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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
11
Captain Hobe Baker and Princeton hockey seven travel to Boston to face Dartmouth at the Boston Arena in their first appearance of the season.
Princeton fans anticipate a strong home game as Baker, regarded as the top American hockey player, leads the attack against Hanover. He dominates scoring this season and also captains both hockey and football. Kuhn and Emmons add veteran support as Bigelow steps in for injured Mason in the rover position.
The first ice skating events of the year bring a mile open amateur race for men and a half mile race for boys 18 and under. Top local skaters from Greater Boston compete for Arena championships, drawing the strongest performers of recent seasons.
Schedule query seeks a basketball game matchup with Wachusett five against Lincoln House in an 80 or 865 pound class. Contact organizer for available dates and venue details.
The author notes a focus shift from presidential candidates and Balkan war to a persistent query about a real white hope amid various daily crises including murders thefts elopements and ship arrivals in this land of opportunity.
Arthur Duffey hails Luther McCarthy as supreme in the white hope heavyweight clash, praising his performance over Big Al Palzer and Tom O Rourke s champion. The column notes manager Billy McCarney may resist colored contenders but predicts a Johnson McCarthy bout unlikely this year.
Police halted the contest in the 14th round. The report notes boxing conditions and crowd reaction, detailing the stoppage and implications for the bout.
A reporter explains the misplayed misto lay by the ball player known for his ivory dome, noting the subtle grip and delivery that led to the miscue and the crowd's reaction at the game.
Chicago January 2 Hughie Jennings credited Buck Hooper with a pivotal infield play that prevented a tying run in game one. Jennings praised Hooper's fielding and throwing while noting his late series catch would also be legendary. The manager cited Hooper as the defining play of the series.
Former New York Police Commissioner W F Baker and Will H Locke, cousins, plan to become part owners of the Philadelphia Nationals in Pittsburg. Baker is helping finance the deal. They spent the day with Locke’s lawyers and reported no difficulty finalizing an understanding.
The winter season opens with Arlington High and Melrose High meeting at the Arena this afternoon. The rivalry is intense and both schools are famed for speed on the ice around Boston.
Arlington brings six veterans to the opener with captain Lowe optimistic about victory though star goalie Buttrick is out. Melrose rely on captain Cochrane and last year’s goalie as a nucleus. Sterling shone for Arlington last year by stifling their attack. Another meeting is set for March 7 to help decide the league title.
The 1913 automobile salon in the Astor Grand Ballroom opens with ten foreign makes on display including Daimler and Mercedes. Canadian auto industry makes its first outside-Dominion appearance. J W Maguire travels to Buffalo for Pierce Arrow allotment while J W Bowman heads to Indianapolis to visit the Waverley plant. Jackson Motor Car Company assigns its used car dept to BE Houtz.
Bob Harmon of the St. Louis Cardinals faces fan ire over his ragtime violin act at vaudeville shows. His alibi cites St Louis backing Rube Maravilla, tying city pride to his performance.
Mayor Fitzgerald was elected president of the Municipal Athletic Association at yesterday's annual meeting in City Hall. The mayor had been honorary president since the group formed last year and was chosen to serve as the active head with the new vote.
The retiring president is Joseph B. Maccabe. New officers include vice presidents Dr. A A Garland Robert S Peabody and William M Murphy. treasurer James J Phelan. secretary E B Mero. An advisory board of 100 was chosen and a nominating committee chaired by James P Munroe James B Shea John J Attridge Baroness Von Passé Richard M Walsh and T H Russell. Indoor gymnastics and athletic events are planned for late February or early March with gymnasium competitions prize shields and winter fitness activities, many run in cooperation with city departments such as the park and bath departments.
Moran and Baldwin fought four times. Moran won two Boston 12 round contests, Baldwin won one 12 round Boston bout, and the remaining 10 round New York bout was a no decision.
More than 60 Udco Club members gathered at the Georgian Cafe for the annual frolic dinner with executives from United Drug Company Rexall and Liggett. Louis K. Liggett lauded the year’s prosperity, recalling humble beginnings and projecting a doubled plant in 1913.
In Springfield Illinois at the Dominican Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart the white veil was taken by novices including Miss Lena Moore of Boston Miss Jane Moore of Boston and Miss Jennie Faure of New York City vows were administered by Rev. Timothy Hickey vicar general of the diocese of Alton Sister M Austin Sister Helen and Sister M Bernadetta were the new names.
Washington January 2 The women will march in medieval and ancient Greek costumes depicting stages of the suffrage movement during the parade set for March 3.
A Baltimore suffrage meeting outlined a five section parade for March 4 from the Capitol to the White House. Heralds in medieval costume will repeat famous speeches along the route. Floats and allegorical figures will depict women’s progress from creation to the present. Officials have not yet granted use of Pennsylvania Avenue. If denied, another prominent street may be used.
John Maloney of Wakefield was presented with a set of law books by George H B Walker on behalf of the town police. Walker praised Maloney for 32 years of service as a town official and noted previous gifts including a gold watch and chain from state court officers. Maloney thanked the givers in a brief speech.
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