Red Sox Make Triumphant Entry Into Little Rock
Boston Americans arrive in Little Rock amid mild 72 degree weather as fans greet them. Managers set a 9 am warmup with veterans like Unglaub and Gessler confident, while newcomers McConnell Cicotte and Carlisle face nerves and competition for spots infield and outfield.
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Little Rock
Ark
Mike Finn
Gessler
Unglaub
Donahue
McGuire
Pruitt
McConnell
Donahues
Cicotte
Maier
Robertson
Carlisle
Harvard Track Meet Draws 600 Entries in Gymnasium
Harvard track management reports 600 entries for the gymnasium meet this Saturday. It is the largest entry total in Harvard athletics history. 59 cups will be awarded across events, with dormitory relay races expected to excite crowds as teams train hard and push night sessions.
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City League World Record Set By McCarthy Team
The McCarthy team rolled 1588 for total, likely a world record, surpassing the prior mark of 1571. Clark of the Boylstons achieved a standout string of 1AA in the Boylston Regal match.
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New York Yankees Defeat Hot Springs in charity game
Boston Americans players joined a New York Yankees vs Hot Springs exhibition in Hot Springs Arkansas. Tannehill, Laporte, Morgan and Stahl led the Manhattan side while Orth Hogg and Chesbro pitched for the visitors. The Yankees won 10 to 2 as Morgan and Laporte boosted fielding and pitching. Tannehill plans a trip to Little Rock soon.
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Auto Leader Now at Omaha
The German car in the New York to Paris race reached Chicago tonight after days on muddy northern Indiana roads. French car No. 2 remains in Chicago while the American car rests in Omaha. French car No. 1 was reported near Des Moines and the Italian car passed Carroll, Iowa at 5 PM.
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Track rivals clash again in inter-city meet
In Philadelphia on March 4 New York beat Metropolitan Association and Middle Atlantic Association 46 2 3 to 30 in a dual track meet. Melvin Sheppard, suspended for fouling Guy Haskins, crowded him in the 880 and then left the track. The referee ordered a rerun. New York runners did not compete and Haskins ran alone. Bacon of Irish American Club won the 880, Bromilow second, Boyle third.
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Ex fighter Grant dies by gas at his brother's home
John Grant a former prize fighter who had attempted suicide six times including a Brooklyn Bridge jump died today by gas asphyxiation at his brother's Brooklyn home. He rose to prominence defeating Cal McCarthy and drew with George Dixon and Oscar Gardner.
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John Grant
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Grant
Cal McCarthy
George Dixon
Oscar Gardner
Military Auto Tied Up En Route to Leavenworth
A military automobile that departed New York on February 18 for Fort Leavenworth stalled at Goffs Kansas today. It carried a message from Major General Frederick D. Grant to commandants of army posts along the New York to Paris race route and likely won’t reach Fort Leavenworth until late tonight.
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New York
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Horse Races At Fair Grounds Report Winners and Odds
New Orleans results list horses winning each race at the Fair Grounds on March 4. Miss Hepsburg paid 12 to 1 in race one, Topsy Robinson 5 to 1 in race two, Dandy Dancer 9 to 1 in race three, Hyperion Jr 5 to 1 in race four, and Keichamike 2 to 1 in the final race.
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Auto Show Preparations Underway at Mechanics Building
Mechanicsh Building gears up as auto show opens Saturday night with out of town exhibitors arriving to install displays. Boston dealers praise the season as ideal to boost retail sales across major cities while local dealers report a quiet week awaiting the opening and new models.
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New York
Chicago
Bergdoll Wins 128 Mile Open Car Race At Ormond
Louis J. Bergdoll drove a Benz to win the 128 mile amateur event at Ormond Daytona Beach. He completed the distance in 113 minutes 302.5 seconds, surpassing yesterday’s best by over 17 minutes. Stevens led early in a 60 hp American car before an accident. Kelsey retired at 50 miles due to engine trouble.
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Daytona Beach
Louis J. Bergdoll
Benz
Bergdoll
Stevens
R. G. Kelsey
Tufts Class Meet Tonight at Goddard Gymnasium
The Tufts College annual interclass meet will be held this evening in Goddard Gymnasium. Seven events are planned including a 20 yard dash 16 pound shot put a potato race pole vault running high jump and finals and trials in team races.
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Malden
Merrie
Daniels and Mate Win in Gotham Relay Victory
Charles M. Daniels of New York A. C. and Bud Goodwin defeated H. J. Handy of Illinois A. C. and C. D. Trudenbach of New York A. C. in a 100 yard relay at the sportsmen's show in Madison Square Garden by about 15 yards. Time 1m 67 1-5s. Daniels and Handy to swim a 300 yard match race tomorrow night.
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Charles M. Daniels
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Bud Goodwin
H. J. Handy
Illinois A. C
Chicago
C. D. Trudenbach
Madison Square Garden
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Frock Sold to Providence by Worcester Boston Pitcher Change
Pitcher Walter Frock, once sold to Boston Nationals for 2000 then returned to Worcester, has been sold to Providence by Jesse Burkett of the New England league.
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Boston Nationals
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Sports Notes and Gossip From The Times
A compact roundup of sports chatter touching boxing dog shows rowing and sailing. Mentions Bob Fitzsimmons with kennels in Buffalo debated Grand Challenge Cup at Henley, Burns and English heavies, New York Giants prophecy woes, John I Taylor stable finances, Ormond Beach auto races, Hackenschmidt vs Gotch, Boston Americans and Uncle Cy Young, and queries to Fred Lake about letters.
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Princeton Drops 73 Students for Midyear Failures
Princeton University announced that 73 students were dropped from the rolls for failures in the midyear examinations. The count exceeds last year's 58, attributed to a higher standard.
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N. J
Princeton University
Death claims well known football man
Johnstown banner reports Matthew McClung longtime football player and referee died yesterday in Joliet Illinois from blood poisoning caused by an infected tooth.
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Penn
Matthew McClung
Joliet, Ill
Paris Catches Bowling Fever
Paris has caught bowling fever with tenpin alleys spreading in 10 months to six venues. The city’s French patrons join an enthusiasm shared by American expatriates who first learned the game here and now exhibit waiting lists for lanes.
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Horne Dislocates Shoulder in Indoor Meet
Ann Arbor news reports Horne, a top recruit for trainer Keene Fitzpatrick at Michigan, dislocated his shoulder during a preliminary indoor pole vault on Saturday night and is deemed unlikely to make the varsity track squad.
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Horne
Keene Fitzpatrick
Michigan
Y M C A Teams Hold Dual Meet by Wire
Malden defeats Melrose 48 to 11 in a telegraph dual meet at Malden Y M C A. Mallen High School track team also beats Melrose High in a relay race with a time of 1 57 2 5.
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Canada Splits With A A U After Long Tension
After years of buildup the Canadian A A U and the American body sever their alliance. Canada bans American athletes under its federation while Longboat’s recent Park Square appearance sparked the rift. Olympic officials may bar Canadian affiliates due to the split and English amateur standards.
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Tech Defeats Holy Cross To Close Season
Tech beat Holy Cross 29 to 11 at the Tech gym to end the basketball season. Tech led 20 to 6 at halftime as Wentworth and Stevens paced the offense with multiple goals and fouls. The junior roster and coaches saw a fast pace and clear advantage for Tech throughout the snappy game.
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Baldwin to Box Robson Here March 25
Matty Baldwin of Charlestown and Spike Robson of England will meet in a boxing match at the Armory Athletic Association. The bout is set for Wednesday evening March 25, with the Armory Club postponing its meeting one night to accommodate the Boston Athletic Association hosting national championships March 23 and 24 at Mechanics' Building.
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Charlestown
Spike Robson
England
Armory Athletic Association
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Badgers to send two crews to Poughkeepsie regatta
University of Wisconsin announces only the varsity and freshman eight crews will race at the Poughkeepsie regatta next June unless a new four oared shell is funded. The old boat has outlived its usefulness and replacing it would cost 450 dollars, money the athletic association cannot raise.
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Champion Cubs Off For Training Grounds
Nine members of the Chicago National League team that holds the world championship left Chicago for West Baden Indiana to begin spring training. Manager Frank Chase led the group and after a few days the full squad will move south for exhibition games.
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West Baden
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Frank Chase
Penn Cricketers Refuse to Play Harvard
The University of Pennsylvania faculty orders the cricket team to refuse Harvard in the annual cricket league game. Penn, last year’s champion, risks losing the cricket championship this year, mirroring a prior basketball refusal against Harvard.
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Penn
University of Pennsylvania
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Gossip of the Boxers in Los Angeles Matches
Boxing notes from Los Angeles recounts a rapid Britt Nelson contest and previews Conlon versus McGovern for the splinterweight title on the 13th. Tommy Quill vs Jim Bonner is set for next week at the Armory Athletic Club as Brockton’s star builds stature. Three New England clubs pursue Jimmy Briggs and Dick Nelson for another bout amid scheduling disputes.
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Boston Boys Excel in Georgetown Athletics
Boston youths dominate Georgetown University athletics with Joseph McLaughlin as baseball manager and Dr Joe Reilly guiding track and football. Joe O Neill leads basketball, Clif Woods runs crew, while Reilly gains recognition coaching football and track. The photo captures their group on North Hall steps.
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Joe Reilly
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Bowling Notes From Local Leagues Highlight Records And Pundits
Donald McPhee of the Casino alleys declares he may never roll again after Old Brad defeats him in a practice match. Salem dominates the American Express league with 38 wins 18 losses as O’Donnell leads in average. McCarthy’s team posts a 567 single, breaking Wildey’s 563 mark, with 571 as the world candlepin team single. Martel from Lowell, Tufts Medical student, tallies 309 for three strings against Poehler’s 316. Armstrong’s vivid hosiery sparks discussion at Wildey, while Colonel George B. Dovey watches. J Middleby Junior tops Bakers Supply with 35–17, Colohan 93 average. Regal alleys see Smith average 100 after 19 strings. Rexford Greater Boston visits Casino alleys Friday to face Williams Pets.
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Heavyweight wrestling added to Armory championships
Armory Athletic Association plans a heavyweight class at the March 20 wrestling championships if enough entries appear. Local amateurs respond strongly and the four original classes are expected to be well filled. This marks the first New England amateur championships in about a dozen years.
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Nine hour law closes Southern Pacific telegraph offices in Louisiana
In New Orleans on March 4 the nine hour law affecting railroad telegraphers led to about 24 percent of Southern Pacific telegraph offices in Louisiana being closed today.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
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Mexico Guatemala reach friendly settlement after Barillas death
Mexico and Guatemala announce a friendly settlement of diplomatic difficulties stemming from the assassination of General Barillas in Mexico City last April. Both nations pledge to maintain peace and cooperation.
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More Power For R. R. Board Advances In Legislature
Boston and other business leaders urged granting railroad commissioners full authority to enforce orders and use courts to compel compliance. Brandeis and Lawrence criticized merger prospects between Boston & Maine and New Haven, arguing passenger service is poor and a public hearing should precede any consolidation. The committee planned to revisit the merger proposal on March 19 after the special commission reports.
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Long Silence Costs Him 2500 in Equity Suit
Edward F Porter aged about 90 filed against attorney Lewis Howes 86 seeking reconveyance of a $2500 estate tied as security for legal services dating from 1876. Judge Fox dismissed the bill deeming the silence of 28 years excessive. Howes had collected rents while Porter failed to pay the $3900 bill.
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Kennedy's Shampoo Promo Leaves Barbershop Clamoring
A quirky clipping touts Kennedy's Liquid Shampoo with bold claims of dandruff control. The ad mentions Kennedy's Barber and a Puriture House at 42 Port, urging readers to insist on the product.
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