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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
10
Former President William H Taft told the National Collegiate Athletic Association convention in New York that he favors military drills for college students during the first two years of undergraduate life.
In addressing questions after his talk he urged college students as potential army officers and noted officer shortages worldwide. He warned alumni influence in prep schools may push athletes to alma maters through financial aid, calling it a dangerous bid to secure top talent and urging college limits on admissions to align with resources.
Dean Le Baron Briggs of Harvard presided as the National Collegiate Athletic Association opened its annual convention in New York. Faculty control of college athletics was urged in speeches by Briggs and Alb ert Le Fevre of Virginia. Harry A. Garfield of Williams urged broad participation for students. Howard McClenahan of Princeton supported faculty led standards.
Phil Bloom of New York defeated Jose Azevedo of California after 12 brisk rounds in a fast bout at the Hippodrome. Bloom used a sharp port side and right cross to counter Azevedo’s rushes, earning the decision amid some disagreement from fans. The undercard featured Sally Burns and Tommy McFarland in solid showings, with Costello besting Leahy in a lively six-rounder.
Professor Robert N. Corwin of Yale spoke on college ideals and athletics. Rules changes in swimming and track were approved, with no radical shifts. Officers and rules committees were elected for the next year, including Dean Le Baron Briggs as president and eight district representatives from major universities.
The upcoming match between the Arling ton and Melrose alumni sevens is set to draw schoolboys to a fever pitch. Last winter Melrose edged Arling ton 2 1 in a tight finish.
President Ban Johnson announced that catcher Sam Agnew of the Browns would not go to the Red Sox. He said the deal was off because Lannin believed it would not proceed if the Browns were sold to Phil Ball of the Federal league. Ball sees Agnew as his mainstay behind the plate next season.
Ted Kid Lewis of England outfought Willie Ritchie of San Francisco in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden. Ritchie pressed the attack in most rounds but failed to sustain any decisive advantage, with Lewis dominating every round except the third.
World famous athlete Jim Thorpe urged to play in the minor leagues to appreciate baseball. He argued a hit ball deserved first base after showing a bleeding hand, while an umpire sided with a strike. A Florida hotel mix up later had the umpire laughed at by players and staff.
The match saw Lewis use sharp hooks and swift footwork to keep Ritchie from landing clean blows. Ritchie showed grit and speed but sustained a cut over the right eye while Lewis remained unmarked. Both boxers appeared to outgrow the lightweight class, with weights listed as 1893-4 for Lewis and 1433-4 for Ritchie.
Announcement that Syracuse University and the University of Pittsburg signed contracts for an indoor track meet in Syracuse New York. Date likely March 11 and Pittsburg to replace Michigan on Syracuse's indoor track schedule this winter.
President John K Tener issued a call to reconvene the National League annual meeting. The session will be held in Cincinnati on January 4, the day after a National Commission meeting in the same city.
A double page spread presents movie star photos shot outside work hours, offering a glimpse into private life for the Sunday Post Magazine.
Edward Kelley and Thomas Burns won the two Elk charms at Arlington alleys by totaling 1008 pins to 994 against Michael Horrigan and Daniel Ahearn in a five string rolloff. Arlington Knights of Columbus plan a club tournament starting next Monday with 12 teams and prizes in April.
Wellington hosts New Year’s Day event with 150 targets in the Old Timers Shoot. The programme pairs veteran shooters against newcomers at the Paleface Gun Club arena.
Lexington High School will elect a captain for its ice hockey team next week as players resume practices after the winter break. The decision will come after the team begins its on ice work, which starts Monday afternoon when school reopens.
A Christmas tree party and entertainment are planned for tonight at Camp Yousay home of Freeman N. Young Mystic street Arlington by the Middlesex Sportsmen's Association members.
Johnny Griffith, the Akron youth, outlasted veteran Jack Britton over 12 rounds in a close decision. Britton led early, but Griffith’s late rally won the final rounds and gave him the edge.
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