Mattern Aims for Form as Boston Pitcher in New Season
Boston pitcher Al Mattern declares he will regain form and lead Boston pitchers in percentage this year. He notes off season business as a produce wholesaler in West Rush New York and discusses club prospects, trade rumors with New York for Arthur Devlin, and past disappointing showing. He hopes for a strong return with the club southward in spring.
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Bome
Boston
al Mattern
Braves
Mattern
New York State
West Rush
Monroe County
New York
The
Post
Mr. Russell
John M. Ward
Gaffney
Arthur Devlin
Cicotte Signs with Boston in Confident 1912 Outlook
Eddie Cicotte signed his 1912 contract with the Boston Red Sox and offered a horoscope predicting a pennant race between Boston and Detroit. He argued the Athletics would be weaker without Davis and Morgan, while praising Jake Stahl and Buck O'Brien. He noted Detroit’s pitching concerns and his own fit for the season.
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Detroit
Eddie Cicotte
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Athletics
Coombs
Plank
Morgan
Bender
Harry Davis
Jake Stahl
Buck O’brien
O’brien
Tigers
Skating Conditions Improve Across City Parks
Boston park department reports good skating on most fields as cold, clear weather returns. Ice quality improved since previous thaw with Franklin Park toboggan chute retaining ideal conditions. City bulletin lists mixed statuses across ponds and playgrounds with many noted as good or fair.
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Park Department
Franklin Park
The
City Bulletin
Franklin Field
Savin Hill
Williams and Eustis
Randolph Street
Charlestown
Stramndway
Commonwealth Playground
North Brighton
Columbus Avenue
Charlesbank
Mona Lisa Mystery and Stovall’s Destination Remain Unsolved
Unresolved cases await Detective Burns with two major puzzles: the Mona Lisa’s whereabouts and the final destination of George Stovall, both still unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
George Stovall
Ty Cobb Seeks One Season in National League to Prove Batting
Baseball icon Ty Cobb expresses interest in playing a single season in the National League to demonstrate his batting ability. The move would mark a bold return to major league competition and test Cobb's performance at the plate against contemporary pitchers.
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Ty Cobb
Milton Academy Defeats Cambridge High and Latin 4 to 0
Milton Academy hockey team dominated Cambridge High and Latin at Cunningham rink Milton yesterday winning 4 to 0. Herrick and Trainer starred for Milton while Cambridge struggled with ragged teamwork and strong Milton defense. Attendance was about 100 and the game featured clean play with no penalties.
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Milton Academy
Cambridge
Cunningham Rink
Milton
Herrick
Cambrige
Academy
I. Kippel
Lothbard
H. Thomas Herrick
Sands Teamer
F. Harrington Watson
Kippel
Cece F
Bakerood
T. Felton
Pond
EF. Felton
Kavanaugh
Bates
Ellis Memorial Skating Carnival At Boston Arena
The Ellis Memorial Club hosts its second annual skating carnival at the Boston Arena on February 13 at 8 p m. Events run from 8 to 10 with a hockey match and amateur and pro skating exhibitions planned. Admission to the rink follows for a dollar after 10.
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Ellis Memorial
Ellis Memorial Club
Boston Arena
United States
Canada
Bradley Signs Contract With Boston Red Sox for 1912
Hugh Bradley of the Red Sox quartet arrived in town and after a brief call at President McAleer’s office agreed to sign a contract for the 1912 season.
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Hugh Bradley
Red Sox
President McAleer
Brad
Carrigan
Jake Stahl
Worcester
Tommy Connolly
Natick
McAleer
Tommy
Hugh McBreen
Jersey City
Jersey City Club
Connolly
New York
Bradley
Buck O’brien
O’brien
Buck
Boston
Providence
McHale
Steve White
Princeton
White
Medford and Stone favor the Interpreparatory hockey final
The Interprep League race tightens as Medford High meets Stone School at 2 pm in Boston Arena. Medford aims to defend its lead and capture the trophy, while Stone School, led by Charley Foote, promises a fast challenge.
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Boston
Medford High
Stone School
Joe Fahey
Bath Bay
Andover
Medford
Charley Foote
Chestnut Street
Boxing and school sports reforms and claims about boxing
The column praises Arthur Duffey as a champion and criticizes others while endorsing a centralized schoolboard plan to manage athletic funds. It notes English High School and Boston Latin School may be strained, smaller schools gain help, and Governor Dix is portrayed as a boxing ally contrary to opponents.
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English High School
Boston Latin School
Shipping News Mini Almanac for January 17
A detailed maritime brief lists arrived steamers and schooners from multiple ports including Braunsfels Calcutta Yarmouth and Gloucester, plus outbound and return movements of tugs and barges. It notes high tides and day length with times around Providence and New Haven docks, and mentions the Valetta passing Highland Light en route to New Haven.
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Braunfels
Ger
Oltmann
Calcutta
Boston
Simms
Yarmouth
N. S
Herman Winter
Colberth
New York
Camden
Clarke
Portland
Mary FE
Harper
McLean
Newport News
City of Gloucester
Godfrey
Gloucester
McDorman
Norfolk
Belfast
Brown
Winterport
Raymond J. Anderton
Hayford
Provincetown
Charles Mann
McKimmon
Lynn
F. GC
Hers
Michigan
Evans
Liverpool
Hilarius
Eynon
Winifred
Critchell
United States Revenue
Gresham
Bonne Bay
N. F
City of
Everett
City of Augusta
Savannah
Ontario
Tuscan
Philadelphia
H. M. Whitney
Conestoga
Suffolk
Buck Ridge
Montor
Lykens
Cto
Herndon
Portsmouth
Glendower
Salem
Paxtang
Patience
Charles F. Pritchard
Taurus
Eckly
Perth Amboy
F. C. Hersey
Page Team Withdraws From Greater Boston League
The Page class of Dudley Street Baptist Church elects Frank L. Drake as captain and Chester R. Lawrence as manager. By unanimous vote they withdraw from the Men's Class League of Greater Boston to play independent ball. The Page team has won the league championship several times and was a charter member since its organization 10 years ago.
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Page
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Frank L. Drake
Chester R. Lawrence
Greater
Boston
Ice bound vessels and harbor changes reported
The report lists fishing prices with haddock cod pollock hake and cask pounds and details vessel names and fares. It notes ships and tugs working in Boston harbor with arrivals at Portland Winterport and Rockland plus ice conditions affecting discharges and a lighthouse notice about Nixs Mate buoy changes due to ice.
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Haddock
Cod
Pollock
Valerie
Maud Silva
E. C. Burke
Conqueror
Regina
Georgina
Camden
Clarke
Portland
Winterport
Belfast
Wayne
Governor Dingley
Confidence
Salvor
Rockland
Tennants Harbor
William Rice
Hume
Spectacle Island
Betsy Ross
Lynn
Charles Mann
Marion
Neponset
James Woolley
Edwin L. Pillsbury
Nellie
West Lynn
A. R. Co. No
Dorchester Bay
Quincy Bay
M. E. Harper
Quincy
Everett
Harper
West Chop
Pollock Rip
Mayflower
Benjamin
St. John
N. B
Savage
New York
Baltimore
William R. Wilson
Tain Mohr
Tampa
Pickels Reef
Wilson
Bath
Boston
Mary E. H. G. Dow
Norfolk
Cape
Dow
Onondaga
Cheviot Range
Smith's Point
Mary L. Baxter
Port Tampa
Proctor Island
Hydrographic Office
Sevier
Catawissa
Macbeth
Saratoga
Diamond Shoal
Nantasket Line
Schedule Reforms Planned by National League Meeting
New York Jan 16 The National League meets Feb 13 to adopt a revised schedule. Key changes will amend the constitution concerning open dates and the handling of postponed games.
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New York
National League
Hindu Karl a Comes Friday
Karla the Hindu wrestler arrives in Boston Friday with seven companions. They travel under a royal contract and will stay in a downtown hotel with five rooms. Karla trains in Chicago for Monday night match with Zbyszko at Mechanics Building, reportedly challenging Gotch’s scalp.
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Karla
Boston
George Touhey
Tiero
United States
Frank Gotch
Chicago
Zbyszko
Mechanics’ Building
Zybszko
Newton High Five Defeats Winchester 48 to 6
Newton High defeated Winchester High 48 to 6 at Winchester High Gym. Lyons led Newton with 19 points, Nash added 11, and Whitney 2 while Dover officiated and Park kept time. Between periods Newton Second team beat Winchester 21 to 13.
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Newton High
Winchester
Winchester High
Newton
Hyatt
Pedro Ror
Woods Coivers
Thompson Lyons
Lyons
Nash
Whitney
Woods
Prime
Dover
Wiles
Park
Harris
Answers to Queries From the Office
A letter addresses Billy Cox, manager of Al Delmont, and Valentine Braun as Knockout Brown’s right name. It notes no easy tryout path in the New England league without contacting team managers. Fistie-Willie Ritchie is cited as Ad Wolgast’s replacement in a recent lightweight title bout. An indoor track shoe preference is discussed, favoring non rubber soles. Baker, the Princeton hockey player, formerly played for St. Paul School.
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Billy Cox
al Delmont
Valentine Braun
Knockout Brown
Lynn
Willie Ritchie
Ad Wolgast
Freddy Welsh
Baker
Princeton
St. Paul
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New Chinese Republic
Ching 3
Boker
China
Frank
New
China Republic
Matters
Cicotte
Cambridge H. L. S
J. T. Dyer
Putnam & Boning
Mee
Boylston St
Buck O'Brien
Paul H. Shannon
Medford and Stone's
St. John’s
Jodoin
Deolian
Devlin
Mitchell
Doherty
M’laughlin
Melrose High
Brookline High
Brookline
Melrose Hockey
Arlington High
Somerville High School
Brae Burn
Somerville
Cornell
Ithaca
High School of Commerce
James Downey
New Haven
Yale
Mike Murphy
Quaker
Moakley
Murphy
Ithacans
Fred Huntington
Harvard
Hobey Baker
Tou Durlacher
Leo Houck
Lancaster
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Durlacher
John Paul Jones
A. A. VU
Twarvard
Crimson
Lil’ Artha Johnson
New York Boxing Commission
Jim Flynn
al Palzer
Johnson
Arthur Duffey
Solumn
John A. Dix
Empire State
Shipping News
Valetta
Killea
Progreso
Highland Light
America
Safezvs Union
Holland Wine CO
Holland Wine Company
Boylston Street
Adams Square
Washington St
Goldsmith, Silver & Co
MCA
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