Devonshire Street Bout Ends With Five Dollar Fine
A staged eight round bout on Congress and Devonshire streets led to a Municipal Court appearance. The Scrapperville fighter, Patrolman Hildreth, a friend with a lump, and a doggie faced fines and warnings while a judge and referee missed the rounds. The bout ended after a mock toll of five dollars.
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Sullivan
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Daniels
Boxing Gossip Prominent Meets at Criterion Club Next Monday
The Criterion Club plans a boxing card for Monday night with Young Mahan vs Kid McGee and other bouts at 118 and 148 pounds. The piece discusses club practices, weight class edits, and logs concerns with draws, plus a note on Jimmy Sullivan, Joe Williams, and Matty Matthews. It also covers Aliases of boxers and a call to support fellow writer Macon McCormick during illness.
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Criterion Club
Young Mahan
Kid McGee
Jimmy Sullivan
Joe Williams
Jim Kennedy
John F. Butler
Matty Matthews
Charley O'Rourke
Henry Lewis
Washington Street
Dan Saunders
Joe Walcott
Walcott
Larry Temple
Tom O'Rourke
Jack O’brien
Temple
Tommy Ryan
Ryan
Peter Jackson
O'Rourke
Jack O'Brien
Chicago
Chester Goodwin
Young Kelly
Matty Baldwin
Billy Ryan
Tommy King
Fall River
George Murray
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Scituate
Corbett
McGovern
Frisco
Jim Jeffries
New York
Jack Munroe
Sporting
Macon McCormick
Macon
Bathh Beach
Nas
Philadelphia
Willin
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Ashmont group seeks more police protection and patrols
The Ashmont Improvement Association voted to ask the police commissioners for 25 additional officers for Division 11 after claiming 65 unreported breaking and entering cases in the past year. Debates targeted Mayor Collins's administration while Ex-Alderman McGuire criticized patronage. Steps to secure district coal cargo shares were discussed, and a vote of appreciation for the officer who saved horses from the Wrentham street fire will be sent to headquarters.
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Ashmont Improvement Association
Division 11
Collins
McGuire
Wrentham Street
Judge Gray Is Aroused In Coal Strike Hearing
Philadelphia Jan 21 Judge Gray attacked miner operator tensions at the coal strike commission hearing. He condemned alleged tyranny by District President Fahy over a contractor seeking to erect a boiler house at a colliery. Lehigh Valley official R S Mercur testified miners average seven hours daily and deny wage claims. Gray pressed Mercur on a claimed order to hurry miners, and a local union letter about housing mule feed was reviewed.
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Coal Strike Commission
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Fahy
Miners’ Union
R. S. Mercum
Lehigh Valley
Mitchell
Wilmington
Mr. Fahy
Commission
Butler House
Mercur
Judge Gray
City Point Catholic Association Planning Ball
South Boston society awaits the annual City Point Catholic Association ball set for Monday evening February 2 in Howe Hall at 177 Huntington Avenue. Sub committees report the party will eclipse former events with President Walter D. McAvoy as floor marshal and John M. Dureck in charge of dancing assisted by Coleman J. McGrath D Albert Leary Frederick F. Murphy Thomas F. Teevans James M. Porter Joseph C. Dolan Joseph A. Smith and Leo F. Ryder.
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South Boston Society
City Point Catholic Association
Howe Hall
Huntington Avenue
Walter D. McAvoy
John M. Dureck
Messrs
Coleman J. McGrath
D. Albert Leary
Frederick F. Murphy
Thomas F. Teevans
James M. Porter
Joseph C. Dolan
Joseph A. Smith
Leo F. Ryder
Aids
Leo Court Marks M C C F Anniversary in East Boston
Webster Hall in East Boston hosted Leo Court Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters as it observed the 234th anniversary. Chief Ranger M J Torpley spoke after a concert and the degree staff staged an exemplification with many state court members in attendance including D J Cronin J J Leonard and others.
Elm Cycle Club Minstrel at Dudley Street Opera House
The Elm Cycle Club staged its annual minstrel show last evening, marking the most successful performance to date. A mixed chorus entertained with songs and dances while Daniel Daly impressed with a charming rendition of Chicken. Supporting players included the Welch twins with live chickens, interludes by William Mulcahy, and the Welch women, with a group of others providing bones.
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Elm Cycle Club
Dudley Street Opera House
Daniel Daly
Welch Twins
William Mulcahy
Mae E. Corcoran
Lillian E. Crowley
Walter H. Green
Edward F. H. Burke
Tillian Gibbs
Mae A. Callan
James Lawlor
Harvard Basketball Team Prepares Western Trip Schedule
Harvard's basketball squad departs Boston at 8 tonight for a Western trip featuring two pivotal games. First, they face Cornell in Ithaca tomorrow night, then meet the Washington Continental A. A. on Saturday night.
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Harvard
Boston
Cornell
Ithaca
Washington Continental A. A
Newtowne Ties for First After Two Wins Over Old Dorchester
Newtowne moves into a share of the lead in the Gilt Edge league by winning two games from Old Dorchester at the platter's alleys. The rolling was fair with Newtowne scoring 2560 in the matchup.
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Newtowne
Battery Tea
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Calumet
Dl Wright
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Robertson
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Wash day tip promotes Fels Naptha soap use
If this is wash day, try Fels Naptha soap and avoid boiling clothing. Follow directions to see less work. Clothes become cleaner brighter and last longer. After using Fels Naptha you won’t use common soap.
Chess champion coming to Boston for Lasker exhibitions
The Boston Athletic Association plans a three day visit by world chess champion Emanuel Lasker with exhibitions at its clubhouse on Feb 2 3 and 4. Possible events include a match with local champion John F Barry a consultation game with Hawes Diesel or Crane and a series of simultaneous games for members and local players. The club may extend its hospitality to players in Boston and vicinity.
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Boston Athletic Association
Emanuel Lasker
Lasker
John F. Barry
Boston
Barry
Dr. Lasker
Messrs
Hawes
Diesel
Crane
Women Golf Association Expands to Enlarge Boston District
The Women’s Golf Association of Boston votes to expand beyond seven clubs. Delegates from 27 of 70 invited clubs attended, with plans for two annual tournaments and broader interclub play to boost golf among women in the city and state.
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Boston
A. B. Cobb
Westgate
Commonwealth Avenue
New Golf Association
Harriet S. Curtis
Oakley Country Club
Grace B. Keyes
Concord
Fiske
Wollaston Golf Club Elects Officers at Meeting
The Wollaston Golf Club held its annual meeting yesterday at Youngs. Officers elected include President Elbert H. Brock Vice President Edmund C Tarbell Secretary C L Bremer and Treasurer E S Litchfield.
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Wollaston Golf Club
Young’s
Freeman
Elbert H. Brock
Edmund C. Tarbell
C. L. Bremer
E.S. Litchfield
Amidon Beats Van Dyke by One At Hub Billiards
Rus Amidon won against Van Dyke by a single point in the Hub billiard tournament. Tonight Wood faces Howe in further action.
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van Dyke
Wood
Howe
Y. M. C. A. Meet Tonight at Boylston Street Gym
The YMCA meet is set for this evening in the gymnasium on Boylston Street. The entry list is unusually large, with many Teaite tower members anticipated to participate.
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Teaite Tower
Atl Sea
Magnates Fail to Agree on Peace Pact in Baseball League Talks
National League officials met in Cincinnati to hear minority and majority reports on the proposed peace agreement with the American League. Boston’s Soden and Conant shifted positions, while New York and Brooklyn prepared minority briefs. Suits against co operation were dropped and the league aimed to ratify the joint pact, with key sections disputed over player assignments and circuit boundaries.
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National League
American League
League
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Soden
Conant
Brush
Ebbitt
Vanderhorst
Knowles
John T. Brush
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
August Herrmann
James A. Hart
Chicago
Frank de Haas Robison
St. Louis
Barney Dreyfus
Pennsylvania
Borough of
Manhattan
Greater
Kitson
Donovan
Keeler
Mr. Conant
Herrmann
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North End Breathing Spots Proposal for Loitering Talks
Rev. D J O Farrell of St Stephen's Church urges city action to demolish old buildings in the North End to create a large park or meeting place for residents to gather and discuss issues. Meyer Bloomfield backs open school yards on Sundays to give adults a venue for conversation similar to New York practice.
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North End
D. J. O'Farrell
St. Stephen’s Church
Father O'Farrell
Meyer Bloomfield
New York
Boston
Lowell Beats Chelsea In Tight City Rivalry
Lowell defeated Chelsea 14 to 3 in a strong all around effort led by stars Lewis Hart and Jean. Lowell produced decisive passing and blocking to control the game from start to finish.
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Chelsea
Lewis
Hart
Jean
Worcester 4 Lawrence 8 overtime thriller
Worcester fell behind and Freeman of Pawtucket came off the bench for Worcester in place of the ill Pierce. In six minutes and 15 seconds of overtime he saved the game for Worcester, as Lawrence won 8 to 4 after 4 to 3 in regulation time.
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Worcester
Freeman
Pawtucket
Pierce
Lawrence
Clinton Hooks Victory Over Providence 9 to 2
Clinton defeated Providence 9 to 2 on January 21 at Clinton. Clinton dominated early, building a decisive lead and holding Providence to few scoring chances.
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