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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1913
Page
8
Two plans for securing a big football game in Boston next fall were unveiled by Mayor Fitzgerald. Dartmouth is named as one of the principals in the effort.
The Mayor proposes Harvard authorities allow Dartmouth or the Indians or Dartmouth vs Michigan to use the Stadium without triggering property tax rules, hoping to attract a Dartmouth game. He also contemplates building a new municipal Stadium at Franklin Field to host the Dartmouth clash, warning Harvard could hurt Boston if it snubs Dartmouth.
The piece recalls Luther McCarty once living in gutter poverty with mentor Bill McCarney. He argues Fortune will favor a persistent fighter who refuses to quit, and with grit he can rise to wealth and fame. The commentary links him with figures like Russell and Cannon.
A brief line notes that an event or arrangement could be set to occur in Boston in the upcoming fall season, signaling planning momentum without specific dates or details. The wording implies feasibility and potential scheduling for a local audience.
Philadelphia February report says Truxton Hare, Penn football committee chair, is away for a couple of weeks and no February schedule list was submitted. Rumors swirl that Penn will add Dartmouth and perhaps visit Harvard Princeton or Yale, with coach George H. Brooke’s hiring ratified at the meeting today.
R S Palmer formerly with Marshall Cushing joins Oakland Motor Car Company sales force. Birney A Robinson named sales manager for New England for Davis cars made in Findlay Ohio. Mr Robinson to open headquarters on Automobile Row. home at 74 Page Road Newtonville. H B Pruden Kissel Kar New England manager leaves for Chicago show today. T F Fealey debuts as Motor Parts Company Boston rep with permanent address at 185 187 Columbus Ave. Chicago Auto Club plans a day and night non stop tour from Chicago to Boston June 25 to 28 with a special train and possible spectator travel. Cars to cover 1276 miles with minimal stops for gas and repairs.
New Haven Feb 4 four Yale runners Brown Boucher Smith and Bellows barred by faculty on technicalities from competing in indoor track season and Boston Athletic Association races. Possible relay withdrawal affects Varsity relay selection with Norris and Wilkie remaining, captain Wagoner weighing move of sprinters to distance events.
Harvard remains confident Percy D. Haughton will sign to coach the varsity football team next fall. Alumni undergraduates and players expect his signature within the next couple of months though a shorter term than before is possible.
Harvard closed its football season amid rumors head coach Haughton may not return. He built a championship squad, developed Charley Brickley, and is reportedly paid $7000 yearly. A Dartmouth hockey threat and Yale uncertainty add winter sports tension as Dartmouth fans pack Boston for tonight's 8:15 game with the Harvard lineup listed.
Magician Hardeen, famed for escaping restraints, faces the Crazy Crib device for unruly patients at Bowdoin Square Theatre. Dr S A Nicholson of the city doubts success. Last night Hardeen freed himself from a punishment suit in 25 minutes aboard the convict ship Success.
The anticipated final meeting between Harvard and Dartmouth colleges in athletics may see the hockey sevens contest at the Boston Arena tonight. Alumni and friends of Dartmouth foresee this could be the last competitive encounter between the rivals.
Frank Loughrey of Philadelphia and Young O Neil of Woonsocket fought to a 15 round draw at the Marieville A C in Providence R I The Philly fighter finished strong and may have earned the decision The bout sparked a crowd disturbance in the seventh when O Neil butt ed Loughrey and Loughrey’s brother entered the ring to punch the referee prompting police intervention.
Indianapolis reports Joe Sherman of Memphis Tennessee failed to appear at the Gayety to fill his 10 round encounter with Young Saylor of this city, disappointing a good sized crowd.
Reports from Cleveland Tennessee indicate Jim Baskette the Cleveland pitcher is in a very serious condition after being cut by Dr. Carl Wilson. Early reports minimized the injuries describing a deep knife wound in the neck and severe cuts to head and face. Great apprehension is felt for his recovery.
Word from the West says Mike Gibbons aims for a February 22 bout in New York against Dave Kurtz as promoters warm to the idea after the McGoorty clash. Salem boxing scene muddled by two clubs and a city ban. Chelsea’s Johnny Gallant and Brooklyn’s Paddy Callahan box in Manchester New Hampshire next Friday with potential winner facing One Round Hogan.
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