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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1921

Page

14

Frazee Open to Trades as Boston Red Sox Eye Deals

Dec 12 reports from New York say Frazee will trade McInnis or any paid player if value is received. Navin, Cobb, and Duffy weigh options with Detroit, Brooklyn, and New York clubs in a tight market for major leaguers. Brookyn moved Gordonier out, Mohart and Sheridan arriving in Buffalo.

Paul H. Shannon New York Frank Navin Cincinnati Chicago Hugh Duffy Red Sox Boston Red Sox Frazee McInnis Jones Scott Detroit Tigers Veach Ehmke Ira Flagstead Cobb George Davis Boston Navin Yankees Sox Buffalo Mitchell Huggins Robbie Veach Brooklyn Dodgers Gordonier Mohart Gene Sheridan New Orleans Haney Omaha Syracuse Montreal Jack Dunn Bently Johnny McGraw Cinci Reds Pat Moran Harry Frazee Colonel Houston New York Yanks Babe Ruth Carl Mays

Dartmouth Seeks Big 1922 Football Opponent on Open Dates

Dartmouth plans a strong 1922 football schedule finalizing an opponent for Oct 28 or Nov 4. Penn is a prime target with a two year contract expired. Other offers include Penn State, Pittsburgh, Holy Cross, Oberlin, Lafayette, and Boston University while Georgia and New Hampshire State College declined.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Athletic Council Pennsylvania Pender Pesin Penn New Hampshire State College Dartmouth State College University of Georgia Penn State Boston Boston College Braves Pittsburgh McGill Holy Cross Oberlin Buckeye Ohio State Lafayette Boston University

Local spoof awards crown notable minor talents

In a humorous 1921 spoof, a fictional Nobel prize committee grants playful honors to figures like Edward J. McFlue and Buffington Bump for Repartee and Audacity. Vivid vignettes unfold around Dec 8 to Dec 14 with comically staged misadventures and quirky prizes.

Edward J. McFlue McFlue Central Felix Zoop

Three Notre Dame Grid Stars Debarred

Hart ley Anderson Arthur Garvey and Fred Larson Notre Dame football stars were declared ineligible by the university’s Athletic Board. The board announced the action after Notre Dame accepted terms to play Centre College on December 26 in San Diego. Anderson had been expected to be captain for 1922.

South Bend Int Hartley Anderson Arthur Garvey Fred Larson Notre Dame Notre Dame Athletic Board William A. Carey San Diego Chamber of Commerce Centre College

Italian Joe Gans and Phil Bloom Fight Ends In Draw

Italian Joe Gans and Phil Bloom, top Brooklyn middleweights, battled to a nip and tuck draw for a belt emblematic of Brooklyn middleweight supremacy at the Broadway Exhibition Club in Brooklyn. Soldier Leavitt and Dan Lynch opened the program with a three round semi final where Leavitt was kayoed.

New York Broadway Exhibition Club Brooklyn Joe Gans Phil Bloom Soldier Leavitt Dan Lynch Leavitt

Reds Will Keep Roush New York

Garry Herrmann president of the Cincinnati club announced Ed Roush outfielder is not available for trade or purchase. The decision comes after December 12 and confirms Roush will remain with Cincinnati.

New York Garry Herrmann Cincinnati Club Ed. Roush

Murphy Side Urges Vote For Efficient Government

A citizen is urged to spend time today to support a move toward efficient government. The message emphasizes a supreme duty and asks readers to come out and be counted in backing the Murphy side.

Murphy

Harvard Loses Gridiron Star Wynant Hubbard Return Scrapped

Wynant Hubbard, a 1919 1920 Crimson lineman weighing 191 pounds who could play guard or tackle, will not return to Harvard football next fall. Hubbard and his brother Charlie, a Crimson guard this year, were on a hunting trip when Charlie learned Wynant would devote himself to wife and business.

Harvard Wynant Hubbard Bob Fisher Crimson Hubbard Wynant Charlie

Dundee Defeats Kid Brown In Tight Boxing Finish

In Philadelphia Johnny Dundee, Tex Rickard’s junior welterweight champion, edged Harry Kid Brown in a close windup at Olympia A. A. Danny Kramer, formerly of Boston, defeated Jimmy Mendes in eight rounds.

Philadelphia Johnny Dundee Tex Rickard Harry Kid) Brown Olympia A. A Danny Kramer Boston Jimmy Mendes

Brighton High names Tom Lydon captain for 1922 season

Thomas Lydon, who led Brighton High on the gridiron this fall, was selected again to captain the team in 1922. Lydon is regarded as one of the best halfbacks among Hub schools and rivaled top ground gainers in larger schools.

Thomas Lydon Brighton High Lydon

Schaefer Sweeps Cue Bouts Against Conti in Exhibition

Jake Schaefer, the new world balk line billiard champion, defeated Roger Conti in two exhibition matches at Faneuil Billiard Parlors. He won 400 to 264 in the afternoon and 400 to 182 in the evening, posting a grand average of 100 with a high run of 182 by Conti and 159 unfinished by Schaefer. The pair remain for three more days of play as fans noted the table speed and Schaefer’s form.

Jake Schaefer Hoppe Roger Conti Faneuil Jake Cont Schaefer Illgi Tun Sehaefer Centi

Shubert defeats Britisher Jacks in tenround bout

In New Bedford Al Shubert of this city defeated Freddie Jacks the English featherweight champion at the Arena A. A. show. Shubert used inside infighting to outwork Jacks two to one in the clinches and built a clear lead over ten rounds.

Shubert Jacks New Bedford Dec. S Cerith Jacks al Shubert Freddie Jacks Arena A. A

Coquette Beats Kid Lessard in Two Five-Round Bouts

In Biddeford Maine at the G A R Hall on December 12 boxers Ben Coquette of Manchester defeated Kid Lessard of Maine in two five round bouts. No decision was given by the referee and Coquette was seen as the better fighter most of the night.

Biddeford

Downey Stops Littleton in Fifth Round

In New Orleans on December 12 Bryan Downey of Cleveland stopped Happy Littleton in the fifth round of an 11 round middleweight bout. Downey weighed 157 34 pounds and Littleton 11-2.

New Orleans Bryan Downey Cleveland Happy Littleton Downey Littleton

Frankie Murray Beats Little Jeff in 12-Round Flyweight Bout

Frankie Murray of Philadelphia outpointed Little Jeff of Baltimore in a 12 round bout in Baltimore. The Quaker City fighter absorbed a strong pace but controlled the action throughout. In the semi-windup Joe Chaney of Baltimore defeated Young Bowen of Washington in six rounds.

Baltimore Frankie Murray Philadelphia Little Jeff Quaker City Joe Chaney Young Bowen Washington

Everett High to Field Ice Hockey Team This Winter

Everett High plans to form a hockey squad for the coming season. The Everett Park Department will construct a rink at Glendale Park for the schoolboys to practice and compete. The aim is to strengthen representation in the Greater Boston Interscholastic league.

Everett High Everett Park Glendale Park Jine Greater Boston

Boston voters urged to choose Murphy for city interests

The appeal advises Boston residents to ignore campaign bluster and vote for John R. Murphy, who claims knowledge of municipal government from A to Z and urges support for the city’s best interests.

Boston John R. Murphy

Giants Dominated Baseball Talk and Early 20th Century Promoters

A sprawling round of sports commentary links baseball rivals, boxing plans, hockey prospects, and college athletics. It notes Johnny McGraws Giants contending for the title, Crosby Reds and Red Sox trade pressures, and various figures such as Jack Britton Benny Leonard and Bill Tilden, with club offices listed at 39 and 38 Court streets.

Jack Britton Benny Leonard Jack Jack Malone

All America Football Team Debate and Local Game Claim

The note argues publishing limits for an All America team ranking Abi top and references Walter Camp. It questions Stan Zbyszko’s status after Gotch mat clashes, cites Constance Marin and George Tuohy on Zbyszko, and describes a grammar school game where Team B’s substitute players changed the half and led to a touchdown scoring claim.

D. G Cambridge Abi Walter Camp Stan Zbyszko Frank Gotch Stan Constance Marin Zbbyszko George Tuo~hey le Marin

Centre College Refuses Non Coastal Game Request

Centre College in Danville Ky sent a telegram to the San Diego Chamber Commerce declining permission for a game on December 26 with Notre Dame or any Eastern college. The message states no match with non coastal schools and labels the proposal as East West contest. Signed Centre College Athletic Committee.

Danville San Diego Chamber Commerce T Coelonels Notre Dame Eastern College University San Diego Centre College San Die Paol Coast College Eass West Centre College Athletic Committees

Arlington High Leaves Suburban Basketball League

At a City Club meeting officials of the Suburban Basketball League accepted Arlington High's resignation. No new member was admitted to fill the vacancy as the league seeks a smaller format. Revere High showed interest in joining. Most games will be afternoon affairs with a rule limiting evening games to be possible only after noon.

Arlington High Revere Chess Y. M. GC

Malden High Picks Winter Sports Captains

Coach Jack MacDonald leads Malden High as winter teams in hockey and swimming train at the Malden gymnasium. Haro Sandberg is football halfback and track captain, Isyman Appleton swims captain, and Ralph Bushway hockey captain.

Jack MacDonald Maldd High Trac Haro Sandberg Isyman Appleon Ralp Tra Malden Gymimasium

Sheppard Wins Close Award At Lynn Casino A C

Johnny Sheppard of Woburn defeated Tommy Nee of South Boston in a tight main bout at Lynn Casino A C last night. Sheppard pressed in the clinch and Nee landed cleaner punches as the fighters stayed fast to the bell closing the 10th round.

Johnny Sheppard Woburn Tommy Nee

Municipal governance and citizen accountability call for votes

A commentary asserts citizens are stockholders in a city, must vote to ensure good management and civic dividends, and warns that under John Murphy these dividends would be passed unless voters act.

John Murphy

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