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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
10
American and Canadian teams clash with Arena defeating the Aberdeens 3-0. Langford urged a Johnson bout but Johnson demanded a stipend before agreeing. Johnson also considered a deposit with a Boston promoter as part of negotiations.
Yale clinched the annual hockey series by defeating Princeton 6 to 3 in New Haven. Princeton led 2 to 1 at first, Yale took a 3 to 1 lead by halftime, Bierwirth scored three goals to help Yale pull away, and six players were penalized as the game stayed rough with captains Peacock and Washburn from Princeton sidelined.
Eight vessels sold their fares at the new fish pier yesterday with most fares fetching good prices though thick weather delayed inbound boats. Wholesale prices listed include haddock 51-2 cents, cod steak 101-4, market cod 6, hake large 10, hake medium 7, halibut 8. A large fleet expected this morning as weather eases.
In a season highlight the Arena Hockey Club defeated the Aberdeens Ottawa seven at the local rink last night. The win featured a decisive shutout against Canada's greatest hockey seven, marking a dominant performance.
A rugged Canadian hockey game drew nine penalties as Pop Conley and Fahey tangled after near end with both teams under pressure. Irving Small starred for the Arena with two goals and strong drives, while Theba of the Aberdeens faced tight defense and late goals extended the hosts’ lead.
Shipping reports show the U S submarine tender Bushnell with crews including Boyd and Gre eian arriving at Provincetown on February 22. Other ships and tug combos listed include the International McGoldrick and Seneca with barge movements between Providence Philadelphia Norfolk and Portland.
The wrestling bout at Mechanics building between Wal dek Zbyszko of Poland and Yousouf Hussane of Bulgaria ended abruptly after an accidental slip. Hussane went down for the full count and more, yielding a decisive finish.
Hussane was carried from the mat after a hard clash and revived. He later recovered but could not continue as Zbyszko pinned the Bulgarian, winning at 1 hour 9 minutes 27 seconds while Goulette defeated Willis in two minutes 45 seconds in the preliminary.
The Shubert-Ertle bantamweight bout in New Bedford ends in a fair draw with strong betting. Promoters net nearly $5000 as tickets reach $35 each. Several undercard bouts featuring Wilson Notten, Murphy Mohr, and other fighters were highlighted.
Arthur Roth of Mohawk A C wins the Bronx County Marathon in 2 hours 48 minutes 40 seconds amid 32 competitors. His mother waits in the mud as he crosses, and he aims for the BA A Marathon next April 19. The piece praises Roth and notes rising indoor season competition and match race plans with Caldwell and Bingham.
Holy Cross coach Bart Sullivan defends Higgins after a track defeat blaming fees adjustments for discrepancies. He praises Caldwell as a remarkable runner and suggests Higgins might have challenged Caldwell if the early pace had been different.
Mrs Edward Worth of Media Pennsylvania won the annual flag contest on Course 1 at Pinehurst N C handicap 22 She completed the course and planted her flag near the 21st hole The second prize went to Mrs H H Vancler of Poughkeepsie handicap 18 with a flag high at the 20th Other Boston entrants Mrs C F Lancaster and Mrs M D Rae finished near the 19th Dorothy Campbell Hurd former national champion and Miss Elinor Gates of Locust Valley competed from scratch on the final day with Hurd carding 92 for the 19th and Gates 92 for the 18th both near the 19th in 9%
In Palm Beach on February 2 Mrs. J. J. Bremer of Boston defeated Mrs. Rawson Wood of West Side Tennis Club 6-3 6-4 in the final to claim the Florida State championship. Wood led early in both sets but Bremer's speed turned the tide, especially in the second set after a 3-2 advantage for Wood.
Members urged to attend the convention at the B A A on February 26 at 10 30 am to settle disputes and interpret rules For example Maine allows six round bouts but labels some as double six round contests and the accuracy of bout lengths is to be clarified Also notes on repeated long distance race meetings between Shrubb and Longboat and a Langford Johnson forfeit tale from Ray Maine and earlier Boston offices.
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