Braves Sign Bobby Gill In Local Contract Action
The Braves added southpaw Bobby Gill to their signed contracts at Braves Field yesterday. Gill, a Boston College pitcher, drew interest from several National League clubs including the Chicago Cubs. He favored a home nearby club and chose the Braves. Also received yesterday was catcher Walter Tragesser’s contract. Rabbit Maranville remains in holdout status but has returned home to Springfield after a Lake Winnipesaukee vacation.
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Walter Tragesser
Rabbit Maranville
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Lake Winnipesaukee
Middlesex Sportsmen Plan Evening Meeting in Arlington Hall
The Middlesex Sportsmen's Association holds its annual meeting and banquet this evening at Odd Fellows Hall in Arlington.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Arlington
BoxIng Gossip Dense Card Rumors From New England Circuits
Boxing gossip from New England outlines canceled Woonsocket bout with Mike Donley and a Gardner A C management change with Luke J Conroy as matchmaker. It lists upcoming fights at Manchester Worcester and Augusta with names including Walter Butler George Alger Joe Rivers Pat McCarthy and others along with new Bangor A A formation and plans for 125 pound class bouts.
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Gardner, Mass
Luke J. Conroy
Gardner and Fitchburg
Autocar carries two ton load to S S Pierce in Boston
Last Saturday an Autocar left Baltimore with a two ton load for the S S Pierce Company of this city. It arrived in Boston last night after a daylight run, using a vehicle from Pierce's fleet. Road conditions were poor but the Autocar met schedule. Ice on the highways has gone off around Boston indicating a real winter break. Mitchell Motors will host a luncheon at Copley Plaza for New England dealers next Wednesday. Packard in Boston shows strongly in the Lincoln highway sweep from San Francisco to New York.
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S.S. Pierce Company
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Chaney Faces Britt Tonight In Featherweight Test
Frankie Britt meets George Chaney in a 112 round feature at the Grand Opera House. A Britt win could set up a title bout with Johnny Nilbane for the world featherweight crown. Chaney, arrival with Young Kid Broad, is seen as the east’s top featherweight. Three other bouts on the card.
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Grand Opera House
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Johnny Dyson
Wonderful Fettle
Chaney
Kid Broad
Philadelphia
Two New Umpires in American League
Chicago Feb 26 Barry McCormick and George Moriarty are the only new members of the 1917 staff of American league umpires President Johnson announced tonight Frank Silk O Loughlin William Evans T He Connolly O Ph Owens William Dinneen George Hildebrand and R Nallin complete the staff.
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Barry McCormick
George Moriarty
Johnson
Frank “Silk
O'Loughlin
William Evans
T. He Connolly
Ph. Owens
William Dinneen
George Hildebrand
R. Nallin
Freshman Boston College Swim Team Proposed
Boston College plans to represent its freshmen by a swimming team as an independent activity. Officials may award numerals to the new swimmers and a meet with Boston College High is planned soon.
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Boston College
Boston College High
Harvard Baseball Men Out For 1917 Squad
Coach Slugh Duffy will review the Harvard baseball team this afternoon as fielding candidates report to the cage. Infielders and outfielders report early for drills, with a February start chosen to offset weekly military training time.
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Harvard
Duffy
Harvard Freshman Baseball Tryouts Choose First Base Candidate
Duffy must select a first baseman from a crowded field as Steinie Nash has graduated. Abbot may stay at second unless a true first sacker is found. Tom Enwright may become a fit despite no prior first base experience. Other contenders include Reed, Rothfield, Stevens, Bond, Beal, Murray, and Harte options.
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Steinie Nash
Captain Abbot
Tom Enwright
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Harte
Stevens
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Beal
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Reed
Rothfield
Knowles
Percy
Eddie Casey
Harvard
Uwarvard
Tufts Baseball Practice Under Arc Lights Expands Training
Tufts coach Slattery uses electric arc lights in the Goddard Gym to extend batting practice into late afternoon. Mercury lamps mimic sunlight in the ball cage as new candidates receive their first real batting touches. The squad now lists 38 players, all catchers, easing development of a strong catching staff.
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Tufts
Goddard Gyimnasium
Duill
Jeffrey
Swanson
Porter
J. T. Friis
Boxing prospects and track notes from Goshen sports meet
A boxing observer praises Ies Darcey's footwork and power but notes vulnerability to a straight left, while predicting George Chaney may defeat Young Britt at the Armory. The column also discusses Joie Ray’s current zenith in distance running, Meadowbrook Club's relay plans, and Meadowbrook games rising in prominence among indoor meets.
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Goshen
N. Y
Grant Hugh Browne
Darcey
Mike Gibbons
Jack Dillon
Meadowbrook
Unicorn
Boxer Ritchie Mitchell Real Name Richard Witchell Contact Route
The note questions if Ritchie Mitchell is the boxer Richard Harvey Witchell from the West. It instructs addressing mail to care of Tom Andrews in Milwaukee Wisconsin. It also asks if Willie Jackson has been KO’d since a bout with Johnny Dundee and mentions Charley Radbourne pitched for the Boston Nationals between unclear years.
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West
Ritchie
Amateur rules threaten suspension for failing to compete
The article states athletes who enter events in good faith and then refuse to compete may face censure or suspension by the local registration committee. It notes no entrance fee is charged for the New England championships next Saturday evening.
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Rindge Tech Wins Championship Over Cambridge Latin
Rindge Tech edged Cambridge Latin 3 to 2 yesterday afternoon to clinch the seventh championship in Cambridge interscholastic league play. Mulrey scored all three Rindge goals, with O’Connor and Captain Blackman netting the Latin counters. Mulrey’s late drive past Fitzgerald stood as the winner in a fast second half.
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Red Sox to Drill With Military Escort at Hot Springs Camp
President Frazee plans to hire a drill master to accompany the Red Sox to Hot Springs training camp for military tactics. Boston will cover all expenses. Clarence Walker and Merlin H. Kopp joined the roster, bringing signed players to 23. Amherst announces a spring track schedule with interclass meets and the New England intercollegiate championships at Cambridge.
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