Sched wrangle in Pittsburg stalls baseball season talks
Johnson and Comiskey returned from the joint schedule meeting in Pittsburg as the two leagues push for 168 games while the NL balks at changes. Murphy of the Cubs opposes tampering with rules and backs 168 games despite Johnson’s stance. He condemns the “bonehead ball” practice and notes the public dislikes hidden balls.
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Chicago
B. B. Johnson
Charles A. Comiskey
White Sox
Pittsburg
Ebbetts
Brookyn
Johnson
New York
Murphy
Cubs
Stanley Robison
St.ouis Cardinals
ERNIE NELSON BREAKS RECORD AT IRVINGTON OVAL
FE. V. Nelson formerly of Volkmann now with the B A A. broke the 182 yard board track record at Irvington oval by running one lap in 16.5 seconds. His performance prompted an 11th hour B A A. lineup change for the Pastime A C. games in New York tonight with Nelson replacing Ranney on the relay team. Nelson, Prout, Gram and Merrihew will represent Boston for the intercity championship against New York and Brooklyn.
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FE. V. Nelson
Volkmann
Irvington Oval
Nelson
Boston
A. C
New York
Ranney
Brooklyn
Prout
Gram
Merrihew
Yale exits title race after opener in league standings
College hockey standings show Princeton leading after Yale suffered an opening loss. Key records include Penn, Dartmouth, and Yale with multiple teams at or below .000, reflecting a disrupted schedule and early-season struggles.
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Yale
Princeton
P.C
Waanvard
Ihekeeeentelad
Sgrumel Os
Alee Ciege
Seiten
Dartmouth
Lake Beats McGreevey in Three Strings Bowling Match
Fans watched Boston Doves manager Fred Lake defeat McGreevey in a three string match by ten pins. Lake won the first two games by one pin each, clinching the third with a tough spare. Al Bjorklund’s cheering distracted McGreevey, who blamed the noise for the loss. A return match may follow. Lake and friends will be treated to dinner next week.
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Fred Lake
Nuf Ced
McGreevey
Lake
Pittsburg
Boston
Doves
al Bjorklund
Bjorklund
Cicotte
Harvard
Detroit
Taylor
Donovan
Hot Springs
Intercity relay night in New York draws big local support
A large local delegation led by George Brown will travel to New York to watch the Hubites race. Other notable backers include E. E. Babb Colonel Billings C. H. Carter and Paul Keith. The column notes Jim Lathrop will coach Wisconsin track men and praises Princeton hockey as Nassau eyes another strong season.
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New York
George Brown
Rooters
Brown
E. E. Babb
Colonel Billings
C. H. Carter
Paul Keith
Jim Lathrop
Harvard and Worcester Academy
Wisconsin
Jim
Crimson
Lathrop
Questions Compiled on 19th Century Boxing and Track Debates
A reader asks whether Jeff fought in the last four decades. last bout in 1904. In Am ateur matches in South End, only members may witness B A A bouts. Somerville hosts a 20 mile run Feb 10 at Odd Fellows Hall with Dineen and Goff. William Papke listed as Illinois Thunderbolt. Delmont vs Mackey in Lawrence ended in a draw. Moran and Driscoll allegedly fought Attell in Boston. others deny. Washington Americans’ status and 1860 baseball crown noted. Boston College meet Feb 8. notes on gear, registration, and events. how to enter via J. Fracey and N Murphy. Pitch game puzzle resolved: trump bid wins.
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Somerville
Pat Dineen
John Goff
Odd Fellows’ Hall
William Papke
Illinois Thunderbolt
Delmont
Mackey
Lawrence
Washington
Duffey
Boston College
H. Josel
Josel
J. Frankacey
Prospect Street
Cambridgeport
N. Murphy
Jack
Williams College Track Plans Three Major Meets
Williams College announces a busy track schedule with meets against Wesleyan on April 30 and against Brown and Amherst on May 7. The team will also travel May 20 and 21 to the New England Intercollegiates and host the annual Williams inter scholastic meet on June 4.
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Williams College
Wesleyan
Brown
Amherst
New England
Williams
Sawyer Fit for Big Boy in Manchester Bout
Local boxing followers head to Manchester to see Tom Sawyer of Portland vs Terry Martin in a 15 round welterweight bout. The rivals are evenly matched and billed as one of the East’s best. Also set is Tommy Furey of Attleboro vs Kid Sheehan with previous victories shaping the betting.
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Manchester
Tom Sawyer
Portland
Terry Martin
Queen City
A. C
Martin
Sawyer
Tommy Furey
Attleboro
Kid Sheehan
Furey
Sheehan
The
Armory A. A
Pat Moore
Henry Miers
Moore
Bunker Hill
Johnny Mooney
Honey Mellody
Frank Perron
Pawtucket
R. I
Goodman
O'Keefe
Commerce Wins Both Over East Boston High in Basketball
Commerce triumphed 31 to 20 over East Boston High School with close first half. McGuire and Kennedy sparked play while Joe Norton left briefly due to injury. Commerce second team beat East Boston 18 to 8 as O'Brien led scorers. Attendance about 5,060.
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Commercial High
East Boston High School
Commerce
McGuire
Kennedy
Joe Norton
Caggianio
Norton
East Boston
O’brien
Chamberlainy
Fiels Cccescontis
McGuire Prunolrool He Ds 94. 6 Ad Wares R. B., Caggiano Morgan
Richards
Petterson Troodrcy
Excessive
Bird
Hanington
Caggiano
Petterson
Armstrong
Mulroy
Joseph Redding
O’neil
Timor
Latin Doubles Score of Mechanic Arts
Boston Latin School defeated the Mechanic Arts basketball team in a fast game yesterday at the drill hall 26 to 13. Smith was the only point winner for Mechanic Arts while Fish and Murray starred for the Latin five. Time 15 minutes per period. Referee O Reilly, umpire Heath, scorer Buck, timer Ormsby, attendance 100.
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Boston Latin School
Mechanic Arts
Drill Hall
Latin School
Smith
Fish
Murray
Mulpat
Devervvecs
T. B
Wing Mar
Fee
Ade Gee
Gunn Soucy
Bey Aik
Aieipies
Ote
Ossveds
Grover Gerunsky
Halligan
Coasts F
Dilligan
Gerunsky
O'Reilly
Heath
Buck
Ormsby
Atendance
Utah Fight Hangs On Governor Spry Backlog
Promoters Rickard and Gleason push a Jeffries Johnson showdown amid Utah law doubts. Governor Spry returns promising to study Utah law, while Salt Lake business interests back the Salt Lake bout and a potential venue shift if Utah blocks the fight.
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Rickard
Gleason
Jeffries-Johnson
Salt Lake
Governor Spry
Utah
Spry
Middle West
Jeff
Johnson
Tex
Sam Berger
Skowhegan
California
Worcester Autoists Tackle Hill June 4
The Worces ter Automobile Club schedules the fifth annual Dead Horse Hill climb for June 4 under AAA racing committee oversight. The course will be improved and prepared to attract a larger entry and deliver a superior climb compared with prior years.
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Dead Horse Hill
Worcester Automobile Club
American Automobile Association
Coffroth Sets San Francisco Featherweight Title Fight
J W Coffroth reports arrangements for Abe Attell of San Francisco to meet Jem Driscoll the English champion in San Francisco for the international featherweight championship. Coffroth, in England, will return soon and the match likely set for next month pending club permit.
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San Francisco
J. W. Coffroth
England
Abe Attell
Jem Driscoll
Coffroth
Harvard Baseball Opens Practice For Varsity And Freshmen
Harvard announces Monday start for baseball practice at Soldiers Field. Battery candidates report at 2 and other varsity hopefuls at 2 15 for mid year work under Pieper and Captain Lanigan. Several pros considered for coaching but no battery coach yet.
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Harvard
Soldiers Field
Battery
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Pieper
Lanigan
R. C. Babson
C. Bayer
R. C G. Brown
F. Cunningham
F. S. Ernst
D. S. Finkelstein
S. S. Hanks
R. Haydock
R. P. Jordan
T. M. Judson
A. J. Kelly
R. L. Lyon
W. F. Linehan
E. V. M. Long
R. G. McKay
H. E. Ohler
J. H. Pettus
H. E. Reeves
A. Sweetser
W. C. Woodward
W. Young
MIT Basketball Set for Week-Long East Trip
The MIT team begins a longer road swing next week with games February 1 against Alfred University in Alfred New York February 2 at Conesus College in Buffalo February 4 against Niagara University and February 5 versus Rochester University Captain T B Barker H Johnson W Hargraves H S Croker A T Bemis Cc S Ell and G S Darling will accompany the squad.
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Alfred University
Alfred
N. Y
Conesus College
Buffalo
Niagara University
Rochester University
T. B. Barker
H. Johnson
W. Hargraves
H. S. Croker
A. T. Bemis
Cc. S. Ell
G. S. Darling
Tech
Lewiston’s Kid Shea Wins Bout Over Scroggs on Foul
Lawrence report says Kid Shea of Lewiston Maine won the decision over Harry Scroggs of Baltimore on a foul in the 11th round. The foul was an accident, and Scroggs led until that point in the bout at Unity Cycle A.
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Lawrence
Kid Shea
Lewiston
Harry Scroggs
Lbaaltimore
Scroggs
I C S Hand Books Promote Efficiency For Tradesmen
The I C S hand books are time savers and salary raisers designed for the man on the job. Mechanics praise them as the best hand books published with a volume for each occupation. Electrical Workers covers 414 pages of electrical data formulas wiring and power plant guidance.
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Fitzy
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Sheppard McEntee
Powers
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Frank Kanaly
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L. P. Hollander & CO
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R. B
Kelly Meade
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Meade
Mulray
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Will Settie
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Porky Flynn
Ralph Calloway
Kid Victor
Young Thistle
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Happy Francis
Kid Wright
Max Landy
Young Martin
Columbia Boat Club
Flynn-Calloway
Flynn
Alec MacLean
Matty Baldwin
Owen Moran
Armory Club
Matty
Ray Bronson
New Orleans
MacLean
Jimmy Johnston
Salem
Troy
Knockout Brown
Miers
Henry
Johnny Daly
Leach Cross
Frankie Madden
Leach
Worcester
House of Kuppenheimer
Kuppenheimer Clothes
House OF
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Scollay Clothes Shop
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International Correspondence Schools
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