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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
16
Long dispatch highlights boxing bouts with Jeff Smith and Mike Gibbons in Boston reports plus fight card changes. Also discusses promoter moves at Hippodrome, Welterweights Bay Wood and Butler, and future plans for Johnny Harvey and Young Weinert. Dartmouth considers Michigan game and schedule shifts affecting Syracuse and Brown relations.
The University of Michigan may host Dartmouth in a fall football game as talks continue between the two universities. Officials hope to finalize an arrangement for a Wolverines versus Big Green matchup in Ann Arbor.
Princeton New Jersey December 8 Frank Trevoragg of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania was chosen captain of the 1916 Princeton football squad. A junior in the engineering department he has played guard for the team the past two seasons.
Hussane and Perelli appear in top form for tonight’s bout as Burns presses for a potential clash. Training reports emphasize strength and endurance amid expectations of a competitive match.
Percy D. Haughton’s Harvard squad may join prep school faculties after graduation as many have applied for coaching or teaching roles. The Harvard appointment office notes growing demand, with Ernest W. Soucy among top offers, and St Mark’s School seeking him as football coach and teacher. Salaries last year totaled $232 010 across 34 states plus Hawaii, the Philippines and Canada. Yousouf Hassane faces John Perelli in a three fall match at the Hippodrome, with Jack Curley promoting and visiting Boston.
The Post previews ten photographs of adorable babies expected to captivate readers in the next Sunday edition, highlighting playful expressions and charming poses.
Hussane declares full recovery and readiness for a hard fight with Perelli in September. He praises Perelli's toughness, notes his own preference for rough bouts, and asks referee Tuohey to let him handle John no matter how extreme. Perelli trains on Staten Island and aims for a decisive finish in the best two of three falls.
The preliminaries start at 8 15 bringing local wrestlers together with last minute weight based pairings. Ladies may attend adding interest and many box parties have been arranged.
R Howard Eisenbrey, chairman of the University of Pennsylvania rowing committee, announced that Penn will compete in the big regatta at Poughkeepsie next year with three crews despite rumors to the contrary.
Jeff Smith wins a decision on a foul against George Chip in a bout praised by some and criticized by others. Chip gains admiration as a tough out of town fighter, likened to Ketchel, with potential for another chance.
The team notes that coach Orton is expected to remain in his position as long as Penn athletic authorities approve his work. References to Alvin Kraen zlein Nate Cartmell and other athletes are mentioned as potential successors, but confidence remains in Orton.
Peter O'Connor of Ireland holds the world record for the running broad jump at 24 feet 134 inches. The column notes various sports opinions and local cross country stories, mentioning athletes such as Jimmy Hennigan and Cliff Horne, and discusses fans choosing baseball stars and the strengths of Howard Drew in indoor versus outdoor sprinting.
Milton Academy will hold its annual cross-country run on December 14. The boys trained daily on the course except yesterday due to snow. Dana Hutchinson, last year's winner, is not yet challenged as the Orange and Blue aim to boost the school's athletic supremacy.
Concord, December 8. Edward F. Boyce, class ’16, recently chosen for three years as manager of Concord High School baseball, is busy arranging the 1916 schedule. Many games set, including the annual showdown with Lexington High School at Lexington in May and several open dates to be filled with strong Greater Boston teams.
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