Dinny O'Keefe Triumphs Over Silva in Upset Boxing Night
At the Grand Opera House, Dinny O'Keefe of Chicago defeated Harry Silva of West End in eight rounds, shocking bettors and locals. Jim Wright of Lynn upset Soldier Franks in a semifinal, while Danny Edwards of Los Angeles impressed against Frankie Ryan, and Dan Coughlin dominated Tom Dechart early. Johnny Donovan defeated Jack Mansfield in the closing bout.
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Jim Wright
Lynn
Soldier Franks
Providence
Wright
Franks
Danny Edwards
Los Angeles
Frankie Ryan
Woburn
Edwards
Ryan
Chick Suggs
Dan Coughlin
Lowell Giant
Tom Dechart
Texas
Coughliin
Coughlin
Johnny Donovan
South Boston
Jack Mansfield
Lawrence
Johnny
Mansfield
Donovan
Boston College Athletes Honored At Philomatheia Banquet
The football squad and other athletes at Boston College were feted at Assembly Hall by the Philomatheia Club. Coaches Major Cavanaugh Jack Ryder Olaf Henriksen spoke of a promising season. Sweaters were awarded to football and baseball lettermen amid praise from Rev. Lynch and toastmaster Nugent.
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Assembly Hall
University Heights
Philomatheia Club
Major Cavanaugh
Jack” Ryder
Olaf Henriksen
Henriksen
Daniel J. Lynch
William D. Nugent
Jake” Driscoll
Billy Mishe Wins Heavyweight Bout as Roper Disqualified
Billy Mishe of St. Paul won the bout against Captain Bob Roper of Chicago by foul in Philadelphia. Roper was disqualified by the referee and sent from the ring at the end of the sixth round of an eight round scheduled contest.
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Roper
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Bob Roper
Chicago
Morley Beats White in Casino A C Bout
Mike Morley of Hartford won the decision over Jim White of New York in the main bout at the Casino A C Jayan last night. White was knocked down twice in the third and once in the fourth round. Morley fought bravely despite being six pounds overweight.
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Hartford
Jim White
New York
Casino A. C
Jayan
White
Morley
Ward Outpoints Pitts in Jersey City Title Bout
Georgie Ward welterweight champion of New Jersey defeated Charley Pitts of Australia in a 12 round feature bout in Jersey City. Pitts was saved by the bets twice, near knockout in the seventh and ninth rounds.
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Georgie Ward
New Jersey
Charley Pitts
Australia
Jersey City
Pitts
Carpentier to Fight Kid Lewis in May at Olympia
English challenger Kid Lewis meets French champion Carpentier in a May 11 bout at the Olympia. Lewis signs to face Carpentier in London, matching two boxing heavyweights in a headline clash.
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Kid Lewis
London
England
the Olympia
Jack Dempsey Stirs Crowd At Old Howard
Neal O Hara reports boxing icon Jack Dempsey pursuing acting roles. He appears twice daily at the Old Howard and is drawing strong crowds with his performances.
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Biff
Jack Dempsey
Jack
The
Old Howard
Dempsey Shines On Stage In Boston Engagement
Jack Dempsey proves more than a boxing star as he headlines a vaudeville act in Boston. The show earns him about $3000 weekly as crowds roar at his gymnasium skit with sparring partner Larry Williams. He enjoys strong box office, impresses locals, and hints at potential city sightseeing before returning to the dressing room.
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Boston
Jack Kearns
the Howard
State Boxing Commission
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Kearns
State House
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Boxing Commission
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John Drew
al Jolson
Jack Barrymore
Babe Ruth
Duke
Howard
Larry Williams
Toronto
Sullivan
Willard
Doc
George M. Bush Sparring Partner of Sullivan Dies
George M. Bush longtime sparring partner of John L. Sullivan died at Massachusetts General Hospital after heart trouble. He was 60 and had lived at Hotel Langham in the South End. Burial set for tomorrow or Thursday with rites at John J. Connolly undertakers in Boston.
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George M. Bush
Massachusetts General Hospital
John J. Connolly
Washington Street
Malone
N. Y
Bush
Sullivan
Europe
Hotel Langham
South End
Freshman Harvard Baseball Candidates Hold First Workout
Harvard's freshman baseball battery candidates held their first workout in Soldiers Field cage with 18 pitchers and seven catchers among 25 players reported.
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Harvard
Babe Tonry Elected B U Captain After Banquet
Henry Babe Tonry of Winthrop, a stellar backfield man, was elected captain of the Boston University football team for next season following a trustees banquet honoring the squad. The election was held last night after the university banquet.
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Babe” Tonry
Winthrop
Boston ‘University
Boston University honors athletic service at jubilee banquet
The university celebrated its athletic program with a jubilee recognizing veterans of last season. Certificates medals and stars were awarded as Dr Allan W Rowe presided. Coach Charles L Whelan praised professionalism while Captain Brick O Hare led the team against a stronger future schedule including Dartmouth Brown and Holy Cross. Tonry edged Williamson for captaincy, a prior Winthrop High star and BC squad member.
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Allan W. Rowe
Boston University
Alonzo R. Weed
George W. Brown
Charles L. Whelan
Marlin
Brick O'Hare
Whelan
O'Hare
Ife
B. C
Harvard
Brick O’hare
Tonry
Dumont and Wood Box Draw Decision in Biddeford
Dusty Dumont of Biddeford and Billy Wood of Manchester New Hampshire fought a blazing double six rounder before the Triangle A A at Biddeford tonight resulting in a draw. A packed house watched the bout as Joe St Hilaire, a spectator, was matched with Dumont at Augusta on March 3.
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Dusty” Dumont
Billy, Wood
Manchester
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Triangle A. A
Joe St. Hilaire
Dumont
Augusta
Dempsey Checks Boston From Hotel Window
Jack Dempsey, world champion, views Boston from a hotel room and chats with manager Jack Kearns. He comments on the Irish presence in the city while adjusting his attire andAccessories.
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Jack Dempsey
Boston
Doc
Jack
Jack Kearns
Dempsey Upbeat On Fights and Marriage Rumors
Boxing champion Jack Dempsey and manager Doc Kearns dismiss talks of an immediate Wills bout while signaling willingness depending on money and public demand. Dempsey jokes about marriage rumors with film actress Bebe Daniels as reporters press for details.
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Jack
Wills
Willard
Fulton
Carpentier
Dempsey
Bebe Daniels
Dempsey Builds Hype in Boston Stopover
In Boston the boxing icon Dempsey draws cheers from city officials and fans as he signs licenses and poses for cameras. He stages a Howard Theatre show with shadow boxing and exhibition rounds with Larry Williams before heading to the New York Hippodrome and potentially Europe to meet Carpentier or Gibons among others.
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Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Larry Williams
Boston
Touraine
Jack
Boston Common
Doc
Old Howard
New York Hippodrome
Europe
Carpentier
Gibbons
Greb
Harry Wills
Melrose Falls 8 1 To Westminster In Hockey Rout
Westminster 8, Melrose 1. Shorty Veno scored for Westminster 21 seconds into the second period to break a 1 1 tie. Captain Frank Downing and Rudolf assisted, Langley stood out in Melrose net, and Veno added an insurance tally as Westminster dominated the Arena collision.
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Melrose Hockey Club
Westies
Shorty Veno
Melrose
Langley. Co
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Rudolf
Langley
Westminsters
Shay
Senesesess Eld
Lane Reaumer
Ter Ak
Westminster
Veno
Peabody
Downing
Sands and Ayer
Boston Boxer McCann Outlasted by Sacco in Eight-Round Bout
In Philadelphia Jimmy Sacco of Boston defeated local rival Bobby McCann in an eight round bout. McCann was nearly stopped in the second but hung on by clinching and holding thereafter. Joe Ritchie of Newark outpointed Frankie McFarland of Boston in six rounds.
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Jimmy Sacco
Boston
Bobby McCann
McCann
Joe Ritchie
Newark
Frankie McFarland
Norfolk Stops Green In Eight Rounds In Buffalo Card
In Buffalo Jim Green of Boston quit to Kid Norfolk of Baltimore in eight rounds. Green fought poorly while Norfolk led, knocking Green down four times as he controlled the bout.
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N. Y
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Jim Green
Jack Johnson
Boston
Kid Norfolk
Baltimore
Green
Pete Herman Defeats Babe Asher in Seven Rounds
New Orleans reports Pete Herman former bantamweight champion delivered a decisive display stopping Babe Asher of St. Louis in seven rounds.
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New Orleans
Pete Herman
Babe Asher
St. Louis
Foley Stops Burke In Seventh At Broadway Exhibition
Mickey Foley knocks out Willie Burke in the seventh round of the Brooklyn feature bout at the Broadway Exhibition Club tonight.
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New York
Mickey Foley
Willie Burke
Broadway
Brooklyn
Cantabs Capture Ice Title
Cambridge Latin defeated Melrose High 1 to 0 to win the Interscholastic Hockey league title in a sensational arena showdown last night.
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Cambridge Latin
Melrose High
Cambridge Latin Triumph Over Melrose In Vest Pocket Hockey
Cambridge Latin defeated Melrose 1 goal to none as Captain Cronin scored the deciding goal in the second period. Cronin dazzled despite an ankle bruise, weaving through Melrose and finishing past Taylor. The game, a tight scrimmage, featured penalties and hard checking with strong Melrose pressure early.
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Tubber” Cronin
Cronin
Melrose
Taylor
Cambridge
Melrose. Greate
Gardner Moh
Vince
Marshal Fitzgerald
Berkley
Es Belw
Harrington Cronin
Oeek
Dale
Wilbur Mahoney
Clancy
Russell Brin
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Gaffney and Mooney
Coward Wins National Squash Championship
Thomas Coward of the Yale Club defeated Fillmore Van Hyde of the Harvard Club to win the national squash title in New York. He triumphed in a five set match with scores 10 15, 15 4, 16 18, 15 12, 18 16. Hyde had held the crown since 1920.
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New York
Thomas Coward
Yale Club
Fillmore van
Hyde
Harvard Club
White Wins 15 Round Decision In Madison Square Garden
Charlie White of Chicago defeats Willie Jackson of New York by decision after 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden. White floor Jackson three times in the 13th, with Jackson saved by the bell. Weighs 135 pounds to Jackson's 134 1 2. Benny Leonard signed to meet the winner in a title bout.
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New York
Charlie White
Chicago
Willie Jackson
Madison Square Garden
Jackson
White
Willie
Benny Leonard
Carl Tremaine
Cleveland
Harold Farese
Jersey City
Dave Rosenberg
Augie Ratner
French Cubist Beats Appleby In International Billiards
Edouard Roudil of France defeated national champion Edgar T. Appleby of New York 300 to 129 in 18 innings to join Percy N. Collins of Chicago atop the standings in the 18.2 balk line amateur tournament. Collins beat Roudil in an afternoon match and will face Appleby in the final clash for the title tomorrow night.
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Philadelphia
Edouard Roudil
France
Edgar T. Appleby
New York
Roudil
Appleby
Percy N. Collins
Chicago
Collins
Harris Signs Contract To Join Boston Red Sox
Framinglin Pa Feb 20 Joe Harris likely to play left field for the Boston Red Sox signed and mailed his contract to the club today.
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Framklin
Joe Harris
Boston Red Sox
Boston
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