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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
7
The IS Arthur girls ice hockey squad holds its first practice at the arena as Boston Arena hosts a tough clash tonight. The home team, BA A, faces the Arena Hockey Club in a high intensity matchup expected to test players' stamina and skill.
Jimmy Gardner, veteran Lowell middleweight, returns with a KO on Joe Rivers of Gloucester in the second round at the Commercial A. C. amid a crowded boxing card. The bout underscored Gardner’s comeback and drew praise from local boxing circles.
Duffeys O Sports notes argue boys under 17 should not begin regulated athletic training. The BA A announces Bob Simpson will start in the 45 yard high hurdle at Unicorn games Feb 3, with Earl Thompson Fred Murray and Jack Eller potential entrants. Elmer Smith, Penn relay star, plans Boston meets this winter. Jimmy Henigan and Tom Halpin are highlighted for distance running prospects.
The piece details multiple boxing bouts across Taunton Worcester and other towns with Terry Brooks Eddie Murphy Joe Connolly George Robinson and Joe Rivers among fighters. It notes upcoming matchups including Herz West and McCarthy Evans and schedules for Anawan A C Capitol A C Lenox A C Cape Ann A C and Rollaway Rink events with date hints in January and New Year plans.
Four classes appear on the Commercial A C program next Monday afternoon starting at 3. Bantamweight Pat Owens of Cambridge faces Barney Snyder of Jamaica Plain in a 10 round bout. Lightweights Mike Crowley of Malden and Patsy Green of Cambridge meet in a 10 round exhibition. Middleweights Bill Casey of South Boston and Jack Savage clash in a 10 round semi final. Dorchester’s Jim Mac Donald and Roddy Mc Donald of Halifax finish with 10 fast rounds.
Frederick W. Rubien announced R. H. Gleason as New York's representative for the intercity tournament under the B A A to be held January 15 in Mechanics' Building. Gleason, 145 pounds metropolitan champion, beat Martin Fitzpatrick of Boston at the Crescent A C and is rated above August Ratner, 1915 National AAU champion. Boston committee has several strong candidates and seats are selling fast.
Poor ice at the Lexington High School rink forces cancellation of the annual game between the Lexington High School hockey seven and the alumni team. A possible later contest in the season remains under consideration.
The Arena and Exeter street club meet in a key game despite not affecting the Amateur Hockey league series. Captain Huntington leads a deep forward line with strong defense while Yale coach Fred Rocque officiates and three refereeing nominees await selection.
The International Pacific Coast and American Association leagues seek abolition of the draft rule but likely will be denied by the National Baseball Commission in Cincinnati next week. President Johnson of the American League cited the rule’s prior changes and said consideration will be given to delaying reporting of purchased players until the end of each club’s season.
Owners of International League and American Association plan a meeting in Cincinnati to oppose the major leagues drafting their players. They will urge the National Commission to exempt Class AA leagues from the draft, noting Pacific Coast League’s waning interest and backing a plan by Ebbets to halt drafting once MLB teams hit their player limits.
Walter R Grannan reports the Arena girls began their season with a noon practice at the Boston Arena. Captain Ruth Denesha led 13 players, many of whom are speed skaters, who displayed notable skill on the ice during the session.
Hockey Manager Fred J. Hoey aims to enlist at least 20 girls to build a strong seven. Betty Hawkes appointed manager to handle business affairs as the group trains under coach Harry Denesha, a former Canadian forward.
Athletic Manager George W. Brown learned Bob Simpson will likely run at the Millrose games in New York on January 34 and the BAA games in Boston on February 8 if he passes University of Missouri exams. Murray the intercollegiate hurdle champion and Dartmouth’s Thompson are also set to compete at the BAA games. The trio raced in the final heat of the national championship in Newark Last September, regarded as the greatest hurdle race ever.
Louis P Fuhrmann mayor of Buffalo was chosen president of the Buffalo International League Baseball Club, succeeding Gerhard Simon who resigned. Pat Donovan remains as manager after piloting the team to two pennant races, while Joseph J Lannin retains control of the club.
New York reports Brae-Burn Country Club near Boston holds the edge as the preferred site for the 1917 national open golf championship. Howard F. Whitney of the USGA confirms a letter from Herbert Strong of the PGA of America clarifying that Whitemarsh Valley, Brae-Burn, and Shawnee are all favored, with Brae-Burn shown as the strongest option.
Joe Willis and Peter Goulette, two bitter mat rivals, meet at the Grand Opera House in a best two out of three falls bout. Fred Pilakoff faces Hane Lehner in a finish match with an iron twisting strength exhibition. Local boys open with a one fall curtain raiser.
Milton High defeated the Alumni 11 to 8 at the Cun gingham rink. Goals were by Robertson 4 Parsons 6 Dudley 2 Crowell Bearse Farrell 5 Doherty Pond with refs Clapp and Johnson. Time 20-minute halves. attendance 100.
Gardner seized the advantage from the first bell and knocked Rivers out in the second round after Rivers pressed early. The bout drew a crowd of over 1400 as fans watched the champion extend his lead. Semi finals saw Kenny defeat Ah Chung, while O'Brien topped Joyce and Costello stopped Amos in one round. Rivers’ manager issued a winner take all challenge to Gardner afterward.
Bill Carrigan has left baseball but may return as Red Sox manager with scarce salary details. Theo Frazee indicated Carrigan rejects money yet could accept a one year term near twenty thousand dollars if business interests allow. Frazee said Carrigan planned to retire from baseball but would reconsider to lead the champions again if arrangements protect his extensive Lewiston ventures.
Lewiston reports a three hour talk between Bill Carrigan and Harry Frazee with Frazee pressing a return to baseball. Carrigan says he will decide Tuesday after weighing business interests against returning to manage the Red Sox in 1917.
Reports state Jack Dillon defeated Battling Levinsky by decision after 15 rounds in Kansas City on April 26, 1916. The item also asks about Harvard track access and contact for B A A trainer, suggesting writing to Jack Ryder at Boston Athletic Association on Exeter Street.
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