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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
14
Harvard overwhelmed St Francis Xavier at the Arena last night winning 7 to 2. Duncan and Captain Huntington starred for Cambridge, with Duncan scoring three goals and assisting on two others through smart passes and aggressive play.
The Irish American A C of New York lists its crack fliers for the B A A meet. Representing the club are Harry Gissing Mel Sheppard George Bonhag Abel Kiviat and Jack Eller.
Harvard defeats St Francis 2 1 as Cribbs and Blackall score and Huntington stars at rover. Riorden of St Francis impresses with speed but passes fail to convert, referee Norfolk and timers noted. crowd 2600. The piece then shifts to upcoming B A A hurdle races with Eller, Shaw, Blanchard and Guttersen among favorites.
Tommy Burns arrives in Honolulu from Australia en route to San Francisco and declares readiness to fight Jack John on his terms after knee injury recovery. He trained with Jack Lester and aims to prove comeback ability against younger contenders as boxing show in Worcester previews Mellody Furey and two 10 round bouts planned for Lake Shore.
Beloit Wis Jan 31 Sigurd Hansen a professional from Fergus Falls Minn jumped 144 feet the longest winter ski jump in the American Ski Association this season at the dedicatory tournament for the Beloit Ski Club new 24 foot side.
Jake Abel of Chattanooga defeated Danny Goodman of Chicago over eight rounds in Chattanooga. The match was Abel’s from the start until a needle was discovered in Goodman's glove after he had inflicted numerous scratches on Abel in the fifth round.
Hugh Bradley of the Boston American team rushed from the stage to reach his father’s deathbed in Pawtucket just before his turn with the Red Sox quartet. The elder Bradley, about 52, had suffered from a spinal ailment for months and died at the hospital with Hugh’s younger brother at his bedside.
The Winchester High School girls basketball team lost to the Sargent Gymnasium girls of Cambridge 65 to 12 in the Winchester gym yesterday. Paine scored seven floor goals in the second half, Wilson and Hotz also had seven each, Wilson adding three on fouls. Winchester showed teamwork and fought hard against stronger opponents.
Joe Phillips of Cleveland edged Sammy Trott of Columbus in an eight round lightweight bout held in Windsor at 133 pounds.
Connie Mack announced the Philadelphia Athletics will travel to San Antonio for spring training as planned, despite a meningitis scare in Texas. The trip includes the youngsters February 19 and regulars March 4, with Iglehart of Austin reporting only a few cases and fear easing. Mack also noted Lefty Russell may rejoin if he signs, but his prior season showed little value.
Joe Avanni of Troy outpointed and out fought Jim Williams of Providence R I in a ten round bout in Glens Falls New York.
Readable items reference Lawrence & Co with figures 54 460 487 and 439 459. Mentions Speeeguest Riley and barsweets entries with scattered numbers 418 419 and 424 426. The fragmentary OCR shows a period ads page with multiple figures and names.
A large crowd at Mechanics Hall hears Captain Thomas Fleming Day of The Rudder describe his voyage aboard the Seabird from Providence to Rome. He argues a properly built small boat is safe for open cruising and can open sea travel to Americans, praising the Seabird's endurance and hospitable reception in Italy.
Constantino Hutchins, amateur State squash champion, defeated D P Rhodes of the B A A in three games at the B A A to advance to the final of the Massachusetts Squash Racquet Association individual state championship. Rhodes put up a strong fight but Hutchins dominated with precise serves and swift court movement.
Stearns School over Andover 81 to 25 as forwards dominate the ball. Washburn and Captain Dillon led Andover with strong efforts while Sias and Arnold shone for Stearns. Referee Hay oversaw twenty minute periods in the hard fought basketball matchup.
Yesterday at English High School students secured permission from Headmaster Casey to form a swimming team. Over 25 percent have announced intent to try for it, with expectations of many more at the meeting. The squad will be divided into seniors intermediates and juniors and a selection from the cream of these groups. Among 31 candidates are Ashley Flake shuttleworth Flynn Folsom Murphy Wright Brown Algar and Coughlin.
Cincinnati January reports confirm Larry McLean signs with the Cincinnati baseball team. The 1912 roster includes Pitcher Harry Adams and Shortstop McDonald, infielder from Dallas, Texas, as the club builds its infield and pitching staff.
Salem Normal beat St. John's Prep 21 to 8 at Salem in a fast clean game. Long scored five early points and Murphy filled Finn's absence while Doherty and Cowlin starred for St. John's. Attendance listed as 6066.
President Horace Fogel sent letters to all Phillies players stating they must report in Philadelphia on February 27, 1912, to depart by train for West Baden Springs Indiana for a four day stay to gain the waters benefits. East of Pittsburgh players should assemble in Philadelphia while west and south players may go directly to West Baden Springs.
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