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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
13
The American Association and major leagues plan to expand to four cities Cincinnati Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland with possible Chicago addition. A gambling suppression resolution was passed to bar gamblers from parks and stamp out the third base stand trade, with Boston highlighted as a focal point.
Presidents Johnson and Thomas C. Irvington indicated reservations about swift changes as talks circulated on expanding the American Association to 12 clubs. Cities proposed include Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with clubs in parks replacing new grounds to test a potential third minor league. The plan aims to open territory and curb outlaw organizations while awaiting broader league decisions.
In Cleveland on February 15 Jack Sullivan met Syracuse’s Howard Morrow, Tommy Ryan’s protege, in a lively clash under new rules. The bout ended in a draw with both boxers exchanging advantage. Sullivan led early but Morrow rallied, drawing blood and earning a near-even decision. Local promoters demand changes to the police stoppage rule.
The Acme A A Jamaica Plain will hold a smoke tag night at Jamaica Hall next Tuesday. The athletic program features club swinging hand balancing boxing and wrestling for amateur and professional entrants.
Jack Dillon was unable to box Jack Twin Sullivan in Cleveland last night after injuring his arm in training. Howard Morrow of Syracuse replaced him on short notice.
Robert McLean of Chicago and Oakley Bush of Vancouver led preliminaries in the international speed championships at the Boston Arena last night.
McLean dominated with perfect five heat wins and dazzling straight speed. Bush won four heats but faltered in the 88-yard event due to a last-lap tumble. Gunderson Raad Jensen and others also posted strong showings across the program. Dolly Pederson earned a half mile berth after defeating Gladys Lyon in a match race.
Joseph P. Kennedy of Boston will coach Harvard's freshman baseball with Dr. Sexton and the varsity manager. Tryouts begin next Monday afternoon as candidates report to the batting cage. Kennedy played for Boston Latin and earned a freshman letter in Harvard Yale game.
Brown defeated Cornell 44 to 16 at the Colgate Hoyt pool in Providence. Mumford won three events and swam on Brown’s relay to pace the victory, with Smith adding points in several races and taking the 80 yard dash by a slim margin. The meet featured Brown sweeping all events except the distance plunge.
Billy Marchant hailed as Englands best featherweight defeated Louis De Ponthieu of France in a 10 round national sporting club bout. Marchant led every round except the second when De Ponthieu connected a solid right and left to the jaw.
Eddie Murphy of Boston challenges Packey McFarland for a rematch after their South Bend clash. Murphy, unmarked, impressed with a fierce pace and clean punches, while Packey bore a black eye, split lip, and bruised nose. The Boston slugger led late and earned a close verdict amid crowded exchanges.
The B. A. A and Intercolonials plan a five game series. The winner earns a $100 cap from the Arena. Dates are to be decided by a three member committee including a team rep and Arena Manager Lougee. Games may occur anytime next week.
Melvin Sheppard the runner has reenlisted in a Brooklyn regiment after a prior honorable discharge. The commander of his old unit approved the enlistment and Sheppard now takes up service in good standing, clearing the way for Olympic competition eligibility.
Dartmouth wins opening winter festivities basketball game over Williams 20 to 12 on new gym floor. Fouls slowed play and captain Wallace led Williams with five points. Red Loudon starred for Dartmouth, while Loudon, Margeson and Sisson scored from the floor. Time two 20 minute halves.
Sevrino of Boston defeats Al Benedict of New York by knockout in the ninth round of a double six round bout. Sevrino dominates from the start with a hard right hook in round two and a late flurry in the ninth ends the match as Benedict collapses across the ropes. Benny Burke of Boston and Shadow McCormick of Lewiston fought a preliminary six rounds.
New York February reports show National League magnates ending spring meetings without a Donlin Campbell exchange. Ward rejects Donlin trade amid Campbell uncertainty as clubs consider possible later deals. Rules committees discuss box lowering. drafting season shortened. major leagues set new contract and roster limits.
At Revere the Wolcott school basketball five defeated the Malden YMCA employed boys team 24 to 3. The size difference drove the result with Jackson Kerrigan and White starring for Wolcott while Porter and Wells led Malden.
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