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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1911
Page
10
Philadelphia January 13. A six round bout between Jack Johnson world champion and Sam Langford the most formidable challenger to the title looms as a possibility after events this afternoon and evening.
Solouson traveled from New York to see Philadelphia Jack O'Brien about a possible appearance at the club. With O'Brien away, secretary John R. Robinson and matchmaker Jack Hanley delay talks until the boss returns. Joe Woodman admits Langford may be rushed to fight soon, while McCurrien and Sam are positioned to seal a big six round match. Langford is in shape and Johnson, though training lightly, may take six rounds against the Boston prunette.
Harvard baseball candidates gathered for the first meeting of the year with Dr. Frank Sexton, the newly appointed coach. Players will begin full training at Hemenway Gymnasium next week, with early February cage work after midyear exams conclude February 15. Captain McLaughlin outlined the upcoming season and the fresh conditioning plan earns trust from undergraduates based on Sexton’s Brown coaching success.
Dartmouth loses 34 to 18 at Straca New York as Cornell uses strong team play and sharp shooting to pull ahead 19 4 at halftime. Blumenhauer leads Cornell with 8 goals while Mullen stands out for Dartmouth as both teams struggle with a loose final period.
In a draw between Fall River and Pawtucket both teams posted five points. Brief action from Biew Haven and Providence L is noted with unclear details and no decisive outcome.
J J M Namara reports L R Speare former AAA president visited the New York Madison Square Garden auto show. He lauded the exhibit calling it the greatest of its kind. The feature displays include Berlin body toy tonneau Winton six cylinder 48.6 hp and several Pullman booth models from G H Proctor with models M K O and K touring cars. Commercial vehicle exhibits open next Monday.
Regal display features a 20 inch model drawing crowds with 30 and 40 models and a show chassis. J WH MacAliman and L W Neatley engage Stearns and Columbia buyers while the Locomobile line debuts two shaft driven engines and a four speed selective transmission with multiple body styles.
Captain Reginald C. Foster appoints an advisory track committee to plan the coming season. Members include Graduate Treasurer William I. Garcelon Norman W. Bingham John W. Hallowell Edgar C. Rust and William M. Rand all former Harvard varsity track captains.
Tufts varsity beat the alumni 27 to 19 as Knight scored seven baskets and Fisher added five with Hart and Carpenter strong in defense. Wallace starred for the alumni while Knight led Tufts with fast shooting and reliable scoring.
Brockton announces Frank Connaughton former Waterbury captain in the Connecticut League as the Brockton team captain for the New England League.
The Red Sox lock up speed pitcher Joe Wood in a contract filed at the Boston American League office. The move eliminates fears he would miss the squad heading to the Gold Coast, as the holdouts rapidly diminish.
The article notes Wood, a top American League pitcher, accepted a reduced salary as a lesson in effort from President Taylor. If Wood performs at his best, the old pay can be restored, with Lewiston’s Carrigan equally poised for a strong season as Boston’s catcher. Fans and management await the contract document from Lewiston.
Jack Johnson boasts that Al Kaufman is the world’s top heavyweight besides himself and claims Kaufman would defeat Langford Jeanette or McVey. The piece notes training plans for Sullivan Gardner and upcoming amateur boxing events in Boston and surrounding areas.
Boston boxing fans doubt Kaufman Langford will back down. Johnson hints at a London fight under Hugh MacIntosh but doubts Kaufman’s willingness. Langford seen as capable to test the champion, with anticipated fast bouts at the Armory Club and other regional matches.
Boston Red Sox switch spring training from Long Beach to Redondo Beach after a deal with Happy Hogan and Hotel Redondo management. Redondo offers better facilities and inducements, and the team will be officially notified tomorrow. Long Beach fans hoped for a reversal but papers are signed and the change stands.
Hugh Jennings leader of the Detroit Tigers in Chicago with Mrs. Jennings says the club will come back in some year, distancing talk of baseball and noting fans may think the Tigers are finished after three straight flag wins. He declines specifics but asserts a return is certain.
In a fast and exciting high school basketball game East Boston St Joans Berchman defeated Emmanuel of South Ind at the Emmanuel house by a 24 to 20 score.
Abe Attell the featherweight champion fought Patsy Kline in ten rounds at the National Sporting Club. Attell did not extend himself but kept control, while Kline proved rugged with a stiff punch that rarely landed solidly. No knockdowns occurred and little damage was done.
Arlington High defeated Somerville High 8 to 1 in a one sided hockey game at the Arena yesterday afternoon. Arlington played strong defense with Hadley and Captain Osgood active in every scrimmage in the first half while the forwards broke through Somerville’s line at will.
Arlington dominated Somerville from the start with Hadley scoring early and totaling six goals by end of the first period. Osgood joined Hadley to drive the attack as Bell led the second half with two goals. Final goal tally lists Hadley four, Osgood two, with Parris Ross Percy Bell also scoring. Referees Lennerton Fallis Stevitz. Timers Lamson Sawyer. Two twenty minute halves.
The Nelden benefit at Armory A. A. next Friday grows daily with volunteers. Billy Hamilton offered Johnny Glover’s services and Billy Pierce will pick an opponent for Glover. Johnny Nelden arrives in Boston next Wednesday and may attend despite injuries. Admission for members and guests is 31 cents, with ticketing run by William A. Pierce at 541 Tremont Street.
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