Red Sox Send Eight Early to Hot Springs for Spring Training
Boston manager McGuire orders eight players to begin workouts in Hot Springs on February 18, joining the team in Little Rock by March 10. The group includes Tannehill Criger McFarland Barrett and others to boost fitness before spring games. Barrett aims for outfield and captaincy, while Criger and Morgan hope early work aids recovery and form. The rest of the squad departs New York March 2 for Little Rock with North Carolina as a possible spring base for the Nationals.
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Winter
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Missouri
New York
Majestic Hotel
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Pro charges against Ewry cloud Halpin’s managership bid
The debate over Matt Halpin’s bid to head the American Olympic team to England centers on accusations against Ray Ewry. Halpin failed to prove his claims as the AAU investigation pressed for concrete proof while Ewry cooperated, proposing to show his prizes if the committee covers freight.
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England
Ray Ewry
Ewry
Halpin
Heargay
Boston Latin School may lack track team this year
Boston Latin School faces a weak turnout with few veterans and uncertain prospects for a team as captain Louis Stanton urges participation. Brookline High shows stronger early progress under Billy Daniels, with several good athletes including Harry McCafferey and Reggie Kennard. Roxbury Latin, Stone School, and other local schools field hopefuls with limited practice space and emerging captains guiding practice.
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Boston Latin School
Louis Stanton
Fred Burns
Brookline High
Billy Daniels
Boyd
Harry McCafferey
Volkmann
Exeter
Reggie Kennard
Ashley Adams
Ernest Nelson
Parker
Harry Lee
Stone School
Ted LaCroix
Dan Follett
Hughey McGrath
Bart Connolly
Ony
Seafort Smith
Cambridge
Francis O’brien
Charlesbank
Fernald
Cambridgeport Gym
Tufts Track
Hooper
Rowbotham
Brophy
Broughton
Day
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Brookline
Merritt Skates Too Fast for Veteran Fred White
Canadian roller skating champion Billy Merritt defeats veteran Fred White in a three heat match at Park Square rink. Merritt wins the first heat by two yards in 7:58 2-5, takes the second heat in 2:59 1-5, and edges White by a yard in the final mile race with a 3:06 time.
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Fred White
Chelsea
Park Square Rink
Merritt
White
Eeean
Dorchester Falls to English High in Division clash
English High School defeated Dorchester High 23 to 19 in a key division game after leading the second half from a 10 to 9 halftime score. Cronin sparked the Blue and Blue with a center shot, followed by Kelcher and Kelly baskets. Dorchester won the second teams game 21 to 10. Attendance was 809.
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English High School
English High
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Kelcher
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S. Roberts
R. F
Dimnatria
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Snyder
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Goldstein
Milton High Five Beats Canton High In 19 12 Victory
Milton High defeated Canton High 19 to 12 thanks to team work. Players listed include Craig Flynn Ross Reynolds Cate with goals from floor and fouls, referees, scorers, and local attendance noted.
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Eastern Yachtsmen Offer Bonus for Valmore Yacht
A syndicate led by R E Emmett offers William Hale Thompson a 2500 bonus above the purchase price to buy his schooner Valmore. The group aims to race the boat in next spring's Marblehead to Bermuda from eastern ports. Thompson, president of the New Illinois Athletic Club, bought the 41 foot vessel last summer and has not decided to sell.
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Thompson While On A Pleasure Trip In the Hast
Bank President John Tenor Announces Run in 24th District
Pittsburg report says John Tenor former globe trotter with Spaulding and ex Elks official now seeks Congress in the 24th district. His nomination and election appear certain.
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Globe
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Fives Play Tonight on Columbia Theatre Stage
Basketball as a theatrical attraction will be tried at the Columbia Theatre this evening. Manager Farren selects the strong Roxbury team and its rival the Brightons for the opening card. The stage will be converted into a court and a net will span the proscenium to protect the audience.
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Quillin Signs 1908 Contract with White Sox
CHICAGO IL January report says CHICAGO American League infielder L E Quillin signed his 1908 contract with the White Sox and President Comiskey received the document this morning He denied a rumored disposition to Milwaukee confirming the loyalty of the Chicago club.
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Milwaukee
Funeral Viewings Mark George Dixon, Boxing Icon
The body of George Dixon lay in state at Hutchins’ chapel on Shawmut avenue with hundreds of sporting men and friends in attendance. The casket showed masses of floral tributes and messages from across the country as plans moved toward interment at Mt Hope Cemetery after services at the Charles Street M E Church. The Longacre Athletic Club in New York initially resisted burial out of state, with plans and prayers held there before the body arrived in Boston.
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St. Cyprian Chapel
Aban Elmer
Brooklyn Evangelist Church
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Catherine Dixon
Charles Street
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Mt. Hope Cemetery
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Los Angeles Pase
Pacific Athletic Club
Carruth Team Sets Record in City League Bowling
The Carruth team of the City League posted a record total of 1570 against Webster with high strings of 502 529 and 539. The mark had been equalled five years ago by Somerset but never surpassed in local bowling history.
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Somerset
Kanaly challenges Shrubb to 88 yard race for 1000 dollars
Frank M. Kanaly declares a match race against Alfred Shrubb of 88 yards for 1000 dollars. The event would be held on any date between June 1 and July 1, 1908 on a quarter mile cinder track with officials, track, date, and gate receipts to be mutually agreed. January 8, 1908.
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al Shrubb
Frank M. Kanaly
Alfred Shrubb
Columbia Abandons Riley Rowing with Yale and Harvard
Columbia coach Moore said no race will be rowed this year with Yale or Harvard due to changes in training methods at New Haven and Cambridge. The decision removes Yale and Harvard from Columbia’s schedule for the season.
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Checker match caps a season with big names and big stakes
The report highlights E K Chapman of Maine versus R Plaisted of Wells Memorial Club, a key season match won by Plaisted 3 2 with three draws. It notes Irish American A C at Madison Square Garden offering solid gold prizes and a $5000 fund for top five finishes, and covers Joe Corbett’s release by Brooklyn and a looming indoor track duel between Philadelphia and New York as Middle Atlantic and Metropolitan AAU leagues clash.
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Gossip of the Boxers in Chelsea bouts and upcoming matches
Boxing notes from Chelsea highlight a Monday night card at Winnisimmer Club featuring Matty Baldwin and Kid Goodman, with Billy Connaty, Denny Ryan, Kid Freeman, and Kid Manning in supporting lightweight bouts. News covers training plans, membership card rules, and potential future matchups involving Patsy, Joe Walcott, Jimmy Gardner, Freddie O'Brien, Packy McFarland, and others.
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University City
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Brush Urged to Pay $1000 Fine by National League
The National Commission in Cincinnati wired President John T. Brush of the New York club to pay within a week the $1000 fine levied last winter for refusing to play in New Orleans. The group reviews last year’s schedules to balance holiday and Sunday dates for fair club benefits, with decisions pending for weeks.
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Mets Elect New Officers At Metropolitan Driving Club Meeting
At a meeting last evening the Metropolitan Driving Club elected officers led by President C. H. Belledell and vice presidents A. S. Bigelow H. M. Whitney F. G. Hall J. W. N Stults John Shepard C. H. Leonard Munroe Goodspeed. W. D. Hunt named secretary and treasurer. Directors include John Shepard A. L. Parker H Belledeu C H Traiter W J Furbush Ja H Cushman Munroe Gooded George A. Graves Isaac Sexton F C Carmon George A. Hicks J A Bailey J V Stults. Total club membership listed at 850.
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C. H. Leonard
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W. D. Hunt
A. L. Parker
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Boston Triumph in First Local Polo Game
Boston defeats Providence 5 to 3 at Park Square Rink in a thriller. Captain Bobby Hart leads with three goals while Kid Sutherland stands out in goal stopping 52 drives. McGilvray shines for Providence and the crowd erupts as Boston earns an early season win.
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Kid) Sutherland
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Bobby” Hart
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Harvard Acts on Football
Harvard athletic committee endorses a seven member head coach selection panel chosen by the team captain. Members named include Burr Garcelon Fearing Farley Haughton Marshall Newhall and Burr. The committee will be on the field twice weekly and can influence coaching decisions and attend meetings.
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Harvard Freshmen Rout Wellesley High 43 13
Harvard freshman team dominated Wellesley High School 43 to 13 in the opening game. Weillman led with six baskets, Jameson five, while Miller and Sibley added points in a decisive early-season win. Referee I S Brown. Timer McKenny. Time 5 and 20 minute halves.
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Walthour to Meet Nat Butler at Park Square Garden
Atlanta cyclist Robert Walthour is set for his first Park Square Garden appearance in a motor-paced heat against Nat Butler of Cambridge. They’ll race three five mile heats, with fast times anticipated, as part of a program featuring two additional professional events and amateur races.
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Atlanta
New Park Square Garden Track
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Harvard Crew Candidacy Gets Early Individual Coaching
Harvard plans early coaching for prospective crew members to restore intercollegiate prestige. Coach Wray will devote afternoon sessions on Monday Wednesday and Friday to prepare candidates, with the first call delayed to February 11.
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Wray
Williams to skate in Pittsburg tournament
Charles Williams, the speedy roller skater, took the 10:30 a. m. train yesterday for Pittsburg to fulfill a racing engagement. He was accompanied by Holden of Lynn.
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