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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1919
Page
15
Professor Robert Corwin head of Yale's athletic committee comments today on newspaper accounts of the Harvard Princeton Yale athletic conference held in New York. He addresses the tone and accuracy of reporting.
In New York the chairmen of athletic boards discussed resuming intercollegiate contests after World War I. The meeting focused on schedules and eligibility for students whose studies were interrupted by military service. Officials denied plans to form a pool to exclude other universities, stressing no radical changes to familiar competitors.
Eddie Farrell resumes duties at Soldiers Field after serving with the Aviation Corps in Texas. He will team with coach Pooch Donovan to train Harvard cross country and distance runners, forming a formidable running squad for the season.
At a special Boston Yacht Club meeting at Rowe's Wharf the group voted to dispose of the Hull station property. Title will be taken by Margaret A Conway whose husband is a prominent Boston lawyer with a Hull summer residence.
The text describes forming a summer club at an ideal Hull Bay location near Hull Hill with a main clubhouse and cottages used as dormitories. It traces ownership and renamings from Hull Yacht Club to Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club and later absorption by Boston Yacht Club. The Boston Club plans to keep floats at Hull and maintain a landing station near existing wharfs.
Chicago Feb 17 Jess Willard heavyweight champion was officially advised by Tex Rickard that Jack Dempsey will be his opponent for the championship fight on July 4. Rickard said he merely conveyed the opponent choice per contract and that site selection will await bids and careful review. Willard, who recently sold circus equipment for 47000 in Kansas City, plans light training within two weeks.
Baseball clubs face a slow spring as players hold back on signing new contracts. Despite optimism for a strong season, few players have signed with the 16 major league teams, leaving rosters less filled than usual at this stage.
A Boston Globe report notes three Red Sox players have signed contracts while many others protest wage reductions as training nears. Del Gainer left without signing and several stars threaten retirement if terms do not improve, threatening team harmony and pennant chances.
Albany file reports the second session bill to legalize boxing exhibitions. Malone proposes a bi partisan athletic commission with governor appointments and salaries for two members plus a deputy and secretary. Twelve round bouts without decision would be allowed. Gibbs seeks 10 round contests with a decision.
Heinie Zimmerman traveled from the Bronx to sign his contract for the 1919 season after a lengthy talk with John McGraw, and appeared satisfied with the agreement.
The article argues Mathewson would fit well as head of the national boxing commission, noting his lack of business ties to baseball, deep knowledge of the sport, and national respect. It also surveys boxing politics, trainer changes at Princeton, and upcoming Millrose and Wanamaker events with multiple sports figures named.
Chester A. Jenkins announces standing broad jump and low hurdles added to the Greater Boston interscholastic track meet. Post entries extend to tomorrow for these events. Over 200 entries exist as Wakefield, Lynn English, Medford, Brookline, and others prepare for the Saturday meet at East Newton Street Armory.
Captain Christy Mathewson arrived back in New York from France aboard the Rotterdam ending hopes of a 1925 World Series featuring the Giants against the Paris Green Sox. The famed former Big Six pitcher stirred memories as he touched down, dispelling lingering prestige of a three-team clash in baseball’s future.
Matty Mathewson discusses French baseball futility and gas school banter during his Washington stint after World War I service. Boxing notes cover Eagan card, Wakefield amateur tourney, Watertown Arsenal event, Robson’s Malden return and future foes, plus Willard–Dempsey talk and bouts at the Grand Opera House with Regan vs Lewis.
Eddie Casey and Tom Enright, Harvard stars, will remain at Cambridge and take active roles in college life. Enright appeared in a baseball uniform at Soldiers Field as Coach Duffy develops him as a pitcher while Casey joins the senior class committee and plans football after baseball duty.
Willard not fussy about venue meets Tex Rickard promoter and says he is willing to go to South America if needed for the July 4 title bout with Jack Dempsey, with location undetermined.
Milton Academy earned its 10th straight win by routing Arlington High 4 to 0 at Cunningham Rink Fast Milton. Ladd Phillips and Clark starred for Milton while Bower Murphy and Smith led Arlington. Referee Parsons Davis timer Wubbard and 175 in attendance.
Charlie Parker of South End edged Howard McRea after 12 ferocious rounds at Central A C in Boston. McRea foul tendencies and Parker’s infighting, especially Parker’s right hand, decided the verdict as fans favored a draw, with Parker showing the tougher work in the latter rounds.
Noble & Greenough wins the meet at Dexter's Field Brookline with 38 1 half points, Roxbury Latin 21 1 half. Stars Jack Buchanan and Wingate each secure two firsts including the 40 yard dash 5.0 seconds and 800 yard run 1 minute 28.8 seconds.
The text notes rising incomes while smokers upgrade tastes and highlights Co. C. A. Clear as New England’s longtime dependable ten-cent brand.
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