Charter decision on Baseball Players Fraternity unclear
Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor declined to affirm or deny that the AFL executive council refused a charter to the Baseball Players' Fraternity. He said no information had been released and no announcement is imminent. The council has met here and will travel to New York for another session.
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Letters at the Post for Johnny Morris and Leo Downey
Local column presents letters to and from Johnny Morris and Leo Downey. Community readers share views on ongoing issues and neighborhood topics.
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Johnny Morris
Leo Downey
Boxers Named for Madison Square Garden Bout Rumors
Morning papers announce Les Darcy will box Al McCoy for thirty thousand dollars in a ten round no decision match at Madison Square Garden New York. The card features Chick Lynch Marty McDonough Barney Snyder Pat Owens Jack Savage Pat McCarthy Billy Nixon Charley Sheppard with amateur and professional bouts across several venues in Cambridge Brockton and Holyoke.
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al McCoy
Madison Square Garden
New York
Lester
A. C
Green Street
Chick Lynch
Marty McDonough
Barney Snyder
Pat Owens
Barney
Snyder
Owens
Jack Savage
Pat McCarthy
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Savage
Brockton
Billy Nixon
Cambridge
Charley Sheppard
Nixon
Sheppard
Gardner Extends Comeback With Knockout of Rivet in Unity Club Fight
Jimmy Gardner of Lowell wins by knockout in the sixth round against George Rivet, the alleged Canadian welterweight champion, before about 2000 fans at the Unity Club. Rivet was knocked down in rounds one and two and barely saved from a count in round five. Johnny Hill wins earlier, while Kid Thomas defeats Shaver O’Brien in the semi final.
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Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Unity Club
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Kid Thomas
Lexington and Brighton skate to 1-1 hockey tie
In a tight contest at the Lexington rink, Lexington High School and Brighton High School finished 1-1 after 30 minutes of play. Goals were credited to Ready for Lexington and Fuller for Brighton with referee Tuller overseeing the match.
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Amateur Bouts Held at Medford A A
Twenty nine bouts took place at the Medford A A amateur boxing tournament at Pitman Hall Medford last night. William Corbett Somerville defeated Jocko Lynch Somerville in the 115 pound event. Joe Lord Boston won on default from Tommy Fall Lowell due to a broken hand. Harry Lorind Charlestown stopped Frank McCann Boston in the 115 pound class. Fred Russo Medford A A stopped Harry Laurie Malden in the 125 pound class.
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Pitman Hall
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William Corbett
Somerville
Jocko Lynch
Joe Lord
Boston
Tommy Fall
Lowell
Harry Lorind
Charlestown
Frank McCann
Fred Russo
Harry Laurie
Malden
Death Notice John H Leary
In Brighton January 25 died John H beloved husband of Susan Leary Funeral from 25 Winslow Street North Cambridge Saturday 8 15 am Requiem at St Peters Church 9 Late member Division 21 ADH Knights of St Brendan and the 1 NS
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Coast Artillery Meet At South Armory
Nearly 250 entries have been received for the Coast Artillery Corps games at the South Armory on Irvington Street tomorrow evening. At 7:30, one of the finest programmes arranged by the soldier committee will begin and athletic events will run throughout the evening after the starting gun.
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Irvington Street
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New England
Open Amateur Meet Highlights New England Stars in 75 Yard Handicap
Military events mix with amateur athletics as top New England athletes compete. Eddie Teschner and Andy Kelly lead the 75 yard handicap with 60 entrants and varied marks from scratch to nine yards. Notables include Doyle, Hayes, Reid, and Dumphy. Relays pair colleges and clubs in a broad program ahead of the Hunter Mile selection.
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Andy Kelly
Holy Cross
Tony Doyle
Hayes
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Tom Halpin
H. F. Mahoney
Steve Rose
Harris
Bowdoin
Reilly
Dumphy
W. J. Travis to lay out golf courses in East Potomac Park
Former national amateur champion W. J. Travis has been hired to design two golf courses for the new East Potomac Park public recreation area. One course will be nine holes, the other eighteen, located south of a large stadium planned for army and navy games, along the Potomac near the New London Memorial and the Army War College.
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W. J. Travis
East Potomac Park
Army
Speaker Delays Trip For Nose Treatment Says He Will Win
Tris Speaker sent a Boston telegram noting he cannot attend due to nose treatment but will stay with the team and expects to win. In New York players from major and minor leagues met and voted to back President David Fultz in calling a strike next month unless demands are met. Twenty five players attended with telegram support from Speaker and Demaree.
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Tris Speaker
Dave Fultz
David Fultz
Players’ Fraternity
Fultz
Cleveland
al Demaree
Chicago
Turner airs AFL ties over actors equity benefits
Paul H. Turner, attorney for Actors Equity Association, cites gains from AFL affiliation while noting it does not guarantee standardized pay, a stance he extends to baseball players. The meeting attendees include Ho ward Reusbach, William Fischer, J Carlisle Smith, Albert Daniels, Edward Burns, George Burns, George H Burns, Grover Hartley, John Entemann, John Henry, Alvin Carlstrom, William Doak, Lawrence Gardner, Richard Hoblitzer, Jack Dalton, Gus Getz, Arthur Wilson, and others from multiple leagues and cities.
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Actors’ Equity Association
American Federation of Labor
Howard Reusbach
Boston Nationals
William Fischer
Pittsburg Nationals
J. Carlisle Smith
Albert Daniels
Louisville American Association
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St. Louis Nationals
Otto Miller
Brooklyn
George Burns
George Chalmers
Kansas City American Association
Jack Dalton
Los Angeles
Arthur Wilson
Chicago Nationals
Gus Getz
Britton Edges O Dowd In Tight Welterweight Bout
Jack Britton defeated Mike O Dowd in a 10 round no decision contest in St Paul with Britton at 145 pounds and O Dowd at 161 pounds. A strong finish carried Britton to a narrow victory according to ringside experts.
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Jack Britton
Mike O’dowd
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O’dowd
Indoor stars dazzle at Millrose meets in Madison Square Garden
The Millrose games produced standout performances as Joey Ray clocked 6m 45s for the 11 2 mile and Bob Simpson ran 81 5 for 76 yards hurdles. Larry Bankart spurned major coaching offers over health fears, while Ted Meredith surged in a strong 600 yards. Coast Artillery Corps entries promise another high quality meet. Les Darcy's status updates end.
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Rodman Wanamaker
Bob Simpson
Durreys enter midwest ports match may not seal deal
Durreys sign near, but the real contest hinges on facing Al McCoy as the match question remains. Ivan Meyers, national AAU mile champion, enters the Hunter mile in New England for his first appearance there. Ted Meredith runs against Bingo Dismond in Chicago Friday night and is slated for the February 3 BA A games.
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al McCoy
Ivan Meyers
New England
Ted Meredith
Bingo Dismond
Chicago
Braves Player With Highest Batting Average
Blackburn led Braves with a .270 average across 47 games as Red Smith hit .257 in 150 games. Other NL leaders included Fan Williams with 12 homers for Chicago Cubs Cravath of Philadelphia and Robertson of New York with 11 each and Kauff of the Giants with nine.
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Braves
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Williams
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Phils
Robertson
New York
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Giants
Cutler and Haughton Win National Doubles
In New York the opening round of the national doubles racquet championship at the Racquet and Tennis Club eliminates all New York players. Notable results include J W Cutler and Percy D Haughton of Boston defeating Grenville Clark and E T Frelinghuysen of New York in a five set match. J W Wear and George Harding of Philadelphia defeat H Clark and Joshua Crane of Boston. Pell and Mortimer of Tuxedo defeat L du Pont Irving and M D Whitman of New York. Stillwell and Thorne of Cage beat Waterbury and Waterbury of New York by default.
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Lexington High School to face Belmont High in yearly game
The Lexington High School ice hockey seven will play its annual game this afternoon against Belmont High School.
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