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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1907
Page
12
In Valley Falls New York’s Willie Lewis fell to Honey Mellody in four rounds at a local fight club. Mellody dominated with body work as Lewis mounted brief resistance in early rounds before a decisive finish.
Local athletes showcased speed and skill at the Cambridgeport gym indoor meet on Prospect Street. Notable finishes included Volkmann edging Noble in the mile and Cambridge Latin winning fast relay clashes against Malden and Boston Latin. Har vard dominated field events with Harwood and Somers taking high jump and shot put spots.
In a tight reporting voice the piece notes Harvard seeks coaches for the baseball team and mentions Vin Hoye from Taunton as a potential candidate. It also reports Ralph Rose may turn to boxing under Jeffries in San Francisco while other sports odds, prospects, and exhibition plans roll on across the era.
Faneuil rolled 2712 pins in the Commercial League match with Federal, winning two games while Ditson beat Lamson two games in the other encounter.
Bartly Connolly, a talented Portland welterweight, may box in Philadelphia as the Spring Garden Athletic Club nears a deal with Steve Mahoney. The event, potentially featuring Connolly against George Cole or Jack Blackburn, marks his move from regional bouts to high-profile competition.
In a late evening billiards match Manuel defeats F Marsh at Miah Murray's no parlor. Final tally shows Manuel 123 180 to Marsh 35 with multiple high runs and scratches noted for both players. Tonight William McCune and English Tom Dawson may compete.
The Gate of Heaven basketball team defeated Somerville A A at Dahlgren Hall South Boston by a score of 659 to 11 last evening.
Harvard coach Pieper plans to start S. D. Bush in today's practice as he leads the freshman group. Bush showed steady development last season and benefited from solid control, though fielding miscues hurt his win total. Greene Palmer and Ganigan also expected to report, with Ganigan a likely star pitcher for the freshmen.
After a six day race at Park Square, Hamilton challenged Williams who with Mac Dougall won the event. Hamilton, bound for St Louis next week, agreed to a best two of three match next Thursday night at Park Square to settle the dispute.
Rock Ridge Hall defeated Belmont High by 57 to 8 after a strong team effort. Mansen starred with 17 floor baskets, while Hill and Allen showed resilience for the Belmont squad.
London reports Jack Col dswa in the fifth round stopped Pat Daley an American in a 20 round lightweight championship at the National Sporting Club the bout carried a purse of 1500 dollars.
Fragmentary notice discusses Roger Wolcott Alumni team, championship claim, and a Boston Post address for J. D. Ever in a dispute about state season title.
Two heavies from Belgium and Sweden collide in a mixed wrestling match at the Columbia tonight. The winner earns preference to face Frank Gotch, the American champion. Stears, noted for aggression, faces Samson who is known to rough it, promising a hard fought contest and a thrilling show.
Costello, a high school lad, won the five mile amateur roller skating race at Park Square Rink in 12 minutes 49.35 seconds. Shaughnessey finished second with J English in third. A few spills occurred with no injuries.
Johnny Fay had a gag on Barney Dreyfuss during a Hot Springs visit with Harry Pulliam. Fay bet on Tom Middleton at Memphis at 50 to 1 and watched it win, then wired Dreyfuss with the boast that the horse was sure to win.
Barney and companions seized on a tip found in Barney's box as Middleton offered 50 to 1 odds. They chased the yellow and rallied to the poolroom where Dreyfuss and Fay questioned the prank after a year, realizing they had been bunked.
In the 11th game of the amateur billiard tourney at Hub Palace last night, Smith beat Burnham 150 to 140. Smith led the match with clear scoring runs and sealed the victory in a tight finish. Burnham showed solid steady play but could not overcome the early deficit.
Joe Kelley states he does not need sympathy as talks hinge on his $5000 compensation for managing the Toronto club. Fans would believe the figure if the arrangement is made public.
Yale officials push for the Yale Harvard ice clash in New York as a societal occasion with tickets rising to 20 dollars and possibly 30. Princeton’s win last week reshapes the stakes though the intercollegiate crown is decided. star forward Charley Williams ready, Dilworth’s legal trouble noted, Alling barred for scholarship.
Harvard figures debate the future of intercollegiate sports as the special Harvard Corporation committee weighs preservation. Coach Bill Reid mobilizes support, arguing that eliminating intercollegiate contests would sap life from Harvard athletics and deprive students and alumni of a key life experience. The committee progresses slowly with a report not expected before next June.
Concord New Hampshire club visitors come to Boston for a day of racing at the Charles River speedway. Trotting classes favor Metropolitan Club horses while pacing races appear strong for Concord entries. Several Boston horses clash in mixed classes with Norvet favored, and Hal Ensign potential quarter mile record hopefuls loom. The visiting team arrives by 10 and lunch is served before a banquet at Quincy House.
National commission will reinstate catcher Robert Unglaub after a required minor fine of about $100. Hugh McBreen and Chick Stahl anticipate talks at a New York meeting on February 23 with Taylor and McBreen present. Pitcher Sindamsan sent word to President Dovey he is pleased, while Cy Young remains hopeful about returning to baseball.
At the Hub Theatre yesterday moving pictures of the 20 round Philadelphia Jack O'Brien versus Tommy Burns race shown from Los Angeles Thanksgiving. Burns the aggressor, O'Brien running and holding, Jeffries referee. result a draw. Pictures praised as best of the sort and shown daily this week at 3 and 7:15.
A new Roxbury basketball team claims strong speed and depth with Gheradini and Redden slotted as guards, Cronin McCarthy and Donovan at forwards, and Lawson at center. The squad debuts at Vine Street Church Hall on Dudley Street against Brighton A. A. Seeking home and away games with fast opposition.
Grantland Rice ranks American League clubs noting Boston’s strong lineup with Young Tannehill Dineen and Winter. Cooney of Roxbury draws New England attention as managers seek to sign him. Bob Unglaub faces the national commission before Boston, likely under $4500 terms. Hugh McBreen tracks weather as he plans to Maine to sign Parent and Carrigan.
Joe Jeanette knocks out Jim Jeffords in the seventh round of a 15 round match at Casco Athletic Club in Portland, after flooring him 11 times. Jeanette dominated from the second round, while Johnnie Fraser defeated Young Willitt in the seventh of a 10 round bout.
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