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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
8
Exeter, N H Feb 18 The Dartmouth freshman hockey team handed Exeter its first home defeat in two years by a 2 1 score. The ice was soft slowing skating but the game was the year's most exciting.
Proctor opened scoring for Dartmouth freshmen in the second period after a pass from Murphy who skated the length of the rink. Paisley scored the winner for Dartmouth with a minute left as Martin tied Exeter earlier. Ross and Paisley starred for the freshmen while Martin and Davis led Exeter.
Chicago officials report Charles H. Weeghman and associates owed more than half a million dollars after the 1915 season, linked to their Chicago Federal league club operations.
In the first round of the National Singles Championship at the Tennis and Racquet Club, J A Thorne Chicago defeated H C Clark Boston in five games 15-7 2-15 6-15 18-18 15-9. N W Cabot of the Tennis and Racquet Club beat Hewitt Morgan in straight sets 15-6 15-10 15-11. Mortimer of Tuxedo defeated Constantine Hutchins 15-8 13-15 15-8 15-7, while Cabot advanced by dispatching Morgan. Clarence C Pell of Tuxedo prepared for Barrett Wendell Jr. at 11 o clock.
Freeport Illinois February 18 Jack Warhop former pitcher for the New York Americans who lives here announced he had signed with the St. Louis Nationals.
Harvard President Lowell told the Haverford Alumni banquet that colleges should prioritize intellectual training over athletics. He warned many colleges have forgotten their main aim and chase publicity to boost enrollment. Walter Hinchman acted as toastmaster with addresses from Isaac Sharpless and Theodore Richardson.
In a nostalgic ad like phrasing, a man speaks of moderation and the wonder of a mellow whiskey. The text references a Non-Refillable Bottle and a legendary Whiskey- Wilson-Real Wilson-That's All.
Jess Willard explains shifting the Moran bout from March 8 to March 25 to respect Ash Wednesday and the religious beliefs of friends and fans. He notes he would have fought on the original date if required and recalls a past Havana bout moved to avoid Easter Sunday.
In a letter from St. Louis Ed Konetchy expresses pleasure at being traded to the Boston Braves. He praises the city and Stallings team, lauds pitchers Knetzer and Allen, and notes Boston’s pennant chances. He pledges hard work to help win the title and says he is ready to start when needed.
Ticket office at Clark's Hotel offers theatre tickets for Washington's Birthday. Cup contest tonight features Howe with note 177 Ah Meson Ave. Al Moore's Banjo Orchestra performs.
Newton High defeated Medford High 2 to 1 in a fast hockey match. Prendergast scored Medford's goal and Eaton plus Hughes tallied for Newton as Medford played with five men for parts of the game. The win keeps Newton in a top tie with Arlington as both remain undefeated.
In a mid afternoon dual meet at Commerce track the High School of Commerce defeated Lynn English High 43 to 25. O'Brien and Mullen won shot put to boost Commerce, and the relay sealed the victory. Friberg and Colvin led running events for Lynn English or Commerce with several firsts and seconds recorded in sprints, middle distances, and field events.
Frankie Mack of Speachmont defeated Tommy O’Keefe of Philadelphia in the fourth round of a 12 frame contest last evening, a feature bout that slated to headline the card.
New Haven Conn February 18 Nelson M Pie Way Yale s premier pitcher will be ineligible for the nine this spring due to the three year rule. Way played a year at Norwich University before Yale and has already pitched two years at Yale making him ineligible.
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