Controversy Over Spikes and Track Rules Riles 1900s Fans
In a lively collection of notes from Harvard to Colgate, reactions to indoor track spikes spark debate as older norms clash with modern rules. Harvard’s Billy Meanix faces penalties for hurdle fouls and spike use while clubs like Winged Shield eye prominence in hockey and boxing. The piece notes future drill plans and looming regatta bids, including Philadelphia’s Henley prospects and the People’s regatta on July 4.
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Billy Meanix
Harvard
Meanix
Billy
Ninth Regiment
Scrambled sports chat ponders rules and results
The fragment debates sprinting rules under different authorities and asks if pro runners are organized. It also references college hockey, noting uncertainty whether Yale or Princeton won a two game series with mixed results.
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Yale
Princeton
Secon
Bout remark sparks boxing bout guessing in Lawrence
In an office discussion about the Jack Britton Tommy Hickson match in Lawrence, letters show two views. One writer favored Britton, the other preferred Robson, revealing split sentiment on the outcome.
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Ancherene
Joe Finneran
Jack Mcmnaid
Jack Britton
Tommy Hickson
Lawrence
Britton
Robson
Boxing Gossip B and Tonight's Top Cards at Several Clubs
Boxings gossip lists upcoming bouts across multiple clubs including A. C. Beverly Charlestown and Brockton with 12 round features featuring Doe Algy Connolly Lajoie and Alberts Laurett. Other card notes cover Joe Farren Joe Connolly McKinnon Anderson and Caponi misidentification at various venues.
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North Shore A. C
Beverly
Joe Connolly
Charlestown
Mrin
Harp
Young Lajoie
Brockton
George Alger
Connolly
Lajoie
Manchester
Kid Henry
Newark
Young Jackson
Capitol City
A. C
Augusta
Bill McKinnon
Roxbury
Lee Anderson
Replin
N. H
Chick West
Holyoke
Cambridge
Joe Farren
Jack Savage
Joe White
South Boston
Newport
R. I
Holdout Dick Hoblitzell Signs with Red Sox for Spring
Dick Hoblitzell, last holdout of the world champion Red Sox, signed the contract yesterday. He is to report to Hot Springs, Arkansas, Monday morning March 18 and join the team in St Louis by Sunday March 21 to travel with the squad to training grounds. The deal is the Frazee‑sent contract with no increase in pay.
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Dick Hoblitzell
Red Sox
John Lane
Lane
Hot Springs
Ark
Hoblitzell
St. Louis
Frazee
Braves Work in Tropical Rain
Braves muster extra workers at Tatum Park despite rain in Miami. Henry Gowdy joins from Palm Beach with Frank Allen and Harl Blackburn, while Seminoles prep for tomorrow’s game under Captain Fits. Batting orders set. pitchers to work three innings each from Stallings’ pool.
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Frank Allen
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Smith
Kelly
Trageagor
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Massey
Collins
Fitz
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Wilholt
Harrison
Rice
McGraw
Nat
Crumm
Barnes
Reulbach
Rudolph
Ragan
Tyler
Drill sergeants assigned to all American league clubs
Chicago, March 7. President Johnson announced that all league clubs now have military instructors. Adjutant General McCain ordered sergeants to Detroit at Waxahachie Texas and St. Louis at Palestine Texas. They were sent from Dallas. The league will reimburse travel expenses. General McCain declined payment.
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Detroit
St. Louis
Johnson
McCain
Waxahachie
Tex
Palestine
Dallas
League
Braves Cancel Planned Exhibition Trip to Palm Beach
The Braves will not play outside Miami until their move and Yanks trip. A March 2 game with the Athletics at Palm Beach is cancelled, and the Cuba excursion is similarly affected. The article notes progress by big Eda Koney in ridding himself of the.
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Braves
New York
Braves Plan Southern Swing After Camp Slimming
The text notes a player shedding eight pounds through strict diet and exercise. It states the Braves will depart Saturday night March 24 for Macon Georgia to join the Yankees for a tour of several Southern States.
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Braves
Macon
Yanks
Public May Buy Cards In St Louis Baseball Plan
John K Tener president of the National League endorsed a public stock sale plan for purchasing the St Louis Nationals. Shares range from $25 to $1000 and each share comes with a pass to be given to a boy under 16. Tener met promoter James C Jones and will meet the organization committee and officers today.
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ST. Louis
John K. Tener
National League
St. Louis Nationals
Giants Reinstate Baker to Good Standing
The National Baseball Commission reinstates Howard Baker to good standing for the New York club. Baker had been reserved by New York in 1916 as a voluntary retiree and later signed with Bridgeport of the Eastern league under the belief his transfer was valid. The commission deemed the transfer improper but spared Bridgeport due to lack of current involvement by its owners.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
Howard Baker
New York
Baker
Bridgeport
West team wins doubles crown at East West tennis opener
In Los Angeles on March 7 the West duo Mau Rice EB McLaughlin and Willis E Davis defeated Theodore R Pell and Bernon 8 Prentice in straight sets 12-10 6-4 6-3 to open the East West tennis tournament.
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Mee
Los Angeles
Cal
Maurice EB. McLaughlin
Willis E. Davis
Theodore R. Pell
Bernon
Prentice
Ice Carnival at Boston Arena Tonight by Jordan Marsh Aide Group
The Boston Arena hosts a benefit ice carnival staged by the Jordan Marsh Mutual Aid Association tonight. Proceeds go to the association’s treasury and the program includes races a hockey game fancy skating a baseball game on ice and a general skating session plus a special musical program.
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Boston
Jordan Marsh Mutual Aid Association
San Francisco racers near 64 hour world mark
Lawrence and Thomas of San Francisco rode 20 miles and 3 laps ahead of the world record for 64 hours at 2 30 p m. today in a six day bicycle race that began last Sunday night. They had covered 1327 miles and 8 laps by that time.
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Lawrence
Thomas
San Francisco
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