Lake and Donovan Reform Football Rules in Boston
A Boston sub committee led by Dr. Thomas F. Harrington urges reforms to school football including Harvard rule adoption, better officials, padding, player removal for fatigue, increased kicking, and limits on mass plays. It notes soccer could supplant the game and urges the rules be modified while keeping football in school athletics.
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Harvard University
Department of Hygiene
Thomas F. Harrington
Boston
Harrington
W. F. Garcelon
Harvard Athletic Association
High School Football Rules and Injuries Report
A Boston report urges Harvard rules for interscholastic football, favoring safer kicking and stricter officials. It details 1908 1909 injuries across 518 players in 148 games, notes purse pressures, and reviews athletics hygiene, equipment, examinations, and substitutions for rugby soccer options.
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English High
Public Latin
Dorchester High
Commercial High
Mechanic Arts
South Boston High
Spexbury High
East Boston High
Brighton High
West Roxbury High
Charlestown High
Red Sox trim roster as four more leave club
President Taylor and Manager Donovan released four players, two minor leaguers and two veterans, reducing the Red Sox to a leaner squad. Schlitzer and Yerkes were sent to Chattanooga, with Yerkes earlier noted as a strong hitter who played late 1909 infield for Boston.
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Red Sox
Taylor
Donovan
Boston
Schlitzer
Yerkes
Chattanooga, Tenn
Connie Mack
Athletics
Cy Morgan
Speed Boys
Morgan
Mack
Slowtown
Vic
Lake
Dygert
Chesbro
Ed Walsh
Buck Ehmann
Canton
New England
Boardman
Briggs
Haverhill
Sacramento
Nuffred McGreevey
Fred Lake
McGreevey
South Boston
Moe Greevey
Fred
L Street
Armory A. A
Doves
Charles F.evans
Hoosick Falls
N. Y
Evans
Hartford
Schoolboy Relay Teams for Big South Boston A C Meet Picked
Inter scholastic athletes trained on Irvington street as four fastest runners from English High School were Hines Read Howe and Hardwick with Read posting 51 seconds for 390 yards. Boston Latin School selected Captain Evans Levi Hanlon and Bond to face Volkmann in the championship relay Saturday night.
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Big South
Boston A. C
Irvington Street
Volkmann, Stone
English High School
Boston Latin
Mechanic Arts High School
John O'Reilly
Boston
Revere
Lynn High
Boston Latin School
Evans
Levi
Hanlon
Bond
Volkmann
Seal
Hoodoo Fears Over Jack Johnson Telephone Number
An old Chicago article notes superstition around Jack Johnson’s new telephone number Douglass 1313. It claims a second 13 could doom the colored heavyweight against Jeffries, with locals fearing a spell over the champ and his fortunes.
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Jack Johnson
Chicago
Jack
Goldfield
Pugs
Douglass
Jeffries
Johnson
Douglas
Lincoln
Abolition
Rickard Gleason feud threatens Jeffries Johnson bout
Reports say promoter Rickard aims Salt Lake for the Jeffries Johnson fight while Gleason backs California. Governor Spry reportedly will block if non-Californians promote. Rickard vows cash and backing, with Walsh and Stanley signed for the undercard. Willie Lewis beats Jewey Smith in Paris as a warmup for a future title clash.
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Rickard
Gleason
Jeffries- Johnson
Salt Lake
Spry
California
Tim’ Sullivan
Tex
Jeffries
Johnson
Jimmy Walsh
Digger Stanley
England
Jeffries-Johnson
Willie Lewis
Paris
Jewey Smith
Willie
Jewey
Harry Lewis
Indoor track stars shine as season begins
The piece highlights George Bonhag Mel Sheppard and Harry Gissing proving form in New York and New Jersey. It notes Boston and Worcester gains from board track racing and mentions Bill Coe and Ellery Clark returning to action. A reader asks about suspension from Chelsea games and open event eligibility.
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George Bonhag
New York
Mel’” Sheppard
Harry Gissing
Jersey
Irvington Oval
Worcester
Boston
Burns
O'Hara
Bill” Coe
Ellery Clark
Coe
Duffeys Column Guides South Boston A C B A A Entry
In a note from W M Clelland to Artaur Duffey, clarity is sought on competing in the South Boston A C games and the B A A. Frank Facey is advised to issue a new registration card after the exact circumstances are explained to him by the local athletics official.
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Duffey
Female Wrestling Title Disputed in Cambridge Challenge
Lena Bennett the champion faces a title dispute as Miss Esther Johnson of Magazine Street Cambridge challenges her for a four round bout. Johnson plans a trial bout at Columbia tomorrow night and if she proves endurance the challenge will likely be accepted.
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Lena Bennett
Esther Johnson
Magazine Street
Cambridge
Miss Johnson
Columbia
Boston Boy to Drive Simplex in New Orleans Race
Ned Crane, an old English High School athlete from Boston, will pilot a big American Simplex racer in the upcoming New Orleans automobile meet. The experienced driver has raced in several road events, including Foxhall Keene’s entry in the Vanderbilt Cup, and currently drives for E. D. Brandegee of Brookline.
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Ned Crane
New Orleans
Crane
Foxhall Keene
E. D. Brandegee
Brookline
Boston Latin East Boston High clash in renewed city hoops
Basketball resumes with Boston Latin facing East Boston High in a hall where Latin seeks revenge after a narrow defeat in their last meeting. Maguire Caggiano Peterson Stuart and Hannington lead a fast Latin lineup while Halligan Soucy Gorman Fish Jurray anchor the Latin five. Brighton High hosts West Roxbury High in a double header and Commerce meets Roxbury High at Fenway gym as Roxbury trains with limited facilities for dressing rooms. Medford High track workers practice indoors at the Lawrence Light Guards' armory with Bill Coe aiding Coach Osthues for upcoming meets.
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Noddle Islanders
Maguire
Caggiano
Peterson
Stuart
Hannington
East Boston
English High
Halligan
Soucy
Gorman
Fish
Jurray
Latin School
Brighton High
West Roxbury High
Ward 25
Commerce
Roxbury High
Fenway School
Roxbury
Medford
Lawrence Light Guards
Bill Coe
Bennie Osthues
Big Pin Bowling Showdown Sets Two Session Matches
The match features Bill Beatty and Jimmy Clancy against Paul Poehler and Chester Martel in a two session pro event on Boston alleys with total pinfall determining the $200 side. The Boston City Association of the National Bowling Association hosts the big pin tournament week of February 21 at New Boston alleys with star day on February 22.
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Bill Beatty
Jimmy Clancy
Paul Poehler
Chester Martel
Washington
Boston
Arch Street
Beatty
Clancy Poehler
Martel
Boston City Association
National Bowling Association
New Boston
Rival Milton Sevens Fight Scoreless Hockey Tie
Milton High School and Milton Academy battled 35 minutes at Cunningham rink with no scoring. Emerson Devereaux Zerrahn and Handy led strong defenses as both teams pressed. final score 0 0 after two 15 minute periods and an extra 5 minutes.
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Milton Academy
Milton High School
Cunningham
Milton
Zerrahn
Academy
Smith O'Hare
Shea
Philip Keep
O’hare
Lds
Ales F
Talbot Waller
Ec. P
Hastings Finale
Andover Track Team Gears Up Under Sid Pete
Andover begins winter track training under veteran Sid Pete with Gould and Hayes returning as half milers and Dowling in the mile. Rib Porter and Tilton join for high jump and shot put while Captain Eames and Reynolds, strong hurdlers, are expected to compete in Boston schoolboy meets this winter and spring.
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Andover
Sid Pete
Gould
Hayes
Exeter
Dowling
Rib Porter
Tilton
Rib
Eames
Reynolds
Boston
Red Sox trounce Gloucester Company G in easy win
In Amesbury on January 17 the Red Sox overwhelmed Gloucester Company G 44 to 4. Fol lawsbee Lacasse and Barraclough starred for Amesbury while Colby scored Gloucester’s only points.
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Amesbury
Jan
Red Sox
Company G
Gloucester
Follawsbee
Lacasse
Barraclough
Colby
New England Skaters to Convene at Hotel Lenox
Skaters of New England will hold a meeting at the Hotel Lenox Friday night January 21 to elect officers adopt a constitution and launch the New England Skating Association. The body has permission to affiliate with the International Skating Union.
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New England
Hotel Lenox
New England Skating Association
International Skating Union
St John Berchman Defeats Boston Latin 15–8 at East Boston
In a lively matchup at Assumption School Hall East Boston St John Berchman outscored Boston Latin School 15 to 8. Arthur and McLoughlin starred for the home team while Lucy led the visitors with notable rough play throughout the game.
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St. John Berchman
Boston Latin School
Assumption School
East
Boston
Arthur
McLoughlin
Lucy
Relay Trials Hold After Noon at B A A Board Track
The Watin School and English High conducted relay trials yesterday afternoon. Brookline High trials were postponed to tomorrow.
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Watin School
Brookline
Canadian Skating Champion to Open Back Bay Carnival
The Back Bay open-air skating rink hosts a skating carnival tonight if weather allows with Billy Merritt, the Canadian skating champion, performing speed and fancy skating and racing volunteers. Music will accompany a bright illuminated rink, now open to the public every night and Saturday afternoons.
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Back Bay
New Art Museum
Billy” Merritt
Hoppe Defeats Carter and Campbell in Billiards Wins
Willie Hoppe defeated George Carter of the B. A. A. 400 to 309 at the Imperial billiard room last night. Earlier he beat Charles Campbell 400 to 309 in the afternoon. Hoppe is scheduled to play again this afternoon and evening.
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Willie Hoppe
George Carter
Imperial Billiard Room
Hoppe
Charles Campbell
Contests and queries on boxing and sports figures
The letter discusses Mellody Whitney contest outcomes with A and B blaming papers. It notes Al Shrubb and Svanberg as top mile runners, reviews Gans versus Nelson fights, mentions Boston Johnny Kling as pool champion, and asks about Dan Leno’s death date.
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American A. C
Whitney
al Shrubb
Svanberg
Gans
Nelson
Boston
Johnny Kling
Cowboy Weston
Hueston
Dan Leno
Dan
Taft and Pinchot Share Platform at Civic Federation Speech
President Taft and Gifford Pinchot, recently removed as head of the forestry bureau, spoke from the same platform at the National Civic Federation session in Washington. Both drew hearty reception as they addressed state uniform legislation issues.
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Washington
Taft
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Bureau
National Civic Federation
Providence-Brockton and Fall River Area Scores
The record lists regional matchups or results with Providence Brockton New Bedford Pawtucket New Bedford Fall River Worcester and related numbers indicating scores or standings.
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New Bedford
Pawtucket
Fall River
Worcester
Pocket Time Savers pocket time savers advertisement
The International Correspondence Schools promote a pocket handbook series designed for various trades. Electrical workers Building trades Machinists Plumbers and fitters Office workers offer compact, indexed manuals with pages ranging from 300 to 875 and prices 50 cents cloth or $1.00 leather, sold to advertise a free exhibit at 9 Boylston Street Boston.
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International Correspondence Schools
Boylston Street
Boston
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Eee
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Marketmen’s Commission
Central Market
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J. T. Squires Co
Ennee
A. & O. Mead Co
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Suffolk Engraving League
Adams Square
Seer Erar
Moe Srs
Elite League
Hoodoo
Jeffries Pusson Muuist
A.wookoos
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Richards
Walsh
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London
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Sullivan
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Frank Klaus
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Armory
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Twin
Bill Papke
Mr. Duffey
Chelsea
Artaur Duffeys Column
Boston Boy
Board
Fred L. O’brien
Boston College
Milton Sevens
Bull & Co
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Spain
Rall & Co
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