N. E. League Shakeup Redraws Next Season
The New England league shifts northward with three franchise moves. Brockton to Lewiston Maine, New Bedford to Fitchburg, Fall River to Haverhill. The lineup now includes Worcester Fitchburg Lawrence Lynn Portland Haverhill Lewiston and Lowell. A 121 game season runs April 29 to September 12. A March 3 meeting will finalize the schedule. The league also pledges 100 dollars to Charley Ganzel, ex Boston Nationals catcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Lewiston
New Bedford
Fitchburg
Fall River
Haverhill
Worcester
Lawrence
Lynn
Portland
Lowell
Charley Ganzel
Boston Nationals
Tourists 10 Sail Today in Australia and Beyond
The touring party heads from Melbourne to Adelaide then embarks the Orontes for Colombo after a two day stay in Adelaide. White Sox beat Victorias 15 to 3. Giants edge White Sox 4 to 3. Mike Donlin hobbling on crutches. Adelaide address to State school attendees draws large crowd.
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Boston Post
New York Times
Melbourne
Aus
Adelaide
Orontes
Colombo
Ceylon
Freemantle
White Sox
Victorias
Giants
Our Boys
Mike Donlin
Australia
Three World Records Fall at Central AAU Swim Meet
Three world records were broken in the first Central AAU championships swim, with Illinois Athletic Club leading. H J B Hebner set the 220 yard mark in 2m 21s and trimmed the 200 yard record to 2m 7 2 5s, Perry McGillivray won the 160 yard race in 56s and swam 120 yards in 1m 2 5s, lowering Daniels' records. Ross Strauder placed third, E W McGillivray second at 220 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Amateur Athletic Union
Illinois Athletic Club
H. J. B. Hebner
Perry McGillivray
Hebner
E. W. McGillivray
Ross Strauder
Northwestern University
Carpentier and Blake Scheduled to Fight in London
Bandsman Blake the English middleweight champion will meet Georges Carpentier the French champion in London for a $250 a side bout and a $10,000 purse. Blake defeated the Dixie Kid in London on January 1, and Carpentier knocked out Bombardier Wells in one round on December 8.
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London
Bandsman Blake
Georges Carpentier
Blake
Dixie Kid
Pugilist
Carpentier
Bombardier Wells
Baseball notes reflect player contracts and charity fund
The piece reports that after the Baseball Players Fraternity actions the Red Sox and Braves may soon sign contracts. Boston American president Lannin expects quick authorization and that Sox players will submit terms. It notes manager Carrigan will arrive soon and mentions a charity fund for Charlie Ganzel with contributions from Rube Marquard Hugh Duffy and others. An Australian wrestler bout with K O Sweeney is cancelled.
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Baseball Players Fraternity
Red Sox
Braves
Lannin
Boston American
Boston
McAleer
Federal League
Sox
Bill Carrigan
Charlie Ganzel
Rube Marquard
Marquard
the National
Hugh Duffy
Charles Ganzel
New York
Williamantic
Conn
Franklin
Mass
Portland
George W. Tuohey
National Club
Charney Ganzel
Kalamazoo
Herman Nickerson
Charley Ganzel
Louis Lichtenhein
Haverhill High Plans New Year With Coach Broderick
Bill Broderick, Haverhill High School teacher and coach, is re engaged to lead baseball football and basketball. Everett High ends athletic relations with Haverhill after a two year series, while Haverhill seeks games with Malden High next year.
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Bill Broderick
Haverhill High
Everett High School
Everett
Haverhill
Everett High
Malden High
Haverhill High School
Victorias Standings in Doubt Over Montreal Controversy
Boston Athletic Association manager George W Brown announced the Victorias would not meet Montreal in Boston after a telegram from Paul Blanco of the Amateur Hockey League of Canada claimed the Victorias and City league members were semiprofessionals under suspension. Montreal later confirmed the team left for Boston with amateur guarantees from the A A U of Canada.
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George W. Brown
Boston Athletic Association
Victorias
Montreal
Boston Arena
Brown
Paul Blanco
Amateur Hockey League of Canada
United States
Canada
A. A
Prout
Adams
Lougee
Walter Lougee
Boston
The
Amateur Athletic Union of Canada
Percy? R.* Law
Robinson Refused at Exeter Academy in New Hampshire
Arthur Robinson, a schoolboy sprinter, was denied admission by Exeter Academy today for not obtaining a proper dismissal from Mercersburg Academy where he studied for the last three months.
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Exeter, N. H
Arthur Robinson
Exeter Academy
Mercersburg Academy
Robinson denied admission unsettles hopes for school relay team
The article notes Robinson's rejection casting a shadow on students as the hoped relay quartet with Howe Morey Orr and Captain Williams faces uncertainty. Howe seeks credentials from Westbrook while Robinson contemplates next moves with several schools inviting him. Robinson may join Indiana Prep School, a top South academy with a strong track program.
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Robinson
Howe
Morey
Orr
Williams
Westbrook
Mercersburg
Westboro
Indiana Prep School
Gunboat Smith to Fight Next in Scattered Ring Schedule
The boxing figure known as Gunboat Smith is booked in three or four venues spread across thousands of miles while opponents are also lined up in distant locations. The article outlines the broad, unsettled timetable of his near future bouts and travel.
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Smith
Nex
Tufts Triumph Over Amherst as Collins Poised for BC Coaching
Tufts defeated Amherst 11 to 1 in a hockey match highlighted by Whittaker’s early burst. Boston College announces former Red Sox star Jimmy Collins may coach its baseball team this spring, generating strong local enthusiasm.
Tufts Triumphs Over Amherst In Snowy Hockey Match
Tufts routed Amherst 11 to 1 as Gaudet and Gaw led with multiple goals while Amherst showed little practice. Stafford opened scoring for Amherst but Tufts dominated with Gaudet, Whittaker and Gaw each netting several shots. The captaincy shuffle and injuries limited Amherst as Tufts maintained control throughout the two twenty minute periods.
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Amherst
Crimson
Cambridge
Tufts
Gallagher
Gaudet
Stafford
Gaw
Gately
Cosgrove
D. Hardy McGrath
Laurie
Seymour Whittaker
Gatde
C P
Dy Goodrich la “Bigug
Skating and playgrounds mapped across Boston area
The fragment lists skating and playground sites including Charlesbank Charlestown Commonwealth Park Cottage Street and various playgrounds with condition notes ranging from fair to rough. Mentions William Eustis Wood Island Orient Heights Mystic Ashmont and other local areas scattered in a rough field list.
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Brighton
Randolph Street
Orient Heights
Mystic
Ashmont
Dutton and Becker Win in Mid-Winter Golf Tourney
Dutton of the Belmont Club Boston and Becker of Woodlawn Mass won in the second round at Pinehurst North Carolina. Risley and Slater also advanced. Tomorrow Becker faces Patton and Slater meets Riley in the semi finals. Consolidation leaders Truesdell Segerman Hunter and Faust remain in the consolation division.
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Pinehurst
N. C
George C. Dutton
Belmont Club
Boston
Co. L. Becker
Woodlawn
Mass
Maurice Risley
Atlantic City
Harold Slater
Fox Hills
R. L
Patton
Becker
Riley
Slater
W. E. Truesdell
R. V. Segerman
Englewood, N. J
Robert Hunter
Weeburn, Conn
W. H. Faust
The
Buffalo Country Club
King Cole Signs With Federals In Chicago
In Chicago, King Cole, former Cubs pitcher, signed a Federal league contract and will join Manager Tinker's star rotation. Tinker displayed telegrams from Walter Johnson and Joe Wood denying prior signings, while discussing potential terms for Johnson and Wood. Altizer from Minneapolis may become Chicago Federals first baseman, with negotiations ongoing after Mollwitz's contract status.
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Chicago
King” Cole
Chicago Cubs
Frank Chance
Tinker
Gilmore
Cole
King Cole
Columbus
Ohio
Chance
New York
Walter Johnson
Federal League
Federal
Washington
Wood
Boston
Weeghman
Johnson
Joe Wood
Ty Cobb
Johnson and Wood
Dave Altizer
Chicago Federals
Mollwitz
Cub
Altizer
Minneapolis American Association
Brennan
Philadelphia
Eugene Packard
Cincinnati
Bay Wood Edges George Alger In Two Close Bouts
In Augusta Maine on January 8 Bay Wood of Fall River defeated George Alger of Cambridge Massachusetts in two six round bouts before 700 at Guy Hall. Wood pressed the action and landed clean rights while Alger fought well with a sharp uppercut and bold defense. The fights featured wrestling in spots and ended with Wood ahead in the final rounds.
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Augusta
Bay
Wood
Fall River
George Alger
Cambridge
Guy Hall
Alger
Pat Casey
Fort McKinley
Young Boudreau
Somerville
Lemle Captures Mat Crown In Two Falls
At the Grand Opera House Karl Lemle the Bohemian defeated Kiner Johanson the Norwegian heavyweight in two straight falls. Lemle took the first fall with a flying mare in 26 minutes 30 seconds and the second with a body lock in 27 minutes 30 seconds. Jack Butler of Brockton served as referee.
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Grand Opera House
Karl Lemle
Kiner Johanson
Lemle
Jack Butler
Brockton
Boston College Football Team to Be Honored at Smokers Event
The most successful BC football team will receive a rousing smoker in their honor tonight at the University Heights gym. Captain Daly and 19 teammates will be awarded letters. Speakers include E Mark Sullivan Pelle tier and Congressman Murray with Governor Walsh and Lt Governor Barry invited.
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Boston College
University Heights
James Street
Daly
Linehan
Husky
United States
E. Mark Sullivan
Pelletier
Murray
Charlestown
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N. E. League
Massachusetts
New England
John J. M’graw
Paul H. Shannon
Charley Gamzer
Charley
Jack Read
K. O. Sweeney
Syracuse
Sweeney
Fred H. Learne
Geo
Vv Touhey
H. H. Valiquet Steer
Edward B. Hixie
Seer Eresereseres
National Theatre
Blossom Seeley
Settee Wees
J. Ese
Lois Lich Itenhein
Hugh G Hoffman
Joseph M. Supple
Hugh M. H. Sete
Henry Lee Morse
Oscar O. Tanner Tete
Chicago Federal Club
James A. Gilmord
Charles H. Weeghman
New
Windy City
Eddie Caples
Rindge Tech
Powder Point
Irving J. Heath
Caples
Edmund O’callaghan
Boston Latin School
Somerville High
Arlington High
Downing
Harding
Robertson Brothers
Forrest Osgood
Mansell
Spencer
Peabody
Percy
Hem Robbins
Ross
Edwards
Harrington
Berquist
Lynn Classical High School
Wingersky
Boston Y. M. C. A
Phelan & Steptoe
Manhattan
Boylston Street
Hotel Touraine
Exeter
Jimmy Collins
B. C
Whittaker
Medford
Maroon and Gold
Collins
Buffalo
St. Joseph’s College
Louisville
Ban Johnson
Barry
Springfield
Federal League Baseball Club of Chicago
Secretary of State
C. A. Weeghman
J. A. Gilmore
W. M. Walker
ELCHO
Dutton
Tinker—Johnson
Wood Refuse
Summer St
Jordan Marsh Company
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