Harvard Track Men Begin Spring Training in Cambridge
Harvard's track team opened spring training in Cambridge with strong prospects and over 100 candidates. Ex captain Joe Illis is the only loss from last year as Trainer John Graham dedicates full attention to the Crimson. Ives clears 5 feet 9 inches in high jump while Colwell and Clerk are expected to boost sprint and distance events.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Joe Illis
John Graham
Boston Athletic Association
Crimson
Ives
Colwell
Clerk
Europe
Doubt About Shamrock II Remains In Brooklyn
New York yachtmen question whether Shamrock II will ever leave Robins's shipyard Erie Basin Brooklyn. A prominent naval architect and yachtsman says he does not think the yacht will be put overboard again, maintaining his view on the vessel's future serviceable qualities.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Robins’s
Erie Basin
Brooklyn
Auto Show Planned in Symphony Hall for March
A local automobile trade meeting held at the Pope building yesterday decided to host an automobile show in Symphony Hall during the week of March 14. About 20 local dealers attended, and the Boston Automobile Association was formed with Kenneth A. Skinner as president, W. E. Eldridge as vice president, C. I. Campbell as secretary, and W. Underhill as treasurer. A legislative committee was named to oppose potential adverse bills in the current Legislature.
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Pope
Symphony Hall
Boston Automobile Association
Kenneth A. Skinner
W. E. Eldridge
C. I. Campbell
W. Underhill
B. A. A. Indoor Meet Set for February Evening
The 14th annual B A A indoor meet will be held February 14 at Mechanics' Hall. Eastern stars gather as Harvard and Yale are eyed for a star team race. Open events mirror last winter with a two mile indoor championship and an invitation 40 yard dash featuring Duffey Scheuer and Shick. Prizes awarded to top three in each event. Entries close February 8 with G B Billings and a 50 cent entry fee per event.
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Mechanics’ Genera
Harvard
Yale
G. B. Billings
Yale Names Lr. W. H. Murphy Head Coach for Season
Yale baseball management announces Lr. W. H. Murphy of the class of 1893 will lead the team as head coach for the coming season. He arrives in New Haven around February first and will be assisted periodically by former Yale players with a professional coach possibly joining. Pitchers will be called out tomorrow and the rest of the squad within three weeks.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale Baseball Management
Lr. W. H.murphy
Charlestown Wheelmen Elect Officers for New Year
The Charlestown Wheelmen met to elect officers for the ensuing year. Elected: President S. A. Porter. Vice-President J. F. McElhenny Jr.. Recording Secretary F. J. Hudson. Treasurer W. F. Monahan. Financial Secretary P. A. Spieler. Sergeant at Arms George Roche. Directors J. J. Barry, James Breslin, John Murphy. Road officers Captain John Murphy. First Lieutenant James Breslin. Second Lieutenant A. W. Rich. Bugler James Simpson. Ensign Charles Davis.
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Charlestown Wheelmen
S. A. Porter
J. F. McElhenny, Jr
F. J. Hudson
W. F. Monahan
P. A. Spieler
George Roche
J. J. Barry
James Breslin
John Murphy
Harvard Introduces H 2nd for Second Eleven Football Team
For the first time Harvard awards the H 2nd designation to members of the second football team. Last fall’s recipients include C. G. Dodge, S. Wilder, R. Oveson, R. G. Coburn, H. B. Parker, S. H. Noyes, E. W. Leonard, A. Goodhue, W. T. Piper, C. E. McGlensey, F. M. Ives, K. H. Schoellkopf, L. A. Crocker, E. B. Mason, L., F. W. Lehmann, W. V. MacDonald.
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Harvard
C. G. Dodge
S. Wilder
R. Oveson
R. G. Coburn
H. 8. Parker
S. H. Noyes
E. W. Leonard
A. Goodhue
W. T. Piper
C. E. McGlensey
F. M. Ives
K. H. Schoellkopf
L. A. Crocker
BE. K. Mason
F. W. Lehmann
W. V. MacDonald
Nonunion Coal Men Testify To Violence In Strike
Philadelphia January 17 non union miners tell the coal strike commission of lawlessness in the anthracite regions. testimony cites murder assault larceny dynamite damage to houses dams bridges trains and a girl teacher dismissed for brother who worked during the strike. witnesses describe stoning beatings mob attacks and a youth stabbed. commission plans two more days of testimony with Brigadier General Gobin and field commanders expected on the stand.
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Philadelphia
Coal Strike Commission
Gobin
Thomas Washaiski
Hazleton
Pardee & Co
Gray
David IL. Jenkins
Pottsville
Silver Creek
Reading Company
New Philadelphia
Coal ships crowd Boston harbor as relief from New England shortage
The Forest Brook brings 3915 tons of anthracite from Swansea and 23 barges plus 15 schooners head for Boston with about 20 000 tons of domestic coal. Fog slowed transit as many vessels from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Newport News and nearby ports sail in or near the harbor awaiting docking at Charlestown navy yard.
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New England
Forest Brook
Hunter
Swansea
Wales
Charlestown Navy Yard
Thomas W. Lawson
Highland Light
Cape Cod
Newport News
Metropolitan Coal Company
Lawson
Hamburg
Philadelphia
Bos
Childe Harold
John J. Hanson
Charles Noble Simmons
Wellfleet
Florence and Lillian
Pendleton Satisfaction
Jacob S. Winslow
William F H. Davenport
William I. Elkins
Charles J. Willard
New York City
Perth Amboy
Abbie C. Stubbs
Edgewater
N. J
John W. Dana
Hoboken
Baltimore
Boston
Henry C. Barrett
Ida C. Southwell
Marie F. Cummings
Samuel W. Hathaway
William Yerkes
Mary Manning
R. R. Thomas
Corbin
Maple Hill
Lynn
Reading
Lancaster
Salem
Monitor
Newburyport
Baer Promises Action Over Coal Price Hikes
New York reports coal supply now under operator control with prices rising for consumers. Anthracite sold to dealers at 9.75 and 10 dollars a ton fob, retailers charging 12 to 12.50. Readings president George F Baer pledges to blacklist any agent or retailer charging extortionate prices and vows no further increases by coal-carrying companies. Independent mines expected to gain from higher city prices as railroads distribute along routes.
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New York
George F. Baer
Reading Company
Dudley Triumphs in Candie Pin League Showdown
Medford visited Dudley in the Gilt Edge Candie Pin league last evening and dropped two games. Dudley recovered after a rough start in string one to win the second and third with a strong brace. Medford’s Cole rolled 271 as the high individual score in a measured, bustling bowling night.
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Dudley
Cole
Charlestown
Kernwood
Marston
Middleby
Cree
Barbers
Ito
Christopher
Goeppel
Palmer
Campbell
Telephone League Scores At Bea con Chambers
In Bea con Chambers Telephone League matches Construction beat Auditors in two games while Superintendent's Office whitewashed Sub-Inspectors. Scores list Danforth Creeman and King with points noted.
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Beacon Chambers
Auditors
Superintendent's Office
T'd. Danforth
Creeman
King
Fels Naptha Soap Ad Claims Easier Cleaning
The ad urges readers to use Fels Naptha soap for tough stains and to follow directions. It warns against boiling or scalding items and promises a return from the older washing method.
Palmo Tablets Promise Morning Recovery After Night of Revelry
The ad touts Palmo Tablets to restore stomach tone, soothe nerves, regulate kidneys, and impart a youthful feel after festive nights. Priced at 65 cents per box with a 12 box guarantee, the offer includes free book and lists multiple local sellers such as Walker Rintels Drug Co, Beach Street, and Klein's Tremont and Boylston corner.
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Harrison Ave
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School St
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Friend St
Klein's
Tremont
Boyle St
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Washington T
Iceman's Hsi in Elfman's Eye at Municipal Court
In a North End street obstruction case, ex-Judge Henry S. Dewey defends Benjamin Elfman charged with obstructing foot passage and profanity. Testimony from Officer Cooke and others described a scuffle at the Parmenter Street patrol box, with conflicting accounts of the boxer’s actions and the signal service records. Court adjourned at noon and to resume the next day.
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Henry S. Dewey
Benjamin Elfman
Ely
Dewey
Station 1
Warren
Rufe Fessenden
Mr. Dewey
Mr. Cooke
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Donovan
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Elfman
Police
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Hurtwitz
Salem Street
Harvard Football Shoes Payment Linked to 1901 Team
Manager Schweppe of the Harvard Athletic association paid M P Toohey for shoes worn by the 1901 Harvard football team. Toohey sued the university for 112 dollars but lost on a technicality. The $103 payment came through graduate manager Hugh Blythe.
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Harvard Athletic Association
M. P. Toohey
Harvard
Middlesex Court
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The
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University
Hugh Blythe
St Johns Institute Routs Hingham A A In 34 21 Victory
The St Johns Literary Institute basketball team defeated Hingham A A 34 to 21 at Institute Hall. Reagan led with six floor goals, Corbett added five, Segrue three, Desmond four, Kimball four, Crowell two, Collins two, Gibson two. Kimball scored from a foul. Referees Murphy and Whalen. Time two 20 minute halves. Attendance about 300.
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Hingham A. A
Institute Hall
Bie
Hingham A
Greely
Kimball Segrue
Collins Desmond
J. D
Gibson
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Desmond
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Murphy
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Harvard's Fencing Squad Named for Intercollegiate Bouts
Harvard selects ten fencers T D Roberts H W Holmes H J Elam H St Gaudens W M Wright A K Miller R FE Daniels R Merrill J Bryant and H W Barnum. They will train daily at the Boston Athletic Association in preparation for intercollegiate bouts in New York in March. The first college bout is February 14 against Columbia at Cambridge.
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Harvard
T. D. Roberts
H. W. Holmes
H. J. Elam
H. St. Gaudens
W. M. Wright
A. K. Miller
R. FE. Daniels
R. Merrill
J. Bryant
H. W. Barnum
Boston Athletic Association
New York
Columbia
Cambridge
Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne Featured in Menu Ad
An advertisement urges cafes clubs buffets and private side boards not to be without Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne, highlighting its availability for varied social settings and event use.
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Cook
Baseball Peace Conference Set for Cincinnati Friday
Ban Johnson, president of the American League, announced that the peace conference between the American and National leagues will be held in Cincinnati on Friday, January 9. The meeting aims to settle disputes between the two major leagues.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
Cincinnati
Billiard Match in Class B Draws Large Crowd
Last night at Splaine and Cutler’s the third 14 inch balk line Class B amateur game drew a large audience. Clarkson showcased a jump shot and nursing display as scores built toward a close finish. Tonight Fred Holmes of the 995th Artillery will face J. S. Wood of the same club in the next round.
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Splaine & Cutler’s
Clarkson
Tonicht
Fred Holmes
995Th Artillery
J. S. Wood
Clinton Defeats Lawrence in Fast Hockey Match
Clinton beat Lawrence 7 to 2 in Clinton on Jan 7 as Hayes and Burgess led the visitors. Gardiner was injured in the second period and replaced by Wahl while Farrell and Cashman starred for Clinton.
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Clinton
Lawrence
Hayes
Burgess
Gardiner
Wahl
Farrell
Cashman
Lowell Defeats Providence 12 to 4 in Jan 7 Game
Providence fell to Lowell 12 to 4 as Lewis Hart and Jean starred for Lowell while Mallory stood out for Providence. Mallory’s goalkeeping was exceptional in the contest.
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Lowell
Jan
Providence
Lewis
Hart
Jean
Mallory
Train Bandits Attempt Mail Robbery in East
In Gouverneur New York two men boarded a Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg train and forced entry into the mail car. Clerk Stack surrendered valuables but the robbers fled or were captured. one remained at large, the other jailed in Canton. The incident occurred as the train traveled about 60 miles per hour. identities of the would be robbers are unknown.
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Watertown
N. Y
Rome
Ogdensburg
Gouverneur
Stack
Canton
Columbia Yacht Club elects officers at annual meeting
The Columbia Yacht Club held its annual meeting at the City Point clubhouse with Commodore Doherty presiding. Officers elected include Commodore Frank E. Granger vice commodore Hiram Patterson rear commodore M. B. Roach treasurer A. B H. Justice secretary Charles F. Stream measurer J. R. Young and multiple trustees and committee members led by J. E. Doherty Hiram Patterson George H. Cobb and Raymond Shepheard among others.
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Columbia Yacht Club
City Point
Commodore Doherty
Frank E. Granger
Hiram Patterson
M. B. Roach
A. B H. Justice
Charles F. Stream
J. R. Young
J. E. Doherty
J. E. Justice
R. J. Huntley
George H. Cobb
Walter I. Paine
James W. Booth
Thomas A. Shepheard
James F. Matherson
Regatta
Philip F. Pfund
John I. Young
John E. Hunt
Edward Dillenhunt
Charles H. Heath
BE. H. Shepheard
George A. Winnas
Joseph Spry
F. W. Fraser
James Leveridge
Squantum Yacht Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting held last evening Squantum Yacht Club elected Commodore Charles H. Bryant and vice commodore George W. Glover. Rear commodore Charles J. Hendrie secretary Ernest M. Tribou treasurer A L Hill measurer Fred M. David and trustee Frederick J. Stewart. Regatta committee members are William J. Croucher Ernest J. Hendrie Edward J. Patterson and Dr F A Locke.
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Squantum Yacht Club
Charles H. Bryant
George W. Glover
Charles J. Hendrie
Ernest M. Tribou
A. L. Hill
Fred M. David
Frederick J. Stewart
William
J. Croucher
Ernest J. Hendrie
Edward J. Patterson
F. A. Locke
Half Holiday for City Employees
Circulars from the Mayor to department heads announce a plan to condense annual department reports and grant a half holiday on Saturdays in 1903 without loss of pay. The measures aim to reduce length of reports and provide periodic time off.
Cholera Strikes U S Garrison on Leyte Island
Manila dispatch reports cholera attacking the American garrison at Ormok Leyte. Nine men from Company B Eleventh Infantry contracted the disease and five died. Ormok post quarantined. Cholera persists in Mindanao Leyte and parts of other southern islands.
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Ormok
Leyte
Mindanao
Boxing Gossip Sparks Jeffries Corbett Rematch Bid
The Hayes Valley Club of San Francisco offers a $20,000 purse for a Jeffries versus Corbett rematch in San Francisco this summer, with Fort Erie Club also eyeing a bid. The column notes ongoing rumors and press-agent chatter, plus other boxing talk from Kid McCoy, Charley Farrell, Emergency Kelly, Joe Mullins, and updates on Griffo and English plans.
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Jim Corbett
Hayes Valley Club
San Francisco
Fort Erie Club
Jeffries
Corbett
Kid McCoy
Indianapolis
Charley Farrell
Joe Mullins
Farrel
Mullins
Farrell
Kelly
Walter Slade
Kid King
South
Young Coleman
North End
Lawrence
Steve Mahoney
Philadelphia
Jimmy Briggs
Chester Goodwin
Briggs
Goodwin
Mahoney
Belfi Walcott
Patsey Sweeney
Yo Griffo
West
Lou Houseman
Inter-Ocean
Griffo
Parson Davies
Larry Temple
Kid Broad
England
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Temple
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Walcott Confident After Wins Over Cote and Gardner
Walcott notes it took 15 rounds to stop Arthur Cote while Gardner lasted five. He remains confident in handling Lowell's young talent and is focused on future challenges.
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Walcott
Arthur Cote
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Kennedy Leads Boxing Class at Crite Icon Boxing School
KENNEDY, an instructor at the Crite Icon Boxing School, teaches a session at 1160 Washington Street, guiding students through basic stance and punching drills in a compact training room.
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Icon Boxing School
Rao
Kennedy
Washingon St
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