Smith Beater Up of Champions faces Greb in Boston bout
Jeff Smith of Bayonne will box Harry Greb for the Faneuil A. C. at Mechanics Hall in Boston. Smith, a well traveled international contender, seeks a defining win to bolster his claim to top middleweight status, with a potential rematch against Georges Carpentier in view.
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Doc Almy
Jeff Smith
Bayonne
N. J
Jeff
Canada
Australia
France
Jim O’brien
Ireland
Billy Balzac
Bandsman Rice
England
Mickey King
Lester Darcy
Harold Hardwick
States
Smith
Mike McTigue
Gene Brosseau
Mike Gibbons
Friddie McGoorty
Jimmy Clabby
Joe Eagan
George Chip
Georges Carpentier
Monte Carlo
Harry Greb
Pittsburg
Faneuil A. C
Mechanics
Greb
Boston
Carpentier
Dartmouth Captain Leads Big Green in Track Carnival
Captain Earl Thomson of Dartmouth will lead the Big Green at the Harvard Dartmouth Cornell track carnival this Saturday afternoon in Mechanics Building, as talks of one-man exploits fade against his proven speed and leadership.
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Earl Thomson
Dartmouth
Big Green
Mechanics
Dartmouth's Earl Leads Hurdler Contender in Triangular Meet
The report praises Dartmouth star Earl as the anticipated leader and top scorer in the triangular meet in Mechanics Building. Thomson dominates world hurdler standings with records in multiple events and is seen as the main challenger to Dartmouth's hopes. Earl, a six-foot athlete, is highlighted for potential high jump success and versatile contributions across hurdles, broad jump, shot put, sprints, and relay events.
Dartmouth Star Thomson Poised for Hurdles Glory
Thomson, a top Dartmouth athlete, arrived from California and quickly broke records. He set indoor marks in 70 yard and 7 yard hurdles, then claimed a world record in the 120 yard hurdles at the Intercollegiates in Philadelphia. Born in Canada, he earned Olympic points as Antwerp winner. Captain of the Big Green, he inspires fans to chant Wah-Hoo-Wah Saturday afternoon.
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Thomson
Hanover
Dartmouth College
California
Earl
Philadelphia
Canada
Antwerp
Maple Leafs
Aggie Hockey Team Banquet Scheduled After Strong Season
Massachusetts Agricultural College hockey team, after a standout season, will be banqueted tonight by students and captaincy for next year will be chosen. The team defeated Springfield 12-0, Amherst 2-1, MIT 2-1, and Tufts 8-0, and lost to Harvard 2-0, Boston College 2-1, and Dartmouth 3-2 in two overtimes. Captaincy candidates include Sharkey Lyons and Hubber Collins.
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Amherst
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Springfield
Tufts
Harvard
Boston College
Dartmouth
Boston
Jerry McCarthy
Arlington High School
Greater Boston
McCarthy
Mansell
Collins
Lyons
Snow
Arlington
Phil Newell
B. C
Newton
Harold Poole
Milton
Doc’’ Gordon
Ipswich
Sharkey Lyons
Hubber Collins
Arlington Boys
Harvard Defeats Brown In Close Providence Wrestling Meet
In Brown gym Harvard edged Brown in a tight meet decided by the final bout as Captain Brown of Harvard won on points over J Spellman of Brown in 13 minutes. Matches included Walker of Harvard over Staples by fall in 6m55s at 125 lb, Friedman over Smith, Dus tin over Stearns, Dodge over Barker, Spellman over Bullard, Fastman over Shurtleft, and Captain Brown over J Spellman in the heavyweight bout.
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Harvard
BROWN
Providence
Captain Brown
J. Spellman
Walker
Staples
Friedman
G. B Smith
Stearns
Dustin
Dodge
Barker
R. Spellman
Boullard
Fastman
Shurtleft
Nichols
Scofield
Davis
Barry
Ould
Colby
Neusswig
Kresge
Disston
Williams
Mackinstry
Bevell
Cambridge Night at the Old Howard for Sullivan Tribute
Friends of Jack Sullivan plan a Cambridge gathering at the Howard tonight to honor the native son known for boxing fame. G F Lothrop Jr has arranged a long remembered Sullivan night for all patrons with sports figures from across the Charles expected to attend.
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Cambridge
Old Howard
Jack
Sullivan
Howard
the Charles
G. F. Lothrop, Jr
Latin Tops Rivals On Ice 3 To 1
Messrs. O Neal and Nordberg starred for Boston Latin School on the gridiron last fall and again on the ice yesterday noon as Latin defeated its chief rival English High 3 to 1 in the annual hockey tilt.
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Messrs. O'Neal
Nordberg
Boston Latin School
Boston Arena
English High
Latin and English High Clash Ends 3-1 Latin Triumph
In a hard fought three period youth ice match Boston Latin led by Nordberg and O Nea l. Nordberg scored twice and O Nea l added the other for Latin while Baird tallied for English High. O Nea l stood out for the victors as Latin pressed before a sparse crowd.
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Nordberg
B. L
Tally
John O'Neal
O’neal
Sliney
O'Neal
Seaman
Baird
Synnott
Ayer
Mahoney
Norton
Collins
Nordblom
Boston
Ae Fitzgerald
Naigles
Hartigan
Moskew
Eserceeerrtareree
Schaefer Collins
Brown
Sullivan
Preble Hhcy
Seaman G
Boston Latin
Frank Synnott
Raymie Maren
Joe Lyons
Amherst College boxing and wrestling tournament concludes
Amherst College held its annual boxing and wrestling tourney with Wing a standout in boxing and Williams dominating wrestling. Final bouts saw Bagg triumph in 125 pounds, Jud French win heavyweight, and Wing defeat Conrad in the 135 or 0.oo final as the event closes amid strong crowds and rising star Chink Wing.
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Amherst
Amherst College
Boyd
Wing
Williams
Nichols
Chink Wing
Daniels
Conrad
Bagg
Jud French
McClure
Melkhohn
Chase
MacGrath
I . Oo
Yrench
Hoppe Bout With Belgian Champ Off in Philadelphia
R B Benjamin, manager of billiard champion Willie Hoppe, announced the withdrawal of the $2500 forfeit posted in Chicago for a match with Edouard Horemans. The bout is canceled as the principals could not agree on terms.
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Philadelphia
R. B. Benjamin
Willie Hoppe
Chicago
Edouard Horemans
Yale Rifle Team Sets High Mark Against Colgate
VIEW HAVEN Conn Feb 23 The Yale University rifle team defeated Colgate by a telegraphic shoot 967 to 967 The text notes a high Yale score A perfect 1000 would have been achieved with a flawless performance and This marks the highest score by a Yale team in the event data shows both teams involved and the location and date of the match.
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View Haven
Conn
Yale University
Colgate
Yale
Schooner Asquith Blown Off Course Far West
The schooner Asquith, sailing from St. John's for Sydney, N S, was blown to the West Indies. After 40 days at sea she reached Barbadoes yesterday, about 2000 miles from her planned 400 mile passage.
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John's
N. F
Asquith
Sydney
N. S
West Indies
Barbadoes
Gyp's Beauty Wins Best Boston Terrier at Show
Gyp's Beauty a New York bred Boston terrier was judged best in its breed at the Eastern Dog Club show in Grand Hall Mechanics' Building. Owned by Mrs. Julia Bierman of New York City the dog earned a championship title and a shot at the club's cup for best in show. The event features international entrant dogs and concludes with the winners cup tonight.
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Gyp
Eastern Dog Club
Grand Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Captain
Julia Bierman
New York City
Tomlinson
New York
Barberry Hill
Ricky
Sealyham
Bayard Warren
Ch. Haymarket Faultless
R. H. Elliott
Ottawa
Coolridge Keen Edge
Coolridge Kennels
Ch. Norcross Radiant
Allan Northbridge
Blarney
John G. Bates
Joselles Dolf von Dusternbrook
P. A. B. Widener
Rex de Saint Blaise
T. B. Davidson
Davidson
Bull Terriers
White Hope
Warfligh Ken
Watson Coleman
Eskimos
Mickey
Walter Devine
Henry Ford Bout Winner at Madison Square Garden
Amateur boxing preliminaries at Madison Square Garden under the Metropolitan AAU conclude with Henry Ford of Boston Bantam winning his bout in the 108 pound class and finals set for tomorrow. Gordon Munce defeats John Murphy in the heavyweight knockout. Dan Gartin and Harold Evans win key bouts.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Madison Square Garden
Gordon Munce
A. C
John Murphy
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Pastime
Terry McManus
Willow A. C
James Yanning
Fleury Ford
M. Summers
Curtis Country Club
Dan Gartin
Meadowbrook Club
Herol Sullivan
A. A
Elarald Evans
Holy Cross Lyceum
Jack McFarland
Westinghouse Club
Pitt
Townsend Wins Four Prizes in J J Lannin Checker Tourney
Townsend Davis Levine of Greater Boston and Daley of Fall River captured the four prizes in order, in the J J Lannin Knockout Checker Tournament at Hotel Majestic. W Hill defeated Champion Gould of Maine in a long match. Banks of Detroit faces Stewart in a $2500 world championship clash in Scotland next fall. Banks with Gus Heffner will tour New England clubs for blindfold exhibitions. Waterhouse and Davis of Boston also tour New England clubs performing simultaneous play and draughts demonstrations.
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J. J. Lannin
Hotel Majestic
Townsend
Davis
Levine
Greater
Boston
Daley
Fall River
W. Hill
Gould
Maine
Checker Sharps
Scotland
Banks
Detroit
Stewart
Gus’’ Heffner
New England
Waterhouse
Aura Lee Sextet Defeats B A A On Ice In Arena
The Aura Lee sextet from Toronto impressed in Toronto as they visited the Arena and handed the B A A a 4 to 1 defeat. The Maple Leaf team showed strong puck handling and steady defense for a decisive victory.
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Toronto
Unicorn
Maple Leaf
Aura Lee
Arena
Canadians Triumph Over Aura Lee In Hockey Showdown
The Canadians dominated the B A A squad in a hockey clash last night. Stewart in goal starred while Stephenson, Burch and Conacher surged on the ice. Aura Lee offense was sharp but outmatched as total control and speed favored the visitors.
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Aura
Aura Lee
Dominion
Back Bay
Stewart
Stephenson
Burch
Conacher
Aura Lees
Wey
Ingalls
Rice
Cpi Ora
Carrees
ee-Cp
O'Sullivan Stephenson
Stubbs
Murchie Stewart
Clicks
Lacroix
Percy
Rocque and
Doody
Greek Battles Russian on Mat at Grand Opera House
Greek wrestler John Kilonis returns to Boston to face Otto Hackenschmidt for a finish match under championship rules at the Grand Opera House. Hack anticipates a tough test from the Greek, who aims to challenge Pinky Gardner for the world middleweight title if he wins. Ketonen versus Nestor precedes the main event, one fall to win with time limit, as both top contenders showcase peak form.
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John Kilonis
Boston
Otto
Young) Hackenschmidt
Grand Opera House
Pinky Gardner
Waino Ketonen
John
Gardner
Hack
Tony Ajax
Kilonis
Mike Nestor
Nestor
Ketonen
Otto “Young
Hackenschmidt
Grappler
Andover Loses Track Meet To Huntington School
Huntington School defeats Phillips Andover Academy 41 4 to 32 8 4 in a Boston Y gym track matinee. Relays provide the highlight as Andover’s anchor outsprints Roy Brown of Huntington by a stride in a hurricane finish.
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Huntington School
Phillips Andover Academy
Boston
Andover
Roy Brown
Huntington
Teonard
Wingate
Lewis
Avery
Brown
Allen
Stevenson
Leonard
Roberta
Archibald
Page
Scriven
Bosworth
Parker
Dailman
Gacorer
Grant
Robinson
Spinney
Sprout
Veghte
Richardson
Algar
Nolte
Wolfe
Andover Academy
McInnes
Whitney
Uare School
Plestina Defeats Freberg in Clear Wrestling Win
Martin Plestina defeated John Freberg in a straight fall wrestling match in Springfield. The first fall came in 1 35 and a half minutes with a double wristlock. The second fall followed in 10 minutes with a combination wristlock and leg hold.
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Plestina
Freberg
Springfield
Martin Plestina
John Freberg
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aNott
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