Giants Manager McGraw and Collins Contrast in Handling Players
The World of Sport column contrasts John J. McGraw and James Collins in their leadership styles with the New York Giants and Boston Americans, noting McGraw’s strict, distant approach and Collins’ sociable, close ties with players. It also critiques amateurism in college sports and cites alarming boxing fatalities attributed to past ring figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McGraw
Christy Mathewson
McGraw
Jimmy Collins
Boston
Collins
Hart Exeter Shot Putter Nears Le Moyne Record
Hart of Exeter dominates interscholastic shot put events at the B A A A A A meet. He has won three consecutive titles with throws around 39 to 41 feet and in practice reaching near 45 feet, aiming to surpass the 45 feet 9 1/2 inch interscholastic standard set by Harry Le Moyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Exeter
LE Moyne
Harry le Moyne
EF. J. Hart
Washington
Left Off the Olympic Team Shock for Irish American Club
The American Olympic committee faces criticism for its Athens selections. Named omissions include Melvin Sheppard and Martin Sheridan of the Irish American A C of New York J D Lightbody of Chicago Co L Parsons of California E B Parsons of Yale John Flanagan of New York S S Jones of the New York A C and W W Coe formerly of Somerville. Titness and college faculty objections cited. Flanagan reportedly cannot be spared from the New York police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Sheppard
Martin Sheridan
A. C
New York
J. D. Lightbody
Chicago
Co. L. Parsons
California
E. B. Parsons
Yale
John Flanagan
S. Jones
New York A. C
W. W. Coe
Somerville
Flanagan
Schick Enters 60 Yards at A A U Championship
New York March 4 W A Shick former Harvard track captain has entered the 60 yard A A U championship at the Pastime games in Madison Square Garden on March 17 He holds the world record 9 4 5 seconds for 100 yards and comes with a formidable college career backing his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. A. Shick
Harvard
Madison Square Garden
Schick
Gray hair prompts death after poisoning attempt in Punxsutawney
Mrs. William Thomas of Eleanora swallowed poison as her hair grayed and then threatened to kill a doctor who tried to save her. She died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punsutawney
Penn
William Thomas
Eleanora
Players Had Happy Sunday
The Boston American players enjoyed sunny weather in Hot Springs Arkansas on March 4. They went driving riding and fishing along the Ouachita River returning late with bass and trout. Manager Collins plans travel to Buffalo then Washington en route to Macon as Unglaub's status remains uncertain.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Selbach
Parent
Tannehill
Ouachita River
Collins
Buffalo
Washington
Macon
Unglaub
Outlaws
Stubbs to Play Dorsey Tonight in Pool Challenge
English Tom Dorsey fresh from New England pool title faces William Stubbs of Lowell, Canada champion, in a 450-ball wager of 50 dollars per side. First 150 balls tonight at Murray & Irwin's, remainder over tomorrow and Wednesday evenings with John T. McHale as potential challenger.
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Horaces. Fogel
Philadelphia Telegraph
Professor Young
Cornell
England
Vogel
America
Tom’ Dorsey
New England
William Stubbs
Lowell
Canada
John T. McHale
McHale
Murray & Irwin’s
Man Found Frozen in Barn After 18 Mile Trek
Virgil T. Payson, 27, of Warren, was found in a Newcastle barn with both legs frozen to the knees and in exhaustion. He recalls nothing except walking from Warren to Newcastle, about 18 miles, and entering the barn Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damariscotta
Virgil T. Payson
Warren
Newcastle
Mayor Fitzgerald Plans Brief Vacation With Lighting Inspectors
Acting mayor to take a short trip then meet Schoolhouse Commissioner Logue and Lamp Commissioner Hern in Washington or New York. The group will tour and inspect public lighting departments during the outing.
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Fitzgerald
Logue
Hern
Washington
New York
South Boston Star Brown Returns as Interscholastic Standings Stir
South Boston’s star player Brown is back after a three month absence. The South Boston squad, now healthy, faces East Boston as the league battle tightens. Roxbury High’s one point loss to Dorchester reshapes standings with Dorchester in second and Roxbury chasing. Upcoming games include Mechanic Arts at English High and West Roxbury at Boston Latin with Roxbury at Dorchester looming Friday. League table shows Boston leading with 10–1, Dorchester 9–2, Roxbury 8–2, West Roxbury 3–5, English High 4–9, Mechanic Arts 0–9, South Boston 2–9.
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South Boston
Brown
Peninsular Five
East Boston
Noddle Islanders
Roxbury High
Dorchester
Roxbury
Mechanic Arts
English High
West Roxbury
Boston Latin
Boston
Daniels' Mark Rejected by English Swim Authorities
The 100 yard record of 57.3 seconds set by C. M. Daniels at the New York A. C. meet was rejected by the British Amateur Athletic Association because the race was a handicap, not scratch. The AKU and Thames rivalry are noted, with Healy's 57.85 seconds also rejected for attire reasons.
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NW York
C. M. Daniels
New York A. C
Daniels
Amateur Athletic Union
Thames
W. C. J. Kelly
British Amateur Athletic Association
J. E. Sullivan
American Association
Kelly
Cecil Healy
Colleges Search for Revenue to Sustain Rowing Crews
New York report on college rowing finances notes chronic funding gaps as crews cost a lot and generate little income. Alumni study business models from the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen, proposing railroads share receipts and transport revenues to support maintenance and events.
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New York
Wisconsin
Poughkeepsie
Badgers
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Sid ney Drew Declares Bankrupt in New York
Sidney Drew, a vaudeville actor and brother of John Drew, files a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing assets limited to clothing and a few personal items. He seeks relief from debts of 3172 dollars and notes ongoing weekly earnings of 250 to 400 dollars with his wife.
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New York
Sidney Drew
Sidney
John Drew
Now 15 Cents for a Shave in Boston
Barbers in Boston plan a raise from 10 to 15 cents for a shave citing higher soap costs and hinting that razor prices may follow. The piece imagines wall beards as men struggle to afford grooming.
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Boston
Mike Twin Sullivan To Meet Joe Gans In Los Angeles Bout
Mike Sullivan of Cambridge and Joe Gans will clash in an outdoor 142 pound bout in Los Angeles scheduled a week from next Friday. Gans holds a two-fight edge after a 15 round decision over Sullivan in San Francisco earlier this year, with Sullivan claiming a prior draw in Baltimore. The piece notes debates over crowd appeal for colored boxers and cites Dixon and Jackson as examples of drawing power against white opposition.
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Baltimore
Mike
Gans and Sullivan
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
George Dixon
Peter Jackson
Two Big Chelsea Boxing Cards Spark Local Interest
Gossip of the boxers previews two Chelsea shows this week featuring Honey Mellody vs Terry Martin and Matty Baldwin vs Tommy Murphy. Philadelphia bouts include Warry Forbes vs Tommy O’Toole. Cambridge heavyweight title clash Gaines vs Farrissey. Sullivan vs Hugo Kelly set for Colma next Friday. amateur nationals in San Francisco April 4 and 6.
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Honey Mellody
Terry Martin
Chelsea
Harry Forbes
Tommy O'Toole
Philadelphia
George Ashley
Jig Stone
Gloucester
Dick Fitzpatrick
Frank Morgan
Pittsburg
Kid Taylor
Kid Herman
Peoria
Ill
Matty Matthews
Charley Hitte
Albany
Blink McCloskey
Kid Williams
New York
Matty Baldwin
Tommy Murphy
Jack Twin Sullivan
Hugo Kelly
Colma
Jack Doherty
Perry Oneenan
Milwaukee
Artie Simms
Jack Whittaker
Columbus
Lincoln Club
Billy Pierce
Terry McGovern
New England
Martin
Mellody
Jimmy Hanlon
Jack Flanagan
Cambridge
Jerry Gaines
Mickey Farrissey
Tommy Burns
Marvin Hart
Kelly
Jack O’brien
Sullivan
Jeffries
Jeff
O’brien
Bob Edgren
New York World
Bob Fitzsimmons
al Wauffman
Forbes
O'Toole
San Francisco
Olympic Club
Pacific Coast
Eddie Graney
P. C
Lawrence
Lenore
Temple
Willie Riley
Henry Horan
Reilly Drives Effort for New Interstate Base Ball League
Sec Reilly works day and night to organize the Interstate base ball league. A meeting next Sunday in Taunton aims to finalize schedule and arrangements for the season with Brockton and nearby cities showing strong interest and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Interstate Baseball League
James H. Reilly
Brockton
Reilly
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Attleboro
North Attleboro
Local youth basketball teams seek matchups by weight
The Lindsey Boys' Club second team seeks games with 100 110 pound teams. J B Burke Cambridge. Riverside A C wants games with 105 pound teams against Queen Quality Juniors Roxbury Athletics St Johns Roxbury South Bay Juniors Pinger A C potential. W Shea East Boston. Boylston Juniors Jamaica Plain seeks 99 100 pound games against Queen Quality Tyre A C South Bay Juniors. W Andrew Jamaica Plain.
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Lindsey Boys
J. B. Burke
Mill Street
Cambridge
Riverside A. C
Queen Quality
Roxbury
St. John’s
South Bay
Pinger A. C
W. Shea
Winthrop Street
East Boston
Boylston Juniors
Jamaica Plain
Tyre A. C
South Bay Juniors
W. Andrew
Boylston Avenue
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Syracuse
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Kid Lavigne
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Guydon
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George Stout
Eugene Bezenah
Jack Donnelly
Tom Mulachey
Owen Swift
Mechanics’ Hall
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Columbus Avenue
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John J. M’graw
Wepoleon
Evi
Dently
Stubbs
Dorsey
Mark
Mitchell
Washington Street
Mike Twin
Joe Gans
Jimmy Britt
Nelson
Mike “Twin” Sullivan
Cluett, Peabody & CO
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