Boxing and baseball notes from Fenway and beyond
A roundup of boxing events and boxing figures at Fenway A. A. as Del Pratt and Harry Frazee project Red Sox plans. Strangler Lewis rebuts headlock opponents while Loomis brothers eye short-distance events at the Fenway. Holy Cross coach Jack Barry and Northeasterns indoor prospects are highlighted alongside Tufts sprinter Bart Macchia and Home Run Baker’s return to the ballpark.
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de] Pratt
Michigan
Harry Frazee
Del
Red Sox
Surprises Coming at M G A Meet
The Massachusetts Golf Association holds its annual meeting and dinner Friday January 21 at the Exchange Club. The meeting begins at 5 00 p m with dinner two hours later.
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M.G. A
The
Massachusetts Golf Association
Exchange Club
Massachusetts Golf Club Meeting Promises Surprises
The meeting chaired by William F. Garcelon may unveil entertainment and a new handicapping system aimed at using par as the universal standard. The article notes laurel honors for top Massachusetts golfers and highlights winter golf activity by Theophilus King, Elmer Wilson, and Thomas T. Edwards.
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William F. Garcelon
Rovel
Massachusetts
Dan Horan
Fairs to meet Soutar in first U S court tennis final
Punch Fairs of New York, the former world court tennis champion, advances to face Jock Soutar of the Philadelphia Racquet Club in the first professional U S court tennis final. Fairs beat Roland Dutten of Boston 6 5 6 2 6 2 in straight sets, displaying form he used to win world titles in 1905 and 1908.
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Philadelphia
C. J
Punch) Fairs
New York
Jock Soutar
Parker Seven to Play Wollaston in Opening Game
The Parker Club hockey seven of Lexington will open the season this afternoon against Wollaston Athletic Association. Both clubs are strong ice combos and a close game is expected. George Hinchey leads the Lexington team as captain.
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Parker Club
Lexington
Sason
Wollaston Athletic Association
George Hinchey
Tufts Beaten Indoors by Northeastern in Boston Meet
Northeastern College surprised Tufts in the first indoor meet of the season at the Boston Y M C A yesterday afternoon. Coach Arthur Duffey's team outscored Tufts 41 to 36 as they swept the point total to the finish.
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Tufts College
Boston Y. M. C. A
Northeastern
Huntington College
Coombs
Fundin
Converse
Jacobson
Parsons
Kelly
Boston College
Engineers
Jake Driscoll
Tufts
Arthur Duffey
Northeastern Edges Tufts In Narrow Indoor Meet Finish
Northeastern defeats Tufts 41 to 36 in a tight indoor athletic meet. S. P. Coombs leads Northeastern with three firsts and anchors the winning relay as Bart Macchia of Tufts and Fundin of Huntington clash in the final event.
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Ferguson
Tufts
Bart Macchia
Medford Collegians
Huntington College
Fundin
Fleet Macchia
S. P. Coombs
Northeastern
Converse
Coombs
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Doherty Brothers
McVey
Medford
C. Sonverse
Bart Slacehia
B. Macchia
B. H. Herrick
H. O. Fundin
B. J. Gorrie
John Doherty
W. H. Parsons
W. H. Morgan
W. H. Pierce
Joseph Doherty
J. McVey
P. Coombs
J. W. Carl
M. Hi. Pickard
G. Caswell
FP. Coombs
W. H. Young
A. Ewell
E. CO. Converse
T. G. Kelley
Dartmouth Freshmen Edge Andover 2-1 in Overtime
Dartmouth freshmen beat Andover 2 to 1 in an overtime contest at Rabbit's Pond. Ton scored the winner with one minute left in the second extra period as Sheehy and Lyon also struck for Dartmouth. Referee was W. B. Higgins. game featured three ten and two fifty six minute periods.
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Dartmouth
Rabbit's Pond
Ton
Dartmouth Fresh
Phillips AN. Lyon
Yole Fiy
Austin
Deignan Leonard
Case
Phillips Andover
Americans win singles lose doubles in Melbourne series
In Melbourne on January 14 Americans win two singles matches but lose the doubles. William T. Tilden of Philadelphia defeats Patrick O Hara Wood 7-5 in a set showing. William M Johnston of California beats Norman Brookes 3-6 6-1 6-4. Doubles Paterson and Hawkes defeat Tilden and Washburn 6-3 7-5.
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Melbourne
Australia
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia
Patrick O'Hara Wood
William M. Johnston
California
Norman EB
Brookes
Gerald F. Paterson
J. B. Hawkes
Tilden
Watson M. Washburn
Ned Bigelow Harvard hockey wizard shines early
Meet Captain Ned Bigelow a Harvard hockey star described as a marvel on skates. The article compares his early promise to an express train and ranks him among the best players in the United States as he prepared at St. Mark's School in Southboro.
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Ned Bigelow
Harvard
St. Mark's School
Southboro
United States
Edward L Bigelow Harvard hockey star and multi sport athlete
Edward Livingston Bigelow known as Ned Greeted as Harvard hockey captain and versatile athlete. He led Cambridge Crimson to pennants with a powerful shot and smart puck distribution while also starring in baseball and other sports. From Beacon Hill he remains a celebrated team leader and sportsman.
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Ned
Bigelow
Harvard
Will
Roger Buntin
Dick Humphrey
Yale
Crimson
Colts
Varsity
Jack Slattery
Beacon Hill
Edward Livingston Bigelow
Ned as a nickname for a familiar or friend
A compact usage note references the nickname Ned as a shorter form used by fellows when addressing a common man. It emphasizes informal familiarity and conversational ease in social circles.
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Ned
Carlyle Card Promises Three 10 Rounders At Grand Opera House
A Monday show at the Grand Opera House features three 10 round bouts headlined by Young Jack Johnson of Goldfield versus Battling Thomas of New York, Cyclone Ketchell against Paddy Lynn, and Robbie Josephs meeting Joe Mandell. Two four round heavyweight novelty bouts also on the card, with winners of the 10 rounders to meet prior light heavyweight victors in a rematch setup.
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Carlyle
Grand Opera House
Mills
Carlyle Club
Jack Johnson
Goldfield
Nev
Battling Thomas
New York
Cyclone Ketchell
Milwaukee
Paddy Lynn
Finnish Marathon Champion Becomes U S Citizen
Hannes Kolehmainen, world record holder and Olympic marathon winner for Finland, was naturalized as a U S citizen. A prominent distance racer with several American records from three to ten miles, he came to the United States in 1912 after success in Stockholm.
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New York
Hannes Koliehmainen
Antwerp
United States
Kolehmainen
Stockholm
UPenn crews eye first outdoor workout on Schuylkill
Coach Wright planned the University of Pennsylvania crews first outdoor practice of the season with the varsity and junior varsity eight boats slated to race the Schuylkill River course weather permitting.
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Philadelphia
Wright
University of Pennsylvania
Schuylkill River
Harvard and BC Seek Future Football Clash Ahead
Harvard claims the season crown only from beating Yale and Princeton while Boston College contests the title claim. Both programs feel entitled to more Eastern football glory and seek another major clash in the near future.
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Harvard
Boston College
Yale
Princeton
B. C
Crimson
Tech Men Break Even in Boxing Meet with Springfield YMCA
The Tech mittmen opened the season with a 3 3 draw against Springfield YMCA College at Walker Memorial. Tech won 115, 125 and 158 lb bouts while Springfield took 135, 145 and 175 lb contests.
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Tech Mittmen
Springfield Y. M. C. A. College
Walker Memorial
The
Charles
Louis
Tech Boxing Narrowly Wins Several Matches in Meet
Barnard of Tech pressed early in the 115 pound bout, but McCarraher of Springfield rallied. Addicks of Tech won the 125 pound match with a late flurry. Longhard of MIT faltered with fatigue against Russell of Springfield. Puccillo defeated Koch in a controversial 145 pound bout. Procter of Tech beat Miller in an extra round after a tight contest. The evening closed with an knockout in the final match and Soldier Adams of Springfield impressing by flooring Reeves of Tech.
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McCarraher
Springfield
Up State
Tech Boy
Addicks
Snyder
Longhard
Russell
Manly
Longmaid
Kayo
Tech Lad
Puccillo
Koch
Proctor
Procter
Miller
Adams
Reeves
Arlington to Meet St. John's Prep On St. John's Rink
Arlington High School hockey, in the Inter scholastic Hockey League, travels to Danvers to face St. John's Preparatory School this afternoon weather permitting. Arlington enters season with a 0 1 record after a 1 0 loss to Browne and Nichols. St. John's defeated Somerville High this week and aims to beat Arlington.
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Arlington
St. John’s Prep
Arlington High School
St. John’s Preparatory School
Danvers
Browne and Nichols
Cambridge
St. John’s
Somerville High
Spy Pond
Home Run Baker To Return To Diamond In 1925 Season
J Franklin Baker, once the home run king, plans a return to baseball next season. He will travel to Baltimore to meet Joe Kelly, scout for the New York Americans. Baker, of Trappe Maryland, did not play last year due to business and family illness. if his daughter recovers, he is expected to play.
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Baker
Diamond Haston
Mda
J. Franklin Baker
Diamond
Baltimore
Joe Kelly
New York Americans
Trappe
Babe Ruth Denies Wealth Worry Amid Betting Scandal
The famed slugger Babe Ruth rejects rumors he is broke. He defends his finances, noting past pony bets and a large income, claiming ample funds remain despite a recent setback and citing yesterday’s performance as evidence of his status.
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Babe Ruth
Mr. Ruth
Autograph Sales and Bets Record on Hog Island Notes
A 1921 ledger lists endorsements and gambling stakes from 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM. Transactions include a $6000 deal, $5000 side bets, $3201.40 for war sufferers, $60,000 in K and E money, and a $107.13 lunch profit. It also mentions a poisoning article, a Gertie film scene, and Dickens works approval.
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Broadway
Rights of the batsman leaving his box in play
The ball becomes dead when a pitched ball strikes the batsman. A batter who steps out of the box during delivery loses any play on the runner. if a third strike hits the batsman, the batter is retired and the dead ball negates further action. Runners must return to their bases if no play is possible.
Blade Champs at the Arena Boost Radcliffe Carnival
Theresa Weld Blanchard and Sherman Badger headline the New Boston Arena skating carnival in aid of the Radcliffe College endowment. Nathaniel W. Niles and Edith Rotch also perform exhibitions as 18 event program and grand march unfold for local skating fans.
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Boston Arena
Radcliffe College Endowment Fund
Theresa Weld Blanchard
Sherman Badger
America
Nathaniel W. Niles
Edith Rotch
Blanchard
Skating Program Promises Top Attractions
The upcoming program features a prohibition of pair skating by Mr and Mrs Edward M Howland. Skating dances will be the third event and Mrs Channing Frothingham with Courtenay Crocker will introduce novel stunts. The three competitions include pair spiral ten step dance and waltzing and are billed as a premier skating attraction.
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Edward M. Howland
Channing Frothingham
Courtenay Crocker
Middlesex Sportsmen Feed At Arlington Spy Pond
The Middlesex Sportsman's Association hosts another Saturday night feed at its new Arlington clubhouse on Spy Pond this evening. The events are growing in popularity among members.
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Middlesex Sportsman's Association
Spy Pond
Arlington
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