Boxing rivals Johnson Corbett clash over past plots and plans
The piece recounts Jim Corbett's feuds with Jack Johnson and public retorts over past refusals to fight for bigger purses. It notes Johnson's claims about Corbett seeking theatrical dates, misnamings in dispatches, and the ongoing Newark Worcester boxing show preparations and athlete workouts across Boston and New York venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jim Flynn
al Palzer
Flynn
Nevada
Johnson
Harvard OKs Stadium Use for Olympic Trials at Stockholm
The Harvard Corporation voted yesterday to permit the American Athletic Union to use the Stadium for Olympic trials. The event will select the United States team to compete in the Olympic Games in Stockholm next June.
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Harvard Corporation
American Athletic Union
America
Stockholm
Runners assured of fast track at June 8 9 event
Doubts about obtaining Stadium venue have faded. Provisional dates set for June 8 and 9 with a small admission fee to cover travel costs for the contestants.
McBreen Becomes Half Owner Of Jersey City Club
Hugh McBreen former Red Sox secretary becomes half owner of the Jersey City club in the International league. Papers signed yesterday with James J. Lillis president of the club in this city and McBreen will assume duties in a few weeks.
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Hugh McBreen
Red Sox
Jersey City
James J. Lillis
McBreen
Ex-Amateur Boxing Champion Wed in Charlestown
A wedding at Minot Hall last evening joined Benjamin Stone of Bunker Hill and Sadie Spero of Union Park. The ceremony was led by Rabbi Reschefsky of the Emerald Street synagogue. The bride belongs to several girls' clubs and Stone is a former national amateur featherweight champion who won the title in 1907. The couple will honeymoon in Europe and reside in Brookline after returning.
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Charlestown
South End
Minot Hall
Benjamin Stone
Bunker Hill
Sadie Spero
Union Park Street
Rabbi Reschefsky
Emerald Street
Stone
Europe
Brookline
Hedges Re-elected President of St Louis Club
Robert Lee Hedges, principal stockholder, was re elected president at the St Louis American League club annual meeting. J F Bruce of Cincinnati named vice president. Directors include Hedges Beninger Ghio of St Louis and Bruce McDermaid of Cincinnati.
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ST. Louis
Robert Lee Hedges
J. F. Bruce
Cincinnati
R. L. Hedges
W. H. Beninger
J. C. Ghio
W. H. McDermaid
Joe Wood Reports Busy Winter On Poultry Farm
In Parker's Glen Pennsylvania Joe Wood writes from Woodton Poultry Farm where his father John F. Wood owns the business. He says he works harder than in baseball and details his fall hunting and winter chores including logging and lumber preparation. He notes zero weather and wins a long letter to the Post baseball editor.
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Parker’s Glen
Pennsylvania
Boston
Joe Wood
Woodton
Joe
John F
the Post Baseball Editor
Paul
McAleer
Red Sox
Parker's Glen
Kansas
Yale Seven Meets Tech In Hockey At New Haven
Yale manager O Brien arranged a hockey game with MIT for next Saturday in the new Yale rink as part of the annual social week. Harvard defeated Tech 4 to 1, promising a sharp match. Yale plans an artificial ice plant if interest grows. About 30 candidates practiced, with Thayer in goal and Harman at centre leading the line.
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New Haven
O’brien
Yale
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Technology
Harvard
Yale Field
Thayer
Wainwright
Gore
Cox
Rover
Har‘man
Martin
Chauncey
Brockton Grants Boxing Permits for Athletic Clubs
In Brockton the Board of Aldermen approved boxing exhibition permits for the Bay State Athletic Club and Shoe City Athletic Club the first time such permits are issued. State police call the permits jokes, warning bouts open to the public will be illegal without proper compliance.
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Brockton
Board of Aldermen
Bay State Athletic Club
Shoe City Athletic Club
Boston
Harry C. Howard
Red Sox Holdouts Seen As Unlikely
Boston base ball headquarters report no expected holdouts as President Ward and Secretary Kelley await return. At the American league office McAleer and McRoy work on park and player contracts. McAleer believes no trouble from holdouts, noting past bonuses caused friction but this year should proceed smoothly.
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Boston Baseball
Ward
Kelley
Gaffney
American League
McAleer
McRoy
Red Sox
Boston
Carney named Exeter baseball coach for coming season
John J. Carney was announced as coach of Phillips Exeter Academy baseball for the coming season. He will report in April. Carney has played with several league clubs, coached at the New Hampshire college for three years, and serves as a scout for the Chicago American League club.
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Exeter
N. H
John J. Carney
Phillips Exeter Academy
Carney
New Hampshire College
Paskert Holdout Delays Phillies Salary Talks
Dode Paskert star center fielder for the Phillies remains a holdout in Philadelphia demanding $500 more than last season. President Fogel declines the raise but believes Paskert will report in spring ready to play his regular position.
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Philadelphia
Dode
Paskert
Phillies
Fogel
Dooin Signs Two Year Phillies Manager Contract
Charlie Dooin has signed a two year contract to manage the Phillies. The press agent faces questions about publicity and the forthcoming theatrical season's impact on the club.
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Charlie Dooin
Phillies
Larry McLean Secures Annual Water Wagon Seat
Larry McLean confirms his annual option on a water wagon position, ensuring occupancy for another year. The official statement restates his secured seat and ongoing role.
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Larry McLean
Local Youth Teams Seek Opponents Across Greater Boston Area
A list of athletic clubs from St. Mary's Midgets in Lynn to Pickering Whites in Salem seeks 115 to 120 pound and 108 pound competition. Requests include Wednesday 7 30 PM games and January February dates with various city and suburban teams. Contact details are provided for each group.
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St. Mary's Midgets
Lynn
John Shea
Tremont Street
Creo
Dorchester
J. R. Rosen
Wrightingale Street
Winthrop Hi
Boston
M. D. Penney
Winthrop High School
Winthrop
Mass
Pickering Whites
Salem
Samuel Boyle
North Siem
St. Joseph’s T
A. A. Secon
St. Mary's
Franklin
Plymouth
Hustlers
Oakdale
Samuel
Hapi
Washington Street
City
Tremont Moulton A
Charlestown
John E. Twohig
Leg Street
Mathew T
Greater Boston
Ward J. An
Mathew T. S
Hasex Street
Framingham
G. A
Graham, Jr
Pratt Street
South Fram
Tast Street
South Heamie
Irvington Street Armory
Worcester
Springfield
D. B. Shedd
South Armory
Snow Storm Delays Dartmouth Columbia Hockey Game
Hanover faces one of the season’s heaviest snow storms with the Dartmouth Columbia hockey game likely canceled next Saturday. The Dartmouth squad has played all season on a wooden gym floor after no ice availability, hampering coaching and practice despite Captain Wells’s confidence in his material.
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Dartmouth
Hanover
N. H
Boston
Wells
Dietetics Course Details Delayed by Mr Mc Graw
The press waits as Mr Mc Graw decides if his new dietetics program will train athletes to stop tossing parsley and arxot table decorations at rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGraw
Commission fines New York club for contract filing delay
The National Baseball Commission refused FE B Magner’s bid to be a free agent and to receive 65 dollars. It fined the New York club 50 dollars for failing to file Magner’s contract with President Johnson promptly. The decision holds Magner was released for 1912 and that the 1911 contract was not violated.
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Cincinnati
FE. B. Magner
New York
National Baseball Commission
New York American League
Johnson
Magner
Rochester
Brookline Gymnasium Championship Games Scheduled
Brookline Gymnasium Association announces a series of amateur championships in Brookline starting January 10 and running for 16 evenings through March 12. Events include gymnastic contests wrestling and swimming. entries due three days before each contest at Municipal Gymnasium. dates subject to change.
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Brookline Gymnasium Association
The
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Coaching upheaval and upcoming meets shake New England athletics
The piece surveys trainer turnover and illness ripple through Holy Cross Cornell Harvard and Penn teams. It notes Horace Fogel and Bart Sullivan aiding Holy Cross, John Paul Jones leading Cornell cross country, and looming Coast Artillery and Unicorn games with invites and entries.
Boston Defeated Pittsburg for World Championship in 1903
A 5 games to 3 series result shows Boston beat Pittsburg in the world championship. The note mentions hockey results and upcoming arrangements involving the Montreal Victorias and New York A. C. hockey teams. Also references amateur athletic events list by J. Frank Facey of Cambridge.
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Boston
Pittsburg
Andover
J. Frank Facey
Prospect Street
Cambridge
Eddie Murphy
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Montreal Victorias
Victorias
Walter Aletieri
Dave Deshler
No Skating But Hope In Park Conditions
Weather changes halted skating conditions after Monday. Snow and rain left pools on surfaces, but reports say the park department is working to improve conditions overnight with high winds and freezing temperatures expected to help.
Yale Vote Declares Football Best Loved Sport
A Yale vote shows football as the most popular sport. The result spares fishing and hopscotch from nomination and clarifies public taste in athletics.
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Yale
New Vitality Belt Claims Rejuvenation by Night Wear
Advertises a self described vitality belt that supposedly renews youth during sleep. Claims include increased vitality, strength, and courage without drugs or dieting, with a free book and a test of the belt offered at the office.
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