachusetts State School. Two games have been played, each team has one win, and the rubber will be pulled off in a few days. Pillsbury, Sheehan, Maguire, O'Hearn, Easter, Boody scored for Waverley. Trinity’s players included Crowell, Farrell as officials noted.
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Mike Murphy
Tewanina
Mike
Murphy
Tom
Grand Rapids
Mich
Waverley
Trinity
Arlington
Pumaouen
Pewes
L. B
Beard
R. B
Cornnors Pega
Ps c
L. F
Gognorge
Elery
Easter
Pillsbury
Sheehan
Maguire
O’hearn
Boody
A. Crowell
Farrell
L. Crowell
McDonald
Rock Ridge Hall Team Backs to New York Trip
The disbanded Rock Ridge Hall School basketball squad will reconvene to travel to New York and southwestern Connecticut for games. The schedule lists February 19 Brunswick School in Greenwich Connecticut February 20 Mt Vernon School in Mt Vernon New York February 22 Adelphi Academy in Brooklyn February 25 Peekskill Academy in Peekskill New York February 24 Wesleyan Freshman in Middletown Connecticut.
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Rec Ridge Hall
New York
Connecticut
Brunswick School
Greenwich
Conn
Mt. Vernon School
Mt. Vernon
Adelphi Academy
Brooklyn
Peekskill Academy
Peek- Skill
N.Y
Wesleyan
Middletown
Boston Latin Leads Division X as Captain Alleson Tops Team
The Boston Latin basketball team sits in first place in Division X of the Boston school league under captain Alleson. The squad hosts upcoming games aiming to extend its lead in the standings.
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Alleson
Boston Latin
Hanlon and Donohue Battle to Eight Rounds Draw
In Salem on February 15 Jimmie Hanlon of Chelsea drew with Young Donohue of Lawrence after eight rounds at the Young Men’s A C. Judges gave Donohue the edge in several rounds but Hanlon survived a second round knockdown. The card also featured six round semi final Duffy defeating State and other lightweight scraps.
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Salem
Jimmie Hanlon
Chelsea
Young Donohue
Lawrence
A. C
Hanlon
Donohue
Young Duffy
Young State of Boston
Duffy
Young Carey
Lynn
Nick Andy
Revere
Kid Farmer
Marblehead
Frankie Neil
Boston
Dog Championship Decided in Boston After East Coast Shows
The dog world shifts from New York to Philadelphia then to Boston for the 25th annual New England Kennel Club show. Judges from across the country will award titles in Mechanics' Building, likely deciding national championships.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
New England Kennel Club
Mechanics’ Building
Barry Beats Sammy Phillips In Ten Round Fight
Dave Barry of Chicago won the decision over Sammy Phillips of New Orleans after a ten round bout at the Southern Athletic Club. Barry used a scientific approach and kept Phillips at bay with stiff left arm jabs to the face.
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New Orleans
Ila
Dave Barry
Chicago
Ill
Sammy Phillips
Southern Athletic Club
Barry
Phillips
Farmer defeats Alberts in 10 round bout at Olympic Club
New York Feb 15 Joe Farmer edged Kid Alberts in a 10 round fight at the Olympic Athletic Club. Farmer sent Alberts to the floor for a nine count early and Alberts scored a clean right in the eighth that toppled Farmer before the referee separated the fighters.
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New York
Joe Farmer
Kid Alberts
Olympic Athletic Club
Farmer
Alberts
Albert
Six Matches Decided in Squash Racquet Tourney
The United States individual squash championship opened at the Racquet Club in Philadelphia with four completed matches. W J McGlynn Overbrook beat S Bain 15 9 15 10 and H Atlee Germantown defeated J M LeBoutellier 15 8 15 14. F H Bates Huntingdon Valley won 15 8 15 7 over A B Mellor. W Morris Merion beat W Yorke Stevenson 11 15 16 12 15 9. H I Wilson Merion defaulted to Dr J A Miskey Overbrook and J L Evans Merion defaulted to G R White Germantown.
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Philadelphia
United States
W. J. McGlynn
Overbrook
S. Bain
Philadelphia Country Club
H. Atlee
Germantown
J. M. LeBoutellier
Merion
F. H. Bates
Huntingdon Valley
A. B. Mellor
W. Morris
W. Yorke Stevenson
Country Club
H. I. Wilson
J. A. Miskey
J. L. Evans
G. R. White
Cutler Dominates Afternoon and Evening Balk Line Games
This afternoon Bert Cutler defeated Charles Threshie 400 to 379 in an 18 inch balk line duel with 2 balk shots. The evening match also went to Cutler 400 to 288, marking a decisive win.
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Bert Cutler
Charles Threshie
Cutler
Kentucky Taylor Whiskey Goes For One Dollar Quart
A Kentucky product advertises Taylor Whiskey as absolute purity with exquisite aroma and rare flavor offered at one dollar for a full quart. The inclusive copy highlights quality and value for buyers.
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Ky. Taylor
Boston Team Wins 100 Dollar Purse at Lawrence
Felton and Holmes of Boston defeated Bertram and Harrison of Lawrence in ten strings at duck pins. The Boston team won 2053 to 1959 with Felton scoring 1017 and Holmes 1016.
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Boston
Lawrence
Felton
Holmes
Bertram and
Harrison
Answers to Queries on Records and Sports Figures
Answers cover the indoor and outdoor mile records, the misattributed 91-1/2 second dash time, mile laps on Park Square track, Battling Nelson's first name, Spalding's address, last year’s Eastern league pennant, walking as training, whist trick examination, Munroe vs Jeffries, and Ralph Glaze’s team sale status.
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Park Square
Battling Nelson
Oscar Battling Matthew Nelson
A. G. Spalding
Nas
Baltimore
Munroe
Jeffries
Ralph Glaze
Providence
Boston
Glaze
Indianapolis
Sporting News Briefs Highlight Actions on Page Its
Brief note indicates further sporting updates appear on page its. Readers will find outcomes, schedules, and results related to local teams and events in the continuation.
Bowdoin Square alleys business contacts
Readable text lists Locota and Richards & Co. with phone numbers 427 444-1806 and 438 1206, plus Bicknell Fuller Box Co. 422 443-1306 and W. M. Lowney Co. 300 424 1225, indicating a directory-style snippet of local firms and lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square
Locota
Renee Ogee Ak Eee
Richards & Co
Bicknell, Fuller Box Co
W. M. Lowney Co
Old Colony alleys and contact details
Fragmented OCR lists alley references and phone numbers for Fisher Brogaway Pirkhom and Mote Cu, including 414 4038 386-1203 and 408 396 425-1295 and 4600 416-1987 and 403 426 425-1254. Details are unclear, but several contact numbers are visible.
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de Eeata Ts Fisher
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