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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
11
Sam Langford and Jeff Clarke set for an eight round bout in Nashville with YMCA endorsement of boxing in its gyms. Local boxing notes discuss Wilde Moore London fight impact, Robson Laughlin bouts, Williams Turner Dundee Bogash Norfolk and business manager aims for further matchups, plus upcoming amateur events in Brockton and a re opening of Farrington AA.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association executive committee met in New York to decide whether William Tilden II or R Windley Murray should top the 15 ranking players. No decision announced yet. president George T Adee presided after returning from service in France.
Battery Wharf unit’s Naval basketball team seeks games with any fast fives in the State. Former prep and high school players compose the squad. Benny Boynton, Williams quarterback last season, will coach. Arrangements can be made via Chief Yeoman A. H. Tomfohrie, Fisk Wharf. Phone Main 7612.
Chicago December 13 The American league president Johnson says owners voted nearly unanimously for a 140 game short season at the January 16 meeting with the National league. He notes the plan would end double headers and save money while postponements hurt both leagues. The American league also lowers player limit from 25 to 21.
John A Heydler president of the National League expressed pleasure over the American league meeting results He noted potential innovations for the season including possibly a May 1 start a shorter schedule and reconstruction time He said the NL favors a one man commission and is not opposed to Mr Herrmann while opposing the current three man commission
Alec Sutherland, discharged naval swimming instructor from Commonwealth pier, will teach aquatics and gymnastics at Huntington School Back Bay. His training system, praised for rapidly developing many pupils into adept water dogs, was developed at Phillips Andover and adopted in the army and navy.
The 300 Reading boys who served in the army return to civil life to find a new clubhouse. J Westley Davies bought the old Reading Athletic Club on Ash Street and presented it to the town, agreeing the town will fund upkeep. The house offers pool and billiard rooms reading rooms a gymnasium and home-like comforts.
The National War Work Council Y M C A calls for a dozen or more expert physical directors for overseas duty. Applicants should be college coaches or gym directors with proven experience in conditioning athletes and refining game skill. Send applications to George L Listman, physical director of the Northeastern Department, 1 Little Building.
Arthur Duffey muses on boxing stars like Carpentier Willard and Augie Ratner while touching on Ban Johnson and the Giants bid as Jim Gaffney and John McGraw plot moves. The piece threads boxing history with baseball drama and seeks future boxing guests and plans.
Members of the Milton Academy football eleven and a delegation from the school traveled to Concord yesterday to attend the funeral of John Lowell Coolidge of Concord. The service at Trinity Episcopal Church was led by Rev. Smith Owen Dexter. Coolidge, born in Concord 16 years ago, was the son of Sidney and Mary C. Coolidge and had joined Milton Academy this fall, playing end on the football team. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord.
Johnny Dun dee the boxer was naturalized in New York today. Born Joseph Carrero, he arrived in the United States from Truly in 1894.
George S. Robbins profiles 10 former major leaguers at Great Lakes who expect to be discharged before Christmas. Bernard Boland and others hope to return to the majors, while some plan to pursue officer training or naval duty if discharged later.
Paul Doyle of New Haven outpointed Walter Mohr of Brooklyn at the Commercial A C last evening for the decision after 12 rounds. Doyle shifted the bout with a strong ninth round and finished with an edge. Semi final Leo Strona defeated Joe Flynn in eight rounds.
George Robinson of Cambridge defeated Cleve Hawkins of North Adams by decision in ten rounds at the Marlboro Driving Club. The bout drew the largest crowd yet seen at the club, with a hard fought clash throughout the ten rounds.
Newport Rhode Island board of health orders all schools closed until further notice due to widespread influenza.
At St Mary Court on Harvard Street Cambridge the St Mary A A basketball team defeated the Boston Naval Base five 47 to 14 last night.
Chicago December 13. Boston may trade Duffy Lewis and Emery Shore as the Red Sox pursue potential deals with the New York Yankees to improve the world champions lineup. Barrow seeks value for Lewis, Shore, and Leonard while weighing exits for Hob litzell Gainer and others as the roster tightens toward a 21 man limit.
K. O. Laughlin of Bethlehem Pennsylvania meets Tommy Robson of Malden next Monday night at the Central A C. Laughlin is a stiff puncher with wins over Jack Britton and George Chip and seeks a knockout. A new ring and improvements will be added this week. Parking and access tips note mass transit routes to the Fenway club near Park Riding School.
Earle W. Peckham, who entered service last June, is expected to return to Concord High School soon. He has coached football and baseball, and his absence was felt in athletics. He will resume coaching the high school teams on his return. The football eleven finished the season without a coach.
Boston College held the first hockey candidate meeting in the athletic office as preparations begin for a strenuous season. Walter A. Falvey will coach the team with Ralph Rochette arranging matches against Harvard Yale Princeton West Point and Williams. Alumni Field will be converted to a rink and the squad expects to begin on ice soon with players from football and high school backgrounds strengthening the roster.
Harvard prepares for an active sports year as three hockey rinks are built on Soldiers Field and a new track is laid. Dennis O Connell exudes speed on the track, Dorchester born, former Exeter standout and Harvard fresh team captain. Coach Donovan takes charge of track and cross country while Winsor or Gross train the skaters. Dean Briggs and Major Moore attend the national athletic meeting in New York City December 27. Return of lights and post recess staff suggests Harvard athletics will be in full swing by May.
The Middlesex Sportsman's Association starts a winter fox and rabbit hunt today from Camp You Say in Arlington near Mystic Street. More than 25 hounds expected as hunters from across the county join. A dinner and speeches follow at 5 p.m. with Middlesex legislators invited. Frederick L. Springford of Reading heads the committee.
A brisk shopping note recommends Quincy products as fitting gifts for men. Available in single size and grade, with boxes of 50 or 100 and Quincy packs of 10.
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