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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1921

Page

40

King's College Visits Technology In Indoor Hockey Opener

The Nova Scotia Kings College Windsor plays Technology in Boston Arena opening game with 11-man squad and three 15 minute periods. King's features captain Reggy Parnell and goalie Hugh Nickle while Tech relies on Dan MacNeil and Neville Du Vernet in a fast roving contest with local Tech and Harvard fans expected.

Technology King Col. Taylor White D. MacNeil Ruggles Grant Bill Carlton Tom Kanaly St. Michael’s College Boston Boston Arena King’s College of Windsor N. S Canada King’s Arena Kingsmen Tech Harvard Institute Gaw Dan MacNeil Arena Hockey Club Neville du Vernet Neil MacNeil Mogt Hugh Nickle Queen's College Reggy Parnell Maritime Provinces Jack Ruggles Gerald White Rob Gilbert Tech Boys Frank Condon

Baseball ruling on a tricky fourth ball play

A baseball play prompts questions about scoring after the third out. The pitcher calls a ball for ball four, forcing runners to advance. A runner overruns third, a snap throw nails him, and the inning ends with questions on whether any run scores and how outs are counted. The article explains the legal retirements and base rules involved.

Welterweight Battle Tops Bowdoin Square Tonight

A feud between Frank Tillo of the North End and Harry Silva of the West End ends in a boxing match at Commercial A. in Bowdoin Square. The two have traded words and now settle who is the best welterweight.

Frank Tillo North End Harry Silva West End A.n Bowdoin Square

Boston Boxing Show Promises Action Packed Night

Tillo vs Silva headlines a rivalry fueled by North and West End pride with a ten round limit. Both boxers promise aggression and power as they tune up at Scenic Temple and Al Delmonts gym. McCarthy versus Ford and Shine versus Russo accompany the card with advance tickets on sale at 28 School Street.

North West End Tillo Silva Scenic Temple al Delmont Jack McCarthy Woburn Jack Ford Billy Shine Brockton Young Russo Buddy Ryan School Street

White Sox trade for Earl Sheely from Salt Lake

The Chicago White Sox acquire Earl Sheely from Salt Lake City in a multi player deal that sends catcher Byrd Linn and first baseman Ted Jourdan plus cash to the Bees in exchange for the veteran first baseman.

Chicago White Sox Byrd Linn Ted Jourdan Salt Lake Earl Sheely

Rapid note on Boston sports stars and upcoming meets

Arthur Duffey surveys a busy sports scene with Harvard Yale track braces and the prospect of French runner Guillemot competing in America this winter. He notes Dave Caldwell’s return, Stagg Field hosting a national meet, coaching shifts at Iowa and Columbia, hockey harmony, wrestling matchups, and Boxing of Curley and Johnson as rival forces in their respective fields.

Joe Guillemot America Henri St. Yves Guillemot St. Yves

Congress Inconsistent Lament Of Wobblier Times

A 1921 spoof laments Congress and hard times with jokes about seeds raisins wages and shortages. It jokes that Congress pretends to help while self interest and paydays prevail, noting widespread unemployment and scarce paper and licker.

Toronto Acquires Garry Fortune From Boston Americ

The Toronto club of the International league announced the purchase of right handed pitcher Garry Fortune from the Boston Americans today. The deal transfers Fortune to the Toronto squad ahead of the upcoming season.

Toronto Garry” Fortune Boston Americans

Arena and Shoe Trades settle amicably for hockey season

Arena management and the Shoe Trades team reached a wise settlement to maintain an amicable relationship for the hockey season. Skilton and his group are satisfied, and stadium officials say the terms set a prosperous season ahead. Metropolitan Association notes amateur boxing numbering caused fan and contestant dissatisfaction.

Skilton

Resignation of Vermont Coach Clyde Engel

Clyde Engel, previously with the Boston Red Sox, has resigned from his role as baseball coach at the University of Vermont. The move ends his tenure leading the Catamounts as the team seeks new leadership.

Clyde Engel Boston Red Sox University of Vermont

Dempsey to Fight Six Rounds in Milwaukie

Jack Dempsey will box six rounds at Milwaukie near Portland on January 26 with an opponent yet to be selected. Frank Kendall of the Milwaukie Boxing Commission said he had word from Jack Kearns, Dempsey's manager, agreeing to the bout.

Portland Ore Jack Dempsey Milwaukie Here Frank Kendall Milwaukie Boxing Commission Jack Kearns Dempsey Buffalo Clinton Eddie Mack

Carlyle A C Stages Five Tasty Bouts

Carlyle A C presents five bouts Monday night at Grand Opera House led by a main event pitting K O Loughlin of Philadelphia against Tommie McFarland of the North End. Nixie Searles of East Boston faces Jack Savage of Brockton in a featured six round clash. Billie Woods of Manchester meets Battling Downey of Roxbury in another eight rounder. Joe Collins of the North End, riding a 19 straight KO streak, meets Soldier Car men in six rounds.

Carlyle Club Grand Opera House K. O. Loughlin Philadelphia Tommie McFarland North End Nixie Searles East Boston Jack Savage Brockton Billie Woods Manchester N. H Battling Downey Roxbury Joe Collins Soldier Carmen

Caldwell Returns for Milrose 600 at Madison Square Garden

Dave Caldwell the lanky farmer sprinter comes out of retirement to run in the Milrose 600 at Madison Square Garden on February 8. He has two legs on the gold trophy.

Dave Caldwell Byfield Farmer Byfield Dave Wanamaker New York Madison Square Garden

Peculiar Baseball Feature in National League Fielding

National League fielding averages reveal Brooklyn led none outside the batteries with Otto Miller the lone exception. George Kelly of the Giants starred at first base, while Rogers Hornsby showed big putouts at second. Pittsburgh led in fielding outside short, with Ivy Wingo catching most Reds games and Wilbur Cooper starting two of four triple plays.

Otto Miller Httle Dodgers Robinson Schmandt George Kelly Giants Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals McGraw Charlie Deal Boecker Cubs Fred Mitchell Southworth Pittsburg Roush Cincinnati Ivy Wingo Reds Pirates Wilbur Cooper

MIT Mermen Time Trials Signal Cancelled Meets

MIT swimmers completed time trials ahead of two scheduled meets with Rutgers and Lehigh but both opponents requested cancellations. McGill also cancelled a January meet due to exams. Coach Holmes remains confident the team will beat last year’s marks, with Colton and Biddell leading sprint and distance events and a strong diving squad despite losses from Skinner.

Rutgers Lehigh Tech Pennsy McGill University Herb Holmes Institute Yale Brown Camip Henry Colton N. EB Sid Biddell N. E Holmes Biddell Trowbridge Weber Greene F. Brown R. H. Skinner Purinton Andover Ferdinand Tubby Boyce Jimmy Starbird Boyce

Carpentier Eyes Dempsey Clash After London Visit

The Mirror of Life notes Georges Carpentier, world light heavyweight and European champion, traveled to London late last week to assess Moran Beckett and left open the possibility of meeting either Beckett or Moran before a Dempsey bout. Des Camps hints at a Paris match and a Jersey move for the Carpentier–Dempsey fray with 15 rounds. Mentions Dick Smith’s push for a British clash and Boxers like Honeyman, Kilbane, and Sharkey in upcoming promotions at Scenic Temple and other venues.

Mirror of Life of London Carpentier England Georges Carpentier London Francois Descamps Descamps Dempsey Georges Beckett Moran Paris J. Arnold Wilson the Mirror Great Britain Dick Smith Smith Wells Miler Honeyman Johnny Kilbane Jersey New York

Boxing card set at Mechanics building with two main bouts

Next Tuesday night at the Mechanics building seats were nearly sold out with 600 on the floor and similar in the balconies. The program features two main bouts Eddie Shevlin versus Summers and Pat Reed versus Pat McCarthy, plus an opener John Lester Johnson vs Battling McCreary. Roy Green reports advance ticket sales for Andy Chaney versus Vincent Martin at Mechanics next Thursday.

Mechanics’ Building Faneuil Eddie Shevlings Johnny Summers Brooklyn Pat Reed Pat McCarthy Summers Shevlin Scenic Temple Roxbury Pat Reet McCarthy Clay Turner John Lester Johnson Battling McCreary Fenway Park Roy Green Fenway A. A Andy Chaney-Vincent Martin Washington Street

Golf Club Formation Near Boston Report

A new golf club is being formed near Boston with a short distance from the city. The listing provides an address at 1-85 and notes limited membership. The Boston Post mentions the development as a community sports effort.

New Golf Club Boston, Limited Boston Post

BU and Northeastern track teams to meet in late January

Boston University trackmen will face Coach Arthur Duffey s Northeastern sprinters in the last week of January at the U M C A meet. BU plans to enter the BA A indoor meet in February and their relay team may face Northeastern or Worcester Tech. Joe Limerick and Don McMillan headline sprint action, with R Warton and A H Brown also drawing strong notice in dash, mile, and high jump events.

Boston University Arthur Duffey Northeastern B. U Worcester Tech Ayres A. H. Brown J. M. Brown

Gloucester Meets A L Team At Baskets

The Gloucester basketball quintet opens the season against the American Legion five at the East Newton Street Armory. Debuting for Gloucester are Sam Marks Leo Martin Louis Euwart Walter Costello and Jack Curtin. The visitors lineup includes Park hurst Andrews Freitas Sudbay and O Malley.

Gloucester American Legion East Newton Street Armory Sam Marks Leo Martin Louis Euwart Walter Costello Jack Curtin Parkhurst Andrews Freitas Sudbay O'Malley

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