Dispute over English High Melrose hockey game
Headmaster John F. Casey forfeited the Melrose High match after a protest over Davenport's eligibility under New England Skating Association rules. Captain Gallagher says Davenport was enrolled for a month, meeting the regular player clause, while the association will rule next week, potentially awarding Melrose another trophy leg.
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Davenport
Melrose
New England Skating Association
Gallagher
Casey
Infield Makeups in Doubt Across Leagues This Season
Managers across the American and National Leagues face uncertain infield lineups. First base pits include Collins with LaChance Grimshaw or Shaffer for several clubs, while shifts at third bass and shortstop loom. South battles promise hot competition as veterans may depart and youngsters strive for spots on Collins and other teams.
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Jimmy Collins
LaChance
Grimshaw
Shaffer
Comiskey
Chicago
Donahue
Isbell
Lajoie
Cleveland
Carr
Stovall
Clark Griffith
Chase
John Ganzel
Charley Hickman
Detroit
St. Louis
Morand
Padden
Washington
Hill
New York
Strang
Brooklyn
Jimmy Casey
Chicago Nationals
Boston Nationals
Wolverton
Hugh Duffy
Lush
Kitty Bransfield
Wagner
Bransfield
McBride
Leach
Ritchey
Pittsburg
Collins
Nationals
Jack Boyle Becomes Umpire in American Association
Jack Boyle, famed catcher years ago, will umpire this season in the American Association and is wished success in his new role.
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Jack Boyle
American Association
Mrs Goodman Joins Ring Fans Like Famous Boxers Wives
The article notes Mrs Kid Goodman cheering her husband in a Chelsea bout with Chester Goodwin and recalls historic boxing wives. It cites Mrs Robert Fitzsimmons at Carson City in 1897 urging Bob to defeat James J Corbett, and mentions Mrs Jim Jeffries and Mrs Kid McCoy as active supporters. Sullivan quips about Mrs Fitzsimmons.
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Kid Goodman
Chester Goodwin
Chelsea
Robert Fitzsimmons
Carson City
St. Patrick’s Day
James J. Corbett
Bob
Fitz
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Kid McCoy
Norman
Roxbury Latin Captain Thompson Out For Season
Roxbury Latin faces a setback as Captain George Thompson retires due to a broken rib from a recent game with Stone's School. The injury weakens the team as they and Stone's School fight for first place, with their Jamaica Pond clash next Thursday pivotal for the championship. Thompson also robs Franklin A. A. of a key cover point in the New England league.
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Roxbury Latin
George Thompson
Stone’s
Thompson
Boston
Stone’s School
Jamaica Pond
Franklin A. A
New England
Baseball News and Gossip From The Baltimore Sun
Baseball news notes list Criger Sullivan and Kling as top catchers of today with older greats. Philadelphia signs Courtney to third base and Clymer and DeArmond. Buckenberger signs Manning and plans Southern tour. Rochester schedules games with Evansville Indianapolis and more. Dooin denies marrying an actress. Collins seen in town. Charley Carr seeks Cleveland release to manage Montreal. letter for Fred O'Brien of East Boston.
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Baltimore Sun
Criger
Sullivan
Kling
Courtney
Shettsline
Quakers
Wolverton
Philadelphia
Clymer
Buffalo
Bransfield
Kruger
Pittsburg
John Manning
Outfelder
Binghamton
al Buckenberger
Buckenberger
Rochester
Evansville
Andianapolis
Terre Haute
Toledo
Louisville
Cincinnati
Lexington
Dooin
Doolln
Collins
Charley Carr
Cleveland
Montreal
Fred O’brien
Boston
Principals Cancel Boston High School Track League Meeting
At an informal gathering the Boston high school principals decided not to form the track league without athletic committee approval. The meeting planned for Mechanic Arts High was called off, with a School Board athletic committee session scheduled next Monday to consider action.
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Boston
Mechanic Arts High
Langford Gunter Show Looms In Chelsea Boxing Night
Chelsea hosts Langford versus Gunther in a 15 round main event with Sam Langford favored to win over the Kangaroo George Gunther. Honey Mellody battles Fred Douglas in Marlboro with Boston-bound fans following both cards. Prelims include Darrish English and Edels Heshler plus Fisher McKenna and DeBarry Pocahontas.
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Chelsea
Sam Langford
George Gunther
Marlboro
Honey Mellody
Fred Douglas
Mellody
Boston
Eddie Connolly
Patsey Sweeney
Lawrence
Savannah
Philadelphia
Douglas
Boston Sports
McCabe
The
Highland A. Co
Johnny Fisher
Worcester
Patsey McKenna
Ben DeBarry
Pocahontas
Chickering
Marl
Boro
Judge Defeats Worcester In Ninth Billiard Tourney Game
Mr Judge beat Mr Worcester 150 to 422 in the eighth game of the Class C billiard tournament at the Hub last evening. Worcester posted an average of 33 49, the best yet recorded, with a high run of 24. Tonight Mr Crompton faces Mr Campbell.
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Judge
Worcester
Crompton
Campbell
Charley Hickman Skates in Cleveland To Trim Plano Lego
Charley Hickman uses a roller skate in Cleveland to reduce his plano lego to a baseball sized form. The odd method aims to shape the toy pieces into a smaller, playable size.
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Charley Hickman
Cleveland
Dr J A Greene to lecture to men at Tremone Temple
Dr J A Greene renowned specialist and owner of Dr Greenes Nervara will give free illustrated lectures for men only at Tremone Temple each evening this week at 8 oclock. He will address topics vital to mens health and discuss nervous debility. Admission and seats are free.
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J. A. Greene
Puliam Approves Player Trades Across Leagues
New York Jan nineteen. President Pulliam of the National League announced the approval of contracts for Robert Ewing and Harry Arndt with Cincinnati and Frank Hershey with Boston. Also approved is the release of William Hallman by St. Louis to Louisville.
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New York
Pulliam
National League
Robert Ewing
Harry Arndt
Cincinnati
Frank Hershey
Boston
William Hallman
St. Louis
Louisville
Boxing Sparks in New England with Langford Holly Showdown
Boxing circles hype a 165 round welterweight clash between Sam Langford of Cambridge and Dave Holly of Philadelphia next Tuesday in Salem at 142 pounds. Holly arrives in Boston Sunday. other bouts feature George Decker vs Kid Goodman and preliminaries as Chelsea hosts its opening night.
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Apollo A
Salem
Sam Langford
Cambridge
Dave Holly
Philadelphia
Langford
Melbourne Kangaroo
Chelsea
Holly
Salem Club
Baltimore
Boston
Winnisimmet A. C
Alec McLean
George Decker
Kid Goodman
Harry Edels
Tommy Saunders
Custer Dow
Young Schindler
Decker
Chester Goodwin
Sammy Smith
Goodwin
Goodman
Fall River
New Bedford
Jimmy Brig
Peter Sullivan
New Bedford A. C
Sullivan
Briggs
Winthrop
Jimmy
Matty Baldwin
Andy Daly
Young Driscoll
Everett
W. Goville
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O’rourke
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Young Darrish
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