Murphy's four great athletes spark local debate
Arthur Duffey discusses Mike Murphy's selection of four all time greats and defends Meyers Kraenzlein Garrells and Sheridan while noting Gissing Sheppard Porter Conneff and others. He also previews boxing and relay events and expects strong B A A performance at the Pastime games.
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Mike Murphy
Harry Gissing
Mel Sheppard
Martin Sheridan
Murphy
Lon Meyers
Alvin Kraenzlein
Meyers
Johnny Garrells
Michigan
Harry Jewett
Gissing
Sheppard
New York
Prout
Merehew
O'Hara
Burns
Exeter
Janvrin's 10th inning hit gives Red Sox win in California
Boston beats Los Angeles 6 to 5 in 16 innings as Harold Janvrin delivers the decisive 10th inning single with one on and one out. Perry shines in center field for Boston. Riggert Homers and Janvrin contributes sacrifice and a key single. Mayor helps open proceedings at the park opening.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harold Janvrin
Perry
Hhe
Red Sox
Riggert
Sheehan
Janvrin
Engle
Yerkes
Boston
Ed Karger
Angels
Collins
Dale
Engie
Clyde
Elmer Criger
Leo
Atkin
Savage
Thoney
Carrigan
Jack
Busick
Howard
Daley
Karger
Criger
Abbott
Tozer
Finney
P. Beeerees
Raves
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Teck Tone
Howard Ab
Sete Ae
Rawlins
Red Sox Regulars Balked by Rain in Oakland
Rain prevented the Boston Red Sox regulars from appearing in Oakland causing a full day of weather delays. Players went to the field in uniform but no practice occurred. If weather permits they may travel to San Francisco tomorrow to play the Pacific league team. tonight’s game prospects look doubtful.
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City Hall
Pall Grounds
Boston Yannigans
Angels
Bill Carrigan
California
Red Sox
Perry
Boston
Oakland
Cal
Boston Red Sox
San Francisco
Dorchester Alumni to Host Warship Team in Gym Tonight
Dorchester High alumni basketball manager Kerney Delaney has secured the U S S New Jersey navy team for an exhibition at Dorchester High gym tomorrow evening. After a canceled last week, fans will see a double bill with the sailors considered the navy’s best and expected to challenge the alumni.
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Kerney Delaney
Dorchester High
U.S. S. New Jersey
Navy
Ban Johnson's Father Dies at 84 in Cincinnati
Cincinnati March 2 Professor A B Johnson father of Ban Johnson president of the American Baseball League died here today aged 84 President Johnson and other family members were at the bedside He was formerly one of Ohio's leading educators until retirement from active life.
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Cincinnati
A. B. Johnson
Ban Johnson
American Baseball League
Johnson
Ohio
Cubs Lose Two Good Twirlers
March 2 Chicago reports Orvie Overall and Vic Willis, two of the Cubs most valuable pitchers, have announced they will not play ball again under any circumstances.
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Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Orvie Overall
Vic Willis
Vic Willis Retires From Baseball and Plans Delaware Hotel Move
Announcement from Wilmington via Philadelphia states Vic Willis will not report to the club this season and is through with baseball to watch his California gold mine. Willis, a veteran star of the National League, purchased the Washington Hotel at Newark, Delaware, his hometown, for about $50,000 and will pursue that venture. He was to report in Chicago but will not return to baseball. He had notable success with the Boston Nationals in the late 1890s and also played for Pittsburgh and St. Louis.
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Overall
Murphy
California
Vic Willis
Wilmington
Del
Philadelphia
Willis
Washington
Newark
Chicago
Boston Nationals
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Western Club
Air New England Stars
iIt
Ashland
Boston
Sam Langford
Bill Lang
London
Langford
Lang
NIP GAMBLERS PLAN IN BUD TO CIRCUMVENT BASEBALL
Cincinnati March 2 Plans to circumvent gamblers who announce a future book on baseball will be considered at a meeting of the National Baseball Commission next week. Chairman Herrmann and President Johnson will attend. Lynch is not expected to be present but shares their views. Herrmann calls it the game’s most serious menace and vows to stop it.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
Herrmann
Johnson
American League
Lynch
National League
Haverhill High Claims State Title Challenge
Haverhill High School basketball claims the state championship after beating St John’s twice and with St John’s defeating Revere while Oliver Ames also had a win over them. Newton refuses to play. Haverhill offers to face any team anywhere.
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Haverhill High
St. John’s
St. John's
Revere
Oliver Ames
Haverhill
Newton
Marshall Draws In Chess Tourney
In the seventh round at SAN SEBASTIAN Marshall and Bernstein drew, as did Duras and Capablanca. Other games Maoczy vs Niemzowitsch and Speilman vs Leonhardt were adjourned. Rubenstin vs Janowski, Teichmann vs Tarrasch, Widmar vs Burn adjourned. Schlechter had a bye.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Marshall
Bernstein
Duras
Capablanca
Maoczy
Niemzowitsch
Speilman
Leonhardt
Rubenstin
Janowski
Teichmann
Tarrasch
Widmar
Burn
Schlechter
Polo Results Reported From New England Matches
Polo results list from Fall River involving Fall River 12 Providence 6, Hartford-Pawtucket 10 Hartford 5, and Taunton-Bruckton 8 Taunton 5.
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Fall River
Providence
Hartford
Pawtucket
Taunton
Bruckton
P.C
New Haven
Seeseeeeners
Reser
Eeeean Eee
Taunton Provigedce Seseeadscervnaes
Seevee Veteras Aeeres
Shee
Wyoming veto blocks prize fighting legalization
Governor Cary vetoed a bill legalizing prize fights of two per rounds in Wyoming. He condemned the act and said he hopes no one in Wyoming would be willing to Nevadaize the state, signaling strong opposition to legalized prize fighting.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Cary
Wyoming
Genuine Ky. Taylor Whiskey Offered for $1 Full Quart
An advertisement promotes the genuine Ky. Taylor Whiskey available at a price of $1 for a full quart. The listing emphasizes authenticity and value in a simple sales pitch.
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Ky. Taylor
Marathon training and matchmaking notes from the Armory page
News notes advise readers on training for the April BA A race and mention Lawrence Murray as a matchmaker. Wrestlers and referees are referenced, with calls to contact George Tunphey for a wrestling instructor. A boxing dispute details a Langford Lang bout decided on a foul and left unresolved.
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Lawrence
Miah Murray
The
Armory
A. A
George Tunphey
Winthrop
Mass
Shean Leaves to Join Cubs in Major League Move
Dave Shean departed by the 1 pm train to Chicago to meet Cubs President Charles Murphy before heading to the South. He aims to secure a spot at third base as cubs consider Steinfeldt returning and Arlington’s pride may shift roles. Shean has played infield and pitched, gaining experience for the Cubs training grounds in Louisiana after stops in Boston and West Baden Springs.
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Dave Shean
Chicago
Charles Murphy
Cubs
South
Dave
Steinfeldt
Arlington
Boston College
Fordham
West Baden Springs
Ind
Louisiana
St. Alphonsus Boxing Meet Promises Strong Winter Card
St. Alphonsus A. A. plans a Friday March 10 amateur boxing show with manager Harry Brawley aiming for the best winter series. Principal bouts feature Gilbert Gallant versus Ed Flynn with Albanase and Meunie also due to box. Young Regan of East Boston meets Johnny Fallon of Roxbury in a decisive rematch. Entries close Wednesday March 8.
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Harry Brawley
Gilbert Gallant
Chelsea Boy
Ed Flynn
Lynn
Roxbury
Albanase
Meunie
Regan
East Boston
Johnny Fallon
Fallon
Armory A
Yale Forms Big Indoor Squad for Georgetown Meet
Yale captain Johnny Kilpatrick announced the largest indoor squad in school history for the Georgetown meet in Washington. The contingent features Tilson Reed May Seymour in the relay with Kilpatrick in shot put Wheeler Reilly Thatcher in sprints Walcott in high jump Platt in hurdles and Gardner Wagoner in pole vault. The Georgetown meet is set for Saturday night and marks Yale's final indoor appearance of the season.
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New Haven
Conn
Johnny Kilpatrick
Yale
Georgetown
Princeton
Tilson
Reed
May
Seymour
Kilpatrick
Wheeler
Reilly
Thatcher
Walcott
Platt
Three Schoolboy Track Meets Set Across Boston Today
Busy day for local schoolboy athletes with dual meets at Dorchester High versus High School of Commerce, and at Lowell High where Boston College High faces Lowell. English High and Latin meet indoors amid transfer disputes over gate receipts.
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Dorchester High School
High School of Commerce
Dorchester High
Lowell
Boston College High
Lowell High
Boston Latin
English High School
English High
B. C. High
Boston
Queen's Seven to Face Victoria at Boston Arena Tonight
The Queen's College hockey team meets the Victorias in Boston after surprising the Boston Hockey Club. Key players Ray Skilton and Jack Heron lead the Canadians against a strong Boston seven, with Roque and Bray guarding the net as Marston Tuck Davenport and Small support the forward line.
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Queen’s College
Victorias
Boston
Ontario Collegians
Boston Hockey Club
Queen’s
Boston Hockey Clurb
Queen's
Boston Seven
Ray Skilton
Jack Heron
Heron
Marston
Tuck
Davenport
Small
Skilton
Roque
Bray
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