Shrubb Dominates 10 Mile Race At Park Square
Alfred Shrubb wins the 10 mile event at Park Square Coliseum defeating five challengers by nearly six laps. He finishes in 51 minutes 33 25 seconds, with Tail Feather Creek Curran and Black Hawk as key rivals in a dramatic distance display. Local sprint and cycling results noted.
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Alfred Shrubb
Park Square Coliseum
Shrubb
Park Square
Myers
Tail Feather
Creek
Curran
Crook
Black Hawk
Baseball Talk and Gossip From The Season Ahead
A humorous column muses on baseball news and personalities. It references Bat Nelson and Billy Nolan, Ty Cobb, Tom Burns, Lang ford Barry, Ewry Hillman Valentine, Willie Keeler, and the New York Highlanders. The piece notes anticipation for 1908 and pokes fun at managers, athletes, and policies while skirting sensational details.
Princeton Beats Brown With Strong Allaround Play
Princeton defeats Brown 27 to 9 at Lyman Gymnasium Providence. Halliday Clark Ryan Pryor Meese Raquet Regnier and Veeder starred. Ryan 7 foul goals and 4 floor goals led Princeton. Referee McAdams. Time 20 minutes per half.
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Providence
R. I
Princeton
Brown
Lyman Gymnasium
Ryan
Fess
Ce cc
Regnier Diogke
Pryor
Sigis
Raquet Halliday
R. G
H. Smith Thompson
Veeder
L. G
BE. Smith
Halliday
Clark
Meese
Raquet
Regnier
Foulse
McAdams
Harvard Faces Princeton Tomorrow In St Nicholas Rink
The Harvard hockey team travels to New York for a game against Princeton tomorrow night at St Nicholas Rink after a practice match with the St Nicholas hockey club tonight. The varsity squad is improving in team play and a close contest is anticipated. trip roster includes Briggs Ford Gardner Hicks Newhall Paine Pell Rumsey Sampson Washburn Willetts Manager Short and Coach Winsor.
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Harvard
New York
Princeton
St. Nicholas
Crimson
Briggs
Ford
Gardner
Hicks
Newhall
Paine
Pell
Rumsey
Sampson
Washburn
Willetts
Short
Winsor
Kent Makes Good in Harvard Pole Vault
S. S. Kent won the indoor Harvard pole vault with a height of 10 ft 2 in on an eight inch handicap. Lt. Parker was second at 10 ft 9in and 8 Cc Lawrence was third at 10 ft 2 1/2 in. A large field competed as interest in Harvard track grows. broad jump follows tomorrow in Soldiers Field cage.
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Kent
Harvard
S. S. Kent
Parker
Cc. Lawrence
Soldiers Field
Heine Beats John Carroll at Fair Grounds in Close Race
In New Orleans on January 16 John Carroll led much of the fifth race but Heine surged to the front near the end and won a hard ride with Land Breeze third. Heine held off Carroll as backers grew anxious. Other winners included Lady Leoni in race one Variety in two, Creel in three Tiovolini in four and Donna in six.
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Heine
John Carrol
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Land Breeze
Lady Leoni
Variety
Creel
Tivolini
Donna
Illinois swimmer sets three minute underwater record
Chicago Jan 16 Frank Sullivan swimming director of the Illinois Athletic Club established a new professional record by staying under water for three minutes. The previous mark of two minutes twenty seconds was held by Finney of England and set years ago in Philadelphia.
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Chicago
Irank Sullivan
Ilinois Athletic Club
Finney
Philadelphia
Hughes Firm in His Stand on Race Track Gambling
Governor Hughes declared a firm stance against race track gambling in a speech to the state agricultural societies in Albany. The gathering, attended by county association delegates, saw a opposing stance from many in the morning session while the executive committee held its meeting without action.
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Albany
N. Y
Hughes
County Association
East Boston Evening High Five Defeats South Boston 19 to 8
Evening High School of East Boston beat South Boston Evening High 19 to 8 at the East Boston High gym. Hudson scored six while O Rourke and Young added three each. Murphy Nolan and McGrath also contributed. Referee Jimmy Winston Umpire Sullivan scorer Charles Winston time Bremen attendance 350.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston Evening High
East Boston
South Boston
Ob F
Young McGrath
Davie Kebs i Bibewine
Ences F
Hartung
K. B
S. B
Hudson
O'Rourke
McGrath
J. Murphy
Young
Rindge Manual Five Tops Revere High 36 16
Rindge Manual five defeated Revere High 36 to 16 in the last game at Revere last night. Scorers include Ireland Green Grebenstein Wilson Galup H Smith D Smith Proctor and Nicolini with 20 minute halves. Attendance around 200.
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Revere High
Revere
R. H
Ireland
F. F
Essesseeessle B
H. Smith
D. Smith Grebenstein
Bocce
Eebae Tl c
Jameson
FEM Res Oh Ave
Easton
Nicolini Donahy
Galup
Eeeeset
Proctor
Green
Grebenstein
Wilson
D. Smith
Nicolini
Broderick
Roberts
Burrage
Timer Cronin
Packie McFarland to Fight Battling Nelson for Lightweight Title
In Chicago on January 16 the prospect emerges that Packie McFarland and Battling Nelson will clash in California for the lightweight championship title vacated by Joe Gans. With Jimmy Britt nearing retirement, promoters expect a large incentive to stage a 20 round bout between McFarland and Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Packie McFarland
Battling Nelson
California
Joe Gans
Jimmy Britt
Nelson
McFarland
McGovern Blasts Donovan in Show Sparring Bout
Detroit and New York reports say Terry McGovern sparred with Wild Bill Donovan in a theatre bout. In the third round they clinched and Donovan took punches to the stomach and jaw, leaving him nearly knocked out as he refereed the match between McGovern and Young Corbett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Bill” Donovan
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Tigers
Terry McGovern
McGovern
Young Corbett
Donovan
Terry
Walthour Heads for European Races After Park Square Fight
Bobby Walthour, Atlanta cyclist, sails to Europe after his Park Square clash with Hugh MacLean. He carries contracts for 38 races in France and Belgium, the largest signed by any pace follower before landing on European soil. MacLean is the American champion, with most races to be run on Parisian tracks behind fast motor-paced bikes.
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Walthour
Bobby WaLthour
Atlanta
Europe
Hugh MacLean
Park Square Track
France
Belgium
Maclean
Hughy
Veteran stars and new talent shape looming baseball season
A bulletin of pre season moves and rumors cites Burkett and Duffy guiding youth, Harking denying death rumors, and a parade of stars like Keeler, Willetts, and Cross changing teams. Reports claim Chadbourne to Indianapolis and Quillin released to Milwaukee while Phillies sign Geier and McIntyre plans Florida workouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Burkett
Hugh Duffy
Joe Kelley
Lst
Frank G. Harking
South Boston
Frank
Monte Cross
Jake Beckley
Lave Cross
Kid Gleason
Willie Keeler
Bill Bradley
Ruben Waddell
More Davis
Jease Tannehill
Jack Chesbro
Sex Seybold
Jack Powell
Jack O'Connor
Bill Bernhardt
Jack Warner
Eddie Me
Pandan
Thedianapolis Sporting
Matty McIntyre
Florida
Phil Geier
Phillies
Lajoie
Boston Nationals
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Brooklyn
al Burch
John Hummell
Heine Batch
Dick Coole
Topeka
H. T. Crow
Mike Donlin
Rube Foster
Giants
Mordecai Pees
Christy Mathewson
Mike
Boston C LA 3d basketball team seeks strong opponent
Owing to a cancellation the Past Boston C LA 3d basketball team is without a game for tomorrow night and invites strong teams to contact them by phone at East Boston 575.
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Boston C. LA. 3d
East Boston 575
Lively polo clash set in Park Square Coliseum
Boston's roller polo team meets Bridgeport in a high profile game at Park Square Coliseum tonight. Bridgeport fields a strong defense led by Phil Jason and Kid Duggan with Bob Griffith Pete Woods and Fido Sutton in key roles. Harry Starkie upgrades seating for better spectator view and comfort.
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Boston
Bridgeport
Park Square Coliseum
Hart
Phil Jason
Kid Duggan
Bob Griffith
Pete Woods
Fido” Sutton
Bridgeport Edges New Britain 2 1 in Hockey Tilt
Bridgeport defeated New Britain 2 to 1 before over 2000 fans in Bridgeport. No scoring in the first period. New Britain tallied in the second. Bridgeport struck the winner just before the end. Rushes Jason 4 Duggan 2. Stops Mitchell 87 Sutton 85 Referee Rorty.
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Bridgeport
New Britain
Conn
Jason
Duggan
Mitchell
Sutton
Rorty
Rival Lady Skaters Race Here Tonight at Park Square
An expectedly exciting ladies race headlines tonight at Park Square Rink. Miss Cora Harris, world champion, faces Miss Mae Cornett of Providence, who earned the prior race in the last event. Harris, disqualified for a foul, protests innocence and cites a spotless career as her defense. Both skaters trained hard this week and Harris posted a fast tryout between sessions.
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Park Square
Cora Harris
Mae Cornett
Providence
Miss Harris
Marceau
Park Square Rink
Annals of Sport Jan 17 Highlights Pugilists and Records
Entries note boxing results and odd feats from 1781 to 1905. Highlights include Ben Bryan defeating John son in 18 rounds at Wrotham 1781, George Dixon beating Young Pluto in 1899, and Jack Johnson drawing with Frank Childs in Chicago 1902. Also mentions a 30 day quail-eating wager in 1885 and a 15 mile auto drive in Ormond Beach 1905.
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Annals OF Sport
Wrotham
Eng
Ben Bryan
Johnson
Ote Oeegs
Hagan
Philadelhia Ack
New_York
George Dixon
Young Pluto
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Frank Childs
Ormond Beach
E. R. Thomas
Preliminary rolling in Miah Murray two men tournament scores
First week results show O'Brien with B Clark 868 and Conners with W Clark 812. Moulton and O'Brien 778 followed by O'Brien and McKee 735. Other pairs include Walsh with Christopher 758 Gibbs with Corkum 725 McKee with Murphy 708 Conners with Mason 706 Brill with Conners 725 and Fuller with Carbutt 742. High single to date unnamed ware note.
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Miah Murray
O'Brien
B. Clark
Conners
W. Clark
Moulton
McKee
Walsh
Christopher
Gibbs
Corkum
Murphy
Mason
Brill
Fuller
Carbutt
Ware
Walcott Outpoints Walcott in 10 Round Bout
Mike Donovan of Rochester won a ten round decision over Joe Walcott of Boston in Montreal. Walcott showed early form but faded late, finishing the bout exhausted after a fast display.
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Montreal
Que
Mike Donovan
Rochester
Joe Walcott
Boston
Maud S. Sets 1885 Record at Cleveland
Maud S. trotted a mile in 2 08 3 4 at Cleveland on July 30, 1885, achieving her best record at Bethlehem, New Hampshire in 1885. The Players' League formed in 1890 and split in 1892, per Boston reader.
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Maud S
Bethlehem
N. H
Cleveland
Players’ League
Boston
Knight to Speak on Jan 22 Before Boston Medical Group
Dr. A S Knight medical director of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company New York will address the Boston Society of Examin ing Physicians and Surgeons on January 22. Knight is described as a former Massachusetts man and is slated to speak on medical examination practices.
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A. S. Knight
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of
New York
Boston Society of Examining Physicians and Surgeons
Massachusetts
Longer Runs for Colleges
Harvard and Yale plan spring training to strengthen distance events aiming for Olympic teams. The article lists 1904 Athens results for each sport, compares them with the New Haven dual meet standings, and notes performances by Har vard and Yale athletes in sprints hurdles distance jumps and throws.
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Harvard
Yale
Athens
A. Schick
G. F. Victor
T. L. Shevlin
New Daven
P. C. Lockwood
W. M. Rand
W. T. Cobbolan
W. V. Tilson
H. F. Madden
Crosby
W. F. Knox
J. Marshall
E. Kersberg
Gossip of the Boxers Tracks Walter Stanton and Ring News
Walter Stanton draws praise from New York observers as a standout California middleweight set to challenge top talent. The piece notes Stanton’s strong build, key bouts with Joe Thomas, Mike McDonough, Ashley, Robinson, Williams, and Carroll, and outlines rival plans including Papke’s Milwaukee appearances and O’Brien’s New Bedford bout. It highlights upcoming matches, training centers, and interest in the sport across Boston and New England boxing circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Stanton
California
Stanton
Joe Thomas
East
Mike McDonough
Oy. Ashley
Jack Robinson
Sandy Williams
Johnny Carroll
Chicago
Gaiety Theatre
Milwaukee
Papke
O'Keefe
Owen Moran
Chester
Attell
Freddie O'Brien
New Bedford
Bobby Tickle
Pawtucket
New Bedford Athletic Club
O’brien
Tickle
Manly
Bech
Fall River
Chelsea
Taunton
Newport
Providence
Young Oby
Young Ryan
Kirby
New England
Winterson’s Hall
First and
Potomska Streets
Whaling City
Jimmy Briggs
Young Donohue
Roxbury
Montreal
Riggs
Donohue
Johnny Reagan
Brooklyn
Jimmy Walsh
Johnny Lynch
Cambridge
New Orleans
Roanoke
West End
Stanley
Philadelphia
Willie Fitnegerald
Jim Bonner
Reading
Penn
Fitzgerald
Bonner
Jim Barry
Sam Langford
Los Angeles
al Kaufmann
San Francisco
Langford
Kaufman
Tommy Burns
Grover Hales
Tommy O'Toole
National A. C
O'Toole
Armory Club
Jack McGuigan
Erne
Larry Temple
Pittsburg
Boston
Harry Gath
Northboro
Larry
French Win Victoriously Against Heavily Outnumbered Forces
A French column under General D'Amade defeats Mulai Rachid near Settat after a ten hour battle. Reinforcements from Chaouia arrive as Moors push the fight into the hills. French troops disperse the enemy and secure Settat amid heavy odds.
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Tangier
Settat
D'Amade
Mulai Rachid
Mulai Hafid
Casablanca
Murat Rachid
Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey Sold In Full Quart Bottles
Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey is sold only in full quart sealed bottles. It is recommended for those who dislike strong flavor for its soft mellow taste. The whiskey is said to aid adults with dyspepsia or weak digestion by quickly assimilating with food and aiding its distribution. All druggists sell Graves' Maryland.
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Graves’ Maryland
Graves’ Mary
Shadow batting coach Rube Waddell eyes Mobile college team
The story says Rube Waddell will coach the Catholic College baseball team in Mobile Alabama and introduce shadow batting to shape players. It claims he plans to profit by loaned funds from recruits, promising splits while praising his recruiting tactics and noting potential savings for the college and Connie Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward Waddell
Rune
Catholic College
Mobile
Ala
Rube
Pat O’keefe
Connie Mack
Waddell
Sys
Connie
Detroit
Athletics
Yone
Record of Brunswick ae Scores and Team Totals
Fragmentary box score shows Pierce Jones & Co. totals 365 430 400 and 1195 with other numbers 430 41 421 1281 and 430 41 421 in unclear order. No complete names or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Ae
Pierce, Jones & Co
Totals From Corporation League Carruth Sec 3
N J Tel Co No 4 records show figures 474 439 1386 amid league totals. American Can Co posts 419 452 416 1287 in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carruth
N. J
Tel. Co. No
Gta
American Can Co
Labor bills to be presented by state AFL for labor interests
Organized labor through the State AFL will present 19 bills to the State Legislature in the name of labor. Three more bills are in drafts awaiting executive board approval. James R. Crozier serves as acting chairman of the legislative committee and Fred C. Mansfield acts as counsel for the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
James R. Crozier
State Branch
Fred C. Mansfield
Carpenters Council elects Cameron business agent
Colin W. Cameron of Carpenters' Union 33 was elected business agent of Carpenters' District Council of Greater Boston. Returns from 34 affiliated locals were completed yesterday and announced at the council meeting at 30 Hanover Street headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin W. Cameron
Carpenters’ Union 33
Carpenters’ District Council
Greater
Boston
Carpenters
Hanover Street
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Peter Drobeck
O'Connell
Matthews
Irwin White
Fox
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Gus Lawson
Lawson
Department of Thought
Bat’ Nelson
Billy Nolan
Tyrus Cobb
Jim McGuire
Napoleon ‘Bonaparte
C. Hickman
Angel of Concord
Falpin
Ewry, Hillman
Valentine
Tom Sharkey
New York Highlanders
Clifford
Bat
TIGER
Packie
East Boston C. L. A
New Haven
Waterbury
P.C. New Haven
Walcott
DR. Knight
Insurance League
Interclub
Boston A. A
Commercial
B. A
Wilbur
Chapman
B. A. Taabe
Crocker
Grover
Kingman
Legate
Perkins
Adams Square
N. E Mutual We
L. Ass. Co
Columbian Nat
Boston Ins Co
John C. Paige Co
John Hancock
Etna
R. A. Boit Wean
Knights OF Columbus League
Arlington Wre
Winthrop
St. John
Hawkes
Yccciececiavess
Thorndike
Hampshire A. A
University
Furniture League
Moller
Atkinson A. Tovese
Pareevert
Pray
Teeaseeesseace
ODD Fellows’ League
Bethesda
West End A. S* Ee
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Greater Boston
ODD Fellows
Sudbury
Chauncy
Mystic
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Newton A
Warren
Neen Ality
Schwam Piaho
Carpenters Council
Cameron
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