Harvard Feasibility of Sunless Tank Faces One Vote
Harvard plans a 16.00 pool for students in the Harvard Union but opposition blocks progress with one dissenting vote. The main objections cite lack of sun, water bacteria, and ventilation concerns. Ellery H. Clark leads fundraising. $10,000 from gymnasium funds plus $6,000 more sought. The Crimson supports the pool, citing sanitation assurances from Professor George Whipple.
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Harvard
Harvard Union
Ellery H. Clark
Harvard Crimson
George Whipple
The
Crimson
Roger I. Lee
Bailey
Unity Club to Host Three 10-Round Boxing Bouts
Lawrence club plans a big boxing tournament with three 10 round bouts on Thursday night. Benny Lewis of Manchester faces Frankie Brogan of Lawrence, Al Limerick of Haverhill meets Billy Edwards of Lawrence, and Battling Al Nelson of Manchester fights Eddie Flynn of Peabody.
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Lawrence
Benny Lewis
Manchester
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Frankie Brogan
al Limerick
Haverhill
Billy Edwards
al Nelson
Eddie Flynn
Peabody
Everett High O Donnell resignation ends coaching era
Cleo O'Donnell will not return as coach at Everett High School after an athletic board meeting offered to meet his terms. O'Donnell said his time at Everett High was pleasant but he wishes to pursue college coaching.
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Cleo O'Donnell
Everett High School
O'Donnell
Everett High
Postponed welterweight title bout in New Orleans rains out
The 20 round bout between Ted Lewis of England and Harry Stone of New York for the welterweight championship, scheduled for tonight in New Orleans, is postponed until Wednesday due to rain.
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New Orleans
Ted Lewis
England
Harry Stone
New York
Nelson Too Far Gone to Box Wolgast in April
The State Boxing Commission ruled Battling Nelson too far gone to fight Ad Wolgast, who defeated him for the lightweight title. They had been scheduled to box in Appleton on April 12.
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Appleton
Wis
State Boxing Commission Today
Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Weighty Pugilist Feels After Rubdown At Club
In New York on February 28 a sport writer recounts a post rubdown session with Walter Monahan and Jack Hemple at the Pioneer Sporting Club. He notes the bout of relaxation after training.
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New York
Walter Monahan
Jack Hemple
Pioneer Sporting Club
Moran Seeks Optimal Ring Readiness for World Title Bout
In a candid update boxer Frank Moran touts top health despite a lingering cold, stresses moderate training over excess, and warns that underestimating rival opponents risks costly mistakes. He aims for peak condition at Madison Square Garden for the 10 round world championship challenge.
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Florida
Madison Square Garden
Frank Moran
Willard Moran bout promoters meet NY commission
Tex Rickard and associates conferred with the New York State Athletic Commission about upcoming Willard Moran match rules. A ticket manifest shows 13000 printed with 12000 priced from 3 to 25 dollars and the rest for standing room. All money will be governed by commission orders and the stakeholder's name will not be disclosed to protect purses.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Willard-Moran Bour
New York State Athletic Commission
Braves insured for millions in accident coverage
Bill Sweeney, former Braves member, has insured the entire Stall ings band against any and all accidents.
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Bill Sweeney
Brave
Stallings
Boston Braves secure near half million dollar injury policy
The Boston National League club signs a blanket injury policy through Bill and the policy man P. D. The plan covers about 30 named players and protects the club against field injuries. Dick Shaner departs for Miami to prepare the ball park as Braves sail to Macon Ga to join Manager Stallings for training camp with three players traveling from the Pacific coast group.
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Bill
Boston
Boston Club
Haughton
P. D
Macon
Manager Stallings
Looking Them Over With Billy Evans on Diamond Base Runners
The article explains the rule for advancing on a caught fly ball and analyzes a freak play involving Ty Cobb, Sam Crawford, Hooper, Speaker, and Boston’s Yerkes. It details Cobb’s baserunning right after the catch attempt and the interpretation that runners may advance once the fielder has possession of the ball.
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Ty Cobb
Cobb
Sam Crawford
Hooper
Speaker
Samuel
Crawford
Yerkes
Boston
Wright Wins At Palm Beach In Florida Tennis Meet
In the Florida championship rounds at Palm Beach eight favorites advanced to the third round in straight sets. Irving Wright of Boston beat H C Clark of Delaware City 6 1 6 1, Fred C Inman of New York beat H G Gray 6 1 6 0, F T Frelinghuysen of New York defeated A E Kennedy 6 4 6 1, Harold Throckmorton of Elizabeth N J edged E F Torrey 7 5 6 4, and Craig Biddle of Philadelphia was also a top favorite advancing.
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New York
H. G. Gray
Inman
F. T. Frelinghuysen
A. E. Kennedy
Young Harold Throckmorton
Elizabeth
N. J
E. F. Torrey
Deuce
Throckmorton
Craig Biddle
Philadelphia
Mystery surrounds Bresnahan move toward Cleveland franchise
Chicago reports Roger Bresnahan in talks with Charles Weeghman over buying the orphaned Cleveland club and its return to Toledo. Bresnahan may abandon hopes if Weeghman balks at a lump sum. Toledo awaits clarity from the American Association. Wrestler Hans Furst teams with Steve Karger in the Hippodrome semi final.
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Chicago
Roger Bresnahan
Cleveland Club
American Association
Toledo
Bresnahan
Charles Weeghman
Cub
Weeghman
Bresnanan
Chicago Nationals
West Side
Chivington
Roger
Athletic Night at Boston College to be held Thursday
Boston College holds the first annual Athletic Night Thursday in the Quincy House. Many students and alumni plan to attend. Principal speaker will be the Very Rev Charles W Lyons S J, with President Lannin and Coach Bill Sweeney expected to attend.
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Boston College
Quincy House
Charles W. Lyons
S. J
Lannin
Bill Sweeney
Star players may face hockey bans at Arlington and Newton
Scholarship results near week end threaten both Arlington and Newton High hockey squads with probation and possible sidelining for the rest of the season. Newton, leading the league, could drop behind if defeated by Melrose while Arlington battles Melrose for a decisive game Friday. Burkhardt and Peabody, captains of the two teams, are reported among those with study problems.
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Arlington
Newton
Melrose High
Melrose
Burkhardt
Peabody
Ebbetts Secures Hickman for Brooklyn NL Club
President Ebbetts announces the purchase of outfielder Hickman from Baltimore Federals. Edward J. L. Monroe, Brooklyn catcher, is released to Topeka in the Western league. A long unopened letter to Sam Langford remains in the office since January 8.
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New York
Ebbets
Brooklyn
National League Baseball Club
Hickman
Baltimore Federals
Edward JL. Monroe
Topeka
Sam Langford
Moss
Triangular Meet Set For Friday Night At Hemenway
A triangular meet between Tech Harvard and Dartmouth is scheduled for next Friday at Hemenway gymnasium. A professional coach has been hired by the Tech aggregation. This initial engagement for Harvard and Dartmouth makes exact power tough to gauge, but both teams show competitive form.
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Tech
Harvard
Dartmouth
Hemenway Gymnasium
Princeton A A Fo Holds May Party In Roxbury Hall
The Princeton A A FO Roxbury unit plans its sixth annual May party at Intercolonial Hall on Friday night March 8. The dance proceeds fund the club’s summer cottage tree program at Bass Point Nantucket. Officers listed include J. Henry Murphy as first vice president James Cooyner as second vice president James McGuness as treasurer Alexander Luft as secretary and Albert Law as sergeant at arms.
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Princeton A. A
Roxbury
Bass Point
Mike Glover to Begin Training for Ritchie Bout
Mike Glover, South Boston welterweight, will start gin training within a week for bouts in prospect. He plans sparring with New England clubs before a likely West Coast trip for his match with Willie Ritchie, expected to be staged March 27 by the National A C of Milwaukee. Ritchie’s signature on the articles, sent to Palm Beach, Fla., remains the sole remaining step.
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Mike Glover
South Boston
New England
Willie Ritchie
A. C
Milwaukee
Ritchie
Palm Beach
Fla
Leafs to Train in Jersey City This Spring
Toronto manager Birmingham announced the Leafs will train in Jersey City this spring and report on April 3 for the International League season.
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Toronto
Ont
Birmingham
Toronto Baseball Club
Leafs
Jersey City
Speaker Contract Not Here Delays Noted For Red Sox
In Boston sources a note on Tris Speaker's contract indicates it is in the mail but has not reached the Red Sox office or Forest Hills by last evening. No word has been received and delays continue to loom.
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Red Sox
Tris
Speke
Forest Hills
Red Sox strengthen squad as Agnew joins camp in Springs
Boston club prepares for the season with Sam Agnew arriving early to Hot Springs for baths after malaria illness and to report with the battery. Marty McHale conveys his commitment to help the Red Sox win another championship and Joe Wood reports a healthy throwing arm while training at Columbia University.
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Lannin
Red Sox
Sam Agnew
St. Louis
Erin Agnew
Boston
Agnew
Ges
Marty McHale
New York
Donovan
Yankees
Joe Wood
Columbia University
New York Boxing Club Returns to Activity After Mixed Bout Ban
The New York State Athletic Commission lifted the suspension on the American Sporting Club of New York. Chairman Wenck said manager Donnelly agreed to withdraw the proposed bout between White and Negro boxers and to refrain from staging mixed bouts again.
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New York
New York State Athletic Commission
American Sporting Club
Wenck
Donnelly
Fielder Jones Leads St. Louis Americans to Texas Training Camp
St. Louis Americans manager Fielder Jones and 20 players departed for Palestine Texas to begin pre season training ahead of the upcoming season.
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ST. Louis
Fielder Jones
St. Louis Americans
Palestine
Tex
Rico touted as another Harold Janvrin for Braves
Arthur Rico, Huntington School standout headed to Miami with the Braves, draws early comparisons to Harold Janvrin after George Stallings spotted him practicing with the club. Meredith worries over indoor form as St Nick's hockey rise brightens Amateur league title race.
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Arthur Rico
Huntington
Miami
Fla
Braves
Harold Janvrin
George Stallings
Rico
Amon
Bill Coe
Indoor athletic championships set for March 4 at Ninth Regiment Armory
The N B E A A indoor championships will be held Saturday evening March 4 at the Ninth Regiment Armory East Newton Street. Events include 40 and 300 yard dashes 1000 yard run running high jump 65 yard hurdles 600 yard run and the shot put. Entry closes with Major F H Briggs B A A Exeter Street Back Bay.
Gossip for Motorists Night in Boston at Convention Hall
Massachusetts Automobile Operators Association holds its sixth annual grand concert and hall event at Convention Hall with members addressed at 9 p m. A shipment worth 200 000 dollars brings 38 carloads of Buicks to Boston for the Noyes Buick Company. Chalmers Motor Company launches a School of Instruction directed by C G Arthur to boost employee efficiency with sessions at the new 500-seat Chalmers factory auditorium.
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Massachusetts Automobile Operators’ Association
Boston
Noyes-Buick Company
Express
Chalmers Motor Company
Chalmers School of Instruction
C. G. Arthur
Chalmers Company
Chalmers
Carter Leads At Pinehurst In 12th Annual Open
The Pinehurst golf tournament opened with 267 entries, a record. Carter posted 41 35 76 leading Skehens 84 and Becker 85 after the first 18 holes of the 36 hole qualifier. New England players Hunter and Merriman tied for fourth at 86.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Philip Carter
New England
Carter
Charles Skehens
Woods Hole Club
Skehens
L. Becker
Woodland Club
R. H. Hunter
Noroton Heights
B. P. Merriman
Waterbury
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