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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
10
A 1921 column humorously compares old fashioned homemakers with modern brides. It notes that today looks and social status trump cooking, with brides chasing fashion, social clubs, and employment rather than kitchen duties. The piece satirically contrasts past and present gender roles.
A baseball play raises issues of bench interference and base paths. A runner scoring from third overran touching third but no tag occurred. a substitute on the bench directed the catcher to throw to third causing confusion and an out call. The coacher left the coach's box and interfered with the fielder leading to a potential out. The batter who hit the triple remains at second. he should return to first.
Naval Academy will add tank sports to the winter program starting with a swimming meet against Johns Hopkins in Annapolis on Saturday. The team also faces the University of Pennsylvania on January 22 and Princeton on January 29, with both swimming and water polo squads visiting Annapolis.
The Brooklyn club announced three transactions today as part of trimming its roster. Howard Elliott was sold to Sacramento of the Pacific Coast area, Allen went to Birmingham for Bert Griffith and cash, and William McCabe was released to Rochester of the International League.
The Cantabs from Cambridge Latin, featuring Sonny Foley Izzy Zarakov and Jack Fitzgerald, defeated Newton High 2 to 1 at Bulloughs Pond Newtonville. Lee McDonald coached Cantabs to the victory over Newton High’s strong squad.
Cambridge defeats Newton High School 2 1 in a key Interscholastic Hockey league elimination game. Foley and Zarakov spearhead Cambridge attack with Hodder scoring Newton’s lone goal as Fitzgerald and the Cambridge net defense hold firm.
Arrangements completed for an international amateur boxing tournament between Canada and the Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union. Eight weight classes will compete at Madison Square Garden on January 25 under International Amateur Boxing Federation rules. Canadian entrants include Olympic contenders from Antwerp.
After beating Gloucester Town last Saturday the American Legion five travels to the East Newton street armory to play Windsor Vermont Saturday night. The lineup remains the same with Doe Andrews of Gloucester added as forward. Windsor guards include Bill Barrett of Cambridge, who will pitch for Connie Mack next season. Windsor is managed by Lew Wachter and regarded as one of the nation’s strongest teams.
Vincent Pepper Martin of Cambridge meets Andy Chaney of Baltimore in the 16 round feature at the Mechanics Building ring during the Fenway A A tournament.
Martin, a two year veteran with 29 fights and a unique dancing style, meets Andy Chaney in a high stakes bout seen as nearly even. Chaney is a fast, hard punching challenger who has fought Kilbane and other top names. Three eight round bouts follow, with tickets available at Fenway office and Mechanics' Building as officials predict a record crowd.
The column covers bouts involving ete Heituur versus Jimmy Wilde with no title at stake, Benny Leonard’s weigh in for a light title defense against Ritchie Mitchell, and charity support for his earnings. It also notes Professor John J. O'Brien’s jiu jitsu claims, Cahill Shugrue interest in Worcester, Tillo Silva match prospects, Willie Green Sacco bill, and reader comments on wrestling holds and public venues.
The New York State Boxing Commission and license committee rejected joining the National Boxing Association of the United States. The decision was announced by Chairman Johnson after the afternoon session, ending three days of meetings in New York.
The National Boxing Association approves key rules including cross-state punishment, mandatory title defenses, and $15 admission caps. Wisconsin’s Walter Linginger named president, with Tex O Rourne secretary treasurer and W A Cavin named honorary vice president as the New York meeting closes.
The article argues there is no clear distinction between holds like the headlock and the stranglehold. It cites wrestlers such as Gardini Gotch and Greene, noting leverage and effectiveness vary. It asserts real good men prevent holds rather than debate them and that any hold can punish if applied fully.
A reader asks if Alexander pitched official games for the Cubs in 1917. The reply clarifies he did not, as he was with Philadelphia that year and only joined Chicago in December. The item also briefly notes a 4-1 final score and mentions local boxing instruction available at YMCA and BVMC facilities.
Tonight at the Grand Opera House COLLEGIAN ON MAT features Pendleton and Draak in a heavyweight clash pitting an amateur with Olympic experience against a near champion professional. A Pendleton win could reshape the division, while a Draak victory confirms his status as a tough challenger. Preliminaries pair Billy Goodwin against Al Johnson and Reccord versus Benny Frank.
Jack Slattery signs to lead the Harvard Crimson baseball team for another season. He guided Harvard to a double victory over Yale last June and will need to develop pitching depth with Goode as the main hurler. Expected starters include Blair Murphy at catcher Lincoln at third and Emmons at second with Conlon at short and Halleck Janin and Thayer in the outfield.
Berkeley Calif Jan 12 Graduate Manager Luther Nichols said California football will not travel East due to studies and other concerns. Any opponent wishing to play California must come to the Pacific coast.
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