Red Sox Star John Collins Shines in Pittsfield Return
In Pittsfield Massachusetts John Shane Collins, a veteran Red Sox outfielder, returns to the Berkshires where he has played a decade of major league baseball. Known for his sterling hitting and solid fielding, Collins has long been modest about his contributions, rarely receiving the credit his steady performance deserves.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Berkshires
John
Shane) Collins
Official American League Schedule 1919 Highlights
Chicago reads dates for June and September 1919 official league schedule. Bold Sundays marked, parentheses indicate Saturdays and holidays. June 27 28 30 and September 2 3 4 listed for Chicago games.
Red Sox Eye Collins In New York Trade Talks
The article notes possible Boston acquisition of Collins from Chicago in talks with White Sox and managements. Collins, a Newtonville native, would bring power and defensive value to Boston’s outfield as Frazee and Barrows pursue the deal.
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Boston
Collins
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Newtonville
Barrows
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Comiskey
Leonard
Ruth
Shore
Collings
Frazee
Hefty Hockey Battle Delayed Then Set for Carnival
The hockey game between Boston College and the Boston Hockey Club, postponed due to rink conditions, will be played at the Jamaica Pond carnival when weather permits. The Maroon and Gold seek to defeat the fast hockey club seven with Captain Falvey leading the extra time due to the postponement.
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Boston Hockey Club
Jamaica Pond
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Falvey
Baseball chat tees up trades and training camp talk
The column riffs on industry trades in baseball, noting Frazee’s three corner deal, Stallings’ four corner plan, and Vitt joining the Red Sox boosting strength. Mentions Hapgood, Maranville navy service, Belmont Springs cap, and college trainers released from Aviation Corps returning to campus.
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Braves
Red Sox
Frazee
Stallings
Aviation Corps
Tom Burke
Brooks Field
Texas
Charlie Barrett
Rockwell Field
Cal
Jack MacDonald
Kelly Field
Cambridge Latin Upsets Dope with 4 2 Victory over Newton
Cambridge Latin defeated Newton High 4 to 2 at Bulloughs Pond Newtonville in a surprising hockey result. Newton was short Hall Pinkham and Palmer due to illness or marks, while Cambridge Latin played a hard, fast game, outskating Newton's forwards. Newton faces Melrose High in a postponed game this afternoon.
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Cambridge Latin
Newton High
Newton
Hall
Pinkham
Palmer
Melrose High
Melrose
Leonard Beats Dundee in Eight Round Lightweight Bout
Benny Leonard, lightweight champion, easily outpointed Johnny Dundee in an eight round bout at Newark New Jersey First Regiment Armory. Leonard weighed 134 pounds 12 ounces while Dundee weighed 130.
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N. J
Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
New York
First Regiment
Leonard
Dundee
Leonard Dominates Dundee in Title Bout Except Early Rounds
Leonard led throughout the match except rounds one and three where Dundee pressed harder. Leonard used speed and precision with left hooks, jabs, and body rights to control the action. Dundee was willing but marked, and the final rounds saw a turning left to the head that left Dundee dazed.
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Dundee
Leonard
Doyle Edges Doyle In 12 Round Central A C Bout
Billy Carney of New Bedford lost the decision to Paul Doyle of New Haven in a 12 round main event at Central A C. Carney was knocked down twice but rallied, while Doyle entered as favorite. The undercard featured Donavan stopping Gibbs, Walsh beating Marks, and Roberts stopping Leahy in six.
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New Bedford
Paul Doyle
New Haven
Central A. C
Carney
Rugged Milling
Doyle
Johnny Donovan
South Boston
Willie Gibbs
Woonsocket
Donovan
Gibbs
Frankie Walsh
U. S
Salem
Tony Marks
North End
Willie Roberts
U. S. Naval Radio School
Tommy Leahy
Release of Players Sent to War Discharge Effort
Ban Johnson travels to Washington to press for baseball players in Europe to receive discharges under War Department rules. Heydler notes leagues seek no special favors beyond standard wartime allowances while Pershing’s linked exploits are discussed in a Boston Sunday Post feature.
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Ban Johnson
Washington
War Department
Europe
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Heydler
No Agreement Reached With Minors By Baseball Leaders
New York January 20 Major league presidents John Heydler and Ban Johnson met and declined to sign a tentative pact with the minor leagues. Action is deferred to a future meeting likely when the National Commission convenes next. August Herrmann has withdrawn his signature and the commission chairmans name was not on the document Farrell presented.
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John Heydler
Ban B. Johnson
National Commission
August Herrmann
Heydler
Commission
John Farrell
National Association
Arlington High welcomes Lt. Fred J. Long back to faculty
Lieutenant Fred J. Long has returned to Arlington High School as a commercial department faculty member after receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Army. He previously directed athletics at Arlington High and resumes duties as the faculty athletic director.
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Fred J. Long
United States Army
Arlington High School
Seek Head for Commission
Ban Johnson named Colonel Jacob Ruppert and Frank Navin to head an American League committee to find a suitable chairman for the National Commission. They will work with John Heydler’s appointees William Baker and William Veeck.
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Washington
Ban Johnson
American League
Jacob Ruppert
Yankees
Frank Navin
Detroit
American League Committee
National Commission
John Heydler
William Baker
Philadelphia
William Veeck
Chicago
Johnson and Heydler Cite Joint Committee Control
Johnson and Heydler state commission affairs are now entirely in the hands of the joint committee, transferring authority and oversight to the newly formed panel.
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Johnson
Heydler
Exhibition dates for New York Giants announced
Secretary Foster announced that the New York Nationals will play exhibition games in Baltimore with Jack Dunns Orioles on April 12 and 13, both weekends. A week later, April 19 and 20, the Giants are scheduled for weekend exhibitions in Washington with Griffiths Senators.
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Wakefield Withdraws From Mystic Valley League
Wakefield High School, briefly admitted to the Mystic Valley Interscholastic Baseball and Football League last fall to cover Lexington High School, will not be represented in the league this season.
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Wakefield High School
Lexington High School
Frazee Outlines Red Sox Spring Training Plans
President Frazee and Manager Barrow arrive to map conditioning for Boston players. Frazee aims to settle with Jack Barry and Babe Ruth and confirms Tampa training from March 20 to 22 with a 23 man party. The Sox schedule four games with the Giants and trips to Palm Beach and Baltimore before returning to New York for Dodgers matches.
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Giants Will Play Red Sox In Florida Training Camp
Manager Mc Graw announced the New York Giants will reach training camp likely in St. Petersburg on March 22 and begin practice the next day. Camp ends around April 9 leaving about 2 1/2 weeks in Florida before the Giants travel. The Red Sox also train in Tampa with several Florida games scheduled.
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Fla
Florida
Red Sox
Tampa
Pershing's Early Hardship Revealed in Boston Post
The Boston Sunday Post to publish H. F. Wheeler’s The Real Life of General Pershing recounting a young Pershing traveling to Paris with his wife and only five dollars. He faced immediate disaster but managed to overcome the setback as he often did.
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Russia
Uncle Sam
H. F. Wheeler
Boston Sunday Post
Paris
Washington
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