Wall-to-wall debate on amateur sport rules and boxing praise
The column reflects on Walter Camp's all-star era comparisons, Ted Coy and Ham Fish, and the issue of amateur expenses. It cites Everett Brown backing a U S trip to Germany, contrasts U S and English amateur rules, and critiques the A A U for vague legitimate expenses. It also covers Duffey's sports q&a and local boxing notes on Matty Baldwin and Selton split.
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Walter Camp
Camp
Ted Coy
Ham Fish
Yale
Harvard
Coy
Fish
Germany
Everett Brown
America
England
Andrews Sporting Guide Inquiry and Boxing Facts
A compilation of queries and notes about sporting records and fighters. Questions include the shot put world record Ralph Rose at 51 feet, Delmont and Mackey meetings with outcomes, Hyland real name William Uren, Jeffries holding heavyweight title before Fitzsimmons, and a poker rule dispute about openers and hand visibility with B winning the pot.
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Andrews
T. S. Andrews
Milwaukee
Ralph Rose
al Delmont
Biz
Moran
Driscoll
London
Cambridge
Roy Mercier
Dick Hyland
Biz Mackey
Jeffries
William Uren
Hyland
Delmont
Mackey
Delmon
Jeff
Fitzsimmons
Charlestown
John L
Track action at Boston Latin English High continues
Boston Latin and English High School track groups trained yesterday in the high school gym as Coach O Reilly prepares the squad for an upcoming campaign. Ex Captain O Day will miss the season with English High while South Boston High extends its basketball win streak in a decisive victory.
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Boston
O’reilly
John O'Day
South Boston High
O’day
South Boston
English High
Boston College High
Boston College Gymnasium
Moakley Praises Exeter Freshman Jones As Rising Distance Star
Cornell athletic trainer Jack Moakley touts J P Jones of Exeter Academy as the greatest distance runner of the age. Jones joined Cornell after graduation and, though ineligible for freshman limits, is being groomed as a future intercollegiate point scorer. He previously won the Exeter Andover mile in 4 30 4 and the indoor 100 yards in 2 28 5, with Harvard interscholastic rival Lawless later setting a Harvard mark.
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J. P. Jones
Exeter Academy
Jack Moakley
Cornell
James
Moakley
Pete
Jones
Ithaca
Exeter
Exeter-Andover
Mechanics’ Building
Harvard
H. P. Lawless
Brown & Nichols
Whitney
Brookline High
Lawless
Wesleyan Announces Three Dual Meets This Season
Wesleyan will host three dual track meets this season against Williams on April 30, Tech on May 7, and Trinity on May 14. The Cardinals also plan to send a team to the New England intercollegiates.
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Wesleyan
Williams
Tech
Trinity
Anson Story Big Joke Says Dovey
The report that Adrian Cc. Anson planned to buy the Boston club was dismissed as a joke by Dovey who notes no signed contract exists. Anson courted influence at the league meeting but remains not a purchaser as President Lord returns from Portland with his daughter and optimism for the Red Sox.
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Adrian Cc. Anson
Doves
Anson
Dovey
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Waldorf
New York
Charlie Murphy
Cubs
Tom Lynch
Murphy
Harry Lord
Boston American League
Harry
Portland
Medford
Lord
Red Sox
New York Americans
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Stallings
Lynchburg
Hot Springs
Patsey
Highlanders
Athletics
White Sox
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Washingtons
Cleveland
Boston Nationals
American Association
Lake
Davey
Pittsburg
Eddie Collins Engaged to Wed
Eddie Collins star second baseman of the Athletics is reported engaged to Miss Mabel Harriet Doane of Oakview Pennsylvania. Doane, a Friends Select School graduate, was a steady game attendee at Shibe Park and a noted baseball rooter. If the wedding occurs before the season, Manager Mack would have two bridegrooms on staff with Baker having wed in San Francisco recently.
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Larry Sweeney
East Newton Street Armory
Arthur Duffey
Mechanics Hall
Johnnie Robertson
Robertson
Eddie Ryder
Walter Wright
Walter
Retty
Brookline
South Boston
Matty Baldwin
Matty
Arthur
Collins
Hearlestown
Ra Bronson
Atty
Eddie Collins
Athletics
Cupid
Mabel Harriet Doane
Oakview
Penn
Miss Doane
Friends’ Select School
Shibe Park
Eddie
Tarrytown
N. Y
Mack
Baker
San Francisco
Yale Substitute Guard Walter W. Brown Named Rutgers Coach
Walter W. Brown a Yale substitute guard and tackle for two years has been appointed head coach at Rutgers College for next season. He hails from Erwin Tennessee and was nicknamed Buster Brown at Yale.
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New Haven
Walter W. Brown
Yale
Rutgers College
Erwin
Tenn
Buster” Brown
Penn Star Entered for B A A Mile Run
Wilton Paull of the University of Pennsylvania track team will run scratch in the B A A mile at Mechanics Building on Feb 12. Notable rivals include Joe Ballard, Oscar Hedlund, and Marceau as Mike Murphy prepares a strong Penn squad for Boston.
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Boston
Wilton Paull
University of Pennsylvania
Boston Athletic Association
Mechanics’ Building
Paull
Joe Ballard
Providence
Seattle
Oscar Hedlund
Brookline Gym
A. A
New England
Marceau
South Boston A. C
Mike Murphy
Buffalo
Torchy and Mildred At Corrugated Trust Offices
A narrator recalls Mildred’s daily visits to the Corrugated Trust offices and her flashy wardrobe. He recalls her typist stunt for pay and the boss’s blunt reaction when he discovers her spelling error and questions her education.
Mildred Spelled Her Name and Lost a Job
Torchy narrates Mildred’s stubborn spelling habit leads to her being fired as a typist. Mr. Robert and Benny complicate matters while Torchy uncovers a mystery about a charming woman in the car, hinting Mildred’s involvement. The scene shifts from a shop to a car with Mildred exiting fearlessly.
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Mildred
Robert
Mr. Robert
Piddie
Benny
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