Taft Refuses J Offer for Cubs
Charles P. Taft refused an offer from Louis J. Behan of a Chicago syndicate to buy Taft's Chicago National League club stock. Behan said the syndicate would pay 750000 with a 10000 certified check, but conditions about players and reserve rules deterred Taft. The talks broke up with an option for the syndicate to withdraw conditions and Behan hoping for a straight purchase.
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Charles P. Taft
Louis J. Behan
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Behan
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Mr. Taft
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Perdue
Boston
Cambridge Y M A track team edges Somerville in close meet
Cambridge Y M A track team defeated the Somerville association in a tight coal meet at the Cambridge gym by a narrow margin. The final outcome rested on the last event, the relay, which Cambridge won to secure five points. Events included 20 yard dash, potato race, high jump, standing broad jump, shot put, 40 yard run and relay.
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Somerville Association
Cambridge
Fasane Makes Long-Delayed Victory Over Hogan in Providence
Jimmy Fasane of New York defeated Hogan of California in the sixth round at Marieville A. C in Providence R I. Fasane, cheered by fans, wore bandages on his face and head from recent injuries while Hogan appeared a shadow of his former self in a bout marked by low excitement.
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Dartmouth picks captain for next season
Hanover Massachusetts born Leon P. Tuck of Winchester was elected today captain of the Dartmouth hockey team for next season. A junior, he has played centre on this year's squad of seven players.
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Red Sox Delayed by Snow on Road to Ozarks
Boston manager Carrigan and his squad, halted by heavy snow, miss days of travel toward the Ozarks delaying workouts. Joe Wood’s recovery progresses well, with doctors hopeful he will leave bed soon.
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Exeter Track Team Crumbles. Larkin Declared Ineligible
Exeter New Hampshire February 25 Exeter's track team loses its best hurdler Bob Larkin who was ruled ineligible for reasons of studies. His absence weakens Exeter's hopes at the schoolboy games next Saturday as the squad trails its usual standard with Hitchcock and Hardy remaining as other entries but not at Larkin's level.
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Aberg and Zbyszyk o match for Greco Roman title
Trained to the minute, Alex Aberg the sensational Finlander holder of the world Greco Roman championship will defend his title tonight against Stanislaus Zbyszko the mighty Pole in a best two falls out of three match at Mechanics building with the affair to a finish.
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Stanislaus Zbyszko
Promoter Tuohey Talks Up East Wrestling Showdown
George Tuohey outbid three cities to stage the major match in the East. Aberg and Zbyczko seek Gotch’s recognition, training in Boston, with no preliminaries and a 15 minute holds demonstration before the bout. A record crowd is expected at about 8 30 with Tuohey returning from injury.
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Gotch
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Newton High Given Blow
Newton High School faces a setback as key track athletes are suspended or ruled out by illness and injury. Rogers misses the 10 yard dash due to alleged training rule breaches. Cushman Nathan is sidelined with scarlet fever while Raydamsy suffers a bad ankle, reducing hopes for a runner up finish in the B A A schoolboy meet.
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Rogers
Alfred Dickinson
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Fund for Charley Ganzel Over $1400
A charity fund for Charley Ganzel shows total contributions of $1,423.91. Listed donors include George W. Edwards and wife with s5006, plus smaller gifts from several contributors such as Ted Brennan and the Navajo Club. The treasurer is Herman Nickerson and earlier acknowledgments are noted.
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Herman Nickerson
Charles Ganzel
George W. Edwards
Pune Es
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Hoppe Defeats Sutton In Balk Line Billiards
Willie Hoppe beat George Sutton in Chicago on February 25 in the 500 to 100 balk line billiard tournament reducing the final score to 1500 to 74. Hoppe posted a grand average of 515-27 to Suttons 286-25 and Hoppe also led tonight with 177-9.
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Sam Langford Promise in Boxing Pivot to Europe Tour
Sam Langford returns home for a brief rest and sparring before sailing to Europe to challenge Georges Carpentier for the title. Joe states Langford could beat Jack Johnson in a future bout, while plans include a March 8 or 10 date with Jack Blackburn, then Carl Morris in Kenosha, and a May 10 clash with Carpentier at 175 pounds. Carpentier praised as Europe’s top talent, Langford’s pursuit of Johnson if successful, and ongoing boxing activity across Australia and the United States with multiple matches and venues outlined.
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Johnson
Frank Moran
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J. Arthur Johnson
Smith
Tonight's Bouts Across Venues Highlight Title Clash
At Mechanics' Building Alex Aberg meets Stanislaus Zbyszko for the title. Union Boat Club hosts amateur boxing and wrestling. Lawrence hosts Johnny Glover versus Joe Eagan. Canton C features Eddie Murphy against Phil Brock. Meriden Conn. pits Chick West against K O Palitsz. St Louis hosts Jimmy Duffey versus Freddie Welsh. New York showcases Pat Moore versus Johnny Dundee.
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Phil Brock
Meriden
Conn
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St. Louis
Jimmy Duffey
Freddie Welsh
New York
Pat Moore
Johnny Dundee
Tufts Adds New Pitcher Bergen to Varsity Indoor Team
At yesterday's Tufts varsity Indoor baseball practice one new pitcher reported, Bergen, class of 1914, from the medical school, appearing for the first time. He has been with the squad two years and last season did excellent work with the second team.
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Medical School
Fast Time Shown On Speedway At Charles River Track
Excellent sport at the Charles River speedway yesterday afternoon with good conditions and several fast times across classes. Miss Adbell set a winter record by winning first and third heats in 31 1/2 and 31 4/ seconds, while Chester Bay took the second heat. Rubylight and Spin performed notably in Class D.
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Record Entry Boom At B A A Schoolboy Meet Itself
Manager George W Brown reports 480 entries for the B A A schoolboy indoor meet at Mechanics Building next Saturday with 24 relays the largest in the event's history. Heat drawings set, Exeter vs Worcester Academy slated last race, eight men per heat, positions drawn for final heat to start.
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Giants and White Sox To Play At Chelsea Stadium
London reporters note King George may attend the Giants versus White Sox game at Chelsea Football Club Stamfordshire grounds on Thursday. The 60,000 seat stadium hosts a strong crowd, with Americans in London planning celebrations for the baseball tourists.
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Somerbridge Club Announces New Ball Team
The Somerbridge Social Club of West Somerville announces formation of a ball team for the coming season. The club, located at 406-13 Highland Avenue, aims to engage in local social and athletic activities with one of the city’s fastest baseball nines likely to represent the club. Officers include President George H. Conant Jr, Vice President Charles W. Johnson, Treasurer Walter J. McNeal, Secretary Arthur Bagster, with Walter L. West, Benjamin Hamblin, Hamilton J. Givan, Waldo F.E. Dodge as directors.
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