Boston View of White Hope Luther McCarty at Old Howard
Public glimpse of Luther McCarty in Boston shows he seeks the white heavyweight title. Crowd fills the Old Howard as McCarty, aided by Jack Sheehan and Billy McCarney, demonstrates on stage and accepts future bouts including a planned Philadelphia clash with Jim Flynn.
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Luther McCarty
Boston
Howard
McCarty
Billy McCarney
Luther
Jeff Madden
South Boston
Madden
Jack Sheehan
McCarney
New York
Jim Flynn
Philadelphia
Wells
Flynn
James
Bush League
Luther M’carty
Used Trucks for Sale in Early 20th Century Ad
Packard three ton chassis from 1911 just out of repair. Packard 1910 three ton chassis with lumber body overhauled. Packard chassis with express body in good running order. White five ton new chassis never used. White one and a half ton chassis with lumber body in service daily. Grammer three ton with furniture body in first class shape. White five ton in good condition with hand dumping body. Atlas three ton with box body at very low price. Morgan five ton truck with stake body in good running condition. tires new. All trucks offered at low prices as exceptional value.
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Packard
Gramm
ATLAS
Morgan
Sam McVey and Sam Langford Tie In 20 Rounds
In Brisbane N S W on March 24 Sam McVey and Sam Langford fought to a 20 round draw. Langford had previously defeated McVey by knockout in their earlier bout.
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Brisbane
S. W
Sam McVey
Sam Langford
Langford
Stars Fall to Tacony in Philadelphia Soccer Match
In Philadelphia on March 24 Tacony team defeated the Innisfall Stars of St. Louis 4 to 1. Tacony led 1 to 0 at halftime, then widened the margin in the second half.
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Philadelphia
Innisfall Stars
St. Louis
Tacony
Brookline to Meet New York in Dual Swimming Meet
The Brookline Swimming Club will renew ties with the New York Athletic Club in a dual meet at Ocean Pier baths Revere on April 12. It will be the first such meeting in years with events including a 50 100 220 yard races diving plunge and relay.
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Brookline Swimming Club
New York Athletic Club
Ocean Pier Baths
Revere
Brookline Club Gathers Strength in East Swimming Renwal
The Brookline swimming club renews relations with strong East rivals after a mid career pause. It has beaten Columbia University and Cambridge Y M C A while losing only to McGill University, with a lineup built on young, coaching led talent. New York sends a top all around team as a slight favorite, but locals are expected to challenge.
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Brookline
Brookline Club
New England
McGill University
Brookline Gymnasium
Columbia University
Cambridge Y. M. Co. A
LeMoyne
Holm
Avery
Boyce
McCormick
Rich
Mcoore
McKenzie
New York
Spring Signs Stir Marathon Entry Rush and Boxing Plans
The B A A reports a flood of marathon entries as warm weather draws athletes to Charles Bank and Columbus Avenue gyms. Notable figures include Luther McCarty and Billy McCarney eyeing future titles, with praise for McCarty from Jack Sheehan. Frank Gotch starts training for a Kansas City bout, while George Brown promotes New England championships on April 5 and Oscar Hedlund eyes indoor seasons.
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Columbus Avenue
Frank Gotch
George Lurich
Kansas City
Gotch
Lurich
Cambridge tug of war decides New England title
Open to all teams, the contest will be held at Hibernia Hall Charlestown on April 19 for the championship. Entry letters should be sent to P. J. Long City square Charlestown. A substantial prize awaits the winner.
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Cambridge
New England
Hibernia Hall
Charlestown
P. J. Long
City Square
Catcher Sweeney and Ford Pitching Clash Across Time
The article recalls how Sweeney, longtime catcher for Ford, mastered the spitball and kept the pitch controlled. It notes Ford's early-season struggles tied to late reporting and highlights a 1910 post season game where Sweeney was injured by a spitball, shifting catching duties to Mitchell. It also mentions Krause and Ira Thomas, and a later setback when Lapp caught for Krause on a Sunday trip, ending a streak.
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Ford
Giants
Yankees
Mathewson
Chase
Yankee
Mitchell
Athletics
Krause
Philadelphia
Ira Thomas
Thomas
St. Louis
Mack
Lapp
Browns
John J. McGraw
Umpire Hank O Day Reveals Wagner Weakness Tale
In this old anecdote a rookie asks Hank O Day how to pitch to Cap Wagner. O Day warns a flat lie on the plate and then crouches behind the pitcher. The note adds Russell Ford’s preference for catcher Sweeney and his distinctive spit ball break.
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Wagner
O’day
League
Undertaker
Hank
Russell Ford
New York Yankees
Sweeney
Ford
Boxing notes hint at champions and busy Lowell card
Gossip traces claims of Slade Sullivan Corbett and others as world kingpins. Lowell promoter Jimmy Gardiner stacks a Friday card headlined by Billy Grupp versus Bill Meckinnon with Joe Thomas out ill. Semi final Reardon versus Sailor Fiske, Gardiner to box Mahan, plus Gallant versus Robideau planned for Newport in April. New England amateur wrestling championships set for Boston Arena next month.
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Slade
Jackson
Fitz and Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Antipodes
England
Jem Smith
Smith
Sullivan
John
America
Mitchell
France
Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Corbett
New Orleans
John L
J. A
Spencer
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Cornell
Abington
Wass
New England
Mechanics’ Building
George Brown
Boston Athletic Association
Frank Chance
New York Americans
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Giants
Stallings
Braves
New York Highlanders
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Lowell
Billy Grupp
St. Louis
Bill MeckKinnon
Roxbury
Joe Thomas
Grupp
McKinnon
Dan McDonald
Nova Scotia
Jimmy Reardon
Sailor Fiske
Boston
Gardiner
The
Pilgrim A. A
Summers Knocks Out Picatoo In 19th Round Bout
John Summers of England defeats Frank Picatoo of Los Angeles by knockout in the 19th round of a scheduled 20 round fight in Sydney. Summers dominated before delivering the decisive blow after a heavy knockdown left Picatoo dazed.
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S. W
Johnny Summers
England
Frank Picatoo
Los Angeles
Summers
Picatoo
Tufts Varsity Triumphs 9-3 Over Yannigans In Practice
Tufts varsity defeated the Yannigans 9 to 3 in a second practice game. Proctor, Bennett, and Armstrong starred in the infield and Krepps fanned six after the first inning. Little pitched three scoreless frames for the Yannigans before a sixth inning rally by the varsity.
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Tufts College
Stafford
Proctor
Armstrong
Donnelan
Anderson
Krepps
Yannigans
Andy Little
Varsity
Lee
Cannell
LPO
A. E. Pure
Ee Proctor
Garvin
M’z'ski
Godfrey
Arms
Don
Lan
Son
C'mee
Eastman
Little
Holland
Jameson
Than
Vannigans
Carvin
Donovan
Rector
Ben- Lee
Durvin
Donnellan
Tittle
By Little
Boxing Card Opens With Multiple Matches In New England
Boxing events feature Packey McFarland vs. Saylor in Indianapolis, Kennedy vs. Baldwin in Manchester, Duchesne vs. Chick in New Bedford, Williams vs. Burgin, Shea vs. Clancy, Perry vs. Bruso, and Gorman vs. McCarthy in Newburyport. Amateur United States championship tournament noted in Philadelphia.
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Packey McFarland
Young Saylor
Indianapolis
Steve Kennedy
Matty Baldwin
Manchester
N. H
Tom Duchesne
Joe Chick
New Bedford
Tom Williams
Young Burgin
Young Shea
Young Clancy
Kid Perry
Young Bruso
Young Gorman
Young McCarthy
Newburyport
Constant Le Marin to Wrestle Here in April Showdown
Boston fans learn promoter George W. Tuohey secured Constant le Marin the Belgian wrestling star who recently threw Zabyszko in Chicago. Le Marin will headline a double header at Mechanics Building on April 7, after beating Jes Westergard and defeating most American opponents. Charley Cutler seeks another match with Le Marin as negotiations continue.
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Boston
George W. Tuohey
Constant leMarin
Zabyszko
Chicago
LeMarin
Mechanics Building
Jes Westergard
Tuohey
Charley Cutler
Auto Truck Show Draws Large Buyer Crowds
Crowds at Mechanics' building yesterday filled with enthusiastic buyers as the commercial vehicle show nears its close. Managers report high enthusiasm and many sales recorded, reflecting strong demand in the buyer crowd.
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Mechanics’ Building
Day long exhibition showcases 40 makes of light trucks
Visitors to yesterday's show viewed an exhibition of more than 40 makes of light trucks and delivery wagons along with heavy machines. Merchants from across the region toured the display noting improvements in motor propelled commercial vehicles and the advantages of auto trucks over horse drawn carts. Tomorrow marks the show’s final day as organizers claim the event the most successful ever held with the truck and pleasure car shows run separately to highlight continued industry growth.
Kelly Springfield water cooled truck impresses at Boston show
The Kelly Springfield Motor Truck Company displays a one ton water cooled truck with a 144 inch wheel base and dual rear wheels at the Mechanics building. Also shown are a one ton single rear wheel model and a three ton model. The three point flexible suspension permits frame adjustment to road irregularities without stressing the motor bearings.
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Kelly
Mechanics
Kelly- Springfield Motor Truck Company
Springfield
Boston
Equipping Alco Trucks with Tarvia Tanks
Philip P. Sharples of Barrett Manufacturing explains expanding use of Alco trucks with Tarvia tanks for hot Tarvia deliveries. From Everett to Boston area jobs, trials with five and three ton trucks proved successful. This season two Boston trucks, one Montreal unit, and two New York units operate with tanks and spray equipment within a 60 mile radius of Boston.
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Boston
Philip P. Sharples
Barrett Manufacturing Company
Everett
Montreal
New York
Britton Secures Two Truck Agencies for Smith and Maccar
W H Britton has just secured the agency for the Smith truck and the Maccari. The Maccari models include 1x 00-pound and one-ton capacity. The Smith line offers 2-ton, 31-2-ton and 6on capacities. Both makes are on exhibition at the show.
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W. H. Britton
Boston College High Crew Begins Training for Interscholastic Rowing
Boston College High announces its debut in Interscholastic Rowing Association with a growing crew. The squad includes R. G. Simmons and J. Howe among rowers, and J. L. Silva and J. J. Walsh as possible Coxswains. First practice set for tomorrow in the college gymnasium.
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Boston College High
James Street
R. G.“ Simmons
J. E. Howe
F. J. McCool
A. A. McGonagle
T. J. Burke
J. F
J. F. Mulligan
L. E. Sullivan
L. T. Fallon
P. E. Shaw
J. L. Silva
A. G. Kenney
W. J. O’connor
J. J. Walsh
J. P. Lynch
T. J. Hurley
F. J. Fitzgerald
J. S. Kerrigan
Claims Indoor Baseball Title for Norwood Civic
The Norwood Civic Association indoor baseball team claims the New England championship after a winter undefeated record. They beat rivals 4 to 3 last week to prevent a tie and have organized a four team league with two games weekly. Contact manager Harold K. Slater to arrange games.
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Norwood Civic Association
New England
Norwood
Greater Boston
Harold KE. Slater
The
Civic Association
Princeton Beats Georgetown 4 0 In Slow Game
Princeton won 4 to 0 over Georgetown in a slow contest played here. Wood and Carter pitched for Princeton with Kelly and Mullaney catching. The game featured pitching, with Georgetown managing only five hits and two errors while Princeton had six hits and two errors. Umpire Colliflower.
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Washington
Princeton
Georgetown
R.H.E. Princeton
Wood and Carter
Kelly
Mullaney
Colliflower
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