New England Amateur Championship crowns eight new titles
Four thousand fans witnessed last night’s New England amateur boxing tournament at Mechanics Building. After 44 bouts, Tony Vatlan, John Emery, Mike Crowley, Pat McCarthy, Henry Brown, Charley Ross, Carlo Armstrong, and Jim McDonald claimed titles in 115, 118, 135, 145, 158, 108, 175 and heavyweight classes amid hard fights and some past champions not defending their crowns.
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Pat McCarthy
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Tony Vatlan
Arthur Rousell
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Cambridge
Johnny Donovan
South Boston
Mike Crowley
Malden
Bill Buckley
Chelsea
Crowley
Buckley
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Pat
McCarthy
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John D. McInnis
Isnn
Lynn
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Charley Ross
Ben Bailey
Charles Fullerton
Carlo Armstrong
North End
Armstrong
James McDonald
Dorchester
Robert Jacobson
McDonald
Natick High Baseball Schedule Set For Spring
Vernon C. C. Ambler announces Natick High School baseball schedule with games against Waltham Boston College freshmen Braintree Milford Dean Academy Concord Westboro Marlboro La Salle Framingham Wayland Hudson Marlboro etc includes open dates April 24 and June 7.
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Natick
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Dean Academy
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Concord
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Harvard Track Opens Spring Season With Union Meeting
Harvard kicked off spring track with an Evening Union meeting as 75 candidates from freshman and varsity ranks attended. Past captains Bill Rand and Bill Barron spoke, joined by W. Bingham from the track advisory committee who discussed season plans.
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Harvard
Union
Bill Rand
Bill Barron
W. Bingham
Indians defeat Waco 8 to 4 in Texas league game
Cleveland Americans beat the Waco team 8 to 4 at Waco Texas in a Texas league match. Batting by Matile Kallio and Reilley Morton Jones and Billings supported by Cleveland pitching secured the win.
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Texas
Cleveland Americans
R.H.E. Cleveland
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Reilley
Morton
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German anthem joke ends in two major league doubt
The passage notes the Macks McGraw Stallings Griffiths and Bresnahan remain skeptical about succeeding in the two major leagues.
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Macks
McGraw
Stallings
Griffiths
Bresnahan
Gossiping Car Executives Among Bay State Auto Leaders
Prominent industry figures from Garford Truck Co of Lima Ohio and R E Taylor Corp visit Bay State Auto Association board at Hotel Lenox as committees report encouraging progress. Barrowfield notes include Barney Oldfield using Firestone tires on a Maxwell and Henshaw Motor Co expanding Dodge Brothers used-car sales.
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Firestone
Cotton to Box Kubiak in 15-Round Manchester Showdown
Promoter Wheatley of the Granite State A. C. announces a 15 round bout here on Wednesday night between George Kid Cotton and Al Kubiak of New York. This will be their second meeting after Cotton won in a savage New Hampshire showdown. Benny Lewis faces Teddy Murphy for the Granite State bantam title in the 10 round semi final, with two other contests on the card.
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N. H
Wheatley
Granite State A. C
George “Kid’’ Cotton
al Kubiak
New York
Cotton
New Hampshire
Benny Lewis
Teddy Murphy
Boston
Granite State
Harvard Varsity Crew Tops Second in Long Race
Harvard's two varsity crews opened with the first choice defeating the second by over three lengths. The seconds led early by three lengths and held it through two miles, but the varsity closed the gap and nosed ahead near Harvard Bridge before finishing under Beacon Hill at the Union Boat Club.
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Lexington High School Baseball Squad Practices in Snow
Lexington candidates for the Lexington High School baseball team held their first practice of the season on the athletic field. Captain Frank Ready directed about two hours of light batting and fielding work. The squad will practice each afternoon until the season opener against Water town High on April 19.
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Mystic Valley League
Lexington
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Joe Chick and Carl Hertz Fight to Draw in Gloucester
Joe Chick of Gloucester and Carl Hertz of Washington fought a 12 round draw in the main bout here tonight. A 6 round semifinal between Battling Silva of Gloucester and John Brusso of Revere also ended in a draw. Local pairs Young Andrews and Cordrey drew in the four round opener. The next main bout is Joe Rivers versus Uveina.
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Joe Chick
Carl Hertz
Washington
Battling Silva
John Brusso
Revere
Young Andrews
Cordrey
Joe Rivers
Uveina
Harvard Men Open Spring Soccer Practice
Harvard began spring practice with Captain Walter W Weid leading the session. No games are scheduled this spring, but a demanding fall slate looms and several positions must be filled before then.
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Walter W. Weid
Red Sox halted by cold weather in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Arkansas March 22 the temperature rose from 28 to 44 with overcast skies and warmer weather forecast for tomorrow. Manager Bill Carrigan hoped to match regulars against the Yannigans in an eight inning game at Majestic Park but cold weather limited practice. Providence pitcher Fred Lake, known for an underhand, deceptive delivery, may rise as a spring sensation. Pitcher Powell of Providence joined the squad today.
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Red Sox windy spring training notes from the Springs
The Boston Red Sox hold a morning session at Majestic Park with 36 players practicing while four stars stay back due to cold, injuries, or rest. Carrigan outlines a tougher week, Ray Collins works batters in the chilly box, Carl Mays impresses as a likely regular, and Tris Speaker covers first base in Hoblit zell absence.
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Wrestlers All Here For Big International Carnival
Dr Roller and Charley Cutler arrived ahead of Boston’s big international wrestling carnival at Mechanics' Building tomorrow night. Lemle vs Cutler headlines a rugged match while Lemle’s power and craft raise expectations. Dr Perle Fowler will meet Cyclone Burns in the curtain raiser. two other bouts are two falls out of three.
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George Tuohey
Perle Fowler
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Cyclone Burns
Fifty Candidates for B C H Squad Report to Coach
About 50 candidates reported to Coach Donohue at the Eustis street playground for Boston College High School baseball. Captain James Splane leads the group for his third season and is regarded as a top high school catcher. Porter Friary backs him as catcher. Bob Gill and Eddie Gill will head the pitching with past-season experience.
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Donohue
Eustis Street
James Splane
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Eddie Gill
Wiltse Named Jersey City Manager for New Jersey Club
President Edward J. Barrow announces the signing of George Wiltse formerly of the New York Nationals to manage Jersey City for the coming season. Wiltse reports immediately as Jersey City retains last year’s players and adds new talent. The club trains at home and schedules several exhibition games before the league opens.
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Edward J. Barrow
International League
George Wiltse
New York Nationals
Jersey City
Wiltse
Johnson Debuts as Washington Americans Beat Virginia 5 to 1
In Charlottesville Virginia on March 22 the Washington Americans defeated the University of Virginia 5 to 1 in six innings. Walter Johnson pitched three innings in his season debut as Virginia managed two hits and one run. Batteries Johnson Boehling Ain Smith Henry Drummond Fry.
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University of Virginia Today
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Duffey's Column Reports on Braves and Local Sports News
Herman Nickerson reports Billy Martin and Sherwood Magee recovering from injuries and ready to return. Unicorn runner Dave Caldwell gains indoor prominence and potential outdoor success. Local boxing and marathon rulings discussed with Atlas A A matchmaker Johnny McGann seeking top bout. Freddie Burns and Jimmy Power weigh outdoor meets. Cross-Charlie White 10 round NY bout draws attention. Dan O Flaherty praised for English High School team as Montgomery School returns to championship.
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Lon Meyers
Dave Caldwell
Caldwell
Dan O'Flaherty
High School of Commerce
Montgomery
Harold Janvrin's path to the Red Sox
Harold Janvrin moved from Boston English High School to the Red Sox and was later farmed to Jersey City before being recalled. The last Kid Cotton Al Kubiak bout in Manchester ended with Cotton winning the decision in 15. In the opening game of the World Series last season the Braves defeated the Athletics with Bender Wyckoff Shang and Lapp for the A's and Rudolph Gowdy for Boston.
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Milton High Drops Boston Ball Teams in Schedule Shakeup
Milton High has dropped all Boston schools except Boston Latin after joining the South Shore league. The revised schedule lists games against Wellesley Weymouth Braintree Milton Academy Rockland Milton Quincy Dedham Brockton and Weymouth with league games noted.
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Quincy
Dedham
Emerald Oil testimonial for back and rheumatic pains
TY COBB claims trainer Mr Trathill used EMERALD OIL with wonderful results for his lame back. The ad urges readers to try it for sprains stiff joints and rheumatic pains and cites testimonials from Warvard Yale and West Point trainers. Available by mail and from druggists.
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Braves Defeat Atlanta 13-5 in Cold North Georgia game
MACON Ga March 22 The area endures a bitter cold wave with ice on surfaces as the Braves win 13 to 5 over Atlanta in the second home game of the series. Mercer College students visit to see Bill James and Lefty Tyler work on the mound.
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Mercer College
Ross Stallings
Bill James
Lefty Tyler
Braves Show Prime Form in Interdivisional Tilt
In Macon on March 22 the Braves defeated the Atlanta Crackers with a 13 to 5 score after a slow start. The game demonstrated solid form and consistency, suggesting readiness for upcoming competition.
Braves Triumph Over Champs In Chilly Exhibition
The Braves scored six in the first frame and held on as Rudolph pitched three innings and Hughes four for Atlanta. Pearson started for the champs, allowing nine hits and ten runs in three frames. Allen finished with two innings of scoreless relief. Magee’s miscue and Moran’s strong defense and bat highlighted a day where Atlanta’s Moran, Schmidt, and Gowdy led the hitting and fielding efforts.
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Henry Gowdy
Worcester Academy track coach resigns after ineligible meet row
Blanchard Worcester Academy track coach resigns effective at term end. He cites his carelessness for the February 27 Boston B A A schoolboy meet controversy in which Academy athletes were found ineligible due to age limits.
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Hahman and Capron Win at Billiards
In Chicago on March 22 John Hahman of Minneapolis defeated August Kieckhefer of Milwaukee 60 to 44 in the three cushion billiard championship. Hahman posted a high run of five while Kieckhefer had four. In the afternoon Joe Capron of St. Paul beat George Moore of New York 50 to 36.
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John Hahman
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August Kieckhefer
Milwaukee
Hahman
Kieckhefer
Joe Capron
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George Moore
New York
First Harvard Baseball Team Cuts Down to 38 Men
The Harvard baseball squad cut to 38 players for the varsity roster yesterday. Half are battery candidates with pitchers catchers and fielders included. Many from last year’s freshman squad kept spots while the remaining varsity stars were retained. an second team will form from those not retained for further practice and advancement.
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Varsus
Sexton
Harvard Managers Guests Discuss Plans at Boston Club
All first and second assistant managers from Harvard's five major sports attended the Harvard Athletic Association gathering at the Boston Harvard Club. They discussed plans for the coming year and current methods of manager competitions.
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Harvard Athletic Association
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