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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
16
Pennsylvania engineering a stronger grid program by securing John Heisman for three years, a move that reshapes rivalries with Cornell and Pittsburgh. The piece also surveys boxing talk, New York sports politics, and upcoming athletic figures including Jimmy Connolly and Babe Ruth.
The letter discusses James J. Jeffries as alive on a California alfalfa farm and debates on Mike Devaney’s eligibility for perpetual trophy ownership after a potential Hunter mile win. It compares Willard and Fulton heights and questions Plestina’s absence from major wrestling events, citing strained relations with wrestling authorities.
The Boylston Chess Club announces a Greater Boston chess championship tournament with entries accepted until February 21, 1920. Open to all Boston residents, the event aims to crown the regional champion under unified rules with prizes to be announced at entrants’ meeting.
English High School easily defeated Boston College High 47 to 15 at Curtis Hall. Algar won the 25 and 100 yard swims and led a strong showing as the English High swimming team proved formidable with victories in multiple events including the relay.
Harvard coach Donovan selects eight relay experts from the varsity squad for the one mile relay at the Millrose A C games. The team features captain O Connell and sprinter Bayard Wharton along with Bill Goodwin A W Douglass W F Goodes Nso Gourdin Richard Chute and Joe McCarthy.
Horses struggled on loose footing but offered strong racing at the Metropolitan Driving Club event. Byrsa damaged a shoe and was edged out. Flashlight and George N. won pacing heats. Dr Kilborn beat Lady Lurgan and Extra Bingen. Sultan Watts defeated Byron and Seddie Man. multiple Class A to F trots and pacings noted with participants and owners.
MIT coach Frank M Kanaly has his track squad sharpening for the B A A games on board tracks. The 78 yard relay faces Dartmouth in a dual meet while the 39 yard unit includes Garvin Bawden captain Spitz Junod and Bartles. Downey Poole Hayes Bossert and others fill remaining sprint and field spots as Tech aims for fast times. The freshman relay meets Dartmouth and Holy Cross yearlings with Holden Bolster Denning West in the squad.
Dorchester High School intermediates and juniors outpaced Brighton and South Boston in a triangular meet held yesterday at Dorchester school gym. Dorchester scored 4 points to Brighton 29 and South Boston 28, winning the slate.
A crowded sports page blends humor and rumor about the American League season, Babe Ruth’s sale, Johnson’s price, and team fortunes. Mentions Frazee’s Boston sale plans, Penn football, New Haven, and Harvard’s letters and speakers as veterans and newcomers swirl through the chatter.
In six races for three and older with purses from 700 to 1000, horses like Foreclosure and Bridge Player race in six furlongs, while prices, jockeys, and times from 1:14 to 1:43 mark parimutuel results. Entries include Waldo Jr and Gate names such as Duchess Lace and Athena in a crowded program.
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine will present the second tale from E. Phillips Oppenheim's The Whimsical Three series, titled The Picture Maniac, in its next issue. The feature continues the author’s stylish suspenseful fiction and highlights the magazine’s plan for the magazine’s readership.
A seven race card lists purses from 700 to 1000 with maidens and claimers for two to four year olds at Meadowbrook. Notable entries include Miss Adrianne and The Pirate in early races, Bolster and Omond in the handicap, and Marshon and Brown's Favorite in the later claiming stakes, with cloudy weather and a heavy track.
The marriage took place Friday between Miss Vera M. Rogers of Waltham and Schuyler Young of Manchester New Hampshire. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomas Chalmers at his West Newton home. The couple now reside at 11 Marianne road Waltham.
Jake Driscoll, BC relay ace, contracted a cold on the Brooklyn trip and may be unable to run in the SSA meet. The Maroon and Gold swept hockey results in New York while track efforts suffered from severe cold and travel delays. If Jake rests, Captain Dempsey or Phil Corrigan would likely fill his spot.
Miller Huggins, manager of the New York Americans, returned from Trappe, Maryland, where he went to sign Home Run Baker. Baker told him if he chose to return to baseball he would inform Huggins. They met in freezing weather after Baker drove miles to the rendezvous.
At Havana, Gen Agramont led the first race for two-year-olds in a $600 maiden event over three furlongs, with Spues second and Dorothy third. The second race for three-year-olds yielded Punctual winning a $600 five and a half furlong claiming, Northern Belle second, Leenack third. Arthur Middleton edged Yorkville and Helen Atkin in the third race for three-year-olds and up, each race noted times and entrants. Poacher won the fourth race a six-furlong claiming handicap over Currency and Surplice. Half and Half led the fifth race for four-year-olds and up at one mile and a sixteenth, with Duke of Shelby and Stele following. The sixth race, one mile and 50 yards, saw Corydon win, Bill Hunley second, and John W. Kern third. Times and entries listed for each event.
Billy Evans discusses pitcher rights to step on and off the rubber and deliver the ball, noting hundreds of disputes each summer over procedures for entering the rubber and delivering to the batter or bases.
A discussion on the third baseman role of the rubber in pitching. The piece argues that a pitcher stepping onto the rubber without the ball is deception and should be ruled a balk. It cites President Johnson’s league rule authorizing balk calls for this action and urges a universal rule change.
The 16th annual winter meet of the New England Fox Hunters' Club moves from its traditional Milford town to Milford Massachusetts. Headquarters will be Mansion House and hunt runs daybreak Monday to Saturday afternoon with Leslie B Handy of South Wareham welcoming participants.
Racing program lists six events for three year olds and up at Havana with purses of 600. Notable entrants include Vain Chick and Donatello in early claiming events, multiple horses across five more races, and a six furlong final leg led by Fly Home and Filison amid clear weather and a fast track.
Team A Downing Synnott Hutchinson Murphy Sands Percy Rice Holmes Bright O Sullivan Doty Skilton Wendell Small Murchie Donahue Lacroix Wride Buttrick face Team B Skilton and Kea coached by Beacons Thomas Bigelow MacNeil Emmons Williams Walker Caldwell Stubbs Des Maraix Holmes and Smith compete in a two half 20 minute game Referee Ernie Doody noted.
Sixty five minutes of highly attractive hockey is billed for tonight at the Ice Pavilion Cambridge. The main game features Team A in the first of a two game elimination series for all stars while the second game pairs Harvard varsity against Tech. A record attendance is anticipated with popular prices in effect.
Tonight marks the return of Raymie Skilton Red Synnott and Irving Small to hockey after a three year absence. They lead Team 3B in a historic city indoor game featuring top local talent and a brewing rivalry between Team A and Team B.
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