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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1912
Page
13
Constantine Hutchins of Boston defeats F W B Smith of Baltimore in three of four to capture the national squash championship of America at the B A A. Smith had previously beaten F S White of Philadelphia, the two year title holder.
Stanislaus Zbyszko, the Pole, defeated Giovanni Raicevich, the Italian, in a wrestling match at Madison Square Garden. Sam Langford and Jim Barry were described as using familiar tricks, with Langford again busy around the scene and notes of past mercies and anticipated gate receipts.
Chicago February 12 President Ban B Johnson of the American league foresees two clubs in his baseball orbit showing marked improvement in 1912 compared to 1911. The teams he highlights are Cleveland and Boston.
The American league head cites Cleveland and Boston as real contenders with the Philadelphia Athletics for the championship. He notes Jake Stahl joining Boston boosts defense and infield, while McAleer builds the Red Sox around strong outfield pitching. Cleveland's Harry Davis leads Naps and White Sox as co factors in a tight pennant race.
The ninth annual banquet and reunion of the Middlesex Sportsmen Association drew about 175 attendees at the Quincy House. President N. J. Hardy led the banquet and officers for the coming year were elected, including Hardy as president and C. W. Whire, H. S. Farmer, Wa. Wield, Howard Munroe, and E. N. Burnes as vice-presidents. The group has 360 members and growing. Guests included Dr. George W. Field and George H. Graham of the Massachusetts commissioners of fisheries and game, Rep. John Mitchell, Salem D. Charles, and Henry W. Kimball. Chauncey J. Hawkins gave a lecture on The Big Game of Our Northern Woods with stereopticon illustrations.
Cambridge Latin and Medford High battled to a 6 all tie after three extra periods of five minutes each. Cambridge hinged on Davy Greene and Captain Fahey led Medford with multiple scorers Dinsmore Streeter Fahey Thomas Sands Greene and Baker. Referee Is and umpires Kane and Martin. Timers Cox and another official. Attendance 500.
Eddie Mé Goorty of Oshkosh earned a six round draw with Barney Williams of Philadelphia in Pittsburg, failing to win in a night of boxing. The result disappointed local fans.
The match featured near constant alternation with Hutchins steady at net and Smith dazzling defensively. Hutchins edged the final set 17 16 and clinched the title by taking the last three aces after Smith led 14 11.
Colonial took three of four points from Arlington Boat Club in Amateur Boston Pin league. Drisko led Colonial with a high single 126 and three-string total 388. At Dalton Club Newburyport the home team swept four points from Dudley.
Melrose High routed Rindge Technical School 6 to 0 in the Interscholastic league contest at the Boston Arena. Melrose dominated with constant pressure, while Buckley and White stood out on defense and Wanamaker, Hanson, and Gately starred for the winners. Attendance was 350 with Buckley assessed two penalties for tripping.
The Toronto University hockey squad, leading the Canadian varsity title race, defeated the Wanderers of New York, leaders of the amateur league, by a wide margin at St rink with a final score of 8 to ?.
In a catchweight match intended as best two falls, Zbyszko won the only fall after Rakcevich failed to rise from a Nelson leg hold that targeted the shoulder. The fall came at 4 minutes 62 seconds as the crowd cheered the decisive finish.
Fragmentary notes list multiple playgrounds including Ashmont Neponset Billings Gibson Street Savin Hill Charlestown Wood Island Cottage Roslindale Strandway and Commonwealth. Marks indicate good conditions with occasional fair ratings and ward references.
Fourteen bouts highlighted Pat Green of Cambridge dominating the 105 pound class at Cedar Hall in North Cambridge. Green earned the title with wins including a semifinal over Barney Snyder and a final over Joe Buonapaine, amid sturdy opposition from Eddie Sullivan and others.
Dave Deshler of Boston defeated Fighting Dick Hyland in all 12 rounds, but referee Flanigan ruled a draw. Hyland suffered damaged eyes by midfight as fans clamored to halt the bout. Deshler emerged unmarked and controlled much of the action with his left hand and clinches.
New York's Knockout Brown edged Billy Galley of Australia for six rounds at the American Athletic Club in Philadelphia. The bout was decided by a shade in Brown's favor with rounds split evenly in the early action and Brown taking rounds two four and six.
Carl Morris the Oklahoma giant outboxed Jim Stewart in ten rounds at the Carlisle Athletic Club Brooklyn. Stewart, billed as Morris’s equal, lasted the distance mainly by clinging and retreating, with Morris dominating each round.
Colonel Hedges heads to the Chicago meeting of the American League to land ball players in trades. With little trading this winter, he must act soon to bolster his club.
The sketches recall Langford repeatedly defeating Barry at the Armory Club and in other cities, with promoters falling for the tactics until skeptical crowds soured. Sam hopes a rematch in Australasia, following a close 20 round decision, might go his way.
Chicago reports Packey McFarland and Eddie Murphy finishing training for a 10 round clash in South Bend Indiana on Wednesday night. Both express confidence in a popular decision and wagers reflect local belief McFarland will win despite a swollen left eye. Referee Ka W Smith named official as weigh-in approaches.
Newton High dominated Milton High 7 to 0 at Cunningham rink. Gustafson of Milton stood out with several fine saves. Scouts noted Newton High's superior play in all phases as Tucson scored three, Forte added two, and Gould contributed one. Referee Sears. Umpires Stanley and McGowan. Time two periods of 20 and 10 minutes.
New York Feb 12 George V Tuoher the Boston wrestling promoter clinched the match between Henry Ordeman and the winner of the Zbyszko Raicevich contest to wrestle to a finish in Mechanics Building Boston on Monday evening Feb 19 Ordeman is rated as the best American wrestler other than Gotch and has chased the Polish champion Zbyszko since their Detroit draw 15 months ago Promoter Tuohey met bids from Chicago Minneapolis and Salt Lake City to secure the bout
A fragment notes that professional noise and lawn arrivals from D Rockefeller's Chicago University athletics in tennis, basketball, ball, and track are labeled brutal, suggesting schedules are hard to fill.
Harvard officials learn that George von AL Meyer Jr. will miss the remainder of the season after a coasting accident at his Hamilton home. Meyer, son of the Navy Secretary, starred in freshmen and varsity rowing and was a key figure for Harvard. Meanwhile B A A and University of Toronto hockey teams prepare for a pivotal Arena clash as both sides seek wins.
Washington catcher Gabby Street has spent nine seasons behind the bat and hopes to reach 1000 games this year. He seeks to extend his durability and contribute offensively as the season progresses.
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