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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1910
Page
13
Arthur Duffey laments lack of international flavor as Greece may host minor contests but America and Britain stay away. He notes pro-amateur tensions, plans for schoolboy meets, and mentions athletes Emilio Lunghi John Svanberg and Jimmy Connolly lining up in political and athletic circles.
Inquiry about the captain of the Madison A. C. confirms Fred Fitzgerald of 95 Milk Street as captain. Mentions arranging baskets for games and recommends boxing instructor Joe Comminges of the B A A for terms. Debates on editorial leadership and a query about Kling versus Carrigan.
The New England Kennel Association announces judges for its beach show at Mechanics Building next month. James Mortimer will judge most terrier and hound breeds. Miss Alger oversees poodles. Arnold Lawson and Winthrop Rutherford will judge bulldogs spaniels and terriers. other judges cover Boston terriers fox terriers foxhounds bloodhounds and numerous toy and spaniel varieties. T. B. L. Kemp serves as secretary and superintendent at 175 Tremont Street.
Submaster Harry L. Jones treasurer of the Somerville High Athletic Association reports year end receipts and expenditures with a $3004.81 balance. Football support keeps other sports, with 12 games drawing 24,497 in attendance and football receipts totaling $11,346.10.
Barney Dreyfuss reports discovering another pitching phenomenon a college player who may become a Babe Adams type. The name will wait until parental consent is secured. Nap rooters doubt Cleveland’s 1910 showing though hopeful for a fair performance. Charley Dooin’s move to manager raises fears for his catching, but Doom’s reliability suggests Quakers backstopping will hold.
The passage names Cambridge-Wilton Paull as intercollegiate champion despite a recent Buffalo defeat to a Caustian. Dartmouth coach Harry Hillman is cited as a three-time Olympic team member who traveled to Athens and reportedly met with an injury not allowing competition. The ski jumping record is 138 feet by Oscar Gunderson. Baseball had the most deaths last year with 22, while football logged 31 deaths.
Frank Arellanes writes from Santa Cruz about his hunting trip and recovery from illness. He praises Duffy Lewis as a future fan favorite and predicts he will make the team next season. Arellanes notes offers to play in California and expresses holiday wishes.
The National Baseball Commission announced reinstatement details for former major league players. Joe Nealon, ex Pittsburg first baseman, is restored and assigned to Oakland after Pittsburgh waived its rights. Elmer Stricklett Thomas Sheehan Monte Phyle and outfielder Henderson are denied reinstatement, shifting the burden to the players to prove eligibility.
Former professional sprint champion Steve Farrell has been signed by Ohio State University as football trainer and track coach. He previously helped Yale’s track program under John Mack, met Howard Jones, and has trained Maine’s track team for two years. Farrell resides in Rockville.
English High defeated Dorchester High 41 to 27 in a fast season opener at the English High gym. Moody led English with 10 floor tallies, while captain O'Day impressed with in and out play. Dorchester’s Reagan scored 13 free throws and Betts contributed solid work as the Dorchester team fought hard. The English reserves won 14 to 11. Attendance was 200.
Boston Latin beat East Boston 26 to 18 in the first game with Fish Halligan and Murray starring for Latin. East Boston won the nightcap 18 to 4 led by Frank OBrien who scored 11 points. OBrien also topped a list that included Reagan and O’Donnell for the winners and Heyer and Graham for the losers. Attendance about 400 in East Boston.
Commerce High solidified its top position in the Boston High School league by defeating Charlestown High 81 to 14 at Charlestown gym. Stuart Armstrong led with 17 fouls and 60 total fouls called. Keenan stood out in the second game as Commerce edged Charlestown 14 to 11.
In a seaside inn two lonely guests meet by chance as summer visitors. A shy young man finds his borrowed book reveals a common past with Martha McLean, sparking misread cues and growing tension that hints at a social hazard for a solitary woman.
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