Unicorn Athletes Dominate In New England Indoor Meet
The first annual indoor championship of the New England Amateur Athletic Union at Mechanics Hall saw six of ten events won by Unicorn club members. Their athletes swept margins over school and college competitors, affirming Unicorn dominance in the meet.
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New England Association
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Mechanics’ Hall
Roxbury Latin School
Unicorn
Jimmy Doon
L. Collins
Roxbury Latin
Doon
Wells
Sutherland
Roxbury
Latin School
A. L. Purdy
Jack Billings
Larry Higgins
Mitchell
Boston College
Providence A. C
Providence
R. Dimsey
Rhode Island
Back Bay Athletes Dominate Boston Meet Highlights
The Back Bay Athletic Association claimed a wide points victory in a crowded track meet. Oscar Hedlund led mile pace while Howard Drew swept the 40-yard dash. J B Cummings and Joe Silva delivered key wins.
Money's Worth At The Old Wine Store
An advertisement touts value at a wholesaler liquidating whiskey. Prices for Snow's ripe old whiskey are described as fair and consistent with a money's worth claim. The copy promises quality that earns repeat customers.
Track and field results from Boston athletic meet
The list records top performers in events including 40 yard dash H P Drew Springfield HS and 1000 yard run E T Marceau, with others like J B Cummings Harvard in 45 yard hurdles and T J Halpin B A A in the 600 yard run among participants from B A A Fort Warren and Waltham.
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Tom Halpin
Halpin
F. P. O’hara
J. I. Abbott
Harvard
H. P. Drew
Springfield High School
A. ¥. Howe
C. W. Gram
Powder Point School
J. Duffy
Boston College
Fred Burns
J. W. Bolton, Jr
W. Rollins
H. A. Axime
T. J. Halpin
Caldwell
T. W. Koch
BH. T. Marceau
B. Haddletoe
North Dorchester
A. A
H. G. McClure
O. F. Hedlund
R. E. Palmer
J. A. Power
J. G. Silva
Haverhill
Finnigan
Malden
J. B
Springfield
H. S
Oscar Hedlund
J. B. Cummings
Lessons From Baseball Camps on Recruits and Veterans
A veteran coach reflects on spring training dynamics in 1918, noting many recruits fail to reach majors while veterans chase one more season. He cites Fred Snodgrass and Jim Thorpe as examples of persistence and rooming strategies with seasoned players to steady newcomers. He emphasizes honest appraisal, selective rosters, and observing for improvement.
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Giants
Boston
Jim’ Thorpe
Meyers
Thorpe
New York
Glenn H. Warner
Carlisle
Warner
Rocky Mount
McClure Press Syndicate
Sports World Today Roundup with New England Events
A collage of youth and college events across Boston area venues featuring hockey, boxing, track and field, fencing, swimming, gymnastics, wrestling, and basketball. Schools and clubs such as Cambridge Latin, Brookline High, Boston English, Melrose High, Wellesley High, New Bedford, Durfee, and the YMCAs compete at multiple arenas and schools, with interscholastic and amateur tournaments including the New England BAA meetings and the New England A A U league.
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Stewartsons
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Sherbrookes
Quebec
Boston
Cambridge Latin
Brookline High
Arena
Boston English High
Boston Latin
Brown
Amherst
Providence
Yale
New England
East Weymouth
Melrose High
Winchester High
Melrose
St. Mary’s
St. Alphonsus
Christ Church
Wollaston Congregational
Bethany Congregational
Union Chapel
Harvard Second and MIT Third In Time Trial
Cummings of Harvard placed second and Huff of MIT finished third as Brackett from Harvard clocked 615 seconds in the time trial.
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J. B. Cummings
Harvard
Cummings
Huff
Tech
Brackett
Track meet results show multiple event winners
Results list from a track meet with winners and runners up across events. High jump led by H Barwise of B A A at 6 feet 4 inches, shot put won by J C Lawlor of Ft Warren A C at 42 feet 11.5 inches, standing jumps led by F S Summer of Waltham, relays featuring B A A Juniors and Boston College Juniors, and multiple company and club entries with finish times and places.
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J. O. Johnstone
Harvard
Ynan
Johnstone
A. W. Moffatt
M. A. Connor
Back Bay
John Lawlor
Fort Warren
Connor
Tack
A. W. Trumpold
The
Holyoke Y. M. C. A
H. Barwise
F. S. Sumner
Waltham
J. C. Lawlor
A. C
H. O. Johnstone
Ft. Warren A
F. S. Summer
C. W. Reynolds
Fall River Boys’ Club
A. W. Trumhold
Holyoken
M. Cc. A
Roxbury Latin School
Doone
Wells
Purdy
Higgins
Collins
Sutherland
Billings
Mitchell
Providence A. C
Boston College
Emmett
Quigley
Sullivan
Kenny
Downey
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Gram
Dimsey
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M. Billings
J. McLaughlin
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J. Buchanan
J. Lowell
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World boxing match plans hit snag in Boston
Promoter Tuohey laments lack of a suitable venue for a Gotch versus Zbyszko world title bout in Boston. The April 19 date at Fenway Park is blocked by a Braves Giants game, forcing talks to possibly relocate or scale five figure costs, with past failures cited and a shortage of large halls in New England.
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Stanislaus Zbyszko
Fenway Park
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New York
New England
Alex McLean
Portsmouth
McLean
Revere Beats Oliver Ames In Lopsided High School Game
Revere High outscored Oliver Ames 39 to 20 in the Revere gym. O Keefe, W Nelson, and Bates starred for the winners while Cotter and Malloy led Oliver Ames in a poor shooting night.
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Oliver Ames
Revere High
O'Keefe
W. Nelson
Bates
Cotter
Malloy
National Amateur Class A Billiard Championship Opens March 24
The opening date for the National Amateur Class A billiard tournament has been fixed as March 24. Details indicate the event will run under the 18.2 billiard tour with participants from the amateur ranks.
Rindge Tech Earns Third in Interscholastic Hockey Race
Rindge Tech defeated Somerville High 2 to 1 at the Arena to claim third place in the Interscholastic league standings. Kenney and Francoeur scored for Rindge with Downing tallying for Somerville. Downing stood out for Somerville.
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Somerville High
Rindge
Somerville
Downing
Kenney
White
Row
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Bowen Kenney
J. Robertson Francoeur
Downing Messenger
Crispen
Merrill Small
Exeter poised to sweep New England scholastic titles
Exeter High School led by Coach George Connors awaits an afternoon in Mechanics Building as it aims to dominate the New England interscholastic meet. Starters include Teschner in sprints, Orr in the 600, and Dougherty and Casey in 100 and mile events, with Worcester Academy as a distant challenger.
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Exeter
Mechanics’ Building
New Hampshire
New England
George Connors
Teschner
Orr
Dougherty
Casey
Worcester Academy
Gossip for Motorists and Automobile News Highlights
Benjamin R. Tillson of the Boston Y M C A Autmobile School recovers from illness and returns to duties. New England R L Company reports advance orders for the New Garford Six to be shown at the Boston show. Henderson car entered in the 5000 mile Indianapolis race with Billy Knipper driving and Frank Jones as mechanic. Ajax Grieb Tire guarantees 6000 miles. A A A National Roads Board plan for Second Federal Aid Good Roads Convention to be held March 6 and 7 in Raleigh and Washington. E R Benson of Studebaker named vice president of Studebaker Corporation of America.
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Exeter students optimistic for B A A meet
Exeter New Hampshire February 28 The Phil lips Exeter track team will depart tomorrow at 9 01 am for the B A A meet with the full squad in good form. The student body is confident about the result and no midget relay team will accompany the group due to the weight limit dropping to 90 pounds. About 300 students ride the special train at 12 40 pm.
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Exeter
N. H
Phillips-Exeter
High Jump Floor and Footwear Advice for Indoor Meet
This note discusses using a linoleum take-off board on the floor for the high jump and recommends short indoor spikes for traction. It also mentions unresolved football number rules and historical Olympic and athlete references for context.
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Ted Meredith
Mel Sheppard
Sweden
Mathewson
Cincinnati
Jack Moakley
Cornell
Assault case may bring big decision before US Supreme Court
Washington February 28. The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether a race ticket buyer can sue promoters for assault after being denied admission. Joseph Marrone sued the Washington Jockey Club. cites cases of exclusion from theatres and venues over uniform or race.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Joseph Marrone
Washington Jockey Club
Chosen Chase Captains Lead Technology Hare and Hounds
A. F. Peasley, 14, and L. E. Best, 715, were elected chase captain and assistant chase captain of the Technology Hare and Hounds Club which oversees cross country runs for the season.
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L. E. Best
Chase
Technology Hare and Hounds Club
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