Legion games praised amid critiques and rival showdowns
Colonel Logan lauds the legion meet as among the best despite faults in pacing and last minute hurdles. Jimmy Connolly vows to beat Joie Ray in the mile, while Nixey Searles plans to challenge Jack Savage in Brockton. Gardini eyes the unknown grappling opponent, and Hal Baxter reconsiders his heavy running load after a Boston defeat. Babe Ruth begins training in Hot Springs signaling a strong baseball year.
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Legion Committee
Jimmy Connolly
Boston
Joie Ray
Ray
Jimmy
Federal
Washington
Jose
Vital” Cutbill
Byiott
Rn & Baxter
N. Y
Hal
Eagt
Connolly
Babe Ruth
Hot Springs
Big Babe
B. C. in rubber tech contest clash with Tech
Boston College and Tech meet in a rubber hockey game at the Arena Friday night. BC may play without captain Leo Hughes due to an injured knee. Raymond Duffey likely to center for Hughes while Garritty Healy Curry Morrissey and Urban appear in regular roles as the Eaglets aim to rebound after a long layoff.
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Tech
B.C
Leo Hughes
B. C.-Tech
Maroon and Gold
Raymond Duffey
Hughes
Duffey
Garritty
Healy
Curry
Frank
Leonard Morrissey
Urban
Battery Candidates Report to BC Coach for Start
Boston College battery candidates gathered in the college room with Coach Tom McCarthy to begin practice. Veterans arrived in force while some newcomers peeked in. O'Regan and Kelly worked briefly as Fitzpatrick and Mullowney answered but left. Urban joined but soon went to hockey or basketball practice.
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O’regan
Kelly
Fitzpatrick
Mullowney
Urban
Braves President Grant Quietly Plans Rebuild At Braves Field
Grant says he has cleared temperamental stars from the Braves roster and rebuilt with young material. He notes smoother signing in a calmer market and praises Manager Mitchells strategy. The Maranville trade is viewed as history, with Pittsburgh Pirates players expected to strengthen Boston in the National League.
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Braves
Boston
Rabbit
Pittsburg Pirates
Brown's Slab Men Look Good at Bogalusa
St Louis Americans manager Lee Fohl said the pitching outlook is favorable after the club began training in Bogalusa Louisiana. Only two of 25 battery men were missing at the opening practice with catcher Josh Billings and pitcher Emilio Paliero expected soon. Ernest Dudley and Bill Gleason, Southern league recruits, compete for the second base vacancy created by Joe Gedeon's release while other infielders and outfielders are due next week.
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St. Louis Americans
Lee Fohl
Bogalusa
Josh Billings
Emilio Paliero
Ernest Dudley
Bill Gleason
Joe Gedeon
Novice Boxers to Feature Pure Meet at Bowdoin Hall
Tomorrow night at Commercial Hall Bowdoin square West End the St Josephs T A Society presents a boxing tournament headlined by the 108 pound novice class with many entries from aspiring pures Open classes at 115 125 and 135 pounds will also be contested Entries close tonight with reservations in room 12 28 School street
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Bowdoin Square
West End
St. Joseph’s T. A. Society
School Street
Pirates Pick March 5 to Get Acquainted
Pittsburg report date set for March 5 as Pirates players convene to meet teammates before departing for spring training that night. The order aims to foster familiarity ahead of camp and season preparations in February.
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Pirates
Pittsburg
National League Baseball Club
Boxing carnival in Symphony Hall to aid Baby Hygiene
Boston society folk await the March 3 boxing carnival managed by leading women for the Baby Hygiene Association. Reservations are already strong and tickets are selling briskly, promising substantial funds for the campaign.
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Boston Society
Symphony Hall
Boston
Women Run Boxing Show Promises Groundbreaking Night
March 3 promises a red letter boxing night as women operate the mill and stage a premier event in New England. Fathers and critics feared ballots would flip fate, yet sisters and wives prove capable, delivering one of the finest shows since boxing's rise in the Bay State. They aim to defy Plymouth Rock era norms to save babies' lives.
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Old Bay
New Eingland
Plymouth Rock
Dode Paskert Heroic Fire Rescue in Cleveland
George Dode Paskert outfielder for the Cincinnati NL saved five children from a second floor blaze at Union Clothing Co on Lorain avenue. He made three trips into the burning store carrying children wrapped in rugs and his overcoat and guided three families to safety. His hands and arms were burned and his face blistered. Property loss described as small.
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Cleveland
George
Dode" Paskert
Cincinnati
Union Clothing Company
Lorain Avenue
Paskett
BU baseball battery men in gym for second practice
Boston University will hold its second practice of the season this afternoon in the gymnasium with light gymnastic work. Over 25 batterymen have answered Coach Bill Stewart's first call, including much spent material. Practice will be three days a week, Monday Tuesday and Thursday, as plans are made to secure a larger armory for indoor sessions.
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Boston University
Bill Stewart
Boston Boxing Carnival Opens All Star Night March 8
Standing room will be scarce at Symphony Hall for the opening boxing carnival on March 8. Pros and amateurs from Boston and beyond attend to impress a blue-blooded crowd and support the Baby Hygiene Association fundraiser. Tickets range from 10 to 1 dollars, with Harvard Band aiding between bouts and many city leaders backing the event.
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Baby Hygiene Association
B. Nason Hamblin
State Street
Harvard University
Arthur Tr. Devens, Jr
Hi. Wells Farley
John J. Saltonstall
William G. Nickerson
John P. Bowditch
Thomas P. Lindsay
Ronald T. Lyman
Aduah Neyhart
B. Nason Hamlin
Walter Hunnewell, Jr
Henry Lyman
C. T. Lovering, Jr
Charles Choate, Jr
John S. Parker
C. P. Curtis, Jr
Alfred Codman
Amor Hollingsworth
Nathaniel Simpkins, Jr
Robert Amory
Charles EF. Mason, Jr
I. Tucker Burr, Jr
T. J. Bowlker
Boxing card builds for March 17 in New York city
Lawrence lightweight Tommy Kirby Corcoran will debut in New York March 17 facing Jack Perry of Pittsburgh. Faneuil A. C. reports $3600 gate for Grebb-Smith at Mechanics Building. Commonwealth A. A. and Carlyle A. C. feature bouts draw crowds at their halls. Amateur wrestling at East Milton Friday features classes 136, 146, 158, 176 with pro Joe Perelli vs Romanoff. Italian Renato Gardini trains for a Monday night bout at Mechanics Building. Gardini’s opponent remains unsettled as promoter Tuohey deflects questions. Mahoney-Beckett beat McGoorty in 17 rounds. McGoorty never faced Carpentier.
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Kirby” Corcoran
Lawrence
New York
Jack Britton
Jack Perry
Pittsburg
Perry
Milton
American Legion
Cunningham Gymnasium
East Milton
Lou Daro
Boston
Joe Perelli
Romanoff
Renato Gardini
Mecanics
Gardini
Tuohey
Clinton to Get Title Chance in Grand Opera Bout
Brockton lightweight title holder Jimmie Fruzzetti meets Johnnie Clinton at the Carlyle Club Grand Opera House next Monday night. Clinton, now in Boston, risks the title with a defeat likely to change hands. Also on the card, Nizie Searles versus Jack Savage in a 10 round return, plus three six rounders.
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Nixey Searles
Boston
Jack Savage
Carlyle
Nixey
New England
Jimmie Fruzzetti
Brockton
Johnnie Clinton
Grand Opera House
Clinton
New York
Nate Siegal
Frazetti
Nizie Searles
Nixie
Searles
Whitman
Savage
Amateur Ring Treat for Fans
Tickets for the New England Amateur Athletic Association Union championship boxing tournament went on sale at room 12 28 School street for next Wednesday evening. The event will feature eight weight classes from 108 pounds to heavyweight with broad youth participation noted. Entries close today with a grace period offered. mail entries should arrive by tonight to secure acceptance.
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Mechanics’ Building
School Street
New England
New England A. A. A. U
William H. Cuddy
Association
Outfielder Bobby Meusel Holds Out for MLB Contract
Los Angeles reports say Bobby Meusel, outfielder for the New York Amer, returned unsigned the second contract offered. Pitcher Bill Pertica sent a signed contract to the St. Louis Nationals after previously returning an unsigned agreement.
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Los Angeles
Bobby Meusel
Bill Pertica
St. Louis Nationals
The high cost of looking in 1921 Salt Lake City
A 1921 humorous article laments persistent high fashion costs for women, noting expensive blooms, corsages, shoes, and cosmetics, while discounts fail to ease the burden. It observes women trimming wardrobes and relying on frugal tactics as prices for dresses, stockings, and silks stay steep, even as other goods drop in price.
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Wool Trust
Frisco
Run scores on fielder's forced third-base play
In a two out situation with runners on second and third a ball to the right of the shortstop forces a play at third. The shortstop passes to the third baseman to try to force the runner at third. The runner on third scores before the third out. The run scores legally. fielders lose the right of way after the ball is hit. The collision with the third baseman does not make the runner out for interference.
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Jack
Sudenly
World's Tennis Champion Tilden Receives Philly Welcome
William T. Tilden, the world's tennis champion, was given an informal reception by the Philadelphia and District Lawn Tennis Association executive committee. As he departs for Providence tomorrow, members welcomed the Davis Cup star and praised his performance in the international contest.
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Philadelphia
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia and District Lawn Tennis Association
Tilden
Providence
R. I
Kopf Seeks Raise. Holdout With Moran Continues
Cincinnati Nationals shortstop Larry Kopf and manager Pat Moran failed to agree on terms as Kopf held out for a $1000 raise to $9000. President Herrmann stated further negotiations were unlikely today.
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Larry Kopf
Aatl
Cincinnati Nationals
Pat Moran
Kopf
Herrmann
Club stands pat on offer of eight thousand dollars
A local club maintains its position on an eight thousand dollar offer in negotiations. No additional terms were disclosed as talks continue with the opposing party.
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Pat
Andover Mermen Defeat MIT Freshmen in Swim Meet
Andover blue mermen beat MIT freshmen 81 to 22 in Andover. Relay won by MIT freshmen. Andover swept most events. Winners included Ferguson in dive, Marsh in 50-yard dash, Grover in 200-yard swim, Stillwell in plunge, Draper in 100-yard swim. Times noted: 50 yards 278 seconds, 100 yards around 1 minute 12 seconds.
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Dunn
Marsh
Hapgood
Wingate
Draper
Clark
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Beck
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Kerp
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Lund
Stillwell
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