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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
16
An editorial argues beginner access to golf clubs is extremely limited with regular or summer memberships scarce. It notes many clubs have few real playing members, and proposes expanding summer options and lower-cost memberships to foster future talent despite high dues and worsening finances.
The article notes a rising wait list for municipal and private golf clubs in Greater Boston with at least 2000 names awaiting admission. It cites overcrowded courses at Franklin Park and scarce new openings, while several clubs push development like nine hole extensions to ease the backlog.
J Stan ton Keck of Greensburg Penn Price ton's all American tackle was elected captain of Princeton's 1921 football team by this season's lettermen in Princeton New Jersey. Keck, a key player with a rugged school record, missed parts of seasons due to injuries and war service but remained a star for the Tigers.
A columnist defends football rules on the forward pass after a season of upsets. He argues passes, including ones near and across goal lines, add thrills and that broad rules cover all situations, with few changes needed. He praises the pass as a great equalizer for smaller colleges.
A 1920 critique of press agents portrays them as the engine behind fame, fame shaping public perception and salaries. It mocks agents Charley and others for gilding names, boosting appearances, and staging public images while noting their relentless self-promotion and influence across stage and screen.
Donnie Kramer draws Philadelphia attention after recent win over Max Williamson. Al Delmont promotes a thriving gym while denying youth claims. Pete Herman seeks a 49 010 bout with Joe Lynch, hoping for a quick title shot. Eddie Stanton critiques Willie Green’s showing and eyes Chaney rematches. Referee Jimmie Walsh praises Chaney and backs a possible challenge to the Cleveland title holder.
In New York a week before Dempsey fights Brennan fans await the champion in action. promoter Jack Kearns demands select preliminary opponents and faces critics over purse control. Al Calzone meets Billie Cahill in Marlboro in a long awaited playoff bout. William Fallon of Jamaica Plain, longtime boxing patron, dies.
Pittsburg December 7 Alumni of Dartmouth University launched a campaign to have Dartmouth meet the University of Pittsburg in football. The first luncheon to discuss plans for cementing the two universities' friendship was set for today.
A rifle team was organized yesterday at Boston University College of Business Administration under Colonel Paul Blaade, military instructor. Practice will be held Saturday mornings at the Lexington range with the United States army rifle model 1903.
Captain Lukie Urban and Jim Fitzpatrick with the Maroon and Gold football squad will be banqueted by Boston College old grads at the Men’s City Club on Wednesday night January 11 1921. Coaches Cavanaugh and Englehorn will attend as well.
Arthur Duffey reports the Old Grads plan a Boston College event at the City Club to air views on the team and elect the 1921 captain among candidates Bill Kelleher Phil Corrigan Jack Heaphy Jim Doyle and George Kelly with Heaphy likely and Doyle a strong contender.
Frank Kramer journeyman sprint star struggles to finish a six day bike event in New York as others question his route skill and long endurance. The column also notes Gardini Zbyszko rematch talk and Gipp’s All Western football pickup while debating boxers numbering and arena changes.
The text notes Ted praising Driscoll after a Newark 600 yard race and anticipates strong indoor rivalries with Syracuse's Tommy Keane and Hillman's squad. It also predicts Princeton as the likely eastern college gridiron champion next fall, citing a stronger team than this past year.
CHARLES A Stoneham and J J McGraw, leaders of the New York National League club, and Mason Peters editor of the Havana Post, flew from Havana to Key West and on to New York yesterday. They are traveling to attend a forthcoming meeting of baseball magnates.
Walter H. McCredie, manager of the Portland team, announced negotiations are under way for the sale of Portland outfielder George Matiser to the New York Giants.
Wrestling fans expect action as promoter Toohey stacks an all star show at the Grand Opera House. Tommy Crank and Rough Vogel collide in a thriller while Frank Gerhardt faces Cy Ross in a science driven light heavyweight bout. Charley Metro meets Mike James opens the card with high energy.
The fighters will perform their act abroad after many successful U S and UK appearances. Ted Kid Lewis once held the welterweight title, with Jack Britton reclaiming it, and promoter Charley Harvey aims to bring their act before royalty in England.
More than 600 Tech sophomores gathered at Walker Memorial for a banquet celebrating their sweeping victory over the freshmen in the fall field day. F. O. Billings of Middletown Conn led as toastmaster while Dean Burton urged participation in student activities. Frank Kanaly called for broader athletic support at Tech.
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