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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
11
Heinie Wagner, an extra infielders and lieutenant to Manager Jack Barry, visited the Red Sox office and met with President Frazee. He left with a satisfied grin after signing a Red Sox contract.
Heinie and a new boss in New York near agreement while Boston awaits a key conference. Barry and Wagner expected to shape the season as Frazee signs a strong contract figure and attends a Brockton meeting with Murnane Tenney and scouts.
Belgian wrestler De Roua arrives for his first U S appearance at the Grand Opera House Thursday night as part of training for a title match with Waldek Zbyszko set for Mechanics Building Monday. Also on the card are Burns vs Winrow Anderson vs Munson and Ross vs Pohl.
Boston College High School swim team plans a Curtis Hall practice this afternoon ahead of the second team meet versus Andover Academy in Andover tomorrow. Coach McCabe notes steady progress since defeating Medford High as Murnane McDonald and E Burke from St James School pace the lineup.
The old reliable brand touts its cigars as a value buy with a dime each and a quarter for three, highlighting rich flavor as its main appeal.
In New Haven on February 5, Dartmouth subdued Yale 2 to 1 despite Yale coach Fred Rocque’s new lineup. Yale’s team showed slow skating and missed passes during the game.
Dartmouth defeats Yale 2 to 1 as Tyler scores the winner in the second half after Bierwirth and Paisley exchange goals. Yale keeper York makes 10 saves. Dartmouth dominates early, then Yale rallies.
The University of Vermont announces a revised 1911 schedule with four new opponents Massachusetts Agricultural College Union Brown Rochester and Conn Aggies dropped Williams and Holy Cross return after a two season gap Dr Williams P Edmunds from Washington University will coach The slate includes St Michael s M A C at Amherst Columbia New York Williams Williamstown Clarkson Union Schenectady N H State Burlington Norwich Middlebury and Holy Cross on Thanksgiving in Worcester
Braves Manager Stallings plans talks in New York and Baltimore to lure former Boston outfielder Vincent Campbell back to baseball with inducements. The interview is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Braves’ outfield ahead of the National League schedule meeting.
The Portland Yacht Club holds its February meeting tomorrow night. Members are reminded to attend as club matters and plans for upcoming events will be discussed.
Arlington High defeated Cambridge Latin 3 to 0 in an Interscholastic league hockey game. Reycroft opened the scoring in the first half, McCarthy added a second, and Jost sealed the win with a third tally. Fitzgerald starred in goal for Cambridge Latin as Arlington applied early whitewash and held on through the full 20 minute halves.
A group of Boston College students with ties to the National Guard and Massachusetts militia are weighing the creation of a gun club at the Newton campus.
The writer notes indoor sprinters slowed at the B A A games and questions athletes fate amid insurance talk and amateurism. Mentions Nightingale potential and a Harvard Dartmouth Penn triangular meet Feb 17. Also cites Ted Meredith Caldwell and Joe Higgins wish and Bill McKinnon offered sparring with Fred Fulton.
The article notes Bill’s recent boxing form and big purses. He plans to stay in the local arena to pursue further victories over the remaining members of the comeback group.
The note states no open events announced for the Triangular Games with a few middle distance and relay contests. It mentions contacting Philip C. Lewis at the Harvard Athletic Association for more information and questions Tony Vatland's rating and potential Vattland Young Britt rivalry. It also notes Les Darcy defeated George K. O. Brown in two 20 round bouts in Australia.
Ed O'Hearn, former Brookline High star, left Catholic University after the first half year and enrolled at Boston College for the second term. In prep school he drew attention as a football player and earned letters in baseball and hockey. He is brother to Jack O'Hearn, ex Cornell football captain.
The Fore River Club of Quincy plans an amateur boxing event at the Quincy Point clubhouse on February 19. Three open classes will be contested at 115, 125 and 135 pounds. Entries close Saturday February 17, with Patrick Malley of the Fore River Club handling the arrangements.
Fred Mitchell new Cubs manager will be honored with a complimentary banquet Saturday night at the Quinevy House. Boston players and enthusiasts will present the ex-Brave with a suitable gift.
Milwaukee Feb 5 Freddie Welsh lightweight champion boxer was suspended from participating in matches pending further action by boxing authorities. The measure comes as officials review conduct or eligibility issues surrounding the title holder.
A Wisconsin bout last year resulted in the maximum punishment under state law after the fighter was charged with shamming and stalling in a recent clash with Richie Mitchell.
Fat Murray, manager of Chick West of Holyoke, expects about 400 local fans to travel to Boston to see West box Robson Friday night. Murray predicts Robson will be surprised, as he believes West is the better man and will neither be stopped nor outpointed.
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