Vanderbilt Wins in Auto Races at Ormond
In Ormond Florida on January 29 the American Automobile Association races began with a one mile gentlemen drivers contest. W K Vanderbilt Jr won the final heat with Bowden second. Bowden also took early heats in other classes along with Proctor Smith and Laroche placing in various events. The mile motor cycle race was won by G H Curtis with Oscar Hedstrom and W W Austin following.
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Ormond, Fla
American Automobile Association
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
M. L. Bowden
W. K. Vanderbilt,Jr
A. D. Proctor Smith
Smith
Vanderbilt
Bowden
Stevens
Laroche
B. M. Shanley
William Wallace
W. G. Brokaw
G. H. Curtis
Oscar Hedstrom
W. W. Austin
Annual Indoor Games of English High School Held Today
This afternoon at 2 o clock the English High School Association stages its annual indoor games in the school gym. Nine events are listed including sprints distance runs jumps and a team race with 45 entries. Hugh McGrath is starter Tom Burke referee Captain Lauderman leads officials from the track team.
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English High School Association
Hugh McGrath
Tom Burke
Lauderman
Detroit Boxer Dies After Five Round Saloon Fight
Charles Andette, 31, died in Detroit after a five round bout with Thomas Johnson in a Franklin street saloon. Johnson was arrested. Ben O Grady, knocked out by Noah Brusse at the Detroit Athletic Club, was reported out of danger and Brusse was released by police.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles Andette
Thomas Johnson
Franklin Street
Johnson
Ben O'Grady
Buffalo
Detroit Athletic Club
Noah Brusse
Brusse
Roxbury Latin Wins Hockey Title Over Stone's School
Roxbury Latin defeats Stone's School 2 to 0 at Franklin Field to clinch the Academic league hockey championship. Waterman scored both goals for Latin. Waterman and team captain Richardson starred, with Hoey refereeing and Daly umpiring. Attendance 150 as Packard timed the 20 minute periods.
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Roxbury Latin
Stone’s School
Franklin Field
Waterman
Latin School
Roxbury
World of Sport notes from early 1900s athletic scene
Reports on Harry Bay leaving Uncle Josh Spruceley troupe due to Mrs Bay illness and broad notes on baseball, rowing, and other sports. Mentions St Louis producing many players, Cure's visit, Hendricks coaching Northwestern, Memorial Day regatta plans at Manhasset Bay, Cornell football receipts and deficits, Cornell rowers’ coaching dispute, All American baseball teams, Comiskey Patten deal, Freddy Parent’s Me hunting spree, French National tug of war team seeking matches, and a pending basketball game between Melrose High and the Haveran team.
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Harry Bay
Josh Spruceley
Sunny Jim Hackett
Charley McFarland
Kane
Detroit
Starnagle
Barry
George Slosson
Louis Cure
America
Cure
Slosson
Jack Hendricks
Chicago
Senators
Northwestern
Hendricks
Indianapolis
American Power Boat Association
Manhasset Bay
New York
Cornell
Courtney
Fred Tenney
Jimmy Collins
Casper Whitney
Hogan
Comiskey
Case Patten
Harry White
White
Washington
Capitol
Ban Johnson
Freddy Parent
Sanford
Parent
Brockton
Leominster
P. Beargeron
North Montello Street
Melrose High
Seabolm
Moreland
St. James
Collins Wants Tannehics
Boston baseball figure Jimmy Collins comments on a quiet month with trade talks and signing delays. He notes peace between leagues, salary concerns, and ongoing pursuit of a left handed pitcher, expressing interest in Tannehill or Hughes but unsure of outcomes. Collins plans to stay in town through Monday.
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Jimmy Collins
Boston Club
Killilea
Hughes
Boxing Promoters Plan National Association Meeting
Milwaukee promoter T S Andrews and New Orleans promoter Charles E Davies issued a call for a Detroit meeting on February 1 to form a national boxing association. Promoters and writers nationwide were invited and many responses have been received signaling a likely large attendance.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Boxing Association
T. S. Andrews
Charles E. Davies
New Orleans
Detroit
Mich
Cambridgeport and St Alphonsus Dual Meet Track Entries
Cambridgeport Gymnasium hosts a dual meet with Cambridgeport G A and St Alphonsus Association listing entrants across 20 yard dash 440 yard run 880 yard run mile run high jump 16 pound shot and relay and includes numerous athletes from both groups with full event rosters and participant names.
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Cambridgeport
ST. Alphonsus
Cambridgeport Gymnasium
St. Alphonsus Association
Prospect Street
Kelliher
Brown
Lennon
Ritchie
J. Coulihan
B. Sereibby
Dalton
F. M. Kelly
E. Connolley
Pambridgeport
G. A
Breen
D. J. Buckley
Alphonsus Association
F. Coleman
T. Kelly
Flynn
G.A
B. F. Sullivan
McDonald
Kelly
F. Haarer
Brawley
T. Flynn
Cody
O’leary
McGilvray
Bowles
Bowen
G. A.—Brown
E. Sullivan
Y. St. Alphonsus Association
McCormack
Delano, Coulahan
Boxing Gossip Shows Sullivan Arrival in Chelsea Tonight
A Chelsea boxing page notes John L. Sullivan appears in Fergusonville today with new monologue acts amid a churn of match talks. Charley O Rourke trains in Cambridge hoping to lure Sullivan foe, while plans for Portland bouts and a Fortmouth event on Feb 10 unfold.
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Chelsea A. C
Chelsea
Sullivan
Charley O’rourke
Cambridge
Jack Twist
Llivian O'Rourke
Portland
Fortmouth
N. H
Chicago
Steve Mahoney
Jimmy Briggs
Buddy Ryan
Mahoney
Ryan
Briggs
Windy City
Tommy Feltz
Brooklyn
Kid Curley
New York
Chester Goodwin
Feltz
Goodwin
Edward Wade
Castle Square
Jack O’brien
Tommy Ryan
O’brien
Bob Fitzsimmons
Robert Smith
Salem
Kid McCoy
Rush County
Ind
Young Corbett
Denver
Col
Redwood
N. Y
ND. F. C
Terry McGovern
Criterion Club
Brices
McGovern
Terry
Tre
Marquis of Queensberry
Eamons
London
Queensberry
John Pirenic
Tom Sharkey
Sunday Post
Lewis
Deste
Central A. C
Albert Delmont
Jimmy Walsh
Ralph Kelly
Andy Watson
Sam Langford
John L. Sullivan
Guy Ashley
Lenox Club
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Tech Coach Attacks Four Man Relay Standard
Instructor John F. Mahan of the Tech track team argues that four man relays do not represent true college athletics. He says doubling the team size would lengthen the race, boost interest, and remove the one star, pushing toward a purer, broader competition among colleges and schools.
South Boston High Beats Dorchester High in Close Duel
South Boston High defeated Dorchester High 15 to 13 in a tightly fought game at the former's gym, with Griffin Brady Torsneey and Captain Mullen starring for South Boston while Captain Ross Barnstead Brayley and Wolf led Dorchester. The South Boston second team also won 2 to 11.
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South
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F. M.kelly
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University of Maine
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