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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
13
Commissioner Frank ONeal of the State Athletic Commission forbids Jack Johnson from boxing in New York except for an exhibition. The champion cannot compete in New York State under any other conditions.
The Athletic Commission declares Johnson barred from boxing in the state citing public policy and fight balance. Commissioner O Neill vows resignation to block Johnson while noting the sport’s current popularity and strict enforcement of rules.
Plans unfold for the annual indoor handicap meet on January 27 under Coast Artillery Corps auspices. It may be the last event in the Armory’s current space, which houses the region’s largest indoor track. Alterations will shorten the track to install full guns and mortars. Events include open handicaps, corps restricted races, and a wall scaling trial for all military teams.
Chicago Nationals president Charles W. Murphy returned from Panama and said Mordecai Brown’s claim of quitting baseball surprised him but did not worry him. Brown’s contract expired and he planned to enter business in Chicago, though Murphy will decide if Brown is with the team when the season starts.
Entry blanks for the 234th annual high school indoor meet were mailed by George W. Brown of the B A A. The classic event, to be held at Mechanics Building, is on February 24 at 2 30 PM under B A A auspices.
Johnny Coulon of Chicago defeats George Kitson of New York when Kitson’s corner throws in the towel after three hard rounds at about 115 pounds in South Bend Indiana. A large local crowd witnessed the bout with Chicago fans among the audience.
Bulletin lists pond skating conditions for Hammond's Pond Spy Pond Mystic Pond Medford Winchester Riverside and Dedham with notes like Good Fair on various ponds. Specific ponds include Mystic River Medford and Charles River at Dedham with quality markers.
A fragment lists alleys 1 2 4 and 8 in Bowdoin Square area with partial figures and contacts. Items mention WHSOROUTE falda tds esdees and Holtzer Cabot with numbers and a J R Ainsley entry.
In New Haven Taunton edged New Haven 8 to 7 while Hartford earned a 4 to 3 win over Providence at Hartford.
Malden High School awards football letter to Stanley Hill after a special committee meeting. The panel reversed its earlier refusal, citing Hill's fine attitude and three league game appearances as sufficient grounds for earning the M.
Kid Goodman of Boston and Jeff Doherty of New Haven fought 10 rounds to a draw in the feature at Shrewsbury's White City Hall before about 2000. The two earlier bouts saw Paddy Callahan beat Tommy Rawson, and George Alger of Boston outpoint Young McDonough of Manchester. Attendance exceeded 2000, underscoring boxing’s local appeal after 20 years.
Matty Baldwin of Boston outpointed Pal Moore of Philadelphia in a clean lightweight contest at the National Sporting Club. Baldwin used a right chopping blow to gain rounds, holding a points lead except the ninth. Moore pressed with jabs and uppercuts but Baldwin finished strong in the tenth to win on points.
Kid Flemming of Oldtown matched by Scotch Connolly of Boston before a small crowd in Augusta Maine Connolly outboxed Flemming in the second half, with Flemming pressing early. Preliminary saw Joe Bolduc of Augusta versus Bobby Good of Rockland, Good dominating. Kid Shea of Hallowell served as referee.
Terry Martin of Manchester won the decision over Joe Nelson of Lawrence in a 12 round bout in Lawrence Massachusetts. The bout was slow with Martin dominant throughout. In the semi finals Frankie Maloney of Cambridge was disqualified in the third round of an eight round bout with Young Delmont of Lawrence.
In Auburn Maine on January 11 the crowd was small and Steve Kennedy of Lawrence and Young Hugo Kelley of Portland refused to fight beyond six rounds though scheduled for twelve. The bout was poorly staged with a weak exhibition of boxing.
The planned boxing match between Packey McFarland and Kid Alberts in Toronto was canceled after Alberts made weight but developed symptoms of ptomaine poisoning this afternoon.
Johnny Regan a featherweight boxer of national repute died in St Louis after a boxing bout on New Year's Day in Granite City Illinois. He contracted a severe cold that developed into pneumonia. He was 35 and born in Brooklyn.
The Rindge Technical School hockey team suffers major blows as Hubbard White Wanamaker and Nate Green are sidelined by suspensions and injury. The squad, built on substitutes, faces a demoralized path to completing its schedule and contends with a rumored disbanding amid Interscholastic league play.
Local athletic followers push for Harvard to host the intercollegiate championships at the Stadium citing last year’s peak performance. Syracuse University and Pennsylvania support the games but fear not matching Harvard’s former reputation. Wrestler Sam Anderson questions Geh ring’s license and a dispute over middleweight honors simmers. Bonhag argues five miles is too long for summer competition. many favor fall contests to avoid heat collapse.
Al Bridwell, Boston Braves shortstop and former Giants pinch hitter, writes to the Boston Post predicting a stronger Braves showing in 1912. He credits improved late season play, recalls his trade by John McGraw, notes illness, and says he plans to prove himself again with a quicker return to form and readiness for the season.
In the second of two extra periods, Arlington High School defeated Newton High School 2 to 1 at Brae Burn Rink. Lowe tied the game in the second period, then Ross fed Cousens and Foote assisted for the late winning goal. This marked Newton’s first loss of the season and could clinch the Arlington title.
Wesleyan defeats Dartmouth 31 to 27 in a hard fought college basketball game in Middletown. Key performers include Faton Hayward and captain Davidson for Wesleyan and Sisson Mensel for Dartmouth. The teams meet again Jan. 20 in Hanover.
Columbia defeated Cornell 38 to 15 in a home swimming meet at Columbia pool. A water polo game following the swims ended tied 1 to 1 at the end of regulation and was called.
A mix of correspondence for Tony Lorenzo and Johnny Mooney and a letter for Tom Andrews in Milwaukee with stamps. Mentions of fiftie-Mike Sullivan versus Frank Perron, John Paul Jones mile race splits, BA A games entry via George Brown, and a Jim Corbett Jack Johnson speculative bout. Also notes no decisions at American A C and a bowling count of 125.
Tony Lorenzo of Boston and Young Ketchell of Bridgeport fought an eight round draw with Lorenzo slightly ahead, Cassidy beat Maher in six rounds, and Jasper versus Egan was postponed due to poor attendance with rain checks issued for next week.
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