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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
9
Promoters describe events as varied showcases offering distinct formats. They emphasize safe competition, audience appeal, and clear rules to suit athletes and venues while highlighting unique venues and schedules.
Willie Smith, golf professional at the Mexican Country Club and former national open champion of America, died in Mexico City on December 26 from pneumonia. He won the American Open at Baltimore Country Club in 18% and played in the British Open at St Andrews in 1910.
Esther Tufts of Boston defeats Eleanor Abbe of Bethlehem 6-3 7-5 in the semi final of the St. Thomas women’s singles at Pinehurst North Carolina. She then loses the final in two love sets to Caroline Bogart of Elizabeth. Tufts and Allan Loeb of Chicago reach the mixed doubles final but finish after darkness halted play.
Commercial A. C. outlines a New Year’s afternoon boxing card with four 10 round bouts including Jimmy Gardner against Joe Rivers in the headliner. Other matches feature Jimmy Kenny versus Nate Segal, Warry Costello against Young Ames, and Shaver O’Brien meeting Young Joyce. George Tuohey’s Grand Opera House hosts a catch as catch can wrestling tournament Thursday night with Hilmer Johnson versus Jack Winrow headlining, plus two undercard matches including Billy Shevlin versus Johnny Boyle in Lawrence on New Year’s Day.
Frank J. Marshall, American chess champion, played 129 simultaneous games in Philadelphia, breaking his prior 105-game mark set years ago.
The article describes George Percy of Harvard joining the All Collegians for tonight's hockey game against the Arena Hockey Club at the Boston Arena. The venue features somber Christmas decorations and the event is the holiday boxing night at the Grand Opera House.
The Curtis building hosted a large open chess session with men women and children. Of 129 games eight ended in draws and Marshall lost to William Scheuffele a Philadelphia high school student. Marshall walked about 18 miles during the event as players from New York Chicago Texas Georgia North Carolina and Porto Rico attended. Latecomers found tables filled but he allowed entrants to join vacancies among defeated contestants.
James W. Coffroth, head of the Tijuana Jockey Club, telegraphed his New York representative to bid on a 25 or more round boxing match between Les Darcey and Mike Gibbons to be staged Feb 22 in Tijuana Mexico where rounds are unlimited.
Charlie Butler will run the New England Motorist as a house organ for the A I A M FE debuting about Jan 1. FE Brackett takes possession at 26 Commonwealth Ave in a motor building once built for L B Butler. Sam Miles calls his Grand Central Palace the Temple of Flowers. Maxwell announces a one ton truck for light delivery. Chicago show runs Jan 27 to Feb 3. Belmont Spring Country Club expected to be popular for New Year motor parties. Joseph S Donovan joins Motor World Hall of Fame via Studebaker routes.
Hockey tonight at Boston Arena features St Botolph St facing Arena H C at 8 15 P M Public skating sessions run 9 30 A M to 12 2 30 to 5 with exceptions Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and 8 to 10 50 P M
Les Darcy declines a 15 000 offer to fight Mike Gibbons in ten rounds. Promoter Dominick Tortorich conveyed the proposal via Billy Roche. Darcy cites insufficient payment. Carpentier-Darcy talks loom as likely for public interest. Darcy may face scrutiny over rejecting the Gibbons bout.
New Orleans promoter says Mike Gibbons accepts fight here in February with Les Darcy. A $15 000 purse is offered for the bout.
Resubstitution opens tonight for Dartmouth collegians led by George Currier as Bud Ross Bulger Lowe and Jack Ross join a strong lineup from Arlington Melrose and Dartmouth with Bonnie Holden and John Murphy in net. Arena counters with Jerry Geran and captain Harry Murchie in tonight’s intercollegiate match.
The Winthrop Yacht Club submits officer nominations for 1917. Commodore D. M. Wisely, vice Commodore W. J. Downes, treasurer F. N. Bickford, secretary C. G. Bird, measurer R. S. Wells. Directors for three years H. G. Batchelder, for one year L. L. Flood and C. L. Townsend. Regatta committee W. T. Milton, chair. W. E. Traiser, W. E. Roberts, C. Eagles, H. E. Clarke. Membership committee W. M. Call, A. S. Urquhart, R. G. Mitchell, F. E. Lamb, Cc. R. Wright, A. C. Sincare, Joseph Powers, J. F. Standish, D. H. Bearse.
Toledo Ohio December 26 Roger Bresnahn manager of the local American Association Baseball Club announced the signing of Roy Hartzell former captain of the New York Americans to play third base for Toledo Hartzell is in Denver and was made a free agent last fall after serving ten years in the league.
Braves to meet Dublin Georgia team in an exhibition game arranged during the Yankees Braves training trip. Walter Hapgood Braves business manager signed with Dublin Chamber of Commerce officials for a game set in Dublin on Tuesday March 27.
A game between Lexington High School seven and Boston College High School team is set for Friday afternoon January 6 at the Lexington High School rink.
Arthur C Comment defends Les Darcy against charges of evading service. He argues Darcy left Australia to seek better earnings in America and suggests a duel with Georges Carpentier could fund Red Cross relief. The piece contrasts Darcy with volunteers and calls for withholding judgment pending proof of character.
Yale announces two teams will face Harvard in the B A A meet at Mechanics Building on February 3. The freshmen duel Harvard freshmen in a 390 yard relay while the varsity runs Harvard varsity over 780 yards.
The Concord High School ice hockey seven planned to open against Framingham High School but lack of practice led to postponement. The team will practice during vacation this week.
A disputes Rube Marquard beating the Red Sox in 1912 for the Giants and a 19 game win streak. A stands. The 1915 World Series saw five games Boston over Philadelphia with $320361.50 receipts. Entry blanks indicate a three mile race requires 16 minutes. advice warns new racers against entering.
Boston Red Sox owner hopeful for Carrigan’s stance. Frazee awaiting word from Lewiston on the former manager Bill Carrigan as talks with the club’s new ownership proceed.
Frazee arrives in Boston intends to become a thorough Bostonian and plans a conference with Bill Carrigan by midweek to settle managerial questions. He notes no contracts sent yet and hints at keeping Joe Woods from Cleveland while exploring possible talks about Speaker. He also praises Fred Mitchell and hopes Foster retires not be final.
William I. Bransfield a former Pittsburg and Philadelphia NL player is appointed umpire by National League president Tener. Bransfield has umpired the last three years and worked in the International League in 1916.
The Lexington Old Belfry Club court was flooded yesterday afternoon for skating. Alongside Hancock School’s rink it provides safe skating areas for younger residents.
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