Harmony Reigns in Braves Camp
Captain Billie Southworth praises manager Fred Mitchell in a letter, saying Mitchell is the shrewdest manager he has worked for. Southworth credits Mitchell with guiding the Braves to a strong season and shaping young players into stars.
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Harmony Reigns
Braves
Miller Huggins
Yanks
Jack Coombs
Philadelphia Quakers
Johnnia Evers
Chicago
Braves Field
Billie Southworth
Fred Mitchell
Mitch
Mitchell
Carpentier to box George Cook in London next Thursday
The article notes Georges Carpentier’s planned bout in London against Australian George Cook. It discusses potential outcomes, comparing Carpentier’s form after past fights and hints at a cautious view of his chances against the Australian challenger.
Red Sox Win 1918 World Series Over Cubs 4-2
The Red Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs four games to two to claim the 1918 World Series title. No further context provided on players or seasons.
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Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Tony Ajax Declares He Is Fit and Ready for Bout
Tony Ajax declares himself fit for the main wrestling bout against Paul Bowser at the Grand Opera House Thursday night. A win would extend Ajax’s win streak this season and set up more big matches in New England. Bowser trains daily hoping to surprise the Polish demon. Also listed are Charles Metrov, Joe Pereili of Manchester New Hampshire, and Harry Katr on of Portland Maine against George Saunders of Gloucester. Downtown ticket office is at the Howard Theatre.
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Tony Ajax
Paul Bowser
Grand Opera House
Tony
Bowser
New England
Charles Metrovs
Joe Pereili
Manchester
N. H
Harry Katron
Portland
George Saunders
Gloucester
Howard Theatre
McHugh Outboxes Farese in Jersey City Bout
Terry McHugh of Allentown Pa defeated Harold Farese of Newark in a ten round bantamweight prize fight in Jersey City New Jersey. McHugh won eight rounds to Farese's two, clinching the decision.
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Jersey City
N. J
Terry McHugh
Allentown
Harold Farese
Newark
Tron Man to Battle McCreery at Grand Opera House
Detroit heavyweight Joe Burke known as Tron Man will perform tonight for Carlyle A. C. fans at the Grand Opera House. He is slated to mingle with local sensation Battling McCreary in a show billed to entertain the crowd.
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Joe Burke
Detroit
Carlyle A. C
Grand Opera House
Joseph
Battling McCreary
Burke Brings News To Boston Before Tonight's Fight
Burke arrives from Detroit and works out in Bowdoin Square drawing interest from managers. Clarence Finn has Burke signed for engagements. Tonight features Burke versus Mc Creary with possible hair-raising action and several supporting bouts in a high stakes card.
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Burke
Boston
Carlyle A. C
Grand Opera House
Detroit
Kelly and Hayes
Bowdoin Square
Clarence Finn
East Boston
Westminster Faces B A A In Crucial United States League Clash
Westminster hopes for a comeback with Iroy Small likely to return from a wounded ankle to bolster the outer defence. The B A A visits the Arena tomorrow night after a prior two week meeting where Westminster won without Hutchinson and Percy. If Small plays, Westminster's chance improves against Dave Ingall's Unicorn with two forward line sets noted as a weakness for the Canadian American squad.
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Iroy Small
Westminster
Westminsters
Unicorn
Sek Hutchinson
George Percy
Small
Bt. Nicks
Dave Ingall
Fast Teams Compete in Y Mid-Winter Meet
The Boston Y M C A mid winter members championship meet on Jan 19 features Huntington School and Northeastern College teams. Boston Y track squad trains with Coach John Harrigan as A Blaon aims for another title. Last year’s champ Hilson Jr now at Brown runs 40 yard dash 440 yard and relay trials alongside Lim re Boston University Baldwin Y miler and George Cres son. A record entry list is anticipated.
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Boston Y. M. C
Huntington School
Northeastern College
Boston
John Harrigan
A. Bla
A Hilson, Jr
Brown
Boston College to Pick 1922 Baseball Coach Tonight
Boston College will choose its 1922 baseball coach at a meeting of the athletic association held at University Heights. The Maroon and Gold team awaits the decision.
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Boston College
The
Athletic Association
University Heights
Four Candidates Vying For BC Coach Job
Graduate Manager Frank Reynolds has 15 applications for BCs coaching berth as B C rises in college ranks. Top contenders include Jessie Burkett and Olaf Hendrickson with Bill Stewart and Billy Fitzmorris also listed. Local ties and past success at Boston area colleges shape the choice with a decision expected tonight.
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Frank Reynolds
B. C
Jessie Burkett
Haly Cross Diamond Squids
John MccGraw
New York Giants
Josse
McGraw
Burkett
Olaf Hendrickson
Bill Stewart
Billy Fitzmorris
Hendricksen
Boston
Red Sox
Olaf
Canton
Boston University
Massachusetts Aggies
Maine
Tom McCarthy
Beef Gildea
Hoppe Wins Two Billiard Games in Boston Exhibition
Willie Hoppe, stripped of his crown, defeats Young Jake Shaefer in two 300 point exhibitions at the Twentieth Century billiard rooms with Charlie Peterson as his opponent. Hoppe wins 13 and 10 inning games with high runs near 30, while Peterson showcases his famed masse shots and precision.
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Willie Hoppe
Jake Shaefer
Boston
Charlie Peterson
Hoppe
Peterson
Spring Training Favor Texas Draws Pro And College Teams
MLB clubs and several college football programs favor Texas as a spring training site, repeating a pattern seen in fall and winter seasons. The trend highlights Texas as a preferred locale for preparing before the regular schedules begin.
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Texas
Paddy Owens Beats Sheppard In Cambridge Bout
Paddy Owens of Cambridge defeated Johnny Sheppard of Wo burn in the main Lynn casino bout last evening. Owens controlled the action from start to finish, with Sheppard hurt and on the ropes by the fourth round when the bell likely saved him from a knockout.
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Paddy Owens
Sheppard
Cambridge
Johnny Sheppard
Woburn
Lynn Casino
Owens
Exeter and Andover in Relay Dual at B. A. A. Games
Exeter and Andover clash in mile relay at the B. A. A. games in the Arena on Saturday evening February 4th. Harvard Tech freshmen Yale freshmen and others from rival schools enter teams. Manager Tom Kanaly lists all entries as the big meet approaches.
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Billy Bingham
Billy
Harvard
Dartmouth
Cornell
Tech
Yale
Andover
Exeter
Arena
Tom Kanaly
Exonian Edge Sparks Classic Varsity Rivalries
Harvard Yale Andover Exeter clash headlines the meet. Exonian edged Andover in a fierce finish with Tech beating Harvard over the mile. Gordon Nightingale, Wisconsin runner and former New Hampshire champion, eyeing Gardner B Williams three mile title and cup retention.
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Harvard
Ted
Freshies
Andover
Exeter
Exonian
Tech
Yale
Crimson
Gordon T. Nightingale
New Hampshire
University of Wisconsin
Gardner B. Williams
Nightingale
New England
Skating Champ in Arena Races
Bobby McLean the U S speed skating title hopeful faces three events at the Arena against Don Baker Eamund Lamy and Eddie Dyer in quarter mile half mile and one mile races McLean trains with Oscar Mathiesen as amateurs also contest quarter half one and two miles with entrants including Merritt Thorne Danis and Moran Post entries in girls events include Ethel Marquard Hattie Spellman Marie Henner and Mrs Ferguson pair skating teams Buckley Ruth Chase and Moran
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Bobby McLean
Don Baker
Brooklyn
Eamund Lamy
Saranac Lake
Eddie Dyer
Western Canada
McLean
Oscar Mathiesen
Billy Merritt
Maritime Provinces
Walter Thorne
New England
Israel Danis
Harry Robinson
Stanley Rogers
Arthur Mosher
William Bridges
Johnny la Rocca
T. A. Corcoran
L Wis Lannon
Jack Long
Isadore Yarkin
Morris Moran
Sterling Kincaid
Ethel Marquard
Dorchester
Franklin Field
Hattie
Spellman
Marie Henner
Ferguson
Buckley
Ruth Chase
A Correct Curriculum for Colleges That Turn Out Enlightened Frails
A satirical 1922 piece questions the value and methods of women’s higher education. It humorously lists courses from infant talk to advanced cosmetics and social climbing, contrasting past views with modern expectations and ending with a playful defense of schooling for women.
Malden High Defeats English in Tank Meet 28 2
Malden High swimming beat English High 28 to 2 at the Malden V tank though English protested a second place in diving. Winners listed include Forty yards Joe Brener E second Nutter M third McDonald E. One hundred yards Appleton M first Brener E second McDonald E third. Two hundred yards Stevens M first Nutter M second Joe Brewer E third. Diving Lind E first Hills M second Kunz E third. Plunge Brodney E first Lundin J second Butler third. Relay Malden Hills Stevens Nutter Appleton first English Ferguson Joe Brener John Brener Lundin second.
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Malden High
Joe Brener
Nutter
McDonald
Appleton
Stevens
Joe Brewer
Lind
Hills
Kunz
Brodney
Lundin
Butler
Malden
English
Ferguson
John Brener
New England Boxing Regime Suspends Thirteen Boxers
The registration committee of the New England Association suspends boxers Joe Sullivan Henry Olsen Harold Burke Willie Dolan Joe Ferraro Eddie Griffin Harry Harding Harry Dugin Daniel Lane Vincent Braga Johnny Moore Joe DiOrio and Frank Brennan.
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The
New England Association
Joe Sullivan
Henry Olsen
Harold Burke
Willie Dolan
Joe Ferraro
Eddie Griffin
Harry Harding
Harry Dugin
Daniel Lane
Vincent Braga
Johnny Moore
Joe DiOrio
Frank Brennan
Bantamweight bout closes Olympia A A show
Joe Lynch defeated Patsy Wallace in Philadelphia in a bantamweight weight-round wind up at the Olympia A A. Chalky Wimler of Pittsburgh was stopped in 48 seconds by Danny Kramer of the city.
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Philadelphia
Joe Lynch
Patsy Wallace
Olympia A. A
Chalky Wimler
Pittsburg
Danny Kramer
Dartmouth Yearlings Triumph Over Tilton Seminary 61 to 15
Dartmouth freshmen overwhelmed Tilton Seminary 61 to 15 in Hanover with Friedman as the standout scorer. Coach Zahn’s team controlled the game from start to finish.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Tilton Seminary
Zahn
Friedman
Brookline blanks Stones at hockey 2 0
Brookline High defeated Stone school's hockey team 2 to 0 at the Cypress street rink in Brookline yesterday. The ice was in poor condition slowing the game and hindering passing on both sides.
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Brookline Blanks Stones
Brookline High
Stone School
Cypress Street
Brookline
Mahoney Earns 50 50 Draw in National Club Show
In Baltimore on January 9 Young Mahoney, a sturdy local lightweight, earned a 50 50 split with Tommy Cleary of Philadelphia in the National Athletic Club’s eight round feature. Kid Custer of Philadelphia lost in the semi final to Bob Garcia in the eighth round. judges called the main event a draw.
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Baltimore
Young Mahoney
Tommy Cleary
Philadelphia
National Athletic Club
Kid Custer
Bob Garcia
Mickey Walker Beats Griffith in 12 Round Jersey City Bout
In New York on January 9 Mickey Walker the Elizabeth prodigy defeated Johnny Griffith of Akron in a slow 12 round match at the Armory A. A. Cautions for low blows marred the bout. Hoboken’s Joe Seiger outpointed Pauly Alberts in a 10 round opener. Newark’s Joe Forgione beat George Myers in 10 rounds.
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New York
Mickey Walker
Elizabeth Thunderbolt
Johnny Griffith
Akron
Ohio
Armory A. A
Jersey City
Walker
Joe Seiger
Hoboken
Pauly Alberts
Joe Forgione
Newark
George Myers
Young Tiger
Zbyszko Retains Title In City Wrestling Bout
Stanislaus Zbyszko defeated Armas Baitinen two falls to one at the Auditorium Springfield earning two decisive wins. Zbyszko took the first fall in 2 minutes 10 seconds with a double arm roll. Baitinen captured the second fall in 29 minutes with a head lock. Zbyszko closed with a flying mare in 11 minutes 20 seconds.
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Springfield
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Armas Baitinen
Zbyszko
Laitinen
Pal Moore Wins Eight-Round Decision Over Tremaine
Memphis boxer Pal Moore defeats Carl Tremaine of Cleveland by decision after an eight round match in Memphis on January 19.
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Memphis
Tenn
Pal Moore
Carl Tremaine
Cleveland
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