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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
14
Howard P. Drew did not break the record when he won the 100 yards special at the New York A C games held at the Twenty second Regiment Armory tonight in ten seconds flat. The race showcased notable speed among a strong field of competitors.
Jess Willard world heavyweight champion will meet Frank Moran in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden on March 8 for a $70,000 purse. promoter Tex Rickard says Garden officials accept $7500 rental with no percentages. Seats for 13,000 with box prices from 60 to 3. Estimated total receipts near $120,000 to profit.
The Baxter mile crowned Jack W. Ryan of Boston A A as winner with 4 minutes 40 3 5 seconds, the slowest in the event. Meredith edged Caldwell for first in the 500 Bauermeyer special with 59 4 5 seconds, while Drew dominated the hundred in a board-floor race, clocking ten seconds.
Billy Evans discusses why the infield fly rule protects baserunners and prevents double plays. He contrasts American and National League interpretations, cites a past Pittsburg Cleveland series, and explains conditions for its application with runners on base and outs.
Louis Best of Boston offers a furnished room in exchange for boxing lessons or instruction, inviting a Harvard student to pummel his face and body. The Harvard boxing tournament managers note the ad shows boxing pays, as Best targets Harvard competitors with no prize money, only lodging.
Salem High dominates St. John's Prep as Toiorii scores all three goals and McGrath stops many more. St. John's cannot breach Salem's defense with Captain Ahern and goalie McGrath delivering a shutout.
Dartmouth defeated Yale 50 to 18 in an intercollegiate league basketball game in New Haven Connecticut.
The article notes an upcoming A. A. game at the arena with a marquee cast including Hutchinson, Conley, Cloutier Oswmood, and Sequin Jones. Referees Dr. G. W. Tingley and H. W. Foster are listed. Two 25 minute halves are planned and Coach Rocque may swap players for the point position as needed.
At the Arena this evening a keen hockey argument unfolds featuring two stars Raymie Skilton of the B A A seven and Leon Tuck 1915 Dartmouth captain and leading point man for the Arena Hockey Club amidst high season anticipation.
Skilton backs the BA A in a series opener clash with Arena. Tuck’s injury worsens Arena’s wear, while Stearns fills Huntington’s spot. Layton shifts to point as Huntington moves, shaping a tight Boston Hockey League showdown with key defensive plays and near term stakes.
Yale swam to a 48 to 6 victory over Cornell in New Haven as Yale swept first and second in every event and limited Cornell to five third places. The meet featured new intercollegiate marks in the 200 yard relay and standout dives by Bright and Adams. Captain Schlaer led Yale by winning the 60 yard event in near record time.
Word reached yesterday that Young Britt of New Bedford is ill with pneumonia forcing promoter Derry New Hampshire to cancel the February 14 bout between Britt and Al Delmont at his club.
Agreements signed to merge summer colony interests at Osterville and Wianno Cape Cod. Cotocheset Hotel renamed Wianno Clubhouse with year round operations. renovations add dining room ballroom 21 baths electric lights telephones steam heat. 18 hole golf land acquired and slated to start. Robert P. Peckett will manage with split duties between Wianno and Peckett’s on Sugar Hill. Executive committee listed.
Dartmouth's freshman hockey seven meets Melrose High tomorrow at the alumni oval rink in Hannover New Hampshire. Limited practice time is expected to limit standout team play though Paisley of Melrose and Murphy of Maldon are noted, the Green yearlings aim for a solid showing.
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