Local Boston Speed Trials Draw Largest Crowd of the Season
The Metropolitan Driving Club hosts 10 races plus a special event at the Charles River Speedway starting at 2 p m. A standout spectator finish showcased Harry Flynn on Mae narrowly beating Charlie Bragg on Parker s in a tight last quarter.
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Boston
Metropolitan Driving Club
Louise G
Billy Ross
Forest Bingen
Lee Jap
Bodie Kay
Charles River Speedway
Speedway
Harry Flynn
Mae
Charlie Bragg
Flynn
Pirates Sign Unknown College Twirler for 1927
Pittsburg December 31 President Barney Dreyfus of the Pirates says he has secured a college pitcher who impressed with whiffs and shutdowns. The player’s name is kept secret pending parental consent to turning pro. Second baseman William Ox, drafted from Omaha, was released and will likely stay with Omaha.
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Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfus
The
Pirates
Forbes Vield
William Ox
Omaha
Health Belt claims cure for nervous weakness and pain
An advertisement extols a new Health Belt that allegedly cures weakness and pain in the back and nerves. It pledges 100,000 grateful users and promises a free book with more information, inviting readers to call at the office or write for it, postage paid.
Lord Reappointed Captain Of Red Sox For 1910
Maine native Tarry Lord returns as captain of the Boston Red Sox praised as a hustler who will push the team for a pennant run in 1910. The veteran third baseman is known for inside baseball acumen and leadership, with Hughie Jennings endorsing his value and work ethic.
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Twarry Lord
Red Sox
Boston
Maine Lad
Speed Boys
Lord
Donovan
Harry
Hughie Jennings
Tigers
New York
Maine
Tord
Jennings
Crawford
Cobb
Jones
Gessler
Lake
Athletics
Foster Nelson 800 Yard Relay Challenge Set
Harvard sprinter Reggie Foster agreed to race Ernie Nelson in a special 800 yard relay at the South Boston A C on January 22 if Harvard trainer Pooch Donovan approves. Foster said he is willing to run once consent is given and the match is arranged.
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Reggie Foster
Harvard
Ernie Nelson
South Boston A. C
Nelson
Pooch’ Donovan
Baseball Notes on Player Moves and Contract Disputes
Deacon McGuire trims his reserve list with nine already gone and twenty more expected. Wilson moves from the Highlanders to Montreal in the Eastern league for a fresh start after losing early season form. Billie Murray vows to fight for his NL contract, while Orvie de Manda demands a big raise and threatens quitting without 30 wins. Cranston to Cincinnati, Ebbetts chased by Brooklyn, and Toronto possibly landing Theney amid training-season checks. Donavan dismisses rumors of Theney’s transfer as unfounded.
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Deacon McGuire
Wilson
Highlanders
Montreal
Charlie Murphy
Orvie
Murphy
Cranston
Memphis
George Dovey
Boston
Clarke Griffith
Cincinnati Reds
Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Star School Sevens Clash At Milton In Big Ice Hockey Match
This afternoon Rindge and Milton High meet at Milton in a key ice hockey clash. Milton, a two time champion, aims to claim another title with veteran players and Zerrahn adding strength. Rindge boasts speed as the fastest team in its school history, betting on a strong performance at Cunningham's Pond. Malden hosts Cambridge Latin in its first home game, coached by Charles Cuddy, while Cambridge Latin fields a small veteran lineup eyeing a win. Somerville High schedules a game with the Somerville Hockey Club at Broadway Athletic Field rink on fine ice. Medford High and Wellesley High resume their postponed contest at Wellesley today.
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Rindge
Milton High
Milton
Zerrahn
Milton Academy
Cunningham's Pond
Malden
Cambridge Latin
Charles Cuddy
Somerville High
Somerville Hockey Club
Broadway Athletic
Harvard
Dartmouth
Brookline
Franklin Field
Sheridan tops all around scoring record and Kraenzlein compare
The writer argues Martin Sheridan holds 347 points as the top all around scorer in the I A A past season and compares him with Alvin Kraenzlein. The piece praises coaches Jere Delaney at Iowa State and questions Purdue professors seeking to oust pro coaches while noting rival universities reliance on star figures like Moakley at Cornell Yale and Harvard figures Donovan Mack.
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Martin Sheridan
Martin
I-A. A.C
Sheridan
Alvin Kraenzlein
Pennsylvania
Kraenzlein
Jere Delaney
Jere
Delaney
Iowa State University
Purdue University
Cornell
Jack Moakley
Yale
Harvard
Donovan
Mack
Duffey Column Questions Coaching Era and Renaud Fowler Race
Duffey writes that sports questions go to his column and warns against removing coaches to avoid injuries. He notes Joe Silva’s bid to win the 20 mile Charlestown race against Henri Renaud and Bob Fowler. Silva has defeated many New England rivals, and his victory is anticipated. He also critiques the A A U cleansing and former champions' insights versus current officials.
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Joe Silva
Henri Renaud
Bob Fowler
Charlestown
Silva
New England
Camp Proposes Radical Football Rule Changes
The plan centers on widening scrimmage zones to ten yards and easing four down gains. It would allow one back to line outside the zone and prohibit forward passes crossing the scrimmage line. The scheme includes staged yardage steps to 5 yards near the end zones and permits runs after a forward pass bounces.
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Camp
Winter skating carnival opens Brookline event at Clyde Park
Brookline Country Club plans a New Year skating carnival at Clyde Park with afternoon curling on the pond and a twilight skating session. Belmont Springs Country Club hosts a large New Year event featuring afternoon bogganing and ski racing followed by an evening skating carnival.
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Brookline Country Club
Clyde Park
Belmont Springs Country Club
Wagner praised as top batter by A while B disagrees
The text presents opinions on Hans Wagner as the world’s best batter, noting he has seven National League championships and looks strong, contrasted by A and B’s debate over his claim. It also asks about boxing instructors, racing results, skating rink opening, and historical Boston Red Sox and boxing figures.
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Hans Wagner
Wagner
Boston
John F. Mahan
Evanston, Ill
Price
Elmer Collins
Bobby Walthour
Walthour
Collins
St. Botolph Street
Boston Americans
Hoey
Carrigan
Red Sox
Holy Cross College
Mike Daley
Bangor
Bat Nelson
Mike
Joe Gans
Frank Erne
Kid Lavigne
Jack McAuliffe
New Year Marks Start of Boston Ice League
The Boston Hockey league opens with the Crescents facing Brae-Burn second team at the Brae-Burn rink tomorrow afternoon. The season includes four games next week with Brae-Burn first team vs Dorchester, Brae-Burn second vs Milton, Crescents vs Winchester, and Brookline vs Dorchester at Franklin Field, weathering schedule changes if Winchester resigns.
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Boston Ice League
Newton
Crescents
Brae-Burn
Star Crescent
Dartmouth College
Crescent
Brae Burn
Boston
Dorchester
Milton
Winchester
Brookline
Franklin Field
Michigan Heavyweight Al Kubiak Defeats Sid Russell
Paris reports Al Kubiak of Michigan defeated Sid Russell of Australia on points in a limited round boxing bout tonight.
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Paris
al Kubiak
Michigan
Sid Russell
Australia
Slim Chance for Moran Nelson Bout
The article tracks boxing showdowns with Moran and Nelson in doubt as Nelson rejects Moran, citing plans to fight featherweights or others. It also mentions Albert Delmont vs Biz Mackey, Charley Griffin’s gains, Henry Meiers’ return prospects, Langford’s sidelining risk, and potential bouts involving Wolgast and others in Boston and Pittsburgh.
Paleface Shooting Association Held in Wellington
The year end shoot drew 30 gunners to a 171 target match in Wellington. Lowell Rule topped the day with 167 birds, leading the five high scores: Rule 167 Kirkwood 166 Frank 163 Griffith 163 McArdle 100.
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Wellington
Paleface Shooting Association
Lowell
Rule
Kirkwood
Frank
Griffith
McArdle
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