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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
10
The column previews Willard Moran discussions in Chicago style, notes Moran’s doubts but predicts a strong bout. It mentions Harold Janvrin in Charlestown with a trophy surprise, Ted Meredith’s return and a coast race threat from Fran Rieinen. Bloom’s camp and Leonard tape controversy also loom.
Jaffejsport notes Abel Kiviat failed to place on the New Yorker and faces a likely end to his distance racing after a suspended AAU status. The piece compares his style to Joie Ray and Tommy Conneff, noting his potential in mile events this year.
The letter questions whether a champion can lose a title in a no decision bout at weight limit. It asks how to award prizes in a bowling contest with one prize for one bowler, considering ties. It queries the Mandot White result, Benny Leonard’s nationality and navy service, Jeffries’s abdication, Hart’s claim, and mentions letters for Tim Looney and others.
Parker W. Whittemore of Brookline shot 41 37 78 to top the Pinehurst round robin qualifying. Robert Hunter of Noroton Heights Conn. and the Wee burn Club were second by five strokes. Twenty eight players qualified for the main event while the rest moved to consolation divisions. M. Robinson of Harbor Beach earned the best net score with a handicap drop to 75 from 101.
In New York on February 15 five doubles pairs advanced toward the semifinals of the national indoor tennis championship. Harvard veterans Washburn and Dabney won their match easily, while W. C. Grant with G. Shaffer and Ring with Smith along with A. B. Cragin also cleared two rounds. R. L. Murray of California is set to face Dr. A. W. Waite of Dublin University in the singles.
A matinee at the Charles River Speedway drew a good turnout as nine races unfolded on heavy footing. Tommy Hay won heat two in the class H pacing and ultimately triumphed in the event. Monocle and Roy Underwood also posted strong showings in a day of close finishes and extra heats.
Milton Academy announces 16 game baseball schedule led by Captain Garrill Swigert and coach Arthur Haley. The slate runs from April 8 at Milton against Huntington School to May 30 hosting St George's School with opponents including Roxbury Latin Middlesex School and Harvard junior teams.
At the mid winter meeting minor rule changes were adopted with no material effect on harness racing. Elected officers for 1816 include President W. P. Ijams of Terre Haute Indiana, Vice-President Thomas H. Gill of Milwaukee Wisconsin, and Secretary-Treasurer William H. Knight of Chicago.
A fragmentary record mentions a game between two leagues involving Boston and Harvard Club figures. Names such as Sortwell Hutch, Hicks, Wanamaker Huntington, Clifford Skilton, Chadwick, Foster, and Fred Rocque appear among a list of players or officials in a partial summary.
A pair of questions will be settled in tonight's two league games at the local rink. The Boston area teams B A A and the Harvard Club meet to gauge real championship chances in the amateur hockey league.
The Harvard Club faces key tests tonight as it trails in Amateur League and must win to keep title hopes alive, while in the Boston League the club seeks to upset leaders with two defeats against it. Harvard leads goals with 21 and Bob Phillips tops scorers at 10, in a clash highlighting Skilton vs Phillips and Arena Hockey Club’s tactical lessons.
Chicago February 15 The American League president B B Johnson announced the Cleveland club was sold to a syndicate not including Harry Sinclair. Details will be released in a few days and no change in management is expected. Lee Fohl has signed for the 1916 season.
Frank Allen of Chalmers Motor Co announces rising demand for the Six-Forty model with a price increase set for March 1. Shoppers in New England place orders now. Bill Ralph in Boston sought an order from Jack Hamilton who had the funds. It was a yearlong duel for the Bay State Automobile Club.
Marty McHale, a spitball specialist and former Maine standout, rejoined the Boston American League club after being secured from the New York Highlanders. Manager Bill Carrigan aims for a strong season as McHale regains form and joins the big league rotation.
Don Carlos Patrick Ragan will depart from Omaha, Nebraska, today for Had dock, Georgia, to report at Ross Stallings plantation as requested. The Braves notified offices at Fenway yesterday that he will join the rest of the pitching staff for a preliminary tuning up before Miami training.
Announcement says next season and likely all future Army Navy games will be played in New York City. Dr J William White, chairman of the University of Pennsylvania committees on the Army and Navy football game, stated the plan in Philadelphia.
New Haven Feb 15 Yale easily defeated Williams 4 to 8 tonight leading 17 to 4 at halftime. Williams did not score from the floor until the final five minutes of the game.
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