Bob Fitzsimmons Draws Record Crowd at Old Howard
Bob Fitzsimmons, former world heavyweight champion, opens a week at the Old Howard to a record crowd. He appears with Mrs Fitzsimmons in a vaudeville sketch and gives a bag punching display while sparking audience enthusiasm in Boston.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Boston
Howard
Bob
Fitzsimmons
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Fitz
Old Howard
Julia Clifford
Mrs. Fitzsimmons
the Old Howard
Hugh Maclean Expected Back Soon After Park Square Race
Hugh Maclean will likely ride at Park Square track Saturday evening after injuries from last Saturday night’s race with Bobby Waithour. He received stitches in his right shoulder and a badly wrenched left shoulder, with a three day lay off planned before facing Menus Bedell of Linbrook, IL.
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Hugh Maclean
Park Square
Bobby Waithour
Menus Bedell
Linbrook
IL. I
Two More Players Sign On With Boston Nationals
Boston national league club announces two new signees Gus Dorner and Jake Boukes for 1908 while three more players Orendorff Randall and Hoffman face trades. Randall may move to Eastern league and Barry Harris sale to Columbus fixed. Cy Young decision hinges on 1908 performance.
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Boston
Gus Dorner
Jake Boukes
Pirates
South End
Boston Nationals
Orendorff
Newton Randall
Young Hoffman
Randall
Trenton
New York
Four Chelsea boxers fined after club arrest verdict
The four boxers and referee at Winnisimmet Athletic Club Chelsea were found guilty of assault in Chelsea Police Court. Others arrested Hector McInnis Joseph Whalen and Stephen Mahoney had cases continued for a week. The fined participants appealed and were remanded on bonds. Referee John E Sheehan was guilty on two counts with 30 penalty each and also appealed. Boxing in Chelsea may be dead for now as Mayor Beck opposes exhibitions and promoters fear renewed arrests.
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Winnisimmet Athletic Club
Chelsea
Hector McInnis
Joseph Whalen
Stephen J. Mahoney
John McDonald
Dennis Ryan
William Freeman
William Mattocks
John E
Jack) Sheehan
Beck
New Driving Club Horse Show Crowns Winners in Eight Classes
Society packs New Driving Club for the 16th anniversary horse show second night. Judges faced keen competition across eight classes with multiple ribbons awarded, led by Portia ridden by Amy Peabody and Leading Lady ridden by N W Rice, among others.
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New Driving Club
Johson
R. C. M’quillen
S. P. Mandell
Little Creighton
N. W. Rice
Amy Peabody
Portia
Bay
White Rabbit
R. C. Robbins
Yvette
J. G. Sherman
Cherry
Eleanor Fabyan
Eliot C. Clarke
Torchlight
Mannikin
George S. Mandell
Gossip of the Boxers with Packie McFarland and Nelson
Packie McFarland delays a fight with Battling Nelson as the Dane pursues other bouts in Los Angeles. The piece notes McFarland’s weight, upcoming match plans, and nearby boxing events featuring Stanton Papke and other Boston and Lewiston fighters, with a sweep of international boxing chatter and recent results.
Interest Runs High in Tonight's Glove Battle at Los Angeles
The first important Los Angeles bout since the no decision law. Jack Twin Sullivan faces Joe Thomas in a light heavy weight clash. Thomas weighs 167 1 2 pounds, Sullivan relies on defense and evasive skill, while Thomas seeks to prove against a tougher opponent. The coast draws a crowd eager to see if Thomas can mix speed with power.
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Los Angeles
Pacific A. C
Jack Twin Sullivan
Cambridge
Joe Thomas
Joe
Thomas
Stanley Ketchell
Tommy Sullivan
Honey Mellody
Ketchell
Nelson
Sullivan
Jack
Mellody
Chelsea
Yale Favor Burch in Captains Election Vote Talk
Yale halfback George Berger returns to campus as captain election looms. Captain Biglow to call next vote later this week. Burch, a substitute in most games, likely to win as Coy eyes retirement and may swing votes to Burch.
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New Haven
Conn
George Berger
Yale
Biglow
Burch
Princeton
Harvard
Ted Coy
Arthur Brides
Coy
East Boston Fans Crowd For Refund After All Stars Showdown
About six hundred fans packed Congress Hall in South Boston last night demanding refunds when East Boston declined to play Holy Name and instead staged a so called All Stars lineup. Admission had risen to 35 cents and the crowd’s anger nearly led to a confrontation with the management. The scrimmage with Holy Name was slow and uninteresting.
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Congress Hall
South Boston
East Boston
Holy Name
Boston
Holy Name Five
Jockey Hurt in Steeplechase Fall at City Park Meet
New Orleans January racing resumed at City Park for the third winter meeting. Jockey Holt, aboard Thespian, broke a collarbone when the horse fell. Thespian was put down due to injuries. Winners included Elizabeth Harwood 5 to 1, Coat Black Lady 7 to 2, Gibson 6 to 1, Jack Atkin 4 to 3, Severus 12 to 5, and Orly II 6 to 5.
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New Orleans
Jan
Holt
Elizabeth Harwood
Coat Black Lady
Gibson
Jack Atkin
Severus
Crimson Sophs Win Class Ice Championship
The Warward sophomores defeated the freshmen 5 to 1 to win the Interclass hockey series at Stadium. The sophomores dominated from the start with a fast pace and early lead.
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Crimson Sophs
Warward
Milton High Protest Over Interpreparatory Hockey Game
Milton High will protest last Saturday's hockey game against Mechanic Arts in Cunningham Pong Milton. The protest concerns the Interpre preparatory league game played in Milton and the events surrounding it.
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Milton High
Milton
Mechanic Arts
Cunningham Pong
British Olympic Committee Eyes 1998 Track Challenge
Baron Desborough the British Olympic committee chair says he and N. Jackson have been asked to receive a U S versus Great Britain international track meeting challenge. He has contacted Cambridge and Oxford officials and the plan is under consideration despite difficulties.
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London
World record set in first hour of six day bicycle race
In Kansas City on January 20, Fogler led the six day event with 26 miles and seven laps in one hour, breaking the prior mark. Monroe and Morgan received 50 mile handicaps. several spills occurred with no injuries as teams posted totals through three hours and after 11 pm.
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Kansas City
Convention Hall
Fogler
Root and Fogler
Bistab
Monroe
Morgan
Morgan Wil
Lawson and Moran
Bardgett and Mitten
Hopper and Holbrook
Moreayyee
Sherwood and
Wiley
Cutler Easily Defeats Hoppe In Billiard Showdown
The Armory Athletic Association hosts a high grade billiard match where Albert Cutler defeats Willie Hoppe 300 to 135. Cutler dominated with a best run of 48 and averages near 93. Hoppe showed poor form with his highest run 21 and several rough balls.
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Committee On Sports
Armory Athletic Association
Willie Hoppe
Albert Cutler
Hoppe
Cutler
Moppe
Dee Be DO
Boy
Harvard faculty stirs debate over athletics
Harvard students rally against restricted intercollegiate sports after a faculty move toward abolishing many contests. The Harvard Crimson editorials push for fewer games now to prevent the decline of intercollegiate athletics, arguing the practice builds unity and strength through team play.
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Harvard
University Daily
The
Harvard Crimson
Crimson
Crimson Editorial
Yale Crew Claims World Rowing Record at Americam Henley
Secretary Fortmeyer of the American Rowing Association filed an affidavit stating Yale eight rowed the mile and a fifth in 6m 33s at last May's Americam Henley regatta, beating Cornell 6m 38s and Canadian Argonauts 6m 38s. Officials failed to capture Yale time. record pending official approval per association rules.
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New Haven
Yale
Fortmeyer
American Rowing Association
Cornell Varsity
Ccut
Argonauts
Canada
National Rowing Association
Cobb Refuses His Contract With Detroit Club
Tyrus Cobb, famed batter of both major leagues last season, returned unsigned to President Navin of the Detroit team over his 1908 contract. Navin says differences are not great and an agreement is expected. Cobb reportedly asked for a $5000 salary a three year term with pay if injured or sick.
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Joe Harris
Hugh McBreen
Boston Americans
Columbus Club
Melrose
Jon
Harris
Joe Kelley
Nationals
Graham
Boston
Cy Young
Dovey
Detroit
Tyrus Cobb
Navin
Cobb
Time extension for stable competition entries
The Boston Work Horse Parade Association extends the entry deadline to February 1 for its stable competition. Interest grows, with owners seeking improvement in unsatisfactory work. Prizes and medals are unlimited, judged for defects, and improvements rewarded. awards to be presented at Memorial Day parade. Send entries to directors or secretary L A Armistead at 15 Beacon Street Boston.
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Boston Work Horse Parade Association
Ll. A. Armistead
Beacon Street
Boston
Indoor baseball and college stars mix in campus talk
The piece notes indoor baseball appeals to umpires, a Colorado School of Mines post graduate course attracting ex college stars led by a Dartmouth graduate captain and Yale star Dines. It mentions Boston Nationals vs local Red Sox chatter and a Dixon monument debate including a suggested minimal inscription.
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Colorado School of Mines
Dartmouth
Folsom
Dines
Yale
Philadelphia
Boston Nationals
Red Sox
Champion Gotch to Wrestle in Boston Tonight
Frank Gotch the champion heavyweight wrestler of America will appear in Boston tonight at the Columbia Theatre on the stage after the regular performance He wrestles with Dave Moir in a bout generating interest ahead of his world title clash with Hackenschmidt.
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Gotch
Frank Gotch
America
Boston
Dave Moir
Columbia Theatre
Hackenschmidt
Boston Poloists Defeat Providence in Fast 4-2 Game
Boston defeated Providence 4 to 2 in a standout contest recorded as one of the season's fastest. Goaltending was strong on both sides with Mallory and his counterpart each facing constant pressure from forwards. Attendance was about 2000.
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Boston
Providence
R. I
Mallory
Automobile Owners Gas Tank Sale Ad
About 200 Puri tan tanks taken in exchange for Bostons offered at $16 each. All are in perfect condition fully charged with gas complete with bands and ready to attach to cats.
O'Keefe Defeats Kid Beebe In Philadelphia Bout
Tommy O'Keefe bested Kid Beebe in the windup of the Spring Garden A. C. event in Philadelphia. O'Keefe used height and reach to outpoint Beebe in five of six rounds, showing vast improvement and dominion throughout the bout.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Tommy O'Keefe
Kid Beebe
Spring Garden A. C
O'Keefe
Beebe
O’keefe
Horse Throws Basketball Player Henry Cunningham
Henry Cunningham of Commercial High School suffered serious injuries at home after being thrown from a horse in Brighton. Authorities report the incident occurred at his residence and the condition is described as serious.
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Henry Cunningham
Commercial High School Basketball Five
Brighton
Medford High Baseball to Start Early Practice
Medford High plans an early start to baseball practice with indications of a strong squad. Carrigan from the Boston Americans has been hired to coach the team in the initial portion of the season.
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Medford High
Carrigan
Boston Americans
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Post’s Skating Bulletin
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New Atlantic Association
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George Dixons
Boston Common
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