Clyde Engle Signs Red Sox Contract
The Red Sox signed Clyde Engle and Jack Cady as president McAleer moves to secure holdouts. Engle is praised for reliability and will fill positions outside the battery. Three players were sold to Worcester including Hyland Gunning, Jacobs, and Thinderbeck, with Linderbeck moving from Marion to the Boston team.
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Red Sox
McAleer
Clyde Engle
Jack Cady
Henriksen
Duffy Lewis
Jack Lewis
Cicotte
Jake Stahl
Boston American
Williams
Boston
Engle
Clyde
Worcester
C. Hyland Gunning
Burkett
Jacobs
Thinderbeck
Freeman
Penn
Holyoke
Williamsport
Linderbeck
Marion
Williams Still Untied With Red Sox Over signing
Speculation runs high over Alva Williams final status as he has not signed. President McAleer hints he will not join the Hot Springs trip without a signature. Williams served as change catcher and occasional first baseman and hit .289 over 194? games, with a midseason slump dampening his season.
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Alva Williams
McAleer
Hot Springs
Red Sox
Williams
Lajoie
March Star of Skating Races at Arena Carnival
Boston American hosted an ice carnival at the Arena with over 200 entries. T. T. Murch of Dorchester won the five mile and quarter mile events, while Edward L. Rickson of Ludlow captured the two mile race and placed second in the five and quarter miles. Dolly Pederson won the half mile girls race, and Rickson edged Danehy in a tight two mile finish.
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Boston American
T. T. Murch
Dorchester
Edward l L. Rickson
Ludlow
F. P. Danehy
Rickson
Dolly Pederson
Frank McMillan
Fort Lee
N. J
Pederson
Edward L. Rickson
Wadlow
Frank P. Faulker
Boston
Royal Donnahy
Joseph O'Connor
Paul Messerlain
Henry Pekau
Eugene Holmstedt
Albert J. Downey
Bhoys
John EB
Dixey Paeeas
Rge F. Patternele
Burton Tinderman
Harry Lundberg
Georner FP
Patternele
Burton Linderman
Harry
Wes
Edward Al.eckson
Frank P. Dannahy
Philip Richenburg
Edward N. Richson
Philadelphia Athletics sign Murphy and Oldring to contracts
Philadelphia Jan 22 Horace S Fogel president of the Philadelphia National league club announced that out fielders Murphy and Oldring of the Philadelphia American league club signed their contracts for the coming season. Stallings manager of the Buffalo club of the International league has purchased infielder Lehr from the Philadelphia club. Lehr was used as a utility man last season.
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Philadelphia
Horace S. Fogel
Philadelphia National League Baseball Club
Stallings
Buffalo Club
International Baseball League
Lehr
Murphy
Oldring
McGraw Urges Rules Change on Pitcher Box In NL
New York Jan 22. John McGraw urges NL rules committee to alter the pitcher's box to prevent illegal steps. He proposes digging ground behind the rubber to reveal back steps and asks for uniform raised box height.
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New York
John McGraw
New York Nationals
National League Rules Committee
McGraw
Yale names Gardner track captain amid changes
Robert Abbe Gardner, former amateur golf champion, elected captain of Yale track for the season. He succeeds Clarence Childs who left college for business. Gardner, the Easts best pole vaulter, leads seven returning teammates Farrar Larkin Thatcher Wagoner Byers Rudell and Gardner in the unanimous selection. Gardner hails from Evanston Illinois.
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New Haven
Conn
Robert Abbe Gardner
Yale
Clarence Childs
Gardner
Farrar
Larkin
Thatcher
Wagoner
Byers
Rudell
Evanston, Ill
Sophomores Lead Milton High In 8 To 1 Victory
Milton High School sophomores defeated the freshmen 8 to 1 at Cunningham Gym yesterday afternoon. The win puts the sophomores atop the inter class series with two wins and one loss while the juniors lead with one win and none. Sweeney and Gustafson starred for the winners and Captain Robinson led the losers with excellent play.
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Milton High School
Cunningham Gym
Sweeney
Gustafson
Robinson
Dahlgren Rites: Cincinnati Signs Rookie Pitcher
A Dahlgren Rifle Cincinnati signs a rookie pitcher described as a tall powerful southpaw with heat in his slants. The scouting note praises his strength and potential, noting he has yet to bean a batter but could render quick, painless death. The recommendation is dated in winter.
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Cincinnati
Dahlgren
Andover Excluded Altering B A A Schoolboy Meet Relay
The annual B A A schoolboy meet announced relays with Worcester Academy facing Exeter Academy for the title as Andover withdraws, altering the classic Exeter Andover duel. New matchups include St Johns Prep with Boston College High and Danvers with others such as Dean against Haverhill and Arlington versus Winchester.
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George W. Brown
Andover
Exeter
Worcester Academy
Exeter Academy
St. John's Prep
Danvers School
Boston College High
Dean Academy
Haverhill High
Arlington High
Winchester High
Winthrop High
Chelsea High
St. Mark’s
Groton
Dedham High
Needham High
Lawrence High
Lowell High
Natick High
Hopkinton
Yale Starts Work for Baseball Team
New Haven January 22 Baseball training for the Yale season began today with 25 battery candidates reporting for practice on the gymnasium floor Frank Quinby head coach and Captain Dick Merritt will drill them R C Brown former Virginia pitcher and Buster Brown freshmen pitcher are leading candidates for the box Infield and outfield work will start in two or three weeks.
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New Haven
Yale
Frank Quinby
Dick Merritt
R. C. Brown
Virginia
Buster’’ Brown
Providence Captains Jake Atz For 1925 Season
Providence Rhode Island January 22 Manager Fred Lake of the Providence baseball club in the International league announced that Jake Atz who has played second base for three years will captain the team this season The club will go to Savannah Georgia for spring training.
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Providence, R. I
Fred Lake
Providence Baseball Club
Jake Atz
Saudannah
Y Ga
Brookline High School Names Jack Kelleher Football Captain
Jack Kelleher elected Brookline High School football captain for next season by popular vote among players and students. A standout halfback and star athlete, he was unanimously chosen for the All-School last fall and is also a high-class baseball player.
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Kelleher
Brookline
Jack Kelleher
Jack
Yale Crews Begin Training Camp for Rowing Season
Yale rowing opens its training in New Haven with 40 candidates reporting for a long run. Five crews are formed including the varsity eight led by captain Romeyn with Beck Denman Spencer Roos York Bugbee and Pease. tank work to start by week’s end.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Beck
Romeyn
Denman Spencer
Roos
York
Bugbee
Pease
Auto Show Opens at State Armory in Providence
The Rhode Island Licensed Automobile Dealers Association opened its first automobile show at the new State Armory in Providence on a larger, more elaborate scale than any prior state event.
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Providence
Rhode Island Licensed Automobile Dealers’ Association
New State Armory
NO FRIEND OF JESSE'S
Jesse Tannehill deflects a White House style nudge by recommending an umpire to President Neal of the Blue Grass league. He quips he would not suggest anyone he liked for such a job, stressing the need for impartial officials.
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Jesse Tannehill
Neal
Blue Grass League
Jesse
Pacific Coast League Faces Major League Challenge Claim
Experts assess the Pacific Coast League as the strongest opponent the majors ever had or will have with a meek reception under scrutiny. Threats of assault on the big leagues are described as a gas leak by analysts.
Abe Attell in doubt over exertion verdict in New York
Sporting authorities refuse to commit amid unresolved question from Abe Attell’s case pending Supreme Court decision. The report notes the town title and potential effects on Attell’s condition and schedule.
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New York
Supreme Court
Abe Attellee
Melrose Tops Somerville in Interscholastic Hockey Thriller
Melrose High defeated Somerville 3 to 2 before about 4000 fans at the Arena in a thrilling season opener for the new Inter scholastic league.
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Melrose High
Somerville
Melrose and Somerville Hockey Clash Ends in Melrose Victory
Melrose dominated the first half with a solid defense as Wolley Hanson and Wanamaker led a three goal onslaught. Somerville surged in the second half, led by Whittaker and Robertson, but Melrose held on for a 3 to 2 win with strong defense from Cochrane and Brady and goal by Hanson and Wolley.
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Melrose
Wolley
Hanson
Wanamaker
Somerville
Cochrane
Brady
Cheissong
George
Richards
Whittaker
Robertson
Bunk” Cheissong
Thut
Holmes
Midrink
Garland
Melrose High
Somerville High
Aes F
Robertson Worry
Stee
Whittaker Fisueou
Townsend
Holmes Cochrane
Baxter and
Peabody
Pierce
Bourne
Richest Harness Event at Detroit Stakes 1900s
The Horseman and Spirit of the Times announce the Michigan State Fair plans to host the grand circuit meeting during the fair week starting September 16. The stake events total 15000 guaranteed plus excess funds, including a 10000 three year old trot, 2000 three year old pace, and 8000 two year old trot. Major breeding firms already nominated. Detroit outbid Pittsburg and Columbus for the race.
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Detroit
Mich
Horseman
Spirit of the Times
Pittsburg
Columbus
Burns Signs With New York National League Club
The New York National League club received a signed contract today from George Burns, a young outfielder, acquired from the Utica New York State league team.
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New York
George Burns
Utica
N. Y
New England League Opens April 19 Patriots Day games
The New England League will start on Patriots Day April 19 after a schedule committee meeting in the city. Opening morning pairings include Fall River at New Bedford, Lynn at Brockton, Haverhill at Worcester and Lawrence at Lowell. Afternoon games feature New Bedford at Fall River, Haverhill at Worcester, Lowell at Lawrence and Brockton at Lynn.
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New England Baseball League
Patriots
Fall River
New Bedford
Lynn
Brockton
Haverhill
Worcester
Lawrence
Lowell
Greenough and Rhodes Reach Massachusetts Squash Semi finals
Co P Greenough of the Tennis and Racquet Club and D P Rhodes of the B A A qualified for the semifinals of the Massachusetts Squash Racquet Association individual state championship by beating R Bryant of the Union Boat Club and H Plympton of Newton Centre in two sharp matches at the B A A yesterday. Greenough lost the first game 15 10 then took the next three with close scores. Rhodes defeated Plympton in three straight games 15 12 15 8 15 6.
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P. Greenough
P. Rhodes
Massachusetts Squash Racquet Association
R. Bryant
Union Boat Club
H. Plympton
Newton
Greenough
D. P. Rhodes
Plympton
C. P Greenough
Bishop Triumphs in Junior Squash Handicap Final
R Bishop defeated D Sortwell in the junior squash handicap championship at the B A A yesterday with set scores 17 14 15 13 18 15 15 10. Bishop collected three aces while all games stayed tight and thrilling.
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R. Bishop
D. R. Sortwell
Bishop
Sortwell
Helpers for Mike Murphy
Dr Howard Kennedy Hill and attorney Thomas O Haydock will coach Murphy’s track hopefuls during his absence at Pennsylvania. Haydock offers free service, aims to shape training, and will prepare relay crews for Cornell and Boston Athletic Association meets. Freshman and sophomore teams will race at the First Regiment Armory next Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Howard Kennedy Hill
Thomas O. Haydock
Mike Murphy
Murphy
Haydock
Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Cornell
Boston A. A
First Regiment Armory
Players in Pacific Coast league to wear sleeve numbers
Each player in the Pacific Coast league will wear a number on his sleeve to identify himself for spectators. Reserve number 23 for a few of the pitching staff if the custom takes hold locally.
Canadian stars set for big Unicorn games in indoor meet
The article notes Canada will send a crack relay and athletic teams to the Unicorn games, with Montreal A A aiming to even a prior outdoor loss, and references Pennsylvanians like Cartmell Ramsdell and Tewksbury pursuing pro ranks in Australia. It also discusses figures like Sam Lawrence and Irish A C contenders and boxers Coulon Delmont.
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Canada
McGill University
George Brown
Pennsylvania
Nat Cartmell
Tex’’ Ramsdell
Kangaroo Land
Simon Pure
Prospects Bright for Worcester Academy Track Team
Worcester Academy coaches and trainees prepare for February meets. Captain Bosworth and Johnstone anchor strengths with Bud Whitney's departure noted. Sprinters 1000 yards to mile, high jump, and 600 and 3800 yard events show solid form with several veterans and newcomers contributing.
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Worcester Academy
Powers
Bud” Whitney
Dartmouth
Bosworth
Johnstone
Joe Curran
Phipps
Wells
Campbell
Cota
Bailey
Barrett
Murphy
Clowes
Jacques
Worcester High School
Schwinn
Enwright
Burger
Moulton
Shumway
Yale favored to beat Princeton after defensive show
Yale coach Talbot Winter of Cornell says Yale has a good chance to defeat Princeton, praising Yale's strong defence and a standout goalkeeper. He notes Princeton's speed but expects Yale to smother Baker and disrupt Princeton's offence, while criticizing Yale forwards for weak shooting.
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New Haven
Conn
Talbot Winter
Cornell
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Hunter
Yale Daily News
Chauncey
Harman
Baker
Pendleton
Corneil
Referee Rules Klaus Beat Gardner Twice in One Night
A letter discusses a boxing dispute between Frank W Klaus and Jimmy Gardner. The referee's decision, awarding Klaus a win in 12 rounds, stands despite a friend’s claim of two wins in one night. In another item, time confusion surrounds the 10 mile race in Watertown New York between Al Shrubb and Billy Queal with Shrubb’s claimed time 49 9 25 vs 52 10. Joe Choynski is noted as the only fighter credited with a K O over Jack Johnson.
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Paul Poeheer
Frank W Klaus
Jimmy Gardner
Klaus
Gardner
al Shrubb-Billy Queal
Watertown
N. Y
Shrubb
G. J
Joe Choyuski
Jack Johnson
Boston Motor Boat Show Opens Saturday
The National Motor Boat and Engine Show enters its ninth season in Mechanics' Building with a packed exhibit hall. Manager Chester I Campbell touts the event as the greatest motor boat and engine show yet. highlights include the Niagara voyage and the Sea Bird 4000 mile voyage from Providence to Rome with a lecture by skipper Thomas Fleming Day.
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Mechanics’ Building
Chester I. Campbell
Great Falls
Providence
Rome
Italy
Thomas Fleming
Mechanics’ Hall
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