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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
12
A Boston Red Sox special train travels through snow bound New Mexico to El Paso arriving at 8 o clock, four hours behind schedule. The barren landscape features snow capped hills and frozen sage brush as the journey continues through the monotony of the route.
The journey from Chicago to Sacramento is hampered by snow and cold with drifts delaying travel near the Rio Grande. Insurgent activity along the banks draws curiosity from Red Sox players as reporters note the lack of steady news and anticipate stops and departures for Sacramento.
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Frankie Madole of Pittsburgh, 19, lasts six rounds in a lightweight bout against Packey McFarland of Chicago. McFarland wins on points, delivering repeated blows while Madole absorbs but stays in. McFarland shows superior defense and speed, while Madole earns praise for resilience and tenacity.
Fred Duffey earned the decision over Young Eagan in a rattling 10 round fight before Hyde Park A. C. members yesterday afternoon. Duffey led seven rounds, and Referee Clougherty’s decision drew applause. Beano Breen stopped Johnny Donovan in one. Frankie Mack beat Eddie Fitzgerald. Johnny Case defeated Cy Goodman in six rounds.
Boxing writer Bill Bailey analyzes Eddie Murphy and Billy Nixon as rising lightweight hopes in major circuits. He notes the Langford Lang London bout drew record money and criticizes hype around the so called “white man’s hope.”
Dartmouth College's fast basketball squad overwhelmed Technology 35 to 8 at Technology Gym last evening. Sophomores beat freshmen 27 to 5 in the interclass clash. L C Hart left after an second half accident. Scorers included Mensel Jones Gibson and Hedges with assists from Parker Palmer and others.
In Princeton New Jersey on February 22 Princeton defeated Yale 36 to 32 after a tied second half and an extra period. The close contest featured a tense finish and overtime play to determine the winner.
In New Bedford on February 22 Jeff Clark of New York and Frank Mantell of Pawtucket fought to a twelve round draw before the New Bedford Athletic Association. Mantell pressed the action in clinches and showed superiority in close work while Clark had the edge in open exchanges but lacked power. The semi final featured Chicken Roskin knocking out Omer Carpenter in the third round of an eight round bout.
Harry Lewis the American welterweight defeated Blink McCloskey in a 25 round bout in Paris. McCloskey, who previously quit in the third round against Lewis after an assistant splashed ammonia, fought well but was outclassed tonight.
Chicago Feb 22 John Evers second baseman of the Chicago Nationals signed a two year contract with the club today It is believed that Artie Hoffmans differences with the management over salary will be adjusted The organization will leave here for West Baden Ind next Sunday
Arthur Duffey praises John Clarkson as the best pitcher to stay overnight in Chicago while critiquing boxing and horse racing remarks. He notes Langford’s boxing mastery, previews Shrubb-Smallwood bets, and laments baseball rule revisions for clarity and foreign reach. Readers may address Duffey via the Post.
The article lists birthplaces for E F O Langford and Arthur La Rose Corbett, notes weights for Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries at Reno, hints at title chances for Moran versus Wolgast, discusses title-change venues, and ends with a cribbage puzzle about card counts and a 21 total band count.
Brae-Burn second team defeats Andover 8 to 2 in a hockey game noted for Brae-Burn's Paine and Foote on offense. Goals by Paine two, Foote, Rogers, Webster. Referee O'Brien, umpires Waterman. Timor-Williams. Time 15 minute halves. Attendance 480.
A. B. Zeigler, former Penn guard and two time Walter Camp All America pick, will coach Phillips Exeter’s football team next season. He played four years at Pennsylvania and has spent the past two years coaching Mercersburg Academy.
P Chinchiolo won the Merrimac Athletic Club first annual cross country race in West End yesterday. The three mile course finished in front of the Frances E Willard Settlement House on Chambers street. Chinchiolo, Cohen and Kaplan ran a tight race with Chinchiolo breaking away near the West Boston bridge to finish ahead by five and ten yards. Twenty five starters competed.
Winthrop High was awarded the game against Durfee High of Fall River on a disputed time call. Durfee led 29 to 28 when timekeeping diverged on minutes left, causing Durfee players to walk off the floor as the second team contest ended 15 to 8 for Warren Avenue Preps against Winthrop’s seconds.
Melrose High defeated Milton Academy 2 to 0 at Cunningham rink to take the state school hockey title. Hanson scored the first goal after a Wanamaker pass. Wanamaker added a second on a deflected shot. Wigglesworth starred in goal for Melrose, repeatedly stopping Milton shots. Attendance approached 1200 as Wanamaker and Hanson led Melrose with MacDonald and C Wanamaker Featuring for Melrose. Phillips and Wigglesworth highlighted for Milton. Referee Hicks. two 20 minute halves. crowd record turnout.
Somerville High defeated Milton High 4 to 0 on the Cunningham rink. Goals came from Dickson Whittaker Townsend and Laurie with two in the first half and two in the second. Sears Emerson and Pond starred for Milton. Referee Zerrahn. Attendance about 200.
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