Rumor links Harry Lord return to Boston Red Sox
A Boston rumor claims Harry Lord, longtime White Sox captain and third baseman, could rejoin the Red Sox with possible talks of swapping with Tris Speaker. The piece notes Lord’s Maine roots, ties to Boston figures, and potential infield reshuffle if the deal occurs, impacting both clubs in the 1912 season.
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Pin Topplers Getting Back Into Good Fettle
The City league resumes after a holiday lull as Carruth holds first with a five point lead over Murray & Irwin. McCarthy and Hayward battle for the bottom spots while Chauncy faces Toylston in a key contest. Elite tests on foreign alleys loom as teams acclimate to outside conditions.
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Political Advertisement Declares Campaign Platform
A political advertisement outlines a candidate’s platform and calls for votes. It emphasizes policy positions, endorsements, and a call to participate in the upcoming election.
Tigers poised for college hockey honors led by Hobe Baker
Roving sports notes mention Princeton hockey star Hobe Baker as a potential season leader, with Sammy White of Princeton football cited for past glory. The piece also discusses Langford McVey boxing rematch ideas, Flanagan the hammer thrower choosing national allegiance, and Dartmouth football under Frank Cavanaugh for continued Green strength.
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Letters From The Sports World Mention Various Athletes
The column lists names including Johnn Mooney Matty Baldwin Joe Walcott Sam Andersen and Alex McLean with notes on how they should steer clear of an American and a wrestler. It mentions Jimmy Britt being avoided as lightweight world champion and notes no official Are mory A. A. 10 mile cross country run for Feb 22. It also covers forthcoming coast artillery games and a claim about the Swedish Olympic marathon distance.
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Yale Captain Ill in Chicago Delays Coaching Plans
Yale announces delaying next season’s coaching plans as Captain Jesse Spalding remains ill at his Chicago home. He returned home for Christmas, has been sick ten days, diagnosed as tonsillitis after initial diphtheria fears.
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Quincy Tourney Sets Amateur Boxing Matches
The Quincy Athletic Association hosts its third annual boxing tourney Tuesday evening at St Marys Hall West Quincy with open classes at 115 125 and 135 pounds. A special 145 pound bout features P A Lavelle of Riverside B Q gym against Edward Bennett of Quincy A A.
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Sandow Mertes Named Pacific League Umpire for 1912
Jan 7 report states Sandow Mertes, former New York Nationals left fielder in 1904 to 1905, has been chosen as an umpire in the Pacific League for the 1912 season.
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