Ward's Braves Are a Happy Family
Charlottesville dispatch details the Boston Nationals eastern division bonding during winter. Players like Doc Miller Jack Spratt Duke Farrell Jeff Pfeffer and Pete Houser reflect on training and friendly camaraderie while sharing stories of winter activities and travel.
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Charlottesville
Boston Nationals
Braves
Doc” Miller
Jack” Spratt
el’ Donnelly
Vermont Foxes
Poultney
Proctor
Spratt
Jack
Inter
University of Vira
Promes
Boston
Duke” Farrell
Kling
New York
Mary Peter Kelley
Oston
Farrell
Jeff
Pfeffer
May Silence Ee-Yah Yell May Silence Ee-Yah Yell
Hughey Jennings is badly crippled from a 1924 automobile crash and may not coach or play this season. Trainer Harry Tuthill will pursue a special recovery program as Jennings’ wrist and leg limitations likely prevent full return before opening day.
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Monroe
Hughey Jennings
Harry Tuthill
Jennings
Ashe Tiger
Tuthill
Roxbury Latin Opens Three Day Interclass Track Meet
Roxbury Latin School begins a three day interclass track meet with a large entry list. Cups include Harvard for top class points, Yale for second, Roxbury Latin Athletic Association for top individual scorer, Tripod for runner up, and teachers’ and manager’s cups for top lower classes and third place overall.
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Roxbury Latin School
Highland District
George F. Fiske
Anson Offered Leadership of Pittsburg Team
Chicago dated March 5 report that President John T. Powers of the Columbian Baseball league announced Adrian C. Anson, former head of the Chicago Nationals, had been offered the leadership of the Pittsburg team in the Columbian league.
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Chicago
John T. Powers
Columbian Baseball League
Adrian C. Anson
Chicago Nationals
Pittsburg
Wesleyan Tennis Schedule Set for Nine Matches
Wesleyan releases a nine match tennis schedule with five home dates in Middletown. Trinity replaces Yale and Dartmouth replaces Connecticut Agricultural College in the lineup. The slate runs from April 30 to June 8 with matches at Providence Boston Williamstown and Burlington and includes the Intercollegiate event in Boston.
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Middletown
Genn
Wesleyan
Trinity
Yale
Dartmouth
Connecticut Agricultural College
Union
Brown
Providences
Stevens Institute
Dart Mouth
Amherst
Intercollegiate
Boston
Williams
Williamstown
University of Vermont
Burlington
SemiPro Baseball Teams Seek 1912 Schedules in New England
Various Boston area clubs announce open dates for 1912 schedules. Kenwood Royals and Winchester Highlands A C seek matches with eastern teams for May June periods. Dorchester Centre Association and Walnuts of Roxbury outline strong rosters and contact points for arranging games within driving distance of Boston.
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New York City
Boston
Stanley Dunne
West 130Th Street
New York
N. Y
B. Y
F. A. Watson
Give
Menses Y. M. CC
Ashburton Place
Mass
Winchester Highlands A. C
Massachusetts
Kenneth B. Park
Forest Street
Winchester Highlands
Dorchester Centre Association
Norfolks
Clapp Memorial
Weymouth
South Hanover
Newton C. C
Harbor Fort
Dorchester
John P. Geary
Melvinside Terrace
Walnuts of
Roxbury
Greater Boston
Tom O'Brien
Fall River N. E
O'Connell
Finn
Roxbury Latin
Foley
Burke
Countie
Bowes
High School of Commerce
Phelan
Whalley and Murray
Boston Latin
Reilly
Shields
Boston College
McIntyre
Watkins
O’brien
Van
Y Ve
Semele
Romars
O’ Ne
Yale to Copy English Stroke Style in Aquatics Races
Yale rowing considers adopting English stroke methods as it looks to bolster Blue crews for the coming season. Experts note England and Oxford Cambridge programs lag American crews, with Hunley pace and Henley tradition cited as influence.
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Yale
Yale Navy
Courtney
Cornell
Jim Wray
Harvard
England
Oxford
Cambridge
New London
Al Palzer set for local boxing show amid rising promoter costs
The article notes Al Palzer, the New York hopeful, touring theatres next week with a schedule heavy on opponents like Johnson and Langford. West Coast work features Joe Rivers vs Jack White in Vernon on March 16, aiming for a July 4 match with Wolgast, while Tortorich plans to quit boxing amid rising costs and promoter frustrations.
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al Palzer
Tom O’rourke
New York
Johnson
Jeanette
Langford
McVey
Jim Flynn
Carl Morris
White
Delaney
Tom Kennedy
al Kaufman
Joe Rivers
Jack White
Chicago
Vernon
Cal
Rivers
Wolgast
New Orleans
Dominick J. Tortorich
Westside
A. C
Orleans
England
Boxing Inquiries and Championship Clarifications
Letters discuss Alex Mac Lean Eddie Mack and Boston boxers. Queries cover ticket eligibility for BAA members amateur tournament at Mechanics Building, NA AAVU boat tickets, track measurement rules 18 inches from the pole, Battling Nelson light champ history, and welterweight title dispute among several contenders including Jake Stahl.
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Alex MacLean
Eddie Mack
Boston
Sam Langford
Joe Jeanette
Mechanics’ Building
Chelsea
Nelson
Joe Gans
San Fracisco
Ad Wolgast
Richmond
Mie
Jake Stahl
Red Sox
Joe B
Southland Ante Season Gossip Hints at Farm Moves
The article previews early season shifts as infielder Lemon may go to Squashtown Sr for development while pitching staff decisions loom for manager Catherine. It notes Whiffles improving, Phoney the new infielder showing strength, and Harold McPhitt competing with Eddie Collins for second base. Cubs scouted trio Chingle Whack Flickerty, with Schulte Sheckard Hofman likely retained. youths slated for North Bend with strings.
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Lemon
Squashtown, Sr
Catherine Most
Phoney
Hans Wagner
San Antonio
Eddie Collins
Harold McPhitt
Kinakanick High School
Harold
Mack
Collins
Chingle
Whack
Flickerty
Cubs
Murphy
Schulte
Sheckard
Hofman
North Bend
Dartmouth Cuts First Cutdown in Green Squad
Hanover N H March 5 Candidates for the Green baseball squad were reduced for the first time today with the batterymen retained and infielders cut to 14 including five for shortstop. Twelve outfielders remain setting up a battle for a single outfield spot. Another round of cuts was expected midweek as infielders practiced in the cage and Coach Woods praised the early showing.
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Pete
Houser
Maine Woods
George Tyler
Derry
N. H
Joe’’ Monahan
Harvard Cage
Billy’’ Jones
Millinocket
St. Croix
New Brunswick
Gore
Maine
Jones
Harry Mengert
Pitcher Brady
Pitcher Ed Donnelly
Jim Neary
Doc” Miller
New York
Jay Kirke
Mleischmann
Hanover
Coach Woods
Washington Spring Golf Tourney Draws 231 Golfers
March 5 reports 231 players entered the eighth annual spring golf tournament in Washington. Gardner of Provident, R I led after day one, with Walter J. Travis of Garden City, L I and Fownes Jr. and Allan Lord of Chevy Chase among notable entrants.
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Washington
Walter J. Travis
Garden City
L. I
C. H. Gardner
Providente
R. I
Gardner
Ww. C. Fownes, Jr
Allan Lord
Chevy Chase
Real box fighter May be Palzer stepping into pro ring
The piece notes Al Palzer is nearing full professional boxing status with emerging combat experience and a growing press interest around his German sounding name. The tone suggests a favorable push toward recognition in the sport.
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al Palzer
Washington or St. Louis Eye Houn' Dawg Role
Open propositions debate whether Washington or St. Louis will volunteer as the houn dawg of the American league. Agreement likely to split the role with no favoritism shown.
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Washington
St. Louis
American League
First Practice of Tech Rowing Crew Debuts at Gym
Tech held its first rowing practice in the gym with twenty men including five holdovers from last year. The team will race Annapolis after three weeks of practice, with Captain Gere leading and support from Upham Whittlesy Sweet Gere and coxswain Whettinger. Coach O Leary from Union Boat Club is expected to coach again.
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Tech
Annapolis
O'Leary
Union Boat Club
Gere
E. Upham
J. E. Whittlesy
H. A. Sweet
E. C. Gere
E. B. Whettinger
Flivver for Connie Mack as Piper Excels Failing Debut
A young infielding hopeful named Piper delivered a disastrous first showing that ended his chances with Connie Mack. The session ended abruptly as the curtain fell on the newcomer, marking a memorable misstep in Mack's lineup analysis.
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Connie Mack
Connie
Jake Beckley
Piper
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