Braves face last season at South End Grounds and seek new park
Boston Braves owner James Gaffney and President John M Ward push plans for a larger, better located home. They tour sites around Boston while indicating 1912 may be the final major league season at the South End park. Fred Tenney appears to be a candidate for manager, with Ward seeking an amicable signing.
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Gaffney
John M. Ward
Braves
Kelley
Ward
Boston
New York
Mr. Ward
Mr. Gaffney
Fred Tenney
Tenney
Winthrop
Kling
Fred
Dartmouth and Princeton Sevens Meet at Arena Tomorrow Night
Dartmouth college hockey opens its intercollegiate slate against Princeton at the Arena tomorrow night. Coach Ed Hogan has coached the squad into form after a holiday break and limited Hanover practice. Captain Wells leads the wing with Mason at center and Shulte Linweller on the forward line as Wells and Bullard anchor the defense.
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Dartmouth
Princeton
Arena
Dartmouth College
Hanover
Ed Hogan
Wells
Bullard
Mason
Fahey
Johnson
Shulte
Linweller
Gurick
Howard Fahey
Medford High School
Linweiler
Biglow
Frazier
Will
Barrett
Taylor
Schulte
United States Baseball League Grants Pittsburg and Cincinnati Franchises
After a meeting in New York the United States Baseball League announced franchises for Pittsburg and Cincinnati. The league now lists seven cities New York Brooklyn Reading Pa Richmond and Washington plus the two new clubs. Four applicants remain for Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia and Buffalo.
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New York
United States Baseball League
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Reading
Richmond
Washington
Chicago
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Winchester H S Edges Woburn H S 1 0 In Rough Hockey
Winchester High School defeated Woburn High 1 to 0 in a rough afternoon game at Winchester. Neily scored the lone goal late in the second half as both teams strong on defense.Refs Whitter Small and umpires Grewe Brackett. Time 20 and 15 minute periods.
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Winchester High School
Woburn High
Winchester
Neily
Winchester H
S. Woburn H
W. Goddu
Cence Reeves
Doherty Hilton
Donovan Matthews
Meinke
Weafer
Murphy I. Goddu
E P
McGuire
Cee Hetween Sence
Callahan Thompson, G
Eees Veces
Clewly
Woburn H
Whitter, Small
Grewe and Brackett
Timor—Tutein
Wright speaks to Filene's Y M C on theater business
Fred E Wright manager of the Plymouth Theatre addressed seventy five Filene's Young Men's Club last evening on Washington street. He spoke on Ups and Downs of the Theatrical Business recounting early show business experiences and reminiscences of Charles H Hoyt.
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Filene’s Young Men’s Club
Fred E Wright
Plymouth Theatre
Washington Street
Wright
Charles H W. Hoyt
Carson Wins Bout From Teddy Murphy at Unity Cycle Club
Lawrence light heavy Tommy Carson defeats Teddy Murphy of Boston in a ten round decision. Kid Carter of Pawtucket stops Dick Pollard in eight rounds for a technical knockout. Terry Brooks of New York knocks out Tommy Murphy in the second round. Main event set: Joe Nelson of Lawrence vs Terry Martin of Manchester next Thursday.
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Lawrence
Jan
Unity Cycle Club
Tommy Carson
Teddy Murphy
Boston
Kid Carter
Pawtucket
R. I
Dick Pollard
Carter
Terry Brooks
New York
Tommy Murphy
Joe Nelson
Terry Martin
Manchester
Bradford Boat Club Amateur Boxing Results
About 500 fans watched Bradford Boat Club boxing at Cypress Hall Cambridge. Highlights included Jimmy Lynch defeating Harold Deshler at 110 pounds and Harry Stuart beating Jim Dundon in the 135 pound final. Other finals listed Joe Lavelle, John Beley, Barney Schneider, and Jim West among winners. Alfred J. Lill refereed.
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Bradford Boat Club
Cypress Hall
Cambridge
Jimmy Lynch
Harold Deshler
Dave
Harry Stuart
Boston
Jim Dundon
Alfred J. Lill
Jim West
South Boston
Young Dooley
Joe Lavelle
Riverside B. C
Harry Phelan
John Beley
Newtonville
Ted Grant
Barney Schneider
Roxbury
Johnny O’neil
Oarsman Charles H. Lewis Dies in Worcester
Charles H. Lewis, aged 36, a renowned New England oarsman, died in Worcester today. He began his rowing in 1898 in a single scull and later rowed in both single and double oared sculls.
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Worcester
Charles H. Lewis
New England
Lewis
Municipal Athletic Association of Boston Forms Large Membership
The first annual meeting elected officers led by Joseph B. Maccabe as president and A E Garland as first vice president. The group plans year round indoor and outdoor activities, aims to canvass Boston for members, and seeks cooperation with city departments to improve municipal gyms parks and beaches. Dues are $1 annually with potential larger contributions. Headquarters are at 6 Beacon Street.
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Municipal Athletic Association
Boston
Frank S.mason
A. E. Garland
F. R. North
Playground and Recreation Association of America
John F. Fitzgerald
Walter L. Collins
Bath
Hugh C. McGrath
Charles H. Slattery
Joseph B. Maccabe
A.E. Garland
Leonard D. Ahl
Dudley A., Sargent
James J. Phelan
E. B. Mero
Greater
Beacon Street
Worcester-New Haven Rivalry Ends 7-5
Worcester New Haven played a high scoring game as Worcester-NH defeated Worcester 7 to 5. Taunton Taunton beat Hartford 6 to 4. Waterbury routed Providence 7 to 0.
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Worcester
New Haven
Taunton
Hartford
Waterbury
Providence
Yale Asks For Stadium Plans
Yale alumni committee reports progress on athletic facilities and seeks designs for new structures on Yale grounds. A permanent fireproof football stand for at least 60 000 seats is proposed, plus a 20 000 seat fireproof stand for baseball. If track is separate, a 10 000 seat stand may be added. A clubhouse or field gymnasium with a large meeting room is also requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yale
Yale University
Pittsfield Man to Manage Green Bay in Wisconsin Illinois League
James Garry of Pittsfield Massachusetts signed as playing manager of the Green Bay Baseball Club. The outfielder previously played for Buffalo and Springfield teams and joins Green Bay in Wisconsin.
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Pittsfield
Green Bay
Wis
James Gary
Mass
Garry
Buffalo
Springfield
Billitter Retains Lightweight Wrestling Title in Detroit Bout
John Billitter of Toledo defended his lightweight title by defeating Henry Wirth of Chicago in a tense match at Battle Creek. After each wrestler won a fall, Wirth was disqualified for using a barred strangle hold.
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Battle Creek
Mich
John Billitter
Toledo
Henry Wirth
Chicago
Wirth
Buckley Chosen Captain of Everett High Eleven
George Buckley, a leading football star of 1911, was elected captain of the Everett High School team last night. The selection recognizes Buckley’s leadership and performance for the season.
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George Buckley
Everett
Janvrin Leaves Red Sox Amid Major League Exit
Harold Janvrin once hailed as a Boston prospect is no longer with the Red Sox and no longer a major leaguer. The schoolboy star, once tipped to rival Stuffy McInnis, exits the team in a surprising development.
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Harold Janvrin
Igy
Boston
McInnis
Red Sox
New York Boxers Tie After Fast 10 Rounds
Johnny Marto and Jack Goodman both of New York fought a fast clever 10 round draw at the National Sporting Club tonight.
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New York
Johnny Marto
Jack Goodman
National Sporting Club
Boston Red Sox Ship Seven Players to Jersey City
Like McHale and others dropped from the Boston roster last fall, Janvrin may return but McAleer revealed yesterday that seven players including McHale Lonergan Myers Thoney Purtell Smith and Janvrin were disposed of to Jersey City in September. Cady arrives as a promising catcher.
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McHale
Boston
Cady
Janvrin
Martin McHale
Walter Lonergan
Myers
Jack Thoney
Billie Purtell
Charlie Smith
Red Sox
McAleer
Boston Baseball Writers Wise
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