Tufts Hires MacDonald to Coach Indoor Track Roster
Tufts College varsity indoor track gains new additions as Coach MacDonald will train distance runners sprinters and weight men this winter. Newcomers Heyes Stafford Coddington Pnelligan Barron Harri man Ellms Angell Bing ham Newton and others join, aiming for strong showings in local indoor meets and open spring events. Sherburn departs.
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Baseball Writers Adopt All Rules Except Cincinnati Base Hit
The Baseball Writers Association of America approved almost all proposed changes from its rules committee by a members vote, with the exception of the so called Cincinnati base hit rule.
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Baseball Writers’ Association of America
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Crimson TQ Plays Aggies in Harvard Amherst Hockey Clash
The Harvard Crimson faces the Aggies at the Boston Arena tonight. The game offers fans a chance to gauge the Crimson seven and judge the likely outcome of the Dartmouth Harvard match scheduled for next Saturday at the same venue.
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Harvard Faces Amherst Aggies In Near Classic Hockey Night
In a tight Hanover contest Dartmouth beat New Hampshire 2 1 last Saturday while Harvard plans a stronger effort tonight led by captain Willetts Claflin and Carnochan. Steve Hopkins returns from injury to boost Harvard attack as Amherst stars Dit Jones Jack Hutchinson and Dave Buttrick aim to lift the Aggies past the Crimson in a tough matchup featuring goaltender Buttrick and standout defenders.
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Steve Hopkins
Syracuse
Dit Jones
Jack Hutchinson
Dave Buttrick
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Aberg Sets Challenge to Frank Gotch for World Title
Finnish champion Alex Aberg declares himself ready to wrestle any opponents Gotch selects. In a letter to promoter George Tuohey he offers to prove foreign wrestlers deserve a world title shot by defeating Gotch’s chosen challengers, with Gotch agreeing to a title bout if Aberg wins.
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McLean Signs New Form NL Contract In New York
Larry McLean becomes possibly the first to sign the new National League contract form. The Giants catcher who starred in the World Series last fall signed today at the New York NL club offices. Ferdinand Schupp also signed.
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John B
Larry) McLean
Giants
Ferdinand Schupp
Lexington High hockey team braves cold for practice
Despite five degrees below zero, nearly a dozen Lexington High School players, led by captain Eugene Viano, 14, braved the icy air for a short practice on the Lexington High rink yesterday afternoon.
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Eugene Viano
Bay State Automobile Association Elects Stevens President
At a well attended meeting at the Hotel Lenox yesterday W. H. Stevens was elected president of the Bay State Automobile Association. Other officers chosen include Vice-president J. J. McNamara secretary treasurer F. K. Swett and directors E. A. Gilmore Chase Langmaid Joseph Donovan R. R. Ross and Dr. H. D. Boyd.
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W. H. Stevens
J. J. McNamara
F. K. Swett
E. A. Gilmore
Chase Langmaid
Joseph Donovan
R. R. Ross
H. D. Boyd
New Bay State Club President Stevens Wins Rousing Welcome
The retiring president E A Gilmore received a rising vote of thanks for his long service. The new president Mr Stevens a Brookline native and Boston auto industry figure was enthusiastically received. He will push a boosters policy to grow membership and broaden the club’s work. Stevens chairs runs and tours and has led a highly successful annual club run. He belongs to the Boston Athletic Association and Woodland Golf Club. A directors meeting is set for the Hotel Lenox at 1 pm tomorrow.
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Harvard Indoor Track and Hockey Schedules Announced
The Harvard athletic committee announced the indoor varsity track and second varsity hockey schedules for the coming season. Indoor track opens in two weeks with meets including Coast Artillery and Irish American, leading to Rhode Island Artillery and Pennsylvania relays. Hockey slate lists January 21 St Marks, January 24 Lowell Textile, February 4 Middlesex, February 9 Andover, and February 21 Exeter games.
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Levinsky Beats Flynn in Sloppy 10 Round Bout
In New York on January 13, Levinsky outpointed Porky Flynn in a rough 10 round heavyweight fight at the National Sporting Club. Flynn weighed 19 pounds more but failed to mount a decisive attack as Levinsky stayed alert and wore him down, drawing blood from Flynn's mouth.
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Porky Flynn
Boston
National Sporting Club Tonight
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Lombard and Little Named Freshman Track Managers
Lawrence M. Lombard of Winchester is appointed manager and Charles G. Little of Newburyport assistant manager of the freshman track team for the coming year. The appointments followed a three month contest evaluating candidates.
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Lawrence M. Lombard
Winchester
Charles G. Little
Newburyport
Detroit rink rejects ISU dates for skating meet
Detroit management rejected the International Skating Union of America dates of January 19 and 20 as unsuitable for local skaters. The meet will likely be held elsewhere if another venue is found.
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Detroit
Mich
International Skating Union of America
Irish A A A Wins From Pilgrims
The Irish American A A A defeated the Pilgrims in the season opener at the Arena last night. The seven game series promises stormy clashes as personal grudges surface and the teams clash on the ice for dominance and early momentum.
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Irish-Americans edge Pilgrim A A in brutal 6 to 4 battle
In a grueling exhibition at the big rink the Irish-American A A defeated the Pilgrim A A 6 to 4. Nine players were put off the ice as tripping slashing cross checking and barehanded blows marked the contest. Skilton led the victors with sharp sprints while Small scored multiple goals and Roche starred for the Pilgrims despite teammates’ lack of support. Referees limited penalties but the bout remained fierce until the final whistle.
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Brookline High Triumphs 8-1 Over Mechanic Arts
At the Cypress Street Playground rink in Brookline the Brookline High School hockey team defeated Mechanic Arts 8 to 1. The cold weather kept attendance light but the exhibition was lively with Steavens scoring twice and Arthur and Moulton adding goals. Referee Nessy and umpire Carolan oversaw 15 minute periods.
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Wish ing Wisp and the Post's Fun Folks Spotlight
The note promotes a forthcoming Sunday Post feature showcasing Tiny lads the Wish ing Wisp and other humorous figures. It hints at light entertainment and a lighthearted page to expect.
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Federals Recruit Top Players Amid Salary Shakeup
Chicago manager Joe Tinker of the Federal league says the new league will redraw baseball by selling minor leaguers for big sums and putting those dollars into players’ salaries. He cites $22,500 for Marty O'Toole and notes many players seek terms as major clubs pay large sums to minors. Russell Ford and other players arrived for talks as Knabe eyes regional signings. Elmer Knetzer and Jack Lewis joined the local Federal lineup.
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Marty O'Toole
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Park buy signals new Federal league stadium plan
Joe Tinker of the Chicago Federals was told Otto Stifel bought Hadlan Park in St. Louis for 250000 and will remodel it for the Federal league. Tinker, meeting with Russell Ford, may assign signed players to other clubs as needed. Vic Saier reportedly offered 6900 a year for a three year Fed contract.
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W. M. Walker
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Knabe in Pittsburgh Pursues Pirates Trade Bids
Otto Knabe, Baltimore manager, arrived at Fort Pitt Hotel and held secret talks with several National League players, aiming to acquire Pirates talent. He reportedly signed Montreal pitcher Frank Smith and attempted to land Martie Berghammer, displaying a $1500 check while concealing his counterpart’s name.
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Otto Knabe
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Pirates
Martie Berghammer
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Otto
Knabe
Frank Smith
Montreal
Kidder
Baltimore
Protest Filed Over Baltimore Club Ball Park Permit
A local builder filed a protest with Baltimore building inspector Stubbs against a permit for the Baltimore club of the Federal baseball league to erect a ball park in North Baltimore. He argued that nearby International League grounds would be devalued by another ball park. No action was taken, but City Hall officials expected the permit would be granted.
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Gilmore Reports Toronto Manager Pending Name
President Gilmore of the Federal league returned from the East and said Toronto has a player ready to sign as manager but would not reveal his identity. He also announced Buffalo has signed three major league players whose names he could not disclose at this time.
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Gilmore
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Robinson Pursues Miller and Brown in Indy Talks
Robinson arrives in Indianapolis to confer with Otto Miller and Elmer Brown. Both ex-Brooklyn players are said to have been offered three-year contracts by the Indianapolis Federal league club.
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Ind
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Otto Miller
Elmer Brown
Sheckard Rejects Manager Terms For Pittsburg Club
James Sheckard sent a telegram to John B. Barbour stating the offered terms to manage the Pittsburg club were unsatisfactory Barbour announced that no further overtures would be made.
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Penn
James Sheckard
John B. Barbour
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Willard Acquitted in Prize Fighting Trial
Heavyweight boxer Jess Willard was found not guilty by a jury after an all night deliberation in Los Angeles. The charge stemmed from the death of John Young following a Vernon Arena bout on August 22.
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