Farley Seen as Likely Harvard Athletic Leader
J Wells Farley known as Mike in football days is favored to succeed William F Garcelon as Harvard Athletic Association graduate treasurer. He already chairs the football advisory committee and is close to Crimson affairs, raising expectations of a higher committee honor.
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J. Wells Farley
Mike
William F. Garcelon
Harvard Athletic Association
Crimson
Farley
Harvard
Committee On Sports
Farley Mentioned as Possible Harvard Coach Treasurer
The article reports Paul Withington’s interim status and introduces Mike Farley as a potential graduate treasurer candidate. Farley, Harvard alumnus, publisher and lawyer, coached Harvard in 1902 and had aided Crimson teams afterward, with a noted Yale victory over Harvard in 1902 not blamed on him.
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Mike”’ Farley
Cambridge
Dan” Cochrane
Dibbe
Cochrane
Yale
Farley
Harvard
Blue Warriors
Crimson
Faneuil Ward seeks basketball game on Feb 1
Ward club of Faneuil wants a 125 to 130 pound basketball game for Saturday night February 1. Address F A Nute manager 19 Hobson street Brighton. Phone Brighton 1803 M.
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Faneuil
F. A. Nute
Hobson Street
Brighton
Harvard A A C K schedules minor sports for season
The Harvard Athletic Association approves schedules for the second varsity baseball team with twelve games against pro semi pro prep and college teams. The season ends May 30 at Yale in New Haven. Gymnastic dates fill the Cambridge Y M C A and Boston club venues. Wrestling pairs Harvard with Yale Brown and Technology. Two swimming dates are set Yale February 8 in New Haven and Amherst February 21 in Cambridge.
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Harvard Athletic Association
Harvard
Yale
New Haven
Cambridge Y. M. C
Boston
Brown and Technology
Amherst
Cambridge
18 Captains Going to Yale from Preparatory Schools
Yale leads with 18 captains among 14 prep schools showing where they will attend college next fall. Harvard follows with seven, Princeton with four, Dartmouth with one each for track and football.
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New Haven
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Dartmouth
Williams
Lehigh
Cora
Navy
Webster Native Joseph J. Gilles Dies in Gary Indiana
Joseph J. Gilles, 33, former Harvard basketball captain and Webster native, died in Gary Indiana. A Harvard College 1903 and Harvard Law School 1906 graduate, he organized Harvard's first basketball team and led the squad. He practiced law in Indiana after moving from Pittsburgh in 1907 and was an Elks member. survived by brothers Nicholas of Webster and John of Pittsburgh.
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Jan
Gary
Ind
Joseph J. Gilles
Harvard
Webster High School
Gilles
Harvard College
Harvard Law School
Pittsburg
Indiana
The
Elks
Nicholas Gilles
John Gilles
Fordham Runners Set for Boston Meet Relay Showdown
Fordham University prepares for a Boston Athletic Association event on February 8 featuring a relay with Fordham’s top team. Captain William K. Elliffe leads the squad, with Jack Sullivan the 220-yard junior champion and Joe McLoughlin the New England collegiate 440-yard champion. Frank Sullivan and Louis Hellman also star as a leading Fordham lineup.
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Fordham University
Fordham
United States
William K. Elliffe
Jack Sullivan
Joe McLoughlin
New England
Frank Sullivan
Louis Hellman
Tenenwurzel Defeats Zapoleon in National Masters Chess
Tenenwurzel, former Rice Chess Club champion, beat L. B. Zapoleon in an adjourned seventh round game at the American National Chess Masters tournament. The win lifts him to five wins and three losses, tying for fourth with Janowski and Stapfer. next round features Zapoleon against Capablanca and Stapfer against Morrigan.
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Zapoleon
New York
Rice Chess Club
L. B. Zapoleon
Washington
Janowski
Stapfer
Zapoleon- Capablanca
Liebenstein-Rubinstein
Stapfer-Tenenwurzel
Jaffe Morrigan
Chajes-Janowski
Marshall- Whitaker
Kline Kupchik
New England Boat Show in Boston Promises World Class Displays
The New England Engine and Boat Association hosts its annual motor boat and engine show at Mechanics Building in Boston starting tomorrow evening. Captain Thomas Fleming Day will present four illustrated lectures on his Atlantic crossing, free with admission, while the Baby Reliance II hydroplane will headline the displays alongside a wide range of boats from small dories to semi cruisers. Edna Frances Simmons' Orchestra provides daily concerts as the event runs 7 to 10:30 p m next week.
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New England Engine and Boat Association
Boston
Chester I. Campbell
Thomas Fleming Day
Rudder
Captain Day
Detroit
Mich
Russia
Campbell
Edna Frances Simmons
South Boston Seniors Win Class Games at High School Drill Hall
The South Boston High School senior class dominated a student athletics meet with about 60 participants. William Skahan scored 13 points, aided by William Kane, to propel the seniors to victory over juniors and sophomores as preparations begin for the dual meet with Dorchester High next Tuesday.
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William Skahan
South Boston High
William Kane
Skahan
Drury
Sopohmore
Joe Hanlon
John Farrell
E. L. Farrell
Merrill
Redding
Dorchester High
Cushing Academy Announces 1916 Baseball Schedule
Cushing Academy, via baseball manager Clifton B. Webster, releases a season schedule from April 23 to June 17. Opponents include Athol High, New Hampshire College, Lowell Textile, Andover, Boston College, Exeter, Manhattan College, Allen School, Tufts 24, Worcester Academy, Dartmouth 1916, Springfield Training School, Tilton Seminary, Hawaii University, with games at Ashburnham, Exeter, Andover, Hanover, and Worcester.
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Cushing Academy
Ashburnham
Clifton B. Webster
Athol High
Hawaii University
Academy
Athol High School
New Hampshire College
Lowell Textile School
Andover
Boston College
Exeter
Manhattan College
Allen School
Tufts
Worcester Academy
Dartmouth
Hanover
Springfield Training School
Worcester
Tilton Seminary
Hawaii University Ashburnham
New World Record in Skating at Saranac Lake
Edmund Horton of Saranac Lake set a new world record in the 220 yard hurdles at the international amateur championships in Saranac Lake. Robert McLean of Chicago won the mile and two mile races, with other results including Wheeler and Gunderson in the quarter and two mile events.
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N. Y
Edmund Horton
Robert McLean
Chicago
McLean
Edmund Lamy
Wheeler
Montreal
Gunderson
Horton
Saranacke
A. J. Osickey
Cleveland
Thompson
Boston
MclLean
Snodgrass Faces $75 000 Breach Suit in Court
Fred Snodgrass star New York Giants outfielder appears in Ventura Superior Court with Judge Clark hearing a $75,000 breach of promise suit filed by Nellie Frakes of Los Angeles. Lawyers include Charles Black stock and George Farrand for Snodgrass and Sumner for the plaintiff. A prior demurrer was overruled. today another demurrer is under advisement.
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Ventura
Cal
Fred Snodgrass
New York Giant
Clark
Nellie Frakes
Los Angeles
Snodgrass
Charles’ Blackstock
George Farrand
Sumner
Motor Gossip and Industry Moves Highlight Providence Show
Fred Randall has become assistant sales manager for S. G. V. Company after years in local car retail. Henry Caldwell offers a tonic for depression titled Hoo's Hoo and What's What in Gasolene. The Providence automobile show attracts Boston agents and branch managers who travel to the event and return on their own schedule.
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Fred Randall
S. G. V. Company
Henry Caldwell
Providence
Boston
Outfield Dilemma for 1918 Artie Hofman Fitting Return?
After Mike Donlin’s firing the bug era questions Clarke 1918 outfield. Will Artie Hofman recover fitness to reclaim his former game and join Carey Wilson and Hofman as a core outfield with reserves. The payroll and lineup hinge on Hofman’s readiness.
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Mike Donlin
Fred Clarke
Artie Hofman
Hofman
Carey
Wilson
English High Team Dominates Medford 69 11
The English High School track team won 69 to 11 against Medford High at English High School gym yesterday afternoon. English High secured firsts and seconds in all events except one, swept points in the 30 yard dash, and went 1 2 3 in the 300 yard run and mile run.
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English High School
Medford
Medford High
Snglish High
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Serewrenerees
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80 yard dash and other events at BEH S meet
Robert Hall won the 80 yard dash with 8.3 seconds while Horace Cahill led the 800 and Lester Williams topped the 600. Daniel Mahoney won the 1000, Philip McGrath took the mile, H O Lewis won the running high jump, I T Howe took the shot put, and the English High relay with Cahill Morgan Williams Howe led Medford.
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Robert Hall
B. H
A. K. Pendleton
HB. H. S
Charlies Morgan
BB. H
Horace Cahill
BE. H. S
C. A. McLellan
B. BH. S
H. H. Scott
Wilbur Drew
M. H
Lester Williams
E. Hi. S
E. H
Charles Morgan
KB. H
Philip Coddington
Daniel Mahoney
FP. H. S
Edward Mitchell
Frank Silk
BE. H
Sam Bradish
Bob Gifford
I. T. Howe
Robert Ignica
John Dwyer
Eric Christenson
English High
Cahill Morgan
Williams
Howe
Medford
Harvey
Coddington
Lawton
Sullivan
Revolver Club to Dine Saturday in Boston
The Boston Revolver Club will hold its annual meeting and dinner Saturday evening at the Boston Athletic Association. Guests include C. S. Axtel, J. B. Crabtree, and Dr. R. H. Sayre. The club team is third in the National Indoor League and hopes to move to first by year end.
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Boston Revolver Club
Boston Athletic Association
C. S. Axtel
United States Revolver Association
J. B. Crabtree
R. H. Sayre
John M. Portal
New England Military Rifle Association
John J. Dooley
Ordnance of
Maine
Boston
Switzerland to Send Rifle Team to Camp Perry Matches
Switzerland will send a rifle team to the international matches at Camp Perry Ohio in September according to the National Rifle Association. France will also send a team while Canada will not participate due to schedule conflicts over its Palma trophy event.
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Washington
Switzerland
Camp Perry
Ohio
National Rifle Association of America
France
Canada
America
Brooklyn Sign Edward Phelps to Catcher Contract
The Brooklyn baseball club today received a signed contract from catcher Edward Phelps.
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New York
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Edward Phelps
Halpin Aims to Race Meredith Again at B A A Meet
After Meredith defeated top American 440 yard specialists in New York, Tom Halpin challenges him to a rematch at the upcoming Boston meet. Halpin remains hopeful despite slim odds and hopes to test his speed against the Penn freshman star. Boston entries are shaping up with Hannes Kolehmainen and other notable runners set to compete. Holy Cross plans include Trowell the Purple sprinter who won the 40 yard dash handicap two years ago.
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New York
Ted Meredith
University of Penn
Boston
Hannes Kolehmainen
Alvah Meyer
Jim Rosenberger
Mel Sheppard
Abel Kiviat
Pat McDonald
Devaney
Jack Eller
Holy Cross
Trowell
Hogue Signs with Braves
Ira B. Hogue signed with the Braves after a contract reached headquarters from Carthage Ohio. The pitcher was secured from the Anderson club and comes well recommended.
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Ira B. Hogue
Braves
Hogue
Carthage
O. Hogue
Anderson Club
Harvard Yale Hockey Showdown Set for Boston Arena
Yale and Harvard clash in the annual series opener at the Boston Arena tomorrow night. Yale carries a comeback spirit despite losses to Princeton and McGill, while Harvard’s seven has won all its games this season and leads in scores.
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Yale
Harvard
Princeton
McGill
Toronto University, Technology
Amherst ‘Aggies
Salem boxing club forms Rollaway A C with aims in boxing and track
A new boxing and athletic club named Rollaway A C received a state charter in Salem. It has about 800 members now and plans to reach 1200, converting the old North Street skating rink into an arena. A Feb 10 first show with local 13 round bout is planned, and a top promoter is being sought.
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Salem
Rollaway A. C
North Street
Boston
Silent exchange after strikeout on the bench
The speaker recalls arguments at a game, describing a bat hitting a box seat near the players' bench and a request to relive a moment. He notes a rival’s sharp hook and suggests retaliatory action with a playful yet heated tone.
Chance May Rebrand New Yorks If Team Fails
Frank Chance would drop the club nickname and rename the squad the New Yorks. Gotham fans may accept the change, but if Chance fails to lift the club from its rut, supporters fear worse names than those already known may be coined.
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Frank Chance
New Yorks
Gotham
Chance
Braves Name Camera Man for Training Camp
The Boston Nationals announce Jack Williams as official club photographer to accompany the team at spring training camp. Williams joins the squad to capture behind the scenes moments and team activities.
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Boston Nationals
Braves spring camp to have official photographer
President James E Gaffney has arranged for Jack Williams to be official photographer at the Athens camp for the Boston National baseball club. Williams will supply pictures and scenes of Braves workouts for Boston papers. Williams last winter photographed opera stars for the Boston Opera Houses.
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Boston
New England
Braves
James E. Gaffney
Jack Williams
Athens
Boston National Baseball Club
Williams
Stallings
Jack
Rindge and Arlington Clash In Interscholastic Hockey
Arlington High visits the Arena to face Rindge in a league game that could tie them with Melrose for first place. Brainy Power and Lew Cousens are out for Arlington, giving Rindge a slim chance despite its recent improvements.
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Rindge
Arlington High
Melrose High
Brainy Power
Lew Cousens
License Revoked for Washington Athletic Club Fight
New York State Athletic Commission revoked the Washington Athletic Club license in Williamsburg after the death of Chick Rose following a bout with John Smith. Dr. A. C. Phillips and club manager James Shortell were examined. witnesses to be heard next Wednesday. Autopsy cited cerebral edema as cause of death.
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New York
Washington Athletic Club
Williamsburg
New York State Athletic Commission
Chick” Rose
John Smith
Navy
A. C. Phillips
James Shortell
Phillips
Rose
Osee Schreck Replaces Charley Doomn in West Lineup
Osee Schreck could reclaim a spot similar to a past move that sent Charley Doomn off a team in the West as Philadelphia eyes a repeat spotlight this season.
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Charley Doomn
West
Osee Schreck
Osee
Philadelphia
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