Missing players prompt alarm as Lake Red Sox search continues
Reported absences include catcher Spencer and pitcher Ryan with others like McConnell Stahl Niles Donahue Burchell Check and Tris Speaker noted. Outfield practice not started. Cy Morgan in uniform. Thoney bedridden. Gessler and California contingent not yet arrived.
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McConnell
Stahl
Niles
Donahue
Burchell
Check
Tris Speaker
Big Spencer
Ryan
Gessler
California
Thoney
Speaker
Lake
Spencer
Red Sox
Philadelphia
St. Louis Browns
Taylor
Red Sox Spring Camp Begins With Injuries and Return of Speaker
MOT SPRINGS Ark March 3. An early practice exposed Red Sox speed mishaps at Hot Springs leaving McConnell Niles and Stahl with minor injuries while Donahue Burchell and Check need care. Tris Speaker rejoined the squad and joined practice briefly.
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Mot Springs
Ark
Red Sox
Green
McConnell
Niles
Jake Stahl
Pat Donahue
Burchell
Check
Baseball Squad Receives Arkansas Diamond Ring At Presentation
A newspaper squad member was presented with an Arkansas diamond ring during today’s event. The squad welcomed three or four local boys in baseball garb, noting Tocal talent and bath complaints from hot mineral waters. Louis Mann attended with Red Sox players invited. about a dozen attended. Manager Lake swapped red and blue coats for sweater coats for practicality. Heinie Wagner, Ehman, French, Cicotte, Madden, McConnell, Charlie Green appear among team notes with weight and appetite remarks.
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Red Sox
Lord
Wagner
McConnell
Stahl
French
Niles
Danzig
Gardner
University of Vermont
Steele
Wood
Burchell
Ehman
Lake
Little Rock
Tocal
Louis Mann
Heinie Wagner
Jle
Cicotte
Madden
Charlie Green
Charlie
Cy Young Forced Release by Boston Club Amid Criger Ties
Cy Young secured his release from Boston after a meeting in Chicago following a trade and shifting rosters. He had vowed not to pitch there without Lou Criger, and the decision came as Criger moved to St. Louis with Spencer for cash. The star pitcher left to preserve a battery partnership and box office draw, despite Boston’s right to retain him.
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Jake Stahl
Hot Springs
McConnell
Lake
Ambie
Lord
Jhe
Madden
Pat Donahue
Tommie
Butch
Cy’ Young
Lou Criger
Laporte
Niles
John S. Taylor
Chicago
Young End
Criger
Boston
St. Louis
Spencer
Baseball
Taylor
Talor
Young
Bresnahan
New York
Fourth of Post Series in Boston Bowling Tournament
Tonight marks the fourth night of the Boston Post big pin tournament at the Boston alleys on Arch Street to select a six man team for the national finals in New York in May. Fifty one competitors have entered the first three nights, with cups offered for high average and high three-string total, and a large turnout expected.
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Boston Post
Boston
Post
New York
National Bowling Association
Arch Street
Faneuils Best Beacons In Commercial League Bowls
The Faneuil team swept three points from the Beacons at the Boston alleys while North Shore took two points to Roslindale's one. Kinsman starred with a 222 high single and 603 total. several bowlers will appear in tonight's Post tourney.
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Faneuil
Beacons
Boston
North Shore
Roslindale
Kinsman
Faneuils
Penn Defeats Columbia 28 to 12 in Rough Matchup
The University of Pennsylvania basketball team beat Columbia University 28 to 12 in Philadelphia. A third game may be arranged to decide the Mast championship, with the winner advancing to face the University of Chicago.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University
University of Chicago
Revere Loses To Reading In Close Season Finale
In a tight season closer Revere High fell to Reading High 16 to 1b. The Revere second team defeated Reading 12 to 6.
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Revere High
Reading High
Revere
Reading
Harvard Yale Dual Meet Ends With Polo Victory For Harvard
Harvard loses the Yale dual meet 31 to 22 in swimming at Brookline baths but wins the water polo clash 5 to 2. Cutler leads Harvard in multiple sprints and individual events as Amherst defeats Brown in the invitation relay. Open events feature Al McCormack winning the plunge for distance and notable displays from Brookline Swimming Club members.
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Harvard
Yale
Brookline
Crimson
Boston
al McCormack
Amherst
Brown
James B. Greene
Cutler
Howe
Hoyt
Richards
Winslow
Imne
Stoddard
Walmer
Jose
Hughes
Reid
Grant
Vogel
Rice
Aspinwall
Withington
Ladd
Allen
Hooper
Merriam
Capt
Esterbrook
Princell
Orthwein
Gordy
Otis
Bowman
Manny
Palmer
Barnes
Walter Cray
B. Bray
If. O'Day
B. Ss. C
Ween_ ld
1. Wesner
B. S. Co
B. James
L. Johnson
B.S. C
BE. Untersee
H. O'Day
F. O'Loughlin
Ben James
Dean James
J. Stoddard
Frank Jouannette
American sprinters face rival views and rival rivals
Arthur Duffey Colamy describes Charley Daniels as a premier indoor swimming sprinter while noting skepticism from Australia and Britain toward his times. The column praises Daniels, compares Hayes Shrubb and Sheppard in distance events, and highlights Gardner versus Mel Winnon in a recent boxing bout.
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Charley Daniels
Daniels
England
Britain
America
Australia
R. E. Walker
Barney Willian
Peary Polar Reach and Northward Habitation Questions
Inquiries cover Robert Peary's farthest polar reach and any habitation found that far north, plus notes on his record and related explorations. Also includes sport and gaming questions from a 1900s-era reader, seeking era context and names.
Nationals Leave for the South
Colonel George Dovey and the Doves depart Boston for Southern training grounds with a small advance party and war correspondents. Catcher Jim Ball will be the sole player in the initial group, joined by trainer Jim Neary as the train proceeds via New York to Augusta.
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George Dovey
Doves
Boston
Jim Ball
Harvard
Jim Neary
Boston Nationals
Washington
Georgia
New York
Twenty-third Street Ferry
Augusta
Bill
Dahlen
Mattern
Tuckey
Gus Dorner
Thomas
Shortstop
Capital
Rank Bowerman
Chicago
Bowerman
Dovey
High School Track Meet Set for March 20
The Boston High School Association indoor track meeting was chosen for March 20 at Mechanic Arts High School with likely site at South Armory on Irvington street. Dorchester and Charlestown high schools earned league membership.
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Boston High School Association
Mechanic Arts High School
South Armory
Irvington Street
Dorchester
Charlestown
Dickenson Elected Somerville High School Coach
Alfred F. Dickenson was yesterday elected as coach for Somerville High School baseball candidates. His four years as a player on Brown's fastest team carried weight in the decision. Battery candidates begin work this afternoon at Tufts College gym under the new coach.
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Alfred FF. Dickenson
Somerville High School
Dickenson
Brown
Tufts College
Winthrop High Wins Close Contest
Winthrop High defeated Springfield High 82 to 33 in a fast and closely played game this evening at Winthrop High School.
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Winthrop High
Winthrop
Springfield High
Knights of Columbus bowling league action at Somerset alleys
Important K O C league matches roll tonight at Somerset alleys Arlington the second division leader meets Mr Bowdoin third division leader at 8 30 oclock semi finals for second teams in each division begin at the same venue Natick leader of the first division faces Lexington leader of the second division Dorchester Lower Mills leader of the third division will bowl next week
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Knights of Columbus
Somerset
Arlington
Mr. Bowdoin
Natick
Lexington
Dorchester Lower Mills
Somerville Beats Boston in 60–19 Victory
Somerville VY. M. A. defeated Boston Y. MM. G. A. 60 to 19 in a lopsided evening game at Somerville.
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Somerville
Boston
Somerville VY. M. A
Boston Y. MM. G. A
Jeffries Arrives in New York for vaudeville engagement
James J. Jeffries the former world boxing champion arrived at Grand Central from Chicago with his wife and Sam Berger. Police struggled to control thousands of fans as Jeffries avoided questions about a Johnson rematch and promised to train for months before any return to the ring.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
Grand Central Station
Chicago
Jeffries
Sam Berger
Berger
Johnson
Jeffi
Tiotel Albany
Moran and Murphy Agree to 10 Round Bout in New York
Tommy Murphy of New York signs to fight Owen Moran of Britain in a 10 round featherweight bout at a New York club on March 15, at 132 pounds. They previously met in a 10 round draw at the National A C of New York. Abe Attell signs for two more bouts and is set to meet Young Pierce on March 10 and Tommy O Toole on March 17 in Philadelphia. Billy Gardner avoids major injuries after a cut over the eye from Bill McKinnon, with a return appearance next week at the Old Howard.
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Gardner-McKinnon
Armory Club
Gardner
Big Bill
Science
Mel Winnon
Tommy Murphy
New York
Owen Moran
National A. C
Moran
Murphy
Abe Attell
Young Pierce
Philadelphia
Olympic A. C
Essington
Penn
Tommy O'Toole
Jimmy Gardner
Bill McKinn
Jimmy
McKinnon
Old Howard
Billy
Kid Toeke
Eddie Murphy
Faneuil Hall
A. C
Boston
Johnny Willetts
Quakertown
Locke
Willetts
Flo
Charley Griffin
Motor Club is Formed in Boston City
The Boston Motor Club becomes a reality after a Hotel Oxford gathering. Temporary incorporators were elected with FE A Gilmore as president and J B Sullivan as vice president. A slate of permanent officers and directors was named for voting in one month.
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Boston Motor Club
Oxford
FE. A. Gilmore
J. B. Sullivan
A. B. Henry
E. P. Weber
R. R. Ross
H. H. Love
A. E. Adams
W. A. Thibodeau
F. E. Tucker
W. E. Dunbar
A. B. Henley
Dorchester High Holds Annual Athletic Meet
Over 500 pupils attended the Dorchester High School athletic meet. Edward C. Hardy led scoring with a 300 yard dash win and a second in the 60 yard dash. Charles Trarding and George Leavens topped the 1000 yard dash, while M Hodgkins won the shot put. Team races saw upper middlemen defeat juniors and seniors beat lower middlemen.
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Dorchester High School
Edward C. Hardy
Charles Trarding
George Leavens
Charles Williams
Edward ¢. Hardy
Charles Jones
Herman Jacobs
Samuel London
Edward Urdy
George Dyke
George Gilbody
George Lenavens
M. Hodgkins
Charles Toern
B A A Holds Preliminaries in Amateur Boxing Tournament
The Boston area amateur tournament held preliminaries with 18 bouts across 115 125 and 145 pound classes. Second round results include J Tessa Danvers defeating J Rhodes Waltham and A Sheldon Boston advancing.
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Club Gymnasium
J. Tessa
Danvers
J. Rhodes
Waltham
A. Sheldon
Boston
Bert Thompson
Abington
J. V. Daly
South Boston
John Noble
AL Heuser
Roxbury
J. Waskett
East Boston
Frank Riley
Irving Stanley
Somerville
Dave Powers
Malden
J. Kilday
Mattapan
Jacob Capaul
Jamaica Plain
J. Camp
D. Carlin
Langford and Walsh Draw Big Crowds at Newton Night
Sam Langford and Jim Walsh receive strong fan reception at the Howard as they perform sketches. The venue has broken crowd records with the colored wonder and the Newton boxer. Cambridge night is set for tonight and Newton night for Saturday.
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Sam Langford
Jimmy Walsh
the Howard
Colored Wonder
Boxer
Newton
Playhouse
Tonnight
Cambridge
Dorchester High School Plans Dance at Jubilee Hall
Dorchester High School crew schedules a dance at Jubilee Hall next Wednesday evening led by floor director Captain W. J. Fletchner. The matrons are Miss Farmer, Miss Stratton, and Miss Trumphrey, three teachers at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester High School
Jubilee Hall
Miss Farmer
Cutler Triumphs 300 To 0 In Hub Billiard Match
In the Hub billiard rooms at their balk line Albert G. Cutler defeated M. Van Dyke by a score of 300 to 0. The dominant performance secured the win for Cutler in the straight pool contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Cutler
M. van Dyke
Cutler
Lean defeats Mason in three-cushion exhibition
Jesse Lean beat A. Mason 40 to 23 in a three-cushion carrom exhibition at the Imperial billiard room last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lean
A. Mason
Imperial Billiard Room
Mechanics Building to Host Fairyland Auto Show
The Mechanics Building is transforming into a fairyland for the Boston Automobile Dealers Association show opening Saturday night. The Hall of Arches will dazzle from every angle with arches, 500 added lights, and the Goddess of Genius statue in the red and gold main hall plus three orchestras and daily concerts.
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Mechanics
Boston Automobile Dealers’ Association
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Arkansas
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George Brewill
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John L. Sullivan
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Arthur D. Cooper
Drug League
Murray & Irwin
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Pia Grad
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Regal Elleys Adams Square
Penne
Regal
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United Drug Cotan
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Dean
Carterarier & Meigs Co
Fox Fultz Co
Iss Patch Co Verter
Hoagland Curtis Drug
Augustine
Derry
Furniture League
Adams Square Aileys
Atkinson
Osgood
Ferdinand Bikie Dole
A. H. Davenport & Co
C. B. Moller
Oxford Club
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Owen
Tommy
Bob Wilson
Utica
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Lawrence
Wilson
Howard
Langford
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Chelsea
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Teach Cross
Motor Club
A. Gilmore
Hardy
Dorchester High
Langford and Walsh
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Lean
Mechanics Building
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