Greene leads entries for NEA swimming 100 yard race
The list shows entrants for tonight's NEA swimming championship 100 yard race at the Sportsman's Show. Names include R. G. Fuller B A A W. H. Harrison Harvard Philip Fox Brookline L. G. Rich F. W. Rechtler H. Le Moyne B 8 S C SP Avery Boston R. McCormick H. D. Holm W. Holm J. B. Greene B 8 .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Fuller
W. H. Harrison
Har
Chickering
James B. Greene
Brookline Swimming Club
Robert and
Wahle
Boston Yachtsmen Plan New Yacht to Regain Cup
Syndicate of Boston yachtsmen to build a new scow designed by Starling Burgess and built by Fenton of Manchester to challenge the Canadian Soxwanhaka Cup defense. Thomas W. Lawson among investors. Five boats slated for Skegeper Yachtclub trial races. Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club reportedly not pressing a strong defense this year as the cup rests with them.
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Boston Y Yachtsmen
Starling Burgess
Edward Burgess
Fenton
Manchester
Thomas W. Lawson
Burgess
Skegeper Yachtlub
Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club
Boston Yacht Launch Draws Wealthy Bostonites
A. S. Bigelow’s new schooner yacht Pantooset launches today at Bath Iron Works with about 380 guests from Boston’s elite group. Miss Gladys Williams christens the vessel, Miss Helen Harding handles the hatchet, and Tiffany crafts the silver tool. After luncheon, the party returns to Boston by train.
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Boston
Commodore A. S. Bigelow
Bath
Gladys Williams
Moses Williams
Albert Bigelow
Helen Harding
Bow
Eastern Yacht Club
Good Samaritan Quack Medicine Mentioned in Indigestion Tale
A Burlington man overate on Thanksgiving Day and suffered indigestion. His wife offered quack medicine, and the piece notes that if she had recommended G. O. Taylor Whiskey with a nip at each meal, she would have been a Good Samaritan by giving what some doctors prescribe to tone digestive organs. The ad notes G. O. Taylor Whiskies are not sold by measure and that Druggists and Grocers sell them, with H. Graves & Sons of Boston as sole bottlers and a signature on face and neck labels.
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Burlington
G. O. Taylor
H. Graves & Sons
Boston
Jeffries Fitzsimmons Fight Venue Hopes Rise
In New York March 9 with Jim Jeffries resting in Los Angeles and Fitzsimmons training at Bath Beach, bids open next Saturday to decide the bout location. Jeffries favors San Francisco Los Angeles or Carson City while Fitzsimmons prefers a Middle West or Eastern bidder. California seems likely but legal and permit issues loom as seven clubs seek authorization.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Los Angeles
Cal
Harbin Oes
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bath Beach
Jeff
Fitz
Jeffries
San Francisco
Carson City
Rocky Mountains
California
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries Fortune Highlighted By Boxing Wealth Claims
New York reports boxing remains highly profitable for stars with James J. Jeffries noted as worth at least 100000 dollars in his name. An intimate asserts a bank balance near 92000 dollars while contemporaries Corbett McGovern Dixon Sullivan accumulate wealth through varied ventures amid a bustling boxing scene in America and England.
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New York
Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Terry McGovern
George Dixon
John L. Sullivan
McCoy to Teach Boxing in Paris Gymnasium
M'Coy Paris boxing master Kid McCoy rents a Paris gym to train the gilded youth in the science of boxing. He proclaims his return to teaching abroad as part of an American invasion and notes his 269 battles with only three losses, claiming a degree in the University of Pugilism. Count Castellane will be among his pupils.
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Paris
McCoy
Chamly Sees
University of Pugilism
Cconing
Schwab
France
Count Castellane
Boxing Gossip From a Boston Return a Sparring Retrospective
A returning Boston sports writer recaps four months abroad observing English boxing. He rails at mismatches and fake prize fights, blasts Sandy Ferguson as self proclaimed England champion, and notes the sport’s shady underbelly, managers, and public reception amid wartime distractions. He praises foreign boxing culture while warning of insincere practices and overblown claims.
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Post
Boston
Sandy Ferguson
Ben Taylor
Chelsea
England
George Dixon
Fisuire
Sandy
London
J. T. Hulls
Taylor
Ferguson
Leecester Square
R. Harding Vis
Howard Street
Dick Davis
Mass
Knight Er
Edward VII
William M. Osborne
Marlne
Provence
Neiniger Signs with Boston Americans Adds Jamaica Plain Pitcher
Otto C. Neininger, a Jamaica Plain native, is reported as one of the new players signed for the Boston Americans by Collins. The unsigned note suggests Neininger is likely a pitcher and will join the team this season alongside Peininger, another recruit.
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Bissonnette
Otto C. Neininger
Boston Americans
Miana
Collins
Peininger
Jamaica Plain
Bicycle notes from early six day racing era
The item reports injuries to Bobby Walthour from a fall in Atlanta while racing against George Leander. It notes plans for Harry Elkes and James F. Moran to ride in the New York six day race next December. It mentions Jim Kennedy hiring Tom Eck to manage his team including Tommy Hall and others, a motor tandem being built for Champion, and general updates on figures like Fred W. Voigt, Charles W. Miller, and George H. Collett. It also notes Will Stinson’s training challenges in Paris and Elkes’s high-money offer to race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Walthour
Atlanta
George Leander
Harry Elkes
James F. Moran
New York
Jim Kennedy
Tom Eck
Tommy Hall
Floyd A. McFarland
Bennie Munroe
Albert Champion
Champion
Fred W. Voigt
Vailsburg
New Haven
Charles W. Miller
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
John West
Miller
Chicago
George H. Collett
William H. Rutz
Will Stinson
Paris
Local sport notes mix in early spring events
The Laurel Everett team seeks amateur matches against clubs and the Arlington Boat Club is mentioned. John O Donnell of Everett lists a South Boston pool challenge. Jimmie Michael rode a Columbia air last season. An Arnold Lawson schooner decked at Lawley’s. American revolver shooters plan a three day championship in New York. Princeton opens its open handings on April 19. Kenneth Skinner anticipates an eight horsepower Saxonian soon. Amateur Union gymnastics meet is set for March 25 in Newark.William McCu of Boston to join Brooklyn night world championship tournament.
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Laurel
Everett
Arlington Boat Club
John O'Donnell
Charlestown Street
Dave” Andrews
South Boston
Jimmie
Michael
Columbia Air
Arnold Lawson
Lawley’s
America
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
New York City
Princetons
Kenneth A. Skinner
Er Age Union
Newark City
William E. McCu
Boston
Brooklyn
Eben D Jordan Orders Plans for New 25-Footer Yacht
Mr Eben D Jordan orders a two foot cruising yacht designed by Starling Burgess. The boat, 40 feet 8 inches overall with 19 feet 1 inch beam and 6 feet 1 inch draft, carries 980 square feet of canvas and could be adjusted to race in the Massachusetts 25 Pace class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben D. Jordan
Massachusetts
Starling Burgess
Gilt-Edge Tie Still Unbroken In Local Bowling Race
Bowling interest in the Amateur League heats up as B A A visits Dudley Club while Old Dorchester faces Commercial at Brocktom. B A A and Commercial share first place with Charlestown and Newtowne contending for third. McFarland tops a week with 267, Grover also among leaders for B A A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Club
Old Dorchester
Commercial
Brocktom
Dudley
Charlestown
Newtowne
Newton
Arlington
McFarland
Calumet
Grover
Harrop Leads Independents With 654 In New Century League Bowls
Premier bowler Harrop of the Independents tops the week with 654 as the New Century League records show him also leading the spare and individual averages. Newton’s team string 1063 and total 244 highlight a strong performance amid detailed player totals and string records.
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Frees & Holland
Harrop
New Century League
Independents
Newton
Av'ge
A. AiseAvecccutes
Charlestown
Newtowne
Dorchester
Secess Eek
Eeseee Vaal
Dugley Isveeeeeectoctecs
Calumet
McFarland
Grover
Bunker Hill Bock Claim and Delivery Offer
Ready for use. Competition makes brewers push Bock before others. Bunker Hill guarantees every drop is genuine Bock and will be unavailable after yearly stock is sold. Orders can be placed via dealer or direct from the Brewery in Boston. A case of two dozen Crown Cork Pints costs $2.25 with $1.00 back for returned bottles. Bunker Hill Rock keeps well for a year.
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Charlestown
Boston
Bunker Hill Rock
Arlington bowling news shows tight margins and new candle pin league
Arlington’s local bowling scene tightens as Charlestown languishes with one win in two weeks while A G Van Nostrand marks close margins. A Marketmen candle pin league forms with six teams, including Farmers Eggs and Fruit, Barbers. Schedule and standings indicate shifting positions, with Carruth’s Barbers slipping to third and Boylston rising to second as Jefferson and St James threaten for second division. Jackson leads individuals as team standings unfold.
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Barbers
Carruth
Boylston
Jefferson
St. James
Jackson
Camchle pin tournament standings in Mass Amateur League
In the Massachusetts Amateur League camchle pin tournament no team has clear dominance. B. A. As, 999th Artillery, and Newtowne each show two wins and one loss.
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Massachusetts
999Th Artillery
Newtowne
Mystic Valley candle pin standings tighten race
Calumet and Charlestown artillery men remain tied atop the Mystic Valley candle pin series as Towanda Newtowne and Medford share a second tie. Arlington Boat Club leads in pinfall with three other teams within four points of the top.
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Calumet
Charlestown Artillerymen
Towanda
Newtowne
Medford
Arlington Boat Club
Mystic Valley League
Belfry
Arlington
Charlestown
Independents Lead With Narrow Margin In Standings
The Independents hold first place by a two game edge after a slight gain last week Roslindale rises from a tie for third to a share of second Dedham Boylston and South Boston battle for fourth while Webster Hyde Park fight to avoid last place Standings show teams and players including Norwood TIGAWAIN Hyde Park Harrop Schwender McAteer Cavanaugh Quinn Young Tane Keough Roby Everett Lie weeks and more across the circuit.
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Independents
Roslindale
Dedham
Boylston
South Boston
Webster
Hyde Park
Ave
Norwood
Tigawain
Seseek
Hyde Fark
C.caee
Cece
Harrop
Schwender
McAteer
Ic Pane Enewe
Cecnes Ste
Interclub League leads Glendon in Massachusetts tournament
Glendon takes the Interclub League lead after a three game run in the MA candlepin series last week. Highland climbs to second, Melrose Athletic Club slips from last but Towanda remains in last place. Blake and Sewall show strong individual results while listed player names include Madden Phillips and Libby.
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Glendon
Massachusetts
Highland
Melrose Athletic Club
Melrose
Towanda
Blake
Sewall
Cacheenes
Pere ER Sterrin
Nanepashemet
Phillips
Tee A. MacDonald
Caheaes Tee Libby
Cheba Seca Ee
Bottle Pin League Tightens Race In City Circles
In the bottle pin division Hub drops three games last week and ties Meyers for third as Boylston maintains a three game lead. Friday’s head to head could shift the standings with Hub needing two wins to avoid slipping further while top seed Boylston and Smith hold the high averages amid a crowded table of teams and players including Meyers, Carruth, Lawson, and Brown.
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Hub
Meyers
Boylston
Smith
Ames
Avro Boylston
Dessa Eens Oe
Sudbury
Cecesessesscees
Meyers Sika Corin
Bart Kaneeee
Rae
Carruth
Cshaeeeekhan
Smith, Boylston
Lawson
Williams
MGIOS
Baviers
Boylaton
Gumbright
Ivatseedet
Ice E
Uarriman, Boylston
Seepela
Jacques
HUD
MATCHES THIS WEEK IN BOWLING LEAGUES
Bottle Pin and Candle Pin leagues schedule a week of matches across Arlington to Newtowne and Dudley with Belief Belfry Medford and local clubs. Interclub and Suburban leagues list Tuesday and Thursday fixtures amid varied venues and teams.
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Arlestown
Arlington
Dudley
Calumet
Old Dorchester
Commercial
Newtowne
Newton
Highland
Franklin A A A A suspended for alleged ineligible players
The Franklin A A A A basketball team faced suspension by the N BE, A A A A for an alleged March 1 attempt to play two players not regularly registered. The team had been suspended before and reinstated. New teams registered with the N BE, A A A U include Phillips Andover Academy, Osceolas of Brockton High School, Braintree A C, Lakeview A C of Cambridge, and Dorchester High School. Lynn English High School seeks reinstatement with a decision due at the next N S A A A U registration committee meeting.
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Franklin A. A
Phillips Andover Academy
Osceolas of
Brockton High School
Braintree A. C
Lakeview A. C
Cambridge
Dorchester High School
Lynn English
N. S. A. A. A. U. Registration Committee
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Rueter & Company
Highland Spring Brewery
Greene Mighty
A. S. Bigelow
Pitts Street
Grandpa Macon
Daddy McCormick
Macon
Philadelphia
Tommy Ryan
Kid McCoy
Pemberton Square
Tim McCarty
Cribb
Marconi
George la Blanche
Bucky Foley
Ed Sampson
Brummy Meadows
Ted Mortimer
Jack Davenport
Jack McLaughlin
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
M’coy
Count Castellano
Akeek
Pray
Hill
Ball
Pierce
Hales
Marden
Wellington
TD Kingman
Gutheim
Ainsworth
Parker
Thatcher
Crocker, Commercial
Scully
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Bunker Hill
Bock
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A. G. van Nostrand
Bunker Hill Breweries
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Lawrence
Sheafe
Whiley
Finnegan, Murray & Irwin
Lavis
Joy
Freeman
Moloney
George H. Clark
Marketmen's Bowling League
Thayer
Interclub League
Murray & I
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City Hall
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Pleasant
Inman
Jameson
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Watertown
Railroad League
South Terminal
Fitchburg
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Milwauker
VAL. Blatz Brewing CO
Milwaukee
Gove & Co
Canal St
Selg
Pala Garden
Sudbury St
Iver Johnson
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