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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
8
New York Feb 10. National League club owners after adopting the season schedule closed their meeting with a decision on waivers. A club cannot withdraw a waiver claim nor retract a waiver request on a player under the new rule.
Dartmouth Outing Club marks its fifth annual winter carnival with a grand start in College Hall Hanover New Hampshire as night brings a senior reception and a host of new features. The college anticipates a highly successful event with extensive plans and festive activities throughout the program.
The first intercollegiate ski and snowshoe meet, under B W Grills, drew more than 125 competitors from eight colleges led by Massachusetts Agricultural, McGill, and Vermont. Dartmouth hosts a full slate of events including ski clashes, snowshoe contests, a ski jump, a Yale Dartmouth basketball game, a carnival ball in Alumni Gym and moving pictures by four companies recording the week.
A six to two vote bars managers from requesting waivers or claims. only a club president may act. Mrs. Schuyler P. Britton of St. Louis spoke on the waiver draft clause, the first woman to join the debates. The league will respond in writing to International League Bronx placement. Barrow may receive a reply tomorrow. Talks continue on trades involving Catcher Doom and Niehoff among Cincinnati Philadelphia and Chicago, with Wingo moving to Cincinnati and a second player tied to the deal. The Yankees sign Angel Aragon from Long Branch to Ruppert-Huston unit.
Brookline High School edged Cambridge Latin School 3 to 0 at the Boston Arena in a Triangular league game. Goals came in the first and second halves as Brookline overcame a slow start to seal the win with scores by Johnson and Arthur. refs included Kingsley and Taylor, game timed 20 minute halves.
Arrangements for a Dartmouth Brown dual gymnastic meet have been completed to resume athletic relations. The meet will be held in Providence on March 19.
The writer argues Freddie Welsh may be slipping after losing to Joe Shugrue twice in short succession. He predicts Welsh may retire within two years and notes Shugrue’s strong, knockout‑less but high‑speed outpointing style. Mentions other boxing and athletics items and figures.
The dispute over which school holds the state basketball title remains unsettled with Hoston College High School and Technical High School of Fall River both asserting the honor. An upcoming private and Greater Boston interscholastic track meet is slated for February 20 under the Boston YMCA with entry details via Dr. A. E. Garland.
A large Somerville High School track delegation worked out in the Boston College High gym yesterday afternoon preparing for the dual meet against Boston College High to be held Friday afternoon at the latter’s gym.
Ray Collins, the left handed pitcher, reassured Boston owner Stephen Lannin that he wishes to remain with the Red Sox and was relieved by unfounded reports of a sale. Meanwhile Boston and Philadelphia maneuver over Magee as Oscar Dagey is released to the Phillies, signaling Braves efforts to trim their roster.
Gossip for Motorists reports James W. Gilson visiting E A Gilmore in the Lewis agency network. Kissel Motor Car Company ships foreign trucks valued over 700000 dollars and expects more business. Cole Eight causes strong interest and prompts a sales surge. The Bay State Automobile Association hosts a boosters’ beefsteak dinner at the Hotel Lenox at 6 20 tonight with souvenirs for members and guests.
Dave Powers of Malden and his manager clash with North Adams promoter over a recent show likely underpromoted. Bill McKinnon vs Bob LaFavour headlines Roxbury vs Brockton, with Young Plausse vs Kid Brusse in the prelims at the North Abington club on Feb 19. Eddie Brown and Joe Rivers slated for a 12-round bout in Gloucester. Ron Glover rescheduled bout in Somersworth. Frawley law reform ideas discussed by McElroy.
Albany Feb 10 officials discuss an amendment permitting twenty round boxing bouts to decision in New York. The anticipated change aims to regulate long bouts and formalize scoring for extended matches.
Dixie Bob Allen, light heavyweight champion of the Southwest, declares he is in prime shape for his best two of three falls bout with Cyclone Burns tonight at the Grand Opera House. Allen’s nose injury from last week proved not broken and has healed well.
George Tuohey returned from a West scouting trip with contracts inviting newcomers to appear at his carnival set for Mechanics Building on Wednesday February 24. He declined to reveal pairing details, noting pending matches elsewhere. He also addressed rumors about Gotch’s possible return from retirement and a potential spring engagement offer.
The Melvin Brown tournament linked to the New England checker players convention at the American House on Feb 22 promises a top level event. L. A. Head from Albany, N. W. Banks who tied the world champion in Kansas City, Hugh Henderson of Pittsburgh, L. Ginsberg of Brooklyn, Carl Nelson of New York, H. B. Reynolds of Batavia, and Herbert Morrall of England are among entrants with local star Joseph J. Lannin of the Boston Red Sox.
Amherst February 10 Thomas W Ashley of Deerfield was chosen captain of the Amherst varsity basketball team for the upcoming season by officials of the college.
Dean LeBaron R. Briggs outlines why Harvard athletic committee bars signed athlete articles in his annual report to President Lowell.
Cambridge committee on athletic affairs prohibits current Crimson athletes from submitting signed articles to newspapers citing risk of abuse and questions of propriety. Dean Briggs notes near professional possibilities and discusses amateur status, taste, and the ethics of athletes earning via sports writing.
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