Gaffney Actions Sharpen Braves Field Ownership Dispute
James E. Gaffney, former Braves owner and Braves Field holder, visited Boston and deposited a certified 15 500 check with Old Colony Trust to cover interest due on bonds of the Commonwealth Realty Trust. He said the move protects his interests in the large complex.
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James E. Gaffney
The
Braves
Braves Field
Old Colony Trust Company
Commonwealth Realty Trust
Braves Field bonds spark ownership dispute
The article notes that bonds on Braves Field are overdue and Gaffney with Robert Davis hold substantial control. Arthur Wise and other nominal owners reportedly face a demand to reimburse payments or face suit. Gaffney denies plans to repossess the club and says no sale is currently possible.
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Braves
Gaffney
John C. Toole
Arthur Wise
Braves Field
Robert Davis
New York
Lawrence Easy Victory Over Wakefield 29 to 0 in Grid Tilt
Wakefield High suffers a 29 to 0 defeat as Lawrence H. dominates from opening whistle. Scoring details list touchdowns by Buckley Aldred Ford, with Ford kicking three goals and Douglas of Wakefield credited with a safety. Referee William Crawford, umpire Higgins, head linesman Sault.
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Maguire Kelley
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Ewan
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Young
Douglas
William Crawford
W. R. Higgins
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Judge Upholds Injunction to Save Jack Dempsey
Milwaukee report says Judge Gregory in the Circuit Court upheld May injunction barring John Reisler of New York from interfering with heavyweight boxer Jack Dempsey. Reisler claimed a contract lasting another year. ruling dissolves Reisler’s $100,000 suits in New York and New Jersey.
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Circuit Court Today
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New York City
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Sport Comment Reflects Wartime US and Across the Nation
Arthur Duffey surveys sports amid World War I effort noting Harvard Yale football hopes for a win, Radio school teams, boxing and wrestling links to Uncle Sam, and amusement at war bond fund events. Mentions Oscar Egg Switzerland rider and three mile run at the 47th Regiment Brookyn meet.
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47Th Regiment
Brooklyn
United War Work Fund
Forty players compete in Red Cross mixed foursome
At Albemarle Golf Club Newtonville forty players joined the open mixed foursome for the Red Cross with only four couples failing to return cards. Prizes went to Brae-Burn duo Mrs R K Eaton and C B Waterman for gross and to a Woodland Albemarle pairing for best net. Political shifts in Boston baseball noted as Braves Field use discussed by Frazee Barrow and Gaffney.
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Newtonville
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West Newton
F. D. McCarthy
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BE. J. Nealis
Albemarle
R. B. Colley
Boxers Plan Benefit Show For Baldwin Family
A benefit night for Matty Baldwin's family is being organized with a general committee chosen at Tuesday's meeting and another gathering set for Sunday afternoon. Promoter Dan McKerrick offers his entire stable of boxers for the event, with Frankie Callahan and Frankie Britt among notable matchups. Tickets cost 1, 2, or 3 dollars and go on sale Friday at local papers, fight clubs, and from supporters. contributions go to Luke Mullin, Charlestown Trust Company chairman.
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Frankie Callahan
Frankie Britt
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Joe Jeanette
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Cline
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Barney Snyder
Paddy Owens
Frankie Ertle
Luke Mullin
Charlestown Trust Company
Hoppe Leads Exhibition Score Run at Boston Club
Willie Hoppe led in an 800 point exhibition with George Slosson at the Boston City Club yesterday. Afternoon play saw Hoppe reach 400 points in eight innings while Slosson had 123 in seven. Evening session had Hoppe finish 400 in ten innings with Slosson at 148. Hoppe claimed the high run of 800 and his ninth inning 105 was the day’s best. He plans to play today at the Engineers' Club.
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George Slosson
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Engineers
Alec M Lean Set to Sail for France as KC Secretary
Alec MacLean promoter and former bike rider sails to France to serve as Knights of Columbus secretary. He plans to promote bike races for soldiers in Paris and has deep ties to Boston boxing and early six day bike events. MacLean, vice president of the Armory A A and former director, received a farewell supper with an aluminum wristwatch as colleagues await profits from his absence.
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Revere
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Matty Baldwin
Gilbert Gallant
Frazee Quizzed On Red Sox Sale Prospects
President Frazee faced close questioning over potential Red Sox sale or relocation as Fenway Park grows in value. The article suggests the property has become a valuable real estate asset beyond just a baseball plant and hints Frazee is considering a sale as baseball activity returns to prominence.
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Daley Leads Harvard S A T C Football Team
Edward J. Daley, former Dartmouth football captain and 1912 baseball captain, was elected captain of Harvard’s S A T C football team on his first practice day. Coaches Donovan Guild and Ensign Westmore Wilcox helped drill ends and backs as Navy and Army scrimmage tests highlighted early form.
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Dartmouth
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Soldiers Field
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Bob
Naval
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Crimson
Army
Harvard Radio to Meet Newport Naval Team on Nov. 9
The Naval Radio eleven will play the Newport Naval Training Station football team at Newport on November 9. Gunner McMahon athletic director at the wireless school has completed arrangements for the contest. On that date the Stadium will be the meeting place of the Harvard S A T C and the Tufts football teams.
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Kroll Set to Box Carney in Marlboro Main Bout
Dusty Kroll the Maine welter meets Billy Carney in Marlboro tomorrow night as the main bout. Semi finals pair Johnny Grey of Chelsea with Girard Gianni of Lawrence, plus two six round prelims featuring Young Leonard vs Eddie Sampson and Buddy Dolan vs Mike Donnelly. Eighty rounds total slated.
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Maine Welter
Billy Carney
Marlboro
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Chelsea
Girard Gianni
Lawrence
Young Leonard
Dddie Sampson
Framingham
Buddy Dolan
Mike Donnelly
Five U of Chicago Players Hospitalized After Loyola Game
Five University of Chicago football players were hospitalized after yesterday's 6 to 0 victory over Loyola Academy. Among the injured is Alonzo Stagg Jr., son of coach Stagg, with a broken collarbone.
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University of Chicago
Loyola Academy
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Fox Hunters’ Meet Picks Up Eight More Foxes
The New England Fox Hunters Club 14th annual fall meet in Pepperell reports eight foxes bagged on day three, matching day one totals. Theodore Robinson of Wareham claimed the day’s pool with a 6:15 a.m. kill aided by a neighbor’s bulldog, as other winners included Wright, Sawyer, Fletcher, Tucker, Shedd, Ford, and Woolscroft. The hunt drew many participants and dogs, with the meet expected to run through the week.
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Fox Hunters’ Club
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Wareham
Louis A. Wright
Waltham
Elmer E. Sawyer
Groton
J. Herbert Fletcher
Westford
Arthur Tucker
Gloucester
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C. I. Ford
West Acton
Joseph Woolscroft
Woonsocket
Fissy
Sailor Grid Team Defeats Fordham 6–0 Behind Closed Gates
In New York, October 380, the Fordham University football team lost to a U. S. S. Granite State squad. The sailors won 6 to 0 as the game was played behind closed gates due to influenza epidemic regulations.
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Fordham University
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Trophy play listed at Arlmont Golf Club Saturday
The Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights may finish the season with trophy play on Saturday afternoon If weather stays favorable a post season members tournament could be held on the links that day.
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Arlington Heights
Don Pope Ready for Overseas Duty in France
Lieutenant Don Pope of the Motor Transportation Corps Motorcycle Division sails today for oversea duty in France. He is a noted motorcycle racer, holding records from one to one hundred miles at Readville and a world record of one mile in 40 seconds on a dirt track. He led endurance races and won the San Diego to Phoenix desert race in record time and last year directed the motorcycle department at MIT's government school.
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Readville
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