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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1921
Page
15
Manager George V Brown calls a meeting of officials at the New Boston Arena to seek uniform rulings on offside play and other hockey points. Ralph Winsor of Harvard will address the gathering, aiming to resolve the lack of consensus among referees.
New York January 10 Motor show boosts business and optimism as thousands of motorists and industry leaders gather. Dealers tout design advances for women town cars and interiors while highlighting lightweight chassis and luxury fittings. Studebaker and Nash Lafayette displays draw crowds with miniature Marmons and custom bodies.
Jack Cannell of Everett Massachusetts 1919 Dartmouth captain and former Spears aide is named head coach of the Dartmouth football team for the 1921 season after a council decision. Cannell played quarterback and open field runner and will lead the Green after years as assistant and spring coach. He then worked at AT&T in New York under football rules leader BE K Hall.
University Heights reports Boston College plans a spring sweep of top college nines in the East. The Maroon and Gold will rely on veteran players and a host of former Boston schoolboys to reinforce the lineup.
Winsor urges changes at a Boston meeting as hockey fans pack Harvard King's game. He argues officials misjudge onside rules and mid ice kicks, and seeks faster play with less whistle blowing. Referees invited include Rocque Doody Gaw Foote Parker Ryan Gaffney. Traffic and Bob Clifford may attend.
Joe Green's South Boston High School dominates the three team meet with Boston Trade School and Charlestown High at the East Armory scoring 45 points to 37 for Trade and 17 for Charlestown. Auburn Carr of Trade wins the senior 600 as Willard Baird shines in 220 yard duties.
Ray Cass directs Frankie Britt’s business affairs after signing Saturday. Britt’s first bout lands January 10 in Fall River against Willie Curry, then travels to Salem to face Frankie Rice, a noted 42 knockout performer from Baltimore. Cass aims quick action with two fights in three days.
Ed Strangler Lewis world champion catch as catch can wrestler will defend his title versus former champion Paul Caddock in a one fall finish match in New York on January 24.
George Chaney of Baltimore halted Al Murphy of Scranton in the fifth round of their eight round lightweight bout here tonight. The two lightweights fought a fast match with Chaney delivering the decisive blows to end the contest.
England’s Jimmy Wilde may claim the bantam title if he defeats Pete Herman in London. Herman is seen as a money holder rather than a true world champion, with Joe Lynch of New York regarded as the real U S bantam champ. A Moran Beckett rematch interview and notes on Carpentier, Moran, and Des camps add context to the era’s boxing scene and postwar athletic careers.
The piece weighs the challenge of a top amateur meeting a seasoned pro as Tommy Crank faces Pendleton in a test of equal terms. Joe Adams, ex Brockton and now East Boston, profiles as a top lightweight prospect, set to box Walter Butler of Revere on January 17 at the Casino A. C. in Lynn.
The coacher may influence a play through movements but cannot force a runner to score. If the runner slides back of the batsman and reaches home before the catcher, the umpire must judge interference and whether the runner left the line. If the batter remains in the box without interference, the umpire decides if the runner is out for leaving the line or for other infractions.
Notre Dame high jump champion Johnny Murphy announced his entry for the upcoming Union games to be held Saturday evening February 5. Billy Hayes, former national champion, also entered the 50 yard dash alongside Murphy. Relays feature Andover versus Exeter over the mile, with Tufts Bates and Maine in a three corner race.
Manager Harry Fisher surveys new season as Boston College plans for limited schoolboy talent and returns of veterans. Notables include Ben Roderick as promising pitcher, Jimmy Fitzpatrick and Harry Mullowney in pitching, plus a strong group of catchers led by Luke Urban and backup O Regan. Infield and outfield battles pit veterans Cody Gallaher Donovan against fresh yearlings, with Jocko Halligan slated for first base.
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