This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1921
Page
17
Wallie Schang, formerly a Red Sox holdout, was traded to the New York Yankees and now appears to favor a berth with New York. The despatches indicate a sudden change of heart regarding his club assignment.
The article traces Wallie Schang’s career shifts from Boston to New York, including a flirtation with aviation, a return to the Red Sox, and a final move toward the Yankees with enthusiasm for spring training. It notes contract ties, management talks, and a reported decline in passion for the baths at Hot Springs.
Raleigh, Feb 10 An Indian, David Puckee of Magella Kansas, is to be tried as an umpire in the Piedmont league of six North Carolina clubs. League president W G Bramham replied with an odd telegram urging bold conduct and warning of spirited competition, mentioning tomahawks and hunting references in a raspy, informal tone.
The piece argues outside money and New York agents lure stars from hub teams. It cites Mays Ruth Schang Maranville and others as proof of ongoing transfers weakening original clubs. The author calls for Judge Landis to enact rules curbing star player raids by stronger teams.
Louisville Ky Feb 10 Jack Dillon of Indianapolis and K C Brown of San Francisco were barred for one year by the State Board of Athletic Control from boxing exhibitions in Kentucky for stalling during a recent Louisville bout.
Arthur Duffey notes Earl Caddock, famed for a thousand holds, faces Joe Roben tonight in a finish wrestling bout. Duffey touts Caddock as the cleverest in the ring, though lacking Ed Lewis's full strength, while Roben challenges the West’s top grappler with a strong goal record and a chance to test the famed holds.
The article discusses Loren Murchison and Bill Bingham facing scrutiny over headlock disputes and Harvard’s athletic strategies. It notes Murchison’s outdoor speed as 0 ward titleholder, Harvard’s struggle to attract prep athletes, Bingham’s challenge, and local stars like Tom Halpin and Harold Cutbill pursuing track excellence amid rising interest in long distance runs and the East Newton Street Legion games.
English High overwhelmed the High School of Commerce 71 to 28 as field events and sprint events unfolded after noon. Senior division winners included Hansen English in running high jump and Tyler English in standing broad jump, with notable English key placements across multiple events.
Frank Tillo of the North End seeks a win over Mickey Donovan of Brockton in tomorrow night’s main event. The bout, a rubber in the Commonwealth A A show, could set up a title clash with Billy Carney if Tillo prevails. Also featured are Steve Gustin vs Tommy O’Neil, Buster Brown vs Joe O’Brien, and Patsey McGuigan vs Al Richards in early eight and six round bouts.
Pittsfield reports John F. Collins, one of the eight holdovers from the 1920 White Sox, has signed his 1921 contract and plans to depart his Pittsfield home in March for spring training with the Sox in Texas.
Huntington School crushed Noble and Greenough 54 to 4 at the Boston Y gym in a one sided meet. Curtis Leonard swept multiple events including the 50 and 100 yard dashes, John Vining won the 600 yard run, Clarence Archibald took the 1000 yard, George Temple won the 1200 low hurdles, with Huntington athletes pacing the top finishes in field events and high jump.
Lou Daro promoter plans an all star wrestling tournament at the new Boston Arena on March 1. After bickering Arena Manager Brown agreed to let Dare use the building for the opening night bout with Ed Lewis and Caddock among potential headliners.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.