Harvard Freshman Hockey Tryouts Spark Big Interest
Harvard reports 53 candidates for the freshman hockey seven with strong prep school pedigrees while seniors limp in with a small turnout. Robbie Gross to coach and likely play. Ned Bigelow and E W Pavenstedt address hopefuls as weather and rinks at Soldiers Field await favorable conditions.
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Harvard
Crimson
Robbie Gross
Ned Bigelow
E. W. Pavenstedt
Gross
Soldiers’ Field
Bobby Hoffman
Separa
Bill Mcleod
Bobby Gross
McLeod
Blair
Jimmy King
Red Meehan
Cambridge
Baseball Musings on 1919 Season and Legends
A wide range of prewar baseball notes covers 1919 prospects the coast may host if Mitchell agrees. Discussion includes Benny Leonard boxing, Tyson Cobb, Connie Mack’s Athletics, Ray Cald-Wat Yarikee’s move to Boston, Jack Coombs Iron Man feat, Ban Johnson authority, and the Hanlon school lineage of managers from McGraw to Robison.
Heydler Names Veeck For Rules Committee
President Heydler of the National League announced the appointment of William S. Veeck as a member of the league rules committee. The other members are Barney Dreyfuss and President Heydler.
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Chicago
Heydler
National League Today
William S. Veeck
Chicago Club
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg Club
National Junior Indoor Track Champs Set for Feb 15
The 1919 national junior indoor track and field championship meet of the Amateur Athletic Union will be held under the auspices of the 13th Regiment Athletic Association in Brooklyn on February 15. The senior indoor championship will take place at the same armory on March 8.
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New York
Amateur Athletic Union
13Th Regiment Athletic Association
Brooklyn
Frederick W. Rubien
Rubien
Cummings to Play Simultaneous Chess at Boston Club
The Boston Chess Club hosts the third Saturday evening entertainment featuring George W. Cummings playing simultaneous games against all challengers. His varied style promises an engaging session tomorrow night.
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Boston
George W. Cummings
Cummings
War hero Huston returns home to New York from war
Lieutenant Colonel Tillinghast Huston, co owner of the New York Americans, arrives in New York on 10 days’ leave after service in France. He plans to report to Camp Humphreys near Washington for muster out and discusses reforms, wounded players, and support for baseball veterans.
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New York
Tillinghast Huston
New York Americans
Huston
Broadway
Newport News
Camp Humphreys
Washington
Hank Gowdy
6Th Engineers
Detroit
France
Ban Johnson
Johnny Evers
Trojan
Evers
Johnny
Harry Sparrow
Ifugh Miller
St. Louis Federals
Miller
United States
Whose Picture Is This A Soldier Remembers World War I Baseball
Huston recalls wartime service with the 16th Engineers aboard the Tuscania. He describes railroads under shell fire near Verdun and Sedan, twilight games with American and Canadian teams, and encounters with Hank Gowdy and Branch Rickey among other baseball figures. Managers seek games via Fred W. Sweeney at the Boston Naval Base.
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Hank Gowdy
Harry McCormick
16Th Engineers
New York
Tuscania
Liverpool
the Meuse
Verdun
Sedan
Euston
Meuse
Broadway
Fred W. Sweeney
Boston
Naval Base
East
Mass
Dartmouth Brown Thanksgiving Grid Game Likely Returns
A Thanksgiving Day football game between Dartmouth and Brown at Braves Field is strongly indicated to return next fall. The article suggests the old rivalries will resume their popular intercollegiate status after the wartime shift to a different brand of play.
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Braves Field
Dartmouth
Brown
Boston Base Seeks Action With Fastest Teams
The Boston Section Base basketball squad seeks games against top fast teams in the region. Backs include Messier formerly of Williston Academy and Hodge from Springfeld Y M C A. Forwards are Lynch and Stanfield, both former New York State league pros. Donovan, the centre, hails from Springfield.
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Boston
Messier
Williston Academy
Hodge
Springfeld Y. M. C. A
Lynch
Stanfield
Donovan
Springfield
One Reason Why Cobb Won't Quit Baseball
A discussion of Ty Cobb's career highlights his high earnings of about $20,000 for part time work and the allure of baseball. The piece notes Cobb's talent and latent years remaining, suggesting financial and athletic pull to continue playing beyond a potential retirement.
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Cobb
Tim Hurst
Timothy
Ty Cobb
Yrus
Giants land catcher Earl Smith in deal with Rochester
New York Giants acquire catcher Earl Smith from Rochester International Club in exchange for outfielders Joseph Wilhoit and George Kelly, first baseman Joe Rodriguez, pitchers Waite Hoyt and Joha Ogden, and cash. Smith led International League batters last season and has just been discharged from the army.
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New York
New York National League Baseball Club
Rochester International Club
Giants
Earl Smith
Joseph Wilhoit
George Kelly
Joe Rodriguez
Waite Hoyt
Joha Ogden
Smith
St Mary's C A Faces All-Professional Five Tonight
The St Marys Catholic Association basketball team of Cambridge hosts the All Professional Five at St Marys Court Prospect and Harvard. Forwards Costello Nehmer lead the visitors with Connell Murphy and Renkert in the lineup while Galgay Landers Curtin Chapman and Finn start for St Marys.
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Cambridge
St. Mary’s Court
Prospect
Harvard Streets
Costello
Nehmer
Optimism Rules As Baseball Gears For 1919 Season
Cincinnati January 2 baseball back and here to stay say Ban Johnson Heydler and Herrmann optimistic about the 1919 season. They expect a safer footing for the game and aim to mend fences while adjusting schedules with a reduced May 1 opening and joint league plans in New York. The National Commission meets next week to approve finances and set plans for the year.
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Ralph Davis
Pittsburg
Bill Lange
Europe
Ban Johnson
National League
N. IL
Gincinnati
American League
John Heydler
August Herrmann
National Commission
Herrmann
Reds
Mathewson
Uncle Sam
Garry Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Beason
New York
Johnson
Heydler
Barney Dreyfuss
French Lick Springs
Cincinnati
The Marrying Time by Hearty Earl Brown previews
The Boston Post Sunday Magazine reveals the first of a new series of fiction pieces by American writers. The debut story titled The Marrying Time is announced for next week.
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Boston Post Sunday Magazine
Hearty
Earl Brown
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