Cambridge Marathon Star Faces Crowley in 15 Mile Race
Bob Fowler of Cambridge will race the renowned Jim Crowley in a special 15 mile event at Mechanics building tonight. The long distance matchup marks Fowler’s awaited opportunity to test himself against Crowley who recently rose to prominence in the sport.
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Fowler Crowley Marathon Title Showdown In Boston
In Boston fans anticipate a key amateur marathon title clash between Fowler and Crowley. Crowley, Yonkers Marathon winner, and Fowler, Olympic veteran, draw strong local and Irish support with a stacked undercard including five mile races and an amateur wrestling bout. A record Mechanics' crowd is expected.
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Mechanics
Pell Grant win national doubles title in New York
T R Pell and W C Grant won the national doubles championship at the Seventh Armory indoor courts in New York. They defeated W B Cragin Jr and M S Charlock 6 8, 6 2, 7 5 to claim the title previously held by F B Alexander and H H Hackett. Pell meets Shaffer tomorrow for the singles title.
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Hazardous Journey for Red Sox Squad
The Red Sox train after leaving Washington faced heavy delays and near derailment in mountainous West Virginia. Ohio River floods forced a late Cincinnati arrival with players Ehrman and French among those awaiting inspection, while fans and officials like Herrmann and Griffith checked the party before departing for spring training.
Red Sox Begin Spring Training Trip From San Francisco
President John T. Taylor leads the Western contingent for Hot Springs departure. Wolters Danzig Hooper and Arrelanes join the party. McBreen reports Joe Woods contract. Tom McCarthy signs at NL HQ. McCarthy moved from Cincinnati to Pittsburg to Boston last season and showed form before an arm injury ended his year.
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White Sox Leave Chicago for West on Luxury Special Train
The Chicago American League club headed to California on a special train for spring training. The 75-person party will base in San Francisco, unique for using a private train. The set includes a Turkish bath car to aid conditioning and on-board stock quotes and news. Twenty eight players travel with the team.
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Pirates Eye Dahlen Deal After Starr Sale
In Pittsburgh on February 26 the sale of infielder Starr to the Boston Nationals is seen as a preliminary step toward obtaining Bad Bill Dahlen for the Pirates. Dahlen wants to leave Boston over manager prospects with Brooklyn. President Dreyfus says he does not need Dahlen, fueling trade speculation.
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Starr signed to fill utility roles says Bowerman may decide later
President Dovey clarified that signing Starr does not mean Bill Dahlen’s passing. He noted Starr is signed for utility duties and Bowerman could assign him differently if he shows speed.
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No Training for Honus Pittsburg Rebellion Persists
February report from Pittsburg notes Hans Wagner still refuses spring training, a stubborn rebellion that may please Dreyfus. Last year he skipped the trip but kept his batting eye sharp. Pitcher Vic Willis also refuses to sign a contract for his John Wanerock.
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Providence Defeats New Bedford in Close 5–4 Hockey Duel
Providence edged New Bedford 5 to 4 in a gruelling late February game. Sutton led Providence with 5 goals while Harkins and Lewis starred for New Bedford with strong rushes. Referee Gilgara, timer Britt.
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Bowling match set for Boston alleys
A Monday evening bowling match will be held at the Boston alleys featuring Holmes and Galway against Cole and Lucia.
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Yale Defeats Harvard 25 to 4 in Final Harvard Bowl game
Yale overwhelmed Harvard 25 to 4 in the season finale at New Haven. Van Vieck starred with mid floor throws while Cushman and Eames contributed for Yale. Harvard struggled with weak forwards and limited scoring. The game featured a brief scuffle as Van Vieck and Weber fouled out but were restored to finish.
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South Boston High Beats Mechanics High 28 to 14
South Boston High defeated Mechanics Arts High 28 to 14 to close its basketball season. Ambrose led with six floor goals and Grant added two, while Smith racked up eight points from fouls as the game stayed close until the final minute. Time was two 15 minute periods with Crowley refereeing. Attendance about 300.
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East Boston High Wins Its Last Game
East Boston High defeated Boston Latin 19 to 17 in a fast, rough final game of the season. Allison left with a foot injury. Crane replaced him. Murphy scored twice from the full length of the floor as Mathews Carroll Murphy Sullivan Crane and others contributed. Attendance 500 with referee Mathews and umpire Redding.
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Winthrop High Defeats Winchester In Fast City Game
Winthrop High beat Winchester High 38 to 26 in a fast cleanly fought game at Winthrop. Scorers for Winthrop included Anderson Lecour Taylor Snow Sharon Dover Cameron and Tuck with Refs Reed Scorer Howard Timer Dawson. Attendance was about 200.
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Gloversville Tops St. Johnsbury In Tight Second Game
Gloversville defeated St. Johnsbury 22 to 12 in the second game of the series. The series moves to St. Johnsbury for the deciding third game. Wachter, Davey, Cunningham, Mathieu, Lacasse, and Wooster led in scoring for Gloversville with several field goals, while referee Shock oversaw a 150 attendance.
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Columbia and Chicago to Meet for National Title
The first intercollegiate basketball title series game will be at the University of Chicago gymnasium on March 19 or 20 between Chicago, Western champions, and Columbia, Eastern champions. The second game will be in Columbia’s gym in New York on March 27, with a possible third game on neutral ground to be decided later.
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May form a new league in baseball rearrangement
A third major league may form by uniting the Eastern wing of the American Association with four strong Eastern league cities. The plan targets Columbus, Toledo, Indianapolis and Louisville for the American Association and Baltimore, Buffalo, Providence and Newark for the Eastern League. If approved, Kansas City, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Milwaukee would join a refreshed Western league.
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Carlisle Fullback Claims Players Departed Carlisle
Albert Payne Carlisle fullback says more than half of last season’s Carlisle Indian football squad have left the school and are being hunted by its officers. He names Hauser Thorpe Dupus Bird and Afraid-of-a-Bear as deserters and states he will not return to play.
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Carlisle football eleven remains intact despite claims
Albert Payne a former Carlisle Indian School player said several team members left the school. Authorities deny the report and say Payne was dismissed weeks ago for intemperance and will not play. School officials insist the football squad remains intact for the season opener.
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Harvard and Yale Swimming Entries for Brookline Meet
Harvard faces Yale in a Brookline public baths dual meet on Wednesday March 3 as part of the Brookline Swimming Club open meet. Individual entries include 50 and 100 yard sprints, 220 yard, Plunge for distance, Diving, Varsity relay, and Water polo with listed Harvard and Yale competitors and team captains.
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Wesleyan Announces Track Events Schedule
Wesleyan in Middletown announces its track calendar with dates for a March 7 relay vs Penn in Washington and a March 15 indoor meet in New Haven. Other events include April 23 outdoor relay vs Penn in Philadelphia, May 1 inter class meet on campus, May 15 Amherst dual in Amherst, May 22 Trinity dual in Middletown, and the New England interscholastics at Brookline plus a Wesleyan hosted interscholastic meet in Middletown.
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Massachusetts State School Trims Arlington M C C
The Waverley team beat Arlington M C C 56 to 2 in a one sided game. Pillsbury led with six floor goals and four free throws, while O Hearn added four, and Roden scored two from the line. Referee A Crowell and scorer Brown officiated with a 20 minute per half timing.
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Day of days for school boy athletes at Mechanics’ Hall
Arthur Duffey praises the inter scholastic championships at Mechanics’ Hall with high expectations for records and surprise winners. He notes Worcester Academy as a likely winner, recalls past ineligible stars, and highlights rising talents like Claire Jacobs, Joe Thomas, Al Shrubb, and Crowley-Fowler race buzz.
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Answers to Queries About Weight Gaining and Sports Q&A
Corn wall Eng June 4 1862 birth of Bob Fitzsimmons noted. Shrubb questioned as 1908 London Marathon contestant. advice given on weight gain and training pace. Whist score dispute resolved with new deal and complete deck. Umpires Connolly Sheridan O Loughlin Hurst Egan Evans listed. Tie games not counted in standings. Old Boston club 1875 won 28 straight. Al Spaulding likely pitched in all.
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