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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1921
Page
14
The column discusses boxing limits in San Francisco and rising purses in New York, coach changes at Dartmouth, and trade talk between the Giants and Red Sox. It also notes Ed Lewis vs Earl Caddock for the title, pole vault entries, and Yale star Landon’s indoor jump prospects.
Federal Judge Kenesaw M. Landis becomes the first baseball commissioner after the National Association of Minor Leagues voting approval of a new national agreement that creates a central office with supreme powers. The plan, already endorsed by the two major league committees, places control of organized baseball in a single appointive authority for at least seven years.
League representatives must officially approve the pact tomorrow. The minor leagues yield to majors on seven year terms under Landis. Some leagues may opt out of the draft while others join, with the Pacific Coast league participating.
The Tech hockey team plans a comeback tomorrow night against the B C sextet at the Arena. After three practice sessions since the King's game last Friday, Coach Gaw expects improved teamwork. Cauldwell remains on right wing with Dan MacNeill at center. Neil MacNeil takes left defense with Nickle guarding the net.
Portland heavyweight Terry Keller has been chosen to face Jack Dempsey in a six round bout at Milwaukie near Portland on January 26, per the Milwaukie Boxing Commission.
Urban Fitzpatrick and Boston College, undefeated football team of 1920, are feted by the Old Grade of BC in the Men's City Club tonight starting at seven. The event promises celebratory toasts and extends into the late hours.
Boston College prepares a celebratory alumni night in Boston with Governor Cox and City Hall officials among honorees. Captain Luke Urban and teammates receive praise as college officials, governors, and district attorneys attend. The event features reflections by Major Cavanaugh, music by the BC Orchestra, and gold footballs awarded to players.
The commissioner of corporations grants a charter to George T Stallings Walter I Hapgood and Thomas H Connelly of Brighton for the Rochester baseball club. Capital stock set at 100000 dollars with 1000 shares of 100 dollars each. Officers Stallings Hapgood and Connelly hold president treasurer and clerk roles. Each subscribes to 33 1 4 shares.
A short dialogue fragment shows an uncle promising bequest to a niece and a courteous exchange over a mince pie, indicating a family moment without clear event, date, or location. The readable text centers on inheritance intent and polite aunt/uncle banter amid holiday cheer.
New York proclaims a $15 limit on fight tickets while Broadway reforms and city life shadows the auto show at Grand Central Palace. The piece lists flashy car models with satirical names and absurd features, finishing with a 1921 copyright note and Ellis Island reference.
A runner on third scores when a coacher in the third base box moves toward the plate amid a batted ball. The shortstop misthrows, the catcher loses the ball, and the batter advances to second. The proper ruling hinges on whether the coacher violated interference or obstruction rules.
The Tech mermen enter an open amateur handicap meet at Brookline tank for New England amateurs. It marks the first time the event is held, drawing entrants from the region in a fair competition.
M. I. T. swimmers enter both varsity and yearling squads in relay, plunge, dives and dashes this season. Varsity lineups list Trowbridge, Palmer, Colton, Young in relays and multiple swimmers in 60 and 100 yard dashes. Dive entries include Purinton and Ferdinand. plunge teams feature Starbird and Ken dall among others.
Club members greet a newly knighted companion and congratulate him noting his wife has become a Lady.
New York January 11 United News reports baseball star George Herman Ruth awake in a Broad Way hotel asks about a hustler who claimed to know his betting business He boasts he can outbet and outlive the rival, implying schemes at Havana races.
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association board of stewards announced the invitation of crews from world universities to the intercollegiate championship regatta in Poughkeepsie on June 22. The meeting highlighted the event as the feature of the agenda.
The Hudson rowing association extends a broad invitation to foreign and domestic colleges for the varsity race, aiming to attract Oxford Cambridge Toronto and others while maintaining a three mile course. Harvard and Yale are excluded due to concurrent events.
Northeastern College and Tufts will clash in Boston at the Y.M.C.A. indoor meet Friday afternoon. Coach Ferguson expects a strong showing from Tufts with a deep squad led by top all around performers. Northeastern relies on former prep stars and a solid nucleus including Fundin, Young, Combs, Converse, Leavitt and Parsons. Events cover sprints, distance races, field events and a relay. meet starts at 2 46 p m.
Middlesex School ice hockey seven seeks a game tomorrow afternoon as Manager Chester Otis cannot fill the open date. A postponed match with Country Day School of Newton may not be played since Newton boys are not available midweek and Country Day is fully scheduled.
Babe Ruth reflects on earnings from the Yankees and other ventures including boxing, film, writing, and a phonograph record. He explains choosing races for income, aims to beat 54 homers, and notes the challenge of pitchers avoiding him while eyeing a first base move. He muses on public fascination and the trouble of wealth.
Chicago January reports say John J. McGraw discussed Walter Maranville from the Boston Braves with Braves president George W. Grant. The New York Giants show an inside track as the Cubs also pursue the shortstop.
The Quaker City hockey team beat Princeton 8 to 2 in Philadelphia tonight. Player names and further scoring details are not provided in the readable text.
Chicago January 11 report that pitcher Stewart of the White Sox has been sold to the Sioux City Club of the Western league. The deal was announced today.
The 10round main bout features Cleveland Johnny Downes vs Charley Parker at the Casino Worcester. Other matches include Johnny Rose seeking 183 to 185 pound bouts and Al Delmont eyeing clashes with Parker Carlson or Frezzetti. Dempsey Willard talk dominates, with remarks on admission prices and the March 17 showdown under review.
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