Federal League Starts Battle in Anti Trust Suit
Keene Addington chief counsel for the Federal league opened the anti trust suit in Chicago arguing the game is governed by a small power group. He attacked waiver and draft rules and cited a supposed agreement that could keep a player out of majors. Judge Landis showed interest in the Brown case as the session closed. League leaders and presidents signaled no fear of the Federal presentation.
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Addington
Chicago
Keene Addington
Federal League
National Commission
American League
National League
Federals
Magmates
Mordecai Brown
Murphy
Chicago Nationals
Louisville
Brown
George W. Miller
Cincinnati
Herrmann
Leon
Johnson
Landis
Volkmann Dominates Browne and Nichols in Cambridge Meet
Volkmann School defeated Browne and Nichols School 35 to 19 on the B. and N. outdoor track in Cambridge yesterday afternoon. Blanchard of Volkmann starred by winning the shot put and the 300 yard dash and finishing second in the 40 yard dash.
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Volkmann
Browne and Nichols
Cambridge
Blanchard
Browne and Nichols Track Meet Honors School Boys
First place swept all events except two as Volkmann Pratt of Browne and Nichols won the 40 yard dash and Wells of the same school took the 1000 yard run. The Browne and Nichols outdoor board track hosted a top New England schoolboy meet with field events on a public platform. Allen led high jump with 5 ft 8 in, while Blanchard topped the 40 yard dash and 800 yard dash for Browne and Nichols. Wells captured the 1000 yard dash, with Taber and Aspinwall also placing for Browne and Nichols. Officials included Wallis as starter and Fowler as timer.
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Volkmann
Pratt
Browne and Nichols
Wells
New England
Allen
Connard
Hatch
Blanchard
Lin
Bates
Cordingly
Browne & Nichols
Geist
Bowen
Rogers
Meade
Meredith Ineligible for Penn in Boston AAU Meet
President Alfred J. Lill of the Amateur Athletic Union upholds Meredith's ineligibility to represent the University of Pennsylvania in the February 6 Boston AAU event. Secretary Frederick W. Rubien and Bars Tow Weeks cite a rule barring him from competition until after June 1 due to prior Meadowbrook A. C. representations since October.
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New York
Alfred J. Lill
Amateur Athletic Union
Ted Meredith
University of Pennsylvania
Boston A. A
Frederick W. Rubien
Bartow S. Weeks
Meredith
Meadowbrook A. C
Philadelphia
Tufts Relay Team Chooses Two Men After Trials
Time trials on Tufts outdoor board track selected two runners for the relay squad but the coach withheld names until tomorrow. The last trials reduce distance to 820 yards, aligning with the Coast Artillery meet at South Armory in Boston where Tufts faces M. A. C. Saturday night.
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Tufts
South Armory
Boston
Coast Artillery
Red Sox and Braves to split office corps at Fenway Park
President Lannin visited Fenway Park and inspected offices, signaling a likely future division of the office floor to create a distinct separation between the Red Sox and Braves staff.
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Fenway Park
Lannin
Red Sox
Braves
Dartmouth Trims Harvard in Dramatic Ice Clash
Hobey Baker DL Wanamaker starred as Dartmouth defeated Harvard 4 to 2 at Boston Arena in a hard fought intercollegiate hockey game. Wanamaker scored twice and set up another as Dartmouth seized the lead late in the first half and held off Harvard’s comeback bid with stout defense and near flawless teamwork.
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Hobey Baker
Bugs Wanamaker
Dartmouth Hockey Seven
Boston Arena
Dartmouth
Harvard
Wanamaker
Hanover
Crimson
Currier
Tuck
Wharvard
Wylde
Harte
Tyler
Claflin
Morgan
Phillips
Winsor
E. Wanamaker
Doty
Holmes
I W
Baldwin
Townsend
Fisher
Baker Gale
R W
Cunningham
Curtis Murphie
Morgen
Clarke Soo
Malset
Buafane
G. Wylde
B. Wanamaker
Wisher
Tingley
Carlton
Fahey
E. IF. Murphy
B. J. Woods
Owen Kelley
Yale
Tech
Townesend
Donahue
Jasper Knocks Out Battling Huggins in Rockingham bout
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on January 2 1910 Young Jasper of Boston stopped Battling Huggins of the U S S Leonidas in the fourth round at the Rockingham A C The sailors were matched for 12 rounds and Huggins fought gamely but was outclassed In other bouts K O Staubar of the U S S Des Moines knocked out Young Flinn of Philadelphia in the fifth round Bill Regan and Jack Redmond fought to a six round draw
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Portsmouth
N. H
Young Jasper
Boston
Battling Huggins
Leach Cross
Harry Pierce
Brooklyn
Leachie
Cross
Gilbert Gallant
Hoppe Beats Inman In 800-Point Billiards Match
Willie Hoppe defeated Melbourne Inman 400 to 62 in the first block of their second 800 point match in 18.2 billiards in Detroit. Hoppe averaged 224 18 high run 110 while Inman averaged 311 17 high run 18.
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Detroit
Willie Hoppe
Melbourne Inman
Hoppe
Inmann
Sutton Beats Cochran in Jamestown Billiard Match
George Sutton defeated Walker Cochran in Jamestown New York tonight by 200 to 279 in nine games with runs and points cited. Sutton led with strong breaks and high runs while Cochran scored steadily in a tight champion billiard players match.
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Jamestown
N. Y
George Sutton
Walker Cochran
Sutton
Cochran
The Cole Eight Debuts at Chicago Show
The Cole eight will make its debut at the Chicago show.
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Pago the Cole
Chicago
Boston Show Returns In Six Weeks Time
The Boston show returns in six weeks at an upcoming Saturday night. J H MacAlman left for Palm Beach for a month vacation amid weather concerns. Pope Hartford’s W C Marsters receives congratulations on a new baby girl. Bay State Automobile Association report to directors praised. Brophy and Everett plan stunts for the Boston auto accessory dealers dinner at American House next Monday. The first Oldsmobile ever built is presented to the Smithsonian in Washington, crafted in Lansing in 1894-95, marking early industry struggles and gas engine adoption after 1885 plans for steam propulsion.
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George Brophy
Joseph Everett
Boston
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Lansing
Mich
Cottage Park Yacht Club Elects Officers for Year
The Cottage Park Yacht Club of Winthrop held its annual meeting and elected Commodore John Pepper, vice commodore Shirley Brooks, secretary Harris A. ee, treasurer Harry W. Aiken, with Clarence Perkins and Raymond Sewall as two year directors. Entertainment committee members include A. J. Haywood, George B. Day and R. B. Bennett. Annual reports were read. banquet set for Saturday evening September 6.
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Cottage Park Yacht Club
Winthrop
John Pepper
Shirley Brooks
Harris A, Ee
Harry W. Aiken
Clarence Perkins
Raymond Sewall
A. J. Haywood
George B. Day
R. B. Bennett
Boston billiard league match ends with Cutler victory
Koji Yamada records a 300 to force a close match against CAE Cutler of Boston in the Billiard Players League. Averages and high runs show Cutler at 89 with a 96 32 and 84, reflecting solid form.
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Koji Yamada
Adams Cleared of Charges by Athletic Union Panel
New York Olympic standing high jump champion Jas. Platt Adams, a New York Athletic Club member, was fully exonerated of charges of professionalism after days of consideration by the Metropolitan Amateur Athletic Union registration committee. The case involved alleged disposal of trophies for consideration.
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New York
Jas
Platt Adams
Metropolitan Association of the
Amateur Athletic Union
Adams
New York Athletic Club
Adams brothers case clears amateur status in Stockholm ties
Hearings revealed witnesses could not prove Adams sold prizes or accepted cash for cups. Committee noted two caps exchanged for New York Athletic Club pins were given to honor Adams brothers by Newark citizens for Stockholm 1912 efforts. Professionalism charges dismissed. amateur status remains: signed by Jacob W. Stumpf and committee members.
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Adams
New York Athletic Club
Platt Adams
UPB
Adams Brothers
Newark
N. J
Jacob W. Stumpf
Exeter Beats E H S in Opening Hockey Game
Exeter, N H Jan 20 The Exeter team defeated Boston English High School 5 to 0 in the season opener played on the river due to poor rink conditions. Captain Lowe missed the game ill, but Red Martin Doc Nute and Brown starred for Exeter while Quincy led English H S in clever rushes.
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Exeter
N. H
Boston English High School
Lowe
Red” Martin
Rover
Doc’ Nute
Brown
Quincy
Pxeser
Sas Hterence Tow
Ward Doin
Barrer
Govin Arey
Mop Wises
Quincey Porcey
McKenzie Ruether
Comerford
Gately
Tremble Muaveres
Peter
E. J. Fitzibbon
G. W. O'Connor
F. R B. Lynch
E. J. Lally
J. 8
Scott
Michailoff Ready to Meet Steiglitz in Grand Opera House Bout
Ivan Michailoff, the big Cossack wrestler, says he is in excellent shape for his finishing match with Emil Steiglitz the Bavarian at the Grand Opera House. Michailoff has trained steadily under Crackerjack Butler and shows constant improvement. Steiglitz previously made a strong impression this season despite a long sea voyage from South America.
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Ivan Michailoff
Emil Steiglitz
Grand Opera House
Michailoff
Steiglitz
South America
Medford High blanks Newton High 4 0 in hockey clash
In a Boston Arena match Medford High defeated Newton High School 4 to 0 ending Newton’s chance at Interscholastic league top honors. Lineups list Medford and Newton players with Prendergast and Laird scoring for Medford and Newton’s Donnellan among the named teams. Time two 20 minute halves.
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Newton High School
Medford High School
Boston
Newton High
Medford High
Bceres
Stickney
Seee Nee
Buntin
Jackson
Nagle Prendergast
sseSeaes Ear R
Burkhardt Peckham
Putnam
Dorney Ponnellan
Cseseetaeeenss
Dy Macrong
Sie
Ess
Yao Dass Gules van
Tai Onis
Medford
Newton
Prendergast
Laird
Donnellan
Whitten and
Gulbane
Sweetman
McAllister Beats Ashe in Eight of Ten Rounds in Albany
In Albany New York on January 20 Bob McAllister of San Francisco out-boxed George Ashe of Philadelphia over eight of ten rounds. Ashe took one round and one was even. McAllister weighed 162 pounds and Ashe 161 1/2.
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Albany
N. Y
Bob MecAllister
San Francisco
George Ashe
Philadelphia
Ashe
McAllister
Society to Hold Indoor Sports and Polo Tonight
Society gathers for a Park Riding School indoor sports night featuring a polo match between prominent state players led by refree Dr A H Souther. A musical riding display precedes the polo with society debutantes from Back Bay and nearby towns. Governor Walsh will present a magnificent silver cup in the jumping and horse show events.
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Park Riding School
the Park Riding School
Oliver Turner
Bayard Tuckerman, Jr
Joseph F. Flannagan
Harryee
Gerald Dempsey
Joseph Collins
A. H. Souther
Back Bay
Brookline
Chestnut Hill
Newton
Milton
Arthur de Piccolellis
Governor Walsh
Walsh
Arena Triumph Over Unicorn Spurs Local Hockey Rivalry
The Arena seven defeated the Unicorn team, boosting local interest as a rival to the B A A and St Nick squads. Fans witnessed a main event on Tuesday night that outdid the famed St Nick Boston game in drama and pace.
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Arena Seven
St.Nick
Boston
Private self defense tutor sought by reader
Reader asks for a reliable private instructor in self defence and offers to write to Joe Cummings at the Boston A A Exeter street Boston. note declines help in pole vault venues. Cross loses a 12 round decision to Gilbert Gallant at Atlas A A October 18 1914. no further intercity bouts announced. New England nine championships set for March 22 at Mechanics building.
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Joe Cummings
Boston A. A
Exeter Street
Boston Y. M. C. A
Leach Cross
Gilbert Gallant
Atlas A
A. le. H
New England
Mechanics’ Building
Revere High Beats Malden High in Ocean Pier Swim Meet
Revere High defeated Malden High 24 to 17 in a dual meet at Ocean Pier Baths. Close contests, Revere clinched the relay in the final event. Results include 40-yard swim won by Snow of Malden with Fermoyle of Revere second, 100-yard won by Snow and Anderson, and the distance plunge led by Stratton of Malden. Referee Herbert Hohn, starter Warren West, timer Kelly.
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Revere High
Malden High
Ocean Pier Baths
Revere
Snow
Malden H. S
Fermoyle
Revere H. S
Anderson
Revere H
Stratton
Malden H
Maniff
Revere B. S
Hutchins
Kelly
Revere Hi. S
Dennis
Brodbine
Patten
Crandall
Donovan
Herbert Hohn
Brookline Swimming Club
Warren West
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Troy
K. Y
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Nichols
Pres. Lill
Pierce- Arrow Limousine
OU 37
Paul H. Shannon
Gaffney
Organized Baseball
Nationals
Providence
International League
Memphis
Hot Springs
Grays
Gill
Rhode Island
Hooper
Lewis
Speaker
Henriksen
Shorten
Tutweiler
Redg
Bags Wanamaker
Charles E. Parker
Crimson Seven
Boal
Chimco
Jasper
Huggins
Inman
J. H. MacAlman
Palm Beach
W. C. Marsters
Pope-Hartford Company of
Hamilton
The
Bay State Automobile Association
Club
Cottage Park
Y. C
Yamada
Cutler
M’allister
Oy A
John H. Rush
Princeton
Tiger
Rush
Cleveland
Coast Artillery Corps
Fordham
A. A
Bennie Osthues
Osthues
Harry Smith
Smith
Malden
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