Purse of 45000 Offered for Willard Moran Bout
In New York on January 12 1910 Jess Willard world heavyweight champion and Frank Moran were offered a 45000 purse for a 10 round no decision bout in New York on Friday March 3 Tex Rickard promoter of the Reno 1910 Jeffries Johnson battle backs the contest Sam McCracken listed as promoter though no clear advantage.
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New York
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
Tex Rickard
Reno
Nev
Sam McCracken
Rickard
Stallings to Be Here Saturday
Percy Haughton becomes president of the Boston National League club and immediately seeks talks with manager George Stallings on improving the team. Haughton sent word that Stallings should arrive in the city as soon as possible for conference.
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Percy Haughton
George Stallings
Haughton
Stallings
George
Club
P. D. Haughton
Boston
City
Willard Moran Bout Terms Drafted For Big Fight
Plans for a 10 round no decision bout at an East venue with Willard and Moran are outlined. Willard to receive $30,000 plus 61 percent of film receipts and a $5,000 signing bonus. Moran offered $15,000. Must post $5,000 forfeit on signing. gate projected near $100,000 with Madison Square Garden, a theater, or car barn site under consideration. Rickard expects high profits and hints at future Gotch Stecher match if finances rise.
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Willard
Moran
Rickard
McCracken
Chicago
Tom Jones
Madison Square Garden
Lickards
New York
Willard-Moran
Frank Gotch
Joe Stecher
America
Reno
Nev
Coney Island
East
Middle West
Jim Coffey
Willard Manager Yet to Agree on March 3 Bout
Chicago January 12 Jack Curley announced no agreement had been reached with Jess Willard regarding the 10 round indoor showdown with Moran in New York. McCracken offered Willard 36404 for his share. Curley said he planned talks with Tom Jones at Excelsior Springs Missouri to fix a satisfactory arrangement for the March 3 encounter.
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Chicago
Jack Curley
Jess Willard
Willard
Moran
New York
McCracken
Curley
Tom Jones
Excelsior Springs
Jones
Commonwealth Golf Club Plans New Clubhouse and Dues Increase
At the annual meeting held at the Hotel Lenox Louis K Liggett announced pledges totaling 75000 toward a 90000 clubhouse. The building will add a swimming pool bowling alleys and tennis courts. Dues rise to 60 with active members increasing from 300 to 450. Officers elected Henry Thornton president J W F Kennedy secretary A R Robinson treasurer. Directors named KE W Barker E H Kinsley J S Johnson Sidney Harwood Thomas F Quinn William F Garcelon J Marcy Edwards Henry Thornton J W F Kennedy and A R Robinson.
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Commonwealth Golf Club
Lenox
Louis K. Liggett
Henry Thornton
J. W. F. Kennedy
A. R. Robinson
Ke, W. Barker
E. H. Kinsley
J. S. Johnson
Sidney Harwood
Thomas F. Quinn
William F., Garcelon
J. Marcy Edwards
Everett High honors football eleven with banquet
About 250 citizens attended a complimentary banquet for the Everett High School football team at Parisn School Hall. Coach Cleo O'Donnell gave his likely farewell speech as Everett coach after five years, asking to be remembered for giving his best and fair treatment of all players.
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Everett
Everett High
Parisn School
Cleo O'Donnell
Volunteers Craft Solid Business Title for Diamond Performers
Volunteers under P. D. Haughton work to affix strong business titles to diamond performers. The and as a rule enthusiasts press on, seeking the perfect label and the exact wording to fit each act.
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P. D. Haughton
Names for Boston club spark lighthearted debate
Readers suggest playful nicknames for the Boston National League team amid reactions to Percy Haughton’s presidency. Proposals include Hot Uns Hortons and Crimson Ramblers, while Attorney William H. Hawes notes a punning link to Haughton and weird initials.
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Stallings
Boston
Hortons
Harvard
Crimson Ramblers
Boston Nationals
Crimson
Skowhegan
William H. Hawes
Boston National Baseball Team
Haughton
Hottentots
Ready Elected Captain of Lexington High Hockey Seven
Frank Ready of the class of 1917 was unanimously chosen captain of Lexington High School's 1916 ice hockey seven. He plays forward as rover and will select from 14 candidates, including two veterans, to form the team.
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Frank Ready
Lexington High School
Ready
Rover
Skating Bulletin Highlights Boston Playgrounds
The bulletin lists multiple playgrounds with qualitative notes such as Fair Good and Rough. Play areas include Cottage Street, First Street, Savin Hill, William Eustis, Public Garden, Boston Common, Franklin Field, Wood Island Park, Orient Heights, Norfolk Street, Jamaica Pond, Gibson Street, and Randolph Street.
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First Street
Savin Hill
William Eustis
Fair Public Garden
Boston Common
Franklin Field
Gibson Street
Randolph Street
Cornell Beats Tech 2–1 in Boston Arena Hockey Rally
Cornell turned back MIT 2 to 1 in Boston after a close first half. Hunter scored the opener, Babbitt added a second, and Clark counted Tech’s goal from scrimmage in the second half. Penalties to Harding and Cochrane, referees Rocque and Fowler, 20 minute halves.
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Ithaca
Hunter
Tech
Babbitt
Cornell
Clark
W. Harding
Clark Babbitt
Woodward Jy
Arera Orr
Cinideena
KE. Wanamaker
Spieidelberg
Tuteia
Ake
Cochrane Pial
Eles P
Swain
Johnson
J. Goats
J. Harding
C. Cochrane
Rocque and Fowler
Dr. ‘Tingley
Leslie Wanamaker
Paul
Tewksbury
Lowengard
Looking Them Over With Billy Evans
Jack Egan a retired American League umpire is praised as a fine official and diplomat on the field. A Chicago game under Callahan and Gleason ended with Egan warning Gleason to drop a bat, avoiding ejection, before Chicago won later. Alexander’s postseason chances are debated with Tris Speaker arguing a 50 50 shot versus the Red Sox if Alexander can win three.
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Jack Egan
Callahan-Gleason
White Sox
Egan
Chicago
Gleason
Callahan
Philadelphia
Boston
Alexander
Philly
Open Swim Meet at Brookline January 20
An open meet under Brookline Swimming Club will be held at Brookline Public Baths on Thursday evening January 20. Sanctioned by the N. E. B. A. A. U., the events are handicapped except for diving. Events include 50 100 and 200 yard swims a relay race plunge for distance diving and an exhibition water polo game between picked teams.
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Brookline Swimming Club
Brookline Public Baths
Hingham Yacht Club Names New Officers
J Sumner Fowler was elected commodore at the Hingham Yacht Club annual election. Other officers chosen were Gustavus B. Holt as vice commodore Charles M Scudder as treasurer and William W Melcher as secretary.
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J. Sumner Fowler
Hingham Yacht Club
Gustavus B. Holt
Charles M. Scudder
William W. Melcher
St Johns Prep Announces Hockey Schedule
Ed Creed of St Johns Prep released the hockey schedule with games at St Johns against Malden Salem Lowell Tech Stoneham Somerville Boston English High Woburn Salem Peabody and a Feb 22 open date with final trip to Peabody.
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Ed Creed
St. John's Prep
Malden
St. John's
Salem
Lowell Tech
St. John’s
Stoneham
Somerville
Boston English High
Woburn
Peabody
Rindge Tech
Open
Boston College High English High Hockey Clash at Franklin Field
One of the best schoolboy games slated today is the Boston College High English High hockey contest at Franklin Field. Both schools are fortunate with strong teams this year, promising an interesting matchup.
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Boston College
Franklin Field
Red Sox gain new pitcher U V Bader from Buffalo club
The Boston Red Sox bought pitcher U V Bader from Buffalo of the International League. A 25 year old right hander who bats left, 5 feet 1 inch tall and 170 pounds, he began with Dallas in 1912 and has played for Buffalo since 1914 after stints with the New York Giants. He is from Lansing Kansas and highly regarded by Patsey Donovan.
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Boston Red Sox
Carrigan
Ernie Shore
U. V. Bader
Buffalo
Patsey Donovan
Bader
Lansing
Kan
Dallas
New York Giants
Willard Declines Fight Until April in Moran Match Talk
Excelsior Springs Mo January 12 Tom Jones manager of the world heavyweight champion says Willard will not sign for less than 30000 for his share and no fight before April He has not signed any agreement to fight and Jack Curley plans to meet him to discuss arrangements for a proposed Willard Moran bout in New York on March 3.
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A. A
Roxbury
al Shubert
New Bedford
Howard McRea
Cambridge
Bill Flemming
Maine
Joe Hagan
South Boston
Hibernian Hall
Ragan
Flemming
Hagan
Pittsfield
Young Wagner
New Jersey
Johnny
Kid) Alberts
Elizabeth
N. J
Woonsocket
R. T
Dave Powers
Malden
Patsey DeLucca
Roxbury Club
Excelsior Springs
Willard
Tom Jones
Willard-Moran
New York
Harvard Strong Man III Grippe Strikes Percy
Grippe germs disrupted Harvard teams as George Percy, the title holder, is laid up in the infirmary with influenza. He has missed hockey practice and boxing squad participation this week.
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Grippe
Harvard
George Percy
Percy
Braves trade rumors and safety bills dominate latest notes
Boss George replies with an invitation to the new magnate Stallings plans a North trip to secure players for Boston. Haughton declines while talks reference Gaffney trades and Herzog pursuit. The piece also covers highway safety bills and lists the year’s club directors and officers.
Wesleyan Names New Baseball Captain
Edward L. Markthaler of Elizabeth New Jersey has been elected captain of the Wesleyan University baseball team. He takes over for Lester A. Lanning who resigned recently due to scholarship deficiencies. Markthaler plays first base.
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Middletown
Safe Roads Automobile Association Meets in Boston
The annual meeting of the Safe Roads Automobile Association was held yesterday at 104 Devonshire building in Boston. Members discussed road safety initiatives and upcoming campaigns.
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Safe Roads Automobile Association
Devonshire Building
Boston
Balsa Aims to Top Hassane in Boston Wrestling Bout
Andre Balsa the Spanish wrestler makes his Boston debut at the Hippodrome tonight paired with Hussane. Balsa, a European star who has toured widely, seeks victory to cement his class and rise for bigger matches later in the season. He speaks several languages and has impressed with his physique and poise.
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Hussane
Hippodrome
Europe
Boston
Hassane
Balsa
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