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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1921

Page

11

Hall Edict Sparks Stir Over Officials Protection

Boston Post reporting from New York details Edward K. Hall chairing the Football Rules Committee urging member institutions to back fearless officials. He warns intimidation by big universities challenges officials across football baseball and track and cites anecdotes of pressure from coaches and groups to influence calls.

Edward K. Hall National Collegiate Association New York New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Dartmouth Hall Central Board of Officials Western Intercollegiate Conference Imrs

Boxing Licenses Halted by New York Boxing Commission

The New York Boxing Commission has barred issuing new licenses for boxing clubs, threatening to derail the Gibson Curley plan to run shows in opposition to Madison Square Garden. Existing clubs may still reconfigure management and stage fights like Leonard Britton, while Noah Perry gains popularity for refereeing and cracking down on burlesque boxing.

New York Boxing Commission Commission Gibson-Curley Gotham Madison Square Garden Tex Gibson and Curley Noah Perry Carlyle A. C Grand Opera House Perry Stone-Cotter Boxing Commission Oly Stata

McGill Defeats Boston College 3 to 0 on Ice

McGill University beat Boston College 3 to 0 at the Arena in a hard fought hockey game. Fitzgerald held BC in check with brilliant goaltending as McGill despite penalties and scrappy play, extended their unbeaten trip with two goals by Anderson and one by O Flanagan.

Syd Davis McGill Boston College McGill University Boston Fitzgerald B. C Cambridge Latin School Cantab Dinneen Lynch Sonny” Foley Heights Anderson O’flanagan Verdun

Walker Beats Siegel in Rough ten rounder

Mickey Walker of Elizabeth Minnesota defeated Nate Siegel of Revere in a close ten round boxing match at Mechanics Building. The fast aggressive style and holding tactics gave Walker the edge though Siegel had moments, with Walker earning the decision amid a competitive card that included Scully Turcotte, O Flanagan and McClellan in other bouts. Numerous rounds swung back and forth with both fighters trading solid punches.

Mickey Walker Elizabeth Nate Siegel Revere Mechanics Building Walker Boxing Commission Siegel Biegel Nate Eddie Shevlin Johnny Scully South Boston Bernie Turcotte Somersworth N. H Turcotte

Hub to Have 3 in U S Hockey

Boston area discusses adding a third U S Hockey League team this winter. The B A A A Pere Marquette and Westminster Melrose debate whether to expand beyond two Hub teams with a potential three team playoff. Manager Brown may decide after Westminster and Melrose reconsider.

Boston United States Hockey League Pere Marquette Melrose Sullivan Westminsters Brown Westminster

Washington and Jefferson Arrive for Pacific Coast Clash

Earle Neale’s Washington and Jefferson football team arrived in Pasadena aboard the Santa Fe train and began secret practice near Arcadia. California coach Andy Smith prepared his Bears at Occidental College as Walter Eckersall and George Varnell planned officiating for the upcoming bout.

Gene Doyle Pasadena Cal Earle “Greasy” Neale Husky Washington and Jefferson Santa Fe John J. Mitchell Tournament of Roses Washington & Jefferson Vista del Arroyo Neale Arcadia Balloon School California Pacific Coast Ferson Sprott Walter Camp Brodie Stephens Anaconda Mont Muller Nevada Stephens Smith Walter Eckersall Chicago George M. Varnell Eckersall Tad Jones Yale Joneses Old Eli Berkeley

Maine Champion Dusty Dumont defeats Billy Woods in Biddeford

Dusty P Dumont of Biddeford welterweight champion of Maine edged Billy Woods of Manchester in a two six round bout. Dumont built an early lead as the aggressor in front of the largest crowd seen here. In the semi final Kid Rich of Saco stopped Kid Britt of Biddeford in three rounds.

Biddeford Dusty P Dumont Maine Billy Woods Manchester N. H Dumont Kid Rich Saco Kid Britt

Ohio State Edges Dartmouth 24 23 in Closest Finish

Ohio State defeated Dartmouth 24 to 23 in Columbus as Captain Greenspun scored the deciding goal in the final five seconds. Cullen led Dartmouth with nine points and kept the game tight throughout.

Columbus Ohio State Dartmouth Buckeyes Greenspun Cullen

Cleveland Hockey Team Defeats Argonauts Easy Win

The Cleveland hockey team extended its winning streak by defeating the Argonauts of Toronto with a decisive victory. The game showcased strong defense and quick transitions, securing another win for Cleveland.

Cleveland Cleveland Hockey Argonauts Toronto

Dundee and Jackson Draw in Madison Square Garden

Johnny Dundee world junior lightweight champion and Willie Jackson, top challenger to Benny Leonard, battled to a 15 round draw in the feature at Madison Square Garden on December 30.

New York Johnny Dundee Willie Jackson Benny Leonard Madison Square Garden

Jackson and Dundee Battle to a Draw in Lightweight Clash

In a ring duel Jackson outweighed Dundee by more than six pounds yet Dundee used his left to counter every Jackson advance. The 15 round bout ended in a draw while other welterweights Harry London, Willie Spencer, Willie Kohler and Jamaica Kid won their eight round bouts.

Jackson Dundee Fin Willie Donegal Wille Harry London Harlem Willie Spencer Willie Kohler Brooklyn Willie Murphy Kid Norfolk Jamaica Kid

Tor Onto Defeats St Nicholas 5-4 In Hockey Match

The University of Toronto ice hockey team beat St Nicholas of New York five goals to four tonight in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia University of Toronto St. Nicholas New York

Butler College Beats Yale 20 to 6 in Hoops Showdown

Butler College defeated Yale 20 to 6 in a late season basketball game played in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs pulled ahead early and held the edge throughout the contest.

Indianapolis Butler College Yale Tonight

Menosky Seeks Release From Red Sox Amid Club Woes

Flint scout and star outfielder Mike Menosky asks owner Harry Frazee to release him so he can buy and manage the Flint team in the Michigan Ontario league. He accuses Frazee of wrecking Boston and warns fans may scorn the club next year.

Red Sox Flint Mich Harry Frazee Boston Red Sox Mike Menosky Frazee Menosky Menoskey Boston Mike Fraser C. T. Maines Scott Bush Jones McInnis

Arlington High School Ice Hockey Prepares for Alumni Game

Arlington High School's hockey team holds its final practice before the annual alumni game on Spy Pond in Arlington. The opening bout with the graduates is set for New Year's morning Monday at 10 o'clock on the pond.

Arlington High School Spy Pond Arlington

Peckinpaugh to Manage Senators in 1922

Roger Peckinpaugh star shortstop and captain of the New York Yankees will manage the Washington Senators in 1922. The deal is reported as nearly signed with Harry Frazee turning Peckinpaugh over to Griffith for infielder Joe Dugan. Griffin must acquire Dugan from Connie Mack who plans to sell him.

Chick Hayes Harry Mansell Johnny Shepard Boston N. B Friedman Owens Madden New York Roger Peckinpaugh New York Yankees Washington Senators Harry Frazee Peckinpaugh Griffith Joe Dugan Griff Dugan Connie Mack

Old Fox Plans Swap of Stars in 1922 Baseball Shuffle

The capital city’s insider hints at a deal involving Griff, Peckinpaugh, Dugan, Rice, and Harris. New York interest is suspected as Frazee allegedly trades Peckinpaugh for Dugan and sends Rice to obtain catching fodder from Hugelin. Connie is expected to relay Rice in the proposed swap.

Connie Dugan Griff Peckinpaugh Yankees Senators New York Red Sox Sam Rice Bambino

Acker Wins National Schoolboy Tennis Title

George Acker of St. Pauls School Garden City defeated Horace Orsen of New York to win the national boys indoor championship with a 6 2 6 6 score.

New York George Acker St. Paul's School Garden City Horace Orsen

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