Auto Truck Show Opens at Mechanics Building in Boston
The annual Boston Commercial Motor Vehicle Association exhibition opened at Mechanics' Building with a large crowd. Dealers showcased motor trucks and delivery wagons, highlighting interchangeable bodies, quick loading, electric powered pumps, service departments, and detachable rims for tires as essential advances.
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Boston Commercial Motor Vehicle Association
Mechanics’ Building
Boston
New England
Boxing Card and Wrestling Event at New York Venues
Boxing match lineup includes Joe White vs Young Kurtz Jack Britton vs Young Brown Pat White vs M Allen and H Kelly vs Sid Smith in New York Wrestling features Cyclone Burns against John McLaughlin at Grand Opera House Annual Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts meeting and election North Shore Y M C A bowling matches and various tandem events across Boston Lynn and Cambridge clubs.
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Joe White
Young Kurtz
Jack Britton
Young Brown
Pat White
M. Allen
H. Kelly
Sid Smith
New York
Cyclone Burns
John McLaughlin
Grand Opera House
Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts
North Shore Y. M. Co
Ampareseneoe
Lynn
Cambridge
I. Co
R. R
Boston Pen
Jordan Marsh
Stationers
Dry Goods
Braves Halted by Rain in Athens Postpones Game
In Athens Georgia on March 19 a morning drizzle turned to a steady downpour making the college diamond unplayable for a scheduled game. Forecasters say conditions may improve and a 3 30 p m start is possible if no further rain arrives.
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Athens
College
Early spring practice report from Boston club notes rookie Smith rise
The article details the Boston team’s practice injuries to Cecil Thompson and Bert Whaling, predictions for their quick return, and notes on Bill McKechnie’s outfield improvement. It highlights rookie Fred Smith as a standout on both second and third bases and compares management of young players to Eddie Collins, advising patient development for 1915.
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Cecil Thompson
Bert Whaling
Neary
McKechnie
Kirke
Bill McKechnie
Fred Smith
Smith
Boston
Mack
Cleveland
Stallings
Eddie Collins
Newark
Arlington High May Skip Rindge Challenge After Win
Rumor at the Arena suggested Rindge would face Arlington in a three game series after Arlington beat Melrose. Arlington has already defeated Rindge twice and seems unlikely to play again. After the game Arlington was banqueted by Joseph Brine of Newton, formerly an Arlington High pupil.
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Rindge
Arlington
Arlington High
Joseph Brine
Newton
Good omen name spied on Pullman to San Antonio
Connie Mack spotted the name Fairchance on a Pullman car en route to San Antonio and called it a good omen saying he had more than a fair chance to win the pennant.
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Connie Mack
San Antonio
Miller Huggins doubts Hal Chase at midway station
Miller Huggins, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, who has played second base and done so well for several years, doubts Hal Chase, a left-hander, can make success at the midway station.
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Miller Huggins
St. Louis Cardinals
Hal Chase
Midway Station
Breakthrough in Baseball Tactics Through Sudden Bunt Surge
A veteran recounts a 1918 game in Baltimore where a manager exploited a pitcher’s tendency to keep the ball low. bunts by Kelley, Brodie, and others sparked a rapid rally, turning a potential loss into a 7 to 2 victory. The piece discusses the psychology of hitting and the shift in momentum after a breakthrough.
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Baltimore
Rusie
New York
Orioles
Neaw York
Hanlon
Willie’ Keeler
Hugh Jennings
Kelley
Rosie
Brodie
Ty” Cobb
Hans Wagner
John J. McGraw
J Franklin’s Harsh Welcome to Athletics Recruit
The veteran star J Franklin, nicknamed Home Run Baker, caused a stir by reportedly striking a new Athletics pitcher on his first day in uniform. The incident, described as unpleasant, drew attention to the team’s rough welcome for new players.
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J. Franklin
Baker
Athletics
Manager Evers Sees 13 as Lucky Number for Cubs
Manager Evers echoed Frank Chance by calling 13 lucky and instructed the Cubs to score 18 runs and quit in a recent practice game. The team complied, reaching the target then ending the session.
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Evers
Frank Chance
Cub
Stars in Mack Win
Timely hitting and sharp base running helped Athletic regulars beat Bill Bernard's Memphis club 9 to 4 in the final game of the series.
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Memphis
Tenn
Bill Bernard
Abe Attell Knocks Out Ollie Kirk in New York Bout
Former featherweight champion Abe Attell defeated Ollie Kirk of St Louis by knockout in the third round of a scheduled ten round match in New York on March 19.
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New York
Abe Attell
Ollie Kirk
St. Louis
Mack Men Bold in Wild Base Steals and Squeeze Play
The Mack players stole six bases led by Rube Oldring who nabbed Rocier and scored. Eddie Collins wowed with a sensational double play at second. In the eighth inning a squeeze produced Baker and McInnis crossing as Barry’s pitch hit Jenkins. The Mackmen depart for Nashville for a two game series beginning tomorrow.
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Rube Oldring
Rocier
Turtle Battery
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McInnis
Barry
Jenkins
Eddie Collins
Tennessee
Abstein
Mackmen
Nashville
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Oldring
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Harrell
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Memphis
E Molton
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Sweitzer
Ward
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Gceies Borne Aie
Athletics
Ecccoed
MelInnis
Butler
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Fgan
Walsh
Parsons
Kroh
Brown
Rodier
Law
Attell Edges Kirk in Featherweight Clash
In a decisive featherweight bout Attell stops Kirk after a knockdown and series of blows. Kirk controlled the early rounds with jab and right hook, but Attell rallied in the third, forcing the referee to stop the fight and regain the title bid.
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Kirk
Attell
West
Boxers weigh in on New York scene and future shows
Joe Rivers trains in New York for his April 8 clash with Leach Cross. Talks of closing Madison Square Garden to boxing and moving events elsewhere spark debate. Pennsylvania seeks 10 round bouts under a boxing commission. Frank S. O’Neil backs decision bouts. Joe Jeanette plans a Paris trip with a possible ring introduction to Al Palzer if plans fail. Sapulpa police halted the Carl Morris Jim Stewart session amid controversy.
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Joe Rivers
New York
Leach Cross
Pennsylvania
Frank S. O’neil
New York Commission
Joe Jeanette
Paris
Joe
al Palzer
Autocar Trucks See Heavy Use on Boston Streets
The growing Autocar fleet in Boston reflects strong merchant adoption and a shifting business landscape. Autocar's Boston service base and showroom activity underscore the truck’s rising role in deliveries, with cars in use by Harvard University MIT and the Boston City Hospital among others.
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Boston
Autocar Company
Autocar Company of
Ardmore
Penn
Beacon Street
Jordan Marsh Company
S&s
Pierge Company
Adams Express Company
Edward F. Kakas & Sons
Searles
Pureoxia Ginger Ale
Adams & Swett Company
Boston City Hospital
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Second National Bank of Boston
Two Cubans on Washington team gain strong support
Teammates praise the two Cuban players with the Washington team. Trainer Mike Martin guides Acosta in learning English, helping him integrate with the squad.
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Washington
Mike Martin
Acosta
Star Pitcher Rube Marquard Leaves for Houston
Los Angeles report says Rube Marquard, a top pitcher for the New York Nationals last season, departed for Houston today to join his team. The note mentions his transfer amid ongoing spring preparations and team changes.
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Rube
Marquard
New York Nationals
I Today
Houston
Texas
Battling Nelson Reconciles With Bride In Denver
In Denver on March 19 Battling Nelson and his wife have reconciled. She has told attorney John Bottom to halt divorce proceedings. After Nelson finishes his theater engagement they will honeymoon for 30 days in Portland Oregon, a trial matrimony they call it.
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Col
Battlinge Nelson
John Bottom
Nelson
Portland
Ore
San Diego rejects Class D team plan from Coast league
San Diego officials dismiss the Coast league proposal for a Class D club, denouncing the idea with strong skepticism as outlined in city press statements.
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San Diego
Evansville Signs Babe Adams As First Baseman
The Evansville club in the Central league has secured Babe Adams a semi pro from Washington D C through Pittsburg who first observed him. Adams plays first base and is now affiliated with Evansville.
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Evansville
Babe Adams
Washington, D. C
Pittsburg
Cole Secures Pact Before Pledge to Club
King Cole signed his Colum bus contract only after he forced the club to promise to permit his sale to a major league team if he returned and pitched well enough to attract an offer during the season.
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King Cole
Columbus
Gach
Bronchos Named for Minneapolis Northern League Team
Ed N. Dickinson reports the Minneapolis club will be called the Bronchos. He says several promising young players have been signed for Manager Bob Unglaub to form into a competitive squad.
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Minneapolis
The
Bronchos
Ed N. Dickinson
Bob Unglaub
George Utica Burns Spurs Regular Giant Menu Confusion
George Utica Burns appears to be a notable issue this year causing agitation in the regular Giant Menu context with unusual presentation and public interest. The phrase suggests a local clash or controversy surrounding the menu and naming.
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George Utica Burns
King George Greece admired by American athletes
Obituary notes King George of Greece as a patron of the modern Olympic movement, praised for his 1896 Athens contests leadership and lasting influence on U.S. athletes including Boston BA A members. The column also surveys boxing figures Ralph Craig Howard Drew Frank Gotch Gunboat Smith Abel Kiviat Joe Driscoll Abel Wolgast and others with prospects for the upcoming season.
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George
Greece
Athens
Boston
Detroit
Ralph Craig
Craig
Howard Drew
Springfield
Wrestling Prospects and Scholastic Games Preview
Le Marin and Zbyszko have not met since their Chicago handicap win by Le Marin. Harvard Stadium hosts outdoor inter scholastic games on May 24 with no location announced yet for New England intercollegiate championships. Gardner defeated Klaus after 12 rounds at the old Armory A. A. on Nov 29, 1910. Luther McCarty KO’d Al Kaufman on Oct 12, 1912. Pooch Donovan of Harvard, brother of Piper Donovan, later a Natick runner famed for 35 seconds in the 100 yards. other noted sprinters included Johnny Mack of Yale and Mike Murphy of Pennsylvania.
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Zbyszko
Chicago
Harvard Stadium
Springfield
Jimmy Gardner
Frank Klaus
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Gardner
Old Armory
A. A
Luther McCarty
al Kaufman
Charlestown
Pooch Donovan
Harvard
Piper Donovan
Natick
Pooch
Johnny Mack
Yale
Mike Murphy
Pennsylvania
Willie Lewis Wins Paris Middleweight Bout on Points
Willie Lewis, the American middleweight, defeated Marcel Moreau on points in Paris. The American showed the superior form throughout the bout. Many fashionable women and prominent actresses were ring side.
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Willie Lewis
Paris
Pugilist
Marcel Moreau
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