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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
8
A humorous 1921 reflection contrasts June romance with January bills. It follows Aleck, a charming foil called Apollonaris, who marries last June and soon faces domestic reality. The piece notes the clash of wedding glamour with cold, practical finances and a life return to chores and routine.
Eddie Collins of the Chicago White Sox is praised as a brainy player for a hypothetical late game play. A hit and run leads to a center fielder catch and a baserunner collision, ruled as interference that retires the side and negates the run.
Philadelphia veterans group invites Boston College leaders to banquet on January 26, 1921 to award a championship cup honoring their football team for meeting all comers and achieving the best results. President Eugene C Bonniwell urges acceptance by Boston College president Father Devlin.
After a three week dispute Boston Arena settles with the Shoe Trades Club to join the Eastern group of the United States Amateur Hockey Association. A five hour conference with Raymie Skilton yields a financial agreement and the first league game is set for Friday night January 21 at the Boston Arena. Skilton’s lineup includes Conley Geran Synnott Shell Hawkins Blair while defence features Nowell Small Small Martin Storey and Skilton. The amicable settlement was aided by St Alphonsus A A withdrawing.
Akron IL club sold to a syndicate led by Joe Thomas former county treasurer Ralph Latimore named manager succeeding Dick Hoblitzell who moves to Reading. J J O Brien a jiu jitsu expert returns to Boston after 16 years teaching police and private classes. He studied in Japan for 10 years and has given exhibitions worldwide and written articles. He notes Johnny Coulon s Paris feats resemble those shown here by a woman demonstrator about half a century ago.
The city’s boxing and wrestling crowds stay at high levels with packed arenas during the holiday week and upcoming tournaments every night. A rematch between Abe Friedman and Young Montreal is likely after a dramatic Tuesday bout, while New York’s Benny Leonard vs Richie Mitchell for a charity fund draws huge interest and costs. Eight-man wrestling cards at Grand Opera House feature Tony Ajax vs Patsy McCarthy, Charley Metro vs Louis Pergantes, and more as promoters report fighters in top form.
Harvard crews face Yale in a Thames race on Friday afternoon June 24 with schedules still unsettled. Managers have two months to finalize dates as talks continue across colleges.
Harvard faces possible delays with Navy in April as organizers seek later dates. Harvard, Princeton, Cornell and Syracuse are in talks for Lake Cayuga and Lake Carnegie duels while coach Bill Haines trains at Newell boat house.
Boston University lists two promising heavyweights John C Knight and Charles Fessenden with strong punching prospects per boxing instructor Joe Nelson. Joe Franklin shows major footwork gains and is rising on Nelsons list. other capable amateurs include Donald McWilliam Fred Lions Louie Mahoney Frank Kelliher and George Carlson. First practice after vacation was held yesterday from 12 to 1 in Rhodes Gymnasium with sessions to run until final exams in late January.
Dartmouth College athletic council reveals the 1935 schedule including an October 15 home game against the University of Tennessee. The slate lists away dates at Norwich Middlebury New Hampshire College Ithaca Penn Syracuse and other venues with open date Nov. 5. Loren Murchison aims for indoor prep before outdoor season.
The American Legion weighs an extensive program to foster all sports for veterans and civilians alike. Noting coaches like Knute Rockne and figures such as Del Pratt, Joie Ray, Mike O Dowd, and Jess Burkett are cited as evolving influences in football boxing wrestling and college athletics.
Babe Ruth the Yankee slugger received a gun permit, with officials joking that his bat might be as useful against bandits as against errant pitches. The story notes Ruth’s notoriety and the quick approval without typical red tape.
Boston College stars Jim Fitzpatrick and Louis Urban drew Army recruiting attention on University Heights as officers promoted West Point for their four year plan. The pair met for over half an hour but declined to sign, while BC undergrads consider the army bid unlikely given coaching and major league offers.
Jackson Scholz now with Detroit A C is entered for the B A A 50 yards at the Unicorn games. Williams of Missouri University joins Scholz as a top West rival, with coach Bob Simpson praising Williams as a fast starter and strong finisher ready to test the nation’s best.
Manager Connie Mack and Secretary John Shibe arrived in Lake Charles to arrange spring training home for the Philadelphia Athletics. Branch Rickey of the St Louis Cardinals is expected and a series between the clubs probably will be arranged.
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