Paris Cafe Gossip On Johnson Fracture Tale
Paris gossip centers on Jack Johnson fatigue after a right arm fracture in a recent bout with Tim Johnson. Rumors claim the X-ray was miscredited and that Johnson caused a car crash delaying the fight. Some say Mrs Johnson lost teeth in the same incident.
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Racing Men Meet Tuesday in Grand Circuit Session
At Grand Rapids Michigan the Grand Circuit will hold its annual meeting. The gathering will discuss sweeping changes to racing rules and class uniformity. A key issue is time allowances and penalties affecting records and winners.
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Gossip for Motorists in Early Auto Shows and Races
George H. Connor joins W. L. Russell Company as assistant sales manager after long ties to Rambler Buick and Chevrolet. News highlights upcoming exhibitions in Philadelphia Detroit and Chicago. Vanderbilt Cup sanction set for Feb 21 at Santa Monica Bay with 78.07 mph 305 mile record noted. One man tops gain popularity as demonstrations show easy single handed operation.
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Tech Hockey Leader Arranges Extra Practice
Tech's hockey team vows to regain lost honors by extra practice this morning. Captain Macleod has scheduled additional drills to improve goal tending, focusing on stopping lift drives, an area of weakness for the squad. The college seeks new candidates for the position and will test several hopefuls in front of the net.
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Britton Promises Modern Scoreboard for St Louis Fans
President Britton pledges a new and modern scoreboard at the National League park for the upcoming season, signaling improvements for St Louis fans and the ballpark experience.
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St. Louis
Canadians Dominate Local Victoria Hockey, Unveil Gaps
Despite a defeat the Canadians showed superior stick handling and Law's goaltending stood out as the season’s best in the local rink. The Unicorn seven impressed little, while B A A would have been routed except for a late rally. Pugilist notes, fund totals, and hockey hype fill the rest of the column with bids for future showdowns.
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Unicorn contest looms as top indoor meet in N E era
A. A. Irish American plans indoor games a week before B A A events to showcase stars. Entries for Coast Artillery Corps games close Jan 16 as Osthues expects a bigger list. Harvard Yale game tickets may be available to merger supporters amid mixed student views.
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Irish American A A to field fast relay team this season
The Irish American A A plans a relay squad with several top local runners joining the club. President Prout will seek a BA A race entry at the upcoming BA A 4A games on Feb 7. Possible initial opponents include North Dorchester A A or Brookline Gym.
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Winthrop High Names Talcott Captain of Fast Swimmers
Winthrop High School pursues one of the state’s fastest swimming squads. Captain William Talcott and manager Russell Bacon lead a blend of veterans and new men, with strong contenders including Roy Talcott Fred O Donnell Joe Berry Robert Millen Edward McCarthy Clarence Waldo and Philip Somerby. Schedule laid out for mid January includes Hyde Park Y M C A Dorchester High English High and Reveresa.
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Jane English
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B C High Boy A Coming Star
Walter Whalen of Boston College High School shows early promise as a high jumper. At 16 he has cleared 6 feet 6 inches without spikes and may soon join the Boston Athletic Association as a junior associate. judges predict he could become a leading national star under Barwise and Gidney.
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Gibbons and McAllister Ready for Big Garden Fight
Both boxers express confidence ahead of the 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Gibbons hails his speed and plans to overcome a weight gap while McAllister vows tactics seen against Levinsky and aims for the middleweight crown. Training notes show strong form and mutual respect.
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Bob McAllister
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George Chip
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Franklin Field and Playgrounds Listed in City Survey
A city survey lists Franklin Field, Good Billings Field West Roxbury, Fair Savin Hill Playground, Good Gibson Street Playground, Good Wood Island Park, Good Neponset Playground, Fair Williams Eustis Playground. The results rate facilities as good or fair across several neighborhoods.
Barney Dreyfuss weighs Columbia Chamber offer
President Barney Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg club considers an offer from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. They propose a spring practice park and a large hall for training during bad weather.
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Oscar Mathisen Sets Two New World Skating Records
Christiania January 11 Oscar Mathisen today established two new world records in speed skating. He ran 500 metres in 43.710 seconds and 1500 metres in 2 minutes 19.12 seconds, breaking prior marks of 44.15 and 2 minutes 3.35 seconds.
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Boston Post
Jack Johnson
Christiania
Oscar Mathisen
Alvarez to Meet Burns in Catch as Catch Can Bout
Paul Alvarez the clever Spanish heavyweight faces Cyclone Burns at the Grand Opera House on Thursday night under best two out of three falls. Alvarez weighed near Burns and trains in New York confident of victory, while Burns remains in great shape and trains up to the last minute.
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Dartmouth Winter Carnival Set With Ski Races And Events
Dartmouth Outing Club announces a four day winter carnival in Hanover New Hampshire February 11 to 14 featuring ski and snowshoe races cross country events hockey versus Columbia basketball against Yale a dramatic club production The Misleading Lady and a joint concert by Dartmouth and Harvard Glee Clubs plus a carnival ball and Moos Mountain cabin house warming
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