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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
18
In New Haven on December 16 Yale officials including Professor Mendell Captain Callahan and Athletic Director Sharpe denied rumors that Dr Sharpe would retire before the next football season. The statements aimed to quell speculation about leadership changes in Yale football.
Professor Mendell said Dr. Sharpe will remain as athletic director for another season and that Tad Jones may return as Yale's head coach. He noted planned changes to the graduate football committee and coaching staff to inject younger blood after a season marked by reorganizational challenges following the war. Captain Callahan denied rumors of a change in leadership and Yale players disputed electing him as captain on a platform to dismiss the head coach. Fullback Jim Braden defended his signals and disputed reports of disobedience.
Attempt to flood the rear rink at Lexington I H High School continued after water ran off when the ice did not freeze. Hockey practice will begin once a suitable ice surface forms. The school has offered a Harvard man to coach this winter and prospects look bright for a strong team.
A local observer warns that an influx of boxing clubs could outpace available fighters, risking shortage for upcoming bouts and forcing clubs to pool talent or limit programs.
Johnny Dundee the New York lightweight will headline a smoke talk tonight at the North End Post event with a six man colored South Enders battle royal. Dundee confirms attendance and promises his last public appearance before the January 16 title bout with Benny Leonard in New Slaven. The program includes 32 New England boxers and wrestling vaudeville between Italian wrestlers, referees listed as Shillilea Greene Reno and Meyers.
In Durham New Hampshire on December 16 a proposal circulates for Dartmouth and New Hampshire College to play for the Granite State championship in Manchester in 19. If Dartmouth schedules extend to mid November the two colleges would clash. Graduate Manager Horace Pender of Dartmouth has contacted New Hampshire College officials about the plan with a definite decision expected soon.
Durham N H December 16 A 17 game slate for the New Hampshire College team lists Harvard as a first meeting on April 14 at Cambridge The roster shows games at Durham with others in Middletown Hartford Medford Cambridge and Worcester plus Boston and Providence venues and a final date of June 19 at Bates or Brown
St. Louis Nationals depart February 26 for Brownsville Texas for preseason training under Branch Rickey. Plans call for 17 exhibition games with the Philadelphia Americans in Texas and en route home. The Athletics will train at Lake Charles Louisiana.
Boxers Bobby Josephs South End featherweight Johnny Solsberg of Brooklyn lead a 42 round program at Hibernian Hall Roxbury tonight. The card features Solsberg versus a worthy foe plus Shaver O'Brien vs Phinney Boyle and Eddie Shevlin against Paul Doyle with weigh in at 145 pounds. The Commonwealth A C staged a strong show last Thursday and plans further events as wrestling clubs plan openings in coming days.
The life story of William J. Honey Mellody, a notable New England boxer, written by Mellody himself and published as installments in the Boston Post. He recalls early fights and turning points, including a draw with Martin Canole and successive wins over Joe Nelson and others, amid the growth of his career and the call for rest after a taxing schedule.
The narrator recalls late career bouts against Billie Gardner and Belfield Walcott, both ending in decisions, with a lingering knockout regret over Jig Stone. He highlights hard foes like Patsie Sweeney and Mattie Matthews, noting crowd bets, travels, and evolving ambitions to box in new cities and test his mettle beyond Boston.
Amid New York upheaval and quick AL adjournments, Detroit completes a deal once deemed unlikely by top players. The move centers on securing a key pitcher from the Red Sox as major league insiders weigh implications for the pennant race.
Hughie Jennings reaches New York after the league adjournment to negotiate with Clark Griffith. A possible trade shifts the Red Sox toward Joe Judge for Pep Young, affecting Harry Harper and Red Sox plans while Detroit and Seth Washington consider Dick Hoblitzell.
Dick Hoblitzel of Parkersburg West Virginia longtime first baseman for the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds was named manager of the Akron International League team He will report here after Christmas The article recalls a boxing bout between Hoblitzel and the writer with vivid reminiscences of their bout and victory scenes, ending with a note that the story continues in tomorrow’s edition
Harry Harper and Harry Hooper draw attention as the Red Sox pursue Clark Griffiths southpaw. The potential deal centers on acquiring a left handed pitcher to bolster the rotation.
The bulletin shows conditions for districts including Faimona, Columbus Ave playground, Public Garden, and Orient Heights with ratings from fair to good and notes danger at McConnell Park. Belgian Olympic committee announces Antwerp games schedule from April to early October with 20 plus sports.
The program lists six races for horses aged two to up with claiming purses from 600 to 8600. Notable entries include Colonel Marn at 8 to 1 in race one and King Tuscan favored at 2 to 5 in race two, with various horses running from 1:14 to 1:57 times. Several runners like Di, Bar Dora, and Perfect Lady also appear among the field.
A bustling program at the track features seven races with maidens and claiming events. Notable runs include Ace of Trumps leading early in race one, Mose winning race two, Mazie in race three, Sands of Pleasure in race four, Tacola and Arnold in the stakes, Dragon Rock taking race six, and Deckmate prevailing in the final three quarter mile.
The nine day event schedule covers August 15 to 23 with the Marathon Brussels to Antwerp listed as the feature. American Olympic committee concerns rise over swimming and rowing dates as plans for 150 to 200 U S contestants advance and housing is arranged away from Antwerp due to low altitude and transport needs. The Marathon course traces WWI battle sites from Brussels to Antwerp, including fort ruins at Wavre and graves of fallen soldiers, with a Belgian block and asphalt route likely used.
Concord announces the formation of a seven player ice hockey team for high school boys, practicing first on the Meadows by Gadbury River tomorrow afternoon. Captain to be chosen after a week. Allison Beane manager sets up a game schedule with an opening contest around January 1.
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