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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1912
Page
10
The piece critiques the football rules committee for recent changes. It questions whether the elastic field concept and rule shifts improve the game. It notes support for forward passes and touchdown value adjustments while opposing changes like on side kicks and 20 yard zones. It predicts ongoing debate next season.
A historical newspaper critique argues football rules shift from punishing defence to boosting offence. It cites a push for more downs, a 10 yard field shortening, and a controversial forward pass rule change, criticizing the committee for mercenary motives and radical departures.
In a letter dated February 1912 Garland Stahl, manager of the Boston Red Sox, says he is training with the University of Chicago team and expects to shed about 10 pounds at Hot Springs. He plans to leave around February 20 and work two to three weeks to be ready for the spring camp and season. He expresses optimism for a strong Boston team and improved power at the plate.
The Italian American A C of Quincy announces its annual meet at the Quincy Coliseum on February 22. Open events include a 50 yard dash a 60 yard run and a 1000 yard run with a two mile closed event limited to Italians registered in the A A A. A relay race features teams from North Chester Brookline Italian American and Lynn Y M C A with a 2000 yard distance. Entries close February 19 at 61 Canal street Quincy.
After a two week break the B A A hockey team resumes action at the Boston Arena on Wednesday night. The opponent is Grand Mere of Quebec, making its first Boston appearance. Grand Mere tops the eastern Interprovincial league with Sherbrooke and Montreal Victorias as rivals.
Jack Hoey will manage the New Britain baseball team of the Connecticut league for the coming season, guiding the club from the dugout and setting the squad’s early plans and direction.
Charley Marden estimates annual motorists’ extra cost from gas price rise at 375000 dollars. A A A tour may head to New Orleans in 1912. Rubber output floods auto tires. 50 percent used in tires. U S exported 1364 motor cars in November, Studebaker 413. McLellan joins R C H Corp. formerly Maxwell sales. H L Converse secures Ohio Electric agency. He led Detroit Electric and Studebaker ties.
The Wallop notes Umpire Bob Hart formerly with Connecticut and International leagues will join Ban Johnson's umpire staff. Hart stands six feet tall and weighs about 185 pounds and is described as a first class roller polo player.
The Highlanders announce the signing of William Stump, an infielder from the York Tri-State team. The report notes the recruit’s height and connectivity to the name, with emphasis on the signing event and its potential impact.
Two star Malden High ice hockey players Osberg and Bull have been ruled ineligible for upcoming games due to academic inefficiency. Three substitutes are also declared ineligible. Bill Lucas returns to school and will be eligible for football next fall, with Wis also set to rejoin and bolster the team.
The Thomas B. Jeffery Company announces contracts for a new Rambler gates and service building at Commonwealth avenue Hinsdale and Cummington streets in Boston. The four story fireproof 60,000 square foot showroom and service center will be ready for occupancy in June, with a 12 year lease at 192000 dollars. A Chicago Rambler service building at Indiana avenue and Twenty third street on a 150 by 165 foot lot will house a premier facility under a 15 year lease at 165000 dollars. The firm reports 700 Rambler cars in Chicago and growing.
Wrestling fans will see Cyclone Burns take on Mahmout the Turk in a decisive match at Mechan ical building. Mahmout is hailed as one of history’s greats while Burns rapidly rose to contention. Burns is young and fast, Mahmout experienced, and the bout will reveal Burns limits.
The Brookline Swimming Club will host a nine date series at the Brookline tank from February 15 to April 18 aimed at developing speed swimmers. The program features races on February 15 29 March 7 14 2 28 4 11 and 18 with distances of 100 100 200 120 160 100 160 220 and 100 yards respectively.
The United States league promoter in Cincinnati said the aim is to develop a squad of bright young local players. He spoke with Har ry Steinfeldt after outlining plans for youth recruitment.
Work started on the White Sox clubhouse at Comiskey Park. The facility will be the finest in the league with a lounging room Turkish bath and standard amenities for players.
The fragment hints at a possible last public appearance by Frank Gotch, inviting fans to speculate on his final bout or public appearance and encouraging hopeful wagers or posters.
Johnny Conlon earns the nickname Mr. Shylock of the ring by insisting on a minimum 116 pound fighting weight and refusing to box lighter. The remark highlights his rigid stance in matchups and weight class politics within boxing circles.
The speaker expresses satisfaction with a rule change that permits four downs to gain yardage, signaling eagerness for expanding offensive flexibility and strategic options in plays.
Prominent coaches from Harvard Tufts Boston Latin and Brookline weigh in on the committee announced changes to the football code. They praise the extra down and the unlimited forward pass while noting potential scoring gains and defensive adjustments.
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