Peerless Leader Signs to Manage Highlanders
Newsroom reports reveal that Charley Farrell arranged to hire former Cubs star Chance as manager of the New York Americans. Chance signs a three year contract at 25000 per year plus five percent of net earnings, with training to start February 11 in New York. The club plans a Bermuda workout and a Chicago event named Chance Day while May brings the first visit to Comiskey Park.
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New York Americans
Mr. Farrell
Johnson
Chance
League
National Commission
Cincinnati
New York
Bermuda
Farrell
Chicago
Comiskey Park
C. A. Comiskey
Cub
California
McMahon Brothers
Jose Rivers
Leach Cross
McMahons
Empire A. C
Boxing Commission
Cape Shore fleet arrives as gales deter shipping
Nine schooners reach T wharf amid dull business and high prices. Captains report rough Cape Shore weather over the past week. Prices list haddock six cents and other catches mainly in the mid to low teens per pound. Several vessels sail, are overdue, or wrecked, including the Future and S. P. Willard, with crews rescued or unaccounted. The Jeseric carries about 10 million pounds of tea from Japan and China.
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T Wharf
Cape Shore
Haddock
Cc Ceweees
Erik
Reeceae Ok
Conqueror
Manomet
Rose Standish
Harriett
Mary Curtis
Alice
Ernest Parson
Pontiac
Sacheyn
Brow Head
Liverpool
Boston
Future
Macdonald
Port Nampa
Washington, D. C
Cape Hatteras
Philadelphia
R. R. Freeman
Ivernia
Cunard Line
Queenstown
Ireland
S. P. Willard
Winning Point Beach
Gabrus
Halifax
N. S
Mystic Wharf
Verna & Esther
Kennebunk
John O'Neil
Provincetown
George P. O’neil
Highland Light
Hull
Leyland
Boston Light
Red Star
Manitou
Fernley
Bremen
Kassama
Calcutta
Louisiana
Copenhagen
Galileo
England
R. W. Hopkins
Ponce
Porto Rico
Vineyard Haven
Nébska
Belano
Shipping News Miniature Almanac Highlights Ports
The almanac notes sunrises at 7:13 and 4:30 set, day length nine hours seventeen minutes, and high and rise tides at specific times. Arrivals include Cliftonian, Bostonian, City of Gloucester, Eureka, and more from Baltimore to New York and Gloucester. Departures list Kasenga and Cherokee among others destined for New York and Norfolk with tug and barge movements.
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Cliftonian
Jones
Rotterdam
Halifax
Peter H. Crowell
Kent
Baltimore
H. F.dimock
O’donnell
New York
May Archer
Archibald
Beverly
Salem
Bostonian
Clark
Manchester
Liverpool
Lexington
Nickerson
Newport News
Norfolk
City of Gloucester
Linneken
Gloucester
Hercules
Newburyport
Eureka
BK. L
Pillsbury
Swim
Lynn
Kasenga
Cherokee
Aurora
Malden
McDorman
Herman Winter
Newton
Sewall
Former N. H. S. coach to lead Roxbury Latin track team
Charles McCarthy, ex Noble and Greenough coach and former BC Georgetown sprinter, has been chosen to coach the Roxbury Latin School track team and began work with the squad yesterday afternoon.
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N. 2 G
Roxbury Latin
Charles McCarthy
Noble & Greenough
Roxbury Latin School
McCarthy
Boston College
Georgetown University
St Marys C T A Society Seeks Fast Amateur Basketball Games
The St Marys C T A Society of West Quincy invites managers to arrange games with top amateur teams in the state. In prior years four members of the Quincy A A A champions hailed from St Marys. Address John J Joyce 19 Bates Ave West Quincy Mass.
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St. Mary’s C. T. A. Society of
West Quincy
Quincy A. A
St. Mary’s
John J. Joyce
Bates Avenue
Mass
Boxing Bill Said 10 Be Under Way
Rumors persist that state legislators may push a boxing bill similar to New York. Despite signals and optimism, progress has been slow and the source doubts any "pro" boxing in Boston this year.
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Pilgrim A. A
New York
Boston
Beacon Hill
Maine
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Boxing Law Debate Shapes New England Boxing Scene
Massachusetts lawmakers discuss legalizing boxing citing public demand and sport value. They oppose commercial promoter driven bills and favor standards like New York style rules, licensed promoters, and bond requirements to ensure fair play. Meanwhile Brockton hosts amateur tournament as New York boxing scene tests permit legality with the Empire A C show under scrutiny.
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Brockton
Clark Hall
St. Patrick’s T. A. Society
New England
Dennis J. Driscoll
Ward Street
Phillies release pitcher Roger Salmon to Louisville club
Philadelphia today announced the release of pitcher Roger Salmon to Louisville on an optional agreement that allows his return to the local team if needed.
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Philadelphia
American League Baseball Club
Today
Roger Salmon
Louisville
St Marys First Team Beats Peatgut Five 80 to 0
St Marys Charles Town first team defeated Peatgut Five Roxbury by 80 to 0. St Marys second team beat Mission Church five by 5 to 0.
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St. Mary's
Charlestown
Peatgut
Roxbury
St. Marys
Mission Church
Gardner predicts strong Red Sox prospects for 1913 flag
Larry Gardner visits Boston offices and backs the Red Sox as favorites to win the 1913 American League title. He praises George Stallings leadership, doubts Washington’s dominance, and notes the Brav es are building on the same core after winter months in Vermont. Gardner plans to stay in town through Saturday.
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New England
Red Sox
Larry Gardner
Boston
Braves
Enosburg Falls
Engle
Larry
Stahl
Clyde
Nicke
John Morrill
Stallings
Gaffney
Gardner
Sox
Athletics
Washington
Boylston St
Massachusetts
Scotia St
Cambria St
French Carriage Co
Hudson-Colby Co
Rence Minot
Tremont St
Jennings Toasted at Winter League Dinner in His Honor
Hugh Jennings, baseball manager and actor, was dined and toasted by the Winter League and guests at Woodbury's cafe. The merry gathering honored the Tiger manager with warm words and fellowship as part of the evening's tribute.
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Hugh Jennings
Winter League
Woodbury
Tiger
M A A Hike in Three Parts Announced by Municipal AYA
A three part cross country hike planned for next Saturday afternoon by the Municipal AYA features routes entirely outside the city. Route No 1 runs eight miles through Blue Hill Reservation from West Quincy to Blue Hill avenue with hills on the course. Route No 2 starts at Mattapan square at 3 oclock, travels Brush Hill road to Great Blue Hill and ends at Blue Hill avenue. Route No 3 is a four and a half mile park walk starting at Randolph avenue and Administration road ending at Blue Hill avenue.
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Blue Hill Reservation
Quincy
New Haven Road
Chickatawbut Hill
Randolph Avenue
Administration Road
Great Blue Hill
Blue Hill Avenue
Boston Winter League Dinner Highlights Baseball Ties
A pre dinner reception featured vaudeville songs and voices from baseball figures led by toastmaster Arthur D Cooper. Speakers included President McAleer of the Red Sox and Hugh McBreen with many others praising friendship with the guest and inviting the Winter League to attend Hanky Panky next week. The event ended with a dinner speech declaring Boston the greatest baseball town and a theatre outing to see Jennings and Ben Smith.
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Arthur D. Cooper
Arthur
President McAleer
Red Sox
Hugh McBreen
Herman Nickerson
Braves
Fred Lake
Hugh Duffy
Patsy Donovan
Robert McRoy
Joe Burns
Jim Gray
Louis Pieper
Jim Donnelly
Harry Cooper
Majestic Theatre
Hughie
Hugh
Winter League
Jennings
Boston
National Theatre
Ben Smith
James R. M’aleer
Robert M’roy
Thomas W. Murray
Daniel Noonan
M. A. O'Neill
Charles F. Riordan
John T. Slattery
Justin Sidley
Patrick Dunslane
Henry Berle
John S. Dooley
Michael McDonough
J. J. Fitzgerald
James Donnelly
A. F. Christian
Edward J. O’brien
John J. Gallahue
Jack Donnelly
John O’donnell
James Gray
John W. Campbell
Joseph Collins
John Ducey
Louis E. Vincent
F. W. McGrail
Hartford Club Signs Young Pitcher Hipful
The Hartford club of the Eastern Association has signed a young pitcher named Hipful to strengthen its roster this season.
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Hartford Club
Hipful
Neall Calls Meeting to Elect Successor in Lexington
President William Neall calls a meeting for January 10 in Lexington Kentucky at the Blue Grass Pavilion to elect his successor.
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William Neall
Blue Grass Pelieve
Lexington
Morningstar to Meet Sutton in 18.1 Billiards Showdown
Ora C Morningstar world 18.1 billiards champion faces challenger George Sutton in Pittsburgh tonight. The winner claims the 18.1 title, all gate receipts, a $560 side wager, and a diamond trophy.
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Pittsburgh
Penn
Ora C. Morningstar
George Sutton
Flynn Wed Same Day He Met Actress Bride
The actress known as Mrs Flynn describes her rushed marriage to Lefty Flynn after meeting him at St Nicholas Rink. She defends her past, asserts independence, and explains living under the name Mrs MacDonald to avoid gossip while cashing in her own money and jewels. The couple plans to move to Rector Street as Lefty begins work in his father’s office.
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Flynn
Bride
MacDonald
John H. MacDonald
Yale
Lefty
St. Nicholas Rink
Maurice Bennett
Rector Street
Woodland Star C L Becker Wins at Pinehurst
C L Becker of Woodland Golf Club defeated I P Robeson of Oak Hill Rochester 6 up 4 to play in the first match round of the 10th annual midwinter golf tournament at Pinehurst North Carolina. Walter J Travis of Garden City won over W B Truesdale Foxhill 8 up 6 to play. Semi finals set for Friday and finals Saturday.
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Pinehurst
N. C
C. L. Becker
Woodland Golf Club
I’. K. Robeson
Oak Hill Club
Rochester
Walter J. Travis
Garden City
Truesdale
Foxhill
Bronson Sets Busy Schedule For Welter Title Bid
Indianapolis January 8 Ray Bronson reigning welterweight claimant lists three fights in 20 days. He meets Spike Kelly January 18 in Memphis eight rounds then Hilliard Lang January 15 in Indianapolis then Tommy Howell January 22 in Kansas City ten rounds. He plans a world tour starting February with matches in London and possibly England and France before Australia. Snowy Baker invites Bronson to Australia for welter title bouts. Bronson drawn crowds worldwide after 1910 world tour.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ray Brongton
Spike” Kelly
Memphis
Hilliard Lang
Tommy Howell
Kansas City
Bronson
Johnny Sommers
London
National Sporting Club
England
France
Australia
Snowy Baker
Hugh McIntosh
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Sclon
Rivers Vs
Cross
Phillies
Salmon
Eagle
Office of
McAleer
Braves’ Office
George Stallings
Vermont
Franklin Field
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Sutton
Thos. Snow & Son
Snow’s
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Mr. Hall
Woodland
Ray Bronson
Myra Sobaroe
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Edward Knoblauch
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Plymouth
Hughie Jennings Mats
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J. M. Barrie
F. Reynard & CO
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Trailee Bros
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Colonial Theatre
Chas.Frohman
Wm.Harris
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Mr. Ziegfeld
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Hollis “Tively
Charles Frohman
Ifred Sutro
ST. James Theatre
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the Greyhound
Gaiety the Gay
Waldron
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Washington St
Boyletes
STE Way Casino
Hanover Street
Tremont Bowls
Burlesquers
Boston Theatre
Pera of Allah
Beate I
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Lew Fields
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Bobby North
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Aesy & Moore
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Boylston
Mason & Hamlin
Castle Sq
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Abe
Winter St
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Wash’ton St
Remon Temple
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