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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1911
Page
13
New York February 2 The football rules committee will meet at the Hotel Cumberland tomorrow and Saturday. After last year's extensive revisions to improve safety, results in the last season were satisfactory to most critics, suggesting a policy to let well enough alone with few changes likely.
Ad Wolgast and Owen Moran agreed in Philadelphia to a finish fight or one lasting long, with their managers present. Also tonight at the Arena the Cleveland Hockey Club faces the Boston Hockey Club in a big match as Harvard and Dartmouth prepare for the final college hockey game the next night. Harvard faces Dartmouth without captain Hornblower due to injury as Dartmouth remains intact for a strong showing.
A mix of ideas resurfaces on college football rules focusing on improving scoring and safety. Attention centers on four-down gains, potential five-down exchanges, and the fate of the forward pass as Harvard Princeton Yale and others weigh positions amid committee discussions.
Harvard announces four relay teams for the Boston Athletic Association meet at Mechanics’ Hall on Feb 11. The Crimson add a fourth quartet to race Williams over 390 yards, while two varsity fours face Princeton and Yale at 390 and 780 yards. Harvard freshmen meet Yale freshmen at the shorter distance.
The late entry of football captain Lothrod Withington appears in a 104-entry roster. The list shows multiple events including 40-yard dash, 49-yard dash handicap, 600-yard run, 1000-yard run, one-mile run, hurdles, shot put, high jump, and several relays with participants from Princeton Yale Williams and others.
Jones launches a push for a match against Moran with Wolgast opposed to a short bout. Both camps want time to decide terms with a 133 pound limit and a potential long fight. A fall west coast venue such as California is hoped if authorities approve.
Memphis Tenn Feb 2 The bout last Monday between Packey McFarland and Jack Britton drew an eight round draw. Armory A C matchmaker Haack charged McFarland tried to fake a knockdown as Britton refused to yield. Britton defended his integrity and sought more bouts locally and elsewhere.
New York reports Phil Knight known as the Kansas City Cyclone met Johnny Marto of West Side in a ten round bout at the National Sporting Club. The bout was dull with Knight delivering weak blows and taking many punches. Marto scored far more hits, including 47 to Knights 13 in the first round, with little change in tone through most rounds.
A local market note shows whiskey stocks in Kentucky at 37 units, signaling tighter supply and shifting prices. Merchants report demand remains steady, with retailers watching weather and holiday travel for further impact.
After leaving here the Cleveland club heads to New York for a Saturday night game with the Crescents. Boston, led by Winsor, faces a strong Cleveland defense anchored by Coddy Winters and Elder, with Gustine Poland and the Brookbank brothers providing a potent forward attack.
The City Square Outing Club holds its first annual ball at Roughan's Hall Charlestown tonight. Expected crowd includes city and State officials as guests and members number about 200. Proceeds fund a harbor island clubhouse.
Frank Moran of Pittsburg and Dummy Maxson of Brooklyn battled ten rounds to a draw at the Brooklyn Beach Athletic Club in a winter night bout.
New York on February 2 Fighting Dick Nelson defeated Charlie Lawrence the East Side pugilist in a ten round match at Clinton Athletic Club Nelson led comfortably through the contest and won clearly over Lawrence.
Cathedral Y M C A defeated Tyro A C 12 to 8 at Boston College gym to take the South End basketball title. Winslow 3, O Leary 2, Mead scored on floor. McCabe and McCarthy with fouls. Referee Flynn, attendance 250.
Cambridge Latin and Newton High arrange a dual indoor track meet for Feb 18 at Newton High School drill hall after Brookline High refused to join the Triangular League. If Brookline stays out, the Triangular Meet may be canceled this year.
Philadelphia February 2 The University of Pennsylvanias athletic committee will not adopt Dr. Carl Williams proposed rule to limit varsity football to college course students this year The plan would have allowed veteran players including captain Roy Mercer a medical student to participate next fall Officials say financial pressures and schedule strength with Harvard and Princeton deter a drastic eligibility shift, preserving prestige and avoiding loss of big four status.
Harry Powers of Brooklyn defeats Jimmy Moriarty of Lowell in a 12 round decision at Unity Nub. Donahue beats Quinlan on a fifth round foul after building a large lead. Burk stops Walsh in one, Scully knocks out Hurst in the prelims.
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