Armory Fight Ends With Row Over Draw in Boston
Levinsky of New York and Brennan of Chicago staged a poor standoff at the Grand Opera House Boston amid a shower of lemons and abuse. Referee Flaherty ordered boxing or exiting as the crowd rioted, with no decision given as the melee ended. Moran of New Orleans drew Carney of New Bedford in the eight round semi final.
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Bat Levinsky
New York
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Boston
Grand Opera House
Vic Moran
New Orleans
Billy Carney
New Bedford
Armory A A. A. Directors Issue Statement on Bout Scandal
The Armory A A directors say Le vinsky Brennan and their managers robbed members in last night’s bout at the Grand Opera House. They barred both fighters and managers and all associated parties from future fights at the club. Brennan demanded Maffit Flaherty as referee and a draw verdict if both fighters remained standing, which the club refused. The directors accuse the managers of a joint arrangement and pledge to run boxing honestly, banning those not willing to deal squarely with the public.
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Flaherty
Armory A. A
Levinsky
Camp Devens
Billy Roche
New York
Dan Morgan
Leyinsky
Brennan
Boston
Morgan
Leo Flynn
Kid Norfolk
Sam Langford
Langford
Norfolk
The
Danny Morgan
Grand Opera House
Maffit Flaherty
Schoolboy Track Hit By Fuel Shortage
Indoor track meets across Boston are disrupted as schools fail to open due to fuel scarcity. East Boston South Boston and Charlestown High Schools have limited practice, forcing cancellation of several scheduled dual meets this week and possibly delaying next week’s events.
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Boston
East Boston
South Boston
Charlestown
Armory
Dutton and Purves Show Good Scores in Pinehurst Match
In Pinehurst on January 15 the Winter Golf League of Advertising Interests opened with high class golf. Favorites won by wide margins as survivors in the first round include H. Bradford Lewis and George C. Dutton of Boston, Louis A. Hamilton of New York, John Martin of Philadelphia, Stuart H. Patterson of Plainfield, R. Murray Purves of Boston, A. R. Gardener and W. H. Follette of New York.
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N. C
Winter Golf League
H. Bradford Lewis
George C. Dutton
Boston
Louis A. Hamilton
New York
John ©. Martin
Philadelphia
Stuart H. Patterson
Plainfield
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R. Murray Purves
A. R. Gardener
W. H. Follette
Montana to Use Jiu Jitsu Against Goulet at Opera House
Montana the Italian middle weight champion plans to employ jiu jitsu holds learned with Douglas Fairbanks in film work against Peter Goulet in their Grand Opera House bout tomorrow night. Goulet counters that film stunts differ from real combat and intends to prove it in the ring.
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Goulet
Peter Goulet
Grand Opera House
Douglas Fairbanks
Doug
Burnham Beats Seward In 18.2 Balk Line Match
Burnham defeated Seward 150 to 9 in the Class C 18.2 balk line billiards contest at Littlefield's. Burnham's high run reached 16 points. Tonight T. H. Barry meets C. H. Dayton in the next pairing.
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Littlefield
TFT TY Buormnhamenaffenward
Burnham
Seward
T. H. Barry
C. H. Dayton
Boxers Eye World Title Fight and Friday Card At Club
Springfield heavy John Olin is matched with Zbyszko for a world title bout in Madison Square Garden. Frankie Britt meets the winner of Kid Shea and Young Sacco in a Commercial A C card with other bouts including Young Proto vs Johnny Buckley and Al Delmont vs Tony Watlin. Ted Lewis signs for two bouts at Toronto and Milwaukee, while Jack McGuigan promotes a six round star bout. Britton Downey negotiations heat up as Bernie Strapp pursues a deal with a $1000 guarantee.
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Springfield
Zbyszko
Madison Square Garden
Olin
Stecher
A.C
Frankie Britt
Kid Shea
Young Sacco
Shea
New Haven
Britt
Sacco
Young Proto
Johnny Buckley
South Boston
al Delmont
Tony Watlin
Marlboro
Vatlin
Jack Britton
Bryan Downey
Columbus
Chicago
Bernie Strapp
Akron
Britton
Welters Clash Tonight in Providence Outer Belt Bout
Jack Britton meets Tommy Robson in a 12 round title bout at the National A C just outside Providence. They drew in their February Lawrence encounter, a rematch prompted by a disputed decision. Robson, a hard hitter from Malden, seeks stardom by upsetting the New Yorker in this hometown clash.
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A. C
Providence
Jack Britton
Tommy Robson
Malden
Lawrence
Britton
Ted Kid Lewis
Robson
Joe Ganns
Unbeaten Sevens Face Off On Ice Today
Milton Academy meets Newton High in a pair of hockey games this afternoon. Both squads remain undefeated and rivals expect a brilliant battle as Captain Page drills hopefuls for spots on the first team. Newton High fields a speedy seven, aiming to stay near the league lead in the Interscholastic Hockey League.
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Milton Academy
Newton High
Page
Boxing Championships Set for Boston April 8 and 9
The National Amateur Boxing Championships will be held in Boston on April 8 and 9 under the Boston Athletic Association. Organizer Charles A. Dean, president of the A K U, announced the event.
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Chicago
22D Regiment
New York City
Charles A. Dean
A KU
Boston
Boston Athletic Association
Dean
St. Mark's to Play Boston College High Today
St Mark's is scheduled to meet Boston College High at Southboro this afternoon. Boston College High began the season strong but was routed by Newton on Monday.
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St. Mark’s
Boston College High
Southboro
Newton
Boxing, baseball talk flavorful but unsure for next season
A Chicago style column notes Freddie Mitchell staying in Boston until March then leading Cubs to the coast tour. It doubts Jack Barry managing the Red Sox next season and mentions Frazee and Hoblitzell as likely Cubs figures. Willie Ritchie faces draft scrutiny and local trophies risk going unused amid weak meets and Exeter captain Tom Jones echoed as Tad Jones kin.
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Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Mitch
Boston
Jack Barry
Red Sox
Frazee
Dick Hoblitzelf
Willie Ritchie
Willie
Ritchie
Jones
Exeter
Tom Jones
Tad
Invitation Only Hunter Mile Opens to Select Athletes
The article notes the Hunter mile race is invitation only and not open to any athlete who believes he has a chance. It also mentions Babe Ruth finishing the season with a .225 batting average.
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Babe Ruth
Record Prices at Largest Lexington Horse Sale
Ultimus a stallion by Commando sold for 26000 dollars at the Wick liffe stud sale in Lexington. W E Miller of New York bought him. Colin by Commando Pastorella went to Captain P M Walker of Virginia for 5100 dollars. Marian Hood brood mare fetched 17000 dollars for Magtagon Maid Marion. My Friend yearling sold for 12800 to H A Porter of Tulsa. Ultima Thule and other lots also changed hands.
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Ultimus
Commando
Wickliffe
J. W. Corrigan
W. E. Miller
New York
Colin
Commando Pastorella
P. M. Walker
Virginia
Mid Herz
Harvard Crew Slumps As Freshmen Lead Training Surge
Harvard’s varsity crew struggles with a slump while coach Haines issues a third plea for candidates. Return of R. Emmet boosts prospects, as four freshman crews train daily with greater attendance than the varsity rowers.
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Haines
College of R
Emmet
Baseball Game Arranged Between Middlesex and Noble and Greenough
The annual baseball game between Middlesex School of Concord and Noble and Greenough School of Bogton is set for Saturday afternoon April 27 at Concord.
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Middlesex School
Concord
Noble and Greenough School
Bogton
Alexander Says He's No Slacker and Will Fight Draft
Grover Alexander, premier NL pitcher, placed in Class 1 Division A of the draft and receives his card. He says he will not seek exemption and is ready to report, unsure about transfer from Philadelphia to Chicago. Chicago club owner Weeghman confirms Alexander and catcher Killifer were bought for $50,000 and placed in Class 1. report pending confirmation.
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Grover Cleveland Alexander
Alexander
Omaha
Neb
Grover Alexander
Philadelphia
Chicago
Killifer
Chicago Nationals
Charles H. Weeghman
Weeghman
St. Paul
Alexander Sale Terms and 1918 Draft Clause
Alexander, NL's leading pitcher, was sold to Philadelphia with a clause. If either he or Killifer were drafted within thirty days before the 1918 season start, the deal for the drafted player would be cancelled. Alexander had told Weeghman he expected third class draft due to his aged mother dependent on him.
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Philadelphia
Killifer
Weeghman
Middlesex School Opens Season vs Cambridge Latin
The Middlesex hockey team plans a season opener against Cambridge Latin School in the Interscholastic Hockey league on the Middlesex rink this afternoon after two delays.
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Middlesex School
Cambridge Latin School
Middlesex
Navy Yard Sailors Face Arena Hockey Club In Last War Time Collision
Paisley Heathinaon Downing Cagned Bees Skilton O'Hare Lacroix Storey With Osgood Paisley of the Navy Yard meet the Arena Hockey Club in Boston Arena tonight for the final contest before the war. The two teams promise a fierce rematch as they seek to atone for a prior defeat handed to the sailors.
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Navy Yard
Arena Hockey
Boston
Sterling
Sailor Boys
Navy and Arena set for decisive game in fast series
Both teams split the first two games with Osgood and Hutchinson forming the Navy duo at center. The Arena exploited a position swap in game two to beat the Navy and will press the advantage tonight, as Hutchinson and Osgood reconvene and seek the series lead.
Camp Names Air Trainers for Aviation Service
Walter Camp former Yale athletic director now navy athletics commissioner has recommended three college trainers for the aviation service Keene Fitzpatrick Princeton Pooch Donovan Harvard and John Mack Yale. Action rests with the Aviation Department and the three universities under contract. It is likely the aviation branch will discuss loaning the trainers to large camps to test Camp's conditioning theories.
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United States Military Service
Walter Camp
Yale
United States Navy
Aviation Service
Aviation Department
Keene Fitzpatrick
Princeton
Pooch
Donovan
Harvard
John Mack
Mack
Fitzpatrick
War Service
Camp
Boston College to Meet Newport Naval Reserve Monday Night
The Boston College seven will lineup against the Newport Naval Reserve seven Monday night at the Boston Arena. Coach Bob Fowler has drilled his squad since the Radio team victory to reach top form for strong opposition.
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Boston College
Newport Naval Reserve
Boston Arena
Bob Fowler
Deals Don’t Mean Runaway for Sox
Critics fear Frazee’s two great trades may push Boston toward dominance and make the American League race a two team fight. Yet observers deem such fears exaggerated as reinforcements arrive.
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Frazee
Boston
Frazee outwits rivals in bold baseball trades
Critics say Frazee, new to baseball, outguessed Comiskey and rival owners by convincing them he was untutored. He engineered deals that reshaped rosters, with the Red Sox and others to contest the pennant and prevent a runaway race. The Tigers White Sox Yankees and Senators all remain threats.
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Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
McGraw
Giants
Comiskey
Lynn
Jenkins
Jem Scott
Frazee
Johnson
Open Air Hockey at Harvard Stationed on Charlesbank Rink
Harvard varsity hockey adopts open air policy with seven games to be played at the Charlesbank rink in Cambridge near the Anderson Bridge. The Crimson have withdrawn from the arena for the remainder of the season.
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Harvard
Crimson
Charlesbank
Cambridge
Anderson Bridge
Harvard Hockey Moves Games Outdoors To Charlesbank Rink
Harvard coach Robert E. Gross pulls the team from the Arena to daylight outdoor play at Charlesbank rink citing limited indoor practice time and coal conservation. The informals will play two weekly games, replacing the scheduled Arena contest against Harvard Radio, with future clashes planned against various opponents.
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Crimson
Robert E. Gross
Harvard Radio Seven
Charlesbank
Gross
Exeter Academy Opens Outdoor Hockey Season
Exeter Academy hockey begins its outdoor season this afternoon against Rindge Tech. The matchup pits Exeter against a familiar foe as the teams clash in the opening game.
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Exeter Academy
Rindge Tech
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