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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
12
Tufts advisory board meets to decide the future of football with broad college support evident in the Tufts Weekly. President Hamilton backs continuation, faculty concern centers on finances, and alumni action is expected to influence the final outcome.
The Boston National League Club’s affairs are resolved with William Hepburn Russell announcing a Boston-led syndicate will control the club. Officers named: William Hepburn Russell president L C Page vice president and Peter F Kelley secretary. Board to include Murphy and two others later. Fred Tenney to manage with Fred Lake remaining as manager option. Russell plans to move 98 percent control to the syndicate by week’s end and promises a strong Boston focus and high spending to field a winner.
John P. Harris of Pittsburgh attends the annual league meeting in New York representing the Boston National club. Rumors swirl over the sale of the Doves with William Winslow and William Russell involved. James J. Phelan is likely Russell’s partner, Fred Murphy may have no financial stake, and Fred Tenney is set to manage and play first base.
Manager McGraw seeks to fix a flaw in Chief Mevers, his noted Indian backstop, as the home catcher must tag a sliding base runner who menaces shins with steel spikes.
Benny Kaufman of Philadelphia defeated Al Delmont of Boston by decision over 10 rounds at the Armory A. A. last night. Delmont, once a top bantam, flashed form but showed enough weakness to lose.
Lynn English High School beat Winchester High 29 to 20 as Winchester fields a weakened lineup after three regulars quit. The game featured Turner and Flinn for Winchester with limited scoring support and strong Lynn defense yielding the victory.
Caproni the Italian champion faces Jim Prokos the Greek middleweight at the Columbia Theatre tonight. Prokos, lighter by about 20 pounds, relies on speed to offset the weight gap as Manager Farren introduces the city’s latest challenger.
A notice markets Ky. Taylor whiskey at one dollar per full quart. The ad emphasizes a strong value for whiskey lovers seeking a bulk purchase option. Local sellers promote the lower price and availability.
Dan McGann former Boston Nationals first baseman is found dead in a Louisville hotel room with a bullet wound to the heart and a revolver in his hand. He had been dead for hours according to police reports.
McGann, last seen at midnight in a hotel room in good health, was found dead by a maid. He played for Milwaukee in the American Association and was sought by Louisville for next season. He spent the winter in town. No suicide cause has emerged.
Readable lines show player shots and totals for Roslindale and Tremont sections, with team totals and individual scores. Names include Brauer Hales Wellington Marshall Harris Dudley Foster Fisher Kenney and others, alongside per-game percentages and final totals.
Malden High refuses to field a varsity five by faculty decree but forms the Malden High Independents. They will play nearby high schools and plan a February Maine trip. Candidates include Leetherman, Henri Benoit, Romeo Benoit, Wescott, Cosgrove and Ryder.
Pittsburg crowds witnessed a fierce six round bout between Al Kubiak and George Cotton, former sparring partner of Jack Johnson. Cotton floored Kubiak twice in rounds two and four, with each knockdown nearing a knockout before Kubiak stayed in the fight.
The National League opened in New York with talks centered on President Lynch's likely re election as Stanley Robinson promised his vote. The session debated term length and future plans while discussing player trades and potential world series changes. Major owners and managers weighed abolition of the World Series and a shorter overall schedule as a possible aim for two league trips and a 112 game slate.
A vintage marketing snippet touts a Health Belt that allegedly restores youthfulness and vigor. It claims to cure rheumatism backache stomach troubles and builds lasting energy. Contact Dr P Sanden Co at 501 Washington St Boston MA for a free book and more information.
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