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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
7
Boston dealers stage a public inspection event from March 2 to 9 in salesrooms across the city. New passenger cars and trucks, plus service, used car departments, music and films, attract shoppers as demand outpaces limited factory output due to wartime production.
Tonight the Smoky Burg outfit, claimed as the best seven, leads the amateur hockey league and faces a tough test from Pittsburg A. A. Young Herb Drury is the visiting star rover as Ed Barrow seeks results over words with the Sox. Pat French eyes Meadowbrook sprint records. Larsen, aviation corps member, eyes nationals.
Readers ask about the last eight years of checker champions. They state Richard Jordan was world champion until Banks beat him, but note Jordan’s death and claim the title reverted to James Ferri of Scotland. They seek confirmation and additional details on championship lineage and related inquiries.
The Harvard freshmen represent the university in wrestling this year due to upper-class material shortages. The 1921 team organized at Randolph gymnasium with J. A. McDowell as captain and L. A. Watkins as manager. Members include J Fox, R. W Powers, C. P. Smith, J. A. McDowell, W. Fuller, E. V. Parsonette, and P. Salter across 115 to heavyweight classes.
Andre Anderson a Chicago heavyweight boxer was accepted today for the national army He is six feet four inches tall weighs 218 pounds and was pronounced physically perfect He did not claim exemption and will be stationed at Camp Grant.
Manager Roy Schooley leads the Pittsburg ice team into a matchup at the Arena Hockey Club. The P. A. A. seven has not lost this season and has defeated Royal Canadians Munitions Queen's University and the Aberdeens.
The Pittsburg A A features Captain Joe McCormick and Midget Fuller in net as top talents. Joe McCormick praised as the best forward in years, with a powerful shot and fast skating. Larry McCormick leads the team with 26 goals in 16 games and Herb Drury, famed across Canada, has 22 goals and dominant backchecking. Paul O Sullivan contributes at rover, strengthening the Arena hockey squad this season.
The Boston Checker Club hosts a full day event at the Revere House with Lieutenant-Governor Coolidge expected to open. Bowles will perform blindfolded, playing 12 to 15 games at once, and a Boston championship match plus a New England master tourney with substantial prizes will attract players from Boston and beyond.
Tonight in Brockton the new Farrington A C presents its first pro tournament headlined by Jim Savage vs Joe White in a 10 round main event. Three additional bouts fill the card.
A portrait of John L Sullivan at Tammany Hall shows his views on Roosevelt Bryan and Cochran. He defends Sunday baseball and criticizes crooked sportsmen and upper ten critics while urging fair play and honesty.
Wesleyan swims in Middletown against MIT tomorrow after a win over Springfield Y.M.C.A. College. Thompson stars in the 290 free style with a 69 clocking, while Wesleyan excels in relays but is weaker in plunge and dive.
At 9 45 this morning the fifth annual S mile hike around the Hub begins at the Boston YMCA gymnasium 48 Boylston Street. A large number of competitors are expected to participate in the event.
A participant receives a formal invitation to join the upcoming event, signaling official access and entry privileges. The notice emphasizes eligibility and the prestige of the occasion.
Harvard's best bet in the revived spring sports is the varsity crew with Crimson entries likely to succeed on the water amid intercollegiate competition with Yale Princeton in baseball track and crew racing returning this spring.
Harvard plans formal crew practice on March 4 with four veterans and much of last year’s freshman eight eligible for varsity roles. Expect duals with Yale and Princeton, possible Charles River and Housatonic races, and an early finish by late May due to Big Three controls and fuel shortages. Captain Francis Parkman leads a strong backfield alongside Dick Emmet F BR Whitman and Cass Canfield.
Benny Valger of New York, with manager Doc Bagley, arrives for the 12 round bout with Tommy Shea of New Haven at the Commercial A C. Valger seeks to reverse a prior decision and may face Al Delmont if victorious. Also on bill are Eddie O Keefe vs Paul Demers and Young Dyson vs Sammy Sterne. The tournament starts at 2 30 this afternoon.
This afternoon at Wakefield the Wakefield A. A. will stage an amateur boxing tournament. There will be four classes, all of which have been well filled, also one social bout.
Entries for the tenth annual indoor athletic meet of Boston High and Latin schools will close Wednesday February 25 in Nat Young’s office. The earlier closing date was moved back two days to give coaches more time to select competitors. Drawings for the meet will be held Wednesday during the coaches meeting in the director of athletics office on Tremont Street.
The Red Sox secure Johnny Evers with a contract already finalized and expected to be signed soon as he plans to join at Hot Springs. President Marty Frazee and Manager Ed Barrow handle contracts and travel details while Joe Devine moves on to Louisville after a tryout. A Red Sox meeting with Stuffy McInnis is scheduled for this morning.
Boxing cards headline with Tommy Shea Benny Volgar Eddie O Keefe Paul Demera Sammy Stern and others at Commercial A C. Open amateur tournament at Wakefield A A. Commonwealth Pier game vs Camp Devens in afternoon. Hockey arena action at Boston Arena and Brookline High football. Curling bonspiel in Boston. Track duals Medford Wakefield Marblehead cross country at Camp Devens walking hike around the hole. Soccer Trish Americans Charlestown. Checkers All Boston vs All Massachusetts at Revere House. Westminster Kennel Club show third day. Bowling roll-off at Oxford Club Lynn for L M Winslow Trophy.
Readable fragments mention Boston Common and Jamaica Pond with positive tone. The item highlights public green spaces and city recreation areas without specific events, dates, or figures.
The Concord Rifle Club will start its 198 season with an opening shoot tomorrow morning on the Bristol Hill range, marking the debut event of the year for members and guests.
A fanfest showcased boxers Robson, Eagan, Boyle, Downes and others in hopes of local clashes. Promoters eye future bouts at Chelsea, Boston and Norwich with Dyer, Shevlin, Lewis, Mohr and Powers-Goula decisions shaping a busy schedule.
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