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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1911
Page
10
In a rough uninteresting league game at the Boston Arena the Boston Hockey Club beat Cleveland 4 to 2. The crowd was smallest of the season and officials drew criticism for calls as Boston used short passes near the basket. Dorchester High’s late arrival forfeited the game to Boston College High.
Bruins win 4 to 2 over Cleveland in a rough game marked by poor teamwork and disputed goals. Canterbury blocked several key shots while Winters Hicks and Winsor starred for Boston, with Cleveland's Graustein Chadwick and Elder defending staunchly.
The hockey game at the Boston Arena between Boston College High and Dorchester High was not played because Dorchester arrived five minutes late and management refused to start after the delay.
Milton High defeated Brown & Nichols 6 to 1 at Cunningham rink Milton in an Interpreparatory league game. Both teams played six men. Goals by Milton Brown and Nichols credited Pond two goals. Referee Wigglesworth umpire Scott timer Cobden. Game time twenty minutes halves.
Car makers report strong demand at the Chicago show with a possible spring shortage. Racing plans include Christie’s front and rear drive racer and several entrants preparing for the Indianapolis Speedway with teams from Nordyke Marmon Simplex Clarke Carter Pope Hartford and others. I J Tyler attends the Chicago event and Bay State Automobile Association officials plan a dinner at Lenox amid plates and regional car pride.
The motor boat and engine show at Mechanics' building ends at 10:30 PM with strong sales and many future orders. The New England Engine and Boat Association announced July 4 races in Boston arbor as the big event, drawing a large entry list and new classes.
Harvard faces a challenged lineup for the Dartmouth game as several players are listed with uncertainties. The report mentions Casis and Eaton Huntington among others, hinting at injuries or substitutions impacting the roster and game plan.
Dartmouth faces Harvard with Captain Hornblower out due to a severe facial blow from the Cornell game. Childs will fill the skater leadership role, but may not match the former captain’s speed as the intercollegiate hockey battle unfolds in Boston.
The Dartmouth team, having defeated Princeton and challenged Yale, feels confident they can trim Harvard. They rank with Cornell and Harvard in team play this season and expect to surprise their strongest supporters tonight.
Coach Winsor reshapes Harvard for tonight's game with Hornblower out. Huntington moves to right centre and the forward line looks strong. Foster shifts from point to cover point, while Blackall debuts at point to bolster the attack.
Harvard freshman hockey selects William Allen Willetts as captain for the remainder of the season. The freshmen meet St. Paul’s School this afternoon in Concord New Hampshire with a listed lineup.
The article notes sleighing revives as light snow arrives. Horse lovers prep harnesses and sleigh rigs, expecting brisk speed on local trails today. Aiming for smooth surface, enthusiasts anticipate unofficial brushes on favorite speedways.
The Retail Furniture Bowling League will celebrate a successful season with its second annual grand ball at Intercolonial Hall Roxbury on Wednesday evening February 8.
Red Doom battles for star batsman Sher wood Magee as he raises his offer only to be met with Magee’s demand of $6000 or nothing and a firm refusal to sign any three year deal under any condition.
President Noyes of the Washington club announced contracts for concrete steel and cement bleachers to be built in right and centre fields. The project will be ready for spring exhibition games and part of the new plant expected to operate within a year from this spring.
The National Baseball Commission issued a list of players purchased or drafted in 1910 who appear on the 1911 National Association reservation list and directed these names be struck from the final reserve. It also instructed major league clubs to review their reserve lists to root out any additional title holders on the association rolls.
The commission announces the players deemed belonging to major league clubs and listed on the national association reserve list for the National League.
Yale defeats the University of Pennsylvania 87 to 33 in New Haven, a game with seven lead changes. Yale led early 15 to 5, Penn rallied before the break, and the second half saw the lead swing several times before Yale secured the win.
Gloucester loses to the Crescents of Paterson New Jersey 51 to 32. Wallum, Hin, McNab lead Gloucester while McNab and Colby pace Crescents with seven and eight fouls respectively. Referees Lord and Barnicle. Time twenty minutes per half. Attendance about 1000.
After beating United Four at the Columbia Theatre, the John Boyle O'Reilly team of Charles Town claims state champions status and issues a sweepstakes challenge to any New England team. Managers may contact Daniel Coffey at 14 Rutherford Avenue.
Arlington High hockey seven considers a match with English High School from Providence. Rhode Island runners up in the RI Interscholastic League faced Hope School, while Arlington battled Melrose High this week for the Boston Inter scholastic Hockey championship.
After weeks of talks Harvard and Yale face a decision on where to host their annual hockey game with Cleveland as a strong possibility for February 14.
Dr. Anderson of Yale proposes Cleveland as neutral ground since Boston and New York satisfy neither side. Harvard officials weigh the plan as Yale tentatively approves and Harvard authorities appear favorable, while players worry about long travel and possible faculty objections.
New York Feb 3 Newport R I retained as the national tournament field by the United States National Lawn Tennis Association. Insurgents who sought to move the tourney to Philadelphia were defeated 55 to 60. Dr James Dwight of Boston was re elected president for the 20th time while noting this would likely be his last year after 29 years in office.
Clark Griffith says he will travel to Boston for a direct discussion with Eddie Grant. The Reds leader vows to back down only if Grant agrees to listen. if not, Grant could face a heavy fine.
Ad Wolgast the lightweight champion plans a busy schedule on Candlemas Day. He will sign for a long route title fight with Owen Moran and a finish for the lightweight title, while other boxers like Andy Morris, Tommy Sullivan, and Tommy Furey seek bouts this week. Abe Attell eyes England as he recovers from injury and a Connecticut bill aims to legalize 10 round no decision bouts.
Promoters aim to eliminate contenders and test the lightweight champion Ad Wolgast after a long lay-off. Tom Jones hints Moran may challenge Wolgast in Boston at 15 rounds with a referee decision. Matty Baldwin and Pat Moore seek a shot by winning their 12-round Armory A. A. bout next Tuesday as managers push for top form and timely returns.
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