Timekeeper Tells of Methods Used by Old Crimson Star
Harvard football lore recalls Bill Reid at Soldiers Field in 1901 enforcing strict discipline. He addressed players as Mr Reid, kept on-field focus, and sidelined infractions instantly. Reid pledged fairness and warned against favoritism while shaping a formidable Crimson squad.
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Washingtons New Stars For 1906 Season
Washington completes sale of Barry McCormick and Tip O Neill to Milwaukee and buys Mullin from Connie Mack. Team lists 19 players, plans spring training in Charlottesville and exhibition games with Boston Brooklyn Georgetown and Baltimore and Newark. Trade talks include Howard Wilson and Kittredge for Sam Crawford.
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Philadelphia
Sam Crawford
Detroit
Baseball News and Comment from the 1905 spring gossip
Baseball chatter outlines moves and plans across leagues. Jim McGuire nears 19th year, Clark Griffith faces contract issues, Navin bets on Detroit youth, and minor leagues react to major moves. Details cover Umpires Club, St. Louis Cardinals picks, and early schedule chatter.
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Sheehan Admits Blame In Attell Goodman Draw
Referee John E. Sheehan says he accepts blame for Wednesday night draw in the Attell Goodman bout. He recalls letters pressuring referees and an interlined agreement calling for a draw if both men stand after 15 rounds. He notes Attell’s demand and says the bout itself was honest and both fighters did their best.
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Willie Lewis
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Rhe Attell
St. Louis
Monte Attell
Jimmy Walsh
Abe Attell
Walsh
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Goodman
Ferguson Not Guilty on Larceny Charge
Boxer John S. Ferguson known as Sandy and Chelsea Strong Boy was found not guilty by Judge Parmenter in Municipal Criminal Court after a West End arrest for allegedly stealing 40 cents from William A. Davis. Patrolman Jonathan J. Murphy of Station 8 filed the charge.
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Pearl Street
Chelsea
Sandy
Dorchester High Dominates Boston Latin 35 to 1
Dorchester High crushed Boston Latin 35 to 1 in a one sided game. Dorchester standouts Art Brayley and Kit Reignier starred while Desmond and Sheehan led Boston Latin scoring efforts.
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Art Brayley
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Sheehan
G. O. Taylor Od Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies Advertised
An old advert touts G. O. Taylor Od Bourbon and G. O. Taylor Pure Rye Whiskies, noting they do not change and maintain their original character. It claims physicians prescribe them and licensed dealers sell them, advising readers to check the proprietors’ firm name on the label and cork. bottles are sealed.
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G. O. Taylor
Hawaiian for Harvard Nine Hit From Honolulu Hopeful
A Honolulu youngster, Alfred Lowrey Castle, is expected to pitch a sizable portion of Harvard's baseball games this season, signaling strong local talent reaching the collegiate squad. Castle's arrival adds depth to Harvard's pitching staff as the team prepares for the schedule.
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Alfred Lowery Castle
Harvard Looks to Castle as Next Pitching Asset
The piece profiles Castle as Harvard's anticipated successor to Paul Coburn on the pitching staff. A freshman year pitcher then Varsity contributor, Castle shows speed, curves, and control but remains a weak hitter and falls short of Coburn and Clarkson in fielding. Schoenfuss Blatterman and Green compete for the role.
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Gossip of the Boxers Spurs Langford challengers and bouts
The Chelsea Douglas A. C. plans a meeting with no main bout after fake threats derailed Attell Walsh. Langford faces a surge of middleweight contenders led by Joe Macias and the Dixie Kid. John UL Sullivan Jr plans strict conditioning in Charlestown as Young John L. seeks a comeback against Peter Sullivan and Jimmy.
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South Boston High Beats Brighton High In Rough Senior League
South Boston High defeated Brighton High 18 to 12 in rough Senior league play at South Boston. Tarsney led South Boston with strong center play while Brighton capitalized on fouls to score 12. The game featured 20 minute halves before an estimated 450 in attendance.
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Tech Freshmen Win Interclass Hockey Game
The Tech freshmen defeated the sophomores 5 to 3 after a fast rough match at the Tech rink. Ford and Welinz, varsity players, led the freshmen with strong rushing and passing as they erased a two goal deficit in the second half. The next game pits the junior and senior squads this afternoon.
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