Kling Signs New Catcher for Braves in Trade
Kansas City Feb 29 Johnny Kling of the Braves announced the signing of catcher Joe Crisp. Crisp, 6 feet tall and near 200 pounds, previously played for Kansas City in 1909 and Newark in the Eastern League. Kling plans to take Crisp to Augusta Ga for the training trip after leaving for Cincinnati tomorrow. Kling will also sign Vincent Campbell in St Louis and stop in Chicago en route. Bill Sweeney signed today.
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Melrose High Five Defeats Wellesley In Lopsided Win
Melrose High School beat Wellesley High School 33 to 11 as Holt and Wolley starred. Wellesley’s Putnam and Fowle led the defense, with line scores listing multiple players contributing. Attendance was about 200 as officials Burgess Sullivan and Merrill timed the game.
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Timer—Giles
Zbyszko Defeats Koch in Detroit Wrestling Bout
Stanislaus Zbyszko, famed Polish wrestler, threw German Koch twice here tonight. The first fall lasted 39 minutes 7 seconds with a crotch hold and the second 7 minutes 34 seconds with a scissors hold, as Koch sought a match with Frank Gotch.
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Stanislaus Zbysz
German Koch
Frank Gotch
McFarland Stops Devlin in Fourth Round
Packey McFarland of Chicago stopped Tommy Devlin of Philadelphia in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 rounder at the Eagles Club in Cleveland. An inside right cross to the jaw ended the bout as McFarland displayed his best form here, weighing 138 pounds at 2 o'clock.
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Packey McFarland
Chicago
Tommy Devlin
Philadelphia
Eagles
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Devlin
Parker Knocks Out Willetts in Third Round Fight
In Lewiston Maine on February 29, Andy Parker of New York defeated Kid Willetts of Fall River in the third round of a scheduled twelve round bout. Parker pressured Willetts with body blows early and scored a decisive series of heart punches, sending Willetts down three times in the brief round. Four other bouts completed the card.
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Fall River
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English High relay team to compete at Penn Carnival
English High School will send a relay quartet to the Penn carnival funded by the Alumni Association. Last year the Blue and Blue set a new world interscholastic relay record with Meanix Read Howe and Ferguson, and the team aims to repeat the top finish.
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English High and Brookline Athletes Face Dual Meets
English High School faces Lowell High tomorrow and Brookline High meets Lynn tonight with Nordell out due to blood poisoning. Probations keep Canavan Barry and Ryan from competition as team selection and coaching notes unfold.
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Repeal of Frawley boxing law advances in New York
The Assembly judiciary committee reports favorably on the Allen bill to repeal the Frawley law creating a State athletic commission for boxing. Governor Dix had urged repeal after signing the measure last year. An upcoming amateur boxing tournament at Riverside Boat Club Cypress Hall Cambridge on March 14 features four weight classes 105 115 135 and 145 pounds with keen entry interest and closing March 11 to John J Toomey Cambridge.
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Yelle Beats Kennedy In 12 Round Fall River Bout
Fred Yelle of Taunton defeated Steve Kennedy of Lawrence in a fast 12 round boxing match in Fall River. In the semi final, Mark Spencer of Boron defeated Young Curtis of Pawtucket in eight rounds.
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Steve Kennedy
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Boron
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Pawtucket
Brooks and Farren Fight to Ten Round Draw in North Adams
Terry Brooks and Joe Farren dueled ten rounds in North Adams with a draw after Clancy failed to appear for the scheduled bout. Farren stepped in at the last minute for Boston, delivering a strong showing for Western Gateway A. C.
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Joe Farren
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Brooks
Brighton High interclass meet at Minis High School
Yesterday afternoon Brighton High School held interclass games at Minis High School drill field. Events included 30 yard dash won by Finnegan 13 with Bates 12 second and Heffernan 12 third, long run won by Donahige 14, Shepard second, Finnegan 18 third, running high jump won by Fuller 12, Bates 14 second and third, shot put with ONeil 12 and others.
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Donahige
Shepard
Colline
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Fuller
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O'Neil
Mullen
Snow a Handicap at Hot Springs Snow a Handicap at Hot Springs
Boston manager Jake Stahl hopes for more Red Sox players to join spring workouts at Hot Springs Arkansas as snowy weather disrupts practice. Clyde Engle arrives to compete for second base amid shifts in roster plans with Dahlen Stahl and Young, while Keeler and the Brooklyn squad travel and Hub Purdue signs early with the club. Cy Young reflects on earnings and saving, noting his long career and spending habits.
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Hub
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Basketball games wanted for 80 to 115 pound teams
Several East Cambridge and Roxbury districts seek 80 to 115 pound basketball teams for state championship participation. Contacts include W A Tolring 69 Winter St East Cambridge D J O Neil SF Whitney St Roxbury Joseph Fay 13 Whitney St Roxbury and T J Clarke 134 Thorne Dike St East Cambridge.
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Winter Street
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Whitney Street
Cambridge
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Fogel to Explain Future Plans in Open Dates
Horace Fogel faces remaining open dates to detail what else is planned. Officials expect statements outlining next steps and any actions tied to prior events.
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