Buck Herzog and rivals in early season chatter
The column jokes about Buck Herzog’s cantaloupe farm and demands for Braves pay, compares Pat French and Mike McNally on speed and base running, mocks old Ty Cobb rumors, notes skating stars McLean and Lamy near Saranac and Lake Placid, pines for a Boston Arena race, and highlights Ed Lewis awaiting the Stecher bout and a Kentucky title claim. It also mentions Naval District athletic plans, Camp Devens captaincy for Larry Whitney, and upcoming Penn relay talent.
Herzog's Reds Manager Year and Batting Average
Herzog managed the Reds in 1915 and part of 1916 before being traded to New York. He batted .264 in 1915.
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Tech Field
Herzog
Reds
New York
F. L
Larry Conley
Boston ¥. M
Pittsfield Boxing Club Readies Reopening Show
Pittsfield February 18 After six fightless weeks the 20th Century A C plans a return with a card headlined by Joe Lynch who recently knocked out Kid Williams in Philadelphia. Lynch may face Young Zulu Kid Percy Audrey of New York or Tom My Shea of New Haven. Dave Atsey of New York meets Kid Wilde in London in the semi final.
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Pittsfield
A. C
Joe Lynch
Kid Williams
Philadelphia
Young Zulu Kid
Percy Audrey
New York
Tommy Shea
New Haven
Dave Atsey
Kid Wilde
London
Norwegian skater sets three indoor rink world records
Oscar Mathiesen the Norwegian skater, starting from rest without a pacemaker, set three world records at Superior Wisconsin indoor rink. He covered half a mile in 1 minute 24.5 seconds, a mile in 2 minutes 32.5 seconds, and three miles in 8 minutes 18.3 seconds.
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Superior
Wis
Oscar Mathiesen
C C A Cigars Touted For Soldier Comfort And Safety
In a Royal Society lecture Prof. F W Mott urged cigars in the trenches to counteract shell shock and nerves. He claimed the fragrant C C A brand would aid comfort and safety for troops facing constant noise and dread.
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Royal Society
F. W. Mott
Medford High dominates Cambridge Latin in 4 0 hockey win
Medford High stunned Cambridge Latin at the Boston Arena with a 4 to 0 victory. Donnellan scored twice while Farr and Sanford added goals as Medford displayed superior skating and rough play by the Cantabs drew penalties.
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Cambridge Latin
Boston Arena
Fitzgerald
Althoug
Medford
Cambridge
Santor Wess
Milton Academy vs St Mark's clash for private school hockey title
Milton Academy and St Mark's School meet this afternoon at Milton's rink to decide the private school hockey championship. Boston College High faces Winchester High in another strong game as St Mark's pursues a balanced attack and Milton aims to extend its two losses against top state rivals.
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Boston College High
Winchester High
Winchester
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Southboro
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Wanderers IO to Meet Navy 2 Tonight at Arena
The Navy Yard second team, who beat the Harvard informals last Saturday, will face the Wanderers at the Arena tonight. Wanderers boast young fast forwards Burkhardt L Reycroft Jost and Hughes. Navy forwards Blair Cann Geezell Hedlund and W Reycroft will challenge the Wanderers' defense.
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Jost
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Navy
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Geezell
Hedlund
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Newton High Defeats Boston Latin 5 to 0 in Clash
Newton High outskated Boston Latin on Bullough's Pond in a Lackey clash, winning 5 to 0. Exton starred for Newton while Kennedy of Boston Latin made several tough saves. Final score Newton High 5 Boston Latin 0. officials Burkhart referee. two 15 minute periods.
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PROMS
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Wiss
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McAaly
Boston Yatin
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Scott
Davidson
Burkhart
Connelly
Jones
Schools Swim Meet Sets Greater Boston Honors
English High and Huntington School swimmers meet at the Y M C A pool this afternoon in a clash likely to decide the scholastic title race. Brookline High may challenge, but the two teams appear to hold a clear edge over others.
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English High
Huntington School
Greater Boston
Brookline High
Barrow to Visit Hub as Red Sox Prep for 1918
Ed Barrow, newly named Boston Red Sox manager, is due at the Dexter building today. Fans await his first public comments on the club’s plans for the 1918 season as the South spring opener nears in less than three weeks.
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Ed Barrow
Red Sox
Dexter
Jack Barry
Boston
South
Barrow to Decide on Gardner Trade and Third Base Tests
Barrow will announce if Gardner is traded and if Wallie Schang will be tested at third base. He may hint at new signings and whether players bought from the International League stay or return to Philadelphia to satisfy Connie Mack. Red Sox holdouts persist and Conway’s Boston future remains uncertain.
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Gardner
Wallie Schang
International League
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Frazee
Red Sox
Boston
Conway
Worcester
Gossip for Motorists
Harry Jewett, president of Paige Detroit Motor Car Co, known for sprinting glory in 1892 with Detroit Athletic Club, is noted alongside Cadillac heraldry origins. James A. Harris Jr resigns as White advertising head for military captain role. Millard H. Newton to lead ads. Clydesdale trucks importer notes 90,576 trucks built in 1916 and projected 200,000 this year valued up to 350 million. Boston auto dealers gear up for Mechanics Building show to boost wartime morale.
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Harry Jewett
Paige- Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit Athletic Club
Tommy Lee
New York Athletic Club
James A. Harris, Jr
White Company
Quartermaster Corps
Harris
Millard H. Newton
Leslie B. Saunders
Dunbar, Sanders, Bowen, Inc
Clydesdale Trucks
Quimby Named President of Arlmont Golf Club
Truman J. Quimby, director and chairman of the golf committee, is nominated to lead the Arlmont Golf Club for the 1918 season replacing Walter S. Cooledge who declines another term. The election is set for this evening at the annual meeting.
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Truman J. Quimby
Arlmont Golf Club
Walter S. Cooledge
Sidelights on Life of John L. Sullivan
John L Sullivan fears rats and recalls a terrier for protection. He recounts fending off two would‑be intruders in New York, then remarks on his fondness for home made bread and hotel fare. He announces a Boston mayoral bid with a blunt platform and vows to reform city politics and police control.
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Boston
Hot Air Commission
Podunk
Hull
Roosevelt
Dartmouth Winter Outing Sees Ski and Snowshoe Events
The Dartmouth alumni outing scheduled over Washington's Birthday weekend features ski and snowshoe contests originally set for the winter carnival. The final ski and snowshoe meet is slated for Saturday February 23 with teams from Williams Maine New Hampshire State and Amherst competing against Dartmouth. A Friday children’s events series accompanies the weekend activities.
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Dartmouth
Washington
Williams
Maine
New Hampshire State
Amherst
Order Frazee Into Court Over Contempt Claim
The Baseball Players' Fraternity wins a Supreme Court order against Harry H. Frazee to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. Hagerman pitcher claim alleges $2326 unpaid from 1912 Boston club transaction. Fraternity says contract violation and seeks payment following November judgment.
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Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Supreme Court
Harry H. Frazee
Boston
Kurt W. Hagerman
Hagerman
Brookline Triumphs Over Melrose In 7-0 Playoff Win
Brookline High crushed Melrose High 7 to 0 in a playoff game at the Arena. The Brookline seven dominated the Back Bay surface in what may be the fastest game of the season.
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Hockey Seven
Melrose High
Back Bay
Brookline Tops Melrose in Interscholastic Hockey Standings
Brookline High defeated Melrose High 7 to 0 to seize first place in the Interscholastic hockey standings as Mahan scored three goals and Dooley added the clincher near game’s end. The match featured rough play late, with Burtum carried off after a puck hit him.
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Newton
Burtum
Trites
Melrose
Mahan
Brookline Rover
KB. Taylor
O’hearn
Faulkner
Dooley
Threshie
Brooklekine
Melrose High
Moriarty
Williams UA
Gallant and Boyle reach a draw in Chelsea bout
Gil Gallant of Chelsea and Finney Boyle of Lowell fought a 12 round draw at the Douglas A C Chelsea Referee Dick Fleming ruled it even after a hammer and tongs main event Gallant led early rounds but Boyle surged back and the score remained tied in the final tally The semi final saw Paddy Owens beat Charley Treyball while Eddie Flynn defeated Billy Burke in ten rounds
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Gil Gallant
Chelsea
Finney Boyle
Lowell
Douglas A. C
Frankie Young Britt
Lowellite
Dick Fleming
Gallant
Boyle
Paddy Owens
Cambridge
Charley Treyball
Newport
Eddie Flynn
Peabody
Billy Burke
Lynn
Flynn
Mayor Quinn In Charge At Middlesex Sportsman Meeting
Mayor Edward W. Quinn of Cambridge will oversee the entertainment at the Middlesex Sportsman's Association annual meeting at Newtowne Hall North Cambridge on Wednesday evening February 27. A banquet will be served at 6 30 followed by the annual election of officers and other business.
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Edward W. Quinn
Cambridge
Middlesex Sportsman's Association
Newtowne Hall
North
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