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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
7
A battle royal is set for tonight at the Arena as Montreal A A faces Boston A A. The Boston visitors are regarded as one of the finest Quebec organization squads and seek a victory on the road.
In 1902 Lewiston high school star William F. Carrigan broke into prominence during a pivotal Lewiston Auburn contest. He pitched briefly and hit a decisive homer while leading his team to a comeback over Auburn. his courage and hustle earned him lifelong reputation as a fearless fighter on and off the field. Carrigan later played in Knox County league and joined Holy Cross College, where a knee injury in a Georgetown game ended his football rushes and shaped his athletic path.
Veterans from last year's seven join visitors for the yearly hard fought meeting against B A A Montreal in a keen rivalry. The host Unicorns expect to test their visitors who endured limited ice practice before facing strong opposition from the Canadian outfit.
Indianapolis manufacturers travel to New York for the opening of a major show aboard a special nine car train. The journey includes a minstrel troupe and a cabaret to entertain. Michelin Tire Company declines to exhibit due to space constraints. George C. Diehl of Buffalo impresses at the State Automobile Association dinner at the Hotel Somerset. E A Gilmore, Bay State Club president, and Newton Mayor Hatfield attend, with Chestnut Hill repairs promised. James Fortescue cited for executive leadership of the dinner. The American Scout debuts a motor with a four inch bore and five inch stroke.
The referee stops a bout when a boxer is clearly helpless and rules a winner, crediting the victor with a stoppage rather than a knockout. A knockout requires the opponent to be down and unable to continue without a count.
Joe Thomas, the Beverly-born challenger who exposed Stanley Ketchel, was matched yesterday to meet Gunboat Eldridge in a 12 round Butler match before the Lowell A C on the night of January 17. Billy Sylvester arranged the bout for Eldridge.
The N E B B A A A committee met at the B A A last night and decided the New England indoor track and field championships will be held as an assured fact with a working committee of Thomas Riley Major Frank Briggs and Hugh C McGrath appointed to organize details.
Malcolm Justin Logan substitute quarterback and halfback on Harvard football has been elected to membership in the Institute of 1770 and the Dickey Club at Harvard, in the second group of ten. A Boston native, he starred for Boston Latin School and played quarterback on the Harvard freshman team last year.
President James E. Gaffney of the Boston Braves will not direct club administration this year. He will let Manager Stallings and Secretary Nickerson handle operations while he sits back.
Nashua officials face widespread indictments as Police Commissioner Harry A. Gregg leads a crusade against illegal gambling liquor and corruption. Chairman Frank H. Wingate and other prominent figures are charged, with further actions anticipated before the Legislature and Supreme Court.
The Republican State committee sent a peace offer to the Progressives asking for reconciliation. The group desires cohesion and unity on the major issue of protection.
The committee calls for Republican and Progressive unity in Massachusetts aiming to reconcile differences and act together for state interests. Hatfield appoints executive and finance chairs, with John Hays Hammond tasked to raise funds after opposing Hatfield’s bid. Henry P. Field leads the executive committee.
A scattered skating bulletin lists multiple parks and playgrounds across Boston and nearby areas including Franklin Field Jamaica Pond Franklin Park and Charles River. It notes varied conditions from Good to Poor and Unsafe in a fragmented report.
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