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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
11
Newton High defeated Cambridge Latin School 5 to 1 in an afternoon hockey game. Despite the score, Cambridge Latin showed strong resistance through two periods with goalie Lacroix standing out.
PurFrFers ord PurFrFers ord No show this evening at the Armory. A unicorn athletic committee ticket plan draws crowds with sales by Mechanic’s hall likely to match past turnout. Joe Loomis and Willard Moran bouts questioned as trainers prep for B. A. A. games. Higgins eyed for relay and the Curtis trophy race looms at East armory on Washington's Birthday.
In Chicago on January 31, Battling Nelson asks for an annulment from Fay King, the cartoonist he wed in 1913, claiming she was wedded but not a wife. Attorney Emile V. Van Bever filed the suit on Nelsons behalf, citing postscript letters as context.
Newton edges Cambridge Latin 5 to 1 as Buntin Hughes Bruner Eaton Worcester score. Lacroix stops most Newton shots while Cambrige Latin presses early and Eaton seals the win late. Ringside bout between Mickey Brown and Eddie Campi announced for Friday night.
The article outlines Quincy cigars built on four parts quality with emphasis on the fourth. Since 1884 James Breslin and Charles Campbell fostered Quincy repute by steady effort. The plan is to tell the Quincy cigar story daily in the Boston Post.
Answers to queries on reinstatement with the New England registration committee should be directed to J Frank Facey at 36 Prospect Street Cambridgeport for information. Mentions F J H Dan Kelly’s 1907 28 feet 11 inches broad jump record and notes Kelly’s performance at Madison Square Garden but not in New England. Also asks if George Lurich wrestled Hackenschmidt in any bout, in the U S or Europe, noting Lurich’s claim of meeting and beating Hackenschmidt in Russia before coming here.
Boston College High will host its first track meet Friday at the James Street gym, inviting Boston Latin. Coach Tom McCabe nominates Bill Keating Ed Burke Ed Mulligan Joe Cusick Joe Murphy Jack Horan Crowley Arthur Leary and Pat Nolan for track events with Bill Dempsey Curtin in the high jump and Frank Hannon Bilbury in the shot put.
Harvard calls for Yale to reinstate five baseball players barred from competition after an eligibility dispute. The Harvard Crimson urges justice over strict retroactive rules, noting players acted from ignorance of the rules and pleading for a fair settlement.
Bill Skayhan, star athlete at Boston College High, exits due to new school rules and will enroll at Boston College next week. He starred in baseball basketball and football at BC High for two years after four years as a standout at South Boston High. Bill Sweeney, the new baseball coach, welcomes his strong defensive catcher and power hitter to the program.
A letter from BoKoshe Oklahoma confirms President J J Lannin gains an heir named Joseph L Foster. George Foster the Red Sox pitcher predicts training the baby as a future Boston hurler. Everett Scott signs a contract and both Foster and Scott express hopeful 1916 prospects for the club.
A 1916 letter reveals Fay King seeking legal freedom from Bat King. She cites desertion, forced marriage, and years of separation, arguing for divorce or annulment with no financial demand, and stresses a wish to reclaim her independence and name.
Harvard Club faces Arena Hockey Club at Boston Arena in a high interest matchup. The game follows Hobey Baker and St Nicholas’s recent visit, promising a marquee event for local hockey fans.
The Arena team, boosted by a revived lineup after illness to Mickey Roach and Red Synnott, challenges the Harvard Club in New York. Both teams fight for position in the Boston League as the Arena shows better defense and stick handling, with Irving Small and Leon Tuck key in defense and physical play.
Lewiston promoter Tommy Bergin aims to land the New England track and field championships in Lewiston. Several other promoters are watching, hoping for a boom for the glove game in the area if the bid succeeds.
Mathew Bartlett state champion and Norman Cabot won their semi finals at the Harvard Club courts yesterday and will meet in the final tomorrow afternoon.
Cabot of the Tennis and Racquet Club defeated Constantine Hutchins of the Boston Athletic Association in three straight sets 15-13 18-17 14-11 in a hard fought match. Hutchins, 1918 national champion, showed steady play but lacked top form against Cabot’s serving and placement.
P W Whittemore of Brookline won the Pinehurst handicap shoot with 92 of 100. Governor Brunbaugh of Pennsylvania and his bride visited Pinehurst with the governor registering at the Pinehurst Country Club as the large golf tournament opens tomorrow. 129 entrants include many from New England.
Harold Throckmorton of Elizabeth New Jersey defeated J D B Jones of the Agawam Hunt Club in a five set final 1 6 36 6 8 183 11 6 2 to win the men’s singles. Alberta Weber of Shelter Island Country Club won the women’s singles. Throckmorton and Florence Ballin of New York won the mixed doubles while Mrs W Chapin of Springfield and Fay Neil of Columbus won the women’s doubles.
New York announces the release of pitcher Fred Herbert to the Toronto club of the International league. Herbert played for Toronto last season and had a brief trial with the Giants last fall.
Delegates from Cambridge Latin Rindge Boston College High Huntington Brookline English High and Boston Latin agreed with Frank Davey to build rowing shells. Each shell priced at 250 with 8 upfront payments due by week end, and George Brown’s 715 gift funds the effort. Shells to meet Pat Manning specs ready by March 25. Commerce not represented and may not field a crew.
The Ninth Regiment track meet at the regimental armory on East Newton Street features a special 1000 yard Mayor James M Curley trophy race. Expected entrants include Dave Caldwell BAA champion Mike Devanney of Irish American AC New York and Bill Bingham of Harvard with Joe Higgins Holy Cross targeted for entry to face Caldwell. Bingham may defend his title last year while Higgins seeks his chance to settle a moot question.
Phil Bloom of New York and Benny Leonard from the same village will headline the Armory A A tournament at the Hippodrome on the night of February 8.
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