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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1921
Page
13
Chicago manager Kid Gleason expresses frustration over lack of cooperation from major league pilots as he tries to rebuild the wrecked White Sox by seeking players and material.
In New York negotiations linger as President Bill Veeck and Manager Johnny Evers of the Chicago Clubs and Owner Comiskey with Manager Gleason of the Chicago Americans fail to move a player deal. Huggins and Griffith exchange offers but refuse to name a price for Eddie Collins or Dick Kerr.
Arlington High School was forced to postpone its ice hockey game against Stoneham High School due to water on the rink. Manager William F. Homer Jr. announced the game will be rescheduled for the first suitable afternoon next week as players worked yesterday to prepare the new rink at the high school.
In a Carlyle Club feature at the Grand Opera House last night Bobbie Josephs of the South End retained the featherweight title after Tommie Reagan of East Boston outscored him by clean punches about three to one but the judges awarded Josephs the decision under Marquis of Queensberry rules.
A noisy boxing program ends with mixed reactions as Reagan loses to Josephs on a disputed decision after a low blow and kidney shots. Other bouts include Hennessey besting Flanagan and Connors delivering a decisive win over Kelly, with several scheduled matches failing to materialize.
The Harvard varsity hockey team held its first workout at the new Arena. More than 60 candidates reported to Coach Bill Claflin and each was given the chance to skate in the two hour practice session conducted yesterday afternoon.
Harvard hockey coach Claflin oversaw two hours of drills as 24 veterans and freshmen tested starts, passing and shooting under fire. Captain Ned Bigelow led the regulars at rover with Harry Snelling at center and George Owen as cover point. Freshmen show potential with Roger Buntin and 50 yearling skaters reported to Coach Lombard for the class of 1924.
Lee Fohl of Cleveland has been appointed manager of the St. Louis Americans. He will arrive Jan 11 to sign a contract after telegraphing acceptance. Fohl replaces Jimmy Burke, who moves to coach the Boston Americans.
A controversy surrounds the middleweight clash between British police champion Harry Mallin and Billy Spengler. Under International Amateur Boxing Federation rules the 160 pound limit may be breached if Spengler cannot make weight, risking a catchweight bout and the championship. Mallin insists Spengler meet the limit, else the tourney faces disruption.
The piece surveys players seeking New York teams, noting Maranville’s Boston fame and longing for a New York uniform. It contrasts California football prowess with Eastern teams, discusses amateur arena disputes over guarantees, and highlights boxing promoter activity and athletes’ plans in England and the Panama Zone.
The report records one new high hurdle mark by Karl Thomson at 142-5 seconds and notes Pennsylvania won the title with Princeton second. Frank Gotch won the heavyweight wrestling title from George Heckensachmidt. Strangler Lewis is due in Boston for a Gardini bout, with Lewis arriving in the morning. Stan Zbyszko’s heavyweight title history is mentioned. Boston A A relay races are listed with a 390 yard track distance at Mechanics’ Building.
Promoter Lou Daro expects a record turnout for Ed Lewis defending the world title against Renato Gardini in the Mechanics Building Thursday night. Lewis arrives from the East Wednesday morning, with Ben Sandow joining tonight. The undercard features Salvator Chevalier versus George Katsonaros in a tough clash, while two prelims precede the main event.
New York reports rapid steps toward forming a nationwide body to regulate professional boxing. The first meeting of a three day session by the National Board of Boxing Control will be held here on Monday.
Delegates from seventeen states have been appointed for a national boxing body. The list includes Massachusetts New York Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey Connecticut Michigan Tennessee Kentucky Wisconsin Montana Minnesota West Virginia Oklahoma Louisiana and South Carolina. States yet to appoint are California Colorado Oregon Florida Missouri Washington Maine and Rhode Island.
Everett McGowan of St Paul, an international amateur skating champion, agrees to a pro series against Norval Baptie in St Paul. If Baptie accepts, they race Jan 9 and 11 in six events with the winner to face Bud Lamy, Don O Lickey, and Art Staff for the U S title and possible world contention with Mathieson Bloomgren.
A victory jubilee for Harvard football baseball hockey and crew members who beat Yale in 1920 is set for January 13. The Harvard band will provide music as Dean Briggs hands out trophies and the committee plans surprises for the athletes. track team excluded as the sole major outfit to lose to Yale.
Babe Ruth and the Yankee pitching staff plan to reach Hot Springs Arkansas about February 20 to begin training ahead of the regular camp. Ruth pressed club officials for an earlier start and a formal call to pitchers to get in shape before the Shreveport Louisiana camp opening in March.
Young Montreal, the New England bantamweight champion, dreams of becoming the world champion. He dismisses any mental worry from Joe Lynch of New York, who recently won the crown by defeating Pete Herman.
Montreal prepares for a high-stakes ten round bout against Abe Friedman at Mechanics Building as part of a Pro Boxing card. The Providence fighter seeks a win to challenge Lynch for the title, while Friedman aims to upset the local favorite in a closely watched encounter.
Admirers of White Sox player John Shono Collins form a Collins club and elect him bowling captain with Fdw Madden leading a rival team. They will bowl monthly with losers paying a steak dinner. first meeting set for January 12. Collins keeps his throwing arm in trim by bowling.
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