Wenck defends frame-up claim at boxing hearing
Frederick A Wenck, Beara avhtanne commission chairman, testifies he was framed by three New York promoters who accuse him of seeking a $1900 bribe to aid a Madison Square Garden bout. Cross-examination reveals Wenck had helped arrange a boxing exhibition while denying financial interest. Hearing adjourned until Monday with Michael F B Collins as the sole witness.
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Frederick A Wenck
Beara Avhtanne Commission
Sttick
New York Sex Co
Nort
Hhe Cag
Roar
New York
Michael FB. Collins
Hudson
Wia
Wenik
Mays Returns Contract With Request for Increased Pay
Portland Oregon January 30 art Muays Boston American pitcher sent back in signed his 1917 contract today with a request for an increase of 1400 dollars for the season He received that much in the previous season and asks it again Maya is a member of the Baseball Players Fraternity.
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Portland
Oreg
Art Muays
Maya
He Baseball Players
Pittsburgh
Honus Wagner
Barney Dreyfusa
Wagner
Pirates
Honus
Dreyfuss
Heavyweights to Wrestle at Lyceum Theater Feature
John Olin will wrestle Shad Link of Baltimore in a finish match tomorrow night at the Lyceum Theater. The card opens with John Heracle vs Tifama Tundin, Swedish champion, both over 213 pounds. Olin is renowned internationally with Olympic champion credentials and over 100 pro wins. Referee will be Frank Huseman or P F O’Connor.
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John Olin
Joe Stecher
Shad Link
Baltimore
Lyceum Theater
John Heracle
Tifama Tundin
Olin
Stockholm
Frank Huseman
P. F. O'Connor
Intercollegiate rowing race shortens Hudson course
The nest intercollegiate row on the Hudson will be a despite the 4 mile plan. It will be a 1 1 2 mile course on June 21 at Poughkeepsie, announced by Cornell board member Charles E Treman. In New York Madison Square Garden box office eyes a March likely draw of fifty thousand dollars for the Browne McCoy bout with Browne set to earn 20000 and McCoy about 15000.
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Ithaca
Nest
Hudson River
Poughkespsis
Charles E. Treman
Cornell
New York
Dam
Madison Square Garden
Grant Hugh Browne
Darcy
al McCoy
Promotory
McCoy
Business Five Triumphs Over Tech In Fast Basketball Clash
In a high school game at the YMCA gymnasium Business defeated Tech 23 to 16 in a fast paced contest. McDonald outjumped Tabb at tap off and Wise’s ball thefts and shooting boosted Business. All eleven players contributed as Tech, once league leader, failed to close the gap.
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Business
TECH
Y.M.C. A
McDonald
Tabb
Ralph Wise
Raedy
Wise
Glessner
Businasa
Poattiona
B. Wise
de la Vergne
R. Wise
F. Catlin
McDonald, ‘Center
Eed Ib
G. Schneider
RG Pfeiffer
Myers
LaVergne
Denvir Proposes Illinois Pari Mutuels and Racing Commission
In Springfield on January 86 Senator John J Denvir Democrat of Chicago introduced a bill to submit to a referendum a plan legalizing horse racing in Illinois and allowing pari mutuel betting. The bill would create a three member State racing commission appointed by the governor.
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Springfield
Ill
Jianoia
Senate
John J .T. Denvir
Chicago
Delayed basketball game between George Washington and Catholic University
The George Washington versus Catholic University basketball game, set for Monday night February 12, has been rescheduled to February 18 at Carroll Institute. Referee R Doherty and umpire Bryan Morse are listed. the change was requested by Brooklanders due to the Junior prom. Justice Mahlon Pitney is VP of a new Seniors Golf Association led by Darwin T Kingsley, with 150 plus members all over 66. they have annual Apawamis tournaments.
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George Washington
Catholic University
Carroll Institute
R. Doherty
Bryan Morse
Brooklanders
Mahlon Pitney
United States Supreme Court
Seniors’ Golf Association
Darwin T. Kingslay
New York
Apawamis
Gandits
Phi Mu Sigma
Gandila
al Bureau
Southeast Stars
Grand Centralis
G. C's
Thi Mu Sigma Gulch
Joniffe
Jones
Jacobsen
Lae
Donnell
Garrett
Hardie
Thomas
Bandicap
God
Duckpins
Col. H. S. Co
A. J
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TreyneHis
Aya al Barrick
Sures
Eee
Aig
Lend, Agriculture
Shaw
Pattt
Ellersb
Byrne
OS Weeden
Ah Mikesell
Lermvisae
Parkinson
Nelson
Bureau
Dicepin League
Custodians
Panholzer
Anderson
Dewey VL I. Kater
Ag Palmer
Ad MacCattee
Dampie
Blumenauer
Horner
Ingest
Eegael
T. George
BN Tippett
Acton
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Gorsuch
L. Crymer
Copeland A. Baker
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Robinson
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E.don'son
Fowler
H. Groff
A.hartstall
Wolts
Meyer
Deckman
Wilterett
Lis Eckhardt
E.gartstall
Mith
Lampson
Navy Yard
Tuan . Kennedy
Lusby
Giovanetti
NeDon
Lot Fuller
Kiley
Milter SL
Keane
Carrigan
Goddard
Folwell Hearing Ordered as Penn Coaches Future Debate
Philadelphia Jan 30 Robert C Folwell former Penn football coach will receive a hearing by the faculty athletic committee after the provost urged a review. Dr A W Goodspeed announced the plan while Dr Edgar F Smith said Folwell deserved a chance to defend himself. Protests from students and alumni followed with petitions from 21 state representatives urging retention.
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Philadelphia
Robert C. Folwer
the Universality of Pennsylvania
A. W. Goodspeed
Edgar F. Smith
Folwell
Smith
Pennsylvania
Fotwell
Pacific Coast
University of Oregon
Fatwell
Falwell
State House of Representatives
Seseason
Harrisburg
Irslinger Injured in Atlantic City Wrestling Bout
Henry Irslinger of Austria, holder of the world middleweight title and Lord Lonsdale belt, suffered a probable brain concussion after being thrown to the mat by Michael Yokel of Salt Lake City in Atlantic City. An audience physician said he was unconscious for a time. Yokel had previously knocked out Joe Turner in a prior bout in town.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Henry Irglinger
Austria
Lord Lonsdale
Michael Yokel
Salt Lake City
Irslinger
Joe Turner
Yokel
Lyceum Theater
Turner
Michigan coach blamed over recent athletic showing
In Ann Arbor on January 30 Professor J J Cox head of the highway engineering dept at the University of Michigan called for Fielding H Yost removal blaming his peculiar characteristics for the team ills. The report also covers boxing bouts in Kansas City and New York and golf and rowing updates from Pinehurst Bridgeport and Columbia.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Fielding H. Yost
J. J. Cox
Yost
GANDILL SET LEAGUE DUCKPIN MARK
Racing results show multiple claiming races for 8 year olds up with Margery and Taotaie among the winners and runners. Second event lists Mr. Mark narrowly defeating Rosal Interest as top claim, with Luke Mae and others in close order. Kenwood purse features Merchant taking victory over Dr. Tuck and Rhymer. Fourth race notes First Degree result with Wonder Wood ahead Jawbone. Fifth race Tremont purse sees Woodward’s entry Porkshow edging Indian Chant. Sixth race features Greetings winning over Yorelen and Letitia in a tight finish. Multiple placings and times recorded across seven events.
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Margery
Gari
J. Williames
Taotaie
Merimee
Wolf's Bath
Buta's Charm
Jungle
Burbank
Mase
Tipperary
Hester Smith
Col. McNab
Cledere
Mayme W
Mr. Mark
Crump
Rosal Interest
Buxton
L Uke Mae
Robingan
Dundrears
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Hirtrach Kenwood
Merchant
Crame
Tuck
Gentry
Rhymer
Hanovers
Morphy
Garner
Madame Berrmann
Gleipner
Tan
Tremont
Woodward
Porkshow
Aurion
Warsaw
McAfee
Thorowood
Taggartt
Tito 'T
Coltina
Yorelen
Watta
Wadsworth's Lest
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Tsprict
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Garrisona
Royala
Crewle
Hatley
Dumm
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Foater
Doggett
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Lala Tiutehin
Colman AO
Ant Calm
Austin
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Wiltberger
Tonga
Tord Byron
Otinen
WisiMink
Columbia
W. Hurley
McNarney
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Ward
Luke van Zandt
Mink
Zedine
Mulros
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Mott
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Titel
Fonetiganaire
Tochiel
RAOF
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Southlenda
Sevilian
Robley
Bearpil McCabe
Riston
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Barry
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Fulham
Mount Pleasant Duckpin League
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Olwen
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Aon
Brunswehk
Mona Hamiltons
Tnitepe
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Riley
Tolron
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Darr
Mutt
Baugh
Vanderbilt Heads National Horse Show Association
Vanderbilt heads an organization formed in New York to promote horse shows nationwide. Reginald C. Van derbilt serves as president as the group plans uniform rules, enforcement, and dispute adjustment between exhibitors and show associations.
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New York
Association of American Horse Shows
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Scott Signs and Red Sox Signings Set for 1917
Everett Scott agreed to sign for next season while James Walsh has signed, joining twelve Red Sox under agreement. Other teams report pitchers, infielders and outfielders signing 1917 contracts as league rosters begin to firm up. Cited moves include Wagner facing salary cuts and other clubs confirming new deals.
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Boston
Fverett Scott
Boston Americans
James Walsh
H. H. Frazee
Scott
Frazee
Red Sox
New York
New York Americans
John Pieh
Thomas Blodgett
Mobile
Southern Association
St. Louls
Branch Rickey
St. Louis Americans
Rickey
Percy D. Haughton
Boston Nationals
Walter Maranville
Big Basketball Night in Capitol City League
Three games set at Epiphany gym tomorrow night with Sixth Auditors facing Epiphany Thirds, Westovers meeting Hartford Athletic Club, and Epiphany Seconds taking on Pinkney. Westovers replace Iroquois in the schedule.
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Capitol City Basketball League
Epiphany Gymnasium
Sixth Auditors
Epiphany
Westovers
Hartford Athletic Club
Epiphany Seconds
Pinkney
Bartelmes Captures District Billiards Title At Grand
Pittsburgh on January 30 saw Bartelmes defeat Lovejoy 100 to 6 in a district championship pocket billiard match at the Grand Central. Bartelmes pledged a high run of 29, while Doak, a St Louis NL pitcher and Baseball Players’ Fraternity member, returned his unsigned contract.
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Pittsburgh
William Doak
St. Louis
Baseball Players' Fraternity
Bartelmes
Lovejoy
Grand Jteday
Central
Doak
National League chief seeks wider plate and three-ball walk
New York January 30 President John K Tener proposes raising home plate width from 17 to 18 inches and sending a batsman to first on three balls rather than four to boost batting. He notes the change would favor the pitcher slightly and the batsman psychologically. He also supports banning exhibition games at major league parks before opening day.
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New York
John K. Tener
National League
Tener
Athletes in Ambulances Volunteers for France Service
Washington Jan 46 three leading athletes of Washington and Jefferson College announce they will leave studies to join the American ambulance unit in France. Volney Wilson captain of the varsity track team H Guy center of the football eleven and Philp Fisher center of the basketball five will stay in Europe for one year unless the war ends sooner.
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Washington, Pa
Washington and Jefferson College Today
France
Volney Wilson
Sistersville
W. Va
H. Guy
Boston
Philp Fisher
Sharon
Europe
Seven Dog Teams Rest as Winnineg-St Paul Race Halts
Seven leading dog teams pause after three days of easy going at Winnineg Saint Paul raceine here in Julie Minn Resting at the pom prior to an early start tomorrow with other teams in good condition Fred Hartiin Me teechoar recalls their early pace as 18 gamehong four dogs eliminated Pont ta catch up with ethea Tolomy Was expected to tie up the night news says Mike Keli top leader, will be ready to resume the race Wyartur Wanson and Athert cage bell report mild ankle pains but expect to start early tomorrow.
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Julies
Minn
St Paul
Fred Hartiin
Mteechoar
Gamehong
Pont Te Cateh
Tolomy
Psi
Bos
Mike Keli
Perens Falls
Wyartur Wanson
Athert
Cage Bell
Race Entries and Results Mixed With Baseball News
The page lists numerous horse racing entries with race details and selling sections across five races, mentioning horses by name and weights. It also notes a baseball note: the White Sox reserve list shows Bircherld Walsh is cut from the ten-man roster.
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Chicago
White Sox
Bircherld Walsh
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Chevy Chase Club
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Englewood Country Club
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Ted Meredith
Amateur Athletic Union
Lawson Robertson
University of Pennsylvania
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Toronto Internationals
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Horse Show Association
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Sale
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