Lannin Aims to Lead First Reach of Speaker in Federal Talks
Chicago March 2 President Gilmore of the Federal league said a Pittsburg millionaire intends to back a local club. Rumors tie Henry C Frick to the national game, though no formal confirmation was given as talks with W A Kerr progressed. Groundbreaking for the Chicago Federal plant was set for Wednesday with Mayors health permitting.
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Gilmore
Federal League
Pittsburg
Henry C. Frick
Frick
Chicago Falls in Fed League Shuffle Losses
Chicago club loses two players in a Federal league reshuffle as Catcher Owens and Infielder Wrester Hill are awarded to Buffalo Federals. In return Chicago receives Catcher Wilson, understudy to Chief Meyers. President Gilmore, Weeghman, and Walker depart for New York to greet returning Giants and White Sox.
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Owens
Washington
American Association
Federals
Wrester Hill
Boston Nationals
St. Joseph
Buffalo Federals
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Meyers
Giants
Gilmore
Charles Weeghman
William Walker
Chicago Federals
Huntington Relay Team Heads to Penn Relays
Huntington High School may field a relay squad at the Penn relay carnival in Philadelphia late next month. Likely members include Percy Hardwick, Charles Zeigler, J. H. Beebe, Horace Cahill and Verder.
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Huntington High School
Penn
Philadelphia
Percy Hardwick
Charles Zeigler
J. H. Beebe
Horace Cahill
Verder
Regimental and Schoolboy Games Attract Record Entries
If the schoolboy games meet the criterion, the regimental games two weeks from Saturday will be better than ever. Nat Young already boasts an entry of more than 609, and with many entries still to come, the greatest number of schoolboys ever known to the Hub are expected to compete.
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Nat Young
Harvard May Play in Hawaii
Harvard baseball may travel to the Hawaiian Islands for a series of games if the season goes well. The trip would not be a barnstorming or world tour but a planned visit with local teams, aided by Hawaii alumni and residents. Coach Frank Sexton said no definite arrangements have been made yet despite long discussions.
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Harvard
Pacific Islands
Hawaii
Harvard Athletics
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Frank Sexton
Challenges for Davis Cup Grow to Six Contenders
New York March 2 Two more challenges for the Davis Cup tennis series reached the American committee on the last entry day. Germany and Canada joined France Belgium Australasia and Singapore as entrants. Transatlantic delays and storms may have kept others from reaching the committee. Draw for elimination matches set for noon tomorrow. Local tennis enthusiasts hope preliminary rounds can be played in the United States this year.
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Germany
Canada
France
Belgium
Australasia
Singland
G. T. Adee
R. D. Wrenn
National Lawn Tennis Association
United States
Tufts adds five to varsity baseball squad
Tufts College varsity baseball expands to 37 candidates with five new players joining the roster. Godfrey, McKenna, Levathon, Armstrong, and Volk were announced as the latest additions, two outfielders and three infielders, shaping one of the largest indoor squads in Medford college history.
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Tufts College
Medford College
Godfrey
McKenna
Hyde Park High
Levathon
Armstrong
Volk
Holy Cross
Varsity Baseball Prospects At Tufts Face Hot Infield Contest
Armstrong returns to the roster as Angell and Meagher linger. Armstrong may move to first base after knee injury. Volk and Aoadhe emerge as strong first base contenders with Olson from Bowdoin also in the mix. Roache from Providence shows bat speed while Cap tain Lee and Slattery wrestle with infield duties among 4 varsity men and 2 promising newcomers. Bennet 14 and nine catchers back a pitching core built around Harris Krepps. Wes cot t and Whittaker top the new pitchers with outdoor work pending.
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Angell
Meagher
Vork
Holy Cross
Varsity
Olson
Tufts
Bowdoin
Roache
Morris Heights High
Providence
Lee
Slattery
Aoadhe
Volk
Bennett
Harris
Krepps
Wescott
Whittaker
Somerville High
Ford
Dartmouth
Mackinlay's V. O. B. Scotch Whiskey Ad Price List
Aged ten years the best quality Mackinlay's V. O. B. Scotch Whiskey advertised for sale. Cases priced at 313.85 and bottles at 81.25, with distribution noted as available everywhere.
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Mackinlay’s V. O. B
New York Gears Up For Federal League Finale This Week
Paul H. Shannon reports New York City will again dominate baseball chatter as the Federal league fires its final gun and organized baseball advances plans to curb the newcomers. The city’s attention centers on the recent Evers trade fallout and the looming decisive actions late in the week.
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New York City
Evers
Federal League
Lusitania arrival prompts early tourist welcome in Boston
Rumors say the Lusitania may dock Thursday night forcing an expedited quarantine clearance and a late disembarkation. Boston magnates and officials, led by President Lannin, race to ready the harbor and reception plans while baseball power brokers weigh Evers and Perdue trades and a looming National League settlement Friday. Cambridge fans celebrate Hugh Cunningham’s signing with Lawrence in the New England league after his standout Cambridge Athletics performance.
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New York Harbor
Lannin
Red Sox
Federals
Tris Speaker
Evers
Boston
Braves
Perdue
Sweeney
Murphy
Gaffney
Tener
Chicago
National League
Cambridge
Hugh Cunningham
Lawrence
Cunnigham
Cambridge Athletics
Cunningham
Halpin Sets World Indoor Mark In Madison Square Garden
At the indoor national championships in New York Halpin of Boston A A and Meyers of Irish-American A C set two new world indoor records. Halpin ran 600 yards in 1 13 2-5 and Meyers logged 800 yards in 8 3 1-5. Other events featured championship records by Remer, Kiviat, and Smith with Adams securing three events.
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Sheppard
Meyers
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Madison Square Garden
Thomas J. Halpin
Boston Athletic Association
Alvah T. Meyers
A. C
Halpin
Richard F. Remer
Abel R. Kiviat
Harry J. Smith
Bronx Church House
Platt Adams
Patrick J. McDonald
Homer Baker
New York A. C
H. F. Mahoney
Boston
A. A
William Anderson
A. R. Kiviat
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Edward J. Emes
Harry L. Buhler
Melvin W. Sheppard
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Harry Gissing
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Hal Heiland
Xavier A. A
Fred Burns
Boston A. A
Hugh Hirshon
Eugene Jennings
Harry Barwise
A. R. Rodriguez
William J. Kramer
Long Island A. C
Hannes Kolehmainen
Platt Radams
L. Sehneider
Mohawk A. C
Twenty Two Boat Club Hosts Night Of Bouts In Cambridge
Twenty two boxing bouts were held at Cyprus Hall Cambridge during the Riverside Boat Club monthly meeting. Johnny Noonan entered the open 126 pound class after Howard McRea injured his hand, and Sullivan defeated Noonan in the feature bout. Final results include Tony Watlin Brighton over Al Pastenak Salem in the 105 pound class and Steve Phillips Revere over Jack Reynolds Qlaincy in the 115 pound class. Sullivan Boston beat Noonan Roxbury in the 115 pound class while Pat McCarthy Lynn defeated Tom Maynard Cambridge in another 115 pound contest.
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Riverside Boat Club
Johnny Noonan
Howard McRea
Noonan
John J. Sullivan
Bennie Osthues
Jack Leahy
Eddie Hopkins
Tony Watlin
Brighton
al Pastenak
Salem
Steve Phillips
Revere
Jack Reynolds
Qlaincy
Boston
Roxbury
Pat McCarthy
Lynnian
Tom Maynard
Harvard Crimson Dominates Unicorn In Schoolboy Relays
The Crimson claim class over Unicorn in the schoolboy B A A relay, noting Burns Halpin lead the Unicorn but Harvard’s steadier man-for-man lineup prevails. Labors of Jackson Taber Hedlund pairings and Syracuse bid for intercollegiates surface as Halpin rests before outdoor season.
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Ryder
Crimson
Burns
Harvard and Yale clash as Bingham faces Brown in big meets
Durbeys caused a poor finish near the final corner while the local manager notes a longer sprint to the first corner would help. Billy Bingham of Harvard has proven a reliable Crimson relay runner this indoor season and is poised for a strong outdoor campaign. He is set to meet Yale half-miler George Brown in major meets, with many predicting Bingham will outshine the Blue contender.
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Harvard
Crimson
Bingham
George Brown
Yale
World wrestling title clash and claims in early 20th century
The disputed bout touches Greco-Roman and catch as catch can claims. Zbyazko holds the Greco Roman crown after beating Ahberg, while Gotch is cited as catch as catch can champion. Assertions about Lurie Hackenschmidt and others are unsettled, with draws and previous meetings noted.
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Ratcevitch
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Boston Red Sox
New York Giants
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Boston
Wires Down Delay Braves and Red Sox News
No reports from the Braves at Macon or the Red Sox in Hot Springs due to downed wires across theMiddle Atlantic and Central States, leaving both camps without updates.
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RED Sox
Middle Atlantic
Central States
Macon
Hot Springs
Burns of Boston Defeats Braughn in Straight Falls
In Portsmouth New Hampshire Cyclone Burns defeated Hendrick Braughn of New York in straight falls, the first lasting 89 minutes with a double arm bar, the second just over 40 minutes. Curtain raiser saw Warmer Dryden lose to John Bruce of New York.
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N. H
Cyclone Burns
Boston
Hendrick Braughn
New York
Burns
Dryden
John Bruce
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