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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
11
The piece portrays John L. Sullivan as a witty, health conscious figure offering banter about water intake, stock losses, and a philosophy of living. It recounts anecdotes from Boston to England, his generosity, sharp humor, and advice on diet, exercise, and avoiding worry.
President Hempstead of the New York National league club said plans to use the Newark grounds for Sunday baseball between National and American league teams were informally discussed by the revenue committee, but no definite decision was made.
The winner of the John Kilonis versus Bull Montana bout will face Mike Yokel, the world middleweight champion, at the Grand Opera House wrestling carnival. Ross lingers for a shot at Kilonis if he defeats Furst in their rematch.
Report from Chicago claims Joe Tinker will replace Fielder Jones as manager of the St. Louis Browns, with an official announcement due before March first. The notice follows Jones’ earlier statement that he would return to manage the club.
An eleventh hour change forced by the club physician elevated Walter Butler to meet Frankie Mack of Beachmont at the Armory A A. last night. The Mack Butler bout proved a hard fought main event with Butler earning a decisive victory.
The column discusses Benny Valger and Gus Lewis with conflicting claims over a bantamweight title and a potential bout in Boston with tradesmen Doc Bagley and Tommy Shea noted. It also questions why Marin Plestina is ignored in the title scene while promoters and managers debate matchups and side bets amid wrestling nostalgia.
Mack led early with a strong start and pressured Butler who absorbed a split lip. Butler's sixth round surge and later rounds swung momentum as he overwhelmed Mack with body punches and a sharp uppercut. Mack faded while Butler pressed, the decision in doubt until the final rounds. Noonan and Buckley drew. Mitchell defeated Cassell.
The Boston Wanderers beat the Navy Yard second team 2 to 1 at the Arena. Leo Singhes scored the winning goal 8 minutes into the second period as the teams fought a tight, evenly matched game. Final lineups and officials are listed with goal, umpire, timer details.
Lieutenant Wilfred Olsen will direct athletic activities at the navy yard replacing Lieutenant J. K. Park who will focus on aviation duties. Olsen, an East Boston native, has prior direction experience on two battleships and led the bowling tour for Archie Walsh through New England.
Arrangements may send the Navy team to Canada for games Friday and Saturday nights. The Sons of Ireland have invited the sailors to visit Montreal and Toronto for one game in each city. A decision will be made today. If approved, the crew leaves this afternoon for Montreal to face the Sons of Ireland. Tom Howard, the Navy coverpoint, will miss two weeks due to quarantine at his training station.
New York February 19 The order to show cause why H H Frazee should not be held in contempt of court was dropped after he paid 2400 dollars to the Baseball Players Fraternity The payment satisfied the fraternity's judgment against the Boston club over salary owed to pitcher Kurt Hagerman after he was released under contract Attorneys for both sides agreed to dismiss the contempt order
A track medal found and turned over to the Post sporting department awaits the rightful owner. It was issued in 194 by the New Hampshire I A A. The owner may claim it by applying to the office and showing proper identification.
The Huntington School swimming meet with English High was postponed to late this week or early next. Captain Russell and four other Huntington swimmers are listed as sick.
The Washington's Birthday observance at Camp Devens will feature the largest cross country race in New England. About 8000 men from two brigades will compete for individual prizes and a company cup over a 24 mile course, per Lt. R. C. Deming, division athletic officer.
The 151st Brigade will run two and a half miles in service uniform starting at 1:00 AM at the main parade ground, with the 301st and 302d Infantry Regiments checked by companies, and finish at the YMCA auditorium. A 2:00 PM session will repeat for the 152d Brigade, including the 808th and 804th Regiments, amid expected keen competition.
Metropolitan Athletic Association plans a Saturday night meet at the 47th Regiment Armory Brooklyn featuring a mile run for the Army and Navy with Yale’s Lt Johnny Overton and rivals Lt Anderson Willie Gordon and Sid Leslie.
The piece urges readers to contact Professor Irving Fisher of Yale and notes Joe Lannin will attend the Boston Checker Club tournament at the Revere House for Washington's Birthday. It also highlights schoolboy prospects Bart Macchin and Billy Burke, and mentions Billy Miske versus Jack Dempsey in heavyweight chatter from the West.
The first five finishers choose 24 hour passes or Smile age books, next five receive prizes passed up by victors, and the top brigade earns a prize cup. Additional brigade races lead to later camp championship matchups.
A letter asks for Tufts football team manager details. Boston and Wells Memorial Checker clubs announce a Washington's Birthday match, open to players within ten miles of Boston. Inquiries request secretaries’ contact for full information.
If weather allows the Middlesex School team from Concord will attempt to play the Interscholastic Hockey league match against Medford High School today at the Middlesex rink in Concord.
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