Five canaries headline auto show and sale room chatter
Automobiles dominate as five singing canaries once at the show move into sales rooms along automobile row. Ray M. Owen buys into the Harry B. Houpt Company, Mitchell car distributor for New York. Dodge Brothers cars and parts stay on display at Henshaw Motor Company in Boylston Street. Premiums and deliveries shift as Chandler six moves to Whipple of Worcester, and Maxwell trophies decorate Bowman showroom with cups from races in Tacoma, Westchester, Atlanta, River Head, and more.
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Long Island
Montreal City Council Allows Prize Fights Under Amateur Bodies
Montreal March 15 The City Council passed a by law permitting prize fights boxing matches and sparring exhibitions under amateur athletic associations.
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Philadelphia Americans Triumph Over Louisville Team 4 to 8
In Lakeland on March 15 the Philadelphia Americans defeated the Louisville American Association team 8 to 4. Battery details list Shawkey Harper and Schang for Philadelphia and McAvoy Perry Northrop Marks and Clemmons Crossin for Louisville.
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Chicago Nationals Beat Havana Reds 5 2 In Tampa Exhibition
The Chicago Nationals defeated the Havana Reds 5 to 2 in an exhibition game in Tampa. Batteries Adams Stanridge and Archer for Chicago and Bresnahan Ballastero and Farror for Havana.
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Archer
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Ballastero
Farror
Strong Cornell Baseball Team Promising For Spring
Ithaca New York March 15 The Cornell baseball squad shows progress in indoor practice with a solid pitching staff and catching unit. Returning infielders plus new outfielders bolster the lineup led by Regan Russell and Bryant with Russell a key developmental factor for future seasons.
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Letters to Thomas Keady and Harry G Wheelock
A brief note listing letters addressed to Thomas Keady Manchester B. B. Club and Harry G Wheelock, with Tom Sawyer also mentioned as a recipient or addressee in the correspondence.
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Thomas Keady
Manchester B. B. Club
Harry G. Wheelock
Tom Sawyer
Weather Grounds Red Sox Open-Season Prep Delays
Bad weather halts Boston Red Sox practice in Hot Springs Ark with wind rain delaying drills. Manager Carrigan and star Tris Speaker shown optimistic for a strong season as players in good condition. St Paul pays McNally 250 dollars, while Mrs Shannon’s illness affects the Boston Post crew and Pirates arrive for a planned scrimmage.
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Eddie Murphy Eyes New York Bout and New England Title
South Boston lightweight Eddie Murphy and manager Joe McCarthy return from a Southern and Western tour stopping in New Orleans Cleveland and Chicago Murphy defeated Willie Sehrt in ten rounds in New Orleans and will fight at Broadway Sporting Club New York He aims to beat Matty Baldwin for a shot at Willie Ritchie in Boston Chicago and New Haven news and plans to meet heavyweights including Harry Wills Carl Morris Langford Jearmette and Kid Cotton.
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New Orleans
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Willie Sehrt
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New York
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Willie Ritchie
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Races Near Close at Arena Ice Carnival
Well contested races and close finishes highlighted the big ice carnival held at the Arena yesterday under the New England Skating Association. Remarkable performances in fancy skating also drew attention from attendees.
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New England Skating Association
Skating stars shine as W P Chase wins top honors
W P Chase the Arena skate sharpener won the men’s overall title in a wide field, beating Nat Niles the favorite. Theresa Weld and N W Niles teamed to win pair skating and the Niles duo also took the waltzing crown. Agnes Seamans of Somerville won the girls mile, while William Merritt held his New England titles in the 440 and mile.
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Theresa Weld
Idina Bowen
Cambridge
Wiliam Merritt
Boston
New England
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Harry J. Thorne
J. Stanley Rogers
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Rogers
Joe McGarrigle
Roxbury
Edith Rotch
Channing Frothingham
Kingsley Field
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Edith EB. Rotch
F. F. Monroe
O. M. Rotch
O. Crocker
Philip Richenburg
Roslindale
Clement Fag Oeedon
Local Track and Boxing Notes Highlight Rising Prospects
A trio of Jasper runners join Abel Kiviat and Eagan of the Irish American A C to contest the quarter mile against other contenders. John McGann aims to sign Willie Ritchie to meet Matty Baldwin in the Atlas A A opener, boosting odds as Ritchie draws heavy interest from New York. If Jack Johnson wins the heavyweight clash, critics may be jolted. Cornell’s title hopes hinge on another big season win. Jack Coombs is expected to return as a top pitcher for Brooklyn, shaping the National League pennant race with renewed strength.
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Atlas A. A
Willie Ritchie
Matty Baldwin
Freddie Welsh
New York
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Johnson
Big Jeff
Reno Mill
Jack Moakley
Jack
Cornell
Jack Coombs
Athletics
Brooklyn
Coombs
Why Willie Ritchie is not crowned champion after Welsh bout
The 10 round no decision in New York left Ritchie hailed by some critics as winner but boxing rules require a knockout or judge’s decision for title change. Welsh remains champion despite the crowd’s view. Cleveland defeats Boston in a prior game 4 3.
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Freddie Welsh
New York
Ritchie
Welsh
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Cleveland
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Porky” Flynn
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