Major League Players Show Keen Interest in Trapshooting
Numerous baseball stars from the majors participate in trapshooting, viewing it as a mental equal to the bat and ball game. Notable figures include Chief Bender, Joe Bush, Mathewson, Cobb, Tris Speaker, Walter Johnson, and many others who shoot in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh clubs, also competing in cross-state leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albert
Bender
Penneyvania
Philadelphia Tran
Joith
Camden
N. J
Joe Bush
Red Sox
Philadelpha
Biedieman
Shawkey
Cleveland Alexander
Biedleman
Phils
Billy Kitlefer
Oscar Dugey
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Matty
Mathewson
Chief Bender
Harry Davis
Athletics
Otis Crandall
Joe Jackson
Tyrus Cobb
Tris
Speaker
Cobb
Georgia
Frank Baker
Charley Herzog
Firebrand
Maryhind
Jack Dunn
Eddie Collins
Walter Johnson
Gabby” Cravath
Clyde Milan
Carl Mays
Bert Shotten
Hube Leonard
Jake Daubert
Jack Coombs
Pat Moran
Fred Clarke
Pittsburgh Pirates
Kansas
George Cuppy
Cleveland
Elkhart
Ind
Herman Bronkle
Indianapolis
Sam Leever
Deacon Phillips
Pittsburgh
New Orleans Eyes Modern Stadium and Athletic Work
The article notes New Orleans considers erecting a modern stadium hosting basketball and indoor track with college athletes. It mentions war losses for the British Polo Association and plans by Texas league magnates for 1920. References include Babe Ruth’s baseball fame and potential transition to boxing, plus military athletic duties at Missouri University and Coast League discussions.
Mike Gibbons Quits Boxing After Long Career
Mike Gibbons known as the St. Paul Phantom retires from boxing. He cites family urging him to stop and says he won’t return to the ring despite possible future bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Gibbons
Middlesex, Browne and Nichols Opens Season In Narrow 1–0 Defeat
Middlesex School ice hockey team, led by Norris and Otis, loses 1–0 to Browne and Nichols at Cambridge after a late second period goal by Cordingly. The match features strong defense with both squads using one roatue and fierce scrimmage in front of the Middlesex goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex School
Concord
Browne and Nichols
Cambridge
Middlesex
North Concord
Cordinely
Middlesex Onele
Norris
Otis
Middiesex
Coutier
Cordingly
Bancroft
Pollardricht
Middlesex Mac Toyner
G. Dwiteht
Browne & Nichola Middlesex
G. Dwight
Ravoor
Prilard
Bancraft Cordingly
Otis Collier
le_Norris
J. Dwight
Lockwood Crowley
Hiller Derker
P Hopkins
Bradford
Flint
Senre Browne
Nichols School
Goat Cordingly
Keferea
Fenn
Davis
Goa Vrpires
Atciter andTones
Baldwin
Perera
Hamilton
Maynard Bowling League sees A. O. H. slump behind Reds
In a tight league race the A. O. H. youths drop toward the cellar as the Reds press their bid. Middlesex and M. C. A. A. push to the top while the Pawnees lead the first division. The Vets top the second division and Reds remain last. Weekend matches and a prize went to George Lesage at the local alleys. The Middlesex ice hockey squad schedules a game with Milton Academy at their North Concord rink on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of C
Concord
Ece
Maynard
Reds
AO. H
Tommy” King
Pawnees
Middlesex
Billett
Vets
MUI Curawla
ASO Allied Vets
ABI Hee
Tee Camscote
Reden
Allied Vets
George Lesage
Middlesex School
Milton Academy
North Concord
Maynard Legion Forms Basketball Team for State Schedule
The Maynard Legion post organizes a basketball team under Edward Ledgard. Games will be weekly with a planned schedule featuring top Legion teams in the state, mainly on Monday nights at Pastime hall. Players include Ed Ledgard Eden Tobin Jim Ryan Phil Bower Pat Kane and John Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Maynard Legion Post
Edward Ledgard
Legion
Pastime Hall
Ed” Ledgard
Eden Tobin
Jim Ryan
Phil” Bower
Pat” Kane
John Gibbons
West End A A to Visit Pastime Hall Saturday
Manager C. C. Murray showcases West End A A at Pastime hall this Saturday. The visitors feature a strong quintet led by Paddy Grant with past stints at St. Joseph's St. Mary's and Fittons of Boston, and include Johnny Donnelly Padly Dolan Harry Bloom Johnny Freeman and Manus Eygys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Murray
West End A. A
Pastime Hall
Paddy” Grant
Las
St. Joseph's
St. Mary's
Fittons
Boston
Johnny Donnelly
West End
C. Star
Pad‘ly’ Dolan
West End K
Harry Bloom
Johnny Freeman
Manus Eygys
Archer's Team Wins Card Tournament at Odd Fellows Club
The Odd Fellows Social club held a card tournament at the club rooms on Tuesday evening. Captain Archer's team defeated Captain A Champagne's team by 43 to 34 with refreshments served after the play. Team standings show Archer's at 95 and Champagne at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Capt. Archer
Capt
A. Champagne
Archer
Champagne
Cricket club five triumphs over A. O. H in league tilt
The Cricket club five defeated A. O. H and took all four points in a league match at local alleys Tuesday evening. Price led with a 114 in the singles and rolled up 307 across three strings as the team displayed strong form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorde
Porchester A. A
Tallon
Weltham
Bulger
Whil Hooley
Vist Tere
Cancord
C. “‘Dorchpsthpr
Riley
Phillipe
Tegerald If
Dolan Hickson
O'Brien Mulenahy
Dooler Grady
Patriquin Balger
Collins Store
Consond
Dorchester
Fitzgerald
Hickson
O'Grady
Phillis
O'Brien
Dooley
Patriquin
Collins
Concord
Wm. C. Chisholm
M. Buker
T. Willams
Pawnees
Reds
Ingham
G. Lesage
M. Lesage
Penniman
G Lesage
Heeerewen
Peterson Ee Ee
Postoffice L
the. K
Postoffice Five
Monument Hall
M. Bulger
Pawtucket - Tigers
Larce
Pawtucket Terore
Maynard
Fthrea
Kelley
Cent
Downton
Armmintt Fe
Woereaster Koof
Mineq
Jenene Walker Rrieham
Tendoan
Northhorn
Walker
Northboro Rinvers
Vaynerd
Pinch
Nat Maynard
Tigers
Moore
Steve Maley
Cricket Club
Price
Sennett's Nymphs at Marlborough Theatre in Yankee Doodle in Berlin
Mack Sennett's bathing nymphs from Southern California studios appear in person at the Marlborough Theatre to promote the film Yankee Doodle in Berlin. The live prologue features the Sennett beauties in staged lighting and athletic scenes, portraying the lively studio lives of football trained college girls. This likely their first and last public appearance outside typical confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack “Sennett
Marlborough Theatre
Sennett
Berlin
California
King
Morningstar regarded as the most scientific billiards professional
Ora Morningstar is praised as the most scientific player of his era. Observers credit his versatile skill across shots and note his long stroke and smooth fluid technique. He uses a 22 ounce cue and 55 inch shaft, with praises from Welker Cochran for his precise billiards. He also paints acclaimed works and has held both 18.1 and 18.2 titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora C. Morningstar
Red Bull
Detroit
Welker Cochran
Yen Morningstar
Cochran
Morningstar
Hurricane at Tennis Game
Gerald L. Patterson of Melbourne, aged twenty three, earned the nickname Hurricane for his thrilling play in English and Continental tournaments. Influenced by Norman KE. Brookes, Patterson relies on a rapid service and strong net game, with critics noting only minor weaknesses in ground strokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald L. Patterson
Melbourne
Australia
Norman KE. Brookes
Patterson
McLaughlin
Double Wedding Ends in Financial Reckoning at Upton
The quiet double marriage of Walter Dor rance and Vinnie Tresham with Frank Dolby and Rita Pearce at Upton leads to a moral reckoning. Walter, wary of debt, reveals his father’s estate is cleared with a surplus while Vinnie admits the Dolbys’ lavish spending caused their trouble. Walter pledges to redeem the Dolbys’ debts and build a steadier future for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dorrance
Vinnie Tresham
Frank Dolby
Rita Pearce
Upton
Vinnie
Winnie
Walter
Winkie
Rita
Dolbys
Frank
Dolby
Rita’smother
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Eddie Burns
Philadelphia
Dugey
Tex
Chler Beaver
New Orleans
British Polo Association
Jess
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Co. K. G
Genesee Street
Babe Ruth
Bos
Missouri University
Sta
Ring
News OF the Sporting World
Middlesex Beaton
Dorchester A. C
Star Pet
Wome Mess K. of
Bon Sante Clay Postoffice
H. American Legion
Catholic Club
Pig Five
CINCI
Hyman Weeee
Lawrence
Steeee
Ingham Hennry
Lynch Ee Fae
C. Jas
Loftus Wee
Johan Orbeeee
McKenna
Mare Island
Cal
M. C. A. A. of Price
Tucker
J. B
Ora Morningstar
Gerald Patterson
Norman Brookes
Western Newspaper Union
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