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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
8
The Frisco bout between Clever Attell and Owen Moran ends in a ten round draw after a war of attrition. Attell, battered yet stubborn, holds a points edge while Moran presses with strong lefts and body work, both sustaining heavy exchanges and clinches throughout.
Jim Dempsey, famed rowing coach, appointed by James Pilkin ton to select the U S Olympic eight for London. Dempsey, with 20 years in the sport, has named Ralph Zane as stroke and notes strong nationwide support for his choice. Zane previously captained the University of Pennsylvania eight and is praised as a top oarsman.
The annual New England league meeting and banquet rise at the American House this afternoon with many magnates from outside leagues and national players expected to attend. The league, now strong and popular, traces its roots to 1885 and includes Portland Brockton Lawrence Haverhill Biddeford and Boston with famed figures like Moody Selee Murnane Morrill and Hatfield shaping its history.
The National Athletic Club held an all star holiday boxing match in Philadelphia. Joe Seiger drew with Johnny Doehn in six fast rounds. Teddy Maloney and Kid Beebe fought to a close split decision. Tommy O Keefe and Jimmy Dunn had a tightly contested bout. Tommy Sullivan beat Jack Robinson in six rounds. Young Loughrey defeated Young Kloby in six rounds but Kloby failed to challenge.
Observers agree the upcoming National League title chase will be engaging with strong contenders and competitive races ahead. The tone suggests heightened interest in the league’s competitive balance and potential surprise contenders.
The New England Breeders' Club, builder of Rockingham Park at Salem, was adjudged a bankrupt corporation by Judge Aldrich in Concord New Hampshire. Creditors filed for bankruptcy April 19, 1907, and the club made no appearance at subsequent hearings.
Hugo Kelly declares he will never again attempt to make 154 pounds saying the weight is too low for strength. He discusses a possible return bout with Billy Papke after their four round draw in Milwaukee.
Moving pictures of the Tommy Burns versus Gunner Moir international prize fight in London, shown in New York for weeks, will screen at the Howard Theatre next week. The films are praised as clear and give Americans a good view of the contest and the famous club hosting it.
The boxer hints at facing five men in one night including Tommy Ryan Jack Sullivan Hugo Kelly Stanley Ketchel and Bill Papke triggering intense press reaction. Bill Squires heads home after seven months abroad with $7000 earnings amid rising club interest at the Cy clo rama A A.
The Irish American A. C. plans to be ready for the London Olympic team with men if Halpin remains as manager. If several athletes qualify in trials, the club may raise funds to send them under its management but as part of the American team, pending AAU sanction.
The piece recalls New Year changes and club membership in 1907, notes Jawn O Briens resolutions, and mentions a dusted Hall of Fame statue of J Lawrence Sullivan with a 489 AD replica. It also cites post season football hints, Milwaukee mayor at a Kelly Papke bout, and a wrestling incident at the Columbia Theatre involving Shad Link. Sale of Antiques heading is unrelated to baseball.
East Boston defeated Gate of Heaven Holy Name of South Boston with a 57 to 12 score in a fast paced game. Coady led East Boston with 11 floor goals followed by Doherty 6 and Crowley 6. Referee Davis. Attendance 1200. Time 20 minute periods.
Gale and Kent tailors at 96 Court Street announce a New Year price reduction sale on suits overcoats and trousers with prices about 83 percent below usual figures. Custom made goods from latest patterns are featured and a special window display is shown.
Word from the Boston National League office says Joe Kelley will not reach the city until the 10th or 11th, delaying NL action as George Dovey remains under the weather. Meanwhile, Joe Harris will travel to Little Rock with the team. Jake Stahl’s Boston return seems unlikely. President Taylor hopes the New York move with Clark Griffith makes Stahl's value to Boston hard to justify.
John Finnegan of Murray and Irwin's faced Dick Rouse of the Carruth group in a crowded alley session last night. The two pin bowlers battled for supremacy amid a busy night at Murray and Irwin's.
The piece spoofs city league bowling with jokes about Brave Finnegan and a hand that passed out a beauty. It notes Captain Stillings returning from Cape Cod and slamming pins while Joe Lyons and Foster dazzle in local lanes. Clancy and Sleep top the Inspectors with inverted averages.
Proposed changes discuss time and venue for the annual Army Navy football clash. Officials from both schools oppose Franklin Field Philadelphia due to limited seating and large ticket demands. Alternatives include the Polo Grounds New York with a possible one week earlier date, risking conflict with Yale Harvard and Yale Princeton games.
In city league bowling last night Adams Square rollers lost to Boylston two games to one on home lanes. Somerset beat the Regals by taking the first and third games. Scores not listed.
Representatives from several local Eagles lodges met at the Revere headquarters and voted to form a ten team basketball league. Americal A. Borgi of the Revere Aerie was chosen president and James Allen of Hyde Park was elected secretary and treasurer. The planned series include Malden, Chelsea, Lynn, Revere, Somerville, Peabody, Wakefield, Cambridge and Hyde Park with a schedule to follow.
Everett High trounced Revere High 47 to 8 at the Everett Y M C A gym with Charlie Brickley scoring ten floor goals. Timers Waldron and Peterson ran the clock, and 200 fans witnessed the lopsided contest.
A group of winter bathers took a pre dawn dip at L street after a spell of good weather. Jerry McNams, a veteran, had the first dip of 1908, loved for his daily plunge despite his age. He does light dumbbell work and a medicine ball toss as prep.
Medford January 1 Tufts defeats Technology 25 21 in a hard fought basketball match. Standout players were Seede and Wentworth for Tufts and Hargraves for Technology with Wallace also contributing. Referee Know and timer Pettingill officiated before a 250 crowd.
After the Christmas recess, Boston College High School announces workouts starting this afternoon to recruit top state athletes for the indoor meet on January 21 in the college gym. It will be the first track meet conducted under the school's auspices.
Harry Parker of Tech was severely shaken yesterday by a ladder fall at the institute gym. He was to have played last night in the basketball game against Tufts but was too badly used up to participate.
A scattered update on baseball figures including Mike Reagan, Christy Mathewson, Cy Young, J W Pulliam, Ty Cobb, Tom McGraw and Bridwell. Mentions spring training plans, hitting techniques, and managerial advice as teams prepare for the season, with notes on league interactions and competitive matches.
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