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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
15
Harvard rejects Oregon's referee lineup as unsatisfactory and cites Fred Moore's California based roster as flawed. The dispute centers on who should officiate the Crimson's events and which region's officials are appropriate.
The piece argues metropolitan golf course congestion will worsen as clubs near cities grow, urging limits on visiting players, strict four ball match rules, and a dedicated starter to speed play. It cites New York area clubs, rising memberships, and the need to balance public demand with members’ enjoyment.
Tickets for the Oregon Harvard football game at Tournament Park New Year’s Day in Pasadena sold out after the first day of sales. The Tournament of Roses Association announced all 28 000 tickets were taken and none remained for a Los Angeles sale planned for tomorrow and Saturday.
Harvard squad to travel through Los Angeles for Pasadena stopover. Oregon team exudes confidence of a surprise next Thursday as Cambridge stalwarts face a tough challenge.
The opening ice hockey match between Concord High School Independents and the alumni septet was postponed by Manager Allison Beane due to bad ice. The game will likely be rescheduled for New Year’s Day morning, January 1, 1920.
Chicago December 25. The Cubs star pitcher has accepted a chair at the University of Illinois as instructor in pitching. He plans to go to Urbana in January to begin teaching college players who aim to pitch for Illinois next spring.
Athletic Director George Huff of the Illinois Institution asked Alex to assist with pitchers in the gym. The big fellow will work for a few weeks before Hot Springs training and the California trip. TJ visited Urbana recently to see Patsy Clark and offered to help pitchers with tips and coaching.
In Trenton New Jersey on Christmas Day Porky Flynn of Boston and Al Reich of New York staged a clearly faked bout at the Second Regiment Armory. After three rounds the crowd hissed as they failed to engage and Flynn faked a knockout then fell over the ropes. Promoters said they would seek New Jersey Boxing Commission action to bar both fighters. The real highlight was Johnny Ruff versus Jackie Eitle in an eight round duel with constant action.
John L. Box appears in his Boston debut at the Commercial A C meeting facing Daniel Porky Flynn in a 12 round scheduled main event. The undercard includes Jimmy Frissett vs Dean Emery and Flash Rogers against Johnny Thompson with other local pairings.
Jim Thorpe former Carlisle star may refuse to play with Akron next season after being sold to the minors he says he has not been used justly and is dissatisfied with his treatment following a strong year with the major leaguers.
Thorpe, famed for gridiron and track feats, contends he never played better baseball than with the Braves last season. He narrowly missed the National League batting title and argues this should have kept him in the majors. His career with the Giants, farm teams, and eventual sale to the Reds led to his late clinch by Atlanta.
J. Angie, referee of the Beckett Carpentier bout, at 66, recalls a long career in rowing and boxing. He won prizes on the River Lea as a Phoenix Club member and helped Henley crews claim cups. His 1879 Henley Grand Challenge win and a disputed boxing final shaped his vow never to box for prize.
In the first race Ablaze driven by Stock won for two-year-olds over six furlongs at New Orleans amid a 600 dollar purse. Who Cares finished second with Dreyer aboard and Catania placed third. Time 1 06 4 5. Other runners included Neenah Diamond Girl and more.
A witty exchange where a young man asks how to tell popular from classical music. The dispenser of home-grown philosophy replies that popularity equals enjoyment, while classic denotes dislike. The quip highlights subjective taste and playful logic.
Arthur Duffey signals big league interest in Akron signing Jim Thorpe for next season. Harvard Oregon game draws attention due to long trip. Benny Leonard vs Johnny Dundee set for New Haven on Jan 16. Discussion covers boxing, wrestling, runners, and the Boston Marathon official Olympic tryout. Honey Mellody memories resonate with Post readers.
Benny Valger the French featherweight champion scored a decisive eight round victory over Georgie Brown at City A. C. in New York. Brown faded in the seventh and eighth rounds as Valger toyed with him, and Valger had previously defeated Frankie Britt in Syracuse, Indiana, last Tuesday night.
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