Coast Artillery Indoor Games At South Armory Tonight
The Coast Artillery M. V. M. hosts a major meet at the South Armory on Irvington Street starting 7 15 pm and finishing by 10 30 pm with entrants from Harvard Tufts Brown Holy Cross and nearby schools. Major Shedd and Manager Osthues promise a concise but high class program featuring top local runners and a strong Unicorn relay squad led by Dave Caldwell and Tom Halpin with other stars competing.
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Coast Artillery Corps
South Armory
Irvington Street
Pooch Donovan
Harvard
Jack McDonald
Tufts
Brown
Holy Cross
Shedd
Osthues
Coast Artillery
Fordham University
Dave Caldwell
Cornell
Tom
Melrose High Beats Somerville 2 1 In Thrilling Hockey Clash
In an Arena showdown Melrose High edged Somerville 2 to 1 with the winning goal late in the second period. Captain Cochrane carried the puck from mid rink and beat Robertson to the cage for the decisive score. Dorchester High then toppled Medford High 49 to 33 in a Dorchester gym dual track meet.
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Dorchester High
Medford High
Melrose High
Somerville
Cochrane
Robertson
Downey
Bowen
Rover
Wings
Melrose
Jim Robertson
New England 105-pound boxing champion named
The champion was Jimmy Lynch of Cambridge. Other notes list Sullivan All America picks A R Kivat yer mile runner Orman Taber Brown all collegiate mile and John Paul Jones Corner all collegiate half mile. Lajoie played Fall River New England league center field in 1896 hitting .420. Lurich beat Dr Oller in two straight falls. Roller tired from prior wrestling. Butler Goulette draw ends match. title dispute to be settled soon.
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New England
Jimmy Lynch
Cambridge
Sullivan
A. R. Kivat Yer
Orman Taber
Brown
John Paul Jones
Corne
Fan—Lajoie
Fall River
Lurich
Dr. Oller
Roller
Jack Butler
Peter Goulette
Woonsocket
Uutler
Sullivan Questions Thorpe Amateur Status
James E. Sullivan, chairman of the national registration committee, said he believes there is no truth to charges of professionalism against Thorpe and supports his amateur standing. He spoke after a telephone talk with Carlisle coach Warner who read a letter from manager Clancy denying Thorpe played for any league team.
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Thorpe
Clancy
Winston-Salem
Worcester Telegram
Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union
Worcester
Warner
New York
James E. Sullivan
National Registration Committee
Carlisle
Plan for a larger Boston ice arena and pro hockey franchise
Boston could gain a new, larger ice rink backed by Boston and Canadian financiers. They aim to secure an International Hockey League franchise and field a Boston professional team to play weekly against Canadian clubs, despite local management opposing a permanent pro program.
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Boston
International Hockey League
Canada
Basketball games wanted by Peckham Associates and West End House
Peckham Associates seeks games with fast 90-pound teams in the state and a second Peckham team with 70-75-pound squads around Boston. West End House seeks tough 135-pound teams in or around Boston for Jan 31 and after. Contacts: Samuel H. Seliber Boston and L. Levine Boston.
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Peckham Associates
Boston
Samuel H. Seliber
North
Anderson Street
West End
L. Levine
Chambers Street
Chance Brings Mascot Grover Galligan to New York
Frank Chance will travel to New York with Grover Galligan the Cubs bat boy and mascot. The red headed youth, nicknamed Red the Bat Boy, is joining the trip after Chance promised Bermuda travel.
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Frank Chance
New York
Grover Galligan
Chicago Cubs
Chance
Red
Cubs
Yankees
Bermuda
Hammer Throw Reform Sparks Change In College Sport
Billy Quinn proposes shortening the hammer handle and increasing weight. College and club athletic officials appear inclined to adopt changes, signaling a likely rewrite of the traditional hammer throw event.
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Billy Quinn
Somerville Upsets Melrose In Tight Hockey Showdown
Somerville showed marked improvement to force Melrose to its best game. H Robertson stood out at goal stopping many shots, while Cochrane and Brady led Melrose’s defense and scoring. Final score Melrose High 2 Somerville High 1 with Cochrane scoring twice and Downey assisting.
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Somerville
Melrose Seven
Harry Robertson
Melrose
Sterling
Crawford
Cochrane
Brady
Ross
Melrose H. Somerville H
Wanamaker
Eof W, J
Robertson Ypawford
Downey Sterling
Peeceasrens R
Bowen Anderton
Baker Cochrane
Merritt Brady
New Outlaw League Names Eight Cities for Circuit
The new out law league will comprise Pittsburg Cleve land Cincinnati Indianapolis Chicago Milwaukee St Louis and Kansas City with each club required to subscribe at least 100000. A name for the organization has not yet been chosen but United States is unlikely and President Whitman will head the venture.
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Sporting Life
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Kansas City
United States
Whitman
Chick Mattick Resigns as Chicago Outfielder
Outfielder Walter Chick Mattick resigns from the Chicago club ending his tenure with the team. No replacement announced at this time.
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Walter
Chick
Mattick
Chicago
Medford High Dominates Meet With Surprises Across Events
Chet Hervey of Medford edges Edward Balfe in the 25 yard dash after Balfe slips. Balfe wins the 300 yard run ahead of Tyler of Medford. Brett rules the 60 yard dash while Dempsey takes the mile. Walter Brown and Toland contest the 1000 yard, Brown edging Toland late. Medford claims most shot put, relay forfeited to Dorchester.
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Chet Hervey
Medford
Edward Balfe
Dorchester
Balfe
Tyler
Medford High
Chet
Brett
Dempsey
Jack Toland
Walter Brown
Jack Dwyer
Tales of the Diamond and a Boston Theater Roar
Chicago players on their East coast swing laughably roast Rube Peters. Callahan honors a Cohan theatre invitation with boxes for the visitors. Peters fears roast at hotel after Broadway debut as White Sox travel from Boston to New York.
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Chicago
Rube Peters
White Sox
East
Callahan
George Cohan
Boston
Broadway
Cohan
Jimmy Callahan
Sox
New York
Peters
Calahan
W. G. Evans
Murphy Buys Half of Phillies Park
Charles W. Murphy president of the Chicago National league club disclosed he bought a half interest in the Philadelphia National league park. The park is now jointly owned by Murphy and Co P. Taft of Cincinnati, who confirm no ownership in the Philadelphia club itself. An agreement at the Philadelphia club sale allows purchase of the playing field in 1920 for 400000.
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Cincinnati
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago
National League Club
Philadelphia
Co. P. Taft
Murphy
Taft
Philadelphia Ball Club
Philadelphia Club
Willam H. Locke
Kennedy Beats Britt in 12 Rounds for New England Title
At Unity Cycle Club in Lawrence on Jan 24 Steve Kennedy, New England lightweight champ, defeated Young Britt of Pittsburg by decision after 12 rounds. Burns over Williams in six, Carroll over Delmont in six. all preliminaries featured Lawrence boxers.
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Lawrence
Steve Kennedy
New England
Young Britt
Pittsburg
Unity
Kennedy
Britt
Jim Burke
Young Burns
Tom Williams
Young Carroll
Young Delmont
Carnegie’s Class gifts total 282 Million in 1912
Philanthropists distributed 282 million dollars in 1912 led by Andrew Carnegie with 135 million. The rest tapered to smaller sums including a 30 thousand dollar amount to the Boston Red Sox, as noted by the Philadelphia North American.
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Andrew Carnegie
Fred Snodgrass
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia
St Louis Duo Wins National Doubles Title Match
Dwight F. Davis and J. J. Wear of St. Louis defeated Josephus Crane and Matthew Bartlett of Boston in four straight sets 16-8 15-10 15-6 15-12 at the Tennis and Racquet Club. C Hutchins and Barrett Wendell Jr. of Boston won by default from Montreal pair.
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Dwight F. Davis
J. J. Wear
St. Louis
Josephus Crane
Matthew Bartlett
Boston
Davis
C. Hutchins
Barrett Wendell, Jr
M. Smith
D. Greenshield
Montreal
Davis and Wear
Q. A. Shaw
G. R. Fearing
Thompsons Sold to Birmingham
New York January 24. J Carl Thompson and his brother Homer Thompson, who impressed with their pitching at the University of Georgia, were sold today by the New York American League club to the Birmingham club of the Southern league.
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New York
J. Carl Thompson
Homer Thompson
Wolverton
University of Georgia
Birmingham
Kilbane Cancels Driscoll Bout
Featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane called off his January 28 bout with Young Driscoll in New York due to neck boil infection causing blood poisoning in Cleveland.
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Cleveland, O
Johnny Kilbane
Young Driscoll
New York
Former Quaker sprinters plan world race tour
Nat Cartmell and Martin, notable Quaker sprinters, are arranging to run in various locations globally. Some veterans speculate these seasoned athletes may embark on a lengthy journey home on foot.
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Nat Cartmell
Martin
Indoor Coast Artillery Meet Opens Tonight in Boston
Boston hosts the Coast Artillery Corps annual indoor meet at South Armory tonight with New England track athletes expected to contend for top times and titles. The entry list promises strong competition across events as sailors and soldiers test their indoor form.
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Boston
New England
South Armory
Coast Artillery Corps
Fordham College Meet Highlights A Star Packed Night
The big Fordham College meet in New York draws nearly every sports figure, outlining a packed slate of trials and finals. Events include Coast Artillery dash trials, open handicaps, wall scaling, running high jump, and a series of relays featuring Brookline Gymnasium A A, Boston College Juniors, and several area high schools and colleges.
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Fordham College
New York
Coast Artillery Corps
Brookline Gymnasium
A. A
Boston College
Arlington High School
Medford High School
Chelsea High School
Dedham High School
Malden High School
Dorchester High School
B— A. A. Jrs
Roxbury Latin Jre
Powder Point School
Boston Latin School
Mass. Aggies
Tufts
Harvard
English High School
Brown
Holy Cross
Mechanic Arts High School
High School of Commerce
Mass
Co. L. Ninth Regiment
Brookline
Newton Y. M. C
North Dorchester
Harvard A. A
Mechanic Arts
Boston College High School
Newton High School
Roxbury Latin
Noble & Greenough
Company Artillery Corps
B. A
Wesleyan
Worcester Polytechnic
John B Foster Keeps Busy With Contracts for Giants
John B Foster, former newspaper man and new Giants secretary, signs contracts with players Wiltse Burns Kirby and Schupp. He plans one contract per day to pace news release, following Colonel Hedges’s system.
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John B. Foster
The
Giants
Wiltse
Burns
Kirby
Schupp
Foster
Colonel Hedges
Moeller and Shanks Secure Nationals Jobs Spark Clyde Milan Question
The Chicago Post notes Dan Moeller and Howard Shanks are sure of their Nationals outfield roles next season while wondering why Clyde Milan, who stole 88 bases and set a league record last year, appears displaced and may lose his regular job.
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The
Chicago Post
Dan Moeller
Howard Shanks
Nationals
Clyde Milan
Tigers Grant Summers Umpire Berth Opportunity
So They Go reports manager Hughey Jennings of the Tigers has given Eddie Summers permission to grab an umpire berth for himself Summers is currently seeking such a berth and is busy pursuing the role with interest.
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Hughey Jennings
The
Tigers
Eddie Summers
Summers
Hap Hogan Seeks Vernon Spring Training Site
Vernon manager Hap Hogan worries about where to train this spring. He notes good weather in Boston or on the coast and questions why teams must travel far when home offers suitable conditions for practice.
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Hap Hogan
Vernon
Hap
United States
Bat Nelson Matched for Life
News item notes pugilist Battling Nelson wed Fay King a Denver newspaper cartoonist at his Hegewisch home Thursday afternoon. Manager John R Robinson served as master of ceremonies and gave the bride away. The piece quips about matchmaking and hints at public skepticism about the marriage while wishing the couple success.
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Battling Nelson
Fay King
Denver
Hegewisch
John R. Robinson
Boston
Boxing scene in Boston sees wan pro ranks amid roving tournaments
Amateur boxers show potential as Cambridge A A A plans monthly meets while clubs in Brockton Cambridge and Boston schedule events. Ah Chung and Patsy Greene lead a slate of notable amateurs. January 31 in Lowell features Bay Woods versus Young Jasper. February 11 in Cypress Hall hosts a Bradford Boat Club show.
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Ah Chung
Patsy Greene
Cambridge
Barney Snyder
Roxbury
Walter Ridge
Brockton
Oscar Lloyd
Beverly
Frank Hanlon
South Boston
Ralph Baxter
Charles Askins
Boston
Bill Cole
Cambridge A. A
St. Patrick’s T. A. S
Bradford Boat Club
Cypress Hall
Amateur boxers thrive as locals foster future talent
Local amateur clubs such as Bradford Boat Club Forest Hills and Cambridge A A rate boxing growth high. Harry Ah Chung the Salem china man is singled out as a standout in the 135 pound class after recent B A Ax Cambridge A A shows.
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B. A
Bradford Boat Club
Forest Hills A. A
Cambridge A. A
Harry Ah Chung
Cambridge
BC Suspends Track Work For Tonight Meet
Boston College ordered a suspension of track practice to have athletes fit for the South Armory competition. The college relay will feature Sullivan Halloran McGovern Bowen, while Mahoney misses the race due to a lingering ankle issue.
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Duffey
Boston College
South Armory
Charlie Mahoney
College
Worcester Tech
Wesleyan
Mahoney
Bowen
Sullivan
Halloran
McGovern
Newton High
Alfred Reilly
Robert Simmons
Thomas Flanagan
Thomas Burke
Brookline Gymnasium
Kenney
Emmett
Daley
Costello
Heath
Silva
McCarthy
Quigley
Walsh
Five with Highlanders in New York American for Bermuda practice
Five Connecticut league graduates will join the New York American for spring practice in Bermuda. Pitchers Paddy Green Freddie Gaiser and Ray Fisher appear on the staff with outfielders Bert Daniels and Jack Lelivelt returning to major league action after stints in Hartford and Waterbury.
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New York American
Bermuda
Paddy Green
Freddie Gaiser
Holyokers
Ray Fisher
Hartford
Bert Daniels
Waterbury
Jack Lelivelt
Hartford Gardens
Reds sign Lefty Packard for AA lineup with Tinker guidance
Manager Joe Tinker counts on Lefty Packard to be one of four regulars in the firing line for the Reds after securing him from Columbus in the American Association. Suggs Fromme and Benton expected as the other starters while Miner Brown serves as relief pitcher and instructor.
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Lefty Packard
Reds
Columbus
Joe Tinker
Cub
Packard
Suggs
Fromme
Benton
Miner Brown
White Sox Plans Spring Exhibition Schedule
Manager Jimmy Callahan announced the White Sox spring exhibition games on the coast before the AL season. The slate includes March 6 in Oakland. March 7-8 in San Francisco. March 9 in Oakland morning and San Francisco afternoon. March 13 in Oakland. March 14-15 in San Francisco. March 16 in Oakland morning and San Francisco afternoon.
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Jimmy Callahan
Sox
Oakland
San Francisco
Open lists for New England indoor track title meet
Aspirants are notified that entry lists are open for the New England indoor track and field championships to be held at Mechanics Building on Friday evening February 28. Events include sprints, hurdles, middle and long distance races, jumping and throwing contests. Entries close February 24 with Hugh C. McGrath of Boston.
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New England
Mechanics’ Building
Hugh C. McGrath
Tremont Street
Boston
Clark Admits Washingtons Will Strive for Pennant
Clark Griffith concedes a chance at the American league title but warns the Washingtons must fight harder to win the pennant.
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Chance
Clark Griffith
Washingtons
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