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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
13
The advance guard of the big university and college teams due for the B A A games tomorrow night arrives in town today to rest after long journeys. Some men will train at Mechanics Hall to loosen muscles and scout track corners before competition.
From Ithaca the Cornell team led by Jack Moakley arrives this afternoon ahead of an important relay clash with Pennsylvania. The Penn squad, missing trainer Mike Murphy for the first time in years, will also attend along with Syracuse and other eastern college coaches. Oscar Hedlund, rehabilitating from a Thursday collision, is expected to be among the three top contenders in the Hunter mile, as indoor trials shape up for tomorrow night’s meet at the Tech track.
Knockout Brown from New York defeated Bowery champion Frankie Madden in a 10 round bout at the American Boxing Club in Brooklyn. Madden aimed to last ten rounds and clutched to survive while Brown weighed in at 129 pounds to Madden’s 139. The only knockdown came in the eighth round when Brown landed a left hook.
New York State Athletic Commission requires weigh-ins and published weights for main events. Mike Gibbons weighed 160 12 pounds at official check, underscoring rule value as boxing circles await hearings on three bills.
In New York on February 8 Columbia University beat Dartmouth 18 to 17 in a closely contested Intercollegiate Basketball Association game. Foul trouble, a late rally, and a scrambling finish kept the lead in doubt as Columbia moved into a tie for first with Pennsylvania and prepared for a decisive rematch next Monday night at Morningside.
The Montreal Amateur Athletic Association announced its sprint elimination trials and named F. W. Dakin, W. Hay, J. H. McKay, and W. C. Boughton as the relay team to represent the association at the Boston Athletic Association indoor meet on Saturday.
Rube Marquard, the NL's top pitcher last season, signed today to pitch for the New Yorks in 1912 1914 after a talk with Manager McGraw and Secretary O'Brien. He initially found the first contract unsatisfactory but accepted McGraw's three year offer.
Polish wrestler Zybysko beat Dr. Roller of Seattle in straight falls at Knoxville. The first fall required 1 hour 2 seconds. the second lasted 7 minutes to pin Roller's shoulders. Zybysko expressed eagerness for a final match with Gotch.
In front of a packed Lake Quinsigamond club, Honey Mellody and Tommy Furey fought ten rounds to a draw in the feature. Earlier bouts saw Terry Brooks vs Dave Powers halted after five due to Powers injury, and Battling Downey dominating Eddie Shevlin until the sixth.
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers files with the Interstate Commerce Commission to contest freight rates. Tire and accessory production now dominates crude rubber imports, valued as a key item. Remy magneto expert stresses primary and secondary wiring isolation. Chal mers Six press car owner Freeman Monroe visits for a new delivery. Fall River auto show secures 10 000 square feet at Casino building. Lincoln memorial options debated in Congress. Brockton Auto Dealers elect Bates president with Young VP and Neal secretary-treasurer.
New Haven Feb 3 Captain Bob Gardner names Yale track squad for the Boston event. Hurdles: Platt Larkin Davidson Potter. Sprints: Thatcher Cornell. Distances: Farrar Brigham Hendrickson Connolly Baker. Middle: Gallagher Booth Gallagher Gulliver Hendrick. High jump Douglas Dickin. Shot put Bomeister. Freshmen and varsity relays named with captains Seymour Gallagher and Potter.
Lewiston Maine February 8 Bill Carrigan fully recovered from summer injuries and in good spirits will depart Friday for Portland and reach Boston Saturday He has not signed a Red Sox contract yet but will meet with President McAleer in Boston before a Chicago schedule meeting The Ariel Club gave him a rousing send off and he received a gold watch fob Carrigan will be a guest of the Portland Council Knights of Columbus on Friday evening
Connie Mack says Philadelphia fans will raise a howl if the Athletics fail to win the pennant after every baseball man has predicted they will. The statement reflects high expectations for the team and the local excitement surrounding the season chase.
Oscar Hedlund’s injury before the Hunter mile at the B A A games changes expectations as Abel Kiviat and Tel Berna loom. Hedlund vows to recover, while Kiviat targets both the Hunter mile and the Suburban quarter-mile in New York for a $500 trophy.
Boston readers report no announced opening date for the Plain Municipal Gymnasium while ticket sales for a forthcoming BABIA event linger uncertain. The N B B A A sanctions the meet. Tim Hutchins’ 300 yards in 30 seconds stands as a world record for now.
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