Ball Players Make Splendid Husbands
The article notes a shift in social fortunes for baseball stars as high salaries and prudent finances turn players into desirable husbands. It cites figures like McGraw and Keeler, mentions players such as Mathewson and Donovan, and predicts romance and marriages may rise among Boston’s eligible bachelors like Brain Bates Sullivan Pfeffer and Glaze as the season unfolds.
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Boston
Dave Brain
Chicago
Johnnie Bates
Steubenville
Donnie Sullivan
Patsey Flaherty
Jed Pfeffer
Sam Brown
Carrigan
Ralph Glaze
Freak Home Run Described In Local Spectacle
A Grand Rapids fan recounts a bizarre home run tale where a foul line shot caromed off the fence and, after a stumble by a fielding player, Ganzel crossed the plate. The ball reportedly rolled under a woman’s skirt and an umbrella clipped the fielder as the run scored.
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Grand Rapids
Ganzel Boys
Ganzel
Union A C Walking Meet Produces Tuskins Victory
The North End Union A C walking race from the State House to Norumbega Park and back ended with J. Tuskins winning in 4 hours 11 minutes. L. Bennett finished second as 12 of 34 starters earned bronze medals for completing the course.
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North End
Bowling records announced for Greater Boston leagues
The latest weekly bowling scores list top teams and individuals. Highest team total was 1549 by Boylston City league, with a team single of 539 also by Boylston City league. Clark of Boylston City league posted the highest individual total 345, while Haracy of Valladolid K of C led with the highest individual single 129.
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Greater
Boston
Boylston
Clark
Haracy
Valladolid
K. of C
Highest Team and Individual Totals in Commercial League
Tremont Commercial posts the highest team total with 2845 and the top team score in a single effort 1000. Brauer Roslindale Commercial leads with the highest individual total 616 and the highest individual single 226 for Moslindale Commercial.
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Fanentil
Commercial
Tremont
Brauer
Roslindale
Moslindale
Highest team and individual marks in Suburban Interclub
Highland led with the highest team total as am ateur Boston Pin 1502. Dudley won the highest team single with 51 in Suburban Interclub. Bean topped the individual totals with 321 for Colonial Suburban Interclub, while H Freeman of Dudley Suburban Interclub scored the top individual single 128.
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Highland
Boston
Dudley
Suburban Interclub
Bean
Colonial Suburban Interclub
H. Freiman
Indoor pros to play first Boston Lynn indoor baseball clash
Tommy Bannon leads Lynn against Boston in the Park Square Rink intercity series opener. Boston stars include Connaughton at second and Pat Connolly to pitch with Murch at first base. The game features unique indoor rules and reinforced floor preparations.
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Tommy Bannon
Lynn
Boston
Park Square
Connaughton
Pat Connolly
Toronto
Sammy Murch
Brooklyn
St. Louis Nationals
Brockton
New England
Dan Howley
Indianapolis
Mavis
Andover
Ryan
Moroney
Wallace
Martin
Bannons
Tom Bannon
Kid
George Bannon
Gus Daum
Boxing Bills Filed Aimed at Regulating Sport in Massachusetts
Dennis petitions the Massachusetts Legislature to grant the A A U exclusive boxing rights. Joseph Lundy offers a companion bill limiting bouts to six rounds and banning winner announcements for four round fights. Observers expect Lundy’s proposal to have a better chance of passage, given past Beacon Hill debates.
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Dennis
Massachusetts
New York
Hughes
Joseph Lundy
Lundy
Beacon Hill
Boxing Gossip Bouts This Week in Multiple Cities
This week's boxing card highlights Armory Athletic Club in Boston with Bill Papke and Walter Stanton headlining a 12 round main event. Jack Twin Sullivan vs Joe Thomas and Freddie OBrien vs Al Delmont draw attention in Lewiston and Boston amateur trials peak at the Boston Athletic Association.
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Kid Griffo
Joe Bernstein
New York
Kid Beebe
Tommy O’keefe
Philadelphia
Bill Papke
Walter Stanton
Willie Riley
Fred Sidney
Armory Athletic Association
Boston
Joe Thomas
Jack Twin Sullivan
Billy Woods
Artie Collins
Los Angeles
Boston Athletic Association
Unk Russell
Jim Potts
Newark
Clarence
Kenny Woods
Jack O'Keefe
Denver
Pueblo
Col
al Delmont
Freddie O’brien
Lewiston
Harry Lewis
Frank Mantell
New Haven
Conn
Kid Sullivan
Soldier Burns
Baltimore
Billy Burke
Dick Sullivan
Marysville
Cal
Joe Walcott
Warrant al Neil
George Brown
Bakersfield
Chester Goodwin
Leach Cross
Kid Farmer
F. Mayfield
Sacramento
Young Fitzgerald
Johnny Conlon
Peoria
Willie Fitzgerald
Armory Athletice Club
Tama
Thomas
Chelsea
Little Fellows
Lewiston Athletic Club
O'Brien
Owen Moran
Delmont
England
O’brien
Canadian Athletic Club
Montreal
Joe
Black Demon
George Cole
Troy
Ok Russell
Jim Potts Minneapo
National Athletic, Club Philadelphia
Pessi
Jack McGuigan
National Club
Milwaukee
Johnny Coulon
Chi
Coulon
Fitz
Fite
Polo Teams Clash in Busy Boston Week
Roller polo gains traction in Boston as Captain Hart leads a undefeated home club. Two top teams meet at Park Square Rink with Boston facing New Haven Providence and New Britain in a packed schedule from Jan 20 to 25 including matches at Pawtucket Waterbury Bridgeport and New Haven.
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Boston
Starkie
Hart
Park Square Rink
New Haven
New Britain
Providence
Pawtucket
Bridgeport
Exeeevort
Waterbury
Newaven
Beigeport
Provence
Old Masters and Baseball Rivalry Stirring in American League
The column notes William Squires missing from the region and jokes about Boshter traveling incog. It mentions Ty Cobb as targets for ambush and Detroit planning to trap him. Tom Needham’s signed contract is highlighted in J McGraw's mail.
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William Squires
Pal Boshter
Ty’’ Cobb
Tyrus
Detroit
Tom Needham
J. McGraw
Coffroth eyes Papke Ketchell clash on Washington's Birthday
San Francisco promoter Jimmy Coffroth urges Bill Papke to cancel his Milwaukee bout with Hugo Kelly. He predicts a $20,000 gate if Papke faces Stanley Ketchell on Washington's Birthday at Coffroth's club, marking the birthday of George.
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Jimmy Coffroth
San Francisco
Bill Papke
Milwaukee
Hugo Kelly
Stanley Ketchell
Washington
Golden Gate City
Papke
Ketchell
George
Arrow Swift Wins Second Race at New Orleans Fairgrounds
Arrow Swift, at 20 to 1, defeated Rustle in the second race in a hard drive at the New Orleans fairgrounds. Footlights Favorite, at 40 to 1, won the fifth race by a narrow margin over Miss Strome. Other winners included The Thorn at 86 to 1 in the first, Consistent at 13 to 5 in the third, Canville at 3 to 2 in the fourth, and Melange at 6 to 1 in the sixth.
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Arrow Swift
Rustle
New Orleans
Arrow Swi
Fairgrounds
Footlights
Miss Strome
the Thorn
Canville
Melange
Local youths square off in weight-class basketball matchups
Silent Five hosts 125 pound teams while Foxboro Grammar School and Dorchester Lower Mills Five engage 100 and 125 pound foes. Various addresses in Dorchester Mattapan Boston and surrounding towns list managers and participants including William Flaherty R. E B Johnson George Augusta and M Waldwyer in matchups of 105 and 115 pound teams.
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Robt
Wabb
Bakercourt
Dorchester
Foxboro Grammar School
Foxboro
Dorchester Lower Mills
William Flaherty
Houston Avenue
Mattapan
Young Men's High School Association
W. Winslow
Anton
Fenno
R. E B. Johnson
State Street
Boston
Adams A
Ioe
George Augusta
MU Street
Templeton Street
Ashmont
Urona
J. Johnstone
Gardner St
Waltham
Local high school track squads gear up for upcoming meets
About 30 Volkmann aspirants train daily at Commonwealth Ave board track under Jess Gage. Newton High expects a tough meet against Brookline Cambridge Latin as Captain O'Brien and Captain O Kane recruit new talent. Interclass events at Boston College revealed promising sprinters and distance runners including Manning Keelan Welch McHale and McElaney.
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Volkmann
Commonwealth Avenue Board
Jess Gage
Nelson
Dan Follett
Bunny Estabrook
Miller
LaCroix
Schingeley
MoeCafferey
Adams
Parker
Steinert
Harry
Lee
Cummings
Pratt
Newton High
Thompson
Newton
Brookline
Cambridge
O’brien
Pearson
Faulkner
Stanton
Boston College
O'Kane
Ni Yw
Manning
Keelan
Welch
McHale
McElaney
Major Taylor Hones Form for Park Square Sprint
Major Taylor trains hard for an upcoming match against Frank Kramer or Iver Lawson at Park Square track. He rides 25 miles daily on the oval plus road runs to shed weight and build wind, aiming to be fully ready in two weeks.
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Frank Kramer
Iver Lawson
Park Square Track
Major Taylor
Taylor
Arthur Shrubb
Australia
Pace Quickens in Boston High School Basketball Race
The X Di division title chase tightens as East Boston English High and Dorchester lead a crowded field. Dorchester and East Boston meet on Feb 7 in a potential title decider while Boston Latin School dominates the Y division with Mechanic Arts rising to second after a Roxbury High win.
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East Boston
English High
Dorchester
Boston Latin School
Sullivan
Boston Latins
Allison
Mechanic Arts
Roxbury High
Boston Latin
Howard
East Boston High
Jim Toomey
Murphy
P.O
Boston High
Dorchester High
Commercial High
Charlestown High
W. Roxbury High
British Olympic games draft issued with key dates
The first draft programme for the British Olympic games has been issued to the world. King Edward may open the games. Track events start July 18 with possible shift. Golf June 1 2 3. Polo week ending June 20 with finals at Hurlingham. Athletics July 18. Shooting July 8 9 10 at Bisley. Rowing July 28 at Henley. Association football hockey and lacrosse in October.
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Edward
Hurlingham
Bisey v
Henley
Tde
World Candlepins Title Match At Springfield Tonight
A decisive candlepin showdown pits the Wildey team of Springfield against a top Western Massachusetts Candle Pin League squad. Wildey features Forrester Foster Poehler Goodnow and Armstrong as manager, while Springfield fields Wilson Bazata Hende Smith BE McDonald and G McDonald. The Brunswick alleys host the state and world title match.
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Springfield
Massachusetts
Forrester
Foster
Poehler
Goodnow
Armstrong
Wilson
Battered East Boston Noddle Islanders Return Home In Pain
East Boston five arrives home from New York trip battered and sore after losses to Gate of Heaven Holy Name. Corbett knee injury and Desmond shoulder strain disrupt key players while captain Brett suffers an eye injury. Gloversville renders a tough foe. two games loom against them in East Boston this week.
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Congress Hall
South Boston
Gate of Heaven Holy Name
East Boston
New York
Noddle Island Boys
Gloversville
Corbett
Desmond
Johnny” Brett
Papke's Third Hub Showings In Boston Featured Papke vs Stanton
Boston boxing fans at the Armory A A witness Bill Papke defending his rising middleweight form against Walter Stanton of California in a 12 round bout. Papke has dazzled with victories over Sullivan Connolly Haghey and Caponi and is seen as a strong middleweight title contender while Stanton brings height weight and reach to challenge the Illinois star.
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Boston
Armory A. A
Bill Papke
Walter Stanton
California
Lght
Papke
Tommy Sullivan
Lawrence
Labor
Sullivan
Stanley Ketchell
Hugo Kelly
Stanton
New York
Town Bob Fitzsimmons to Appear at the Old Howard
The aging prizefighter Bob Fitzsimmons will appear at the Old Howard all week with Mrs Fitzsimmons, in a witty athletic sketch A Man's a Man for a’ That. He plans to comment on heavyweight boxers now in the spotlight.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
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