Nunamaker Holdout Could Dominate Red Sox Talks
Catcher Leslie Nunamaker refused to sign a new Boston contract, demanding more pay after last season. McAleer and Nunamaker plan further talks while NL figures gather at Haddocks plantation. Campbell plans to quit baseball. Whaling undecided. Devlin and Devogt in Braves plans.
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Leslie Nunamaker
James R. McAleer
Nunny
Red Sox
McAleer
National League
Nickerson
McTigue
Perdue
Stallings
Haddocks
Rex Devogt
Arthur Devlin
Braves
Bert Whaling
Boston
Campbell
Amusing character Raymond joins early baseball clubhouse tale
In a vivid reminiscence, Raymond, a bluntly frank, strong man with a knack for tales, stirs trouble by lingering at New York clubs, angling for laughs, prompting manager Hal Chase to eject him. He recalls a 1911 subway accident while bragging about a $500 settlement and pitching again that same day.
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Bugs
Raymond
Giants
Broadway
Farrell
Hal Chase
Yankees
Chase
Arthur
Louis Drucke
Interborough Rapid Transit Company of New York
Louis
Drucke
Connecticut
Dracke
Artha
St. Mark's crushes Lawrence Academy in 13 to 1 hockey win
In Southboro on February 18 St. Mark's defeated Lawrence Academy 13 to 1 in hockey. The game was one sided with Lawrence limited to two shots, only one scoring. Cunningham and Ames led St. Mark's. lineup follows.
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Southboro
St. Mark’s
Lawrence Academy
Lawrence
Cunningham
Ames
Lawrence Acad
Warrar Ames
Flagg
Philip
Dee Randa
Ee Enews Se
Wilcox Coolidge
F . Eseeree
Lane Thacher Caner
Kent
Cameron Morgan
Palmer Lawrence Academy
Dee
Achorn
Ervin
Sprinter Sharpe Returns to Worcester Academy
Nelson Sharpe, Worcester Academy’s premier sprinter, returned to school amid joy among students after rumors he quit. His comeback strengthens Worcester Academy’s chances at the forthcoming schoolboy meet.
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Worcester Academy
Nelson Sharpe
Life Is Like Baseball by W. L. Dougherty
The poem compares life to baseball, noting some join winning teams while others fail. It reflects on ambition, effort, and fate, describing benchwarmers, pinch hitters, and fans’ fickleness, and urging perseverance despite defeat. The speaker praises integrity and steady effort as the heart of a lifelong game.
Big Match Tonight Lurich Arrives for Zbyszko Bout
Doc George Lurich a Russian wrestler arrives in town for the Thursday Mechanics’ Building match against Zbyszko. Lurich, confident of victory, warns that the Pole is dangerous in catch as catch can. The educated challenger praises Boston as well mapped outside his homeland.
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George Lurich
Zbyszko
Mechanics
Lurich
Boston
Harvard considers a major hockey rink on Soldiers Field
Cambridge students press Harvard Athletic Association to recognize hockey as a major sport and fund an enclosed rink on Soldiers Field akin to the Boston Arena. A class of 1888 gift could cost under 100000 dollars and allow varsity games, skating access, and rental use for Greater Boston high schools, with basketball revival possible.
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Soldiers Field
Harvard
Cambridge University
Harvard Athletic Association
Boston Arena
Crimson
Harvard A. A
Association
Charles River
Greater Boston
New Lightweight Champion Ritchie Debuts In New York
Arta Bify Mrs Willie Ritchie arrives in New York as the new lightweight champion. Critics question his status after the Wolgast bout, yet Ritchie earned recognition by defeating Ad Wolgast. The piece also notes hockey leadership debates, Abel Kiviat’s speed, and preparations for Armory games in Providence and a B. A. A. schoolboy meet on March 1.
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Willie Ritchie
New York
Big City
Bat Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Gotham
Joe Gans
Nelson
Ritchie
Wolgast
Abel Kiviat
Kiviat
John Paul Jones
Cornell
Boston welcomed Lurich as he eyes Gotch title clash
Lurich praises Boston and local press after arrival calling himself warmly received and undecided about staying in the country. He hopes to beat Zbyszko Thursday to earn a chance to face Gotch under Graeco-Roman rules, while acknowledging Gotch as champion and his right to set terms.
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Boston
Lurich
Zbyszko
Gotch
Yale Victors Over Washington and Lee in College Battle
Yale defeated Washington and Lee 33 to 16 in New Haven. Yale led from the start, opening the first period 20 to 7 as the Southerners struggled in the large Yale gym. Miles scored 14 of his team’s 16 points and Swihart plus Stackpole led Yale with 11 and 8 points respectively, while Deitz’s blocking stood out.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Washington and Lee
Francis
Swihart
Stackpole
Deitz
MUST ELECT TRACK CAPTAIN AT LYNN
Lynn Classical High School will elect a new track captain within days. Elbridge J Newhill, current captain, resigned to devote more time to studies, described as a valuable team member and his move allows him to pursue school running, though reduced track commitment remains.
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Lynn
Lynn Classical High School
Elbridge J. Newhill
Question on amateur status when sharing game gate money
Questions arise over whether distributing admissions money among players after a season makes a team professional. The discussion cites rules that accepting gate money could classify players as professionals under amateur standards, noting Harvard and other colleges playing pros yet not deemed professionals under intercollegiate amateur rulings. The AAU’s stance on amateur status in contests with professionals is referenced.
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Harvard Baseball Nine
Red Sox
Baltimore
Harvard Nine
Harvard
Sandale Olson Bout On Tonight At Grand Opera House
George Sandele the Greek demon heavyweight faces Neil Olson in a best two of three falls match at the Grand Opera House. Olson returns to the city hoping for good form while Sandele aims to push the Dane hard in catch as catch can.
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Grand Opera House
George Sandele
Neil Olson
Olson
Sandele
Lurich
Want Basketball Games The Mission Church Third Basket
A brief notice highlights basketball games at Mission Church, noting a third basket event or game arrangement. The item hints at church organizing or inviting participation in basketball activities for members and attendees.
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The
Mission Church
Team seeks 95 pound opponents for state games
The team wishes to arrange games with any 95 pound teams in the State. Write to J Foley at 64 Whitney Street Roxbury for arrangements and details.
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J. Foley
Whitney Street
Roxbury
Courtney's First Cornell Crew Selections Revealed
Ithaca N Y Feb 18 Coach Charles EB Courtney announced initial Cornell crew selections for the varsity and freshman squads. Only three holdovers from last year's varsity remain Bates Lum and Spransy with Dole stroking the junior varsity now in the varsity lineup. First varsity boat included Eddy at bow with Bates Munn Butts Lum Spransy Chapman as stroke and Dole as coxswain Kremer also listed.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Charles EB. Courtney
Cornell
Bates
Lum
Spransy
Dole
Bow
Eddy
Munn
Butts
Chapman
Kremer
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McClure Syndicate
Nunamaker
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John J. M’graw
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Worcester
Alfred Benjamin & CO
Makers
Anes
Washington Street
W. L. Dougherty
Easy Street
Doc
Rena
Arta Bify
Hobey Baker
Tiger
Kuhn
Baker
Tigers
Bill Quinn
Providence
Boston Athletic Association
New England
Jim Thorpe
Thorpe
Intercollegiate Association
Brookline
Mechanics’ Building
Boston A. A
Exeter Street
Yale Victor
Washington & Lee
McCain
Garet
Heme
Bear
Smith
Cobb
Miles Dunn
Burke
Donahue
Dietz
Miles
Tom Thorp
Tampa-Guba
Magallion’s
Tremont
Columbus Ave. Cor. Mass
Wessman
Fifth Avenue Tailors
Sylva Utrny
Tas
Coleman & Rock Providence
Panna
Mitchell
Washington St
Sandele-Olson
Courtney
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