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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
7
A championship at stake for one club and a chance to tie for the lead. The B A A seven meets the Arena Hockey Club at Boston Arena in the Amateur league series for a sensational showdown.
The Unicorn seven hold a one game lead but a loss may force a top tie and a playoff for the championship. The Arena Hockey Club seeks payback after a season setback while Raymie Skilton’s return and Huntington's pivot choice loom over tonight's decisive rubber match.
The Greater Boston interscholastic track and field meet at the Boston Y M C A draws more than 250 entries from 25 schools this afternoon. Walter Whalen of Dean Academy looms to break the 5 feet 9 1 2 inch high jump record, while Thomas Dignan of Wakefield High aims for a 12 pound shot mark above 45 feet. Newton High seeks to defend the shield as English High Wakefield High and Boston College High enter strong lineups.
Mike Crowley of Malden defeated Charley Sheppard of New York in a 16 round main event at the Commercial A. C. last night. Pat McCarthy of Roxbury beat Patsey DeLucca in a rugged 10 rounder while Sears of East Boston bested Patsey Green of Cambridge. Dan McCormack of East Boston stopped Cooko Collins of Charlestown in one round.
Noble and Greenough swept the triangular meet at the Stadium scoring 45 points to Roxbury Latin 17 and Volkmann 1. Nobles led with five of seven firsts. Bolster of Roxbury Latin set a 1000 yard meet record.
The 2nd annual New England checker players meet in Bowdoin square at the Revere House banquet hall. Events begin at 10 a.m. with Frank L. McClellan facing E. A. Williams of Wells. Later 200 players compete in Boston vs All New England.
Chicago February 16 Cy Williams outfielder with the Chicago Nationals signs a 1917 contract. President Weeghman says every player must sign before camp at Pasadena California next Tuesday night. Players failing to agree will be dropped from the club.
TO PROMOTE ATHLETICS MAYNARD Feb 16. The Maynard High School Athletic Association has been organized at the local high school with Walter Mullin as president. Other officials include Vice-president Walter Courtney secretary Wa ine Tervo and treasurer Principal Horace Bates.
Brighton High School travels to Concord River for an afternoon ice hockey game against Concord High School seven led by manager Harry Clark. The scheduled matchup fills an open date with a local rivalry on the riverfront ice.
The National League releases its 1917 schedule with Chicago as the venue for conflicts labeled on June 24 and September 9 and 16. The schedule outlines key match dates and locations for the league's baseball standings.
Al Shrubb writing from Bowmanville Ontario notes Jole Ray appears on track to break the world amateur two mile mark once held by Shrubb after his 1904 Glasgow record. The piece cites racing history and hints at competition among Warward Dartmouth and Pennsylvania athletes in Mechanics Building indoor tri-meet. Dartmouth favored in total points, Harvard aiming for high scores with Bill Meanix debuting in Penn Harvard Dartmouth meet.
President W F Baker and star pitcher Grover C Alexander met in Philadelphia to discuss terms for the coming season. No agreement was reached and they will confer again next Tuesday. Alexander seeks a three year contract at 15000 dollars annually. The club has offered 1000 dollars yearly plus a 1000 bonus for 25 wins, with a possible small raise.
J H MacAlman and J W Maguire return from six weeks in Florida where they played golf at Belleair. Fred Dayton named general sales manager of Ajax Rubber Company. John N Willys offers Willys Overland support to Wilson. I A Howell hosts complimentary dinner in Boston. Liberty car distributor for New England. Walter Bliss wrapping up Goodyear duties in New York and hosts farewell dinners as he moves on.
This evening at the Cambridge Y M C A pool Technology’s natators face Brown’s swimming team. Brown beat C C N Y 32 18 last Friday, while Technology defeated the same team 40 20 in a triangular meet last Saturday. The encounter is expected to be close and interesting.
The article notes Fred Fulton’s success since 1913, with mentions of Al Palzer holding a knockout edge over Fulton in a 1914 Hudson bout and Carl Morris forcing Fulton to quit in April 1914. It also cites a foul loss to Morris and raises questions about sprint speeds. It tracks Fan-Fred Snodgrass joining the Giants in 1908 and later the Braves through 1915, with no renewed contract.
Princeton University announced today it has abolished the two sport rule. A new ruling allows a student to participate in any number of sports during any two seasons of the college year.
Mechanic Arts track team posted a 48 to 29 victory over Boston Latin at the East Armory yesterday afternoon. The Mechanic boys captured five of the first eight places and had four runners finish second in their events.
The Middlesex School seven of Concord travels to Milton Academy in Milton this afternoon for their annual season finale game marking the end of the 1917 ice hockey season.
Chester D. Thomas, Red Sox catcher, signed contract filed at local offices. Contract came by mail from Medicine Lodge, Kansas. He noted slight overweight but asked to report to training camp early. Secretary Johnny Lane approved an arrival at Hot Springs by March 1 to begin conditioning.
Newark reports the International league adopted the 1917 schedule with 112 games opening April 17. Buffalo faces Newark while Rochester meets Richmond among other openings. President Lannin will run Buffalo again as Providence may change ownership. Dave Shean sold to Cincinnati Nationals for second base.
Terry Brooks faces Gilbert Gallant in an anticipated bout at the Grand Opera House next Tuesday night. Brooks, a welterweight contender who has defeated many opponents, believes he has a strong chance against Gallant, a fellow heavyweight rival.
Bat Nelson sets a $100 appearance forfeit to face Pierce Mathews of St. Louis in a 12 round bout scheduled for the night of March 17 in that city.
Plaza A C plans boxing and other sports in the near future with talks of Darcy vs Levin in Milwaukee if slating for next month falls through. Willard Fulton fights in New York are unlikely. possible Milwaukee venue if it occurs. Other notes include Jackson declining a 10 rounder at the Armory A A show and Butler Robson challenge stirring boxing clubs.
In a letter to the Sporting Editor J.86 Dorchester urges a fans' fraternity to ensure fair play, arguing owners profit while players demand better wages. He accuses magnates of deception and claims clubs are money makers with bidders ready when franchises sell.
Nashville report says Hub Purdue a veteran NL pitcher who had planned retirement has accepted terms with the Louisville American Association club and will play this season.
St John’s Prep defeated Boston English High 2 to 1 in Danvers today in a heated hockey game. Goals were scored by White and Donovan for St John’s with Callahan adding one for English High. Referee Cody, goal umpires Coffin and Walsh, timer Cotter. periods 20 and 15 minutes.
The Dartmouth college hockey team beat Williams College 4 to 1 in Williamstown on February 16. The win highlights Dartmouth's strong offensive showing and solid goaltending against Williams.
The Yale freshman hockey team coached by Fred Rocque crushed Harvard freshmen 8 to 1 at the Boston Arena. Eight goals were directed into Harvard’s net, with a ninth misdirected into Yale’s. Goaltender Poindexter starred for Yale as Harvard failed to score.
Yale 1920 defeats Harvard 1920 with an 8 to 1 score as Yale youth stars shine in a two-half game. Lawrence, Sargent and Ingalls spearhead a fast start and a second-half surge, while Ingalls nets Harvard’s lone reply.
The annual indoor track meet between Technology freshmen and Lowell High School is set for this evening at Lowell. The event has grown into a notable rivalry and promises to be especially engaging this year.
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