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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
13
The bout between Lang and Langford ended with Langford the winner after Lang struck a downed opponent. Seven thousand witnessed the match as Lang was disqualified in round six for a punch after Langford was down.
Sam Langford plans a final surge to win the heavyweight title from Jack Johnson, having defeated top rivals except Johnson McVey and Kaufman. He eyes a Paris meeting with McVey perhaps within months and believes he can topple the American- in Parisian rival if Kaufman agrees. Fans from Philadelphia head to Manchester for Fitzgerald Morris, with big names and trains from several cities.
More than 100 local runners entered the annual 10 mile Armory A A cross country run to start at 10 AM from Tremont street in front of the clubhouse. Notables include Hackett Brookline Gym Clarence De Mar James Henigan T B Piggett Patrick Catelene A B Horne and John Halfenstine amid a course via Montgomery Dartmouth Beacon to the reservoir and back.
Leach Cross won a popular decision over Johnny Marto at the Fairmont Athletic Club in New York. Cross fought cleanly and outboxed Marto who at timesused fouls.
Eddie Murphy of South Boston defeated Young Sammy Smith of Philadelphia over ten rounds in Boston. Smith backed away throughout, showing poor distance judgment while Murphy dominated with superior boxing. The undercard featured Mayo over Murray, a Myers draw with Flanagan, Miller over Smith, and a next week card announced.
Dartmouth defeated Tufts 27 to 19 in Goddard gym. Dartmouth led 20 to 4 at halftime as Tufts rallied briefly after Ellins left the game. Mullen starred for Dartmouth. Quilty and Ellins led Tufts in scoring and defense. Attendance 500.
Providence defeats Worcester by 6 to 5 while New Haven wins over Pawtucket 10 to 3 and Fall River edges Taunton 5 to 4 in the brief score summaries from regional games.
Dartmouth battles Technology tonight in a closely matched final on the Tech schedule at Technology Gym on Garrison Street. Captain Johnny Mullen of Dartmouth brings a large Green contingent, following a Tufts game, as freshmen and sophomores clash in an earlier test.
National president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians James J. Regan from St. Paul was warmly greeted in Faneuil Hall Boston last evening. County and state boards, auxiliary members, and local divisions escorted him. Speakers included Rev P J O Donnell Major Thomas Walsh Councillor Timothy Buckley Miss Elizabeth A Dowd and Regan.
The Crescent hockey club defeated Brookline H C 7 to 1 at the Boston Arena in the Boston League series. Skilton scored four goals for Crescent, with additional markers by Roque Fritz Davenport Hedland and others. Time was two twenty minute halves.
In Hanover on February 21 1914 Dartmouth freshmen beat Andover 27 to 15. Highlights include Sisson and Snow scoring for Dartmouth and Hay and Gould starring for Andover. Attendance reported at 450.
St Mark's beat Marlboro High School 4 to 2 at Southboro. Coolidge and Smith starred for St Mark's while Dalrymple excelled for Marlboro. The game featured substitutes and a dip in teamwork, with two 15 minute periods and refs by Ervin.
Ed Rizen and Stanley Karp will meet Thursday night in a finish match at the Columbia. The winner faces Sam Anderson, then the winner faces Willoughby, sparking great interest among wrestling fans eager to see Anderson oppose Willoughby for a crack at the Cleveland middleweight title.
The St Josephs T A S faces the Knickerbockers of Brockton this afternoon and Crescent A C of Woonsocket this evening. Both games are at Blossom Street wardroom.
The Hale House Midgets won 6 to 5 against Wabbard A C at the North End Union last night. Rothmann and Sliney led the scoring for the Midgets with most points.
Boston’s Deshler defeats New Yorker Stone after 10 slow rounds in Albany. Deshler led early, and Stone covered up in the 10th.
Bronchos manager John Ganzel signs pitcher Bernie Mauer of Syracuse. Ganzel praises the youngster for nerves under pressure in clutch bowling games and notes his reputation as a top demon bowler in the Eastern league.
A historical brief notes a price change for Ky Taylor whiskey at a per gallon rate of around $1, reflecting market adjustments and local commerce reporting. It mentions the term per gallon in connection with the product and local trade context.
Samuel A. Segee defeated William H. Colcord for the Republican nomination and lost to Colcord for the Democratic nomination in a historic joint caucus in Revere. Segee won 749 Republican votes and 22 Democratic votes. Colcord 580 Republican votes and 39 Democratic votes.
Ithaca N Y Feb 21 Coach Charles E Courtney of Cornell crew loses two top varsity rowers after mid winter exams H N Seagrave who rowed at bow and Sewell Names at No 7 placed on probation cannot row on crews Three top freshman candidates have also failed causing a reshuffle of the crews
This afternoon at Cunningham rink East Milton Milton Academy meets Melrose High to decide a tied game. Both squads boast strong records with Miltons undefeated high school team and Melrose relying on star Wanamaker. Referee Fred Hoey officiates as teams prepare for a tight, defensive battle.
About 250 men entered the Harvard Winter Carnival to be held tomorrow night at Mechanics Hall. The event features the Harvard varsity versus the B A A quartet in a major race likely to break the indoor track record. Harvard Law School squads and Brookline Gymnasium teams compete in relays and midget races, with star athletes in a final indoor-season meet.
The Merrimac Athletic Club will host its first annual cross country run on February 22 at 10 30 a m starting from the club house on Chambers street The three mile course will reward the first three finishers with valuable prizes Ten entries are in and the committee expects to double the number before entries close Only club members may compete.
Two basketball games scheduled at Dorchester High School gym today feature Dorchester High Alumni against Dean Academy this afternoon and Dartmouth Alumni this evening. The events promise local rivalry and student-faculty interest in a community venue.
The Dannebrog Society, oldest of its kind in Boston, observed its 234th anniversary with a banquet and dance at Minot Hall attended by over 200 couples from across the state. The event was led by chairwoman Mrs. N. P. Schmedegaard and featured floor director Sudersen and grand march leaders Hans Marker and Mrs C Rasmussen. Former president Thygersen attended as one of the society’s oldest members. A dinner served at 10 o’clock was prepared under Mrs. Schmedegaard’s supervision.
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