Strength Test For Harvard Strength Test At Harvard
Dr Dudley A Sargent head of the Frem enway Gymnasium at Harvard announces a new strength test focused on speed and endurance. It uses six exercises to be completed in 30 minutes and requires no costly apparatus. The test measures total body output to prevent specialists from dominating results and ties eligibility to a minimum total. Harvard athletes must reach specified foot pound totals to compete, with 980 900 foot pounds for football and weight throwers, 70 000 for several teams, 60 000 for others, and 50 000 for scholars.
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Dudley A. Sargent
Fremenway Gymnasium
Harvard
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Sargent
M Harvard
Baltimore to get baseball park sale ratified
Judge Harlan ratified Edward Hanlon’s purchase of the American League baseball park for 2000 dollars. Hanlon said the ratification means Baltimore will have a baseball team next year but declined to specify whether the National, American, or Eastern league would be represented.
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Baltimore
Harlan
Edward Hanlon
Today
Hanlon
St Alphonsus Athletic Association Holds Annual Closed Meet
About 700 attended the St Alphonsus club event with several events led by Frank Kelly in the 80 yard dash and John Conroy in the 30 yard hurdles. Patrick Bowen won the potato race, W L Doonan took the high jump, D O’Brien won the broad jump, H A Brawley led the mile, and Captain Jacobs’s teams won the bowling relay and tug of war.
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St. Alphonsus Athletic Association
Frank Kelly
Cc. J. Jacobs
John Conroy
Patrick Bowen
W. D. Cashin
W. L. Doonan
John Conway
D. O’brien
Sporting Notes on Baseball and Hockey Winter Struggles
The piece surveys baseball winter dealings including Billy Lush awaiting support, bids from both major leagues for Bob Wood, and talks of attendance and galary increases. It notes John T Brush’s influence, McAleer’s player outreach, and Killilea and Duffy ties, with other items on Armour Barrow Hoy and Pirates.
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Billy Lush
Billy
Lush
Galary
Manhattan
John T. Brush
Jack O’brien
Milwaukee
Killden
Hugh Duffy
Jimmy Collins
Duke Farrell
Marlboro
Duke
Cy Young
Bob Wood
Boston
Stahl
Fultz
Mertes
McAleer
Henry J. Killilea
Clark Griffith
New York
Giants
Madison Square Garden
George Winters
Billy Armour
The
Blues
Ed Barrow
Detroit
Armour
Paterson
Barrow
Dummy Hoy
Los Angeles
New Athletic Club Takes Over Grand Theatre Building
Boston moves to establish a health and physical culture club modeled after Manhattan and Olympic clubs. George Nichol leads the formation, leasing the Grand Theatre at Dover and Washington for remodelling into a top athletic club with boxing, wrestling, fencing and youth classes. Membership limited to 1000, strict, with careful admission by the executive committee. A kickoff event is planned for February 9 featuring Larry Temple versus Young Peter Jackson, plus preliminaries and a vaudeville program.
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Boston
Manhattan Athletic Club
New York
Olympic Club
San Francisco
George Nichol
Vinal
Dover Street
Larry Temple
Peter Jackson
Baltimore
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Idolite Sells for 11100 at Fasig Tipton Sale
New York January 29 Idolite the noted son of Mendocino was sold to J J Scannell for 11100. Mr Hausman bid 10600 and Andy Walsh 11000. Arator by Dictator Ethelwyn bought by J J McCoy of Kirkwood Del for 1775. Thomas W Lawson bought Bertha Red a trotter mare 10 by Red Wilkes Bertha F for 1550 and Sister Euphrasia a trotter mare 8 by Clay King Armilda for 525.
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New York
Fasig- Tipton
Idolite
Mendocino
J. J. Scannell
Mr. Hausman
Andy Walsh
Arator
Ethelwyn
J. J. McCoy
Kirkwood
Del
Thomas W. Lawson
Bertha Red
Trotter
B. m
Red Wilkes-Bertha F
Euphrasia
Clay King-Armilda
Boxing Gossip from Boston Club Meets and Matches
The Criterion Athletic Club schedules a Tuesday meeting with bouts including Hugh Glancy vs Jimmy Hanlon at 115 pounds and Cal Hawkins versus Danny Duane. A move to the first floor sparring auditorium, new member enrollments, and notices for Billy Ryan, Young Nadeau, and other boxing figures fill the report alongside upcoming events at the Atlantic Yacht Club and Freeman's Hall.
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Criterion Athletic Clubs
Acard
Hugh Glancy
Jimmy Hanlon
Noah Perry
Young Kelly
George Murray
Allie Alberts
Cal Hawkins
Danny Duane
Duane
Billy Gardner
Hawkins
Joe Gans
Kid MacPartland
Jack Carrig
Patsey Sweeneey
Jim Popp
Otto Zileloff
Criterion Club
Lewis
Henry Lewis
Washington Street
Billy Ryan
Young Nadeau
Atlantic Yacht Club
Ben de Bar
Jack Collins
Pocahontas
Young Sidney
Suncan C
Ross
Jack Holland
Freeman’s Hall
Portsmouth
N. H
Jack Flavin
Jack Haley
Jack Leonard
Tommy Lownes
Kid McCoy
Joe Choynski
Philadelphia
Willy Fitzgerald
Washington Sporting Club
Fitzgerald
National Sportin Club
London
Spike Sullivan
Jabez. White
Fitzsimmons
Ryan
Happy Hooligan
Ted Sinkers
Jack O'Brien
George Gardner
Lar Temple
Joe Walcott
Boston Athletic Association
Herbert H. Holton
Exeter Street
Johnny Sheehan
South Boston
Sheehan
Grif Jones
Hughey McGovern
Bostonians
Boston
George Nichol
Nichol
al Weinig
Jack O’brien
Fort Erie
Weinig
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Spike Sullivan In Good Shape Ahead Of London Fight
Spike Sullivan the American lightweight reports he is in the best condition since going to London and prepares to meet Jem Malone on February 2 at the National Sporting Club. If successful, he will sail for home.
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New York
Spike Sullivan
London
Jem Malone
National Sporting Club of London
Dave
Sullivan
Crescenta of Everett Faces Y M C A Chelsea in Everett
The Crescenta of Everett played the Y M C A of Chelsea in Everett basketball. The Everett team won by a score.
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Crescenta
Everett
Chelsea
Chicago Set to Host Sharkey Munroe Bout Under Liberal Bill
In Chicago potential Sharkey versus Munroe bout likely, with clubs backing a six to ten round limit. Aiming to amend current law to allow boxing, with sponsor Representative Cummings and a 100000 name petition to Governor Yates by Sam Summerfield and Charley Essig. The plan bars fakir fighters and seeks non interference by authorities.
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Chicago
Tom Sharkey
Jack Munroe
Butte
Cummings
Sam Summerfield
Charley Essig
Chicago Liberal League
Yates
Minister favors football in education debate
Philadelphia January 29 Rev Simon John McPherson headmaster of Lawrenceville School declared he would rather see a student killed in football than all boys rot in college He urged education to develop the whole man physical spiritual and intellectual and defended football despite injuries.
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Philadelphia
Simon John McPherson
Lawrenceville
N. J
Presbyterian Social Union
Dr. McPherson
Eastern League session ends without settlement in New York
After a nine hour meeting the Eastern league adjourned without resolving the circuit question. Hanlon and Goldman, leaders of rival Baltimore factions, are invited to testify for an amicable settlement. Montreal's wish to stay complicates matters while a 126 game schedule was set for April 30 to September 6.
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New York
Eastern League
League
Hanlon
Goldman
Baltimore
Montreal
Powers
McGovern to Fight Jordan in England This May
Sam Harris, manager for Terry McGovern, reports a cable from A M Bettinson of the National Sporting Club of London offering 750 for McGovern to travel to England and meet Ben Jordan. Harris expects the club to raise to 1000 to seal the bout and plans to take McGovern in the first week of May with a $5000 bet on victory.
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New York
Sam Harris
Terry McGovern
A. M. Bettingon
National Sporting Club of London
McGovern
England
Ben Jordan
Harris
Terry
Jordan
Bettinson
Going For A Decision At Essex Club Boxing Card
Kid Goodman and Tommy Feltz are matched to box for a decision at the Essex Athletic Club next Monday night. They meet at catchweights with Dan Donnelly refereeing. The Sweeney McFadden bout is postponed due to hands giving out, Feltz and Goodman stepping in as substitutes.
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Kid Goodman
Tommy Feltz
Essex Athletic Club
Dan Donnelly
Sweeney- McFadden
Feltz
Goodman
Battery Team Sweeps Two Wins at 999th Alleys
In a Gilt Edge league match at the 999th alleys Commercial lost two games but kept first place by Charles Town. Both teams exceeded 2600 as Thatcher posted 606 to take honors while Kingman Crocker and Perkins sparked late breaks in the final frame.
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Commercial
Charlestown
Kingman
Crocker
Perkins
Thatcher
Ashworth
Beacons Chambers Alleys Hosts Dual Bowling Matches
Two matches were rolled last evening at Beacon Chambers alleys with notable scores reported. Teams competed, but full score details are not provided in the readable text.
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Beacon Chambers
Hubbard
Smith-Anthony
Carruth
Smith-Ant’ Y
Thos. Hoey
Wilson
Milward
Milbin
Stewart
Slattery
Annis Millshoney
Kholer
Chadbourne
Boylston Tops Webster and Independent at Flyde Park
Boylston won the event over Webster and Independent at Flyde Park last evening, posting the high total of 1371. The result highlights Boylston’s performance as the leading scorer among the three competitors.
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Boylston
Webster
Independent
Flyde Park
Charlestown takes two of three at Calumet on opening Mystic Valley night
In Winchester on January 29 Charlestown defeated Calumet two games to one in a Mystic Valley league match. Richardson led Calumet with 550 in three strings while Thomas topped Charlestown with 220 in a single string.
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Winchester
Calumet Alleys
Charlestown
Richardson
Calumet
Thomas
Riverdale sweeps Newton Boat Club in league bowling
Riverdale won all three games on its home alleys against the Newton Boat Club in a Newton league series last night. Bates led Riverdale with 215 for a single game while teammate Les posted the best three-string total at 565.
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Riverdale
Newton Boat Club
Bates
Les
Providence 8, Lawrence 4 hockey clash at Lawrence
Lawrence started strong with a 4 2 lead but collapsed in the final period as Providence scored six goals. Warner debuted for Lawrence and impressed in his first appearance.
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Lawrence
Provi
Warner
Local Bowling Roll-Off At Hub Alleys Awards Prizes
McHarrie 811 won first at the weekly Hub alleys roll-off with Harriman 806 taking second, Burdett 204 earning third, and Farmer 279 placing fourth in a compact standings event.
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McHarrie
Harriman
Burdett
Farmer
Diamond State Bought as Tender for Yacht Races
The steamer Diamond State, arriving from Philadelphia, has been purchased by August Belmont to serve as a tender in the forthcoming international yacht races in New York.
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New York
Philadelphia
August Belmont
Tribute Banquet Honors Hon. John H. Lee in Brighton
About 35 friends gathered at the Warren building in Brighton for a glowing tribute to Hon. John H. Lee. A complimentary banquet was held and two bound books presented, Scott’s Waverly novels and Kipling’s complete works, with toasts led by M J Coyle and remarks by Thomas J. Young.
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John H. Lee
Warren
Brighton
Tee
Scott
Thomas J. Young
Lee
Mr. Lee
Boston
Francis M. McCarthy
William J. Driscoll
George F. Mitchell
America
John J. Harmon
Thomas J. Crosbie
St. Columbkille Church
M. J. Coyle
East Boston Girls Win At Basketball In Paris Street Gym
East Boston High School Clover Club girls beat Revere High School 12 to 4 at the Paris Street gym. Notable performance by Miss Foley of East Boston with four floor goals and two fouls, while Revere’s Henry, Murray, and Burnham contributed. Referees Guech and Brown officiated. two 15 minute halves.
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East Boston
Revere High School
Paris Street
Miss Foley
Leahy
Plonkett
Hon
Sadler
Gustowski
Wells
Novan
Foley
Revere High
Hill
McCormick
Bannon Sets New Polo Record in Worcester Victory
Worcester defeated Lowell 14 to 3 as local players shone and goalie Bannon of Worcester made 92 saves, breaking the American league record in a dominant performance.
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Bannon
Lowell
Worcester
Tend Bannon
Etheridge Beats Ammidon In Hub Billiard Class B Match
Etheridge defeated Ammidon in a Class B amateur tournament at the Hub Billiard Palace last night. The Ridge and Ammidon clash concluded with Etheridge securing the win.
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Ridge
Ammidon
Hub Billiard Palace
Etheridge
Boston Politicians Duped by Bogus Gems Scheme
A Boston Post report details a liquor-fraud plot where Bartender and Fly Guy exploited Roxbury officials and aldermen to collect funds for fake charities. The scheme used bogus gems bought at 38 cents and sold for two dollars, with victims including Hotel Plaza and Revere House staff. Police may step in as more hotels are targeted.
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Fly Guy
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Hquor
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O’brien
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Friend Street
North End
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Mr. Quinlan
My Guy
New York
Mr. Bartender
William Shiels
Revere House
Shiels
Plaza Hotel
Boyle Bros Employees Dance A Social Hall Gathering
The first annual party for Boyle Bros employees was held at Berkeley Hall last night. About 200 attendees enjoyed a unique decor with palm and fern displays, an orchestra, and a well-organized floor under Lloyd Young. Various committees and matrons led staffing, while numerous guests including Miss Alberta Murphy and Miss Edna Murphy participated in this social success.
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Boyle Bros
Berkeley Hall
Lloyd Young
R. Vinton Bruce
Edward C. Monahan
EB. Weston Smith
Daniel J. Larkin
Havender and
Murray
Thomas F. Boyle
Lawrence T. Plunket
William J. Marler
Brookline High Girls Defeat Cambridge Latin at Brookline Gym
The Brookline High School girls beat Cambridge Latin School 19 to 9 yesterday afternoon. Miss Tuckerman led with three goals, Miss Morse scored five, and Miss Piper added three as Brookline dominated the rough lane. Referee Miss Howard, timekeeper Misses Parton and Parker, two 15 minute halves.
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Cambridge Latin School
Brookline
Brooklne
Miss Tuckerman
Miss Raymond
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Cambridge L
Tuckerman
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Barenes
Morse
Chick
Beard
Bennett
Rae
Mason
Gilmore
G. Jolly
FL. Jolly
Ce-Seccenes
E. Piper
Dougherty
Hurley
Miss Morse
Miss Piper
Miss Howard
Spire
Miss Beard
Parton
Parker
New Cutters Mobbed in Lynn Street Feud
In Lynn on January 29 a clash erupted between six Chicago cutters allied with two locals and Knights of Labor sympathizers. The attack left a cutter badly wounded, and the assailants dispersed to Lasters Union Hall as police intervened and several ringleaders were arrested.
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Lynn
Knights of Labor
Market Street
Lasters
Andrews Street
Chicago
Robert Jack
Michael C. McNally
Union Hall
Jack
Emanuel
McNally
Anderson
Governor Bates Attends Williams School Reunion in Chelsea
The second annual Williams Schoolboys Association reunion in Chelsea was headlined by Governor John L. Bates, a graduate and guest. An opening reception preceded a business meeting electing officers led by President Colonel George W. Moses. Frank B. Fay, Civil War era Chelsea mayor, spoke at the banquet along with Bates.
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Williams Schoolboys’ Association of
Chelsea
American House
John L. Bates
Association
George W. Moses
John N. Bates
Albert E. McBride
W. Frederick Kimball
Parker J. Richardson
Walter Whittlesey
Charles H. Gran Alden F. Alley
John C. Peebles
Charles H Rowe
Francis F. Snow
Daniel H. Sullivan
Governor Bates
Williams School
Frank B. Fay
Sailor George McDonald Stabbed Aboard Annie Ainslee
George McDonald the mate on the schooner Annie Ainslee was stabbed during a quarrel with sailor Robert Neal at the Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union quarters on South Main Street Providence. Neal used a pocket knife four inch back wound caused heavy bleeding. Surgeons at the Marine Hospital said McDonald had an even chance of recovery.
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Providence
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George McDonald
Annie Ainslee
Robert Neal
Atlantic Coast Seamen’s Union
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Neal
Marine Hospital
McDonald
Nine Hour Running Race Opens Salem Meet Tonight
A nine hour running race began at the North Street Rink with nine participants. The track covers 24 laps per mile as runners compete over three hours each night for three nights. After three hours Miles led with the top laps and times listed for each contestant including Dineen Tracy Fee and others.
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North Street
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Eeccees
Cambridge Democratic City Committee Elects Officers
The Cambridge Democratic city committee met last night and elected J. Frank Facey as president John Buckley as vice president J. J. Sullivan as treasurer and BE E. James as secretary.
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Democratic City Committee
Cambridge
J. Frank Facey
John Buckley
J. J. Sullivan
BE. E. James
Pennsylvnia Yale Relay Race Set for Feb. 14
Captain W. W. Whittemore of the University of Pennsylvania announces a relay race against Yale to be held at the New York Athletic Club on February 14.
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W. W. Whittemore
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
New York Athletic Club
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