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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1911
Page
13
After a two month campaign Phil lips Andover Academy students raised 25000 to add a swimming pool to Borden gymnasium. A 50 member advisory athletic committee organized sub committees and most of the 560 students helped. Major gifts came from the advisory committee and Fred G. Crane.
Yale in New Haven believes the annual hockey match with Harvard can be arranged after Yale sent Harvard a statement declaring the Boston venue unacceptable. Harvard manager Garcelon will visit on Friday to discuss options, with Yale hoping the game moves to New York City as usual.
Polish heavyweight Jankowsky, weighing 280 pounds, faced Hjalmar Lundin in two straight falls. Lundin used speed to counter Jankowsky's strength, finally pinning the Pole with a head scissors and toe hold to win the match.
Champions of the West the Cleveland hockey team travels to Boston Arena Friday to meet Boston. The Cleveland seven, selected from the western territory, aims to sweep the circuit and then face New York A. C. on Saturday in New York.
Chicago February 1 veterans Jiggs Dona hue and James J Callahan may travel on the training trip to Mineral Wells Texas February 28. If they develop sufficiently they will be added to the list of regular players on the Chicago American team.
Announcement tonight confirms Hackenschmidt and Zbyszko will wrestle at Madison Square Garden next Thursday February 9. The plan calls for Hackenschmidt to throw the Pole twice within an hour and a half, marking a decisive handicap match.
American welterweight Harry Lewis defeated Blink McCloskey in a 15 round scheduled fight. McCloskey abandoned after the third round when his second accidentally threw ammonia into his face temporarily blinding his only eye.
The New England Amateur Rowing Association plans to move the national regatta to Boston this year. A committee with full powers was appointed at the annual meeting held at the Union Boat Club. Officers remained largely unchanged with Dr. George B. McGrath president and John J. Corrigan secretary.
Charlestown based John Boyle O'Reilly tug of war team meets United Four of Woburn tonight at the Columbia Theatre in a best two of three match with gold medals to the winners. Forfeits are posted by both sides and managers note the side wagers.
In New York on February 1, F J Marshall and Oscar Chajes drew after 41 moves in round 11 of the national chessmasters' tournament. Marshall remains first with one fewer defeat as the field narrows to the semi finals with pairings listed for tomorrow.
Rindge Manual Training hockey team defeated English High School 8 to 1. Fritz led scorers with five goals, Webb added two, Nelson and Jones also contributed. Referee Fred Hoey. Umpires Daly and Millar. Timers Jones and Smith. Two twenty minute halves.
Milton Academy defeated Roxbury Latin 15 to 0 at Cunningham rink in Milton yesterday afternoon. Philips led with six goals and Handy added four, as Felton and Reynolds also scored. Referee DeMille and umpires Ring and Mosser oversaw a two period game of 20 and 15 minutes.
Yale defeats Springfield Training School 7 to 2 in a practice hockey game held at the New Haven Lawn Club. It was Yale’s first home game of the season with Harmon, Lautrel, Howe, Berry, Cochrane, and Bowers among the scorers. Referee Merwin. Time 30 minute halves.
Framingham High falls to St. Mark's 8 to 0 in a one sided game. Armour scores five goals while McKinlock and Smith shine for St. Mark's. Referee Rushmore Umpires Everett Coleman timer Coleman. Time 1 minute periods.
New York Feb 1. The National League announced that its schedule meeting will be held at the Breslin Hotel in New York at 2 PM on Tuesday Feb 14. Directors will meet at noon the same day at the same location.
The report lists New Haven 8 New Haven Pawtucket 3, Providence 3, Fall River 9 Taunton 5 with results from several city matches.
South Boston High defeated High School of Commerce 22 to 21 at Commerce gym in a close game decided late. Grant and Kane starred for South Boston while Kennedy led Commerce with Moran and Costello also contributing. Time was 20 minute halves with Joe Redding as referee.
Posse Gym girls defeat Stetson High 48 to 7 at Randolph Town Hall. Bellows scores 10, Fern 6, Jenks 6. Stetson’s Marcille and Teed best for losers. Referee Miss Wyman. attendance 100.
Rock Ridge High routed Powder Point High 62 to 12 in a home game at Rock Ridge gym. Fel, Rock Ridge left forward, scored a goal from the floor every three minutes helping the team average a goal a minute.
Cushing Academy defeated Andover 48 to 25 as Gallagher led Cushings with strong shooting and rebounding. Brann stood out for Andover, while Wheeler and Gallagher scored for Cushing. Referee Reilly officiated a 20 minute halves game with 500 spectators.
Frank Lukeman, noted Canadian sprinter and hurdler, injured in the National Snowshoe Club races at the Snowshoe meet on February 11. He tripped at the start of a 100 yard event, tearing ligaments and ending his season.
Newton High and Brookline High clash at Brookline rink this afternoon amid heated dates and venue wrangles. Forecast says Newton holds edge in form with Captain Foote a force, while Brookline vows a tough fight before the crowd.
Boston is slated to host a new Hunter mile event at the upcoming BA A meet promising unprecedented drawing power. The race is billed as the centerpiece of the program with public interest high and entries swelling.
Oscar Hedlund of Brookline Gymnasium heads a stacked field for the Hunter mile at the B A A meet. He faces George Bonhag Abel Kiviat Jack Monument and Jack Tait along with Noble from New York A C and Dartmouth entrants Marceau and Harmon as New York and Irish American A C rivals vow a hard battle for the indoor title.
At the Boston Chess Club on No 15 Exchange Street A M Sussman won 14 of 15 games in a simultaneous exhibition. Woodman drew with Ray Lopez opening against a rival.
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