New York Champion Fights Foul Upset At Grand Opera House
Tom Cowler of England challenged Charley Weinert of Newark in a tense Main Event. Weinert won by decision on a foul in the second round after Cowler fouled repeatedly and was penalized with a rest period. the crowd praised Weinert's boxing skill despite the disqualification.
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Lee Magee Faces Sharp Pay Cut in 1918 Baseball Contract
Former Federal leaguer Lee Magee receives a drastically reduced offer for 1918 after a poor 87 game showing last season. Magee previously earned 25 000 over three years, with a 200 batting average in 87 games fueling the contract rethink.
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St. Louis Browns
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Captain Huston
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Dartmouth Winter Carnival Called Off
In Hanover New Hampshire the Dartmouth Outing Club canceled the eighth annual winter carnival planned for February 15 and 16 due to the serious fuel and food situation.
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Dartmouth
Hanover
Nhs
Dartmouth Outing Club
Boxing Gossip Roundup Signals Busy Joliet Hall Card Next Monday
Boxers Meyers and Downes draw rugged tests against Chakas and Woods in two 10 rounders at Joliet Hall Manchester New Hampshire next Monday. The program also features a 12 round bout Robson Mohr and a trio of other contests as promoters push a 32 round night.
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New York
Young Chakas
Manchester
Johnny Downes
Billy Woods
Joliet Hall
N. H
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Woods
Meyers
Downes
Tommy Robson
Malden
Walter Mohr
Brooklyn
Leonard
Yale Grants Sanc tion for Informal Hockey Team
New Haven Jan 29 Yale authorities approved a plan for an informal hockey team with a freshman squad also forming. Harvard and Yale informal teams will meet with the annual game slated for the Boston Arena late February. Rinks have been arranged as the New Haven Arena remains closed this winter.
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Yale
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Boston
Hockey Abandoned At Mitchell Military School
GIVES UP HOCKEY BILLORICA. January 29. Due to unsuitable ice, hockey at the Mitchell Military School has been given up for the winter.
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Mitchell Military School
Athletes praised by camp full Harvard Yale football squads cited
Walter Camp lauds 1916 Yale and Harvard players now in U S armed services. He lists former rivals by unit and notes football builds men for war. Camp argues college athletes are the fighting type and calls for broader physical development.
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Yale
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Ruth Buys Brackett Farm Near Willis Pond Camp
Sudbury report states Babe Ruth, Red Sox pitcher wintering at Willis Pond camp, has purchased the Brackett farm near his camp site.
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Harvard vs Newport Naval Reserves and Wanderers clash at Boston Arena
Two hockey games headline a Boston Arena doubleheader with Harvard facing Newport Naval Reserves and the Arena meeting Boston Wanderers. Harvard aims to rebound from earlier injuries while Wanderers seek revenge after a 1–0 loss to New York Wanderers in New York.
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Boston
Connie Mack’s retirement rumor stirs baseball towns
Harry Davis, captain and coach of the Philadelphia Americans, retires to devote himself to business as a scrap iron dealer. Davis, 45, began pro baseball in 1894 with Providence, joined the Athletics in 1914, and except 1912 has served Connie Mack's club continuously.
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Harry Davis
Philadelphia
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Providence
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Jole Trials Tomorrow Ahead of Hunter Mile Showdown
Jole impressed with a relaxed stride yesterday and is set for a trial tomorrow before resting until Saturday night. Jose remains a 2-1 Hunter Mile favorite, despite Mike De Vanney nearing the cup’s end. Charley Clapp of Hopkinton A A claims a relay quartet with Win Marlin BE L Hall and Harrigan aiming for the meet’s fastest time.
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Harvard Freshmen Beat Boston College in Board Track Relay
Harvard freshmen defeated Boston College on the Soldiers Field board track for the second time in a week. Dennis OConnell anchored the Crimson win as Barry trailed early then was passed. Dempsey led BC at the start with Hannon and Simmons supporting, while Ray of the Illinois A C trained for the Hunter mile and 1000 yard handicap at the BA A meet.
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Hannon
Simmons
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Barry
Jose Ray
Illinois A. C
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Training Camp Report Reveals Unclear Shapes and News
Incoherent notes describe a training camp with mentions of shapes and tests. The fragment hints at a report form and proof of arrangements but lacks clear events or names.
Uncertain Entries Hover Over Three Mile Race Plans
The record shows no official entry announcements for Hannes Kolehmainen or Villir Kyronen in the upcoming three mile race. The text also references New England skating championships and various sports notes without confirming any participant lists.
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Villir Kyronen
G D. SS. Loynn
New England
Babe Ruth
Boston
Bailey to Be With Braves
Huntington West Virginia fans rally behind Fred Bailey the Braves outfielder who says he is in 1-A for the next draft. The town reports high voluntary enlistment rates and Bailey notes his age places him beyond draft pressure while remaining a Braves prospect for next season.
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W. Va
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Braves
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St. Louis
B. M
Ed Koney
Jimmy Walsh Joins Navy After Draft Board Letter
Red Sox utility outfielder Jimmy Walsh signed with the navy after obtaining a draft board approval letter. He had been in line for the draft in Buffalo but secured his release to enlist and serve as a naval member.
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Red Sox
Uncle Sam
Navy
Walsh
Buffalo
Red Sox plan changes with Hoblitzell at first
It is generally conceded that Dick Hoblitzell will be player manager during Barry's absence and his staying on at first base will force Stuffy McInnis to move to second base.
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Red Sox
Barry
Stuffy McInnis
Frazee to address Red Sox rumors on staff changes
The Red Sox president will discuss multiple issues including a Chicago rumor of Charley Williams becoming business manager and traveling secretary. Fans doubt such a move, noting Graver and Consadine have handled duties well, and many expect no new hire from the West.
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Cubs
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Dan Consadine
Williams
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Hornsby Demands 10000 Per Season To Three-Year Deal
Roger Hornsby remains a strict holdout as he refuses to sign or promise until St Louis Cardinals president Branch Rickey yields to his terms. He seeks 10000 per season for three years, a demand tied to a dispute sparked by Cubs president Weeghman and Rickey’s counteroffer.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Weeghman
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Young Hornsby
John K. Tener
National League
War tax on baseball admissions debated by major leagues
As the National League prepares for its schedule meeting in New York, the war tax on ballpark admissions remains unresolved. Chairman Heydler says prices won’t rise except for the 10 percent government tax, while others insist the tax must be paid in nickels, with pennies in short supply.
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Internal Revenue Authorities
Washington
John EB. Heydler
National League
Chicago
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Braves
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Hapgood
War Tax Committee
Zbysko Defeats Olin in Long Madison Square Garden Bout
Waidek Zbyszko of Poland defeated John Olin of Finland in a catch as catch can wrestling match at Madison Square Garden. The bout lasted one hour, 15 minutes and 25 seconds and ended by toe hold.
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Waidek Zbyszko
Poland
John Olin
Finland
Madison Square Garden
Will Hold Horse Shows for Red Cross
The Association of American Horseshows at its annual meeting in New York decided to hold horse shows and fairs this year as in the past. It voted to devote net profits to the Red Cross and other patriotic organizations. The treasurer reported $85,132 was turned over to the Red Cross last year.
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Association of American Horseshows
Red Cross
Lynch Knocks Williams Out In Fourth Round
Joe Lynch of New York stopped Kid Williams the former bantamweight champion in the fourth round of a six round bout in Philadelphia.
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Joe Lynch
New York
Kid Williams
OKeefe Beats Blake For British Middleweight Title
Sergeant Pat O Keefe defeats Bandsman Blake in the National Sporting Club to win the middleweight championship of Great Britain. The upset ends in the second round with O Keefe securing the title.
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Great Britain
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Ireland
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Melrose to Play Exeter in Six Hockey Games
Six school hockey games are on the schedule this afternoon. Melrose High will make its annual trip to Exeter with prospects of seven returning as victors. The Melrose boys have usually put up strong games against the New Hampshire prep school, though Exonians have won the majority of contests.
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Boston Area High School Teams Hit Strong Opponents This Week
Newton High faces Noble and Greenough in Newton ville after a near perfect run, only Milton Academy beating them once. Boston Latin travels to Danvers to meet St. John’s Prep School while Stone School aims to rebound at Stoneham following a 3 0 win over Andover. Captain Corcoran and Landry lead Stone seven as Boston College High goes to Pomfret School and St James School fields a potent lineup. Brown and Nichols meets Middlesex at Concord as Middlesex rebuilds after graduation.
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Harvard Foilsmen Enter Meet for Individual Trophies
Harvard fencers will compete for individual honors at the Manrique trophies in Brooklyn on Saturday evening. The Crimson will be allowed to enter for individual trophies but team competition is forbidden due to Harvard's war stance. A representative squad from Cambridge is expected to travel, as several fine foilsmen have developed this season.
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Brooklyn
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Connie Mack Holds Third Ball Club Back from Shibe Park
By this time Connie Mack keeps the nucleus of his club together though the team will not play at Shibe Park. The manager preserves core players as plans for the season unfold.
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Shibeark
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