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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1917

Page

12

Caldwell sets indoor 2 15 for 1000 yards in Ninth Regiment meet

The article notes Dave Caldwell's indoor 1000 yard time of 2 minutes 15 seconds at the Ninth Regiment games, compares him to Mel Sheppard's Celtic Park mark, and cites other runners like Syd Leslie and Yale's Johnny Overton. It discusses upcoming schoolboy meets, Yale and Dartmouth performances, and potential venue shifts for Dartmouth–Penn dual meets.

Dave Caldwell Mel Sheppard Celtic Park Long Island Dave Caldwell Mel Syd Leslie Johnny Overton Yale Hartford Hanover Springfield New England Gor Johnny Wilson New York Boston al Nelson Manchester Augusta Joe Rivers Bill McKinnon George Robinson Eagan

St Alphon sus A A to hold 10 mile race March 31

Sanction granted for St Alphon sus A A to host a 10 mile road race on Saturday March 31. Entry blanks available from W F Grady at St Alphon sus A A Roxbury. Also notes historic sprint times and records at Riverside 1899 Analosian Island 1890 Washington DC.

St. Alphonsus A. A W. F. Grady Roxbury Clarence DeMar Ryan New York DeMar John W. Owens Detroit A. C Analosian Island Washington, D. C Riverside

Michigan votes to re enter conference

The University of Michigan athletic board approved a resolution requesting regents to pursue Michigan re joining the Western Conference. The vote was eight to one at a special meeting held in Ann Arbor.

Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich Board of Athletic Control University of Michigan Board of Regents

Arena Hockey Club Clinches Boston Amateur League Title

In a rough contest marked by individual brilliancy and unmatched gameness from Burt Nowell, the Arena Hockey Club defeated the B. A. A. 2 to 1 to win the Boston division championship of the Amateur Hockey League.

Burt Nowell Arena Hockey Club Boston

Arena Triumphs Over Boston A A In Hockey Thriller

Burt Nowell displayed nerve after a second half injury as Arena edged Boston A A 2 to 1. Conley scored the deciding goal after a second half surge while Nowell returned from a three inch jaw cut to spark defense and offense.

Burt Nowell Forrest Osgood Nowell FE. F. Murphy Melrose High Pop Conley Raymie Skilton B. A. A. Seven Leon Tuck Skilton Art Donahue Hutchinson Huntington Donahue Arena H. C Boston A. A Tuck NW N. Small Synnott O'Sullivan Jones Tingley Denesha Carnochan Hunt Brown Murphy Wood Foote

Boxing Gossip Sparks Interest in Referee Switches

The Commercial A. C. tournament drew fan curiosity over referee changes as Larry Conley longtime official, clashes between Eagan and Gardner raised fouling concerns and possible disqualification. Mentions other regional bouts and potential matchups including Chick Connolly and Anderson plans.

A. C Larry Conley

Willard Signs Eight Months with Circus

Heavyweight champion Jess Willard signed an eight months contract to appear with a circus in Chicago. The agreement allows him to quit on three weeks notice if a boxing match is scheduled.

Chicago Jess Willard Willard

Burns Wins Mat Tourney at Grand Opera House

Cyclone Barnes of Boston won the international wrestling tournament final by pinning Harry Le Marr of Canada after 29 minutes 30 seconds. Barnes captured first prize in the first division with Le Marr taking second and Cyclone Ross earning third after remaining undefeated to the semi finals. In the second division Abouhyat of Arabia won first prize, Czneki of Poland second, and Hans Furst of Bavaria third.

Cyclone Barnes Boston Grand Opera House Harry le Marr Canada Burns le Marr Cyclone Ross Abouhyat Arabia Czneki Poland Hans Furst Bavaria

Young Blades Beats Billy Meyers in 12 Rounds at Fairview

Young Blades of Woonsocket outpointed Billy Meyers of New York and Boston after 12 hard rounds at Fairview A C in Southbridge. The card also saw Billy Galvin stop Maurice Lemoine in two and Jerry McKenna defeat Chick White in two as the preliminaries.

Southbridge Young Blades Woonsocket Billy Meyers New York Boston Fairview A. C Billy Galvin South Boston Maurice Lemoine Worcester Jerry McKenna Putnam Conn Chick White

Morningstar Defeats Slosson in Round Robin Billiards

Orlando Morningstar won his fourth straight round robin billiards game at the Hotel Georgian. He defeated George Slosson 300 to 152 in the three day series ending last evening, giving Morningstar wins over Koji Yamada and Slosson.

Orlando Morningstar Georgian George Slosson Koji Yamada Slosson

McRoy Aims to Secure Wood for Cleveland Red Sox Trade

Robert McRoy, vice-president of the Cleveland AL club, is due in town to push the pending deal with the Red Sox for Joe Wood and Sam Agnew. If that fails, he is ready to close a money deal for Wood alone.

Jimmy Lyons Cambridge Joe Chick Joe Farren Gloucester Joe Connolly Chick Connolly Robert McRoy Cleveland Red Sox Joe Wood Sam Agnew McRoy

Boston Terrier Show in Somerville Highlights Top Hands

More than 100 dogs entered the Boston Terrier Breeders' Club third annual show held yesterday afternoon in Bacon Hall Somerville. Judge Norman T. Harris ringmaster D J Collins and superintendent Maurice I Healey led the event. Prize winners included Joseph F Greenes Trixy Mabelle Greenes Quombo and F W Howes Toby.

Boston Terrier Breeders’ Club Bacon Hall Somerville Norman T. Harris Chelsea D. J. Collins Maurice I. Healey Joseph F. Greene Trixy Mabelle Greene Qumobo F. W. Howe Toby

Connolly Defeats Beecher in 12-Round Unity Club Fight

Joey Connolly of Charlestown defeated Willie Beecher of New York in a tight 12 round bout at the Unity Club. Beecher struck low twice but Connolly stayed in, both fighters trading blows throughout the slugfest.

A F Merchant Wins Cross Country Run

Frank Merchant of the B A A led the field to victory in the annual handicap ten mile cross country run. The event took place under the auspices of the St Josephs Total Abstinence Association of the West End amid icy, snow whitened conditions yesterday morning.

Frank Merchant St. Joseph’s

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