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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
9
Newton High School edged Rindge Technical School 1 to 0 in a hard fought opener of the Interscholastic league at the Boston Arena. Walter R. Grannan reports the veterans from Newton with a strong defensive effort.
In a cautious hockey match, Rindge and Newton High battled to a 1-0 score with Newton taking the only goal by Buntin after Burkhardt’s initial shot. Burrage starred in the Rindge net while LaCroix limited the Cantabs. The teams clashed in a rough, low-scoring contest under two 20 minute periods with steady guarding from both nets.
Walter Willoughby of Cleveland and Cyclone Burns headline a Hippodrome card arranged by George W. Tuohey next Thursday night. The finish catch as catch can best two out of three falls match recalls a three hour draw five years ago. Other features promise a lively program.
In greetings today former business associates of Pop Lowe will receive calls. Alfred Reeves of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce predicts 1916 motor car production will exceed 1,200,000. Harry Davis arrives for the Daddy Longlegs show at Tremont Theatre. George Brophy announces Stanley PF Hall joins Brophy Barabee. Boston Post reflects on 1915 as a good year with a promising outlook for the coming season.
Secretary Haskill of the Boston College Athletic Association said a board meeting on Jan 5 will name the coach of the baseball and football teams. Several candidates have been suggested and officials expect to decide at the session.
After an eight month hiatus the Boston Athletic Association and Arena Hockey Club resume hostilities tonight at the Boston Arena. Lineups feature Synnott Desjardines Hutchinson Conley Cloutier Osgood Seguin Small, Jones Friesello Roach Skilton Layton Lowe Huntington Whitten O Sullivan Donahue Small Storey. Referees Dr G W Tingley and Janie Foster. Time is 25 minute halves.
Raymie Skilton now wears the Unicorn colors and faces his old Arena teammates in a Boston hockey league clash. Skilton’s rivals Gere Huntington and Jiggs Donahue guard the net as Jack Hutchinson and Forest Osgood pace the Unicorn attack. Arena doctors note Jack Layton and Irving Small may miss parts of the game due to grippe while Dr G W Tingley and Junie Foster offi ciate a rough but controlled contest set for 8 15 starting time.
Elliott Binzen of Fordham Prep won the national junior indoor singles title at the Seventh Regiment Armory in New York. He defeated James Weber of Chicago representing Andover Academy in a four set final 6-3 7-5 3-6 6-2.
Dillon is signed for a 10 round no decision fight in Superior on January 28. Opponent likely Billy Liskie of St Paul, with talks also ongoing for Carl Morris and Fred Fulton to meet.
Umpire Bobby Wallace kept firm rules and respect during a career shift from player to umpire. A young AL player challenged his rulings, while Wallace recalled his batting eye and quiet style. The text also recounts Carl Weisman and Bill James in a betting duel over spring suits and batting averages, ending with James losing the wager after Detroit’s final win.
Rindge football letter men will not receive sweaters due to four missing blankets. The items vanished after the Thanksgiving game against Somerville High on Russell Field in Cambridge. Despite school faculty and students searching, the blankets have not been found, and sweaters will be withheld until the blankets are returned to the proper authorities.
Lexington High School boys and girls have defeated Arlington High this year in football and field hockey. A January 11 date is set for a six hockey clash to be held at Arlington High School as the scene of the battle.
President Lannin sent a New Year greeting and thanks to Boston fans received yesterday. The message not in town yet promises arrival early next week. The note expresses appreciation for local support and extends best wishes for the new year.
Boston fans receive New Year wishes from JOSEPH J. LANNIN president honoring fan support during 1915 and World's Series. He notes plans for a spring exhibition schedule, hopes for Tris Speaker’s return, and expectations of a pennant chase with Carrigan managing. Speaker’s preference for Boston and ties to the city buoy negotiations.
At the Concord Country Club the old year was danced out and the New Year welcomed during a New Year’s ball hosted by club members last evening.
The year closes amid record sports feats and debate over amateurism. The rise of big purses for runners up and the fight over professionalism stir opinions, with Bartow Weeks signaling the AAU may keep barriers. Morris Heights HS in New York introduces an athletic innovation impacting local colleges.
The column notes a football players relay race as a popular event and discusses Packey McFarland eyeing ringside action. It cites Jack Ryder on athletic rubbing, previews Brown versus Washington State in Pasadena, and lauds Norman Taber for a 4:12.5 mile after a year away, challenging the comeback myth.
Simon Pure notes the Medford A A second members meeting next Thursday with 105, 125 and 145 pound classes. Marlboro A A plans an amateur sparring tournament Friday in Pastime Hall with 108 125 and 135 pound classes. Entry breaks available from BB Osthues 117 Summer street Medford. A and B dispute Wells and White with A claiming Wells won.
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