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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1916

Page

10

Metropolis Driving Club Races Produce Fast Times on Charles River Speedway

The Charles River Speedway hosted Winter races drawing a large crowd as Evelyn W. driven by W. J. McDonald set a fast time and claimed a three heat win. Ted Bingen and Chester Boy among others posted strong showings in multiple classes with winners including Mollie L. and Kidnote.

Metropolitan Driving Club Charles River Speedway Speedway W. J. McDonald Evelyn W Fred Bellow Teddy Bingen Malcolm McPhee Chester Boy Little Gillig Audubon William Lovell Molly L A. J. Furbush W. J. Furbush Mr. Ellis John G Bert Locke Annie Audubon

George Chip Loses to Ahearn on Foul in Brooklyn Fight

George Chip of New Castle Pennsylvania former middleweight champion lost on a foul to Young Ahearn of the city in the fifth round of a 10 round bout in Brooklyn. Chip had a lead after knocking Ahearn down in the third, but the referee ruled a low blow after the club physician said Ahearn was struck low.

New York George Chip New Castle Pennsylvania Young Ahearn Broklyn Chip Ahearn

Red Sox Pictures Shown at Prison

Washington’s Birthday celebration included prisoners at Charlestown State Prison watching moving pictures of the Red Sox training stunts at Hot Springs. President J. J. Lannin of the local club arranged the showing. The movies featured Tris Speaker Harry Hooper and Duffy Lewis and drew hearty applause.

Washington Charlestown Red Sox Hot Springs J. J. Lannin Tris Speaker Harry Hooper Duffy Lewis

Dartmouth Beats St Pauls School 8-6 in Close Hockey Game

Dartmouth varsity hockey edged St. Pauls School in Concord New Hampshire by an 8 to 6 score in a tightly contested afternoon matchup. The win showcases Dartmout h squad's offense led by standout players while St. Pauls fights to the end.

Concord N. H Dartmouth St. Paul’s School

Harvard Club Triumphs 4-2 Over Gotham Team

Harvard Club defeated Tom Howards Hockey Club of New York seven 4 to 2 at the Arena last night in the Amateur Hockey League showing the Gotham outfit still seeks its first win.

Tom Howard Hockey Club New York Harvard Gothamites

Harvard Club Defeats Hockey Club After Delayed Start

The Harvard Club beat the Hockey Club 4 to 2 after a five hour train delay from New York caused a late start. Sortwell Phillips Britton led Harvard with goals in the first and second halves, while Wanamaker Hicks and Lewis aided the scoring and play.

New York Milford Conn Harvard Sortwell Hicks Phillips Wanamaker Britton Sagar Claflin Lewis BR. Wanamaker O'Keefe Hicks McDonnell Bottwell Wess Liss Britton Gintho Pos Keyan Vie Sovevesenget Dufresne Sro Collins Carnochan Denesha Brown Woods Kelley

Andre Anderson Stops Jim Stewart in Clermont Bout

New York, Feb. 22 Andre Anderson, the sensational Western heavyweight, added another knockout to his growing list by stopping Jim Stewart in the sixth round at the Clermont A. C. After two knockdowns in the sixth, the referee halted the bout to save Stewart.

New York Andre Anderson Jim Stewart Clermont A. G Stewart

Caldwell Dominates 1000 Yard Showdown at Ninth Regiment Games

The account celebrates Dave Caldwell as a supreme distance runner, beating Joe Higgins and Mike Devanney in a May or Curley 1000-yard contest. It notes Caldwell’s world record time of 2 minutes 3.5 seconds and lauds Higgins’s valiant effort. It mentions start delays, Higgins’s absence, and a diamond pin awarded to Caldwell for a Hunter mile victory, with side notes on boxing results and local athletic figures.

Dave Caldwell Lon Meyers Joe Higgins Mike Devanney Higgins Caldwell Unicorn Hunter Dave

Ports Spark Busy Feb 22 With Boxing And Track Bouts

The holiday saw more athletic meets and boxing events than any prior Feb 22. Joe Higgins planned two performances in New York including the Ozanam 1000 yard and the Bronx Church House meet. Ted Meredith ran in Hartford Monday night then jumped to New York for a suburban quarter competition last night.

Joe Higgins New York Bronx Church House Ted Meredith Hartford

Schoolboy games at Mechanics Building next Saturday

Inquiries about the schoolboy games outline 2 pm start at Mechanics Building Huntington Avenue with seating details via Boston A A Exeter Street. Dana of Exeter is deemed to have a fair chance in the 40 yard dash and Horine's new high jump method draws Eastern criticism but is defended as legitimate by rulers.

Dana of Exeter Mechanics’ Building Huntington Avenue Boston A. A Exeter Street Dana George Horine Horine

Wesleyan Defeats Brown In Swimming Meet

Wesleyan swimming team edged Brown University 45.5 to 8.5 in Middletown. The victory showcased Wesleyan's dominance as Brown faced strong performances across events.

Middletown Conn Wesleyan Brown University Today

Shubert and Ertle Battle to Draw in New Bedford

In New Bedford on February 22 Bantamweight Ertle and local boxer Al Shubert fought 12 rounds to a draw as referee Hector McInnis of Boston scored the bout even at 116 pounds. Shubert led most of the action while Ertle tired late and relied on defense to survive the final exchanges.

New Bedford Hector McInnis Boston Ertle al Shubert Shubert

Britt Defeats Morgan in Manchester Feather Bout

In Manchester New Hampshire on February 22 Young Britt of New Bedford beat Joe Morgan of Manchester in an 11 round featherweight bout, both at 124 pounds. The lively contest showcased speed and skill. Britt issued a challenge to Al Shubert for the next tournament in the series for the New England feather title. Three other bouts accompanied the main event.

Manchester N. H Britt New Bedford Joe Morgan New England al Shubert

Armory to Reopen Next Tuesday Night Under Boxing Card

The Armory A. A. will reopen at the Hippodrome on Feb 29 with the first boxing tournament. The card is not yet set. Member assessments will be 50 cents, 1 dollar, 1 dollar 50 cents and 2 dollars, lower than previous rates.

Miah Murray Armory A. A Hippodrome Miah Armory A. A

Willard to Leave for New York for Moran Bout

Tom Jones, manager of Jess Willard, announced that Willard and his party would depart Chicago for New York next Thursday night. Willard’s cold has almost cleared and he will begin full training on arrival for the Moran fight.

Chicago Tom Jones Jess Willard New York Willard Frank Moran

Walter Butler Knocks Out Jimmy Greenwood in Welter Bout

Walter Butler of Revere stopped Pawtucket welter Jimmy Greenwood in the 11th round of a 12 round bout at Mill City A. C. in Woonsocket R I. Butler led after the sixth round and staged a furious rally to claim the upset win.

Walter Butler Jimmy Greenwood Woonsocket, R. I Revere Mill City A. C Pawtucket Butler Greenwood

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