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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1911
Page
13
Philadelphia dispatch reports Leroy Mercer, Pennsylvanias full back, was unanimously re elected captain of the University of Pennsylvania football team for 1912 at todays meeting. The action follows a ticket scandal mention and Johnsons failure to deliver. Mercer receives an unusual compliment in a season already noted for controversy.
Mercer emerged as one of the greatest players for Pennsylvania on the gridiron. Although the Red and Blue posted a mediocre year, his work earned him strong All-American consideration by experts, even though Walter Camp did not pick him. injuries sidelined him in several key games.
New York December 11 Pal Moore the boxer born Franzki a Pole married Catherine McFillin at City Hall with Alder man Delaney officiating Burns acted as witness Moore listed Philadelphia addresses 118 Kenworth street and 507 Titan street Philadelphia and Moore 25 years old is noted as a famed light welterweight in attendance.
In a crowded Newburyport Athletic Club card Kid Thomas of Lawrence faced Battling Joe Correll of Brooklyn in an eight round bout with Thomas narrowly ahead late but unable to finish. Cronin and Young McCarthy fought to a draw. Burns beat O'Brien on a foul, with a rematch set. Young Reddy defeated Kid Franker in the prelim.
Cleveland reports Ole Olson will captain the Naps next season with manager Davis stating Olson is best qualified as first lieutenant. Olson is the sole sure infielder aside from Larry for the role, and Larry declined the captaincy.
George Brown of the B. A. A. seeks Hodgkins the 145 pound national champion for a special bout scheduled for next Saturday evening with Eddie Bennett of West Quincy.
At New York the National Commission held a long gathering amid ticket scandal expectations but offered no exposure. Ban Johnson offered no names or evidence, as the panel instead promised continued investigation and invited tips. Ed Barrows was re elected president of the Eastern League, with directorate changes noted among Buffalo Newark and Montreal figures.
The headmasters of Rindge Technical Melrose Somerville and Arlington Highs met at Somerville High to form a new interscholastic league replacing part of the Greater Boston association The cup trophy passed to the new league with Harold Durrell praised for his role The plan calls for each team to play two games against every other club and past records to stand. Tom Craven elected captain of Boston Latin football team for next year.
The column surveys memory of local athletes and stars in 1900s sports. It notes Joe Reilly and Billy Holland as Georgetown captains, John Hegarty as Southern captain, and Langford versus McVey as top heavyweights. It also discusses Freddy Welsh, Marty Baldwin, Joe Mandot, Grover Hayes, Ralph Craig, Henry, Meyer, and Princeton Ohio rivals, with A B A games and upcoming intercolonial hockey matches.
Floyd McFarland and Jimmy Mo hold the six day bicycle race mark of 2727 miles and 1 lap in the race of 10908. The record is noted along with related track mentions including intercollegiate quarter mile figures and local letters.
Referee Jack Dillon awarded the six round match to Buck Crouse of Pittsburg over Eddie Haney of Philadelphia in the second round. Haney was fouled five times in the round and the crowd tried to attack him. Police escorted him to central station in his ring clothes after securing safety. Haney had collected his purse before entering the ring for protection.
Yesterday afternoon the English High School football captain election was postponed and will be held today with the E team members gathering to name their 1012 leader.
The trial records reveal new letters shown in evidence indicating negotiations over Stokes’s exoneration and a pledge not to cause trouble. Miss Graham denies knowledge of Stokes’s divorce status and confirms the case centers on the $1700 he kept. she maintains their relationship was only friendship and disputes over her age arise during questioning.
The show girl, after two days of rest since collapsing on Friday, appears pale and nervous under the glare of the stand. The prosecutor questions gently while she answers in a clear voice, her head shaking slightly as she replies. Mr Buckner began his questions.
Representatives of the National Erectors Association explained that letters and records were conveyed by detectives from the Tron Workers Association headquarters in the city to the office of the United States district attorney without opposition.
District attorney Miller says immunity not promised to suspected conspirators while grand jury resumes next Thursday. Detective Foster cites evidence from Iron Workers Association but declines disclosure. Erectors' Association and Iron Workers deny papers taken, noting past clashes since open shop stance in 1906 and no negotiations with erectors or federal authorities.
The event prepares for King George VI with a 3000 seat tent, state dining setup for 160 guests, and 150 ruling princes nearby. Electric lights illuminate the plain as 80,000 spectators gather for the state procession and grand finale in the arena with 20,000 troops and massed bands.
Fred Clarke, longtime Pittsburg National League manager, signed to lead the team again next season. He will not play, but will direct players from the bench in 1907.
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