Boston Boxers Spark a Portsmouth Bout Draw Split
Jaspar and Joe Chick fought 12 hard rounds with open punches and a final draw denied by a hesitant referee. Chick won on a disputed verdict while Queensboro notes say the crowd demanded a draw as the Rockingham A C gains a boost and a rematch is teased.
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Joe Chick
Gloucester
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Joe
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Dolly Dip the Tango Girl
A music filled feature titled Dolly Dip the Tango Girl teases a Sunday Post package with music, story and pictures to accompany the upcoming issue.
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Dolly Dip
Next Sunday Post
Profits of National Exhibition Co. detailed in Brush estate report
New York December report from the appraiser of the late John T. Brush estate shows three season net profits for the National Exhibition Company totaling 416 791. Brush's estate valued at 470 102 with shares of his widow Elsie Brush and two daughters at 134 315 each. Executors cited 1306 shares at 130 600 while appraiser John T. Martin raised to 348 702. Brush owned 966 Indianapolis clothing company shares valued at 99 498.
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New York
National Exhibition Company
John T. Martin
Mr. Brush
Indianapolis
New Wrestlers for Coming Tournament in Mechanics Building
Wrestling promoter George Tuohey returned from New York with signed wrestlers for an upcoming Mechanics Building carnival in Boston. Dates are TBA but the event will occur soon with several newcomers facing established favorites. Tuohey dismissed definite plans for Gotch’s return, noting rumors recur each year and that official word would come if he decides to compete.
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George Tuohey
New York
Mechanics’ Building
Gotch
Tuohey
Melrose and Somerville Prep for Interscholastic Hockey Debut
The opening Interscholastic Hockey League game is set for this afternoon at the Boston Arena pitting Melrose High against Somerville High. Melrose, featuring veterans led by Bob Paisley at center and Wanamaker at rover, has trained three weeks with Christmas Day practice and ice sessions, while Somerville captain Frank Downing promises improvement after a week of progress.
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Ter
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Stoneham High
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Dartmouth
Bob Paisley
Melrose
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Rover
Harold Leavitt
Sandy Scruton
Ballou Phillips
Burton Nowell
Jack Rose
New Year News and Motor World Highlights
The Post notes 1914 greetings by phone to George Lowe and reports the Reo Fifth arrival on Columbus Ave at Linscott Motor Co. Paris Red Cross work led by Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney. Taft tours Ford plant in Detroit praising efficiency and Ford’s impact on government.
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George Lowe
Newton South
Linscott Motor Company
Columbus Avenue
Harry Payne Whitney
Europe
Taft
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Bankers’ Club of
United States
Ford
Washington
Henry Ford
American Championship Checker Tournament to Open in Chicago
Chicago set to host the annual American Championship Checker tournament under the American Checker Association. Play begins January first with sixty entrants from across the country expected to compete.
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Chicago
Open Handicap Games Highlight Irish American A A Events
Announcement of the second annual open handicap games of the Irish American Athletic Association to be held January 30 at Mechanics' Building featuring a 1000 yard event with Abel Kiviat Ted Meredith and Homer Baker. Includes boxing notes on White Shugrue Welsh and plans for N Y A C and Mercury Footers in national contests.
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Mechanics’ Building
Winged Shield Club
New York
A. C
Abel Kiviat
Ted Meredith
Homer Baker
Intercollegiate Indoor Meet Without Championship Honors
In New York in March, an intercollegiate indoor assembly will be held without any championship points. A novelty for the first time, no table of points will count, leaving the outcome to merit and performance. Tim Rooney, manager of Howard McRae, has returned from the West and seeks bouts for McRae against Al Shubert or Al Delmont among others.
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Delmont
Porky” Liynn-Levinsky
Brooklyn
Times
Bostonian
The
New York
Boston
Tim Rooney
Howard McRae
West
Rooney
McRae
al Shubert
al Delmont
Spiked Shoes Allowed in Coast Artillery Games and Entry Details
Spiked shoes will be allowed for the Coast Artillery Corps games. Entries must be sent to Major Shedd, care of the South State Armory, Irvington street, with the entry blank and fee. Open amateur wrestling events in the Irish American games are limited to 135 and 145 pound classes. no heavyweight bouts mentioned. Fifth Charley White of Chicago was a 6 4 favorite over Joe Shugrune in New York. most papers favored Shugrune for the decision. no decisions listed for New York bouts.
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Ostegren
New England
Tutweiler
Detroit
Providence
Mike McNally
St. Paul
Robert Creek
Shotten
Mays
Scott
Charlie White
Chicago
Joe Shugrue
New York
Freddie Welsh
Boston
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Jersey City
Welsh
Coast Artillery Corps
Major Shedd
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Irvington Street
Charley White
Joe Shuggrue
Shugrune
Braves receive letters from world champions at training camp
Joe Connolly reports daily letters from Braves players ahead of spring training in Macon. In a Woonsocket message Connolly, a top left fielder and .300 hitter, describes hunting season, plans for trim pre season, and hopes for a healthy year with warm regards to fans.
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Braves
Woonsocket
Macon
Ferguson Returns to Indoor Track After Hiatus
Bill Ferguson once a leading Mechanic Arts track captain plans a comeback in indoor track. After a brief health setback he resumes training for upcoming indoor meets and aims to return to form.
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Bill Ferguson
Mechanic Arts
Newngland
Everett High to Form Hockey Team This Year
Everett High School plans a hockey team as several football players join the winter sport. Coach O'Donnell supports the move to keep players fit, with Captain-elect Pike Johnson and others like Fitzgerald Bond and Pontefract among those reported interested.
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Everett
Everett High
O’donnell
Pike Johnson
Fitzgerald
Bond
Pontefract
Phelan to Cover Second for Cubs This Summer
Chicago reports Artie Phelan, former Chicago Nationals bench player, will play second base for the Cubs this summer. President Thomas and Manager Bresnahan announced the move after Phelan stated his rheumatism had disappeared and that the Cubs had found their second baseman.
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Artie Phelan
Chicago Nationals
Thomas
Bresnahan
Phelan
Cubs
Upsets In Athletics For 1914
The year 1914 proved harsh for favorites across sports from chess to baseball with many assumed winners failing to prevail. As December ended, the twelve months were labeled a record of upsets and surprises unmatched in sporting history.
Upsets Rule the 1915 Sports Year Across Many Disciplines
A sweeping look at 1914 to 1915 sports shows favorites toppled in baseball, tennis, golf, polo, and aquatic events. The Braves routed the Athletics in baseball while Harvard fell to Yale in college baseball, and England’s Harrington beat the U.S. polo squad on Long Island. McLoughlin and Williams clashed for tennis while Hagen lost ground in golf as Columbia’s crew claimed the rowing crown.
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Mr. Mack
Hurlingham
England
Long Island
Maurice McLoughlin
Norris Williams
McLoughlin
Courtney
Cornell
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Princeton
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