Duel of Chesbro and Mathewson Looms Over 1906 Season
The piece weighs which pitcher is superior between John Chesbro and Christy Mathewson. It notes Chesbro’s 1904 42 win mark and Mathewson’s 1905 dominance, while predicting a pivotal 1906 clash in New York with emphasis on Chesbro's spitball and the fans' shifting loyalties. It also covers indoor prep league results and amateur meet highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesbro
Mathewson
Happy Jack
Christy
Matty
Berkshire
New York
Christy Mathewson
John Chesbro
Massachusetts Mountaineer
Baseball not fixed says Chicago veteran Fullerton
Hugh S. Fullerton argues baseball is not a crooked game now and rarely was. He recalls gamblers once controlled major league clubs 12 to 15 years ago, citing a Providence versus Boston fix with $5000 at stake but notes honest players and managers would not allow such schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Donovan
Chicago
Hugh S. Fullerton
Tevery
Fullerton
Providence
Boston
Joe Starr
Hot Fight for Place in Boat
Bitter rivalry grips Harvard oarsmen as Captain Filley and Coach Wray select the eight to row the Crimson on the Thames next June. With two strong crews possible, officials must choose fairly and maintain harmony in the team to meet Yale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimson
Thames
Filley
Coach Wray
Wray
Harvard
Yale
The Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey Value Proposition
The piece urges careful buying of Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey, comparing full sealed quart bottles to the common practice of 45 bottles per gallon. It argues sealed quart bottles guarantee genuine, pure whiskey of high quality and note the 25 percent extra quantity when purchasing four full quarts versus five short bottles. It advises looking for the proprietor name on the label and to buy only from licensed dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Maryland
Graves’ Maryland
Leading Fives Battle Today In Boston Roxbury Clash
fast Boston and Roxbury High face off in their second league game with the 1906 title on the line. The match at Roxbury could tie Roxbury with East Boston for first if Roxbury wins. East Boston would clinch by victory. The Noddle Islanders remain undefeated and are the only team to have beaten Roxbury.
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Greater
Boston
Harvard Stadium
New
Greece
Acropolis
America
Edward
England
William
Germany
Theodore
Fast
Roxbury High
Roxbury
Noddle Islanders
Roxbury Boys
East Boston
Dorchester Defeats English High Five in 20 to 10 Victory
Dorchester High triumphed 20 to 10 over English High at the Mneglish High drill hall. Hoernle and Moulton starred for Dorchester while Homer and Silverman led English High. Dorchester also won the second string game 12 to 6.
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Dorchester High
Mneglish High
Hloernle
Moulton
Dorchester
Homer
Silverman
English High
Engloush Eigr
Piootng
Tikka Seve Ale
Bees Ahh
He. S
Hoernle
Lewis
Riley
O'Hearn
Thiemer
Amesbury
Walsh After Winner Of Neil Tenney Bout
Eddie Keevin the manager of Jimmy Walsh wired Patsey Colligan urging him to challenge the Neil Tenney bout winner for the bantamweight title 116 pounds. A crowded club is expected for Nelson versus McGovern in Philadelphia with half the seats already sold and a potential all star show in another club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Neil-Tenney
Eddie Keevin
Jimmy Walsh
Patsey Colligan
Riseo
Philadelphia
Jimmy Briggs
Jimmy Gardner
Willie Moody
Quiker City
Albert Belmont
Briggs
Bhe Young Erie
Gardner
Willie Lewis
Nelson and
McGovern
Duquesne Kennel Club Plans Big Pittsburg Dog Show
The Duquesne Kennel Club of Pittsburg announces a major dog show to be held April 4 5 6 and 7 at Duquesne Garden the state’s largest auditorium with floor space equal to Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Pittsburg
Pennn
Duquesne Kennel Club of
Duquesne Garden
Madison Square Garden
New York
Will Jeffries Die Unbeaten in Boxing Rumor
The column argues heavyweights lack star power as Burns defeats Marvin Hart and Jeffries stays retired. It speculates on Burns leading a mock champ life, potential rivals, and a fading era without Fitzsimmons or Jeffries, noting era decline and retirements if Jeffries returns.
Boxing Rink Cards Set for Big Chelsea Night
Sam Langford and Larey Temple headline a Chelsea event at Pythian Rink with a 150-pound bout likely to go the distance. A 115-pound class gathers many entrants and Gus Ross meets Young McDonald in a six-round clash. Mellody and Martin renew at 142 pounds, while Tommy Murphys faces Matty Baldwin on March 5.
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Pythian
Chelsea
Sam Langford
Larey Temple
Gus Ross
Young McDonald
Mellody
Martin
Grain
Lincoln Club
Tommy Murphys
Matty Baldwin
Murphy
New York
Baldwin
Faust
Charlestown
Boithhie Nelson
Billy Nolan
Nelson
The
Howard
Ile
Nolan
John T. Sullivan
Petors
Jeok
Boston
Sullivan
Corbett
John LT
Sandy Ferguson
Cloncester
Sandy
Erin
Aeaine
Alec MacLean
Ferguson
Alec
Menage Sendy
Sparring Tournament Slated in B A A Gym Saturday Evening
A sparring tournament will be held Saturday evening March 91 at the B A A gymnasium. Open classes include 155 pounds 150 pounds and heavyweight divisions.
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B. A. A. Gymnasium
Newton High Bans Students From Newspaper Photos
Principal Enoch Adams of Newton High prohibits photographing his athletes after they win prizes at a Preparatory league meet in Mechanics' Building. He argues pictures inflate pride and make students feel superior, a rule contested by other principals and the affected students.
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Brookline Hiah
Mechanics’ Building
Newton High
Cambridge Latin
Brookline
Newton Ijligh
Schlemn
Enoch Adams
Adams
Newton
Hove
Looking to improve as players weigh in for Hot Springs trip
Freddy Parent arrives from Sandford Me to join a traveling squad bound for Hot Springs. Gy Young and Bill Dineen expected to sign soon with Collins confirming. Jim Stahl reports 188 pounds and aims to drop more weight before the bell, while McBreen and Graham receive good news from Boston fandom.
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Daisy
Freddy Parent
Sandford
Hot Springs
Mel MccBreen Snisa
Collins
Big Gy Young
Bill Dineen
Dineen
Chick Stalls
Jim
Stahl
Uarry Bay
Duffy Leaves Town as 1906 Pennant Hopes Rise
Slappy as a clam and chirpy as if his team was certain of winning the pennant Duffy left town for Philadelphia to stay a few days before heading to Savannah. The site manager said everything looks good to me about the season.
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Flugh Duffy
Philadelphia
Savannah
Devlin and Courney Expected to Boost National League Team
The official praised Devlin and Courney and hinted new youngsters could lift the club. He predicted a strong season with the team remaining competitive, saying Philadelphia is back on the National League map and will stay there for years.
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South End
Devlin
Courney
Philadelphia
Ascension Club Shines in Roxbury Sports Rise
The Ascension Club of Roxbury gains prominence in athletics. Its basketball team finished a very successful season with strong results. A baseball program is forming under Addison Crafts, aiming to continue the club’s momentum.
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Ascension Club
Roxbury
Addison Crafts
Baseball contracts and releases announced by National League
President Pulliam announced several player moves including a contract with Chicago for Frank Leroy Dickinson and releases or transfers involving Philadelphia Toledo Sutthoff Pittsburg Nashville Springfield Mass Altizer Brooklyn Baltimore Hugh Jennings J W Byers Ud McNeal Buchell Edward Wwrank Boston Columbus Cannell St Louis Denver Tuckman Kansas City Swann and Suter Sullivan.
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New York
Pulliam
National League Today
Chicago
Frank Leroy Dickinson
Philadelphia
Toledo
John Sutthoff
Pittsburg
Nashville
William Sorrel
Springfield
Mass
P. Altizer
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Hugh Jennings
J. W. Byers
G. Ud. McNeal
ID. Buchell
Edward Wwrank
Boston
Columbus
W. V. Cannell
St. Louis
Denver
Tuckman
Kansas City
Swann
Louisville
Suter Sullivan
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Will Chesbro
Cambridge Atin
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Porter
Daniels
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Moore
Somers
Tower
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Higgins
Treadwell
Bowen
Huling
Sline
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Cady
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Wright
Sehlemm
G. Hamm
Beard
Lin
Pluto
Newton Thieh
Shine
Gibbons
McCarthy
Loekwood
Hodgkinson
St. Alp
A. A
Sherman
FE. HE. S
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Lockwood
Opion
Byrnes
St. Alp. A. A
Dalton
St. A. A
Watkins
God
Chevalier
Medford H
Medford High
Europe
Alice
Nicholas Longworth
Athens
Peabody Y & Congest
Palma
Klein's
Tremont and
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Tremont St
Harrison Ave
Washington St
C. P. Saton
Friend St
Knight's, Court and
Hanover Sts
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Waterwan
Lexington Ave
Liverpool
E. H. S. Five
Quakers
Mitchell
New England
Washington Street
Jeffries
Hart
Boilermaker
Tommy Burns
Marvin Flart
James J. Jeffries
Burns
Marvin Hart
Jack O'Brien
Jack Vwin Sullivan
Willie Fawnskin
Jack Fernerton
Fitzsimmons
Jeff
Osler
O'Briens
Hlarts
Swellys
Rubblins
Johnsons
Burns and Sehrecks
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Graham
BY Frederic P. O'Connell
Dineen and
Young Witch Squad
Ling. McBreen
Charles Graham
McBreen
Criger
Duffy
Hugh Duffy
U. S. Pat
Porter Lager
A. G. van Nostrand
Bunker Hill Breweries
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