Turmoil Deepens as National League Deliberates Schedule
New York Feb 17 The National League stalemate over a playing schedule continued with bitter infighting among magnates. Dreyfuss proxies to Herrmann as Murphy and Ebbetts clash over a 168 game plan. Robison and Brush shift sides while arbitration and court action loom amid delays. Philadelphia adds Maroney and Abe Rachlin to boost the Quakers.
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National League
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Pittsburg
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Hermann
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Murphy
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Cubs
Dovey
Harry Davis
Philadelphia
Maroney
Albany
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Boston
Abe Rachlin
Newark
Rachlin
Fogel
Moren
Meeting Notes Highlight Fogel Departure and League Tensions
Fogel leaves for Philadelphia after four days in virtual confinement to avoid league discussions over Murray's $15,000 claim. He sent a story of buying an elephant for $16,000 to cover the diamond with canvas. Ban Johnson salary feeds hot press chatter, while Dreyfuss labels league feuds trivial and departs for Pittsburgh with Herrmann to cast a vote.
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Philadelphia
Murray
Murphy
Chicago
American League
Johnson
Lynch says National Commission to frame schedules after season
President Lynch stated that and after this season the National Commission would pass upon the schedules arranging dates that would operate automatically year after year.
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Lynch
National Commission
Big Basket Ball Game Carded for Holiday
A top basketball matchup is set for Washington's Birthday at Institute Hall as the Newport Naval Reserve faces Cambridge for the New Zealand championship. Cambridge stars Lynch Healey Corbett Doolin and Desmond are listed. Newport plans 300 supporters and favorable betting odds tilt toward Cambridge.
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Sprinters and comebacks fuel early 1900s sports chatter
Columnist Duffeys discusses Gardner the sprinter at Harvard and likens him to past champions, notes comebacks by Johnny Kling Mike Donlin and Jeff in boxing, and weighs Battling Nelson versus Ad Wolgast. Readers debate Bill Eaton's 40 yard record while Duffeys defends indoor times and recalls race audits.
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Jeff
Mike Glover's Class and Fight Record Inquiry
Reader asks what weight class Mike Glover fights in and his fighting record, guessing lightweight, with no published record found. The item blends questions about Temple Langford bout, Casey at the Bat author, amateur and pro running records, and other assorted sports notes.
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Sam Langford
Larry
Casey At
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Eugene Thayer
Worcester
Charlestown Armory to Host Record Crowd on Washington's Birthday
Charlestown entries pour in for the State Armory games with a larger crowd expected than ever. Local champions lead in 125 and 145 pound classes while Bob Fowler Joe Silva Hackett and long distance runners train for a 10 mile race. Henri Renaud the B A A Marathon champion is invited to compete and an open 45 yard race is planned. Entries go to Captain James Weir Charlestown State Armory.
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Wolgast Plans Extra Weight for Nelson Bout in San Francisco
Wolgast trainer pushes for 133 pounds at ringside for the marathon 45 round match with Battling Nelson next Tuesday in San Francisco. Nelson usually makes weight easily but may face trouble as the Dane has stayed steady at his limit. The fight promises a brutal test between two seasoned rivals with a fierce personal edge.
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Wolgast
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Milwaukee
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Los Angeles
Good Programme at Medford Meet
The Lawrence Light Guards meet will be held at the Medford armory on Saturday evening. The programme features a larger number of events including a special wrestling bout between Paul Withington and Arthur Mather to settle last year’s contested ending. Under A A U sanction, registered amateur athletes from small colleges and local high schools will participate, giving the meet a strong local flavor.
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Arthur Mather
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Yale Baseball Captains Call Players to Report
Captain Steve Philbin of Yale announces the squad must report next Monday. Pitchers and catchers trained in the gym for weeks but cage facilities limit outdoor work. Frank McPartlin arrives Monday to coach battery candidates. The Easter trip begins March 24 in the South after a brief outdoor drill window.
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Somerville High Overpowers Boston College Five 33 15
Somerville High School defeated Boston College 33 to 15 at the Somerville Y M C A Hall. Mathews and Clark scored seven goals each with Blackett Caldwell Manning contributing others. The game featured two 20 minute halves, refereed by McCarthy with Cousens as scorer.
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Boston Alley Knights Ready for All-Game Sweepstakes
Boston City Association aims to stage a sweepstakes match of 15 games total pins during the Marathon bowling championship at New Boston alleys. Boston bowlers Goulding Harrington Glynn and John Holland back a challenge to Dr J K Simson from New York for an all-game contest. A nine-game all-around match between Fred Williams and Bill Beatty may also be held with big pins duck pins and candle pins. Entries closed last night but belated entries will be accepted.
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Allston Bowler Brice Evans Joins Detroit Tourney Field
Brice C Evans of the Allston Golf Club is the Boston entrant in the Ameri can bowling congress event in Detroit starting next week. Evans, a season substitute with the Allston Golf team, helped win Newton league title and is viewed as a rising star in bowling for the individual competition.
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Allston Golf Club
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Allston
Newton
Pocket Time Savers Hand Books Offer Time Saving Guides
The I C S hand books claim to save time and raise salaries for workers. Books cover electrical, building trades, machinists, plumbers, office workers and more. Sizes range from 200 to 872 pages with illustrations and formulas. Sale price this week 0 cents cloth and 1.00 leather binding at the Free Exhibit of the International Correspondence Schools, 9 Boylston Street, Boston.
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Boylston Street
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