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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1916
Page
11
The B A A hockey seven is the favorite in the Amateur Hockey League game at the local Arena. They meet the Hockey Club of New York, now strengthened by Earnie Dufresne, with possible absence of Raymie Skilton from the B A A lineup.
Athletes arrive in Boston for the annual Boston Athletic Association indoor meet at Mechanics Hall. The 27th edition features stars from Cornell Yale Harvard and Penn among 25 entries in the 600 yard handicap and 34 athletes total in the 1000 yard handicap with top runners from Millrose and I A C. High jump and shot put events are highlighted by entries from Cornell Chicago A A and Yale.
The Harvard and St. Nicholas teams pursue revenge as they meet the Unicorn seven in a league game. A victory would boost the B A A and end Unicorn's winning streak. Raymie Skilton may start if Captain Huntington approves. Stearns continues at left wing unless Skilton is used.
Huntington School triumphed 87 to 31 over Newton High at Newton High School gym. Marvin Welch Morrill Shum Marling led Huntington in a relay win while Arthur Rice of Huntington set a gym shot put record at 46 feet 1 inch.
The Middlesex School ice hockey team from Concord hosts Newton High School this afternoon on Bateman's Pond. This marks the Concord private school's latest Interscholastic league test and the last Newton squad of the circuit.
Medford High School goalie Sanford posted a 40 minute shutout as Medford topped Somerville 4 to 0. Donnellan Prendergast and Laird scored in the first period with Prendergast adding another in the second half. Gilman turned back most Somerville shots while the Medford forwards dominated the action.
Peter Goulette and Eddie Bolin, top middleweights, are booked for a best two out of three finish bout by promoter Tuohey at the Hippodrome. They previously clashed in Mechanics' Building in a famed battle with Bolin seeking another chance.
The Boston Red Sox added catcher Joseph Devins of Albany New York to strengthen the lineup. Officials say he is well recommended and has bright prospects, though his prior major league experience is not disclosed.
Kansas City American Association club sues St. Louis Federal league club in Independence Circuit Court to recover 920 dollars in expenses and court costs from a prior litigation. Injunction against acquiring Pete Compton previously ruled in KC’s favor in St. Louis last summer.
Birdie Cree, veteran outfielder of the New York American league club, was released unconditionally today at his request. He had been with the club since 1909 except for a brief stint in 1914. A three year contract paying $6090 yearly had one year left.
Ice conditions forced the postponement of the Lexington High School versus Winchester High School hockey game scheduled yesterday at Winchester. A make up date, Wednesday February 23, has been set at Lexington for the contest.
The article notes Joe Loomis from Chicago arriving in Boston with other college and club teams for a premier track meet. It details entrants from Bowdoin, Bates, Maine, Vermont and Andover, plus notable competitors like Homer Baker and last year’s winners aiming for repeats in events such as the 40 yard dash, high jump, and handicap mile.
Billy Evans recounts a 1900s Washington vs Philadelphia game when Frank Baker’s drive cleared the fence but was ruled foul after wind altered its course. Umpire and Connie Mack discuss whether the ball was fair as it left the grounds, highlighting rule interpretations and a near game loss.
In Chicago on February 4 the Baltimore Federal League club asked to be heard as a motion to dismiss the Sherman anti trust suit against organized baseball was set for Monday. The suit filed January 5, 1915, was a condition of the peace ending the Federal league. Judge Landis postponed ruling and ordered Baltimore to be telegram notified and prepared to present its case.
Brookline High School opened its track season with a 34 to 2 win over Wakefield High. Taggert of Wakefield starred with wins in the 220 yard dash and shot put, while Duggan of Wakefield contended in the 1000 as Hennessy of Brookline and Edgar of Brookline each earned notable placements.
Arthur Tincheliffe, manager of the Winton Motor Car branch, is back at his desk after a pneumonia attack. Harry Goodwin, once a New England travel agent for a New York firm, has joined J. W. Bowman Company sales. Three Owen Magnetic cars reached Boston owners by express, skipping slower freight. George Dunham of J. H. Mac Alman notes brisk Stearns-Knight closed car sales amid the midweek storm.
Chicago on February 4 Bert Trumphries longtime Cubs pitcher was sold to the Kansas City Club of the American Association for an undisclosed price.
Hobey Baker and the St Nicholas team of New York, leaders in the Amateur league race, will appear at the Boston Arena for three more games this year. A likely later meeting with the Arena Hockey Club is anticipated.
Negotiations between St Nicholas management and Arena management closed yesterday. St Nicks will meet Harvard varsity here Saturday night February 19 as part of a high profile double header with the B A A taking on the Crescents of New York. The event is billed as the greatest hockey night offered in the country. A second game features Hobey Baker Company and Dartmouth on February 26. If Arena beats B A A next Wednesday, St Nicholas must face Arena Hockey Club.
New York February reports Capablanca of Havana leads Rice Memorial chess masters with 12 wins 1 loss while pursuers Kostic Kupchik and Janowski share second place after a split point with Pes Perkins and Bernstein among the leaders. An adjourned BernStein game ended in a 94 move draw.
Percy D. Haughton and his aide Ross Stallings will attend the reconvened annual National League meeting in New York starting Monday afternoon. They plan to press for player acquisitions to bolster the Braves and raise the club’s profile in the upcoming league race. Haughton will leave Boston on the 1 o clock train Sunday, while George will depart Georgia to reach New York by Sunday night.
Wesleyan University announced its 1946 football schedule with no game against rival Trinity due to new eligibility rules. The list has Connecticut Agricultural College, Rhode Island State College, Bowdoin, NYU, Amherst, Williams, Columbia, and an open date.
Superior team play and a stout defense propelled Harvard to a 6 to 0 victory over Dartmouth last night. The Han over forward line, hampered by two weeks off ice, failed to mount a counterattack in Boston.
Harvard defeats Dartmouth 6 to 0 in a decisive Intercollegiate hockey game. George Percy leads the Crimson attack with two goals, Baker scores in each half, and Captain Murchie and Wilde anchor defense and net. Harvard extends its winning streak to four, with strong team play from Tyler, Geran, and the remaining forward line.
In a well contested meet Boston College High School defeated Boston Latin 38 to 26 in the Boston College High School gym. BC High won the 300 yard dash and took first and second in the shot put while Latin secured several event wins and placings.
Dorchester High defeated Mechanic Arts 87 to 45 on the Dorchester track. The meet featured Dorchester relay wins and multiple event notable performances including Madden, Sheehan, Corrigan, Sullivan, and Gray earning wins or high placements.
The Middlesex Rifle Club of Lincoln plans an afternoon shoot on the club range at Tower Road. Competitions will take place on the 200, 800, and 600 yard ranges, weather permitting.
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