Volkmann Dominates Triangular Track Meet At Soldiers Field
Volkmann defeats Noble and Greenough and Roxbury Latin in a drizzle stained triangular meet at Soldiers Field. Bowed by strong showings from Bowen Blanchard and Allen Volkmann, and Evans of Roxbury Latin, Volkmann captures most events except hurdles, ending 33 to 23 to 7.
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Volkmann
Roxbury Latin
Noble & Greenough
Meei
Noble and Greenough
Soldiers’ Field
Newbury Street
Eee
Bob Fowler
Bowen
Blanchard
Allen
Williams
Evans
Ben Blanchard
Noble
Churchill
Roxbury
Snow
Weden
Fitch
Batchelder
Noble & Sree
Stevenson
Stephenson
Scott
Sherman
Coaches Camp Stagg and Daly View Football Rule Change
New Haven reports Coaches Walter Camp Sonny Stagg and Red Daly express views on 1915 football rule changes. Camp backs keeping rules with minor wording fixes and numbering players. Daly supports numbering and no punt out after a touchdown. Stagg opposes removing the goal kick after a TD and notes practice affects outcomes.
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New Haven
Conn
Walter Camp
Sonny Stagg
Red Daly
Camp
Daly
Unlikely to Trade Leonard
Despite trade rumors linking the Boston Red Sox with the New York Americans local fans are assured the Red Sox owner Boss Lannin has no plans to exchange Dutch Leonard or acquire a new third baseman.
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Boston Red Sox
New York Americans
Lannin
Dutch Leonard
Maisel
Red Sox
Two Prospective Champs Meet in Boston Arena Double Header
The St Nicholas and Harvard varsity sevens clash in the marquee Crescent game at the Boston Arena tonight as part of the amateur league double header. Lineups include Rice Baker Thacher and Morgan for Harvard with referees G W Tingley and Fred Rocque. Crescent lineup features White Heffernan Conway Morse Ballin McCarthy Smart.
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Harvard
ST Rice
Baker
St. Nicholas
Boston Arena
Smoky Joe Wood Tug of War Over Boston Contract
Boston club faces difficulty as Smoky Joe Wood ignores contract offers and remains unhappy with terms. Wood has drawn 7500 yearly for years but arm troubles reduced expectations. Carrigan travels to New York seeking a reconciliation between Wood and President Lannin.
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Tris Speaker
Boston
Smoky Joe Wood
Joe Wood
Smoky Joe
Red Sox
Wood
Gregg
Bill Carrigan
New York
Lannin
Carrigan
Big City
South America mission links car trade and diplomacy
Thomas M. Kirker of the Chalmers scenery departs for six months to develop foreign trade in South America. Hugh Chalmers notes American merchants should study local needs, languages and customs. The trip emphasizes friendly, missionary-like presence rather than hard selling as a path to long term business.
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Thomas M. Kirker
The
Chalmers Scenery
South America
Hugh Chalmers
Kirker
Holly
R. LB. Taylor Corporation
Mastern Distributors
Garford Motor Trucks
Boston
Ralph L. Dean
P. A. Watkins
Back Bay
Fred Smith
Mercer Cars
Boylston Street
Robert W. Shauck
J. Gordon MacMurray
Buick Boston Company
Frank L. Brown
Brown-Apperson Motor Company
New England
Promoters Behind Bill Claim Barber and Morgan Back Measure
J Frank Chase of the Watch and Ward Society alleged at the State House that John the Barber and Danny Morgan are actually promoting a bill to create an athletic commission. The proposed law would appoint a three man commission and a secretary at $2000 yearly, with authority over boxing wrestling bicycle and horse racing.
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John the Barber
Danny Morgan
State House
J. Frank Chase
Watch and Ward Society
Harvard and St Nicholas Set for High Stakes Hockey Clash
Harvard faces St Nicholas in a top Amateur Hockey League game with Harvard’s strong defense and star forwards Kuhn Turrell and Ellis matching St Nicholas’s crack attack led by Percy. Baker’s magnetism looms as the Crimson bid to repeat past intercollegiate glory while the St Nick line seeks the league title.
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St. Nicholas
Harvard
Claflin
Phillips
von Bernuth
Kuhn
Hobey Baker
Princeton
Turrell
Ray Ellis
Baker
Winsor
Gus Doty
Johnny Morgan
Wylde
Boston
Billy
Greater Boston Interscholastic Track Meet Sets Entries
The Greater Boston Interscholastic meet gathers over 200 entries at the Boston Y M C A track this afternoon. Schools entering include Brookline, Watertown, Quincy, West Roxbury, Powder Point, Dedham, Weymouth, Hyde Park, Norwood, South Boston Dummer Academy, Wakefield, Stoneham, Mechanic Arts, Dean, Boston College High, Lynn English, Boston English, Newton, Somerville, Dorchester, Medford, Lynn Classical and Needham.
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Greater Boston
Boston Y. M. C. A
Brookline
Watertown
Quincy
West Roxbury
Powder Point
Dedham
Weymouth
Hyde Park
Norwood
South Boston
Dummer Academy
Wakefield
Stoneam
Mechanic Arts
Dean
Boston College High
Lynn Engilish
Boston English
Newton
Somerville
Dorchester
Medford
Lynn Classical
Needham
Harvard Star Relay Team to Enter Hartford Meet
Harvard entries for the indoor Second Division Naval Militia meet at Hartford include a mile relay against the University of Pennsylvania. Crimson runners W. J. Bingham 16 A. Biddle 16 Hl. W. Minot 17 T. R. Pennypacker 16 W. Willcox 17 and EB A Techner 17 are listed for the relay.
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Harvard
Naval Militia
Hartford
University of Pennsylvania
W. J. Bingham
A. Biddle
Hl. W. Minot
T. R. Pennypacker
W. Willcox
Eb, A. Techner
Crimson
Hussane Seeks Lift of Toe Hold Ban Before Big Match
Bulgarian wrestler Hussane arrives in Boston to train for Wednesday fight with Waldek Zbyszko at Mechanics Building. Manager Jack Curley urges George Tuohey to waive toe hold embargo, claiming Hussane will win decisively and finish inside 60 minutes if allowed.
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Hussane
Boston
Waldek Zbyszko
Turkey
Jack Curley
George Tuohey
Zbyszko
B. C. Juniors Host Baseball Night at Local School
At the third annual Base Ball night by Bos ton College juniors, Bill Sweeney the new coach met B. C. students. Rev John S. Fitzpatrick spoke on moral athletics while Arthur D. Cooper traced baseball history. Capt. Joe Dee and Manager Johnnie Mitchell also spoke.
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Boston College
B. G C
Bill Sweeney
B. C
John S. Fitzpatrick
Arthur D. Cooper
Joe Dee
Johnnie Mitchell
Ragnar Omtvedt Sets Ski Jump Record in Steamboat
In Steamboat Springs Colorado on February 18 Ragnar Omtvedt of Chicago shattered all ski jumping marks by flying 192.9 feet in the mid winter carnival. The event drew many competitors and set a new standard for the meet.
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Steamboat Springs
Colo
Ragnar Omtvedt
Chicago
Yale runners in focus as Armory A A A plans loom
Johnny Overton of Yale draws attention as a strong contender in the Curley 1000 yard trophy race at the Ninth Regiment games on Washington's Birthday. Talk around baseball trades centers on Dutch Leonard for Fritz Maisel, while Smokey Joe Wood may wear a new uniform. The Armory A A A faces uncertain bids for indoor championships, with Providence promoters and local clubs weighing options.
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Johnny Overton
Yale
Mayor Curley
Washington
Dutch Leonard
Fritz Maisel
Joe Lannin
Smokey Joe Wood
N. EB. A A
Harvard Sets 780 Yard Relay Record
Harvard ran 780 yards in 7 minutes 215 seconds on Feb 6, 1915. The quartet was W. W. Kent J. W. Feeney F. W. Capper and W. J. Bingham. Kenetchy joined the Pittsburg Reds after leaving Pi rates' reserve list with a two year contract at RS000 per. Kenetchy stands 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 190 pounds at age 29.
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Harvard
W. W. Kent
J. W. Feeney
F. W. Capper
W. J. Bingham
Kfan—Kenetchy
Pirates
Pittsburg Reds
Heston
Kenetchy
Washington Birthday pool hours and Harvard baseball status
The note asks if public pools will be open on Washington’s Birthday and if Tom Enwright will join Harvard baseball this spring. It also mentions a park department contact and a prior ineligibility note.
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Washington
Tom Enwright
Harvard
Park and Recreation Department
Beacon Street
Jack Donaldson
Donaldson
Australia
South Africa
New England
Brown Maimen Begin Tougher Wrestling Run
Brown plans a stronger wrestling team for Springfield YMCA College to face the Springfield Y M C A and Harvard opponents. Captain Ray Ward and Taber lead a improving squad with Colly Davenport Sheffield McSweeney and Curry rising. Heavyweights lack depth though Armstrong shows promise and Brown also schedules M J T for Feb 25 and targets New England Intercollegiate matches at Harvard on May 4.
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Providence
Brown
Springfield
Springfield Y. M. C. A. College
Harvard
Herrick
Ray Ward
Taber
Colly
Davenport
Sheffield
McSweeney
Curry
Tech Matmen Meet Harvard in Tonight's Gym Meet
Harvard travels to face Technology in a wrestling meet at the Tech gym with last year’s 8 to 2 Harvard win looming. Captain Weatherhead returns for Harvard to duel Todd in the 175 pound class as Dewart and Giles clash with Tech veterans. Referee Dr. Provan of the Boston YMC A oversees the match.
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Technology
Harvard
Tech
Leo
Dewart
Princeton
A. J. Weatherhead
J. M. Todd
Davidson
Stebbins
Giles
R. B. Miller
Carter
W. F. Provan
Boston Y. M. C. A
New England
Title Holders Are Defeated In National Indoor Tennis
Dr William Rosenbaum and Arthur M Lovibond defeated Wylie C Grant and G Carlton Shaffer twice holders of the title in the national indoor tennis championship today. The score was 6-4 11-9 as they earned a spot in the semi finals. Strong driving by Rosenbaum and timely lobbing by Lovibond led the upset. Semifinals in singles and doubles set for tomorrow.
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New York
William Rosenbaum
Arthur M. Lovibond
Wylie C. Grant
G. Carlton Shaffer
Rosenbaum
Lovibond
Newburyport Beats Salem High in Dual Track Meet
February 18 at City Hall Newburyport High defeated Salem High 46 to 13. Salem won one event the running high jump.
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Newburyport
City Hall
Newburyport High
Salem High
Salem
Revere Swimmers Top Medford in Dual Meet
Revere High School defeated Medford High 48 to 7 at Ocean Pier Baths in Revere yesterday afternoon. Relays and sprint events favored Revere with Norman Fermoyle and John Hurley each taking multiple wins and Kelly, Stowell, Hurley and Gibbs leading the victorious relay. Medford placed second in a few events, with Engle and Coffey earning runner up spots.
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Revere
Medford
Revere High School
Medford High
Ocean Pier Baths
Kelly
Stowell
Hurley
Gibbs
Medford High School
Wolenty
McDonald
Coffey
Iongle
Norman Fermoyle
Elmer Stowell
Richard Engle
John Hurley
Herbert Kelly
Daniel Coffey
Chester Ireland
Med
Lexington High to Play LaSalle High in May Tilt
The Lexington High School baseball team schedules a game against LaSalle High School on Tuesday afternoon May 23 at Waltham. The contest adds another spring matchup for the Lexington nine as the season advances.
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Lexington High School Baseball Nine
LaSalle High School
Waltham
Fred Tenney Buys Jersey City Baseball Club
President Edward G. Barrow announced the Jersey City franchise would be sold to Fred Tenney and James Price for $25,000. Tenney will manage the club and Price will be president. ten players from last season transfer to Harrisburg with the team relocation to Newark, N J. H Clay Smith of Danville Ill backs Tenney.
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Newark
N. J
Edward G. Barrow
International League
Jersey City
Fred Tenney
James Price
H. Clay Smith
Danville
Ill
Tenney
Harrisburg
Teiney
Price
Maynard Checker Club Tournament Underway
The Maynard Checker Club hosts a tournament in its club rooms with players Michael Mullin Dennis Spain Felix Rainville S S Poresky William Hanson Phineas Matlin George Waterhouse Cham Ayotte. Ten games will be played. The club will also send a team to the Boston Checker Club event in Boston on Washington's Birthday.
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Maynard
Michael F. Mullin
Dennis Spain
Felix Rainville
S.S. Poresky
William Hanson
Phineas Matlin
George Waterhouse
Cham Ayotte
Maynard Checker Club
Boston Checker Club
Boston
Washington
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Stagg
Robert C. Zuppke
University of Illinois
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Nicholas
Cox
Ellis Eseees
Baker Peoesl
Dy Willetis
B. A. A. Sands
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Hutchinson
Cuoeeeeen
Oswood
Fereesevesee
Wendell
Jones
R W Huntington
Crescents
White Ce
Heffernan R
Conwayl
Morsep
Ballin
McCarthy ‘Gs
Smart
Fred Rocque
G. W. Tingley
George Percy
Will Percy
Ned Baker
Laurie Curtis
Ellis
St. Nicks
Rice
Thacher
Collegians
Bostonians
Skilton
Huntington
Donahue
Sands
Osgood
Armory A. A
Atlas A. A
al Robinson
Ted Meredith
Michigan University
Mercersburg Academy
Ife
Sam Langford
Sam McVey
Ole Ae
Jack Moakley
Ithaca
Mike Sweeney
Mike Murphy
Moakley
Sweeney
Billy Queal
Overton
Queal
John Paul Jones
Norman Taber
Tech Matmen
BeBe
P. Y. Loo
F. H. Dewart
G. H. Stebbins
L. Davidson
P. Giles
G. Morse H. B. Hull
H. L. Wirt
Cooke
J. M
Todd A. J. Weatherhead
Unlimited
K. L. Sachew
B. Snow
Dr. Rosenbaum
Grant
Lasalle High
Delia the Motor Duck
Popular Science Monthly
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