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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
11
The piece surveys boxing figures like Jim Corbett and Tom Cowler, weighty track names such as Abel Kiviat, Harry Smith, Yale’s football head coach search, and upcoming events at Millrose and Coast Artillery trials. It notes Haughton joining pro baseball, Yale varsity prospects, and rivalries in sprint and long jump contests.
At Pinehurst North Carolina January 10 the annual advertising golf tournament opened with 18 hole men and 9 hole women play. F A Sperry Oak Park won best net in Class A while EB Manson Framingham and Marshall Whitlatch Baltimore tied for best gross at 93. Class B saw C Wharman Wyckagyll top gross with 96 and Detroit's William Campbell Norristown's W L Roberts and Bridge Hampton's R C O'Brien tied at 90 for best net. Mrs G C Dutton Boston won best gross in the women’s event with 52 and Mrs C T Russell New York and Miss H Aronson tied for best net 53.
Reader questions about amateur boxing, Charley White and Gilbert Gallant, and Olympic details are addressed. White defeats Gallant by knockout in five rounds. Jim Thorpe shines at Stockholm 1912, though disqualified as a pure amateur. Howard Drew’s performance is noted but sidelined by heat issues.
A playful sports quip imagines Ty Cobb sliding into third base on skates, blending baseball lore with a humorous winter twist and old time voice.
Last night the Copley Society hosted a patriotic pageant with 500 attendees featuring Priscillas and John Aldens as Pilgrims Indians and early American figures. Notable performances included Pocahontas and Powhatan John Alden and a Maypole dance with a list of cast members and Miss Caroline Aldrich in Lincoln inauguration attire.
Alfredo De Oro world champion and Lloyd Jevne challenger have reached Boston for the three cushion billiard title match. De Oro arrived from New York with his 17 year old son while Jevne came from Los Angeles with his grown son. Both practiced but expect stronger play in the Convention Hall bout. De Oro is 53 and Jevne 48.
The Peerless Eight making a favorable impression at the New York show will arrive at Beacon Motor Company 660 Beacon Street tomorrow morning. Hartford show runs Feb 12 to 19. A. H. Sowers notes Howard S. Blossom’s promotion to retail manager. Al Green joins SS. R. car, debuted at the New York show and built in Boston.
Philadelphia officials confirm pitcher Mattison was sold to the Syracuse State league team. Purchase price not disclosed. Mattison joined the Phillies in 1914 after coming from Dubois Pennsylvania where he played independent ball.
Outfielder Doc Miller former pinch hitter for Boston Philadelphia and Cincinnati is now enrolled in a post graduate course at Cornell Medical School in New York.
Veteran infielder Heinie Wagner is released by Boston after a long career with the Red Sox. President Lannin pays his remaining salary as Wagner age and form signal the end of an era with Barry and Carrigan reshaping the infield. Wagner, born 1882 in New York, debuted with the Giants in 1902 and joined Boston in 1905.
Harvard football may gain strength if guard Cowen returns to finish his studies. He has at least a half year of college work remaining and could be eligible to play this fall, while rumors about tackle Parson returning are unlikely due to his third year of varsity eligibility.
Sol Metzger, former Penn star and WVU coach, was today signed to lead the Washington and Jefferson football team in the coming season.
In a high speed Boston Arena game, Rindge Tech edged Melrose High 2 to 1. Melrose played without captain Nowell, yet pressed the attack, while Burgess of Rindge starred in goal to secure the win.
Rindge Tech jumped ahead early as Fontaine redirected a stick drive into Melrose’s net. Metivier added a second for Rindge with a long shot, Tirrell tallied for Melrose in the second half, and Burgess held Melrose at bay as Rindge preserved a 2 to 1 victory.
The National League office received lists of players who were with the Chicago Nationals last season and requested waivers from NL clubs. The move excludes players from the Chicago Federals last year. The St Louis Americans supplied another list, with waivers requested for their players as well.
The Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts met at the Hotel Touraine with Mrs. Henry S. Busan presiding. Officers were re elected, and a June 14 beach show at Woodlawn Park Hotel Auburndale was voted. New members were admitted and a tea followed.
The 11th annual winter meet of the New England Fox Hunters' Club opened in Bedford at daybreak. Only one fox was bagged, reportedly a large red dog fox weighing 12 pounds and 8 inches long, killed by W. A. B. Estes, a Lexington jeweller.
Syracuse announces a loaded slate with Ohio University, Franklin and Marshall, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Dartmouth, Susquehanna, Colgate, Tufts and more across dates in September to November, with several games at Syracuse and one at Ann Arbor and Springfield.
The fish pier reported abundant groundfish with 13 vessels offering fares. Offshore fleet totals included three large catches and 10 shore boats. Haddock, cod and hake prices were listed with Pounds shipped and several named vessels and captains noted along with upcoming ship launches and boxing events.
The column lists vessels in transit and towing operations including steamers City of Lincoln Jenkins Canopic Nacoochee Dizer Macbeth Walter D Noyes Thacher J H Devereaux and many more. It notes routes to Azores Gibraltar Naples Genoa and Norfolk with multiple barges and tug connections around Philadelphia Norfolk New York and Lynn.
President Robert D. Wrenn announced the annual National Lawn Tennis Association meeting will be held in New York City on Friday February 11. The slate of officers up for election includes the current officers with George T. Adee nominated to succeed Wrenn as president as he retires.
Questioning whether Indianapolis fans will see two teams reach the World Series, the piece weighs the chances and context of the Federal league's standings and schedule without committing to a definite outcome.
Time trials for the Tech varsity and freshman relay teams have been held and the final trials are set for next Saturday January 15 as prep for the B A A games. The interclass meet saw the technology indoor record broken with 56.35 seconds in the quarter mile. Leading contenders include Guething Reed Bent Scranton Jackson Justheim and Brock.
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