Boxing Ban Enforced in Cambridge After Exhibition
Police declare boxing illegal and vow to stop future events after a Cambridge exhibition featuring Martin Flaherty and Fred Bryson. Deputy Chief Batchelder met with C. C. A. president Thomas Alexander, signaling a policy shift and possible widespread enforcement in line with Boston.
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Cambridge
Co. Co. A
East Cambridge
Martin Flaherty
Lowell
Fred Bryson
Waltham
Batchelder
Thomas O. Alexander
Boston
Alexander
C. Cc. A
Big Baseball Boom in Dixie Heralds Major League Interest
In Dixie, eight baseball leagues Southern South Atlantic Cotton States Delta North Texas South Texas K I T Tennessee Alabama plan 50 to 60 teams with about 800 players in camps. The surge marks the largest migration of southern talent and strong majors interest already latching onto top players.
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Atlanta
Dixie
South Atlantic
Cotton States
Delta
North Texas
South Texas
K.I.T. Or. Kitty
Tennessee-Alabama
North
East
West
Bryson-Fights Flaherty Ends in Sixth Round Foul
At Cambridge A C last night Martin Flaherty of Lowell defeats Fred Bryson of Waltham in the sixth round on a foul after Bryson used his weight on the ropes. Referee Hodgkins halted the match and Bryson protested the decision though most agreed the foul settled it. Preliminary bouts saw Buckley stop St George in one round, Mahar beat Little in three, and Jennings lose to Carr in a clever semi final.
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Fred Bryson
Waltham
Hodgkins
Martin Flaherty
Lowell
Cambridge A. C
Bryson
Flaherty
Young Buckley
Somerville
Young
Opening Class C billiards match at Hub ends in Pressey win
The opening game of the Class C amateur billiard tournament at Hub Billiard Palace last evening featured Mr. Pressey versus Mr. Compton. Pressey defeated Compton with a score of 150 to 119.
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Hub Billiard Palace
Pressey
Compton
Mercer Aims For One Victory Over Boston Beaters
Mercer College baseball players began practice in Macon Georgia with the goal of defeating the Boston Americans when they visit in March. Coach William A Smith, who helped lead Macon to the South Atlantic pennant, praises Mercer candidates and predicts at least one win in a practice matchup. Mercer previously contended with Boston last spring, nearly winning twice before late Boston hitting sealed the wins. Mercer has a strong southern reputation and won the Georgia colleges title last season.
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Macon
Boston
Bostons
William A. Smith
Mercer Boys
Mercer
South
Georgia
Melrose High Tops Rindge M T S In Fast Thriller
In Melrose tonight, Melrose High defeated Rindge Manual Training School 29 to 14 in a fast basketball game. Melrose showed superior teamwork and steadier form throughout, earning the home win.
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Melrose High
Rindge M. T. S
Melrose
Rindge Manual Training School
Brighton Fives Triumph in Senior League Clash
Brighton High defeated English High 23 to 4 at the English High drill hall in a Senior league game. Bo Woodlock and the Lonergan brothers starred for Brighton while Tom Scanlon and Danzig led the Boston boys. Brighton leads the race by two games. The Brighton second team fell 10 to 9 to English High second five as Starkey and Lally stood out.
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Brighton
Bo Woodlock
Lonergan Brothers
Tom Scanlon
Danzig
Boston Boys
Brighton High
Starkey
Lally
Stone School Triumphs 4 0 Over De Merritte In Hockey
Stone School defeated De Merritte School 4 to 0 in the Academic Hockey league at Franklin Field. Vic Kennard opened scoring off a long clearance, and Don Cutler starred for Stone alongside Kennard Whittemore and Thurber. For De Merritte, Loveland Moses and Wallis stood out as the best performers in a stubborn defeat.
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Stone School
de Merritte School
Franklin Field
de Merritte
Stone
Vic” Kennard
Don Cutler
Cutler
Vic Kennard
Whittemore’ S
Thurber
Loveland
Moses
Wallis
Latin and English High Play to 1–1 Tie at Franklin Meld
Two historic rivals Roxbury Latin and English High battled at Franklin Meld in a tight game ending 1 to 1. Latin School captains Thompson Waterman and Wendell starred, while English High’s Gallagher McLean and Briggs stood out in a hard fought draw.
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Roxbury Latin
English High
Franklin
Thompson
Waterman
Wendell
Gallagher
McLean
Briggs
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Pneumonia Prevention
Ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a world wide cold and grip remedy. It urges readers to call for the full name and seek the signature of E. W. Grove. Item priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Gossip of the Boxers in San Francisco Club Card
Frankie Neil and Dick Hyland grid 20 rounds at 122 pounds. Chelsea bout Goodwin vs Goodman draws attention as Boston boxers clash. Local ring chatter praises Goodwin’s skill, Burke–Sullivan match readies, Langford vs Holly teased, and a Salem welterweight main event announced.
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Alec Greggains
Frankie Neil
Dick Hyland
California
Hyland
Neil
Harry Forbes
San Francisco
Criterion Club
Boston
Douglas A. C
Chelsea
Nell
Jimmy Walsh
Newton Boy
Viana
Chester Goodwin
Kid Goodman
Douglas A
Goodwin
Goodman
New England
West
Sammy Smith
Smith
Erne
East
America
Novet
Sullivan
Sully
Mr. Burke
Burke
Apollo A. C
Salem
Sam Langford
Cambridge
Dave Holly
Philadelphia
Blink McCloskey
Jimmy Briggs
Martin Canole
Peter Sullivan
Mike
Twin
George Gunther
Blink
Emergency Kelley
Hugh Clancy
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
R. I
New Bedford
Johnny Lynch
Albert Delmont
Jeffries averse to fights with Gotch Hart or unknowns
The Timekeeper notes Jim Corbett Fitzsimmons and Marvin Hart pressing Jeffries for bouts while Jeffries refuses unless matched with known rivals like Gotch or fellow champions. Johnson taunts him over race lines, Gotch earns a future shot, and Ralph Rose faces a punishment for leaving campus.
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Jim Corbett
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Marvin Hart
Jack Johnson
California
Hart
Corbett
Fitz
Johnson
Messrs
P. S
Ralph Rose
Michigan
Ann Arbor
New York
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad From Historic Boston Daily Post
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the great kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen and notes a testimonial from I O Richardson praising recovery after use. The offer includes free samples and a Boston Post reference.
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Cottage St
Melrose
Mass
Richardson
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
The
Post
Newtowne Beats Dudley in Gilt Edge League
In a Newtowne Club Cambridge match Newtowne won two games to one over Dudley. Waters led with a high total 591 pins. Score details are incomplete.
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Newtowne
Cambridge
Dudley
Waters
Plimpton Ene
999th A A team sweeps in Melrose Interclub match
In a Massachusetts Interclub event at Melrose A C last evening the 999th A A team won 300 142 in billiards and 142 108 in pool while taking two of three candle pins games. Bowling scores list multiple players with varied frame totals and team totals around 409 432 399 and 400 390 414.
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Massachusetts
Melrose A. C
A. A
Melrose A. Cc
Naan Spencer
Gibbons
Paul
Boerum
Martin
Casino Team Beats Noddle Specials In Three Games
Casino wins two of three as Lowe posts best single 120 and totals 204 Palmer reaches 293. Team totals reach 1398 for Casino and 1264 for Noddle in last night’s alleys match at Casino alleys.
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Lowe
Palmer
Breck Team Sweeps Schlegel & Fottler in Seed Trade League
In Car ruth's last evening Breck won three straight games from Schlegel and Fottler. Beaton of Breck rolled a 126 single and 301 total. Breck and Son posted scores 434 454 369 while Schlegel and Fottler had 341 878 3858 1077 across lines.
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Carruth
Breck
Schlegel & Fottler
Beaton
J. Breck& Son
Blodgett and Gustin Split Car Ruths Match Foursomes
W. H. Blodgett & Son won two of three games against H. E. Gustin in a match at Car ruth's last evening. Totals show Blodgett 1220 and Gustin 1182 across sets with scores 4388 411 371 for Blodgett and 395 427 1182 for Gustin.
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W. H. Blodgett & Son
H. E. Gustin
Carruth
Blodgett
Milton and Roxbury Highs Battle to 0-0 Hockey Tie
Milton High and Roxbury High played at Franklin Field yesterday ending in a 0 to 0 tie. Milton mounted early offense but Roxbury’s defense held firm. Daly and Stricklin stood out for their teams.
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Milton High
Roxbury High
Franklin Field
Milton
Roxbury
Daly
Stricklin
Harvard Stars Back in Rink After Long Absence
Harvard stars Jack Manning and D. P. Penhallow rejoined the varsity hockey squad at Soldiers Field for a practice session. Their return helps shore up a defense weakened since Ivy’s withdrawal and the departure of Shorty Carr and Bill Clothier.
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Harvard
Jack Manning
D. P. Penhallow
Soldiers Field
Ivy
Shorty Carr
Big Bill Clothier
Manning
Penhallow
Hare
Foster
Edgree Townsend
Rumsey Calloway
D. Wagstaff Wilder
Wee
Eeks
MacLeod Newhall
C. P
Fraser
Campbell Grant
Aera
Lord Manning
Tilden
Baseball Gossip Spurs Tryouts and Trades Across Leagues
Detroit Free Press cites Joe Jackson praising Burkett as tough and durable while slower than past years. Ted Hitchcock earns a Detroit amateur tryout with Armour. Selee to lead 22 Chicago Nationals toward two squads under Chance. Cornell baseball plans trials with over 50 candidates for nine spots. McAleer states Burkett remains friendly and predicts top batting from him in 1905.
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William L. O’brien
Joe Jackson
Detroit Free Press
Burkett
Freeman
Selbach
Ted Hitchcock
Detroit
Armour
Los Anles
Selee
Chicago Nationals
Frank Chance
Baseball Oeat
Cornell
McAleer
St. Louis
Boston
Plan Benefit for Family of Runner Frank Williams
In Monument Hall Charlestown next Monday evening friends of the late professional runner Frank X Williams rally to aid his widow and six children. Williams lived in Somerville and his sudden death left the family in straitened circumstances. He was one of New England's best long distance runners and a feature at Scotch picnics and other events where professionals performed.
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Monument Hall
Charlestown
Frank X. Williams
Wiliams
Somerville
Williams
New England
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