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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
11
Army Athletic Council states Fielding H. Yost did not coach this year’s team. It credits Lieutenant D. Daly as head coach with Captain Ernest Graves aiding the line. The notice lists several lieutenants who assisted in instruction.
Secretary Garrison sent a message to Colonel Clarence Townsley praising the West Point football team for undaunted courage intelligent direction and unwearying endurance. He also commended the cadets corps and noted the worthy spirit of the Navy in defeat and the pride in coming army and navy officers.
New York police report over 500 motorist summonses in a single day. Willys-Overland renames its car to Willys-Knight. Worcester Polytechnic’s Gallup to chair an automotive engineering research committee with Cornell Columbia MIT professors. Massachusetts plans for annual vehicle re registration ahead of Dec 31 expiry. ~75 000 vehicles licensed to use state roads.
At Dudley B A A and Biolay Yacht Club matches show high scores and close totals. Hutchinson, Ritchey, Kennington, Hallas, Wadsworth, Rooney, McFarland and Curran posted strong marks while Webh Wheeler Brackett Townsend and Baker anchored the yacht club teams. Colonial and Winsor interclub results finish with tense totals and top-scoring performances.
The Hurlingham Polo Club sent a challenge to the American Polo Association for 1914 cup matches. The challenge will go to the cup committee for acceptance and a special committee will coordinate details with Hurlingham. Americans expect dates to align with English players' plans.
Abington fans miss Walter Ridge and Johnny Noonan as a boxing mismatch causes a one week postponement to Dec 11. Lowell A C plans Friday bouts featuring Ridge, Yelle, Hayes or Alger, and potential Jasper vs Chick. Willard Morris bout at Garden A C in New York is eyed with one round Davis in Buffalo on Dec 16 as promoters push for steady shows.
Joseph J. Lannin of Jamaica Plain has backed his offer for Boston Red Sox stock by a $25 000 deposit, with sale expected to finalize during the National League meeting in New York next week. President Ban Johnson will likely handle proxies and a possible secretaryship change, as McBreen may return to run the club.
Joseph J. Lannin, Garden City real estate man, agreed to buy the stock of James R. McAleer, Robert McRoy and Jake Stahl in the Red Sox. His nephew Joseph Lannin said the deal had gone through and the transfer will be recorded on December 19.
Arrangements were completed in Waltham for a football game between Waltham High alumni and Somerville alumni set for next Saturday afternoon at the Waltham High field.
Everett High School wired J. L. Thalman of Oak Park High School Chicago to arrange a game to decide the school football championship of America.
Annapolis reports an apparent fake telegram aimed at Navy quarterback Nicholls before the Army game. The message claimed his father was gravely ill. Nicholls doubted it after Baltimore origin was noted. Teammate McReavy suffers a knee injury and Perry endures a possible internal blow with limited return to duty.
The Riverside Boat Club of Cambridge held an amateur boxing tournament at Cyprus Hall last night with 90 bouts across 105, 115, 125 and 145 pound classes. Final bouts saw Abe Batlan of East Boston, Steve Phillips of Revere, Johnnie Noonan of Dorchester, and Bo Baxter of East Cambridge win by decision or points in three rounds.
Alfred Shrubb the English middle distance runner won a 110 mile race at Glace Bay over Henri St Yves of France. Shrubb led from start to finish and finished with a time of about 4 hours 4 and a half minutes.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire Bill Dryden middleweight champion won in two straight falls over Bob Edelmyer of New York. The first fall took 47 minutes the second 25 minutes in a lively wrestling match.
Fielding H. Yost, Detroit December 1, outlines his proposed All-America football eleven. He includes five Western players, three from Michigan, plus one each from Chicago and Minnesota, detailing his controversial lineup.
The Hudson Six-40 debuts as the lightest car of its size at 2,950 pounds with a 123 inch wheelbase and a price of 1,750 f.o.b. Detroit. Featuring a streamlined body and six to seven passenger capacity, it touts low operating cost, strong acceleration, and minimal vibration as it surpasses Fours in economy and value.
The HUDSON Six-54, a seven passenger car with a 135 inch wheel base and 36 x 444 tires, debuts a streamline body and is offered at 2250 dollars f o b Detroit. The Six-40 targets modest size and power, while the Six-54 provides big car power and roomy comfort. Both models uphold Hudson standards and invite comparison.
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