Harvard Hitter Shortage Tests Crimson Pitching Depth
Harvard faces a hitter deficit as Dan Brennan backs up Hartford in the Crimson pitching box. Brennan is the best reserve, and Slater and Hicks support the staff while Lannigan competes for the outfield in place of Dexter.
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Dan Brennan
Hartford
Crimson
Harvard
Brennan
Yale
Dexter
Jim Pounds
Lannigan
Slater
Hicks
Hlartford
Hub Athletes Set for New York A C Games
The Boston A A track team under George Brown travels from Boston to compete in the New York A C games tonight. Participants include Bill Prout Bunny WMstabrook Harry Lee Herbert Gidney Iernest Nelson B L Young and Tommy Reardon with Bobby Leavitt possibly absent. Big Bill Coe the shot putter rejoins after a long rest arriving from Maine where he had been retired on a winter camp.
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Boston A. A
Boston
George Brown
New York A. C
Bill Prout
Bunny Wmstabrook
Harry Lee
Herbert Gidney
Iernest Nelson
B. L. Young
Tommy Reardon
Bobby Leavitt
Big Bill Coe
Coe
Maine
Harvard A A C runners to face New York Club at Madison Square
Harvard will be represented by K Merrihew M de Selding and W W Rand in tonight’s New York Athletic Club meet at Madison Square Garden. De Selding and Merrihew run the 300 yard dash Rand competes in the hurdles. Bangs will enter the shot and J Roosevelt aims for the high jump.
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BE. K
Merrihew
M. de Selding
WW. M. Rand
Harvard
New York Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
de Selding
Rand
Crimson
L. Bangs
J. Roosevelt
Bonner Quill Bout Promises Boston Boxing Clash
Bonner and Quill are evenly matched as they prepare for a likely standout bout at the Armory Club tonight. Preliminary wins include Alger over Shartck and Perry over Donohue, with Langford looming after Temple’s Northboro camp.
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Jim Bonner
Armory A. A
Boston
Tommy Quill
Armory Club
Bonner
Quill
George Alger
Cambridge
Young Shartck
Lowell
Noah Perry
Young Donohue
Lawrence
Joe Gans
Abe Attell
Joe
Abe
Northboro
Larry Temple
New York
Sam Langford
Roanoke
Temple
Jim Barry
Langford
Rudolph Unholz
Gans
San Francisco
Joe Thomas
Unholalz
Jim Coffroth
Teehee
Jim Jeffries
Bob Armstrong
Steve O'Donnell
Armstrong
Shakeup in Varsity Crew Alters Stroke Position
A sudden change places Charley Morgan at stroke replacing Sargent temporarily. Coach Wray states the switch is not permanent as Sargent rests from a slight dip in rhythm. The rest of the lineup remains Severance 38 Ward 5 Faulkner bow with Morgan leading the boat and the second crew also adjusting under Sargent’s shifted seat.
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Sargent
Wray
Severance
Ward
Faulkner
Newell Boat House
Varsity
C. Morgan
Richardson
Bacon
Lunt
Fish
Blagden
Cox
Reese
Tilton
Lovering
Wyman
New Interpretatory League Trophy Adopted for Coming Year
The Inter preparatory League will award a new five year trophy for the coming year. A meeting yesterday approved replacing last year’s five year cup won by Roxbury Latin School for most championships in the period. Next year all sports will use five year trophies.
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Roxbury Latin School
Roxbury Latin Eyes Strong Nine Under Captain Kelley
Roxbury Latin, winner of the five year cup last season, will field a strong nine led by captain Arthur Kelley. The veteran skipper expects to beat champion Volkmann School and Noble and Greenough this season.
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Roxbury Latin School
Arthur Kelley
Kelley
Volkmann School
Noble & Greenough
Roanoke Club Hosts Amateur Heavyweight Tourney Later Month
The Roanoke Club plans an amateur heavyweight tournament to develop the division. Joe Woodman will manage entries and distribute blanks at 136 Staniford Street.
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Roanoke
Joe Woodman
Staniford Street
Comic sports hype and world records chase in early press
A rambling column mocks sports buzz from multiple cities. It notes signings by the St. Louis Cardinals and a Boston roller polo team, cites a Hartford origin tour, comments on racing and boxing figures, and jokes about world-beating runners and talent recruitment across the globe.
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Boston
Hartford
Conn
Springfield
Red Sox Work Like Trojans Despite Swampy Practice Ground
Boston veterans and newcomers battle foul weather and swampy grounds as spring camp opens. Pitchers Young and Osdick impress, Laporte and McConnell contend for second base, Donahue brothers and Crig er seen as hopefuls, with McGuire weighing lineup form and catching prospects including Carrigan and Burchell.
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RED Sox
Trojans
Veterans Face Hot Springs Pros In Grappling Spring Camp
In Little Rock on March 9 reports reveal veterans from Hot Springs facing a group of fresh prospects in a high stakes spring training clash. Manager Jim McGuire eyes renewed defense and outfield spots after spending about 40 000 dollars to secure top bloodlines from Eastern Western and California leagues.
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Little Rock
Jim McGuire
Hot Springs
Taylor
California
Springs
McGuire
Cravath
Gessler
Canadian Runners Barred From Hub Marathon
Toronto and Boston rivalries in the Amateur Athletic Union clash over entry rules threaten Canadian athletes. The report asserts only federation men will be admitted, effectively barring Canadians, with potential implications for the Olympic Marathon at London if the divide persists.
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Boston Athletic Association
Toronto
Canada
Boston
Cana
Dian
Canucks
Sullivan
Amateur’ Federation
Amateur Athletic Unions
Tom Longboat
London
Boston American Spring Itinerary Maps Road Trip
Dates for the Boston Americans spring itinerary are set aside from Memphis and Columbus. After leaving Little Rock the team will travel in two divisions from April 4, with captain Unglaub leading one group and Criger headlining the other. Stops include Louisville Cincinnati Indianapolis Toledo Fort Wayne Champaign Dayton and more through April 10.
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Wagner
Frank Donahue
Harry Lord
Laporte
McConnell
Boston
Lou Criger
McFarland
Little Rock
Ark
Memphis
Columbus
Boston American
Red Sox
Crigeur
Louisville
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Ind
Toledo
Champaign
Fort Wayne
Dayton
Thoney to Join Cincinnati Red Sox Rumors Rise
Baseball gossip from Little Rock notes Thoney is set to join the Cincinnati Red Sox amid a hoped for compromise. Managers discuss avoiding controversy as press interest grows while players like McConnell and Cravath are cited in fond terms and a Williamsport visit is floated for Bob Unglaub.
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Red Sox
Thoney
Cincinnati
McGuire
Taylor
Finn
Little McConnell
Ancle Cy
Cravath
Gessler
Bob Unglaub
Williamsport
Bob
Perelli Faces Cazeaux In Columbia Wrestling Showdown
Tonight at the Columbia the season's wrestling sensation clashes as John Perelli the Italian champion meets Raymond Cazeaux the French Hercules. Perelli concedes weight but vows speed and American wrestling savvy will even the odds against the famed visitor.
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Columbia
John Perelli
Raymond Cazeaux
Hercules
Cazeaux
Perelli
Hackensmidt
Frank Defeats Malo 150 to 115 in Amateur Billiards
In the 25th game of the Class C amateur billiard tourney at the Hub Palace last night Frank defeated Malo 150 to 115. Tonight Crompton plays Burrell.
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Hub Palace
Frank
Malo
Crompton
Burrell
Harvard basketball season ends in defeat and gym cleanup call
Harvard’s basketball season ends with a defeat at West Point and prompts manager Francis to cite inadequate Hemenway Gymnasium, neglected facilities, and costly running expenses. He argues for blanket tickets and general-fund support to sustain all teams.
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Harvard
West Point
Francis
Hemenway Gymnasium
Noble & Greenough Names Captain for Baseball Team
Noble and Greenough will be led this year by Captain George Wightman with only one other veteran, William Conant, on the squad. T. F P Bowles is manager. Promising newcomers Harris Philip Tobey and Barr join as pitchers and catchers while Wightman handles second base and the Minots occupy first and third.
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Boston
Cravath
Frisco
Doc Gessler
Pride of Columbus
Carlisle
Sullivan
McHale
Jack Thoney
Noble & Greenough
George Wightman
Wightman
William Conant
T. F P. Bowles
Harris
Philip
Tobey
Barr
Minot
8. Minot
Cornell Eleven To Meet Chicago On Nov. Fourteen
Cornell will play the University of Chicago football team on Marshall Field November 14. The game is set for the Chicago venue with both teams preparing for the contest.
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Cornell
Chicago
University of Chicago
Marshall Field
Barker of Boston Declares Forfeit in Checker Title Bet
Charles F Barker of Boston posts a $100 forfeit with the Kansas City Journal to bind his match with Joseph Drouillard of that city in a series of games for a large side bet and the checker title.
Summers hands Decker a tough loss in Philadelphia bout
Johnny Summers defeated George Decker of Lee in Philadelphia at the West End A C C building. Summers pressed the pace throughout the fight and controlled the decisive sessions, leaving Decker unable to turn the tide.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Summers
George Decker
Lee
West End
A. Cc
Rich Will Race Daniels In Brookline Aquatic Meet
The Brookline Baths host an open meet tonight under the Brookline Swimming Club with many entries closed. The highlight is a 50 yard invitational between Lester G. Rich of Brookline and M. Daniels of the New York Athletic Club, a world record breaker who recently defeated H. J. Handy of the Chicago Athletic Club.
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Daniels
Big Brookline
Brookline Baths
Brookline Swimming Ub
Lester G. Rich
Brookline Swimming Club
M. Daniels
New York Athletic Club
H. J. Handy
Chicago Athletic Club
Miles Will Play Here as He Tries to Regain Title
The English tennis star arrives in America to attempt to win back the world championship from Jay Gould, who took the title.
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Miles Will
America
Jay Gould
Gould brings tennis championship battle to America
Eustace H. Miles, former champion, vows to challenge for the title after Jay Gould transfers the championship from England. Miles plans a trip to America, sailing March 18 on the Etruria to contest matches on New York courts in April.
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Jay Gould
England
Eustace H. Miles
America
Etruria
New York
Dory Racing Series Set for Lovell-Wagner Cup
A summer schedule of dory races is assured for the Lovell Wagner international cup after Shelburne Y C votes a formal challenge. The season will be hosted at Marblehead under the Corinthian Yacht Club with JohoBeth F. and Bay St. Y. Co. of Revere noted in the dispute.
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Shelburne
N. S
Johobeth F
H. W. Dudley
Bay St. Y. Co
Revere
Shelburne Y. C
Marblehead
Corinthian Yacht Club
Hackenschmidt to Wrestle in Boston Next Week
George Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion and world champion will appear in Boston next week to face two top heavyweight opponents. One match will be catch-as-catch can, the other Greco Roman, with Hack and a partner demonstrating holds and posing.
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George Hackenschmidt
Boston
Hack
Lady Skater Defeats Boyle at Park Square
Miss Adelaide DeVorah, a leading American lady skating expert, challenged any man in the house at Park Square rink and faced Teddy Boyle. She negotiated turns quickly, kept pace with Boyle throughout, and won by a narrow margin at the finish.
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Boyle
Park Square
America
Adelaide DeVorah
Teddy Boyle
de Vorak
Jeanette Sharp Victory Over Campbell in New York Bout
Joe Jeanette dominated Sammy Campbell at the Consolidated Athletic Club winning the star bout. Jeanette floored Campbell six times and could have finished him at almost any point of the fight.
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New York
Joe Jeanette
Sammy Campbell
Consolidated Athletic Club
Jeanette
Winners at Fair Grounds Race Day in New Orleans
New Orleans race results list winners at Fair Grounds on March 9 After All led the first race at 5 to 1 Lexington Lady won the second at 20 to 1 Fleander captured the third at 5 to 1 Quadrille won the fourth at 4 to 1 Tandy Esther took the fifth at 18 to 1 Arrow Swift won the sixth at 18 to 1 Gilpin prevailed in the seventh at 5 to 2.
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Fair Grounds
Lexington Lady
Fleander
Tandy Esther
Arrow Swift
Gilpin
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