Pitch Battle Shaping Up For Boston Baseball Ahead
Boston prospects feature a strong pitching corps led by Young Dineen Tannehill Gibson and Hughes as the Celtics compete within a “little five” push for spots. Collins and Taylor expect six or seven pitchers, with O'Brien Josslyn Sessions Olmstead and Morton challenging for places. Tenney eyes the Nationals managerial post while Rogers awaits word from the triumvirs as fans bet on a Tenney led club. The column argues for no spring NY series, predicting fall clashes only.
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Boston
Collins
Taylor
Young
Dineen
Tannehill
Gibson
Hughes
O’brien
East Boston
Josslyn
New Bedford
Sessions
Olmstead
Morton
Fred O’brien
Amateur Bouts Shine at B A A Trial Night
Last night at the B A A arena, over twenty youths staged trial bouts aiming for future boxing fame. Reminiscent of pros, the matches featured hard exchanges, rounds ranging from one to three, and several decisive wins for contenders like Bates, Frances, and Burns as the finals are set for Saturday night.
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Jeffries, Britts and Corbetts
Philip Sanville
North Berwick
Sanville
A. Bates
Cambridge
Bates
M. Boyle
Boyle
J. Burns
Everett
Frank Peters
Neil Doherty
F. L. Amsden
Herbert Holton
S. Frances
Gus Lenny
J. F. Carey
Brockton
W. Wilson
Highlandville
J. Stanton
George J. Everett
South Boston
J. B. Finley
Sam Goldberg
F. H. Stangle
A. Davenport
East Boston
J. B. McGuinness
J. Toomey
IE. B. Holland
Melrose
Pat Duffy
M. W. Farley
John J. Grant
IM. Dacey
Dr Shoop Restorative Ad Promises Free Trial in Mail
A historical ad proclaims Dr Shoop Restorative offering a full dollar bottle free to prove its claim. It credits nerves as the root of many ailments and asserts the remedy strengthens internal nerves that regulate heart liver and kidneys. Readers are urged to mail for free books and order a bottle via Box 7688 Racine Wisconsin.
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Shoop
Ancoiurely
Dr. Shoop
Racine
Wis
Stone deal to St. Louis praised despite Burkett quip
The St. Louis Star says Stone should succeed in St. Louis and won’t fail to make good. It notes a sharp contrast with Burkett, calling him a sour grapes figure and suggesting Burkett’s grunts reflect jealousy.
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St. Louis
George Stone
St. Louis Star
Stone
J.fas
Burkett
Worcester
Carruth Tops City League With New Records
Carruth bowling team strengthened its City league lead by sweeping three from City Hall as Rexford and others won two of three. The team total 1506 and single 533 set new season marks, while Harry Burdett set a new season best average of 340. Individual scores featured 318 by Jouve, 314 by Lane, and 300 by Clark.
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Boylston
Carruth
City Hall
Rexford
Harry Burdett
St. James
Murray & Irwin
Somerset
Webster
McCarthy
Harriman
Rouse
Jouve
Lane
Clark
Burdett
Erae & Irwin
Suburban Bowling League Formed With Six City Teams
Revere and Melrose clashed at the Academy alleys in Chelsea as the Suburban league opened. Revere defeated Melrose 1159 to 1076 in the night’s match reported by Revere Central noting totals and team entries.
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Revere
Chelsea
Reading
Wakefield
Melrose
Malden
Academy
Towanda Wins Two of Three in Interclub Series
Towanda rolled to victory with two wins in three matches against the 999th Artillery Association in the Massachusetts Interclub series. Brown led the winners with 288 points as the team posted a 128 to 4400 totals and other figures listed.
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Towanda
999Th Artillery Association
Brown
eWell
Central Station takes two of three in Boston Gas series rolloff win
At Murray and Irwin alleys Central Station defeated Commercial Station two games to one in the Boston Gas series. A rolloff decided the final game, won by Central. In the Massachusetts Interclub league Newtowne edged Melrose A C two games to one as both teams rolled low scores.
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Murray & Irwin
Central Station
Harvard Adds Three Home Games To Winter Schedule
Harvard announces three hockey games all in Cambridge against Boston Hockey Club on Jan 7 MIT on Jan 11 and Dover Athletic Club on Jan 18. No practice has occurred due to severe weather though the rink will soon be cleared for the team to resume work.
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Harvard
Harvard Hockey Management
Cambridge
Boston Hockey Club
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Andover Athletic Club
Griffith predicts New York lead in 1905 AL race
Clark Griffith states New York will top the American league race with Boston Chicago and Philadelphia contending. The note references a letter addressed to Fred O'Brien, East Boston pitcher, and hints at strong early expectations for the season.
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Fred O’brien
Boston
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Clark Griffith
Griffith
Palma Tablets Advertises Eye Brightening Remedy
Sunken eyes and tired nerves are claimed to be cured by Palma Tablets which purportedly remove the cause, improve vision, calm nerves, and renew youth. Sold at multiple Boston druggists including Walker Rintel’s Drug Co and Gardner’s with a free book offer.
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Walker-Rintels Drug Co
Pewcy
Gardner's
Tremont St
Harrison Ave
Washington St
F. H Putnam
School St
C. F. Eaton
Friend St.klein’s
Tremont and
Boylston Sts
Knight’s
Court and
Hanover Sts
Sawyer
Hollis Sts
Harvard Football Defeat Attributed To Jiu Jitsu Influence
Former Harvard players and coach Reynolds claim Harvard losses to Pennsylvania and possibly Yale stem from jiu jitsu taught by two Japanese instructors in Philadelphia. Reynolds asserts superior grasp of the sport’s new technique by Penn players, advising Harvard to study the art to improve punting and balance.
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Harvard
Crimson
Pennsylvania
Yale
Philadelphia
Reynolds
Penn
Crimson Giants
Scotty MacMasters
Smith to Box Goodwin in Chelsea Show Tomorrow
Due to the illness of Young Erne the Douglas A C of Chelsea changes the main bout. Sam Smith will replace Erne and face Chester Goodwin in the headlining fight. Smith has faced top Philadelphia opponents and is expected to deliver a fast bout.
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Erne
Philadelphia
Douglas A. C
Chelsea
Sam Smith
Chester Goodwin
Smith
Goodwin
Kid Goodman
Chick Tucker
Portland
Tucker
New York
Johnny Pollock
Young Sullivan
Roxbury
Shy Fay
Patsey McKenna
Dover
N. H
Sullivan
New England
Blink McCloskey
Eighty Harvard Track Athletes Begin Training
Eighty Harvard athletes started training for the track team at Hemenway gym yesterday. Trainer Graham praised the prospects with many promising candidates led by Dick Grant now at Harvard Medical School. Individual event coaches have been secured to develop a team that can defeat Yale next spring.
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Harvard
Hemenway Gymnasium
Graham
Dick Grant
Harvard Medical School
Gardner and Gans Box Title Bout Likely This Month
San Francisco January 4 Joe Gans and Jimmy Gardner have been matched to fight at 183 pounds later this month. The bout could replace the Hart Johnson clash which now appears unlikely to go ahead.
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San Francisco
Cal
Joe Gans
Jimmy Gardner
Harvard Swimming Teams Open Practice for Yale Meet
More than 40 men reported for Harvard swimming’s first practice in the pool last night. Coaches W. T. Harrison and H. P. Pratt will train the team in stroke technique and push to develop a fast lineup to face Yale this winter.
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Harvard
W. T. Harrison
H. P. Pratt
Yale
Melrose High Defeats Hyde Park In Low Scoring Bout
Melrose High defeated Hyde Park High in a basketball game at the Ye ars gymnasium by a score of 66 to 6. The game featured no fouls called on either side, a record for Melrose in the local gymnasium.
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Melrose
Hyde Park
Melrose High
Hyde Park High
Yea Rs
Melrose Boys
Hart Johnson bout appears off amid management dispute
Boxing news from San Francisco reports a meeting between Marvin Hart and Jack Johnson may be canceled unless new terms are signed. Hart disputes Billy Pierce as official manager, affirming Jack McCormick as only manager, while Hart accuses Pierce of acting as battering. Potential replacement match Gans Gardner discussed. weight classes shift near 138 pounds.
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Marvin Hart
Jack Johnson
San Francisco
Billy Pierce
Hart
Jack McCormick
Pierce
Johnson
San Francisco A. C
Joe Gans
Jimmy Gardner
Herford
Gans
Gardner
Douglas
Boston
Knights of Columbus Bowling League Opens Tomorrow Night
The Knights of Columbus launch their new bowling league with Mt Bowdoin and Pere Marquette councils slated for the opener. The Dorchester Central Club alleys on Centre street host the match, with improved lanes and expected large crowds.
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Knights of Columbus Bowling League
Mt. Bowdoin
Pere Marquette
Dorchester Central Club
Centre Street
Dorchester
Joyce
Erne to Face Goodwin in Chelsea Boxing Showdown
Philadelphia featherweight Young Erne cancels a Philadelphia bout to focus on a 15 round clash with New England champion Chester Goodwin in Chelsea. Erne, in top condition, has held longer battles and aims to upset the home favorite amid strong Donahue and Attell form.
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Abe Attell
Attell
Erne
Goodwin
Young Donahue
Philadelphia
Douglas A
Empire Club to Become Incorporated in Massachusetts
At a Boston annual meeting in Copley Square Hotel Colonel R G Newbold chaired. The Empire Club of Boston voted to form the British Empire Club of Massachusetts with officers named including President Colonel Newbold and Vice President Colonel Courtenay. Ladies day was postponed to the next monthly meeting.
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Empire Club of Boston
Copley Square
R. G. Newbold
Sixteenth Bedfordshire Regiment
British Empire Club of Massachusetts
C. S. Courtenay
John R. Smith
J. Otty Sharp
Dorchester A A Faces Technology Team In Saturday Match
The Dorchester A A will host Draper Hall at Friela's Corner as Boston area clubs seek away games. Interest grows in the Fish brothers clever play and a strong result from the Saturday contest against Technology.
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Wellingtons
Dorchester
John Alentine
Stonehars Street
Dorchester A. A
Boston
Draper Hall
Friela’s Corner
Fish Brothers
Burke
Eighth Regiment
Local Youth Hockey Teams Seek Games Across City
The Cosmopolitans of the North End seek 130 to 135 pound 17 year olds for Wednesday and Saturday action and invite Centrals of East Boston Lincoln House and others. Team includes Elfman Braff Yavner J Lofchie Goldstein S Lofchie Moranson. 17-3 record last year. Hartford A C opens against Bowdoin A A second team and wants away games with 15-18 year olds. Emmet A C reorganizes seeking second-class teams. Boylston Club second team wants 120-125 pound away game Friday or Saturday. Roxbury Captain Brandt defends Roxbury against Melrose after a loss and offers exhibition game at Franklin on February 22. Centrals of East Boston to face North End Union Junior at North End Union arena tomorrow. Centrals lineup listed.
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North End
East Boston
Lincoln House
Elfman
Braff
Yavner
J. Lofchie
Goldstein S. Lofchie
Moranson
Jacob Braff
North End Union
Parmenter Street
Hartford A. C
Bowdoin A. A
John O’brien
Dewey Street
Roxbury
Emmet A. C
Sweeney
Madden
Murphy
Wagner
Edward Murphy
Burke Street
Boylston Club
F. N. Johnson
Houston Avenue
Mattapan
Brandt
Roxbury Hockey Club
Melrose Hockey Club
Ell Pond
Lovell
Melrose Hocke Club
Teporeng
Frankline
Centrals
North End Union Asium
Kenefick
1. F
Marley
Barker
Flanagan
L. G
Shevlin
R. Gs
Grimshaw Viewed as Boston-Bound Club Star
The Buffalo Times notes Grimshaw of the local club is a star and likely to beat Lachance for a Boston move. Lachance replies that the Times will have another think coming, speaking from Waterbury.
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Buffalo Times
Grimshaw
Boston
Lachance
Waterbury
Times
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Newton
Newton Boat Club
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Foster
Sartor
Kimball Ee
Box Goodwin
Newton Y. M. C. A
Cambridge Elks
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K. O. C. Bowling League
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