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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
11
Rumors from Chicago report President Harry Frazee negotiating to sell the Boston Red Sox. The law firm Fowler Bauer and Kenney, attorneys for Joseph J. Lannin, have applied for an injunction to restrain Frazee from disposing of any holdings.
American League owners adjourned after adopting transfer and negotiation restrictions to July 1, affecting trades and player talks. Violations risk forfeiture. fines and expulsion apply. Mays discussions labeled harmonious. Rain postponed games to be rescheduled on open dates with notice to clubs and league officials.
A suit in equity, numbered 17348, seeks to bar the Red Sox administration from disposing of playing assets and Fenway Park. Frazee and partners face scrutiny amid bidding rumors by Matt Hinkel of Cleveland. Lannin-Frazee disagreement outlined by Harry Frazee, with focus on Fenway Park as the club's key asset and past large player sales.
At the Boston Y M C A last night the American Red Cross Life-Saving Corps staged a vivid swimming exhibition. Events included a relay, strokes, novelty races, 50 yard dash, forward and backward swimming, diving, underwater feats, water polo, and lifesaving demonstrations by Worcester, Bouchkre, Woodruff, Ed Muir, Chandler Woods, Ted Cowan, Whaiper, Adonis, Hartford, Levins, Kelley, and Wallace.
St Louis reported bantamweight champion Pete Herman defeated Johnny Solberg of Brooklyn in eight rounds. Herman earned newspaper decision by leading in six rounds, amid a close bout at the city arena.
F Gray Co 64 Washing St corner Hanover announces a sale of heavy ulsters alsterettes kersey overcoats with discounts ranging from one-third to one-half. Limited stock for immediate purchase.
A packed Natick armory hosted a lavish dinner for Natick’s notable athletes and guests. Speeches by Murray Casey and Donovan drew praise, with telegrams from General Wood and Douglas Fairbanks read. The event showcased local pride, athletic memories, and plans for future teams, including a push for Pooch Donovan as Olympic trainer.
At the Millrose A C meet in New York on February 10 Thomson won the final heat of the 70 yard hurdle event and set a new American indoor record with a time of 8.15 seconds. W F Sylvester of Missouri University finished inches behind in second place.
J Hallihan served as announcer for stereopticon football plays while Lee Roberts Fred Stone and others performed. Har vard varsity stars, including captain and trainer, joined family friends Patrick Mahan Sid die Joe the doctor and postmaster, the Caseys, the Murrays, and the Donovans in a large celebration.
Forced to vacate sale announced by F Gray Co at 64 Washington St corner Hanover. Auction details and conditions to be announced. potential bidders urged to inspect property and terms.
Wry clipping notes a string of sports and city quips. References to Babe Ruth, Carl Mays, Duffy Lewis, and Lannin imply Red Sox departures. Harvard crew numbers and Fenway costs mingle with carnival plans and odd street wisdom in a playful, era-tinged column.
Dartmouth hockey coach and captain Bob Paisley will miss the game with Massachusetts Agricultural College on Alumni Oval as he finishes his degree and likely leaves college for business. The team held its first practice since the break, on a snowbound surface, with a probable lineup including Rotschh.
The freshman hockey team will meet the fast St Paul aggregation at Concord New Hampshire as the main event of St Pauls winter carnival drawing student fans and local spectators to the town rink.
Johnny Mack lauds John Paul Jones as the true mile king despite Joie Rays' strong showing. Mack says Jones impressed with his speed, adds mild regret that Jones quit early, and keeps Jones in the top mile ranking.
A fragmentary notice indicates F. Gray Co. at 44 Washington Street near Hanover is arranging a sale. Details are unreadable, but the action concerns an auction or sale of property or goods managed by the firm.
Brilliant hockey is promised at the Ice Pavilion Cambridge when the Boston All Stars meet New Rochelle New York and the Yankee Division faces MIT in a double header. New Rochelle arrives with an unbeaten record after beating Princeton West Point and the New York Hockey Club. The visiting players have Amateur Hockey League experience and know the All Stars style.
Duke Wellington, standout left wing of New Rochelle, faces tough coverage by George Percy as the All-Stars near their final game before Olympic trials in Pittsburg. Coach Ralph Winsor vows strict discipline tonight at 8, promising fast, aggressive play from YD Tech and veterans Aligned for a high scoring, hot clash.
Chester James LaRoche of Dorchester Mass is named holder of Yale Universitys wooden spoon for the coming year. The prize marks the junior promenade committee chairmanship and social honor, decided last fall amid LaRoches popularity as quarterback despite physical handicaps.
Boston College coach Jack Ryder plans to enter every BC man in the Laurent region games at University Heights Boston on February 23. The BC relay team will challenge Tufts with Jake Driscoll Billy Nolan Corrigan Walter Downey and others.
Unusually deep snow in Middlesex county has reduced natural food, forcing winter birds to venture into town centres. A pheasant was seen near Lexington Centre. People are feeding birds, and more food should be placed in open areas to prevent starvation.
Edward Butler, Arlington High School manager, announced last evening that the Inter scholastic Hockey League game set for this afternoon at Melrose will be played Friday evening at the Pavilion in Cambridge as part of a double bill. Outdoor ice is poor, and the switch lets both teams in value a chance to adjust to the Pavilion surface before the league series later this month.
George Burns, Giants left fielder, said he returned his contract unsigned. He acknowledged a salary increase but stated it is not enough to warrant signing. The stance was announced today from Little Falls New York.
A compact note indicates property or goods connected to I Gray Co. is to be sold. The item references a location at the corner of ton Street and Hanever. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
Frankie Britt of New Bedford overwhelmed Jimmy Sacco of East Boston early in the final bout last night. The referee stopped the contest at the end of the fourth round after Britt clearly dominated Sacco.
Britt returned to the theater ring after a year and defeats Sacco by stoppage in the fourth round after a cut and weakened eye impair Sacco. Castle Jones and Nee Loring also staged strong showings in two eight and six round scraps. Next Tuesday Mike O Dowd faces Joe Hagen in the main bout at Mechanics building.
Chicago February 190- Manager Barrow announced Musser to the Seattle club and George Winn to Oakland. Manager Stallings of the Braves announced Oscar Dugey as coach for next season. Dugey was with the Braves in 1914 and later with Philadelphia.
The Mystic Valley Interscholast ic Baseball and Football League meeting at Winchester High School has been postponed for a week due to illness in the headmaster Frederick Willard of Watertown High acting as league secretary. President Charles L Curtis of Winchester has resigned to enter business. the first league baseball encounter is likely April 24.
Frazee’s alleged line fault and a bold crack prompt calls to remove Ban Johnson from leadership of the American League amid factional pressure. Details remain unclear as the club disputes the charge and league officials weigh responses.
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