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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
13
Bill Boles, the standout Harvard athlete, resigned from the junior class and severed ties with the university for the second time to pursue a business career.
The departure of Boles from Harvard dampens plans for the 1917 Harvard football team as he would have been eligible next fall and anchored the backfield for Percy Haughton. He previously starred at halfback on Eddie Mahan's team that beat Yale 41 to 0, but was dismissed a month after the season for academic deficiencies along with Enwright and Gilman. He and Enwright later reentered Harvard to focus on studies, with Boles slated to be a key pitcher in spring 1918.
Dr Myron Marr of Bethlehem and C B Hudson of New Suffolk led Pinehurst Tin Whistles best ball medal with a joint net 151 Marr 87 16 71 Hudson 90 10 80. Robert Hunter Noroton posted best gross 84 net 81, C L Becker Woodland Club and Dr J S Brown Montclair were fourth with 163 net. J M Robinson Harbor Beach and C S Lancaster Boston finished 173.
Fred Mulveeney was elected captain of the West Roxbury High football team for next season. He has played at fullback.
Tomorrow night at the Commercial A. C. Brighton versus Young Demeres of New Bedford is postponed after Demeres suffers a rib injury in a previous bout. Kid Thomas of Lawrence will face Watlin, with other matchups including West versus McFarland and Connolly planning a January return after a draw.
Harvard athlete Dick Harte may be removed from the varsity baseball squad next spring due to a blood poisoning infection in his right arm. Harte was hospitalized at Harvard's Stillman Infirmary but is described as not seriously ill, with a rapid recovery hoped.
West Virginia University announces a 1930 schedule featuring Army replacing Navy. Highlights include September 29 Pittsburg in Morgantown, October 13 Army at West Point, October 20 Dartmouth at Hanover, November 8 Rutgers at New Brunswick, November 17 Washington and Jefferson at Fairmount, and November 29 North Carolina A and M at Morgantown.
Harvard varsity hockey defeated Boston Hockey Club 7 to 2 at the local arena. First half goals came from Rice Smart Rice and Percy. second half added by Rice Baker Fisher Townsend and others. Referees were C Wanamaker and Sands. Timers Carlton and Hunneman. Time 200 minute halves.
Dufty sports notes report junior reps to contest a medley relay title in Buffalo on January 1 while the main relay squad may line up for the Irish-American A C and the New York A C at the Irish-American games in New York on January 13. More than 1000 fans attended Billy Mills boxing tournament in Joillet Hall Manchester New Hampshire. Eagan defeated Nelson in the feature bout. Mills is praised for engaging the crowd, with fans appreciative of his effort.
Harvard men push past Boston Hockey Club 5 1 in the second half with strong showings from George Percy and T Rice. Thacher, once overlooked, shines as a leading stick handler while W yide guards the net amid solid defense. Boston’s Clifton nets a late score as Harvard pulls away.
Conservatively set up men choose hats gloves and canes in Delano shops for gifts. The Yule selection features gloves in Buck Mocha Cape and Chamois with stitched or braided backs. Canes come in wide variety and hats can be ordered for selection in the New Year.
Dartmouth invites Technology men to join the intercollegiate ski and snowshoe meet during the winter carnival at Hanover from February 8 to 10. Other New England colleges are also urged to compete.
The note reviews whether Joe Wood ever won 34 games in a season and cites 1912 as 34 wins with five losses. It asks about Carlisle College’s trick play against Harvard in 1904 and details a back jersey ruse. It lists Connie Mack pennants in 1902 1905 1910 1911 1913 1914 and mentions Tom Hughes no-hitter on June 16 against Pittsburg.
Frank Smith of Wing Waltham High School was chosen captain of the 1917 football team at a meeting of the Women.
Vendor explains price change on Squirrel Lined Gloves sold by Jack Buck as $2.00 per pair after advertising Buck bucks at $2.50. He notes Boston shoppers can only find this quality at Chamberlain's, open in the evenings.
The notice lists three properties on Washington Street and Boylston Street with neighboring landmarks the Old South Church and the Gaiety Theatre Bidg. The numbers 311 Opp, 637 Corner, and 659 indicate storefront addresses or parcel markers in a public notice.
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