King's College Hockey at Arena Prepares for Tests
King's College Windsor squad trains after first practice as Tech, Harvard, and Canadian teams prep for upcoming games. Coach Frank Condon notes Harvard's strong roster while Claflin and Condon finalize officials and game format for six versus seven man hockey and a 15 minute period structure. Ernie Doody's name may join the official slate.
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Windsor
Tech
Frank Condon
King’s
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Harvard
King's
Claflin
Condon
Fred Rocque
Ernie Doody
Halifax
N. S
Jordan winner in 31 games at Boston YMCA event
Alfred Jordan former world checker champion won 31 of 40 checkers and drew six in a simultaneous six checker games at the Boston YMCA 316 Huntington Avenue. He triumphed in one of three chess matches while losing two to J Loomis. Drawn checkers included R Wilbur GC Russell P L H Wagner Dr Larrsen John Rea and K Lavelle.
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Boston Y. M. C. A
Huntington Avenue
J. Loomis
Jordan
R. Wilbur
GC Russell
P. L. H. Wagner
Dr. Larrsen
John Rea
K. Lavelle
Mifflin Armstrong Named Quaker Swimmers Leader
Philadelphia reports Mifflin Armstrong of the University of Pennsylvania has been chosen to lead the Quaker swimming team for the rest of the season replacing Eddie Shields who recently left college to pursue business opportunities.
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Philadelphia
Mifflin Armstrong
University of Pennsylvania
Armstrong
Eddie Shields
Burke Signs as First 1921 Red Sox Contract
Jimmie Burke former Browns manager and new Red Sox coach signed the first 1921 contract at the Carney Building. A letter accompanied the document expressing pleasure at joining the Hub and predicting the Red Sox will be heard from this year. Burke, a seasoned baseball head, will aid Manager Duffy.
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Carney
Jimmie Burke
Browns
Burke
Duffy
Boston Red Sox may trade for Buck Weaver replacement
The article notes Frazee and Duffy head to Chicago for the American League meeting where trades may be discussed to aid the White Sox who need a third baseman. Ed Foster from Boston is proposed as a fit to Chicago and Foster could be swapped for Buck Weaver. It contrasts Yankees’ grab-all policy with a possible Boston move aimed at aiding Chicago.
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Chicago
Duffy
Windy City
New York
Red Sox
Kid Gleason
Comiskey
White Sox
Boston
Buck Weaver
Buck
Edldie Foster
Gleason
Oscar Vitt
Foster
Yankees
Joe Dugan
Dugan
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Mack
Yale Polo Team Invited to Play at West Point
Yale's newly formed polo team received an invitation from Col. Lewis Brown, West Point team manager, to play at West Point later this month. The game would provide practice for Yale ahead of the indoor tournament in New York in February.
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Plains New Haven
West Point
Lewis Brown
New York
Newsboy Battler Faces Bitter Foe in Welterweight Bout
Frank Tillo of the North End meets his tough rival Harry Silva of the West End in a 10 round welterweight clash set for tomorrow night at the Commercial A. C. The bout marks Tillo’s first meeting with Silva as he steps up to challenge the seasoned opponent.
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Pride
West End
Frank Tillo
North End
A. C
Silva and Tillo set for marquee boxing clash at Commercial show
It is the first meeting between Silva and Tillo after a year of pursuit by Silva’s manager Charlie Frasea. Silva, a newsboy clown at South station, has 10 knockouts and key wins since 1919, including Nap Lajoie and Billy Burke, while Tillo seeks to end Silva’s run. A second notable bout features Johnny Ford versus Jack McCarthy, with strong advance sales reported for the show at 27 School street.
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Charlie Frasea
Tillo
North End
West
South Station
New England
Mechanics’ Building
Paddy Flynn
Everett
Roy McFarland
Frank Reppette
Earnie Yelle
Jack Flaherty
Paddy Minnhehan
McKirdy
School Street
BU Webfeet Open Season With Dartmouth Meet
Boston University unveils its first swimming season with Dartmouth as the Green Webfeet face off in the season opener on February 5 at Hanover. Manager Donald Richardson says about thirty men are practicing three times weekly in Brookline, with more dates to be announced.
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Dartmouth
Hanover
Donald Richardson
Brookline Tank
Herron Marries Louise Johnston after Golf Title Loss
Davidson Herron former national amateur golf champion wed Louise Johnston of Pittsburg in a ceremony held today. Miss Johnston witnessed Herron win the Oakmont title in 1919 and closely followed his Roslyn defense last summer, offering consolation after Woody Platt defeated him.
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Pittsburg
Davidson Herron
Louise Johnston
Johnston
Davey
Oakmont
Roslyn
Woody Platt
Crumpler Acquired by San Francisco From Detroit
Ty Cobb says pitcher Crumpler, a left hander, is obtained from the Detroit Americans for the San Francisco club of the Pacific Coast league. Cobb claims Crumpler has the reputation of being a second Babe Ruth in hitting.
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Crumpler
Detroit Americans
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Open Tournament for Pures at St. Joseph's
The St. Joseph's Amateur Boxing Society will hold an open tournament at Commercial Hall West End on January 4. Millings are planned in 108 115 and 125 open classes with a top billed special bout to be announced soon. Entries should be sent to the clubrooms at Cambridge Street.
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ST. Joseph’s
St. Joseph's
Midget Swimmer Ena Pettingill Challenges Nationwide
Ena Pettingill, 18, a standout in Baltimore Public Athletic League events, issues a challenge to race any United States midget girl swimmer at 100 yards. In only her second season, she has already clocked 40 yards in 24.2 seconds.
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Ena Pettingill
Public Athletic League
United States
Big Mat Night for Hub Fans
Wrestling in this city reaches the tin-edge stage tonight with mat tournaments planned by rival promoters at the Mechanics building and the Grand Opera House.
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Mechanics
Grand Opera House
Strangler Ed Lewis to defend title in Boston clash
Promoter Dare schedules heavyweight champion Ed Lewis to defend his title against Renato Gardini at Huntington avenue arena tonight after Lewis failed to arrive in Boston as expected. The show also features Tony Ajax vs Pat McCarthy and Chevalier vs George Katsonaros in semi finals with Gardini backed by a local following amid eye illness concerns sweeping wrestlers.
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Huntington Avenue Arena
Strangler
Ed Lewis
Joe Stecher
New York
Rtenato Gardini
Grand Opera House
George Tuohey
Tony Ajax
California
Pat McCarthy
Gardini
Lewis
Chevalier
W. Zbyszko
George Katsonaros
Post Sporting Rooms
Lewis- Gardini
F. J. Bailey
Board of Wealth
Stecher
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Dare
Legion Night at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Pauli the French bandmaster who served in the recent conflict appears at Bowdoin Square Theatre with patriotic selections and famous military airs. The American Legion highly regards him and tonight is set as Legion Night to renew old battlefield friendships.
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Bowdoin Square
Pauli
Bowdoin Square Theatre
American Legion
Seriously Hurt in Basketball
William Blayney of Claysville, a freshman at Washington and Jefferson College, was hospitalized with internal injuries after a practice basketball game. Doctors reported his condition serious.
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Washington, Penn
William Blayney
Claysville
Penn
Washington and Jefferson College
Shift Made in Harvard Team
Roger Buntin, former Newton High hockey star, displaced Harry Snelling as centre on the Harvard varsity. He helped beat the substitutes 2 0 with a goal, while George Owen scored the other. Dick Humphrey, Ned Bigelow, Bobby Emmons, Mac Bacon, Jab Holmes, and George Owen were in key roles at arena practice. The Crimson aim to ready for a game against King’s College Windsor Nova Scotia.
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Roger Buntin
Newton
Harry Snelling
Harvard
Buntin
Carl Stillman
George Owen
Dick Humphrey
Eli Stillman
Ned Bigelow
Rover
Bobby Emmons
Mac Bacon
Jab Holmes
Ralph Winsor
Bill Claflin
King’s College
Windsor
N. S
Crimson
Morrall and Davis Reach Massachusetts Championship Final
In the Wells Memorial checker tournament Morrall defeats Taylor three wins and one draw while Davis defeats Townsend five wins. The final between Morrall and Davis is set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Taylor and Townsend contesting third place.
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Wells Memorial
Herbert Morrall
D. S. Taylor
W. BE. Davis
Victor Townsend
Morrall
Taylor
Davis
Townsend
Trinity College Football Schedule Announced for 1926
Hartford Jan 5. Graduate Manager T C Hudson released a tentative schedule for Trinity College football. Notable games include Worcester Tech Oct 1 at Hartford Bowdoin Oct 15 at Hartford Boston University Oct 2 at Hartford Haverford Oct 29 at Hartford and NYU Nov 8 at New York.
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Conn
Trinity College
T. C. Hudson
Worcester Tech
Bowdoin
Boston University
Haverford
New York University
New York
O Neil Authorized to Act for Eastern League
Springfield January meeting of Eastern League directors empowers President Dan O Neil to decide on national agreement at Chicago next week. O Neil serves on the minor league committee. A 154 game schedule was set for April 27 opening and September 6 closing. Arthur Irwin new Hartford manager announced the purchase of players Carl-
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Springfield
Dan O'Neil
Chicago
O'Neil
Arthur Irwin
Hartford
Carl
Syracuse International Club Names Son and McAlpine
The Syracuse International club announces the appointment of Son and McAlpine to key roles within its organization. Both individuals bring extensive experience and are expected to lead upcoming community programs and outreach initiatives.
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The
Syracuse International Club
Penn hockey season opener delayed due to scheduling
The University of Pennsylvania ice hockey team will not open the season this Saturday against Yale. A satisfactory date for both teams is expected to be arranged next week, with a game versus Princeton also pending for next week.
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Jaan
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Princeton Ekaters
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