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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1907
Page
8
Burns dominates Moir from the start and floors him twice in the 10th. Moir shows courage but cannot rise after a final left to the jaw, with Burns securing a decisive victory and taking measure of the English challenger.
Yale quarterback Tad Jones remains confined in a New York hospital after a back injury suffered in the Yale Harvard game. A doctor’s note says water on the spine. recovery is expected in two to three weeks, with Jones to resume baseball duties after Christmas.
Burns defeats Gunner Moir and stands ahead in the world title race with a likely clash against Jem Roche. Jeffries, Jeffries’ refereeing past and Hart Root battles are cited as shaping a claim to supremacy, with Barry of Chicago potentially forcing a title bout.
The Chicago Record-Herald prints a tongue in cheek lineup of ten stars chosen for reasons beyond pure skill. Dickens Culver Military Academy and Dahm Northwestern draw attention for names and bravado, while others like Bock Washington University and Chestnut Minnesota mix fame and controversy.
Boxers Bill Papke and Ingo Kelley collide in Milwaukee on December 30 for a decisive 10 round middleweight bout to crown the American champion. The match pits two of the era’s top white middleweights with potential Langford challenge looming though unlikely. Referee Malachi Hogan will oversee the 154 pound limit, as boxing circles discuss past contenders and future pros.
The Glendale 115-pound squad invites any 115-pound team to a home match at Glendale Park. They name the Websters of Chelsea as a preferred opponent for next Saturday. Contact W Wright at 296 Ferry Street, Everett.
With the football season ending, Dr. Carl S. Williams, who since 1902 has borne the burden of coaching the University of Pennsylvania eleven, will sever his connection with the staff.
Louis Eck, a 16 year old, who accidentally fatally wounded Arthur Lanthier in Dra xut on Saturday, was released by the Lowell police today.
The Goodman Murphy heavyweight match fizzled as both fighters refused to engage over purse money. Joe Farrell of England defeated Joe Shea at 110 pounds, while Kid Murphy of New Haven drew with Kid Cushing of Springfield in a six round catchweight bout.
Fred die Welsh the English lightweight champion defeated Willie Fitzgerald in six rounds at the Spring Garden A C in Philadelphia. Fitzgerald carried more height and weight but Welsh pressed the action and won five of the six rounds. A bloodied nose after early jabs shifted the momentum.
Sam Langford of Boston and Jim Barry of Chicago agreed to a 20 round bout at a local club in Los Angeles, scheduled for next month. Both fighters weighed in and secured the engagement after negotiations tonight.
Harry Baker the California lightweight defeated Babe Cullen in New York delivering Cullen a quick loss. The local favorite struggled to contest the newcomer's advantage.
Boston College High School prepares a strong basketball squad coached by Captain Guthrie and Mr. Miley. Manager Dooley has arranged games with numerous nearby schools, with a schedule spanning December to February at various locations.
Peter Lamb, Gloversville basketball star, leaves that team to coach and captain Greensburg in the Central League of Pennsylvania. Lamb rose to prominence with Ware of Western Massachusetts League as a top forward, noted as one of the fastest and best players in the indoor game.
Local sports men show strong interest as Perelli faces a skilled foe in the Columbia match. Manager Farren also offers cups for several minor contests, aiming to glow the evening with grappling action after months of quiet events.
Georgetown will not play Yale here next spring. Manager Spalding received a cancellation from New Haven canceling games here for Easter week. Yale plans to abandon the Southern trip, but Georgetown will still play Yale at New Haven.
Entries from London San Francisco Chicago Baltimore and New York cover wresting handball boxing and billiards. Notable outcomes include Acton defeating Cannon in French style wrestling 81000 stake in 1881, J Jones over J Riordan in handball 1893, Hugo Kelly decision over Joe Grim 1903, Kid Goodman over Billy Finnucane 1904, Joe Tipman KO Mike Doyle 1905, and Albert G Cutler winning the 18.2 balkline billiard playoff for the title 1906.
New Haven Conn December 2 Yale advocates abolition of the forward pass as played this fall arguing the game is too dependent on chance. Walter Camp warns that spectators prefer planning and hard work to outcomes decided by luck.
The winter sports committee plans a busy season with a larger artificial pond and expanded curling space. Skips for curling include G H Windrow Herbert Jaques B Tilton B B Blanchard F K Amory H Stockton F A Turner and W U Hall. Dan McNamara will oversee skating and coaching.
Tech Five meets Boston College at the Tech gym next week in a highly anticipated opener. Captain Wentworth directs likely starters including W. J. Pierce Nichols Cahill and Hargreaves with Parker as a top freshman prospect.
The National League meeting in New York next week will likely feature changes to curb foul play and improve batting. Chief among proposals is removing the elevated pitchers box after President Harry C. Pulliam consults with league leaders. Critics cite Boston grounds as evidence of advantage to pitchers and call for freer hitting. a ban on the spitball may also be discussed, while innings in doubleheaders should not be shortened.
Local sprint cyclists based in New York and New Jersey prepare for a big evening at Park Square Garden with a half mile scratch, a 10 mile open, and a five mile amateur event. Bobby Walthour Iver Lawson George Wiley Bedell brothers and Louis Darragon plan to challenge with MacLean and Nat Butler providing the paced event.
In the Chauney Alleys listing, entries show coded totals for entities labeled TREMONT and FEDERAL with figures 2617 and 2751 respectively. The sheet records overall totals 908907 802 and 949 940 862, indicating compiled scores or measurements across multiple categories.
Reported sightings in Swampscott describe a bear weighing estimates from 300 to 2000 pounds. A local hunter attempted to capture the animal but reported the bear fled and did not reveal itself when pursued.
Jim Hogan and Foster Rockwell select an all-America football team as published by the New York World. End Dague of Annapolis and Alcott of Yale. tackle O'Rourke of Cornell and Biglow of Yale. guards Burr of Harvard and Ziegler of Pennsylvania. center Grant of Harvard. quarterback Tad Jones of Yale. halfbacks Tibbett of Princeton and Wendell of Harvard. fullback McCormack of Princeton.
At City Park on December 2 Aim won the opening race at 16 to 1 in a tight finish. Dr MecClear the heavily backed favorite narrowly held on to win the third race with Marsh Redon at 12 to 1 finishing close behind. Other winners included No Quarter, Jack Atkin, Lens, and Telescope in successive races.
Everett Pioneers seek away games against any 11th pound team. Preference given to Y M C A squads. Contact Edward Hurley Manderlot at Oakland Avenue, Everett.
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