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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1908

Page

3

Tenney Refuses to Sign as Baseball Stock Sells

Fred Tenney, former Boston leader, must dispose of about 12600 dollars in Dovey stock per National League president Harry Pulliam. The move aims to sever Tenney from Boston before a possible New York Giants contract, as Tenney resists accepting the offered terms and awaits Brush Knowles negotiation in New York. Merkle or another first baseman candidate may report to Maring Springs if terms aren’t reached.

Fred Tenney Boston Nationals McGraw Giants Harry C. Pulliam National League Boston New York Fred Tenney Doves Hanes Davey Maring Springs Tex Knowles Brush Merkle Springs

Oddball Sports and Local Gables in Brief

A murky collage notes college intrigue over track suits and Tommy Burns battles, hints at Jem and others seeking status in medieval armor, mentions William Squires's vanishing act, and cites a Lincoln Birthday horse win in New Orleans. It also juggles Cy Young, Rube W, and Connie Mack in baseball and management musings.

Tommy Burns Jem

Rollins Improves Record in Wolfboro to Mt Auburn Run

W. R. Rollins of Wolfboro N H, a former interscholastic champion, ran from Chelsea square to Mt Auburn station covering about 11 miles in 1 hour 14 minutes. Three watches corroborate the time with multiple witnesses.

Hlete Rollins Wolfboro W. R. Rollins N. H Chelsea Square Mt. Auburn

Boston Kennel Club Show Promises Record Dog Display

The 24th annual New England Kennel Club exhibition opens at Mechanics Hall on Wednesday with a rich slate of rare breeds. Eskimo huskies, the Trish wolf hound, and ancient breeds headline entries alongside notable dogs from Thomas W. Lawson and Mrs. Arnold Lawson. Mirette de la Mare and Cognette, two French bulldogs, highlight Mrs. Lawson’s entries after recent wins at the New York show.

Boston Mechanics’ Building New England Kennel Club Arctic Circle Thomas W. Lawson Dreutwold Arnold Lawson New York Mirette DE LA Mard French Bell

Boxing Week Set With All-Star New York Show

Boxing gossip outlines a busy week with Johnny Summers versus Bert Keyes and Joe Jeanette against George Cole in New York, plus many regional bouts from Jersey City to Boston. Highlights include Canadian and amateur trials, and plans for a strong Saturday lineup in Manchester and Boston.

Johnny Summers Bert Keyes Joe Jeanette George Cole Jack Fitzgerald Jim Donovan New York Young Hare Howard Smith Jersey City Johnny Dougherty Joe Sieger Philadelphia Jim Barry Larry Temple Charle Doyle Noah Perry Pat Kennedy Jim Cutler Armory Athletic Club Boston Martin Canole Jack Dorman Troy N. Y Barrry Connolly Fred Bradley Portland Jake Hart Young Rodgers Columbus J, Hunt George McFadden Jimmy Briggs Dick Nelson Lymansville Boston Athletic Associations Montreal Frank Hiid Wards Johnny Frayne San Francisco W. Johnson Mike Bartley Benton Harbor Mich Willie Lewis Char Me Hitt Johnny Coulon Cooney Kelly Peoria Eddie Chambers George Gunther Freddie Welsh Packey McFarland Steve Kinney George Herberts Milwaukee Joe Carroll Kid Sealer Bakersfield Cal Kid Haney Unk Russell Mike Twin Sullivan Stanley Ketchell Colma John HK. Butler Peter Sweeney Kid Sheehan Young Caddy Manchester Joe Wagner Kid Kitt New Haven Conn Boston Athletic Association Grover Hayes Spike Robson Kid Manning Billy Clinton New Bedford Jimmy Walsh Phil McGovern Kid Brady Eddie Curtis Roanoke A. C Billy Keefe Jimmy Burke Lawrence

All Star Card at Armory Club

Tremendous interest surrounds the Armory Athletic Association show planned for tomorrow night. Three star bouts headline the card with Jim Barry facing Larry Temple of New York, promising an attraction not to be missed. Temple recently fought Joe Walcott to a standstill, while Barry has drawn with Sam Langford and earlier competed here in decisive fashion.

Geruul Walle Ae Jim Conor Joe Jeanette Wien Feonan Portland Providence Nelson Ag Iiet Dave OB Brien Pont Mike Sulliva Stanley Ketchell Tran Manchester Lynn Peter Sw John Chester Armory Athletic Association Jim Barry Larry Temple New York Temple Joe Walcott Barry Sam Langford Chelseas

Notable Names Tied in belated crosscity list of signatories

The document lists pairs of individuals from cities including Chelsea Worcester Cambridge New York Syracuse Revere South Boston Canada Denmark Italy Buffalo Jamaica Plain Davenport Iowa and other locales. The roster presents joint signatories or witnesses across multiple regions with no clear event context or outcomes.

James Moran Chelsea Ivor Lawson Chicago Major Taylor Worcester Nat Butler Cambridge Joe Fogler New York Hugh MacLean Revere John Bedell Menus Bedell Limbrook N. Y George Wiley Syracuse Charles Sherwood A. W. Holbrook South Boston Joe Halligan Canada N. M. Andersen Denmark Carlo Vanoni Italy Walter Bardgett Buffalo Eddie Root Patrick Logan Matt Downey Jamaica Plain Floyd Krebs Newark Worth Mitten Davenport Iowa

Six Day Bicycle Race Opens at Park Square Track

Washington's birthday marks the start of a six day bicycle race at Park Square Track with 10 strong teams. Runners will ride two and a half hours nightly through Saturday when Lon Peck hosts an open house at 223 Columbus Avenue. A 10 mile record by John Bedell highlighted the weekend as Edward Abeles fires the starter pistol.

Washington Hoston Park Square Lon Peck Columbus Avenue John Bedell Edward Abeles Brewster's Millions Colonial Theatre

Poehler Tops City and Greater Boston Bowling Leagues

Paul Poehler leads both leagues for the first time in city bowling history. He posts over 100 in the City League and 991.2 in the Greater Boston ranks, having bowled for Terminal City Hall Carruth Wildey and Rexford, with top three-string totals of 274 and 869 and two tournament wins with Connor at Murray Irwin's last year.

Greater Boston Paul Poehler Poehler Fred Williams City Hall Carruth Wildey Rexford Connor Murray & Irwin

Walsh Boxes at Roanoke Club

The Roanoke Club plans its biggest boxing show to celebrate Washington's Birthday with headliners Jimmy Walsh and Phil McGovern of New York. Kid Brady of Buffalo faces Eddie Curtis and George Golden of Albany meets Alfred Anderson of Roxbury.

Roanoke Washington Jimmy Walsh Phil McGovern New York Terry Kid Brady Buffalo N. Y Eddie Curtis George Golden Albany Pocahontas Alfred Anderson Roxbury

Boston College Indoor Meet Prepares for 20th Annual Event

The Boston College Athletic Association plans the 20th annual indoor track meet to be held next Friday in the college gym. Local schools import strong competitors with many fleet-footed stars expected to vie for supremacy. Lawrence, Dedham, Waltham, Concord, Medford, Milton, Brookline, Melrose and Stone School join a strong list of entrants alongside outside high and preparatory schools.

Boston College Athletic Association Boston College James Street Lawrence High Dedham High Waltham High Concord High Medford High Milton High Brookline High Volkmann Melrose High Stome School

Amateur Basketball Games Wanted by Local Clubs

Classified notice lists multiple teams seeking opponents for various weight classes. Names and addresses include Harlow A C in East Boston, Mohawk, South Camer a School, Y M C A, East Boston, and others seeking 500, 100, 105, or 85 pound team matchups.

Harlow A. C F. McLeod Boston St. John D. Walsh Calamet Stree Mohawk M. Graffey Sharon Street Franklin A. A Thomas Rogers East Sixth Street South Camer High Ogee

Largest field of amateur roller skaters at Park Square Track

Tonight at Park Square rink a record entry of amateur roller skaters competes in a high turnout race. Many participants from the local scene converge on the popular amusement venue for a crowded event.

Park Square Rink

Nelson Britt Bout Postponed to March Third

Los Angeles report says the Battling Nelson versus Jimmy Britt match scheduled for February 26 at Tom McCarey’s Club has been postponed by mutual consent to March 3.

Los Angeles Cal Battling Nelson Jimmy Britt Bills Tom McCarey

Hanlon Responds to Critics Over Overall Sale

Veteran Hanlon finally speaks on the Overall sale in Cincinnati. He says the sale on the terms offered went directly against his wishes and raises the issue of resaleability to Garry Herrmann.

William Squires Lannon Jack Palmer Hanlon Cincinnati Garry Herrmann

Dorchester Hich and English High Rival for League Title

Dorchester defeats English High to claim top X division position while Boston Latin prepares to face Dorchester in a final race for championship honors. Key players include Daly Sullivan Delaney Spaulding Conly and Captain Johnny Sullivan from Latin School.

English High Dorchester East Boston Five Boston Latin Hoernle Daly Sullivan Delaney Spaulding Conly Johnny. Sullivan Allison Latin School Crane Rouillard Armstrong

Chance For Schoolboy Track Stars To Show Their Skill

This week and next bring many meets for high school athletes led by Volkmann Stone and Noble and Greenough in a three cornered meet tomorrow. Volkmann is strong in the 40 yard dash 45 yard high hurdles 44 yard run and half mile. Ted La Croix and Stanwood Miller did well at the Lawrence Light Guard meet in Medford.

Mechanics’ Building Volkmann, Stone and Noble & Greenough Mechanic Arts Boston Latin School Boston Latin Boston College Brookline High Washington Newton High Newton Volkmann Ted la Croix Stanwood Miller Lawrence Light Guard Medford

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