Welterweight Mayhem Preview From Chelsea to Boston Venues
Amateur boxing Irish Chelsea A A club hosts classes 126 and 135 pounds novice and 108 pounds open with Fred O Brien in charge. Pro bouts include Paul Doyle versus Denny O Keefe in Lynn. Wrestling at Grant Opera House features John Kilonis versus Harry Mamas and George Grindell against Paul Bowser. Joe Pero rum vs Tommy Metro adds rough tactics. Charley Harvey arranges Joe Wells to pursue Jack Britton with British title implications. Benny Leonard vs Charley White doubtful at Garden. next fight vs Johnny Clinton in Arena.
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Revere
Chelsea A. A
Chelsea Theatre
Fred O’brien
Beacon Street
Chelsea
Paul Doyle
New York
Denny O'Keefe
Chicago
A. C
Lynn
Doyle
Shoe City
O’keefe
Grand Opera House
Harry Silva
Grant Opera House
John Kilonis
Harry Mamas
Boston
George Grindell
Detroit
Paul Bowser
Joe Peorum
Tommy Metro
Howard
Benny Leonard
Charley White
Garden
Pat Moran
New Orleans
White
Leonard
Johnny Clinton
Benny
Clinton
Boston University holds first Indoor Carnival awards night
Enthusiastic audience of 4000 students and alumni witnessed awards and letters in the Arena. Athletes from baseball, track, football, basketball, rifle and tennis received recognition while the ice carnival showcased costumes and skating exhibitions. Officials and patrons attended as certificates were issued to 65 athletes across multiple sports and events.
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Boston University
Theresa Weld Blanchard
Nathaniel W Niles
Sherwin Badger
Hokem
Pokem
Mesdames Lemuel H.marlin
John L. Bates
Leo C. Hascall
Joseph M. Shepler
E. Ray Speare
Addison L. Winship
Silas Pierce
Lyford A. Mérrow
George A. Dunn
Edwin H. Hughes
Alfred R. Meyer
Irwin
Paul, Wade
Melvin M. Johnson
J.“Allan
W. Rowe
Arthur Benett
William Lee Corin
R. P. Calby
W. Yy
Keenan
Yee Mordyg
F. O'Connor
Stanton
J. P. ‘Timmons
Méland
A. Wagner
B. Yamsaon
Duke
W. Heath
J. W. Lourila
Marshman
C. Pet
I. Fanger
G. J.feldman
BR. A. “Fredey
W. B. Kester
J. Levenson
F. Lione
T. Honergan
J. Santonesso
Small
H. L. Toney
F. R. Kester
W. Worcester
M. ‘Barrett
G. g."Cochrane
W. R. Ferry
Spencer, Sr
H. O. Dodd
F. Hall, Jr
Thompson
H. S. ‘Morgan
J. J. Enoit
W. F. Berg
W. Lovell
F. Ioan
A. Follansbee
Porky
Diggins
Nashua
N. H
Billy Brewster Shannon
Lynn
Shannon
Abe Friedman
Cleveland's Bryan Downey toBox Tet Block in March bout
Bryan Downey of Cleveland the middleweight world champion contender meets Tet Block of Detroit who reportedly holds the Pacific coast title in a ten round match set for March 13 in Indianapolis.
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Bryan Downey
Indianapolis
Ind
Cleveland
Tet Block
Detroit
Coast Boy Defeats Champion Suggs in 10 Round Upset
Danny Edwards of Los Angeles outboxed and outpunched Chick Suggs of New Bedford to win a decisive decision at the Grand Opera House in ten rounds. Edwards dominated the Whale Town entrant, improving to claim the New England feather title showdown.
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Frank Bagley
Gene Tunney
Fay Keiser
Cumberland Md
Grand Rapids
Mich
Danny Edwards
Los Angeles
Chick Suggs
New Bedford
New England
Grand Opera House
Edwards
Whale Town
Suggs
Sages
Veges
Chick
Darky
Suggs Edwards Bout Ends Mixed In Fast Mill Fight
Edwards dominates early rounds with speed and punches before Suggs rallying in the fourth to land sharp blows. The tenth sees Edwards regain control and win a fast bout marred by holding. Flynn beats Burke in the semi final by decision after a tough eight rounds. Leonard outlasts Gustin in an eight round thriller.
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Suggs
Edwards
Daniel “P” Flynn
Detroit
Burke
Flynn
Dan
Redemption wins $1250 prize by Oswald Wildridge
A story titled Redemption by Oswald Wildridge won a $1250 prize and will be printed in full in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
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Oswald Wildridge
Boston Sunday Post
Sherbrooke All Star Teams Up Against Pere Marquette Tonight
An elite Sherbrooke Quebec all star Hockey squad meets Pere Marquette K C at the Arena tonight. Gerald Wiggett scouted Quebec for talent while Dave Campbell and Charlie Lacroix join the Sherbrooke defence. Pop Conley returns home to face his hometown club in a hard fought contest.
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Canada
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Pere Marquette K. C
Gerald Wiggett
Intercolonial
Dave Campbell
Charlie Lacroix
Berlin
N. H
Campbell
Williams College Baseball Opens Spring Practice
Coach Jack Coombs arrived at Williams College to lead practice with about 20 picked candidates. Captain Hoyt has run battery work for a week and indoor drills will begin soon as the squad prepares for the season. Chief Bender, former Athletics star, joins as pitching mentor arriving March 12.
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Williamstown
Jack Coombs
Williams College
Hoyt
Coombs
Purple Diamond Stars
Williams
Bender
Philadelphia Athletics
Healy Defeats O'Mara in South Boston Bout
In a feature match at the Michael J Perkins Post rooms 40 Broadway South Boston Joe Healy won the 126 pound contest in four rounds over John O'Meara after a tough bout. Tom Manning beat Joe Dwyer in two rounds. Ben Sullivan defeated Pat Gavin in two rounds. William Allen won the heavyweight bout over Mark Burns in two rounds.
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A. I
Broadway
Boston
Joe Healey
John O’meara
Healy
Tom Manning
Joe Dwyer
Ben Sullivan
Pat Gavin
Gavin
William Allen
Mark Burns
Bobby Dyson Defeats Johnny Sheppard in Lynn Bout
Bobby Dyson of New Bedford defeated Johnny Sheppard of Woburn in the main bout at the Lynn Casino A. C. last night. Dyson used both hands and knocked Sheppard down for the count of nine in the eighth round as he led throughout the contest.
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Johnny Sheppard
New Bedford
Woburn
Lynn Casino
A. C
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Sheppard
Boston Y Wins Hexathlon With 4519 Points
In the Hexathlon meet the Boston Y scored 4519 points. Event scores included shot 726 standing jump 816 high jump 872 vault 714 60 yard 545 160 yard 843. Top all around performer was Seldon Coombs with 506 points. A Roberts had 437 and G M Harris 422.
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Boston
Smith Outpoints Delmont in Eight Round Win
Smith of New York easily outpointed Mickey Delmont of Newark in an eight round windup at the Olympia A A. C. Smith won every round except the second, dominating the bout in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Mahoney Wins Narrow Decision Over Delmont in 12 Round Fight
In Baltimore on February 27 the local lightweight Young Mahoney fought Gene Delmont of Memphis in a 12 round bout. Both men exchanged heavy punches with Mahoney staggered early, Delmont wobbling later, and the referee awarded Mahoney the decision.
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Young Mahoney
Gene Delmont
Memphis
Tenn
Gladiators
Mahoney
Delmont
Braves in Mountain Training Site at Hot Springs
Boston Nationals pitchers McQuillan Tyler Marquard Holke Watson and Rudolph with catcher Gowdy hiked to Hot Springs Mountain summit for a novelty workout at 1000 feet. Rudolph claimed a site for spring training praising the mountain resort and hot baths after the run.
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Ark
Dickey Rudolph
Boston Nationals
McQuillan
Tyler
Marquard
Holke
Watson
Rudolph
Ana
Gowdy
Hot Springs Mountain
Uncle Sam
Boston National Group
Eastman Hotel
Pittsburg Row
Dreyfuss Club
Jake Driscoll Feted by His Classmates
A testimonial reception and banquet honored Jake Driscoll captain of the Boston College track team. Daniel McSweeney acted as toastmaster as Driscoll received a framed testimonial for his running and scholarship. The Archbishop Hayes trophy and Col. Gaston trophy were displayed. Fr Beglan spoke on Catholic education and Driscoll's character. Walter Graham and William Sheehan offered remarks. The college song by Edward McGreenery and James Connolly was performed.
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Boston College
Hotel Victoria
Daniel McSweeney
Capt
Driscoll
Archbishop Hayes
Col. Gaston
Fr. Beglan
Amherst Mer men Defeat Syracuse in Swimming Meet
Amherst defeats Syracuse 39 to 14 at Amherst tonight winning five of six events. Damon breaks 100 yard dash tank record with 57.1 seconds as Amherst swimmers claim multiple wins led by Myers Leete Barker and Damon in relays and sprints.
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Syracuse
Damon
Myers
Leete
Barker
Burchard
Olson
McLean
Waterman
Bristol
Lamar
Evans
Merrill
Seers
Rosenburg Beats Cross in 12 Round Middleweight Bout
Dave Rosenburg of Brooklyn defeated Marty Cross of New York in a 12 round decision tonight. He pressed the attack to the body early while Cross struggled to land clean punches, Rosenburg proving too clever for the New Yorker in the bout staged in New York.
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New York
Dave Rosenburg
Brooklyn
Laureaa
Marty Cross
Dave
Marty
Tave
Brownsville
Jeff Smith Knocks Out Jaffee in Second Round Bout
Jeff Smith of Bayonne New Jersey defeats Knock out Jaffee of New York in the second round of a scheduled 12 round middleweight bout in Troy New York.
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Troy
N. Y
Jeff Smith
Bayonne
N. J
Jaffee
New York
Quaker City Beats St Nicholas 3 1 in Ice Hockey Match
The Quaker City ice hockey team defeated the St Nicholas sextet of New York three goals to one in Philadelphia on February 27.
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Philadelphia
Quaker City
St. Nicholas Sextet
New York
Siegel Faces Backed Rival Tonight In Championship Bout
Eddie Shevlin known as the Roxbury professor has been the favorite to defeat Nate Siegel of Revere in their title match at the Mechanics Building. Reports from Diamond Hill indicate Siegel arrives today with a possible change in the matchup.
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Eddie Shevlin
Roxbury
Nate Siegel
Revere
Mechanics’ Building
Diamond Hill
R. I
Nate
Siegel Faces Shevlin in Boston Showdown for 145-Pound Crown
Rhode Island backers pour over 5000 dollars for Siegel as he seeks a favorite’s edge against Shevlin, a veteran who has not fought recently. Siegel is praised for power and grit while Shevlin’s experience and regional fan support in Roxbury Rochester and the South End add pressure. Both likely weigh near 150 pounds for the 10 round bout at the Armory A. A. with two other matches on the card and no price boost announced.
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Providence
Rhody
Boston
Siegel
Shevlin
Nate
Rhode Islanders
Revere
Seigel
Tommy Robson
Robson
Paul Doyle
Dartmouth
Kirby
Roxbury
Rochester
South End
Lawrence
Rhode Island
Hanover
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Armory A. A
Wills in Test Bout This Week at Madison Square Garden
New York dispatch notes two major fights at Madison Square Garden this week. Heavyweight challenger Harry Wills faces Kid Norfolk in a 15 round bout while Dempsey awaits the winner. Norfolk, a Negro fighter, trails Wills by about 35 pounds. a stoppage by Wills would keep his title hopes alive.
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New York
United News
Madison Square Garden
Harry Wills
Jack Dempsey
Norfolk
Wills
Dempsey
Boston Field Hockey Association to Launch Interclub Series
Lexington and Arlington alumnae clubs plan to attend an organization meeting at 97 Huntington Avenue. Miss Elizabeth Halsey of Wellesley College serves as secretary. presiding is Mrs. Charles Loring, treasurer of the United States Field Hockey Association. The group seeks to expand the sport locally and start an interclub series in spring.
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Lexington and
Arlington High School
Boston Field Hockey Association
Huntington Avenue
Elizabeth Halsey
Wellesley College
Boston Association
Charles Loring
United States Field Hockey Association
Arlington High to Host Belmont in Afternoon Basketball Duel
The Arlington High five meets Belmont High School’s quintet this afternoon at 8 in the Arlington gym. Belmont won the prior meeting in the series.
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Arlington High
Belmont High School
Arlington High School
Belmont
Yankee band makes getaway to New Orleans training camp
The Yankee troupe of war correspondents clerical staff and a few players left for New Orleans this afternoon. Key members Ruth Mays and Schang will reach training camp from Hot Springs Ark with Aaron Ward expected to join later. Training will begin by week’s end.
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New York
United News
New Orleans
Ruth
Mays
Schang
Aaron Ward
Hot Springs
Ark
Cardinals Bring Largest Spring Training Group in Years
The St. Louis Cardinals training at Orange Texas host about 40 boarders at Branch Rickey’s table, mostly recruits, marking the largest Cardinal spring training crowd in several seasons.
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New York
United News
St. Louis Cardinals
Orange
Tex
Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Downes Wins in Two Rounds
In New Bedford Johnny Downes stops Tom Jordan by knockout in the second round after a close start. Jordan pressed with jabs and crosses but Downes dominated the body punches and finished with a stomach blow. Jordan weighed 129 pounds. Downes 134.
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New Bedford
Cleveland
Johnny Downes
Tom Jordan
Jordan
Downes
Newburyport A A Defeats Bristol R I 42 to 22
Newburyport A A outplayed Bristol Rhode Island 42 to 22 with Nealey excelling for the winners and Tinkoff top for the losers. In the half, Newburyport Tigers overwhelmed Haverhill Wanderers 83 to 5 Cahill starred for Newburyport. The Tigers set to face Army Headquarters of Boston next Saturday at Newburyport.
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Newburyport
Newburyport A. A
Bristol, R. I
Nealey
Tinkoff
Newburyport Tigers
Haverhill Wanderers
Cahill
Tigers
Army
Boston
Lexington Boys Bet Swampscott On North Shore Trip
The Lexington High School boys basketball team will travel to the north shore next Wednesday afternoon to face Swampscott High School. This marks Lex ington's second trip there after meeting Salem Normal School in Salem in January. The second teams of both schools will play between the periods.
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Lexington High School
North Shore
Swampscott High School
Lexington
Salem Normal School
Salem
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