Fogel to Write 10000 Expose on Baseball Found as Crooked Game
Horace Fogel accepted a $10,000 offer to author articles claiming baseball is crooked. The plan to syndicate a vast baseball scandal provoked responses from Garry Herrmann and Ban Johnson. Newspapers received a circular solicitation, and Johnson doubted Fogel would appear in any credible expose.
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Chicago, Ill
Horace
Fogel
Charles W. Murphy
Garry Herrmann
National Commission
Ban Johnson
American League
Taft-Murphy
Taft-Murphy- Fogel
Charles P. Taft
Philadelphia
Fogel-Murphy
East
Atlantic City
Murphy
Boston Dog Show Greeted by Priceless Canines and Tragic Death
Boston’s annual dog show opens in Mechanics Building with 200 more entries than last year. Dozens of crates arrive from across the country, groomers prepare animals, and a Manchester terrier named Brush Hill Flirt is found smothered to death en route from New York. Notable arrivals include Lansdowne Miss Glendayne, a $2500 English greyhound, and several Russian wolfhounds and Dalmatian entries.
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Mechanics’ Building
T. Dickson Smith
W. Prescott Wolcott
New York
Ben F. Lewis
Lansdowne, Penn
Lansdowne
Glendayne
Mr. Lewis
England
James W. Tobin
Storace Morrison
Brookline
Alicek. Neale
J. I. Frothinghan
Beverly Farms
George H. Hawk
K. G. Smith
Rochester
N.Y
Lawson
Merpt
Mass
Inglish Greyhound
Ben Lewis
Local Hockey Star Faces Old Teammates in Boston Arena Showdown
Sherbrooks star Ray Skilton once led the Intercolonials and now skates for the home club as Pilgrim A A. meets Sherbrook Que. The Sherbrooks feature ex Intercolonial players Tom Molyneux Brownie Baker left wing and center while Pilgrim seven squad includes George Bray Irving Small Harold Davenport Jack Fritz and Ralph Whitten. Between periods Elizabeth Muller and her brother Georg Muller, Berlin skating champions, will perform an exhibition of fancy and figure skating.
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Fraulein Elsbeth Muller
Herr Georg Muller
Berlin
New England indoor meet may pit Halpin against Keith
The 600 yards event at the New England athletic championships next Friday could feature Tom Halpin, Donald Young, and challenger Dick Keith of Worcester Tech. Keith claims he can beat Halpin, making the race more exciting for the quarter mile title.
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Tom Halpin
Donald Young
Dick Keith
Worcester Tech
Keith
Halpin
Worcester
Amherst
Oscar Hedlund
Jimmy Power
Hedlund
Power
Taber
Hugh McGrath
Tremont Street
George Connors
Exeter
Teschner
Leeders
Athletics on Way to Sunny South
The Philadelphia Athletics led by Connie Mack depart at noon for San Antonio Texas to prepare for the American league season. The traveling party includes John Shibe Harry Davis Daniel Murphy and players Sam Erwin Thomas Lapp Egan Bender Brown Cottrell Pennock Eddie Collins Jack McInnes Jack Barry Harry Fritz and later Home Run Baker who is delayed by business.
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Philadelphia
Athletics
Connie Mack
John Shibe
Harry Davis
Daniel Murphy
San Antonio
Texas
Sam Erwin
Yanigan Fame
Thomas
Lapp
Egan
Bender
Brown
Cottrell
Pennock
Eddie Collins
Jack McInnes
Jack Barry
Harry Fritz
Hiome Run
Baker
Rhodes Scholars Shine in Oxford Varsity Sports
Oxford, Feb. 24. Will A. Ziegler, Rhodes scholar from Town, won the hammer throw at 140 feet 8 inches. H. R. Stolz, Rhodes scholar from Stanford University, captured the long jump with 21 feet 4 1/2 inches.
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Enc
Will A. Ziegler
Rhodes
Town
H. R. Stolz
Stanford University
Whitman Loses in Six Rounds at Olympia
Kid Whitman of Baltimore was decisively beaten by Young McCartney in six rounds at the Olympia in Philadelphia. Whitman showed poor form and drew cheers as he survived the bout. McCartney failed to deliver expected punishment, with Johnny Krause winning a long, close ferocious bout in the semi windup for Tommy Carey of Nicetown.
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Kid Whitman
Baltimore
Young McCartney
Olympia
Whitman
McCartney
Johnny Krause
Lon Waeco
Tommy Cerey
Nicetown
Choppers Wanted by Mitchell the Tailor Boston
MITCHELL THE TAILOR at 277 Washington St Boston advertises choppers for sale or repair with a playful line about critters and no dead ones. The terse notice suggests a local business outreach in a historical newspaper fragment.
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Mitchell the Tailor
Washington St
Boston
Felton Denies Sam Felton Will Quit College Soon
In Philadelphia on February 24 Edgar C. Felton father of Harvard football star Sam Felton denies reports that his son will leave college before earning a degree. Felton Jr. also reportedly disputes the claim.
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Philadelphia
Edgar C. Felton
Sam Felton
Harvard
Charlie Brickley
Edgar C. Felton, Jr
Indoor mile marks first Cathedral Y M C A meet at BC gym
A large audience including Cardinal O Connell and Boston College president Rev. Thomas I Gasson attended the first indoor meet under the Cathedral Y M C A at the Boston College gym. The feature was Dutch Alten winning the invitation interscholastic mile in 4m 28s, a notably fast time for BC track.
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Thomas I. Gasson
S. J
Boston College
F. X. Dolan
Hopkinton
Dr. Dunn
Order of St. Gregory
Alten
Powder Point
Hedlund Wins Mile At Emmet Guards Meet
In Worcester Oscar F. Hedlund and R. Warner of the Boston Athletic Association won the mile run at the Emmet Guards indoor meet before a large crowd. Dunphy of St Stephen's Worcester finished third. Boston sprinters Lilly and Morrison failed to win the five mile relay two man event against local rivals.
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Worcester
Oscar F. Hedlund
R. Warner
Boston
See Racing Revival in York State
York state racing reacts after the Appellate Division ruling on oral betting. August Belmont, as Jockey Club chairman, called a special directors meeting to push the revival effort.
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New York
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
August Belmont
Jockey Club
Felton Denies Harvard Star Will Quit College
Edgar C. Felton senior and Edgar C. Felton Jr. publically denied rumors that the Harvard football star would leave college. They cited recent letters from their son showing no intention to abandon his course, within four months of graduation, and no evidence of academic failure.
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Edgar C. Felton
Harvard Star
Edgar C. Felton, Jr
Milton
Mass
Harvard
Felton Denies He Will Quit Harvard Football Star Refutes Leaving
Felton, Harvard football star, denies reports he will quit Harvard and enter business. He states there is no plan to leave college and confirms he intends to continue playing for the team.
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Felton
Harvard
Harvard Crimson Seven Nets Record Gate Receipts In Hockey
Harvard intercollegiate hockey club finishes the season with two wins over Yale and a total attendance exceeding 40,000. Gate receipts approach 60,000 dollars, ranking hockey third among Harvard sports for revenue behind football and baseball. Net profits near 5,000 dollars boost the athletic treasury as several games, including three with Princeton, prove highly profitable.
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Yale
Crimson Seven
Harvard Athletic Association
Princeton
Athletic Association
Dartmouth
Cornell
Allen Makes Mile Victory Amid City Track Showdown
Allen triumphed in the mile and nearly lapped the field against Boston high school distance specialists. Dempsey of Dorchester High took second with Goldsmith of Arlington edging Kempton of Malden for third. The 25 yard dash showcased local stars including Rice, McCarthy, Howe, Balfe, and Cram. Semi finals produced a dead heat among Howe, Rice, and Sullivan, with Sullivan winning by inches. McCarthy settled third in the final as Cram and Sullivan led. The relay between Somerville and Cambridge YMCAs ended with Mahoney from scratch dominating for 16 laps, then a final burst of speed. Mahoney won with Hargreaves second and Cook third. Allen delivered another stellar distance display in the quarter mile, clocking 4 minutes 28 seconds amid strong field. Barwise won the running high jump, with Horrigan second and Coolidge edging Teeson. The meet featured a broad field from BAA, BC High, Dorchester High, Malden, Cambridge, and Somerville.
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Boston
Dempsey
Dorchester High
Goldsmith
Arlington
Kempton
Malden
Charley Rice
Powder Point
Leo McCarthy
Boston College High
Howe
English
Balfe
Cram
Boston Athletic Association
Rice
Sullivan
Boston College
Somerville
Cambridge
Mahoney
Hargreaves
Cathedral
A. A
J. J. Cook
Teeson
Chandler
Hodgson
Harvard
Barwise
Horrigan
B. C. High
Coolidge
Wellesley
Indoor Worcester meet showcases grueling distance race and tight finishes
Joe Curren and James HenNigan finished in 23 minutes 6 seconds as the North Dorchester A A mulled strong showings. B A A runners Halpin and Marceau led in the 440 and 880, with Holy Cross and Worcester Tech close behind. Relays saw Worcester Tech beat Holy Cross, and North Dorchester A A defeat St Anne’s in a tight three-lap race. Boston A A A claimed two firsts and three seconds amid a spread of honors to Holy Cross and local clubs.
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Joe Curren
James HenNigan
Marion and
Mullen
North Dorchester
W. F. O’brien
Holy Cross
J. P. Morgan
St. Anne's T. A
Marceau
Higgins
Holy Cross College
Boston
Russell
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Dorchester High Leads then Falls to McNeally and Hughes
Mahoney’s strong effort keeps him third as North Dorchester’s McNeally and Brookline Gymnasium’s Hughes surge to the top. Hughes posts a 2m 7s time as the relays unfold with Boston College and Arlington setups, listing wins for BC High and Rindge Technical across multiple 1400 to 2880 yard events.
Racing revival eyed as Jockey Club plans meeting
Mr Belmont said the gathering was to discuss whether racing should return in the state and would occur in a few days. The Jockey Club may act quickly after the Shine test case, despite religious groups awaiting Court of Appeals ruling. Dr Walter Laidlaw warned a new crusade could begin if revival risks are seen.
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National League
Herrmann
National Commission
Fogel
Baseball Writers’ Association
Murphy
Mr. Johnson
Belmont
Jockey Club
Paul Shine
Court of Appeals
Walter Laidlaw
Federation of Churches
Shane
Zbyszko Defeated by Lemarin in Catch-Can Bout
In Chicago on Reb. 24 Stanislaus Zbyszko was beaten by newcomer Constante Lemarin who out wrestled and battered the Pole for 24 minutes 10 seconds pinning him with a scissors on the arm and a reverse Nelson.
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Chicago
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Jack Herman
Constantine Lemarin
Zbyszko
Lemarin
Fort Andrews to Meet Navy Boys in Coast Defense Tilt
The Fort Andrew basketball team faces the Navy Boys from the battleship North Carolina tonight at Fort Andrew. Both sides boast strong records with North Carolina regarded as a top navy team and Fort Andrew fresh off a win over Fort William, Maine Coast Artillery champions. Fort Andrew's lineup features Burchell J, Mosher, Maney, Hayes, and Powers.
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Fort Andrew
Navy
North Carolina
Uncle Sam
Fort William
Maine Coast Artillery District
Burchell
J. J
Mosher
R. F
Maney
Hayes
R. G
Powers
1. G
Capablanca and Marshall Still Tied for Lead in Havana Chess
In the seventh round Capablanca defeated Kupchik, Marshall beat Janowski, Jaffe defeated Bloch, and Chajes defeated Corso. Capablanca and Marshall remain tied for first with five wins and two losses. Janowski holds third with three and a half wins.
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Havana
Marshall
Janowski
Capablanca
Kupchik
Jaffe
Blaneco
Chajes
Corso
Bay State Motorcycle Club Forms With 75 Charter Members
A new bicycle club named the Bay State Motorcycle Club was formed last night at 325 Columbus Avenue with 75 charter members. Members joining before May 1 will be charter. Officers chosen include President R. H. Downes, Vice President F. W H. Watt, Secretary H. J. Stearns, and Treasurer C. E. De Long.
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Bay State Motorcycle Club
Columbus Avenue
R. H. Downes
F. W H. Watt
H. J. Stearns
C. E. de Long
Recruit Bribery and Telegram Trick Uncovered in South
A stage manager recalls a baseball recruiting scheme in the South where a rival bribed a messenger boy to forge telegrams and dispatches to deter him. The improvised ruse aimed to influence decisions and impress the boss, revealing the crooked tactics in old club rivalries.
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South
Belasco
McClure Press Syndicate
Lingering Larry and the Telegram Offers
Giants manager recounts a failed recruit nicknamed Lingering Larry. The slow, boastful minor leaguer impressed early but proved unfit for the big leagues, as telegrams from rival managers flood the hotel, revealing flawed lure of scouts and inflated self-worth.
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Marlin
Mike
Donlin
Larry
Fred Clarke
Worcester Academy Faces 1918 Football Schedule
Worcester Academy releases its 1918 football schedule with key games against Monson Academy Yale 17 Brown 2d Dartmouth 24 Springfield Training 2d Cushing Academy and Harvard 2d at Worcester Harvard freshman not on slate due to date dispute Harvard 2d will visit Worcester in early November.
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Fen
Worcester Academy
Harvard
Freshies
Monson Academy
Yale
New Haven
Brown
Dartmouth
Springfield
Cushing Academy
Ashburnham
Sheridan Wins Decision Over Abel in Eight Rounds
In Memphis, Tenn on February 24 Mickey Sheridan Freddy Gilmore's lightweight hopeful fought Jake Abel who recently out pointed New York Knockout Brown in a furious eight round bout. The referee awarded the decision to Sheridan amid an exciting contest with no knockdowns.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mickey Sheridan
Freddy Gilmore
Jake Abel
New York
Brown
A. C
Sheridan
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