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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
6
Arlington High School's hockey team dominated Somerville High School at the Arena yesterday afternoon winning 8 to 6. The contest featured a strong Arlington offense and solid defense to secure the win.
Arlington forwards bombard Somerville with rapid attacks led by Brainy Bower who scores four goals and sets up others. Ross and Reycroft aid in a dominant first period as Arlington nets five, while Somerville struggles with ragged teamwork and solid defense from Robbins and Lowe. Final tally shows Arlington 6 Somerville 0 with Bower winning the shooting gallery.
Promoter George V. Tuohey wires a major purse offer to wrestling champion Frank Gotch to meet the winner of Lemle versus Lurich, decided Tuesday at Mechanics Building. Gotch’s return is uncertain while both challengers push ahead with arrangements. The winner may also face Charley Cutler later in the city next month.
Franklin Academy defeated Roxbury Latin 3 to 2 at Franklin Field yesterday afternoon. Ferguson starred with two goals and strong cover point play, supported by Wyner Huy and Winn. Scoring details list Ferguson two goals, Wyner, and Huy for Franklin. referee Frank Hill and umpire J. Smith officiated two twenty minute periods.
Brighton High won 7 to 0 against Charlestown High in the first Boston High School Hockey League Y division game at North Brighton playground. Brighton's Kenefick and Rourke starred, with Kane and Earle scoring, referee Cavanaugh officiated, 20 minute periods, 500 in attendance.
The Municipal A A announces a cross country hike with three starting routes. Route 1 from West Quincy at 2 15 p m to Blue Hill reservation covers about nine miles via N H N H rail connections from South Station at 1 35 p m for Boston entrants. Route 2 from Mattapan square at 3 p m goes to Great Blue Hill for about eight miles. Route 3 a four and a half mile park walk starts at 3 30 p m Randolph avenue and Administration road in the Blue Hill reservation. Finishing at the foot of Great Blue Hill. Special entries at Municipal A A office 6 Beacon street or at the starting points.
The junior class won the first inter class meet at the Tech Gym 38 to 22 against sophomores and 21 for freshmen with seniors scoring 5. Freshman H.S. Benson won the mile, repeating his last meet performance. Events included sprints, hurdles, dashes, and jumps with multiple winners and times noted.
William H. Locke of Pittsburg arrived in Philadelphia to finalize the purchase of the Phillies and become club president. He held talks with Governor Tener to secure Philadelphia capital as partial payment and then met with Manager Dooin and Business Manager Shettsline. Locke said he has the funds to complete the buy.
A winter sports conference will be held Tuesday evening January 14 in the park department office at 26 Talbot Avenue opposite Franklin Field. Organized societies and individuals may attend, under the direction of the Municipal A A and the park department recreation division.
Snapshot lists several firms such as Paine, Webber, Harris, Jackson, Curtis, Gay, Sturgis, Thompson Towle Lee Higginson Chandler Rollins with columned figures and contact numbers 424 486 448 1308 489 450 435 1374 418 425 403 1246 represented alongside firm names and codes. The snippet resembles a directory or ledger page entry.
Arthur Duffey discusses rumors of inflated salaries in baseball and the integrity of the sport. He cites Frank Chance, Bill Quinn the Harvard coach, and various boxing and track figures, noting impending meets and the friction over pay demands and athletic decisions.
Johnny Kilbane holds a clear featherweight title after defeating Abe Attell in Vernon California in 20 rounds on February 22. The piece notes Fistice-Jimmy Britt did not hold a world championship and includes addresses for fans to contact boxing figures at the New York National Baseball Club in New York.
Local high school teams avoid dual meets with Boston College High School while the James Street squad earns high ratings from observers. Strong performance and cautious opposition define the shifting track scene this season.
Ice making challenges keep schedules tentative as several games are postponed or vulnerable to weather. Players hope for a cold snap to allow games to proceed at the local rinks despite unseasonable temperatures.
English High meets Chelsea High at Franklin Field in the season opener after practice sessions at the Boston Arena. Medford and Malden collide at an undecided site with captains Day and Murphy confident. Melrose faces Wakefield, Arlington and Lexington prep alumni games loom, and St Johns Prep hosts Salem in a fresh rink as Danvers aims to start a win streak.
In Lawrence on January 10 Steve Kennedy of Lawrence defeated Gilbert Gallant of Chelsea in a 12 round bout at the Unity Cycle Club. Kennedy lands a sharp left jab and a driving right uppercut to claim the New England lightweight championship and expresses readiness to defend the title.
At Pinehurst North Carolina January 10 Robert Hunter of Wee Burn and Harold Slater of Fox Hill advance to tomorrow's final round in the 10th mid winter golf tournament Hunter beat C L Becker Wood land while Slater defeated I S Robeson Oak Hill The consolation round features F K Robeson Oak Hill versus Edwin Freeman Dykermeadow.
The joint Motor Car Club of Boston and New England Electric Vehicle Club meeting at Hotel Thorndike heard Arthur Williams of New York predict the electric vehicle will become the nation’s greatest industry. He cited 30 000 electric vehicles in use, urged a night shift for city freight, and noted electric juice at 8 cents per kilowatt equals 8-cent gasoline. Other speakers included W H Blood Jr E S Mansfield Converse D Marsh Frank and M A Frank.
In Kalamazoo Michigan on January 10 a "Frank Chance" Club formed with 200 baseball fans praising the Yankees manager. The group aims to honor him with a banquet and a visit en route to New York, plan a Chicago trip by special train, and reserve a full stand. They expect at least 2000 members by that time.
Boxer Jack Johnson secured a 30000 dollar guarantee for his end of the Johnson tot contest held in Las Vegas on July 4. The event drew spectator interest amid ongoing exhibition matches and promotional activities.
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