Fast School Athletes Show Paces Tonight
Boston College High School prepares for its first major indoor track meet in the college gym with many local teams and notable runners like Hodgkinson Burns Libby and Kelley from St. Alphonsus and Roberts from Cambridgeport Gym. Events span sprint distances high jump shot put and relays as Cambridgeport Gym St. Alphonsus South Boston A A and others compete. expected large crowd.
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Boston College
Lavin
B. Co. High
St. Alphonsus
Hodgkinson
Burns
Libby
Kelley
Cambridgeport
Roberts
South Boston A. A
Henry McGuinness
Michael Flately
Harris
Elcock
Duffy
Cambridgeport Gym
Lawrence Light Guards
South Boston
A. C
Burdett
Seminole A. C
Dedham High
English High
Roxbury Latin
Mechanic Arts
Boston Latin
Boston College High School
Captain Gooding
Haley
Moran
Grady
Sheehan
A. A
Burdett College
Tufts
Seminole A. A
Brookliner
M. Gca
St. Mary A. C
Mohawk A. C
Somerville A. C
Madison A. C
Mechanic Arts High
Boston English
Cambridge Latin
Lowell High
Volkmann
Waltham High
Harvard to face Brown in Hemenway Gym tonight
Harvard star forward Allen expected to lead the Crimson against Brown in Cambridge as Yale game looms. Swaffield defends for Brown with lineup featuring Allen and Currie sharing four goals, while Harvard Freshmen meet Malden High between halves.
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Allen
Harvard
Brown
Hemenway Gymnasium
Cambridge
B.S
Glendale
Currie
Yale
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Malden High School
Freddie O'Brien Holds Off Albert Delmont in Chelsea Bout
In Lewiston Maine on January 23 Freddie O'Brien of Chelsea outboxed Boston's Al Delmont at City Hall. Delmont pressed with fierce attacks but O'Brien's jabs controlled the match. It remained evenly contested from start to finish with no clear winner and both fighters showed steady aggression.
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Lewiston
City Hall
al Delmont
Boston
Freddie O'Brien
Chelsea
Delmont
Miss Harris to Race Hub Champion at Park Square
Miss Cora Harris of Haverhill, the world’s champion lady skater, will race Boston’s Miss Margaret O’Connor in a three mile event at Park Square Rink tonight. O’Connor is a fast skater who has won many races over the past two seasons at Park Square and other New England rinks.
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Cora Harris
Haverhill
Boston
Margaret O'Connor
Park Square
O'Connor
New England
Cottage Park Y. C. To Open New Clubhouse
Cottage Park Yacht Club at Winthrop will formally open its new clubhouse a week from tomorrow night. The quarters are described as among the finest of the smaller yacht clubs around Massachusetts Bay isthmus shores.
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Cottage Park
Ex-Fighter Bob Fitzsimmons Heroically Overcome by Boston Curb Market
Bob Fitzsimmons, former heavyweight champion, visited Boston for a three week engagement. In the Howard lobby he declared the curb market unbeatable after a mob scene on State Street. He was rescued by friends and pledged not to play the market again, admitting only a stronger blow could beat it.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Boston
Bob
the Howard
Julia
Gifford
Fitzsimmons
The
Howard
Fred Doherty
George Lothrop
Jay Hunt
Doherty
State Street
Fred
Berkshire team defeats Portlands three straight on Marshall’s alleys
The Berkshires overwhelmed the Portlands in a league match last night on Marshall’s alleys. Final series show the Berkshires sweeping 3-0 with strong tallying across frames. Portlands forfeited after early setbacks, leaving the Berkshires with the win.
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Marshall
Berkshires
Portlands
Portiaiere
Making Ready for Big Show at Mechanics Hall
Workmen prepared Mechanics Hall for the engine and power boat show opening Saturday evening. A runway connected the rear entrance to the freight yard as boats were unloaded from 14 cars, most emptied by night. Manager Campbell said the exhibit would exceed counts at New York and Chicago shows with many exhibitors and accessories displayed.
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Cc. I. Campbell
New York
Chicago
Suppression of plunging on horse races impends and golf gossip
A satirical collage on horse racing, baseball, and player transfers. Mentions John Gates, Rube Waddell, Johann Ganzel, Cincinnati Lurids, Robert Fitzsimmons, Hobe Ferris, and Billy Dineen. Discusses fan excitement, retirements, and mid winter moves among St. Louis and New York sports circles.
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John W. Gates and
St. Louis
Bardgett and Mitten Take Lap Lead in Six Day Race
In Kansas City at Convention Hall on January 23 Bardgett and Mitten gained a lap to lead the six day bicycle race. At 10 30 p m the standings show Bardgett Mitten 658 miles 2 laps, Root Fogler 668 miles 1 lap, Lawson Moran Hopper Holbrook Wiley Sherwood tied 668 miles 1 lap, and Monroe Morgan 653 miles 8 laps.
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Kansas City
Convention Hall
Bardgett
Mitten
Bardgett-Mitten
Root-Fogler
Lawson-Moran
Hopper- Holbrook
Wiley-Sherwood
Monroe-Morgan
Tolles
Gotch Defeats Barnes In Hour Long Grapple
Springfield reports Frank Gotch agreed to throw Jim Barnes three times in an hour and accomplished the task with falls at 10 30, 10 30, and 1. The bout showcased Gotch's clever work in front of a local crowd.
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Springfield
Frank Gotch
Jim Barnes
East Boston A A Beats Gloversville In World Championship Bid
East Boston A A defeated Gloversville 26 to 11 at Lyceum Hall to move to two wins in a five game series for the world championship. Crowley starred with three second half baskets, Muller and Wachter also contributed, as East Boston’s defense stifled the New York club. A postgame move floated a pool of 1090 to fund a future challenge and final game possibly at Mechanics Building.
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Boston
A. A
Gloversville
New York
Lyceum Hall
Crescent A.C
New Jersey
Muller
Rooters
Coady
Possum
Ed Wachter
Crowley
East Boston
Gloversvile
Doherty
Cromer
Davy
Williamson
Wachter
Siamson
Davis
Barry
Kelly
Gloversville Five Seek $1000 Stake For Match With East Boston
Gloversville basketball team manager offers to back Gloversville for 1000 against East Boston in a rematch at Mechanics building within two weeks. East Boston will play if backing is secured. Players credit defeat to poor condition and cramped Lyceum Hall quarters affecting their passing game.
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Gloversville
East Boston
Mechanics’ Building
Lyceum Hall
Dan Kelley to Run Here at B A A Games
Dan Kelley the Pacific coast flyer now with Detroit A C has confirmed his appearance at the upcoming B A A games. The sprinter whose right to the 100 yards world record of 9.35 seconds has sparked discussion will join the Chicago A C team in town next Wednesday.
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Dan Kelley
Pacific Coast Flyer
Detroit A. C
Chicago A. C
Norwood High Girls Triumph Over Franklin School
Norwood High girls defeated Franklin School 15 to 9 in Norwood. Scorers for Norwood included Dallman and Grant each with three goals, Abbott two, Bassett one, and Lenton one. Fouls were called on Grant H Abbott and Wheldon. Referee Callahan.
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Norwood
Norwood High
Franklin School
Norwood H
H. Abbott
Trudle
Lenton
A. Abbott
Dallman
Grant
Abbott
Bassett
Whedon
Callahan
Skating Bulletin Across Several Boston-Area Parks
Post skating bulletin lists Franklin Field and Dorchester sites with no skating, followed by Poor Wood Island Park and Hammond’s Pond in Newton and non skating at Jamaica Pond. Several locations including Paul Revere Park and Silver Lake show Poor conditions.
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Post’s
Franklin Field
Dorchester
New Britain Polo Team Poised for Clash at Park Square
New Britain sails to first place as it battles the Boston roller polo team at Park Square Coliseum tonight. Noted players Fred Jeans and Bill Bannon headline a star lineup while crowds expect a thriller as the National league race tightens with Western additions.
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Boston
New Britain
Park Square Coliseum
Fred Jeans
Bill Bannon
Soxy
Lyons
Mercer
Harkins
Woodke
Bill, Miller
George Cunningham
New Haven
Hart
Big bowling action and high scores light up local lanes
The season shows big scores as Carruths Dick predicts 1600 total soon. Wildey pin splitters dominate Western Massachusetts champs on Bruns wick alleys Springfield last Monday. Casey Powers posts 350 with lines of 127 121 and 102. Old Brad airs a challenge to the Dovey Mike Reagan winner in Boston. Deweys of the Elite League wipe out the Exchange five on Elite pathway with Billy Ferris present.
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Carruth
Massachusetts
Brunswick
Springfield
Casey
Powers
McCarthy
Brad
Mike Reagan
Boston
Paul Shannon
Post
Deweys
Elite League
Billy Ferris
Gossip of the Boxers in New York Benefit for Dixon Memorial
A New York theatre hosts a benefit to raise a memorial fund for George Dixon with 25 percent of receipts pledged to the cause. Boxers including Joe Gans and Bill Papke volunteer, while ticket prices are raised to boost profits. Matty Baldwin and Kid Goodman set to headline Armory A. A. bout next week, a test of Goodman’s return after recent controversies. Baldwin holds two prior decisions over Goodman, who remains a top draw. The Armory meeting will also feature Willie Fitzgerald, Tommy Quiil, Willie Lewis, and Jim Denevan bouts in New York and Brooklyn.
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New York
George Dixon
Dixon
Httle
Joe Gans
Bill Papke
Matty Baldwin
Charlestown
Kid Goodman
Armory A. A
Goodman
Packie McFarland
Johnny Thompson
Boston
Baldwin
Armory Club
Willy
Willie Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Tommy Quiil Ofckton
Willie Lewis
Jim Denevan
Colleges Feed Big League Baseball Talent Across Eras
Umpire Billy Ivans champions pro college players noting nearly 50 collegians in the majors and many more in the minors. The piece cites Cornell Ithaca Illinois Notre Dame Holy Cross and other schools producing star pitchers and hitters including Mathewson Beebe Falkenberg Pfeffer Lundgren and Joss among others.
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Billy Ivans
Boston
Billy
Detroit
Hughey Jennings
Tigers
Cornell
Ithaca
N. Y
St. Louis
Princeton
Christy» Mathewson
New York
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
White Sox
Georgetown University Battery
Doc White
Hub Hart
White
Charley. Hickman
Washington
Hart
University of Illinois
Jake Stahl
Cy Falkenberg
Pfeffer
Lundgren
Chicago
Beebe
Illinois
G Lundgren
Falkenberg
Notre Dame
Holy Cross
Noonan
St. Louis Nationals
Storké
Pittsburg
Hoey
Carrigan
Boston Americans
Murray
Barry
St. Louis Cardinals
Powers
Birmingham
Lewis
Clarkson
Grant
Harvard
Lynch
Tenney
Taft
Brown
Mathewson
Spencer
Bucknell
Glaze
Dartmouth
Joss
Wisconsin
University of California
Scanlon
Roy Thomas
Nealon
Nichols
Coombs
Devlin
James
Curtis
Hickman
Yale names Burch Yale captain who once opposed Teddy Roosevelt Jr
Robert B. Burch of Cincinnati has been elected Yale football captain from the junior class. He played three minutes as a Yale freshman against Harvard, is 5 ft 8 in and 168 pounds. The piece recalls Teddy Roosevelt Jr being beaten by Yale in a Harvard freshman game two seasons ago and Burch’s early promise as a fearless tackler.
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Yale
Robert B. Burch
Cincinnati
O. Burch
Harvard
New Haven
Burch
Teddy Jr
Teddy Roosevelt, Jr
Teddy Pews
Crimson
Bobby Burch
International Colleg Chess Match Likely
L. J. Wolff of the Columbia chess team, representing the Triangular College Chess League, issued a formal challenge for a Rice trophy match at Cambridge and Oxford on March 14, 21 or 28. The cable match committee, formed by Harvard Yale Princeton and Columbia, has sanctioned the event.
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Cable
L. J. Wolff
Columbia
Cambridge
Oxford
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
E. E. Gray Employees Hold Annual Dance
The third annual dance of the E. E. Gray Company Employees' Mutual Benefit Association was held at Paul Revere Hall last evening with about 600 attendees. Floral decor filled the hall as F. B. Douglas directed the floor and H. R. Poock assisted. F. J. Sampson led the aids. Committee members included H. S. Crawford S. M. Lawlor N. L. Crowley M. B. O'Hearn and A. M. Salsman.
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E. E. Gray Company Employees’ Mutual Benefit Association
Paul Revere Hall
F. 8. Douglas
H. R. Poock
F. J. Sampson
H. S. Crawford
S. M. Lawlor
N. L. Crowley
M. B. O'Hearn
A. M. Salsman
Holy Cross Edges Dartmouth In Lucky Hall Victory
Holy Cross remains unbeaten this season after a fortunate 23 to 22 win over Dartmouth in Mechanics Hall. Dartmouth outplayed the Crusaders but Holy Cross clinched the game as Barry, despite seven fouls, made a running winning basket from the center of the hall.
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Worcester
Holy Cross
Dartmouth
Mechanics’ Hall
Barry
Lewis Stops Mantell in Third Round
Harry Lewis of Philadelphia knocked out Frank Mantell of Providence in the third round of a 12 round welterweight bout in New Haven Connecticut. Mantell, the country welterweight champion, was surprised by the defeat after a recent win over Honey Mellody.
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Lewis
Mantell
New Haven
Conn
Harry Lewis
Philadelphia
Frank Mantell
Providence
Honey Mellody
Lynn Kennel Club Dog Show Crowns Mr Dog King
In Casino Hall at Lynn the Third Annual Dog Show drew over two thousand spectators as Mr. Dog was crowned King. About 511 dogs entered across 482 classes, with nearly half judged during the day and 200 Boston terrier entrants noted among the entries.
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Lynn
Dog
Lynn Kennel Club
Casino Hall
North Shore Society
Milton Academy Edges Milton High in 1-0 Hockey Tilt
Milton Academy defeated Milton High 1 to 0 at Cunningham Pond. Poole of Milton High left the game due to injury, and D De Windt scored the lone goal for Milton Academy with De Windt credited as the goal scorer. Referee Sears, timer Underwood, 15 minute periods, attendance about 200.
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Milton High
Milton
Milton Academy
Cunningham Pond
Poole
GoLear N High
Wigglesworth
Erate
D. de Windt
Ft. Devereux
Tryon
Houston
Babb
H. de Windt
Sears
Ticce
Jamaica Plain Stags Triumph In Close Victory
In the best game of the season the Jamaica Plain Jamaica team defeated Queen Quality by 22 to 18 at the Columbia Theatre. Madden led the victors with a standout performance.
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Columbia Theatre Stags
Queen Quality
Madden
Norwood 29 Sharon 13 Five Today Defeats Sharon
Norwood defeated Sharon 29 to 13 in a high school game highlighted by Five Today. The victory improves Norwood's record and showcases key plays from the hosts.
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Norwood
Sharon
Jan
Norwood High Five
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West End
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Bolt Team
Ta Nenaene Snewe
Furniture League
Sudbury Industrial League
Sudbury
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Andrew Dutton
Tewene
Interclub
Greater Boston
ODD Fellows
Roxbury
Euceer
Mt. Auburn
Pemeese Cole
I.S
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D. and O. Club
Robert Fitzsimmons
William” Dineen
Bill
Barnacles
Ferris
Big Town
Browne
Gotch
Gloversville Five
Waterbury Bridgeport
Waterbury
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PIN Boys
Tom Barker
Marshall's Alleys
Billy Evans
Elis
Teddy, JR
William Peet
E. E. Gray
Jamaica Plains
Hayes’ Art Store
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