Climate debate over athletic performance splits Boston sports figures
Andy Smith argues climate does not affect athletes, met with skepticism from critics who note football players boxers runners and others all respond differently to conditions. The piece covers Judge Landis political stance in baseball and upcoming boxing and wrestling events with promoters and venues in Boston and notes calls for a strict no smoking rule at boxing venues to protect contestants and spectators.
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Andy Smith
University of California
Andy
California
Massachusetts Boxing Commission
Brookes Seeks Davis Cup Return for Australia
London despatch reports Norman and Brookes of the Australian team won in Melbourne and Brookes hopes to lead an Australian side to challenge the United States this year to regain the trophy.
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London
Melbourne
Tenmis
Norman & Brookes
United States
London Times
Base stealing in major leagues declines since 1911 era shifts
The article notes fewer stolen bases across both leagues this season, with comparisons to 1911 and 1912 figures in the National and American leagues. It observes that speed pays less, big salaries go to non stealers, and rule changes have not boosted baserunning. It cites Babe Ruth’s high pay despite slow speed and mentions 1918 thefts vs 1929.
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Cobb
Milan
Bescher
Speed Boys
Babe Ruth
Giants
Heinie Groh
Rogers Hornsby
Ruth
Groh
Hornsby
Strangler Lewis Demands 15000 Guarantee for Gardini Rematch
Strangler Lewis and promoter Paro discuss a return bout with Italian champion Gardini under head lock barred rules. Manager Ken Sandow wires that Lewis will wrestle under the condition only with a $15,000 guarantee, prompting ongoing negotiations and doubt about the match. The article also notes racing circuit plans and profiles trainer Traiser and various driving clubs amid a busy season outlook.
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Strangiler
Gardini
Lewis
Ren Sandow
Strangler Lewis
Sandow
Paro
Lewte
Gardii
Mat
Shagrue to face Cahill in Worcester boxing clash
Worcester on January 16 will host a 16 round feature bout between Billy Cahill of Reston and Johnny Shagrue. The pair are local favorites in the Commonwealth with a noted rivalry over their merits inside the ropes.
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Billy Gibson
Benny Leonard
Ritchie Mitchell
New York
Billy
Atlantic City
Worcester
Billy Cahill
Reston
Johnny Bhaerie
A. A
Stand Pat On Circuit Race Dates
At the annual meeting the Grand Circuit stewards decided to stand pat on race dates. They stated the 1920 season was the best since the circuit began in 1876.
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Pat
The New Outlaw Ball League Promises Busy Legal Season
A satirical 1921 piece envisions the Continental league as an outlaw baseball venture paying $10,000 to a proxy, with teams named for states to thwart organized baseball. It notes alleged pitches from Eddie Cicotte, Buck Weaver, and Jesse James, plus government salary improvisations and vaudeville ties.
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Outlaw Ball League
Bluebirds
Continental League
Continentals
New York State
Eddie Cicotte
Eddie
Jesse James
Continental
Jesse Paged
Thrillers In Clouds Highlight Thursday Wrestling Card
Mark Howard the Worcester rival of Fetonen faces Pinky Gardner of Schenectady in the main event at the Grand Opera House Thursday night. Howard, known as an acrobatic aviator by trade, stars in thrillers for the movies with wrestling as a secondary claim to fame.
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Mark Howard
Fetonen
Worcester
Pinky Gardner
Schenectady
Grand Opera House
Howard
East Wrestling Tourcase Promises Bright Display
Howard faces Gardner in a fast scientific middleweight bout in the East a display praised for agility and technique. Both men are top developed athletes with Broadway showmanship and calm in tight pins, each a former ace on screen and ring. The match is non title with Keaton claiming a prior East title after a three hour battle.
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Howard
East
Gardner
Bull Montana
Los Angeles
Ketonen
Frazetti to Meet Tiplitz in Final Boxing Bout at Brockton Armory
Brockton fights loom as Jimmy Frazetti New England lightweight champion clashes with Joe Tiplitz of Philadelphia in a 10 round main event. Mickey Donovan meets Billy Carney, Kid Julian faces Young George Gardner, and Johnny Deano van meets Tommy Kanavan in six to eight round bouts at Mechanics Building.
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Brockton
Armory
A. A
Mechanics’ Building
Jimmy Frazetti
New England
Joe Tiplitz
Philadelphia
Frazetti
Tiplitz
Renny Valgar
Valcar
New York
Mickey Donovan
Billy Carney
New Bedford
Donovan
Eddie Shevlin
Roxbury
Carney
Kid Julian
George Gardner
Lowell
Johnny Deanovan
Tommy Kanavan
Middlesex School to Host two Hockey Games This Week
The Middlesex School ice hockey team of Concord will face Stone School of Boston at home on Wednesday afternoon and Brookline High School from the Interscholastic Hockey League in Concord on Saturday afternoon.
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Concord
Middlesex School
Stone School
Boston
North
Brookline High School
Arlington Aces to Host Practice and League Game This Week
The Arlington High School ice hockey team of the Inter scholastic hockey league will play two games this week. This afternoon they meet Harvard University freshman seven in a practice game at Cambridge. Tomorrow they challenge Newton High School at Newton.
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Arlington High School
Harvard University
Cambridge
Arlington
Newton
George MacPheters
Melrose High
Melrose
Arlington Sligh
Newton High
Oscar Martin
Boston Latin
English High
Franklin Field
Art Norton
Commercial Boxers Ready for Scenic Temple Show
The Commercial A. C. opens its new quarters on Berkeley street with Mc Kirby promoting a top card headlined by Von Dowd of South Boston versus Pat Mc Carthy of Roxbury for the New England light heavyweight title. Semi final features Jack McCarthy of Woburn against Billy Woods of Manchester. Tickets at School Street office and Scenic Temple.
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A. C
Temple
Berkeley Street
McKirby
von Dowd
South Boston
Pat McCarthy
Roxbury
New England
Paddy Minnehan
School Street
Pormple
Batsman’s walk leads to ball called dead with time stopped
With bases loaded and two strikes the batsman steps from the box thinking a pitch is bad. The ball is ruled dead as time is called, and no decision on the pitch is made. Umpire leniency depends on protest reasons and whether time is granted.
Britt to Box Rice at Salem Tonight
The Navillus Club opens in Salem with a big league card at North street rink. Frankie Britt meets Frankie Rice in a 10 round bout, with three eight round bouts featuring Jim Kenny versus Sligo Cauley, Johnny Brown against Charlie Elkins, and Young Shepard against Babe Cross.
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Salem
Navillus
North Street
Essex County
Frankie Britt
Frankie Rice
Baltimore
Jim Kenney
Wakefield
Sligo Cauley
Ireland
Johnny Brown
Charlie Elkins
Young Shepard
Waps
Babe Cross
Favor Cantabs to Win Hockey Title
Weather keeps the hockey season tight as Cantabs loom as favorites for the title. Persistent cold and heavy snows disrupt schedules and hamper players’ enthusiasm while delaying key games and practicing opportunities.
Greater Boston scholastic hockey and track near a busy season start
Interscholastic athletes prepare for dual meets as weather delays linger. Arlington High faces Newton High at Bullough's Pond while Melrose hosts Brookline and Malden meets Cambridge Latin at Russell Field. Cambridge Latin, Melrose, Arlington, Newton High and Boston Latin show strong title hopes and notable stars across hockey and track.
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Arlington High
Newton High
Bullough’s Pond
Newtonville
Brookline
Melrose High
Malden High
Cambridge Latin
Russell Field
North Cambridge
Lee McDonald's
Cambridge
Foley
Zarakov
Gentreau
Fitzgerald
Jee Palace
Tech to Clean Up on Mat at Cambridge Y M C A
Tech grapplers aim for victory as they face Cambridge YMCA matmen in the curtain raiser of the 1921 season. Bouts slated for the YMCA gym tomorrow.
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Tech Grapplers
Cambridge Y. M. C. A
Tech Wrestlers Shuffle Lineup Promises Strong Freshman Class
Tech’s wrestling roster shows changes from last year with Watts Humphrey moving to lightweight and Bill Russell rising to heavyweight. Captain G. H. Buttler leads at 145 pounds, Briggs rates at 168, and freshmen such as J. H. Gram and Agel Ames impress in eliminations and early meets. Cyclone Burns hails the yearling squad as the best in the region.
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Tech
Watts Humphrey
Bill Russell
Maine Woods
Russell
Humphrey
Andover
Bill
Fettle
Cyclone Burns
G. H. Buttler
New England
Briggs
Tom Barnard
Tommy
Mitts
Springfield
Institute
J. H. Gram
Annapolis
Agel Ames
Austin Rice Former Lightweight Boxer Dies After Accident
New London January 16 Austin Rice a noted New England lightweight who fought in over 140 bouts died after being struck by a truck while helping load logs in Lyme He boxed in major cities and faced Terry McGovern in a memorable match He was born in Waterford about 43 years ago and leaves a widow a son and a daughter
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New London
Austin Rice
New England
Lyme
OR Rice
Terry McGovern
Rice
Pugilist
Waterford
Fox Hunters Gather for Annual Hunt in Milford
Forty five sportsmen and twenty five hounds assembled at the Mansion House in Milford for the New England Fox Hunters Club annual hunt set to begin at daybreak. The drive will pass Mendon Upton and Bellingham with F M Rute of Hollis New Hampshire as master of hounds. Weather conditions were unfavorable tonight. The club’s annual banquet and reunion is Tuesday evening, with the event closing next Saturday.
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Jan
Mansion House
New England
Fox Hunters’ Club
Mendon
Upton
Bellingham
F. M. Rute
Hollis
N. H
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