Cornell Summer Baseball Debate Spurs Amateurism Critique
Myron Townsend reports Cornell figures challenge amateurism as an English relic. Professor Charles W. Young argues pay for play signals professionalism only when baseball becomes a livelihood, urging a democratic, class-free approach to college sports and urging acceptance of athletes seeking earnings through the game.
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Harve Athletic Committee
Cornell
Charles W. Young
Cornell Physical Department
America
Mr. Young
England
Boston Boxer Busts Reserve Clause Battle and Outlaw Claim
Bob Unglaub of the BostonAmericans declares he will join an outlaw league if Boston does not raise his pay and grant a regular position. He vows to fight a blacklist in court over reserve-clause jump and cites a lawyer ready to contest organized baseball. New York boxing clubs form a trust to bar colored boxers and ban fighters deemed not trying to win.
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Bob Unglaub
Boston
National Commission
Collins
New York
Long Acre A. C
Navarre A. C
Sharkey A. C
Metropolitan A. C
Colma A. C
Consolidated A. C
Paddock A. C
Boston American players close to shape at Hot Springs
Boston American players report strong fitness at Hot Springs as spring training begins. Criger shows improvements and anticipates catching the first regular game against New York on April 14. Stahl Collins and Selbach need weight control while Gibson and Tannehill near desired weights. Pittsburg players arrive next week. local colony expanding with plans for daily practice games.
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Criger
Stahl
Collins
Selbach
Gibson
Tannehill
New York
Pittsburg
Starlight and Cantillion Fought 20 Rounds in Ballarat Opera House
Starlight and Joe Cantillion staged a 20 round fight in Ballarat Australia with a purse of 175 dollars raised by spectators. Starlight, a former champion, lasted all rounds and earned a draw. The piece notes betting and a clash over pay in a different critique of college coaching by W S Quigley.
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Starlight
Joe Cantillion
Ballarat
Australia
Dan Creedon
Open Winter Boosts Yale Rowing Formation
Three weeks of rowing in New Haven Harbor have left Yale varsity and freshman crews in strong early form. The varsity cut to three eights and two four oars with first crews to be named soon. Freshman candidates appear light but strong, with coach Kennedy planning a heavy freshman eight. Tank sessions continue for non-freshman crews under Grosvenor Ely, 06.
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NEW Hwaven
New Haven Harbor
Kennedy
Grosvenor Ely
McShane Joins Hudson Club From Roxbury
Frank McShane of Roxbury, a crack young twirler, signed with the Hudson club of New York State for the coming season. The Hudson crew last year captured the Hudson Valley league championship. McShane is known in semi pro circles for stints with Dorchester, Wakefield, South Boston, Charlestown, and last year he helped Roxbury’s Tileston O A team to a flawless season.
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Roxbury
Hudson Club
New York State
McShane
Dorchester
Wakefield
South Boston
Charlestown
Tileston O
How To Run a Hundred Yards by Morton
Mr J W Morton the British and Canadian champion fast runner writes a booklet on sprinting in Spalding's Athletic Library. Morton handles the subject masterly and gives athletes the best book on sprinting published today.
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J. W. Morton
Spalding
Athletic Library
Champion Morton
Morrris Appointed Graduate Manager of Holy Cross Football
Worcester February 26 1904 George E Morris manager of Holy Cross football in 1904 becomes graduate manager replacing William M Welch Morris a Boston law school student and Holy Cross graduate with honors last June
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Worcester
George E. Morris
Holy Cross
William M. Welch
Morris
Boston Law School
Bransfield to Report to Phillies Training Camp
Worcester report states first baseman William E Bransfield will travel from Worcester to Augusta South Carolina for Phillies spring training. He is described as being in fine condition and prepared for workouts at the camp.
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Worcester
William E. Bransfield
Phillies
Augusta
Briggs Deshler Match Delayed For Further Review
A Briggs Deshler bout will be relocated to another venue as officials seek a clearer ruling. The move follows unresolved issues from the original site, with organizers promising updates on dates and location.
40 CANDIDATES FOR E H S NINE
Under Eugene Sullivan and Captain Parl English High School baseball candidates began practice for the upcoming season. Sullivan, a former Boston Latin and Tufts catcher, has over 40 candidates with many from last year’s squad. Burlingham Burkhart McLaughlin Brophy Waterman compete for roles. Parl will be shortstop. Practice games against Volkmann set at the American League park to keep players engaged beyond drills.
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Eugene Sullivan
Parl
Sullivan
Tufts
New England
Burlingham
Burkhart
McLaughlin
Brophy
Waterman
Volkmann
Clay Declines Collins Offer In Favor Of York Outlaw Team
Treasurer Hugh McBreen of the Collins club faced disappointment as Clay unsigned the contract and chose York outlaw team terms over a Boston offer. Collins may lose a valuable bat if Clay does not report, with Olmstead ready to return to Boston if needed. The club already lists twelve pitchers including Young Tannehill Dineen Gibson Winter Barry Harris O'Brien Glaze Olmstead Josslyn and Hughes.
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Hugh McBreen
Collins
Clay
York Outlaw
McBreen
Boston
Louisville
Olmstead
Young
Tannehill
Dineen
Gibson
Winter
Barry
Harris
O’brien
Glaze
Josslyn
Hughes
Parson Davies Gone Blind Shock To Boston Sports Circle
News from New Orleans reports Parson Davies, longtime sporting figure, blinded while checking business papers. Davies has been a boxing manager promoter club owner and horse racing affiliate, also linked to theater. Doctors are puzzled, but friends hope for recovery.
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New Orleans
Parson Davies
Boston
Davies
South
Peter Jackson
Sullivan Beats Cote In Fourth Round Bout At City Hall
Peter Sullivan of Fall River Massachusetts defeated Arthur Cote of Biddeford at City Hall before the Augusta Athletic Club in the fourth round of a fight initially set for sixteen rounds.
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Augusta
Peter Sullivan
Fall River
Mass
Arthur Cote
Biddeford
City Hall
Augusta Athletic Club
Neil 10 Meet Tenny Tonight in San Francisco Bout
Frankie Neil and Harry Tenny meet for 20 rounds in San Francisco for a bantamweight contest. No title due to 120 pound weigh in. They split 50 percent of gross receipts, 75 percent to the winner and 2 percent to the loser.
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San Francisco
Frankie Neil
Harry Tenny
Colma
Neil
Tenny
Monte Attell
Goldfield
Jem Bowker
England
Eddie Hanlon
Harry Forbes
Williams Defeats Dartmouth 11 to 9 in Basketball
Williams beat Dartmouth in a college basketball game this evening with a final score of 11 to 9 in Williams Town.
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Williams
Dartmouth
Williamstown
Harvard Boat Crews Hold Steady Pace on Charles
Harvard rowing practice on the Charles shows steady pace for half a mile with improving blade work. Corlett and Fish debut in new boats as Corbett and Wiggin shift roles, with detailed varsity and second-eight lineups listed.
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Corbett
Emmons
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Richardson
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Tappan
Bow Flint
Cox Blagden
Morgan
Warren
G. Bacon
Ball
Bow Wiggin
Cox Whitney
Gossip of the Boxers at Chelsea This Thursday
A Chelsea boxing program promises high drama with a 115 pound contest and a 12-entry field. Gus Ross vs Young McDonald is slated as a six rounder, while Langford meets Temple in a 15 round final at catchweights. The bill features old rivals, international names, and notes on Burns and Edels plus local prospects Kloby and Hodgkins.
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Chelsea
Gus Ross
Young McDonald
Gam Langford
Larry Temple
Lincoln Club
Temple
Langford
Marlboro
Joe Walcott
Old Criterion
Jimmy Mason
Pittsburg
Moffitt Flaherty
Jimmy Briggs
Albany
Willie Hosey
Hosey
Jig Stone
Jig
Chester Goodwin
New England
Johnny Shealey
Rouse O'Brien
Ike Bradley
Liverpool
Eng
Digger Stanley
London
Bradley
Stanley
Jimmy Walsh
al Herford
Abe Attell
Tommy Murphy
Baltimore
Attell
Tommy Burns
Noah Brusso
Marvin Hart
Hart
Burns
Mike
Field Walcott
Boston
Walcott
Alex McLean
Edels
Malden
Honey Mellody
Bob Jett
Mr. Jett
Jerry Gaines
Lawrence
Kloby
Howie Hodgkins
Worcester Eyes National Regatta As City GAins Support
The Lake Quinsigamond Association met at Park Theatre to back securing the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta next August. President Meagher said a $1200 guarantee is assured and Worcester aims to win votes over Philadelphia’s competing bid.
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Worcester
Lake Quinsigamond Association
Lake Here
Park Theatre
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen of America
Rowing Centre of America
J. H. Meagher
National Association
School Games at Boston High Meet End With Fractures and Wins
South Boston High School held its annual class meet in the gym. Joe fell in the 800 yard race and was knocked unconscious but revived and sent home. Captain FE Sullivan led in the mile with McIntire second and Simpson third in 8:25. Sullivan won the 1000 yard, MelIntire second. MelIntire took the 600 yard with Sullivan second and O'Donnell third in 1:36. Sullivan won the 300 yard with Daley second and Ambrose third in 47 seconds. Joy won the 20 yard dash with O'Donnell second and Daley third in 2.5 seconds. Sullivan and Joy took high jump with Daley third. Tobin won shot put with Brady second and Brennan third. McIntire won the potato race, Sullivan second and Daley third. Ambrose won obstacle race with O'Donnell second and Daley third. Relay: track team beat basketball team. team members listed.
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South Boston
Joe
FE. Sullivan
McIntire
Simpson
Sullivan
MelIntire
O’donnell
Daley
Ambrose
Joy
O'Donnell
Tobin
Brady
Brennan
Sheedy
Carey
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