Boston Readies for Season Opener in 1912 Baseball Scene
President John S. Taylor returned from Virginia Hot Springs to announce strong contract signings and little salary cutting. Hugh McBreen was elected treasurer at a stockholders meeting. George Evans declined a sale beneath $275,000 while Tommy Connolly predicted no rule changes. Fred Lake backed Lowell’s revival and hinted at a new first baseman as he announced the club’s incorporation.
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John S. Taylor
Virginia Hot Springs
Collins
Taylor
Hugh McBreen
McBreen
George
Honey Boy
Evans
Nationals
Mr. Soden
Tommy Connolly
Tommy
Natick
Connolly
Tom
Lowell
Lake
Two Bouts Go Extra Rounds In Amateur Boxing Trials
The B A A amateur trials last night produced two bouts that required extra rounds with judges split. Theodore Zalpean of South Boston defeated Daniel J. Mlynn of Boston, and T Marley of East Boston beat Pat Davis of South Boston in the final bout of the evening. Tobin and Mack withdrew from the second round in 115 and 185 pound classes, and a Callinan fighter was disqualified after being found to be a professional. Winners included Eddie Tobin, Thomas Marley, John Stanton, Larry Briggs, Eddie Daniels, Pat Davis in 115 pound trials. Edward Curley, Edward Hurley, C H Mack, George Geary, Ivor Benison, W J Hickey in 155 pound trials. Theodore Zalpean and Joe Hanlon in heavyweight.
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Peters
Theodore Zalpean
South Boston
Daniel J. Mlynn
Boston
T. Marley
East Boston
Pat Davis
Tobin
Mack
Callinan
W. J. Hickey
Eddie Tobin
South Framingham
Thomas Marley
John Stanton
Larry Briggs
Chelsea
Eddie Daniels
Edward F. Curley
Somerville
Edward J. Hurley
C. H. Mack
Everett
George Geary
Dorchester
Ivor Benison
Waltham
Joe Hanlon
Brookline
Gossip of the Boxers at the Douglas Club Chelsea
Speculation runs high over the Chelsea contest next Monday night with Kid Sullivan facing Dave Deshler in a fast light weight bout. Reports praise Sullivan’s stamina and past rivals while signaling the Chelsea club’s boxing politics and referee politics as still unsettled.
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Douglas Club
Chelsea
Kid Sullivan
Jimmy Britt
Abe Attell
Young Corbett
Nelson
Tommy Daly
Joe Tipman
Harry Lewis
Joe Bernstein
Herford
Kid Lavigne
Dave Deshler
Cambridge
Jack Sheehan
Sheehan
Kid Goodman
Goodman
Attell
New England
Douglas
Pierce
Yanger
Portland
Tommy Sullivan
Lawrence
Terry Martin
Philadelphia
Sullivan
Martin
Benny Yanger
Andy Bezenah
Los Angeles
Haas
Jimmy Walsh
Washington
Jerry Gaines
John W. Sullivan
Ireland
Belfield Walcott
North Street
Gaines
Broadway
Chester Goodwin
Todux
Palmo Tablets advertised for nervous fatigue and sleep
If not, and you are growing nervous, despondent and run down, you need Palmo Tablets. They induce natural slumber, build up the nervous system and make you feel and look years younger. 50 cents per box, 12 boxes with guarantee, five dollars. Book free. Numerous local outlets listed in Gardner, GC, FP and Boston area.
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Klein's
Tremont
Boylston Sts
Gardner
Tremont St
Harrison Ave
Washington St
Keaton
Friend St
Knight’s
Court and
Hanover Sts
Sawyer
Hollis St
Man Killed Attempting to Duck Freight Train
Louis Varopoulos, aged 60, was struck and killed by the Northern Express from Boston at 9 am while attempting to avoid the train. The victim’s body was thrown to the side and death occurred almost instantly. Authorities investigated the incident as a fatal accident near Lowell.
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Lowell
Jan
Louis Varopoulos
Northern Express
Boston
Cheney to Step Down as Boston Yacht Club Commodore
Commodore Benjamin P. Cheney declares his present term final for the Boston Yacht Club. Nominating committee will propose Edward P. Boynton as commodore, with Alfred Douglas and J Fred Brown holding lieutenant offices. Walter Burgess to remain secretary treasurer, and committees named for executive, membership, and regatta duties.
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Benjamin P. Cheney
Boston Yacht Club
Edward P. Boynton
Hull-Massachusetts Yacht Club
Hull-Massachusetts
Boston Club
Magnolia
Alfred Douglas
Shiyessa
J. Fred Brown
Mariette
Walter Burgess
Herbert S. Potter
Charles D. Lanning
Elmer EF. Smith
Walter C. Lewis
Hollis Burgess
Lawrence F. Percival
Charles E. Lauriat, Jr
Sumner H. Foster
Edgar C. Fisher
George B. Doane
Bryan S. Permar
Eligibility committee clears South Boston High stars
At the last meeting of the eligibility committee of the headmasters in the Boston Interscholastic Basketball league Brown and Mullen, the protested South Boston High stars were declared eligible. As a result the Peninsular five will not have to forfeit the English High and Boston Latin games, as stated in Monday's Post.
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Brown and Mullen
South Boston
3 Year Rule Will Bar Stars In College Football
Chicago University students confront the football conference decision as Eckersall and Eckie Metzner face eligibility issues under the upcoming three year rule. Gale, Hare, Bloom, and Captain Curtis also near ineligibility after graduation. The policy hinges on future participation and degree timing.
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Chicago
Chicago University
Small
Eckersall
Eckie’ Metzner
Wisconsin
Gale
Hare
Bloom
Indiana
Curtis
Michigan
Baseball gossip and moves ripple through early season talk
A Boston origin column tracks players and managers changing teams. Fred Lake denies accepting Harvard coaching for $300 weekly while Ed Barrow cites Fred Mitchell may join Toronto. Charley Dexter retires after a fall brawl, seeks Chicago semi pro roles. Evans new umpire prep and quips on decisions spark chatter. Brooklyn balks on Case as Dreyfus resists loss. Giants secretary W red Knowles tours Memphis for spring. Athletics open in Washington on April 14. Eddie Cahill’s son captains East Boston High School basketball as Uncle Bill follows both games. Twilight League proposed in Cleveland for workers. Connie Mack comments on Hughes terms with Washington.
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Tf T
Harvard
Fred Lake
Ed Barrow
Fred Mitchell
Toronto
Charley Dexter
Dexter
Chicago
William G. Evans
Ban Johnson
Tommy Connolly
Evans
Patsy Donovan
Case
Brooklyn
Barney Dreyfus
Dreyfus
W'red Knowles
Giants
Memphis
Washington
Bill Cahill
Eddie
East Boston
Mack
Hughes
East Boston Boy Sets Intercity Basketball Record
An East Boston High School student broke the interscholastic basketball record by throwing 49 baskets last night, surpassing the previous mark of 47. The achievement highlights the player’s skill and the team’s strong performance in the game.
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Jim Crowley
East Boston High
Chelsea High
East Boston High School
Vaughn
Melrose High
East Boston
Crowley
New England
John
Patrick
East
Boston High School
Harvard Nine Without Professional Coach
Harvard announces there will be no professional coach this year with Head Coach Paul Coburn and Dr. Nichols guiding the team. They must match Yale's use of a professional coach and rely on two amateur mainstays for leadership.
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Harvard
Paul Coburn
Yale
Dr. Nichols
Holy Cross track manager may reconsider resignation
Worcester January 24 Natick resident George B M oran who yesterday resigned as Holy Cross track team manager will likely rethink the decision. He does not want athletics to interfere with his studies.
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Worcester
George B. Moran
Natick
Holy Cross
Moran
Hard Victory for E. H. S. Five
English High School overcame a halftime deficit to beat Mechanic Arts 12 to 7 in the Eng lish High School drill hall. Homer's team tightened in the second half, stifling Mechanic Arts and getting baskets from Saftel Jenny and Calahan. Homer was disqualified for slugging.
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English High
Mechanic Arts
Homer
Saftel
Jenny
Calahan
English
Lik. H. S. Mechanic Arts
Wenny
O' Hearn
Tofi ccc
Aes R. B
Cook Dale Gpias
Ecsieiete
Glecace Ree As
Ces Piss
Crump
Silverman
Saftell
Cook
Babcock
Mulbern
Timer—Parle
Dedham A A and Lakeside to open season in Arlington
The Dedham A. A. and Lakeside of Arlington meet at Arlington Town Hall tonight to start the season between longtime rivals. A postgame dance will run to midnight. Roxbury Athletics' second five with eight straight wins claims the state crown and seeks 105 pound teams. contact Joseph McCauley of Roxbury.
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Dedham A. A
Lakeside
Arlington
Arlington Town Hall
Roxbury Athletics
Joseph McCauley
Burke Street
Roxbury
Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey Promoted For Cough Season
An advertorial piece extols Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey as a safe, pure tonic for coughs and colds. It claims physicians prefer it over chemical concoctions due to its natural aging process and tissue forming properties, urging readers to buy from licensed dealers and note the label.
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Graves
Maryland
Jack OBrien eyes two more fights before retirement
In a bold talk on boxing, Jack OBrien pursues middleweight title clash with Tommy Ryan and heavyweight bout with Marvin Hart before retiring. He hints a possible bid to face Jim Jeffries for a final crown, while critics question his real estate plans and public regard.
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Jack O'Brien
Tommy Ryan
Marvin Hart
Jack
Jim Jeffries
Philadelphia
Hart
Boston boy to manage first of Southern meets
Washington Jan 24 The first big track meet in the South will be held in Richmond Va on Feb 10 under the Richmond Intercollegiate Club. It will be managed largely by Dr Joseph A Reilly a former Boston boy and a star college athlete.
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Washington
South
Richmond
Richmond Intercollegiate Club
Boston
Joseph A. Reilly
1905 Boxing Records Mention Key Results by City
Record summaries list heavyweight bouts with results and dates, noting no decisions in Philadelphia and New York. Entries include Wille in Philadelphia, Jackson in Baltimore, Kelly in Indianapolis, Sullivan in Dawson, Bates in Dawson and Fairbanks, Kauffman in San Francisco, and Fitzsimmons in San Francisco with results from February to December.
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W. F
L. F
Philadelphia
New York
Philadelpia
John Wille
Young Peter Jackson
Hugo Kelly
Indianapolis
Twin Sullivan
Dawson
Billy Bates
Fairbanks
al Kauffman
San Francisco
Bob Fitzsimmons
San Fran
South Boston Boxing Card Lifters and Weights
Daily results list bouts with weights and dates from South Boston events. Notable matches include Rinkey Evans Brockton Feb 20 at 122 pounds and Kid Taylor Chelsea March 17. Tommy Feltz Portland April 10 and 19, Scully Brockton May 22, Carsey Philadelphia October 14, Murphy Philadelphia November 18, Dwyer Philadelphia November 30, O Tooler Philadelphia December 16.
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South Boston
Rinkey Evans
Brockton
Kid Taylor
Chelsea
Tommy Feltz
Portland
Tommy Scully
Kid Carsey
Philadelphia
Tommy Murphy
Johnny Dwyer
Tommy O'Toole
Chicago boxing docket lists fighters with dates and weights
A Chicago lineup shows 140 pounds as the class with scheduled bouts for February 26 Harry Griffin Coal City Illinois March 6 Charley Burns Peoria April 19 Mike Ward Detroit May 29 Billy Mayfield Indianapolis June 22 Jimmy Gardner Salt Lake September 4 Willie Lewis Detroit November 24 Honey Mellody Spokane booked by hex codes K W D L for the events
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Chicago
Harry Griffin
Coal City
Ill
Charley Burns
Peoria
Mike Ward
Detroit
Billy Mayfield
Indianapolis
Jimmy Gardner
Salt Lake
Willie Lewis
Honey Mellody
Spokane
Milwaukee Boxers and Weights Schedule Listed
The Milwaukee boxing roster lists fighters and weigh ins with event dates across the year. Notable names include Carl Waters and Tommy Herman from Milwaukee, along with Kid Herman and Young Erne. Other bouts feature Tommy Murphy Billy Finucane George Decker Paddy Nee and Andy Bezenah in Milwaukee or Kalamazoo venues.
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Milwaukee
Carl Waters
Tommy Herman
Tommy Murphy
Billy Finucane
George Decker
Kid Herman
Young Erne
Paddy Nee
Kalamazoo
Andy Bezenah
Philadelphia boxing card notes for 1380 pounds
A list of Philadelphia boxers and weights with dated entries from January to October. Names include Eddie Hanlon Young Erne Hughey Murphy Kid Sullivan Kid Broad Tommy Herman Battling Nelson Tommy Lowe and others, all shown with Philadelphia as the locale.
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Philadelphia
Eddie Hanlon
Young Erne
Hughey Murphy
Kid Sullivan
Kid Broad
Tommy Herman
Battling Nelson
Tommy Lowe
Cambridge boxer event results from 158 pounds in 1928
The record lists multiple light weight bouts by George Gunther of Cambridge with results in January March May October and December across cities including Lawrence Chelsea Valley Falls and Woonsocket. Final entry notes Tommy Sullivan of Woonsocket with an 8 victory.
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Cambridge
George Gunther
Lawrence
Chelsea
Bogardus Hyde
Valley Falls
Tommy Sullivan
Woonsocket
Boxers from Philadelphia schedule shows in 1920s era card list
A compact draft list details Philadelphia boxers and scheduled opponents with dates from February to December. Notable names include Tommy O'Toole Danny Dougherty Kid Hogan Willie Moody Jimmy Walsh and Rouse O'Brien among others, with weights centered around 118 pounds and multiple venue mentions.
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Philadelphia
Grif Jones
Danny Dougherty
Phil
Kid Hogan
Willie Moody
Mike Malone
Willie Gibbs
Kid Ingan
Jimmy Walsh
Young Kilpatrick
Tommy Langdon
Harry Decker
Kid Murphy
Rouse O'Brien
Pedlar Palmer England Boxing Timeline
The record lists bouts involving Pedlar Palmer England with 120 pounds weight class events. Notable matches include March August 5 with Bob White of London and October with Cockney Cohen, plus November 20 with Joe Bowker of London and a 13 knockouts by Cockney Cohen.
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England
Bob White
London
Cockney Cohen
Joe Bowker
M Govern to Play for Toronto This Season
Buffalo reports Arthur M Govern, formerly of the Boston Americans, will join Toronto for 1906. Manager Ed Barrow announced the signing after a conference with Harry Taylor in Buffalo. Also listed as secured for Toronto are Fred Mitchell and other compositions from Barrow's released roster.
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Buffalo
Arthur M’govern
Boston Americans
Toronto
Ed Barrow
Harry Taylor
Barrow
McGovern
Fred Mitchell
Jimmy Collins
Horan to Consider English Channel Swim Attempt
Henry S. Horan Harvard athletic trainer weighs the idea of attempting to swim the English Channel after being part of the Brownies group who train in Dorchester Bay.
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Horan
Henry S. Horan
Harvard
English Channel
Mr. Horan
Dorchester Bay
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