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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1921
Page
8
A satirical 1921 mock list targets baseball umpires with a barrage of absurd survey questions. It parodies draft style forms by asking about flowers, fights, tips, blindness, experience, Connie Mack, favorite authors, and bizarre personal details to reveal the era’s sports culture and humor.
Massachusetts players gather for the state championship starting today at Wells Memorial Hall 987 Washington street with about 32 entrants led by Waterhouse Morrall Townsend Hull McKean and other top checkers. Alfred Jordan famed English four time checker champion will give a simultaneous exhibition against 20 opponents. Jordan also held a 1919 billiards amateur title and is a strong chess player. J J Lannin, former Red Sox owner, attends as a guest and noted top checker player.
A gray georgette hat is faced with straw and edged with worsted preiderys, showcasing a refined millinery detail from the period.
Dr J R Raycroft professor of education and hygiene at Princeton University told the American Students Health Association that boxing should be developed within individual schools with regulations perfected before intercollegiate competition. He urged delaying wide adoption to prevent a blackened reputation from premature action.
The Parker Club of Lexington selects George Hinchey as captain for the upcoming season with Alden Kelly as manager. Practice is at the old Lexington Reservoir and the season opener likely a week away. Kelly seeks contact from Greater Boston hockey clubs at 59 Bedford Street, Lexington, phone Lexington 402 M.
Spencer A. Abbott and James K. Crawford, owners of the Tulsa franchise in the Western league, announced they accepted a $70,600 offer from Phil Ball, owner of the St. Louis American League club, for the local club.
A group of boys at Lexington High School intends to form a seven this winter. Plans for an ice outfit will be decided at the school next week. There is considerable material for a strong team.
The article covers boxing event planning in Salem and Boston, noting Harry Carlson’s refusal to box Joe Adams on Christmas Day due to the boxing commission’s move to cancel holiday cards. It lists upcoming Carlyle Club fights, including Eddie Hurley vs Frankie Murphy and Billy Connors vs Young Jake Kilrain, plus talks of Ed Lewis vs Renato Gardini and other matchups.
W J Young renowned thoroughbred horse trainer died in Lexington Kentucky at age 58 from complications of diseases. He trained Abbott Mid way Escoba Bulse and Captain Mac and was 58 years old.
The writer notes that most local clubs erred recently and failed to notice in time. He calls it a shared frailty of the league and suggests such mistakes are not rare or surprising.
Danny Frush of England and Albert Shubert of New Bedford clash in a 126 pound feature at Commonwealth A. C. Scenic Temple. Promoter Mike Sullivan found the pair valuable after viewing both fighters in recent shows and arranged the Boston bout to draw fans willing to travel for a close range, long bout.
Shubert, who has beaten most challengers at weight, has gone the distance with Lew Tendler, hailed as one of the best 135-pounders after Benny Leonard. Frankie Britt, trained by Shubert, lasted only part of three rounds with Tendler here.
Tendler avoids a meeting with Brush as the bout remains uncertain withBrush considered the stronger dodger. Tonight’s card includes Vargas vs Flanagan six rounds Brown vs Cawley eight rounds Kirst vs Myers eight rounds.
An umpire dispute over a balk arises in a play with a runner on third attempting to score. The pitcher steps off the rubber and throws home as the batter hits to left, scoring the run while the third out does not force the run. The article notes judgment plays a role in such calls.
Arlington High School boys hockey players in the Interscholastic League are preparing a rear building rink for practice. They expect to be ready by midweek. They will host Stoneham High on Monday afternoon, likely at Mill Pond or Spy Pond, the site of the Christmas alumni game.
A complimentary banquet is held in the high school gymnasium this evening with guests including Bob Fisher of Harvard Harry McDavitt of Dartmouth and Bill Broderick of Haverhill. The locals finish the season with 47 points scored while opponents were shut out.
Amesbury Dec 31 The Amesbury High school football team finished undefeated and unscored upon this season and was tendered a banquet in their honor with local officials and supporters in attendance.
Jack Ryder will influence Unicorns training for the Hunter mile this winter. Local trainer Cutbill is expected to outstep many big milers, with several onlookers agreeing the plan could boost performance.
Babe Ruth reportedly earned 18000 for barnstorming before Cuba and 20000 for twenty Havana games. Cuban promoters covered all expenses while Ruth billed 3000 for expenses.
A year-end sports wrap and New Year preview highlight Boston Arena's indoor debut in Boston. Cornell’s cross country beat Oxford and Cambridge, Moakley’s squad earning praise and boosting American collegiate chances. Ohio State meets Pasadena in a key game as Dartmouth football reshuffles its coaching slate and Strangler Lewis prepares for a title bout in Boston.
Derrill Pratt, traded from the Yankees to the Red Sox, announced in Ann Arbor on December 31 that he has given up professional baseball. He said he does not plan to leave his coaching position at the University of Michigan.
An Ann Arbor despatch reports Derrill Pratt, the Yankee-turned-Red Sox second baseman, has announced retirement to coach at the University of Michigan. If true, Boston faces a weakened lineup and a costly trade with New York. Frazee’s stance remains unsettled as fans face an uncertain season.
The Davis cup returns to the United States after a globe trotting history of 48000 miles in its 20 years. Since 1900 Dwight Davis of St Louis donated the trophy and Americans recently won it, the cup has circled the globe from the United States to England to Australia and back. The record for total travel by competitors exceeds 100000 miles with William M Johnston of San Francisco set as the champion traveler about 27500 miles in this era.
The deal sends Duffy Lewis Ernie Shore and Dutch Leonard to the Yankees in exchange for Al Walters Slim Caldwell Gil Hooly and Love plus cash. The piece notes prior big sales Carl Mays and Babe Ruth to New York and questions campus and team repercussions. It hints a broader upheaval, suggesting a house cleaning if the Sox lose badly in the deal.
Vincent Richards of Yonkers New York defeated Jerry Lang of New York 6 3 6 3 to clinch his third straight indoor national junior championship Lang pressed with deep groundstrokes but Richards relied on net play and volleys In doubles Richards and Paul Slater McHugh of Fordham University beat Arthur Glove and Ernest Kuhn 6 0 6 4 6 3 to win the national junior doubles title
Illinois coach Robert Zupple proposed a football rule at a National Intercollegiate Association convention in Chicago that a gain or score on a fumbled ball should not count. He argued the fumbler is punished enough by losing possession and that the leader who waits for the play would not be unfairly credited.
Several Greater Boston high school hockey teams listed games with alumni sevens for this morning but last night’s icy conditions left the chances of play very uncertain. Newton Arlington Melrose and English High of the Inter scholastic Hockey League had plans for forenoon contests.
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