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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
12
Cliff Curtis of Delaware sends in his signed contract as another Hep team member joins. The signing reduces the number of holdouts for the Hub and eases Boston National League management concerns.
Desirable players have signed. Lewiston’s Bill Carrigan holds firm on terms as Boston prepares to depart south in under two weeks. Donovan and Taylor weigh uniform choices amid negotiations, while Carrigan’s stance risks delay of the full lineup. Carrigan may prefer to stay home if a six to seven week dwelling arises.
In a rough Boston Hockey League battle at the Boston Arena the Crescents beat Brae-Burn 3 to 2 in 10 minutes of overtime. Heron and Skilton starred for Crescents while Small and Hickey scored for Brae-Burn. Fritz set up the winner in overtime.
Minneapolis heavyweight Henry Ordeman is out for four weeks with an injury from a recent home contest and has canceled his Feb 14 match with Hackensenmidt in Detroit. George Tuohey seeks another opponent to arrange a bout with Gotch, aiming to satisfy Boston fans with a worthy challenger.
The National Baseball Commission ruled against C L Herzog of the Boston club over a $368.66 salary claim for July 7 to Aug 1. Herzog was suspended for disloyalty after leaving the field and changing from uniform to street clothes following a dispute with manager Lake over his future with the team.
Arlington High edged Newton High 4 to 3 after a 10 minute extra period at Brae-Burn rink. Lowe scored the decisive goal for Arlington as the teams traded goals earlier with Osgood Hadley Baldwin Bacon and Burns among standouts. Attendance was about 100.
New York February 8 center fielder Snodgrass signed his 1911 contract with the New York Nation als after a winter playing with a California semi pro team.
Tim Hurst, famed referee, will officiate the Hack Zbysczko elimination wrestling match in New York on Thursday night. Ira Davenport heads east to challenge top Eastern milers including Gissing Rosenberger and Sheppard as Western entrants bring strong competition. Ellery Clark returns to the BAA meet while ticket distribution earns praise for avoiding speculator manipulation.
Reader notes few balcony seats remain for the B A A games this Saturday with box office sales likely closed. He asks about an Eagle A A in or near RBos and requests a reply from the club secretary if such an organization exists. Veteran athlete records are mentioned for context from Edmond Lamy Peter O Connor Al Shrubb and Martin Sheridan.
Young Donohue of Boston defeated Kid Burns of New York over ten fast rounds at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club in Albany. Neither fighter scored a knockdown. Donohue showed superior footwork and fast boxing, while Burns used infighting and rough-house tactics. Two rounds were even, Burns had a slight edge in three rounds, and Donohue led in the remaining five. Both fighters finished strong.
Frank Gotch world champion wrestler defeated Gus Schoenlin of Americus in Kansas City with two straight falls. The first fall lasted 42 minutes 23 seconds employing a half Nelson and crotch hold and the second fell in 9 minutes 22 seconds with a toe hold.
The report lists results with New Haven beating Wall River 9 to 1 in New Haven New Haven. Pawtucket defeating Taunton 12 to 4. and Hartford defeating Hartford Pres 6 to 4.
Pittsburg reports first baseman Jack Flynn signed to play with Pittsburg this season but behind the bat instead of first base. Flynn decries a poor year and notes plans to attend Georgetown Law School. Fred Hunter of Kansas City was purchased to take the first base position.
In South Byfield Massachusetts on February 8 Rockridge Hall of Wellesley defeated Dummer Academy 37 to 22. C Wood scored 25 points on 11 field goals and three foul shots leading Rockridge who extended their season streak to four consecutive wins.
In the Melrose Y M C A gym yesterday afternoon the Melrose High School girls fell 32 16 to the Sargent Jrs from Cambridge. Miss Telford scored 10 baskets. Miss Stevens and Miss Parker contributed for the visitors while Miss Hoyt and Miss Cornwall starred for Melrose.
Winchester H. S. girls dominated Salem H. S. 32 to 0 at the local gym. Sheridan starred for Winchester while Nason stood out for Salem. Final stats list Spaulding Flinn Hovey and others, with 15 minute halves and officials Tarris Tuck Waldinger Caldwell.
Bill McKinnon of Boston and Tommy Sullivan of Lawrence fought 15 fast rounds to a draw in Manchester. McKinnon pressed early while Sullivan countered with left jabs and late rounds favored Sullivan. The Queen City Club house was packed to the doors.
The Andover basketball team defeated Brown freshmen 33 to 28. Andover led by a comfortable first half, but Brown guard Brawn and Smith of Brown kept the game in doubt with strong second half play. Gould and Dilson contributed for Andover.
A storm of criticism followed manager Jimmy De Forest’s decision to cancel Moore’s bout with George Alger at the Armory Club. Alger weighed 128 pounds at ringside while Moore was under 133 pounds at 3 pm, and De Forest claimed Alger had not tried to make weight.
Harry F Porter former intercollegiate and American high jump champion now competes for Chicago A C as a belated entry received by the Boston A A games committee.
Porter wired from Chicago announcing his entry in the high jump at the indoor meet. He arrives in Boston tomorrow and will be guest of the Unicorn Club. He forms part of a stellar field including Walter Thomassen Grumpelt Sam Lawrence and Herb Gidney. The Cherry Circle champion will share top honors with Thomassen on scratch, promising one of the event’s sharpest contests.
Revere High beat Reading High 33 to 13 in a hard fought game at Revere. Crisbee Smith and Baker sparked Revere with tight defense and long on hand shots, while Stembridge and Temple starred for Reading. Revere’s second team won 28 to 5.
Bay State Automobile Association members and guests attended a lively dinner at the Hotel Lenox with over 200 in attendance. I A Gilmore presided and Mayor Fitzgerald spoke on roads and city finances while Col W D Sohier urged broader state road funding. Speare received a watch from the AA A as Hooper praised his leadership.
F L Ramsdell champion sprinter and football player will not represent the University of Pennsylvania in the spring intercollegiate track events. He cites running one race for the University of Texas during his first year at that institution as the reason he is barred from further intercollegiate competition.
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