Parent and Ferris Hold Out for Raise
Pitcher George Winter signed with Ilugh Melreen and aims to start for Hot Springs. Fans and insiders discuss salaries, signings, and the likelihood of continued play with Boston, noting Ferris and Parent remain unsigned as league authority enforces a fine. Cy Young and Charley White are also mentioned in salary and equipment negotiations.
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Australian Champion Easy for Johnson in Sydney
Jack Johnson the American heavyweight champion made his debut at the National Sporting Club in Sydney defeating Peter Felix the Australian heavyweight champion in a swift bout. Johnson dominated Felix with a sharp jab and a knockout blow at the jaw after about one and a half minutes, prompting loud applause. The Chelsea Athletic Club meeting following the fight was praised for athletic success and international interest.
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America
National Sporting Club
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Australia
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Harvard Men Push for More Winter Indoor Meets
Harvard athletes demand weekly Friday or Saturday night meets during midwinter to combat monotony and boost competitive drive. After a setback to Yule at the Boston Athletic Association meet, sprinters and field event men plan a Dartmouth meet and consider engaging BAA officials to arrange more events. A Harvard athlete accuses A A U officials of inactivity amid the cold season.
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Melrose High School Captains Champion Nine
Arthur Cassell named captain of Melrose High School baseball team as they pursue the Suburban League title. Saunders photo credit noted for Melrose coverage.
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Melrose High School
Melrose High Prepares For Championship Baseball Season
Melrose High School braces for a strong season led by captain Arthur Cassell, a top batter. Reorganized Suburban league includes Everett Malden Melrose Medford and Wakefield with eight championship games and an 38 game schedule arranged by Manager Bean.
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Baseball News And Comment
Mike Lynch signs to play infield for Baltimore and sleeves daily walks with Joe Bean while Toronto pursues him. Jack Glynn of Roxbury draws New England manager interest as a league standout. Clark Griffith touts the Highlanders though pitcher depth lags. Ed Walsh challenges salary terms with the White Sox after Comiskey’s payout. Buster Brown signs with St. Louis, Jake Stah price of $825000 plus players and ballpark offered by Cantillon. Love Cross has a younger brother Frank joining South Bend next year.
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Jersey City
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Baltimore
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Toronto
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Roxbury
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Boston
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Highlanders
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Ten Pairs Remain in Big Ten Tennis Tourney at York
In York on February 19 play continued in the national indoor lawn tennis championship. In the men's singles only 10 of 40 entrants remained when play halted. W. C. Grant, defending champion, beat H. H. Moore losing just one game in two sets. Four women reached the semifinals Miss Ik U Moore ex national champion Mrs Marie Wagner Miss Louise Hammond and Miss Jessie Little.
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Marie Wagner
Louise Hammond
Jessie Little
Roxbury Team Prepares for Dorchester Clash at Vine Street
The Roxbury basketball club, newly formed and fresh off a 44 to 25 win over Brighton A A, will host Dorchester Combination five at Vine Street Church in Roxbury tomorrow evening. A robust schedule is planned to challenge top local teams.
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Prized Canines on View at Boston Dog Show
A Boston dog show opened at Mechanics Hall featuring dogs from numerous kennels. Long and short coats, terriers, St Bernards, Great Danes, and poodles received acclaim as judges assigned ribbons amid eager crowds and lively competition. Boston terriers drew particular praise from admirers, with entries from Fenway, Dorchester, and Rourke of Natick.
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Dorchester
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Wrestling Champs Prokos and Barnes Clash Tonight in Chelsea
The big handicap match features James Prokos the Greek champion versus Jim Barnes of Springfield at Pythian Rink Chelsea. About 1000 Greek fans expected, with Gus Dumond Jim Kennedy and the Cann brothers in preliminaries. Admission 50 cents.
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Star Men for Big B C Meet
Entries for the Boston College open meet on Web. 2 promise the biggest, most successful event in school history. Boston athletes Ab Eaton Jack Connolly I E Nelson Nick Flattey Hodgkinson and others participate. Distances feature H J McGuinness Frank Sheean Charley O Connell Fernald of Stone s School.
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Charley O'Connell
Fernald
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Malden Defeats Lynn English High 44 to 9
Malden High basketball edged Lynn English High 44 to 9 in Stanwood Hall. Elliot MacCormack and Otis starred for Malden while Lothrop and Doe led the visitors. Malden 1969 team beat Maplewood Athletic Club five 19 to 4 between halves.
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Chicago New York and Boston best bad towns quote
Detroit News quotes rank of cities calling Chicago New York and Boston the top three best bad towns. The author muses that if their teams could mirror that success next July it would be lovely. The snippet hints at sports optimism and regional sports chatter.
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Charmion’s age a riddle for Post reader
A Somerville reader asks Charmion’s age, but the columnist declines to press her for personal details. The piece then shifts through sports and college items mentioning Jim Corbett, Natick, U S college teams, and Harvard and Columbia anecdotes.
Harvard Beats Tech by Wide Margin in Basketball
Harvard defeated Tech 86 to 15 at Hemenway Gymnasium. Amberg and Brown opened a dominant first half, sealing victory early as Grimson used several substitutes in the second half who performed well.
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Sullivan defeats Martin in seven round Augusta bout
Tommy Sullivan of Lawrence wins a decision over Terry Martin of Philadelphia in the seventh round at the Augusta Athletic Club in Augusta Me. The bout, scheduled for four rounds, ends by near knock out with both fighters cautioned to fight. Earlier, Tom Sawyer of Rockland defeats Tom Dingy of Gardiner in ten fast rounds.
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Philadelphia
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Rockland
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Mariett Named Manager of B U College of Liberal Arts Nine
Mariett of Cambridge is elected manager of the Boston University College of Liberal Arts baseball nine for the coming season with Ross T Hicks of Uxbridge as assistant. The team will represent the College of Liberal Arts, not the university, and will play next year at the old Harvard Medical School building with a new gymnasium.
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Boston University College of Liberal Arts
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East Boston Five to Meet New York Stars on Washington's Birthday
The East Boston basketball team will host the Twenty-third Street five from New York at Lyceum Hall on Washington's Birthday. Two games are on the slate, afternoon and evening. A home sweep could prompt a visit from the Gloversville five to decide the world championship claim.
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