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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1913
Page
8
Mrs. McCarty defends her husband the white heavyweight champ describing him as a hard working and devoted family man who has sent her money and shown care since his rise to fame. She says he is nicknamed Luck by close friends in Moorhead Minnesota and that he is not a bad sort.
Luther McCarty, who began boxing in January 1911, quickly rose from obscurity to white heavyweight contender after a decisive win over Al Palzer on New Year’s Day. By his two-year mark he had fought 22 bouts with 16 knockouts and claimed the sport’s top attention, while his wanderer’s path from ranch life to stardom is recounted.
Rhoda McCarty, wife of white heavyweight champ James J. McCarty, calls him a big good-natured kid. She works as a dishwasher in Howard's Cafe Moorhead Minnesota across the river from Fargo. She notes no letter since May though he sent money after defeating Flynn and Palzer.
Mrs. McCarty recounts her reunion with boxer Luck McCarty across towns in Ohio Michigan Saskatoon and Fargo. She details their marriage in Sidney Ohio five years earlier, his boxing rise in Chicago, and her struggles to support their child while awaiting his return.
The indoor track season begins as schoolboy athletes return from holidays. Many schools will use BR A A outdoor board tracks and in town facilities for practice. Andover aims to field a first class team under coach G Crawford with captain L T Worthington leading the squad, while Exeter plans for key moments with George Connors and returning scorers Ed Teschner Gregg Dougherty and J A Casey.
Captain Henry Ketcham announced that Yale football will appoint a graduate head coach under salary for the next season. A committee of five alumni will assist in the selection along with Ketcham.
Captain Ketcham said Walter Camp will be one of five graduates on a new coaching committee to choose next year’s head coach. The plan ends the old system with captains selecting a committee of five graduates to work with them. Camp was added today and four more members will be named after the prom. No current players will be chosen as coach.
Harry Jensen the renowned long distance runner from New York plans permanent relocation to this city. He stated his business ties will require him to stay at least five years starting January 29, enriching local athletic ranks.
The article follows Jensen's Marathon career from Ashland to Boston noting his 2h 2m 60s speed in last April's fast race, his 2h 57m 174-58 time, and his varying yearly form. It cites his New York successes, Olympic selection, current club ties, and expectations for local and national events including Coast Artillery contests and the B A A Marathon.
Noble & Greenough leads with Clarence Little guiding 30 candidates. High School of Commerce, led by Elmer Smith, shows strong interest and plans outdoor board track. Mechanic Arts High coached by Gregor expects a strong squad. Belvidere Street and James Street schools field large groups while Duffey aims to improve a weak pool.
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