Regatta Distance Change Favored by Stewards
The In kholding invitation regatta organizers in New York consider shortening the varsity race from four miles to three. Coaches from Harvard Yale Cornell and others back the move to reduce distance to reduce fatigue and broaden entry, with talks of a national intercollegiate championship in the future. The plan aims to attract more crews and possibly shift future regattas to shorter courses.
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Charles Court
Cornell
Jim Ten Eyck
Syra
Wright
Pennsylvania
Dreth
Princeton
Syracuse
Umbia
Poughkeepsie
Harvard
Yale
London
Wisconsin
Hudson
Naval Aeay
Stanford
Caliia
Washington
Georgetown
Wesleyan
Trini- Dartmouth
Williams
Leonard Beats Bloom in Ten Round Brooklyn Bout
Leonard of New York defeated Phil of Brooklyn in a ten round fin. Brooklyn Tuesday. Leon weighed 133 1 2 pounds and 186 1 4 were listed, Bloom took a nine count in the net round after a right jaw blow. Benny.
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Brooklyn
Leon
Loom
York
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National League chief urges changes to baseball rules
New York Jan 31 President John K Tener of the National League proposed rule changes to the joint rules committee. He will seek widening home plate from 17 to 18 inches and allow a batsman to reach first base on three balls instead of four to boost batting. He opposed opening major league parks for exhibition games before the season.
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New York
John K. Tener
National League
Tener
Government Hill and Laurel Heights Win in YMCA Basketball
Two Sunday school games at the Y M C A featured Government Hill Methodists overpowering Utica Presbyterian 22 to 7 in the American League while Laurel Heights Methodists defeated their opponent in the other half of the double header.
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G. Spencer
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Aggies Rally To Top Baylor In City Tilt
In College Station Texas on January 31 the Texas A and M Aggies edged Baylor 20 to 13 marking their second win over Baylor in two days. The contest featured strong defense and a lively finish as the Aggies pulled ahead late. In golf at Pinehurst Henry W. Seggerman of Englewood CC New York posted a 78 to win the qualifying medal in the 13th annual St Valentine’s tournament begun Tuesday.
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New York
Sunset Quintet Wins Clean Sweep In Commercial League
The Sunset bowling quintet defeated the Households in three games by 768 698, 867 666, and 713 609. Ullrich led with 536 total and a 233 best game. total Sunsets outscored rivals by 365 pins, placing them close behind the Traction Company five.
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Nolan
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Cramer
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Kid Williams Wins First Comeback Bout in Kansas City
Baltimore veteran Kid Williams, former bantamweight champion, defeats Benny McNeill of Bristol England in a 15 round bout. McNeill scored brief knockdowns in rounds two and four, but Williams swept thirteen rounds to McNeill’s one with an eleventh round knockdown. Referee was Billy Haack.
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Kid" Williams
Baltimore
Benny McNeill
Bristol
England
McNeill
Williams
Billy Haack
Memphis
Hartman Edges Rivals In Winnipeg-St Paul Dog Race
In Dalton Minnesota on January 31, seven entries slept while Fred Hartman known as the Yankee from the United States neared the lead. Hartman raced ahead as rivals slept, leaving them far behind before morning start.
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Red Sox Sign Up Scott and Walsh for Next Season
Boston reports Ever Ett Scott, star shortstop of the world champion Americans, has agreed to sign a contract for next season. Outfielder James Walsh also signed. President H H Frazee announced the signings Tuesday night stating Scott’s raise reflects his strong play last season. Twelve Red Sox members are now signed or under agreement.
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Mass
Everett Scott
Boston Americans
James Walsh
H. H. Frazee
Scott
Frazee
Red Sox
Shawnee bowler sets unlikely world record with 15 straight strikes
Shawnee resident Guy Taylor fired 15 consecutive strikes Tuesday in what authorities believe to be a world bowling record. The remarkable feat occurred in Shawnee Oklahoma on January 31 marking a standout performance for local bowling circles.
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Shawnee, Okla
Guy Taylor
Shawnee
Senators Sign Amateur Infielder
CHICAGO January 31 John T Berry an Chicago amateur announced he signed a contract with the Washington American League club Berry is 18 years old and plays infield for the team announced Wednesday
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Chicago
John T. Berry
Washington
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