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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
10
James Russell McKay of Youngstown Ohio chosen captain of Brown University football team for next season. McKay is a junior and has been involved in athletics since his freshman year.
Tufts opens its varsity basketball season with six veterans Kimball Atwood Dickinson Wallace Knight and Hatch as captain back. Tufts aimed to win the New England title last year but Williams edged them in a close championship game.
Notices invite teams to play away or at home against specified weight classes across Roxbury Hyde Park Charlestown Revere Somerville and Marblehead. Contacts include G Guiffre John Dolan William Curran E Clark Joseph Hoffmann James Donovan and F J Cahalan with addresses and phone numbers.
Detroit reports that Charles O Leary, utility player for the Detroit American League club, signed a contract for next season today. The signing confirms his commitment to the team and outlines terms for the upcoming year.
Everett residents celebrate Suburban league championship as Mayor Bruce and city Aldermen plan a banquet for Coach Cleo O Donnell and the high school squad. Captains are to be chosen, while basketball and hockey notes from local schools also appear.
New Haven reports Frank Early, president of the Anchor Club, vanished after a boxing program that included a 12 round bout billed as a Sullivan Gardner match. The crowd called the match a frame up as fighters refused ring entry until half of $1500 receipts were paid. Early, who handled the funds, has not been seen, and the receipts remain unaccounted.
The Boston National League club holds its annual meeting this morning with President Dovey. Rumors swirl about inspections of spring training grounds in Macon or Augusta and possible post Christmas visits to St. Louis. Trades and scouting changes involve Walter Johnson, Tommy Dowd, and Patsy Donovan, with John Bull the latest Indian addition for John McGraw's Giants.
Albert Delmont withstood a strong challenge from Biz Mackey of Cleveland at the National A. C. event. Mackey’s early rounds gained a sizable edge but Delmont’s steady assault and a decisive finish in the later rounds earned him the victory. Earlier, Dummy West was stopped by Billy Shevlin in five rounds.
The American League corrected batting figures for Detroit star Tyrus Cobb. He should have nine home runs instead of seven, and 33 two base hits instead of 35, making him the season’s top home run maker. Crawford of Detroit leads in two base hits after the adjustment.
Holy Trinity A A defeated the Atlantics 41 to 12 in a game played last night at Casino Hall.
The report notes baseball star Rube Waddell owning a half interest in an El Paso saloon. The clue suggests the half outside the bar is involved, framing a curious ownership detail in a historical context.
Ducky Holmes is mentioned as manager of the Syracuse team in May records.
San Francisco gambling figure Tom Corbett puts ten thousand dollars on Jeffries to win if he can get even money and vows another ten thousand if successful. The boxing promoters return home after negotiations with Jeffries Johnson battles loom and several bouts are reshuffled at Armory events in Boston, Frisco, and New Orleans as plans shift and sympathy notes arrive for Dick Hyland.
Ten teams remain in the six day race after Shirley of the British French pairing faltered from a heavy meal. Vanoni led at pace while Carapezzi and Germain swapped riders to push through the night as 11 laps were lost by several pairs. At 1 a m the field showed several close groups with McFarland Clark and Anderson Vanoni among top entrants. the 25th hour record stood at 533 miles 5 laps.
New York state Senator Timothy D. Sullivan known as Big Tim was named permanent stakeholder for the Jeffries Johnson bout. All forfeit money totaling forty thousand dollars was deposited with Sullivan by consent of all interested parties.
In Salem on December 6 Kid MacDonald of Roslindale and Johnnie Caville of Boston fought a fast eight round exhibition. MacDonald showed the edge in aggression and fight tempo, but the referee scored a draw as Caville finished strong. Semi final saw Young Francis beat Eddie Donahue in six rounds. Daley defeated Maloney in one round in a four round set.
Arthur Quffey notes sport fans flock for spectacle rather than skill with the six day race and Jeff Johnson contest drawing morbid curiosity. He criticizes sensationalism in athletics while acknowledging enduring appeal of baseball and football among enthusiasts.
In a cribbage hand A plays a 2 card and B responds with a 4 as the early play begins.
The text records multiple pool scores and opinions on teams including Somerville Everett and Massachusetts representation. It mentions Nate Tufts and Hattie LeBlanc in a coaching context, asks if Joe Gans is dead, and includes a brief basketball meeting note with Tom Barker.
A Boston liquor shop advertises pure, high proof whiskey labeled Snow Special. It notes 10 years aging in Spain oak barrels, offering full gallons at 4.25 dollars, quarts 1.15, pints 0.60, half pints 0.30, with mail orders welcomed and clear shipping instructions. The ad promotes a century of pure goods and a location at 59 North Market Street near Faneuil Hall.
Andover opens hockey with about 52 candidates practicing daily in the gym. Five veterans return from last year led by captain Martin, a noted fast skater. Two positions open at point and forward as new rinks at Brothers' Field near completion will allow on ice practice. Scheduled games include Brown Harvard Tech Springfield T. C. Harvard 1918 Yale 1918 Brae Burn Melrose High and Arlington H. S.
Featherweight champion Abe Attell earned a decision over Charlie White of Chicago in Memphis Tennessee. White showed stage fright early and only loosened in the later rounds while Attell chased him for five rounds. White landed more long range blows and drew blood, but the verdict favored Attell after an eight round bout.
Dec 6 in Philadelphia Hugh McCann Kansas heavyweight who recently stopped Ketchel lasted four rounds with Jack Reed Western heavyweight at the West End A C. In the fourth Reed knocked McCann out of the ring with a stiff smash and the Kansas boxer refused to continue.
Fred Corbett and Young Kid Broad fought six rounds to a draw at the New Philadelphia A.C. The slugging bout lasted from start to finish with no winner.
Professor Fred Wright after five years away from the ring fights Arthur Cote of Biddeford in Glen Falls New York. The bout stays close through eight rounds with Cote rallying in the eighth but Wright remains in control enough to earn a draw after ten rounds.
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