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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1912
Page
13
The schedule shows a long list of bouts across weight classes and locations with no standout clashes. Amateur finals loom after Wednesday trial outs in multiple classes, while champions defend titles in coming events at Boston clubs and regional venues.
Brown faces Coster in Brooklyn tonight and Riscummone in New York Wednesday. Morris battles Jeanette in New Haven with Jeanette favored. Driscoll meets Stanley in London bantamweight title clash. Cross, Beecher, Allen, Perron, Glover battle in New York. Iffy to fight unknown Saturday.
New York national racquet champion Rex Fincke beats J Gordon Douglass in the final at the Tennis and Racquet Club. Fincke wins three of five games 15 7, 15 11, 11 15, 9 15, 15 3 which included a late ace burst to clinch the match and title.
The Boston High School track league introduces a fee refund scheme for its March 23 final meet at the South Armory. Each entrant deposits 2 cents, then receives the amount back if he toes the mark and competes, eliminating pay to observe while ensuring active participation from city youths.
The Malden Medford district will receive the Diebold led franchise in the new Greater Boston Baseball League. Alexander Diebold of Medford will own the team with no manager chosen yet. He plans to hire only players residing in Medford or Malden and secure grounds as lease talks advance.
Tufts College begins its third week of indoor practice with strong prospects. Six veterans return from last year, forming a nucleus, and a large freshman class from the medical school and Medford department provides depth for coach Rutherford.
Boston's Jake Stahl arrives in Hot Springs Ark and after talks with Mul len Donovan Crawford Delehanty O Leary Schaefer and Young says he will begin individual training tomorrow morning with the 30 for. Red Sox squad already on site.
Stahl weighs 200 pounds with 16 pounds to shed and leads a nine man squad. Carrigan on deck at American Carlsbad, eyeing edge by arrival. The team expects Majestic Park workouts, a March 10 arrival, and a March 26 series with the Philadelphia Nationals after Doom leaves March 20. Anderson, Boston recruit, shines in five inning stint.
James Smith of Buffalo shattered world marks at the Canadian Bowling Association tournament in Toronto. He rolled 771 across three games breaking the 706 record held by Tom Haley of Detroit, and posted the highest 279 in the event. His 2000 total and 41 in doubles set further marks, as his nine game average stood at 228.89.
A request for cables detailing training camps for the United States and Colombian leagues. The effort aims to complete a collection with those two missing camps.
BOTTLE PINS high team three string total 2650 in North Shore Commercial league. High team single string 928 by Federal in Commercial league. S Williams Emerson leads three string 609 and single 235 in Commercial league. CANDLE PINS Revere Suburban league 1524. High team single string Acme A A Elite league 541. Total Christy Shawmut Bank and Trust league 343. High individual single string A Watts Revere Suburban league 135.
In Chicago at Dexter Park March 2 the American Bowling Congress opens a 22 day tournament. A record field of nearly 4000 bowlers from across the country enters 598 five man teams 1412 two man teams and 2891 individuals. States like New York Ohio Wisconsin Illinois Missouri and others send large contingents. Washington will likely host the next national meet.
In San Antonio Texas Feb 25 the National Baseball Commission governs whether the Phillies Americans and New York Nationals can repeat the world series in Texas. Managers Mack and McGraw may seek a waiver of the rule. McGraw met Mack and John T Brush owner of the Giants before returning to Marlin.
In Portland Oregon the nine cylinder hydrophane Oregon Wolf under driver John B Wolff broke the world motor boat record for all distances up to five miles with an 80 mile course time of 42 minutes 142 5 seconds. The previous best was 44 minutes 361 8 seconds by Dixie IV of St Louis in 1911. The fastest lap 6 minutes 564 6a equaled an average mile in 1 minute 35 8 seconds.
In Philadelphia today All-Toron failed in all five squash racquet matches against the Racquet Club, surrendering each bout. The event showcased the club's dominance in a decisive series sweep.
Builders complete elaborate decorative work this morning to ready the Mechanics' building for the pleasure car show opening next Saturday night. The truck show decorations will not be altered. New England agents relocate salesrooms at 1008 Boylston street to exhibit Disco self-starter and Mondex shock absorber. Taylor & Arnold expands Canada role as sole representative for Remy Electric Headlight equipment.
St Jo's of the St Louis Soccer League defeated the Columbus club 7 to 0 for the largest local score in five years. The victors have planned travel through East games next month in Philadelphia Newark Fall River and Brooklyn.
George W. Jones known as Jigger Jones from Worcester Academy and Holy Cross has been signed by George Cameron to play with the White Wings this season. Jones is a teacher and athletic instructor at St John’s Prep School in Danvers Mass.
Former Princeton and Red Sox pitcher Steve White is hired to coach St. Mark's baseball this season and will start guiding battery candidates this week.
James M. Lynch of Syracuse failed in securing re nomination as International Typographical Union president at Boston Local 18. Fred Barker of Spokane won 141 votes to Lynch's 18. Other races: James Duncan 1651 for international vp and George A. Tracy 124. J W Hays 132. C M Cobb 112. James B. Ross 36. Members protested hiring a non union man as a typographical branch instructor in Boston. Wage scale settled at 2 cents an hour increase. Home Market Club member to address next meeting. local mulls joining Chamber of Commerce.
Union leaders across Boston and New England reported satisfaction with the longshoremen strike adjustment. Delegates, educators, and locals from the Amalgamated Society of Engineers and various K of L assemblies discussed wage demands, sick benefits, and organized efforts to secure better pay and working rules.
Tufts resumes intercollegiate action after two years without a varsity game. On Wednesday evening the Tufts freshman team will host the Institute of Technology freshmen in a anticipated clash at Goddard gym. The Tufts squad includes Richardson as captain with Angell Mayzashi Mitchell and Maguire or Jameson.
Massachusetts State branch of the A F of L held a hearing at Wells Memorial Hall with organized labor representatives. They approved a plan to have all United States battleships built by citizen labor at Navy yards and will seek support from Massachusetts senators and representatives.
The legislative committee was urged to oppose efforts in the State House to exempt city janitors and custodians from the eight hour law. It endorsed a bill to include Boston fire department repair and fire alarm workers in the relief department benefits. Vice Presidents Fenton Kearney Alden Powers Sherman reported progress in organizing labor legislation across the state.
Dennis D. Driscoll spoke to O Connell Longshoremen Assembly 7174 on the probation system. Joseph T. Walsh praised union bread purchases and urged unity. The assembly fined members 10 dollars for unauthorized strikes to deter future walkouts amid last week’s disruptions.
Past President James A. Duffy yesterday installed President Edward T. Reynolds and the recently elected officers of Boston Theatrical Stage Employees Union No. 11. Ballots for the executive board 1912 were counted at 1160 Washington Street with James H. Duffy and Walter F. J. Gaul each at 98 votes in a tie awaiting recount.
In Fort Smith Arkansas on February 26 the veteran Battling Nelson prepares for a six round comeback fight against Young Togo of Japan. Nelson scales 140 pounds while Togo weighs 120. A large turnout of boxing fans from the Southwest attends the event.
The text portrays Garry Herrmann praising outlaws as brothers and extols Rev Billy Sanday alongside distant powers, linking them with admiration for freedom and national figures. The statements reflect a provocative, idiosyncratic view of loyalty and leadership.
A group of Hank O'Day friends and well wishers plan to assemble to offer congratulations, raising questions about the presence of undertakers and insurance people among the attendees at the gathering.
The National League schedule cuts 11 000 miles in travel this year, providing the Train Porters Union with a chance to roar for better conditions.
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