Backstop Carrigan Signs Up With Red Sox
A 1918 McClure Press Syndicate piece reports catcher Bill Carrigan signing with the Boston Red Sox after a briefing with President James R. McAleer and expressing intent to join the early squad bound for spring training. The narrative also shares manager philosophy on training, discipline, and avoiding arm injuries among young players during camp in Texas.
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James R. McAleer
Red Sox
Bill
Springs
Carrigan Poised as Red Sox Backstop Amid Signings
The Red Sox expect Carrigan to be the main catcher this season while Cady and Thomas press for time. McAleer stamps down on Duffy Lewis talks and signs Foster and Cy Seymour, signaling solid offseason moves. Seymour, with a long career in both major leagues, joins a reshaped Boston outfield.
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Red Sox
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Thomas
Jim McAleer
Lewiston
Bill
Johnson
Athletics
Nickerson
Seymour
Foster
Braves
Giants
Baltimore
McGraw
Cincinnati
Joe Kelley
Reds
New York
Boston Inter scholastic Rowing Meet Set for March 10
The annual spring meeting of the Boston Interscholastic Rowing Association was decided yesterday to be held Monday evening March 10 at the Boston Athletic Association.
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Boston Athletic Association
Mechanic Arts Tops Rindge in City Swim Meet
Mechanic Arts High School defeated Rindge Technical School 33 to 26 at Cabot street tank. Standout Dean led the winners with multiple wins in sprints and distance events. Paige of Rindge also impressed with strong showings.
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Rindge
Dean
Amsdon
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Paige
Waldo
Levine
Hyson
Pugsley
Hadley
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King
Smith
H. Levine
Rindge Tech
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J. Levine
Burdett
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Paulie
Summerville
Welch
Woods to Box Salem Feature Bout on Washington's Birthday
Bay Woods the Fall River boxer will headline a 12 round lightweight match against Tommy O'Keefe at the Salem A A opening show next Monday night at 8. Both fighters are highly regarded with Woods coming off wins in multiple New England cities and O'Keefe known for past battles like a 12 round draw with Matty Baldwin. The 133 pound bout promises a top quality contest that local fans have long awaited.
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Battling Nelson
Tommy O’keefe
Philadelphia
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Fall River
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New Hedford
Lowell
Manchester
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Augusta
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O’keefe
Tommy O'Keefe
Matty Baldwin
Boston Arena
Charlestown
Bearcat
O'Keefe
Arlington High Faces Melrose In Interstate Hockey Showdown
Arlington High School aims to clinch the state crown with a Friday victory over Melrose High at the Boston Arena. If successful, management plans a match against New York State’s champion high school, likely in New York City near St. Nicholas rink in early next month.
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Melrose High
Boston Arena
New York State
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Hudson High Seeks Rematch Over 2 1 Tie Claim
Frederick M. Breen, Hudson High School hockey manager, writes to the Post alleging an injustice by Lexington High School officials. He says Hudson and Lexington tied on February 8 and asserts Lexington published a 2 to 1 Lexington victory. Breen challenges a rematch at any time and place.
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Harvard Wrestles Yale Friday Night
Harvard varsity wrestlers face Yale in New Haven with six qualifiers set for 115, 125, 135, 145, 158 and heavyweight classes. Twelve Harvard candidates were pared to six after trials, with four pounds added for weight allowance at the Yale meet.
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H. B. Goodfriend
KE. G. Swigert
W. E. Griffiths
W. R. Tyler
Albert J. Weatherhead
J. FI. Stambaugh
Harvard Freshman Rescued After icy Charles River Plunge
Harvard freshman Philip Lowrey son of Erie official fell through an air hole while chasing a banner during a hockey game between Crimson and Lampoon. He was saved by fellow players and editors forming a human chain, then treated at Holyoke House with no ill effects.
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Holiday games shift to Fenway with Braves at home
The American and National leagues agree to hold the Braves holiday games at Fenway Park. The move may perplex longtime NL fans visiting an AL ground, yet officials say it benefits the local game overall.
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Fenway Park
Boston College High Wins Dual Meet Over Malden High
Boston College High defeat Malden High 86 to 25 at Cabot Street pool. Pearce led BC H with top points, Snow starred for Malden. Event winners include Hurley and Snow in sprints, Donovan and Pearce strong for BC H, plus Howe’s distance plunge and McLaughlin leading BC H in the relay.
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Hurley
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Brown and Rivers Boxing Tidbits From Lewiston and Vernon
Notes recall H G Knockout Brown being knocked out only once by Joe Rivers in their feud. Rivers, born in Los Angeles to Spanish parents, defeated by Johnny Kilbane in Vernon California after a 128 to 122 pound drop. A schoolboy events list for regimental games at South Armory on March 15 is available via Nat J. Young. Fred Langford at the B A A has no telegram and is asked to call today.
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Brown
Joe Rivers
K. O. Lewiston
South Armory
Nat J. Young
Mason Street
City
K. O O. Brown
K. O. Brown
Los Angeles
Johnny Kilbane
Rivers
Vernon
Cal
Fred Langford
London Fight Set as Digger Stanley to Meet Eddie Morgan
In London both boxing rivals Digger Stanley and Eddie Morgan are slated to clash early, with fans eagerly awaiting the result as Morgan eyes the bantamweight championship crown.
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London
Digger Stanley
Eddie Morgan
Morgan
Salem to Host First Class Boxing Club Opening Night
Salem gains a boxing club with Johnny Mooney as matchmaker. Opening show next Monday at Rollaway Rink North Street. Joe Wanderer seeks bouts in Boston and New Bedford. amateur session planned March 14 at Cyprus Hall Cambridge under Riverside Boat Club.
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Johnny Dohan
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