All Around Sports Roundup From Baseball To Boxing
The column surveys early 20th century sports topics from Rutgers triumph over Naval Transport 40 to 0, Thomas Murphy Grand Circuit earnings, Willie Hoppe’s records, and boxing amateur shows. It notes Rutgers coach Foster Sanford and Charlie Brickley, plus bench marks in baseball pinch hitting and boxing promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutgers
New York
Charlie Brickley
Foster Sanford
Percy Haughton
Naval Transport Service
Harvard
Boston Boxing Scene Promises Action This Week
Mike Paulson and Johnnie Veto clash at Commercial A C tomorrow night after their prior strong showing. Jack Britton fights twice in 24 hours. Jabez White seeks Boston bouts. Naval Base card features Melanson and a wrestling bout. Dan Ferguson vs George Robinson leads a 10 round main event at Marlboro Driving Club show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Paulson
Johnnie Veto
A. C
Paulson
McKirdy
Boston
Boston Section
East
Bill Mason
George Gaw
Joe Melanson
P. Quinlan
Jack Leonard
Marlboro
Dan Ferguson
Philadelphia
George Robinson
Billie Burke
Lynn
Johnny Reldine
Camp Edgar
Young McKeon
Worcester
Young Dempsey
Fred Baker
Frankie Rodman
Webster
Armory Show for War Fund Delivers Boxing Card
The Armory A. A. presents a boxing event at the Arena next Tuesday night to aid the United War Workers fund. Eight four round bouts and two six round meetings are planned with star fighters including Johnny Dundee and Cy Goodwin. Card features Walter Butler versus Terry Brooks and other local notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory A. A
New England
United War Workers
Johnny Dundee
Boston
Cy Goodwin
Charley Beyers
Walter Butler
Terry Brooks
Frankie Britt
Johnny Donovan
Bob Josephs
Paddy Owens
Joe Rivers
George Robinson
Charley Parker
Johnny Gray
Joseph Connolly
Young Veto
George Beyers
Harry Carlson
Freddy Yelle
Young Sacco
Joe Welling
New York
Shaver O’brien
South Boston
Johnny Buckley
Whirlwind Grapplers Promised Thrilling Opera House Card
The Grand Opera House hosts a two out of three finish wrestling lineup led by John Kilionis known as the Greek Cyclone against Joe Shimkus, Létt champion, in a main event. Pinky Gardner meets Alex Lundstrum in a second bout as fans expect a hard hitting night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Tuohey
John Kilionis
Joe Shimkus
Pinky Gardner
Alex Lundstrum
New Haven
Arlmont Golf Club Plans Special Meeting and Prizes
The Arlmont Golf Club of Arlington Heights plans a special meeting later this month for the annual justification meeting of members. It will feature the presentation of the season's prizes and the trophy tournament is expected to conclude Saturday afternoon at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlmont Golf Club
Arlington Heights
Boston Base Team Hopes for Defensive Upgrades in Season
The Boston Base squad, twice beaten in three games, faces a Sunday lineup with several stout players led by George Sweetland and bucker. Key linemen Quinlan Mensis Wallace and end Messier bring experience. coaches aim to improve interference and unlock more effective attack as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bucker
George Sweetland
Mensis
Wallace
Quinlan
Springfield Manual Training School
Haverhill
Triffe
New Hampshire State
Messier
Williston Academy
Boston Base Faces Battleship New Jersey in Big Scrimmage
The eleven from Boston Base, led by Bill Mitchell and Bob Bernson, prepare to clash with the Battleship New Jersey at Fenway Park or Braves Field. Mitchell, a Tufts alumnus of six feet and 175 pounds, is a dominant back with strong defense, supported by a capable line and other skilled backs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Fenway Park
Braves Field
Boston Boys
Mitchell
Bernson
Boston
Big Bill Mitchell
Tufts
Yale
Auction Pony for R. C. Cause at Medford
A chestnut combination gelding named Gyp and a Shetland pony will be sold at noon and 2 PM today at Combination Park Medford to raise funds for the Boston Metropolitan Chapter American Red Cross. The horse, nine years old and well trained, was donated by Mrs. Clifford B Walton of Brookline and the pony by A H McLean of the Boston & Maine railroad. A phaeton and harness accompany the pony.
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Gyp
Boston
American Red Cross
Combination Park
Medford
Bureau of Benefits and Entertainments
Clifford
Airships Set Out For Great Scranton Show
Several fast battle planes will leave Garden City tomorrow for Scranton to participate in a series of aeronautical exhibitions under the National Aeronautic Club. Proceeds fund athletic equipment for U S aviators. Events run through November in New York and upstate cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Garden City
Scranton
Penn
New York State
National Aeronautic Club
United States
Binghamton
Elmira
Ithaca
Cortland
Syracuse
Geneva
Rochester
Buffalo
Exeter Defeats U S S New Jersey 7 to 0 in Football
Exeter's crippled eleven defeated the sailors from the U S S New Jersey 7 to 0. Kennedy scored the decisive touchdown in the third period with a 25 yard run. Exeter advanced to within two yards of the goal before losing on downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
N. H
New Jersey
Kennedy
Sniveley
Gilroy
Jersey
Lieutenant Failing
O'Neil
Barry
Exeter and New Jersey Battle In Dirt-Sloshed Gridiron
In a bruising game Exeter edges New Jersey 7 to 0 as Kennedy scores the touchdown and converts the try. Sniveley and Failing shine for the sailors while injuries sideline Exeter stalwarts O Neil and Barry.
Carolan Water Mentor Assigned to Camp Admiral Oman
Carolan John Carolan a noted Brookline swimmer is stationed at Camp Admiral Oman as swimming and boxing instructor to William Nt. Defoe. He previously taught at Dean Academy Cambridge Y M C A and Manns Camp and brings expert coaching experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolan
Camp Admiral Oman
John Carolan
Brookline
William Nt. Defoe
Dean Academy
Cambridge Y. M. C. A
Mann's Camp
Reddy to Box Curry at C A C
Battling Reddy of New York meets Joe Curry of New Haven in a 12 round main event at the Commercial A C show. Curry faces a brisk challenger as Reddy is known for hard hitting and relentless pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C
Battling Reddy
New York
Joe Curry
New Haven
Curry
Reddy
Veto
Mike Paulson
Paulson
Kid Frances
Johnny Dunn
Louis Alfredge
Arlington High Could Replay Saturday Game on Thanksgiving
Arlington High School football officials may seek to move the Thanksgiving Day clash with Wakefield High to Wednesday November 20 at Arlington to replay the last Saturday game after Melrose players declined to accept it. Both games are Mystic Valley league matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington High School
Melrose High School
Arlington Eleven
Wakefield High School
Arlington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earles
Waile
Amust
Asovur
Reak
Annazer
Dre EA
JUS
Lissen
Sonty
Mil
France
Arthur Duffey
Sport Comment
Hunk” Horween
Princeton
Tigers
Walker
Rub Purdus
Hub
Boston Braves
Heber Bishop
Great North Woods
Thomas W. Murphy
Murphy
California
Jis
Peter Volo
Lassie McGregor
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
Willie
Welker Cochran
Michigan
Chicago
Athleticec
Maine
Bangor
The
Stars and Stripes
Soissons
Rheims
Bennie Osthues
Summer Street
Ben
Jack Graney
Cleveland Indians
Lee Fohl
Rogers
St. Louis
Cicotte
Joe Rush
Cleveland
Molyneux
Red Sox
DotAlag
Mike
Portsmouth
Jack Britton
Soldier Bartfeld
Brooklyn
Olympia A. A
Johnny Howard
Bayonne
N .J
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
Jabez White
Albany
White
Young Montreal
Armory Show For War Fund
Water St. Summer St
Wash. St
Bob Bernson
Somerville
R. C
Tars
Bess
Flobson
Ticcovccsserces
Snivele Luman
Davis
Fox
Kerri Ghg
Deceisoncovepardseen Q
Palling
Kon
Exeter 7
Victor
Prosperit
Geo.p.1de & CO
Makers
Troy, N.Y
Yu 1
General Pershing
H. F. Wheeler
John Pershing
West Point
Higginbotham
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