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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
10
Boston College High dominated Medford High in a set of dual games at the Boston College gym. The win came with a lopsided 53 1/2 to 12 1/2 score.
A large field including McCarthy McCool and Quigley of Boston College High and Sullivan and the Braddish brothers of Medford contested the 25 yard dash with Leo McCarthy leading the final heat before Duffy clinched second and Quigley narrowly trailed. Medford scored well in several events while Dan OConnor and Tom Burke posted wins, and BC High edged Medford in the relay as McCarthy recovered from two falls to finish strong.
Providence February 6 Governor Pothier called boxing exhibitions at North Providence a disgrace to civilization. He ordered deputy sheriffs to halt unlawful bouts and arrest participants. He said fights drew thugs pickpockets and gamblers from across New England, citing a ring clash between a fighter’s seconds and the referee at a recent event.
The night features a 12 round clash between Johnny Gallant and Paddy Callahan of Brooklyn in Manchester N H with two preliminaries. Gilbert Gallant offers to box either contender anytime and Dan MacDonald shows in Cambridge amateur heavyweight tourney with Patsy Green Johnny Noonan and others.
Rover of the Victorias is described as one of the best hockey players in Canada.
Russell Bowie the famed Canadian amateur hockey star known as Hobe Baker to local fans will appear in two games in this city tomorrow. He plays rover for the Victorias of Montreal and will face the Boston Arena B A A seven in the afternoon and Pilgrim A A in the evening. The matinee was called off due to B A A track events in Mechanics Building. Last year the Victorias beat both the B A A and Intercolonial sevens on the same day largely thanks to Bowie's sensational play.
Boston Arena managers held a meeting with 21 area schools to promote schoolboy hockey. Planned three Saturday morning games per hour with three one hour sessions, no injuries timeouts, brief intermissions. Teams listed include Cambridge High and Latin, Brookline High, Lexington High, English High, Somerville High, Malden High, Medford High, and others.
Boston English High and Boston Latin, historic rivals, clash in the annual indoor track meet this afternoon. English High is a slight favorite over Latin School, with English boasting a veteran squad while Latin relies on less experience.
A raft of school hockey contests is scheduled this afternoon with high class play expected. Arlington High faces Somerville High School in the Interscholastic league series at the Arena, with Arlington favored to win again after their earlier meeting this season.
Somerville struggles but Arlington gains momentum as Bower and Cousens return for Arlington High. Newton High faces Brookline High at Brae Burn in a key Triangular league duel likely to decide the title. Milton Academy travels to Cunningham gym for a 3 pm game.
Manchester New Hampshire February six 22 year old Willard J Taber giant pitcher of Amoskeag Textile nine attracts Cleveland scout W T Doyle. Taber 170 pounds six feet tall struck out 186 in ten games while yielding 60 hits. He may join the pro ranks but weighs options with Amoskeag Manufacturing Company.
Billy Queal the American champion and Willie Kolehmainen the Finnish champion are set for a return race in the Mechanics Building during the athletic carnival on February 15. Jim Thorpe will headline events, while the two distance stars spar again after a dramatic recent clash ending with Queal close behind. Thorpe will face other pros such as Joe Beck Holly Wade John Robinson and Charley Holway in non distance events.
Glen Warner reportedly earned 2500 as his share in the deal by which the New York Giants signed Jim Thorpe for 87500 a year. The report recalls Warner's ignorance of Thorpe's location last summer, his friendship with James Sullivan, and suggests he could be riding Thorpe as a meal ticket while the star remains with his camp.
Dartmouth freshman hockey team defeated Norwich University 7 to 0 in its opening game this afternoon at Norwich. The scoreline set a strong start for Dartmouth as players logged decisive goals and solid defense in the season debut.
D. P. Rhodes, veteran B. A. A. squash expert, has postponed his championship match with Connie Hutchins until next Wednesday February 12 after a strained tendon suffered in the semi final against Harold Plimpton of Newton Centre.
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