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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
10
Arthur Duffey writes on the Frazee Lannin litigation and Dempsey, Burns, and McGraw related buzz. The piece also covers Mechani cs bout attendance, Abel Kiviat talk, and a Detroit Auto City Marathon linking to Boston Olympic trials.
Two year old maiden race at three furlongs yields White Star first with Ben Valet second and Jetsam third. Four year olds and up claimers race six furlongs headed by Archie Alexander as winner, Little Mandie second. Quickfire purse for four year olds and up over six furlongs topped by Tacola with American Ace second. Caledonian handicap one mile crowns Grand Slam first, Bone Dry second. Four year olds and up claiming race at 176 miles sees Warsaw first, Mort Bliss second. One mile races feature Capital City first with Dolly second and Waterproof third. Three year olds and up claimers close with Atab winning. Time and full field details noted.
In the Newton bowling league the Arlington Boat Club rollers will host the Mangus Club at the boat club alleys on the shore of Spy Wond in Arlington this evening.
Fr. Gray Co. at 64 Washington St corner Hanover advertises immediate sale of men suits and overcoats to clear stock with discounts from one third to one half.
rE BH Brown advertises ticket sales for the Stecher Zbhyszko match at George Tuohey’s office located at 262 Washington Street Room 48.
First race for two year olds maidens with a $600 purse. Spugs ridden by Garner led early then Painter and Dorothy followed. Time 35445. Vic Munoz and others also listed. Second race features three year olds and up claiming $600 six furlongs with Gilder Applejack and Lillian G. among runners. Third through sixth races include three year olds and up claiming races with various horses like Presumption Will Leon Incinerator and Sister Susie, times ranging from 1:15 to 1:43.
Havana notes the first race for maiden three year olds claiming purse 14 hundred dollars at five and a half furlongs with entries Bonnie Bird Sport Feeney Mayor Fiske Plain Heather Superior Wonatello Our Maid Ilure May Sea Prince Captain Tony Leenack Virgie Lee. Second race lists three year olds and up claiming purse 600 at five and a half furlongs with many entries including Baby Bonds Precious Jewel R C Girl Red Honest George Old Wirlers Sophie K Jutland Teena framby Prince Mary Blanche Donalton. Third race for three year olds and up claiming purse 400 at five and one half furlongs with Miss Jarne M Hign Of Lenshena Pride May Maulsby Jack Dawsom Beverly James Sureget Frank O Burke Ed Garrison Ben Otis Harfork Vrascenelo. Fourth race for three year olds and up All Aglow High Gear Koran Wynnewood Tarascon Circulate Peasant Point to Point.
Fifth race for three year olds and up carried a $600 purse over a mile and 50 yards with Rockaree 85 Homan 103 Parable 104 Sayeth 106 Legacy 100 Cork 110 Duke of Shelby 111 Yenghee 111 Royalty 115. Sixth race for four year olds and up offered $700 over a mile and 110 yards with Bierman 110 Salvateire 103 Way Home Sasenta 106 Bill Hunley 17 Ellison Weather clear track fast Apprentices allowance claimed.
Game wardens across the state report most quail populations wiped out by starvation. Snow in quail refuges left them trapped and unable to access food despite efforts to aid them.
F Gray's sale underway offering every dollar at half price. Located at WW Gray Co on 64 Washington Street near Hanover, the ad highlights substantial discounts as the store promotes a clearance event.
The New Orleans race card lists purses for six races with entries across two year olds to four year olds. Notable names include Alcatraz, John S Keanton, Tenute, Lands End and Cointrean in the first race, and Dominican, Waldo Jr. and Repeater among maidens in the six furlong second race. Several horses and odds are shown, with eligible entrants Janice Logan Gadling Wewaukee Dinty Moore, and more across subsequent races.
In Montgomery Alabama Ty Cobb's setter Ty Cobb's Setter, black white and tan owned by the baseball star, won the Continental Field Trials Club subscription stake at Calhoun. The 1050 prize leads a $1400 stake. Runner up was G Ringing Bells owned by William Seigler of New York. Most contestants were shipped to Tarando Junction for the national championship.
The Proctor Fisher Incorporated stock is sold to new interests led by Frank S. Spencer and George G. Reed. Spencer, linked to Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Boston’s auto industry veteran, and Reed, a pioneer with roots dating to 1901, will head New England operations with Seymour and Richardson retained in key posts. The Kissel agency stays at 1265 Boylston Street with renewed commitment to service.
In a B A A meet two minor college coaches rarely speak to each other, but Mack and Pooch stay side by side whether their teams win or lose. Their camaraderie stands out amid competing squads as Wonovan and Mack set the example of sportsmanship.
National League owners held a meeting in Chicago to discuss spitball rules while American League magnates failed to finish their business, forcing the junior organization to extend its session into the night.
League owners approved a 154 game season for 1920 and adopted joined rules. Spitball pitchers may be used by all clubs from their rosters with a recognized list. Umpire contracts were signed by six officials and salaries restored to 1917 levels. Roster limits and waiver price changes were approved. A Cooperstown memorial plan and Murphy suit status were discussed with final action deferred.
Exeter and Andover prepare for a hockey game in Andover N H postponed by heavy snow on Plimpton Field rink. Coach Parker aims for victory despite a days long layoff with Woodsbury Tamont O Fearn Burnett Wee Handy Martin and Captain Cantillon in the lineup.
Officials should monitor sideline coaching as a tactic in future B A A meets. Although real college trainers do not engage, some would be trainers may shout loudly like fans while their athletes compete.
Gray's sale now on. Every dollar's worth of men's suits and overcoats half off. F Gray Co at 64 Washington Street corner Hanover offers a major discount event with broad reductions on menswear.
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