Boxing Gossip Sparks Boston Rivalry In Bantamweight Duel
Boxing writers in Portland Maine anticipate a major bantamweight bout next Monday night between Jack Sharkey and Pat Moore after Moore defeats Frankie Britt of New Bedford and Moore eyes a possible clash with Pete Herman. The card features several undercard bouts and the article notes talk of future matchups with Muggsy, Kirby, and others amid fan bets and promoter plans.
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Rabbit Seeks Conference With Grant Delayed by Illness
Rabbit Maranville failed to confer with Braves President George W. Grant in Boston over salary adjustment as his daughter contracted measles. Rabbit remained in Springfield. Grant departed for New York and the expected meeting is postponed to early next week.
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Miracle Only Can Save Teams
Owners of the Red Sox and Braves are away as Southern training camps near. No disclosed plans to strengthen rosters. Fans must hope for a miracle since Frazee and Grant say other clubs refuse to trade real players.
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Reinforcements Narrow for Red Sox Ahead of 1920 Season
The Red Sox face a tight budget and limited options as Barrow and Stallings must work with existing assets. Oscar Vitt may be shifted to second base or left field if Mike McNally fails to secure a regular role. Braves Field adopts minimum ticket prices including war tax. Vitcher Hearn rejoins to boost pitching, reporting March 2 in Columbus, Georgia.
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George Washington Birthday Pokes at His Legacy
In a playful tribute to Washington’s Birthday the piece recalls his famed honesty while joking that he "never told a lie" yet "double-crossed the Delaware." It contrasts colonial era myth with modern taxes, politics, and city growth, noting shifts from Philadelphia to Washington and the rise of beer over rum in the union.
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Babe Ruth to Shoot a Few Baskets in Boston Tonight
Babe Ruth, former home run king, will make his final appearance in Boston as a Shawmut Club of Roxbury member facing Randolph Legion Post five at the East Newton Street Armory. The Shawmut lineup includes Midge Ambrose, William Carlson, Hughie Murphy, Eddie Cotter, Ben and Nate Hurwitz, with Nate noted as a fast forward. After the Shawmut Randolph game, Boston College meets Tafts College.
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Hughie Murphy
Eddie Cotter
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Tigers camp opens as Aim Smith arrives in Macon
Eddie Aim smith, catcher for the Detroit American League team, was the first arrival at the Tigers training camp in Macon, Ga. Manager Hunghie Jennings and pitching instructor Jack Coombs are due early next week.
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Kauff Charged With Larceny in Stolen Auto Case
Benny Kauff, center fielder for the New York Giants, was arraigned before Judge Wad hams in General Sessions on grand larceny and criminally receiving a stolen automobile. He posted bail of 100 dollars after producing a bill of sale dated Oct 27, 199, claiming ownership of the car. The prosecution says the machine was stolen. Kauff had been in the auto accessory trade until recently.
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25 Schools Vie In Boston Interscholastic Track Meet
Twenty five schools compete in the Greater Boston interscholastic track meet at the Boston Y M C A gymnasium under Huntington School auspices this afternoon. Moses Brown of Providence and Boston College High are favored to win a close tourney.
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Moses Brown Eyes Relay Push For Lead In York Meet
A Charles Duffey style report details scoring in prep track events with five points for first, three for second, and one for third. Moses Brown headlines potential relay gains and a dash of records, with Reed and Farley among top contenders and a crowded field across distances and jumps.
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Muggy Boat Reservations For March 6 Bout
Fenway A A offers reservations for the Kirby Maggsy bout at the Mechanics building. Office at 216 Washington street open daily 9 am to 10 pm except Sunday. Club reachable by phone Main 57846.
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Muggsy to Train Before Welterweight Title Bout
Clarence Finn of K. O. Muggsy plans no stage appearance for Muggsy before the March 6 bout with Young Kloby at Fenway A. A. in Mechanics Building. Muggsy will train at Billerica under Yankee Mack starting Monday until race day.
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Letter mentions boxing figures and Dempsey busy schedule
The note references Jack Carney of Manchester and ex Exeter coach, asks if Bobby Dyson met Chick Hayes, and questions Jack Sharkey’s nationality. It notes Johnny Cuddy and Frank Decey as Lawrence boxing promoters, and Casino A Lynn will reach them. Also mentions New England amateur championships and Dartmouth hurdler Carl Thomson aiming for a record in New York City tonight.
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Roxbury Latin Track Victors Over Noble & Greenough
Roxbury Latin School shines at the dual meet with Noble & Greenough at Dexter Field Brookline. Noble edges Roxbury 36 to 27 as G Dewart wins multiple events including sprints and hurdles and Roxbury’s Dewart brothers place in several top spots.
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Harvard hockey welcomes future manager Joe Kennedy
Joe Kennedy of New Bedford was elected second assistant manager of the Harvard hockey team after a lengthy two month competition. A sophomore, he will automatically become manager in his senior year, rating a varsity future.
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