East Boston Wins Big in City High School Meet
East Boston high took the majority of field event points at the Boston district high school meet held yesterday afternoon in the Bos ton English High drill hall. Nod dle Islanders led with 35 9 10, South Boston was second with 25 1 5, Hyde Park third with 23 1 5, West Roxbury fourth with 9 7 10, Brighton fifth with 3, and Charlestown High trailed just behind with 2 1 5.
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Ast Boston High
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East Boston Hopes Rise After Strong Running Trials
Hyde Park qualified more than twice as many athletes as East Boston in the trials, but East Boston's showing yesterday makes them favorites as finals come today at the East Armory. Records fell in field events with Gene Hussey and N Ginsberg setting new marks, while Nolan and Fundin threaten sprint and middle distance records.
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East Boston
East Armory
South Boston High
Gene Hussey
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Hussey
Bill Nolan
Nolan
Jeff O’connor
South Boston
Burke
Track Meet Results Show Close Scoring Across Divisions
Springs high jump and broad jump events lead with Colburn Hyde Park and Hussey Hyde Park winning top marks. Thornton South Boston takes 12-pound shot put, while intermediate division records set by Ziminsky South Boston and Killilea Hyde Park highlight a packed meet in East Boston and surrounding neighborhoods.
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East Boston
Galvin
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Nichols
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Elliot
Hyde Park
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Nolan
Greenburg
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Carney’s Narrow Win Amid Fouls In Local Boxing Card
The Commercial A. C. fight night featured four bouts ending early due to fouls or knockouts. Billy Carney of New Bedford beat Johnny McMenimen of Cambridge on fouls in the fifth, while Danny McCormick toppled Johnny Gray on a foul, and Dave Powers defeated Babe McCoy when the referee halted in the third. Charlie Elkins beat Young Flanagan in two rounds.
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McMenimen
Carney
Whaler
Danny McCormick
East Boston
Johnny Gray
Chelsea
McCormick
Gray
MccCormick
Dave Powers
Malden
Babe McCoy
Charlestown
Powers
Charlie Elkins
Young Flanagan
Miske Stops Cowler Early In 4th Round Battle
Billy Miske of St Paul knocks out Tom Cowler of England in the fourth round of a scheduled 12 round bout in Baltimore. Cowler had been floored twice by Miske with rights to the jaw before a left to the stomach ended the match.
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Billy Miske
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Dyson Wins at Marlboro Driving Club Tourney
Bobby Dyson of New Bedford defeated Young Dempsey of Boston in three rounds to close the Marlboro Driving Club tournament. Chick Manning of Framingham beat Steve Roberts of Chelsea in six rounds, and Tommy Moore of Fremingham stopped Freddie Welsh of Hudson in two rounds.
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Boston Tonight
Marlboro Driving Club Tourney
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Blizzard Delays New York New Haven Bout
A four round boxing match between Joe Welling of New York and Paul Doyle of New Haven, set for tonight in New Haven, is postponed to tomorrow night due to a blizzard.
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Joe Welling
New York
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Owen Bush Joins Tigers After Trade Talks Ended
Detroit on March 28 reported adjustments with shortstop Owen Bush and the American League club. Pitcher Dauss also signed, completing roster changes and setting spring lineup.
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Tigers
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Dauss
Portland league ties stir as Heinie Wagner and Carrigan loom
Arthur Duffey notes talk of Bill Carrigan backing Heinie Wagner to run the Portland league club. He adds Heinie and Bill are close friends and a deal hinges on financial risk. Duffey also covers boxing ticket support for wounded soldiers, upcoming races, and remarks on Dempsey, Delaney, and notable athletes in New England.
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Boxing match confusion at Lowell involves Morgan Britt denial
Eddie Morgan of Philadelphia denies meeting Frankie Young Britt after a reported bout in Lowell. Crescent A A defends the match as arranged in good faith by Ray Cass, while Cass admits uncertainty over Morgan’s identity and says the club did not pay the claimed Morgan.
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U S to Send Star Boxers to National Championships
The United States AAU national boxing championships will be held at Mechanics Hall on April 7 and 8. New York sends top boxers Frank Cassidy of Ozanam Association and Joseph Sullivan of Trinity Club in the 135 pound class. Cassidy, discharged from the army, won the 1917 New York State title and recently won a Crescent AC open tournament. Sullivan served at the Mexican border and in the navy transport service, boxing in Italy and advancing from 108 to 135 pounds. Arthur Hirschberger of Union Settlement AC, a leading 135 pounder, is also noted with wins over former Metropolitan champion Arthur Schick.
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Gunners to Face Gotham Best at Riverside Shoot
The Boston Athletic Association Gun Club meets New York Athletic Club at Riverside on April 18 as a preliminary to the Patriots Day championship. Last year New York won in Boston while BAA gunners prevailed at Lakewood and New York for the trophy based on overall thirds. Practice is slated for the afternoon of the 17th. total prizes amount to 1075 across the two days.
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Natty Suits for A. E. F. in Big Games
Washington, March 28. An order for 500 suits for the track team of the American Expeditionary Forces to represent the United States in the Inter-allied championships in May was received by Captain John L. Griffith. The outfits include blue trunks with red side stripes and a white shirt with red bands and a red U S on the breast. Suits will be shipped to France immediately.
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France
Sox Chief Completes His Lineup In Tampa Drill
In Tampa Ed Barrow fielded the regular Red Sox in uniform as Hooper joined Gainer Gilhooley and Strunk in outfield and Hooper discussed his return after influenza. Caldwell and Bush faced minor mishaps while Mayor Lang of St Petersburg waged a push to host spring workups.
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Boxing Gossip and Plans Slated in New England Circles
Notes from Brockton on an April 4 card featuring four 10 round bouts. Plans in Waltham for a Charley Earl boxing boxing and athletic tourney to raise funds for 26th Division troops. Imminent Eagan Smith clash teased for Fenway A A next Wednesday. Updates on Irish Patsey Clines and Willie Jacksons activity and upcoming Britton Malone clash in St Paul. Benny Leonard and Billy Gibson travel to New York for next month bouts including a meeting with Chick Simler in Binghamton.
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Yanigan Club Preview Sets Stage for Ruth Roles
The Yanigan squad plans Del Gainer as a speed option in left field and weighs Ruth as pitcher or outfielder. Outfield likely includes Shea Pennock Winn with Moorfield backing up and catching duties split between Moorfield and McNeill. Infield features Schang McNally and Del Gainer with Barry or Shean. Youngsters aim to challenge regulars.
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Boston Umpire Talk and Camp Notes Amid Series Build Up
Training camp notes detail Billy Sunday potentially umping opening game and a practice contest. The Red Sox are offered the local golf course and Sabbath fishing plans, with Charlie Donnellan and Joe Bush entertaining guests nightly. New York fans seek full Boston New York series details while war correspondents arrange special wires for play-by-play. Harry Hooper elected president of the Green Pea Whist Club. Scott and Jean Dubuc awaited Hooper’s arrival.
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Platt Adams Selected to Coach U S Track Team
Platt Adams the New York A. G. high jumper has been asked to train the United States team for the Inter-allied games at Paris. Colonel Wait C. Johnson chief athletic officer of the A E F requested his release from YMCA athletic forces. Adams hopes to begin coaching within a few weeks.
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Paris
Wait C. Johnson
Shocker to Sail with St. Louis Americans for 1905 Season
Urban Shocker, pitcher for the St. Louis Americans, announced he will sail from France on April 1 and join the team at the season opener. The note confirms his early departure and guaranteed presence when play begins.
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Milton High Team to Face Worthy Baseball Schedule
Milton High School baseball schedule announced by Manager Robert Cody. The team returns seven players and two near regulars, with a strong nine man core. Key games include Brighton, Winchester, Dorchester, Boston Latin, Weymouth, Hyde Park, Milton Academy, Quincy, Huntington, Needham, Stoughton and St John’s among others across April to June with several opens and a pending date.
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Peothlyn Wins Grand National Steeplechase in Liverpool
Peothlyn won the Grand National Steeplechase at Liverpool in its first postwar run. Owned by Mrs Peel the favorite led Ballyboggan finished second with Pollen in third from a field of twenty two starters over 4 1/2 miles.
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Juniors to field first Arlington baseball team this spring
For the first time in the school history the Arlington junior high will be represented on the diamond with a baseball team this spring. Headmaster Braeford E Swift coaches high school candidates and will direct junior high practice.
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Braeford E. Swift
Braves Beat Crackers 3 to 2 In Exhibition Clash
M Quillen shines as Braves beat Crackers 3 to 2 in seven innings of charity baseball in Columbus Georgia. Ed McGrath reports a spirited game with strong defense and timely hits from both sides.
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Gift baseball thrills city with strong pitching and fielding
A crowd enjoyed a sparkling exhibition featuring Lefty George and Hugh McQuillen for the Crackers against the Braves. George held the opposition scoreless in key moments while McQuillen allowed seven hits. Burns and Scheiber starred defensively as Albany plans a Braves and Tigers game on April 4.
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Hugh McQuillen
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Bergstroem Sets 10 Mile World Ice Record in Stockholm
Stockholm reports V Bergstroem skated 10 miles in 31 minutes 12 seconds establishing a new world ice record. The mark surpasses John Johnson of Montreal by 87 seconds.
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V. Bergstroem
John §. Johnson
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