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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
10
A dramatic incident highlights the dangers of slippery floors when a performer slipped on a banana peel and sustained broken legs and arms during a public event. No further details available about the venue or individuals involved.
Eight clubs of the New England League met at the Quincy House for several hours of talks. The outcome of the gathering did not match expectations for results from the special meeting.
President T H Murnane explained a special meeting was called at members' request. A committee including Fraser Sullivan Roach and Duffy will visit Worcester to negotiate the club purchase from Jesse Burkett. Proposals on Manchester stock reimbursements and prospective merger face court action. Next league meeting is January 19 at the Quincy House. The National Association of Minor Leagues meets January 17 in New York to decide the New England and Eastern merger.
Battling Levinsky, famed for his clever light heavyweights in Boston, will meet Tom Cowler next Tuesday night. Cowler, praised by Jim Corbett for his months abroad, has defeated Porky Flynn and shown Corbett tutelage and speed in recent New York bouts.
Manager Bill Carrigan arrived at Red Sox headquarters forenoon to review the contract proposal with President Lannin, noting his improved condition since last spring in Maine.
Harvard and Crescent teams prepare for a grid clash with listed players including Hicks Peewee Saltonstall and Wigglesworth. The lineup features Wanamaker Phillips Cuennaeer Hicks and Claflin as key backs and ends as both sides seek a win in a pivotal early season contest.
Boston manager Carrigan outlines unsigned players including Catchers Cady and Thom as, Pitchers Wood Collins and Ruth, Infielders Scott Janvrin and McNally, and Outfielders Speaker and Shorten. He praises Agnew as a strong addition and stresses restraint on salaries after costly past seasons.
Harry Ackerland who owns 10 percent of the Chicago Nationals arrived from Honolulu and then left for Cincinnati. He said the transfer of control to Charles Weeghman was satisfactory and he would keep his stake if desired by new owners, otherwise he would sell.
St. Louis jan 5 Fielder Jones former manager of the St. Louis Federals assumed command of the St. Louis Americans today and was named second vice president of the club.
Ted Lewis of England will clash with Kid Graves of New York in Milwaukee on January 17 in a 10 round no decision bout for the welterweight world championship. The card is promoted as a world title contest with both men regarded as top contenders in the division.
The article notes Bill Carrigan of the Red Sox avoids baseball in the off season, turning to ice hockey and boxing chatter. Marlboro amateur bouts promise major fireworks next Friday with 108 125 and 185 pound divisions under promoter B B Osthues and officials praising junior athletes definitions by Fred Rubien.
In the PORTS selection the 100 yards race favors R. EK McBride of Denver High School. The text asks to print nationalities for Charlie White and Matt Wells, noting they are English Hebrews.
The Amateur Hockey league begins at the Boston Arena with Harvard club and Crescent A C sevens. The opener raises questions about Crescent player eligibility after a league officials meeting failed to reach a definite outcome.
F J Heffernan former Ottawa University and Victoria Club standout is named centre for the Crescent seven. His play compared to Hobey Baker draws attention as Ontario ban and protests threaten the trip’s status. Harvard clash looms with star-laden lineup including Hicks Phillips Wanamaker Saltonstall Claflin Clifford Wigglesworth and coach Winsor.
The report asserts Harold Weeks won the three mile invitational at the B A A Games last winter, with Kolehmainen second and Nick the Greek third, and the writer disputes Billy Kramer’s starter status. It notes R Brewer of St Albans was chosen all American in scholastic sprints per Rubiens.
Groton defeats St. Mark's 4 0 at the Arena in a defensive battle. Groton forwards click late for goals. Crocker stops many shots while St. Mark's goalie is superb in defense. Emmons Coolidge Rand King score for Groton. Bigelow, Valker referees. three 15 minute periods.
Technology prepares for the annual B A A games set for February 5 with time trials this week for varsity and freshman relay teams. The varsity faces Dartmouth in the finals while freshmen meet Holy Cross and Hanover in a triangular relay. Notable runners include Captain Guething and Reed returning, with Guething likely anchor.
Tonight at the Hippodrome Burns faces Willoughby in a highly anticipated bout described as a battle of science and stamina. Promoter Tuohey schedules the main event for 9 o'clock after 8:15 preliminaries featuring Goulette versus Willis and Rodrigues against Hayatt.
Maynard High School will host Hudson High School to settle a postponed hockey clash scheduled for Saturday afternoon January 22. The teams previously twice postponed the match, now rescheduled to be played in Hudson.
Billy Evans notes Hank Gowdy of the Boston Nationals faced a Philly fan in a tense moment during a game in Philadelphia. Gowdy, who starred in the 1914 World Series, replied that he was now batting against big league pitching as the crowd jeered.
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