Big Automobile Show Opens Amid Preparations in Mechanics Building
Mech anics Building gears up for the formal opening of a major automobile show with workers decorating and moving exhibits under Manager Chester I Campbell. Hotels report heavy arrivals as out of town auto men come in for the event. Horace De Lisser predicts a banner year for touring cars and motor trucks with strong factory profits and easing freight demand. Wolgast heads to New York confident of unseating Brown in tomorrow’s lightweight bout.
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Mechanics
Chester I. Campbell
Lenox
Horace de Lisser
United States Motor Company
de Lisser
Mr. de Lisser
Dean Academy Beats Gloucester Five
Gloucester suffered another defeat at City Hall as Dean Academy beat Gloucester 35 to 31 tonight.
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Dean Academy
Gloucester
City Hall
Dean Academy Five
Phillies Begin Spring Practice at Rickwood Park
The Philadelphia National League club opens spring workouts in Birmingham with president Fogel, manager Doomn, and nine Philadelphia reporters in attendance at Rickwood Park.
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Birmingham
Ala
Philadelphia
Rickwood Park
Fogel
Doomn
Wolgast in peak form ahead of Brown title bout says Jones
Tommy Jones and champion Wolgast declare the Michigan slugger in better condition than months, with a strong arm and full power for the fight. Wolgast weighed 130 1 2 pounds and plans a quick start at the bell, aiming to KO Brown rather than rely on a popular decision. Jones bets 8000 on the outcome and vows no hippodroming.
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Tom Jones
Wolgast
Michigan
Nelson
Jones
Johnny Willetts
Brown
Gotch Defeats Schmidt in Buffalo Finish Match
Frank Gotch defeated Paul Schmidt the Boer wrestler in Buffalo before 3000 fans. Gotch won two straight falls the first in 26 minutes 16 seconds and the second in 12 minutes 15 seconds. A $1500 purse was offered for a Schmidt vs Zbyszko match.
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N. Y
Frank Gotch
Paul Schmidt
Gotch
Schmidt
Zbyszko
Johnny Glover Defeats Goodman In Ten Round Bout
Johnny Glover of South Boston edged Kid Goodman in a ten round bout before 120 Quincy Rowing Association members at the Coliseum. Glover dominated with speed and craft as Goodman battled hard, ending in a one sided decision for Glover.
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Johnny Glover
South Boston
Kid Goodman
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Coliseum
Goodman
Glover
Shevlin Defeats Powers in Crowded Unity Club Bout
Eddie Shevlin of Boston defeats Harry Powers of Brooklyn after 12 fast rounds at the Unity Club in Lawrence. Shevlin dominated most rounds with a relentless attack to the body and stomach, earning the majority decision. Semifinal saw Kid Murphy beat Jimmy Quinlan in six rounds. prelims featured Young Vandy losing to Kid Burke and Young Jordan stopping Joe Burns.
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Eddie Shevlin
Boston
Harry Powers
Brooklyn
Unity Club
Shevlin
Powers
Harry
Eddie
Kid Murphy
Jimmy Quinlan
Danvers
Murphy
Quinlan
Young Vandy
Kid Burke
Young Jordan
Joe Burns
Haverhill
Tufts Considers Abolishing Basketball for Hockey
At a Robinson Hall meeting the Tufts advisory board debated abolishing basketball citing rough play limited participation and declining interest. A motion was tabled for two weeks while proposals to replace with hockey and build two rinks were discussed.
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Robinson Hall
Harry G. Chase
Chase
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Internessone
Improvements At South End Base Ball Park Plans
New owners of the local National League team outline improvements at South End Park including a solid green rear screen to shade patrons and reduce wind in foul conditions. A sun shielding aid will be placed near the rear of the third base bleachers to help outfield and first base players. Other news covers unsigned contract of Barney Joy and a move toward season tickets at 50 dollars. Jeff Pfeffer Pat Flaherty join Hep corps with Cincinnati southward trip. Neal the catcher recommended by Billy Hamilton joins at West Philadelphia.
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South Hend
Barney Joy
Heps
Billy Burke
Russell
New York
Burke
Jeff Pfeffer
Pat Flaherty
Cincinnati
Pfeffer
Cubs
Boston
West Philadelphia
Young Neal
Billy Hamilton
Brae-Burn Curlers Triumph Over Country Club
Brae-Burn Country Club defeated the Country Club in a Boston Arena match. Three rinks at 17 ends produced a final score of 54 to 41. Rink by rink details show Brae-Burn led in scoring with key players Kidder Rogers Smith and Edwards, while the Country Club countered with Gould Stockton and Noyes.
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Boston Arena
D. T. Kidder
Clement
Gia
L. D. Rogers
Wheelwright
W. D. Smith
Ba Peon
Joseph Gould
Ss. Woods
SM. Noyes
S. B. Witherbee
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C. Edwards
T. Russel
Country Club
B C High to Meet Providence Tech
Boston College High schedules two big meets: a fast rival at Lowell High tomorrow and a star showdown at Boston College Gym next Friday against Providence Technical High School.
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Boston
Lowell High
Lowell
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Rhode Island
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Pooch Donovan and Bil Quinn Sign Two-Year Harvard Contracts
The undergraduate body at Harvard approves two-year extensions for track coaches Pooch Donovan and Bil Quinn. Donovan has led track since 1908 with football training duties, while Quinn has guided jumpers and hurdlers since 1906 and also trained the hockey team. Both coaches joined Harvard in 1906 and have built strong reputations for developing talent and winning performances.
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Donovan
Quinn
University
New York
Cambridge
Pooch” Donovan
Worcester Academy
Jack McMasters
Jim Lathrop
England’s May to Box in America as Champion Eyes Debut
Matt Wells, newly crowned English heavyweight champion, plans a U S visit with potential bouts in New York. Promoter Billy Gibson aims for three fights at Fairmont A C with Packey McFarland Wolgast and Knockout Brown eyed as opponents. Other bouts and boxers, including Jimmy Carroll Delmont Hirst Murphy, are noted amid boxing scene tensions in Gotham.
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England
America
Jimmy Johnson
New York
Charley Harvey
Owen Moran
Wells
Billy Gibson
Fairmont A. C
Packey McFarland
Ad Wolgast
Brown
Gibson
Fairmont
A. C
Madison Square Garden
Terry McGove
Jimmy Britt
Garden
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Albert Delmont
Armory A. A
Frankie Williams
California
California Carroll
Delmont
Joe Hirst
Eddie Murphy
Philadelphia
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