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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1913
Page
11
Harold Janvrin, former schoolboy star and last year with the Jersey City club of the International League, signed a contract and its receipt was reported at the Red Sox office yesterday.
The piece notes a rookie being developed as backup to manager Jake Stahl with potential on-field duties if needed. It reports President McAleer and Treasurer McRoy visiting Fenway Park to set prices for overflow seats and new 25-cent sections. Plans include 8000 25-cent seats and 11,000 50-cent seats, totaling about 31,000 capacity across grandstand and outfield areas.
The Brookline Swimming Club defeated Brookline G A A by four points 4412 to 4012 at the Revere pool. Multiple events had dead heats including the 220 yard swim and the plunge for distance, with wins by E Duffey F OHearn and R Dean among others.
George Lurich, the Russian heavyweight, meets Bohemian champion Carl Lemle in what promises to be a top class wrestling program. Lurich, renowned for stamina and grappling skill, has defeated Zbyszko and Hackenschmidt. The card also features Harvard and Yale football captains to be chosen and a slate of upcoming indoor track meets with notable midget relays.
Letters discuss B A A intercity boat entries at Exeter street club house and mail to George Brown. A hockey note cites Harvard Princeton match and debate over two mile records with Tel Berna and Paul Within. claims about World Almanac errors and IC A A acceptance. Harvard plays Princeton in hockey January 22 at the Boston Arena.
A Winter League testimonial to Harry Cooper at the Majestic Theatre conjures a Fenway Park vibe with a grassy diamond and auto horns as fans recall Smoky Joe and the Red Sox chasing runs in pursuit of the world series.
Governor Foss and Mrs Foss attended with a large party as Mayor Fitzgerald, stalled by a rally, greeted them briefly between acts. The Winter League star Harry Cooper led the crowd’s cheers with Florence Moore and Jack Dooley among other notables present.
The Russian Lion Hackenschmidt has not yet appeared in the United States this season. Rumors from abroad suggest a visit to America is planned this season, with discussions ongoing about a possible match or appearance.
Reports claim Al Palzer faces Jack Johnson in Paris on the eve of the Grand Prix. Palzer and manager Tom O Rourke express confidence, while recent letters from abroad cast doubt on the engagement. Johnson may have been engaged by M. Vienne of Paris through a representative named Joe Levy.
The article details promoter changes after Palzer’s New Year bout with McCarty failed to deliver a Palzer victory. Jenkins touts Johnson and Wells for a Paris fight if Palzer loses. It argues for end-of-fight decisions, a New York boxing board, and clean officiating to reduce stalling and gambling, with Corbett supporting scientific boxing.
George Lurich arrives in Boston in top form for a big Mechanics building bill headlined by a match with Karl Lemle. Lurich promises victory over Lemle and insists he is ready to meet Gotch or Zbysko, while two earlier bouts pit Cyclone Burns against Lenger and Dr Ben Roller against Illa Vincent in a multi-match program.
Lemle, who is to meet Lurich, arrived earlier in the day from New York where he had trained. He was in ex-
The B A A meet at Mechanics Building on February 8 shifts relay lineups after Princeton cannot attend Harvard. Harvard will face Cornell in the 3-59 yard relay while MIT and Dartmouth join in the shorter race and MIT Dartmouth with a Harvard team in the 780 yard to a man event.
A Thursday event concludes a brief Franklin Park walk with a special demonstration of social dancing announced by the Municipal Athletic Association. The program links the park walk to a social dance feature for attendees.
The Cathedral Y M C A announces its first annual indoor track meet to be held Monday evening February 24 at the Boston College Gymnasium. The program features a scratch invitation mile for schoolboy distance runners and relay races. Open handicap events include a 25 yard dash 440 yard run 88 yard run one mile run and running high jump. Entries close with Terence D Gordon 70 East Newton Street on Wednesday evening February 19.
Frank Klaus says he will bet on himself when facing Papke in Paris. The remark signals strong confidence and aplan for the match.
A fragmented skating bulletin enumerates numerous city and suburban playgrounds and parks including Franklin Field Jamaica Pond Charles River and several ponds and reservoirs. It notes conditions as fair good or unsafe across locations such as Savin Hill Pleasant and Neponset areas with a focus on public playgrounds and outdoor spaces.
Lewiston Maine January 13 catcher Bill Carrigan said he has not signed the Red Sox contract but he only reviews terms when spring training nears. He declined to say if the terms are satisfactory and will examine the document next month before deciding.
The Harvard football captain election for 1913 takes place at 1 o clock in the large upstairs room of Tupper's studio Cambridge. Two leading candidates are H R Hitchcock Jr and R T P Storer right and left tackle on the varsity the last two years. A possible deadlock could force a third nomination from among the eleven players.
The New York Sun notes President Navin may be forced to sell the Detroit club to meet the salary demands of Cobb Crawford and other hold outs. The remark underscores financial pressure in the club’s payroll disputes.
The Toronto University hockey team travels to Boston to face Harvard tomorrow night after a December meeting with the B A A seven in Toronto. The Canadian seven aims to repeat the strong effort seen in their best contest of the season in the Hub arena.
The Canadians may play Friday in this city against either the B A A or Pilgrim A A after Yale canceled Thursday’s Toronto game due to faculty objections. Harvard practised last night at the Arena showing improved speed and teamwork as Coach Winsor and Captain Gardner push for a strong performance tomorrow night against the Canadians. The Unicorn seven and Harvard will scout the Canadian lineup, aiming to counter their lively, fast play.
Bowling results list players such as Bixby Sturgess Mais and Russell with three game scores. Totals show team lines with figures 487 483 504 and 471 499 474 across two sides.
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