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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1915

Page

8

Boxer George Cotton Seeks Hoodoo Cure For Ring Luck

George Cotton plans to consult a witch doctor or similar figure to remove a hoodoo he believes follows him since arriving in Boston. Cotton had hoped to fight Sam Langford at Atlas A A but faced a string of bad breaks. Promoter Mike Wheatley may arrange Cotton versus Dan Flynn on Feb 19 if terms are met, with rounds reduced to 12.

George Kid Cotton Boston Cotton Sam Langford Atlas A. A Sam Langford Chance Big George Jim Flynn al Reich New York Granite State A. A Manchester Mike Wheatley England Elm Wheatley Cotton-Langs Flynn Tetch Dan Porky) Flynn Tyatter Porky Jack Dillon Brooklyn Ford Lee Anderson Robinson Biddeford Cotton-Flynn McDonald- Robinson Joe Chick Gloucester Jack James Eddie Ketchel Grand Rapids Mich New England George Alger Cambridge Ketchel Young McFarland Glens Falls N. Y Welter Chicopee James Battling Downey Young Grady North Adams

Wollaston Club Seeks Ice Hockey Games

Wollaston Hockey Club seeks matches with school and club teams. Contact H Lovell 146 Franklin Wollaston. Old Colony Trust Company team aims for a Jan 16 game with fast club or bank team. Call Main 350 J L Stephan.

Wollaston Hockey Club H. Lovell Franklin Age Wollaston Old Colony Trust Company J. L. Stephan

Baker 10 Play Here Saturday at Boston Arena

The famed hockey star Hobey Baker visits the Boston Arena on Saturday night. He is assisted by the St. Nicholas team of New York and aims to defeat the Boston Athletic Association seven, promising an exciting matchup for local fans.

Tim Looney Howard McRae John Emery Medford Brockton Emery Mechanics’ Hall New England New York George W. Brown Boston Hobey Baker St. Nicholas Homer Baker New York A. C Baker Mer

St Nicks Visit Sparks Hockey Atmosphere Before Saturday Showdown

The St Nicks arrive Saturday afternoon to mingle with skaters and acclimate to the arena without a formal workout. Freddie Huntington, Harvard alumnus, will chase Baker while Olle Chadwick guards the Unicorn net, a standout goalie whose record includes a near fifty-stop performance against Ottawa University.

St. Nicks Unicorn St. Nick New York Freddie Huntington Huntington Harvard Hobey Tiger Baker Olle Chadwick Chadwick Ottawa University Ottawa

Haphazard Helen in the Movies Debuts in Sunday Post

A new comic feature titled Haphazard Helen in the Movies appears in the upcoming Sunday Post. The strip promises light humor and theatrical spoofing as Helen riffs on film culture in a weekly comic panel.

Next Sunday Post Helen

Dartmouth Downs Princeton In Boston Arena Hockey

Dartmouth defeated Princeton 4 to 1 at the Boston Arena as Wanamaker, J. Humphries, Murchie and Reycroft led the Green. Donahue made key saves, and Holmes scored the lone Princeton goal amid a game of individual plays and solid goaltending.

Wanamaker Tuck Murchie J. Humphries Princeton Cohn Bags Wanamaker Jack Humphries Tiger Hanover Seven Marcle Green Art Donahue Somerville Dartmouth Donahue Reycroft Humphries Tigers Carl Holmes Winsor Holmes Sanerw Schoen Reycroft Tyler Cowan Clarkson Wanamaker Humphries Gale Bowler Hill Hoyt Murchie Humphries Tuck Carrick Wis Peacock Donahue Geant Ashes Opal Stent Colin Secore Wanamaker Lim A. W. Winsor H. W. Foster Howard Fahey Mr. Townsend G. W. Brown B. J. Woods E. J. Murphy

Dartmouth to Play Penn at Fenway Park

Dartmouth will meet Pennsylvania in football at Fenway Park on November 6, with Princeton- Harvard to follow in Tigerland. The Penn game marks the third encounter in recent years and offers Boston area Dartmouth supporters a big matchup this season.

Dartmouth Pennsylvania Fenway Park Red Sox Harvard Princeton Tigerland Syracuse Boston Big Green Pennsy

Winter League Honors Maranville at Howard Show

A Winter League event at the Howard attracted a loyal crowd to cheer Maranville and Eddie Machugh as they performed a monologue and song. Maranville recalled his ball career and thanked the audience for their spirited support and encouragement.

The Howard Eddie Machugh Maranville

Bey and Hochman In Fine Condition At Opera House

Isando Bey and Franz Hochman report themselves in fine fettle for their finish match at the Grand Opera House this evening. The bout is billed as the most important ever staged in the theatre with both men among the world’s stars, promising a hard fought start to finish battle.

Isando Bey Franz Hochman Grand Opera House

Johnson Calls On Lannin In Baseball League Clash

President Joe Lannin faced a summons from Johnson, triggering a decisive move as the American League confrontation with the Federal league escalated. Lannin sped from Boston to Philadelphia as tensions rose and a formal action opened.

Joe Lannin Chicago Johnson Joe Boston Philadelphia

Boston Club Owner Summons Ties to Philadelphia Affidavit

Boston club owner travels to Philadelphia to swear an affidavit linked to federal court proceedings in Chicago. Lawyers defend club interests as the case unfolds. fans await details. Meanwhile, Windy City proceedings loom over manager Carrigan and Lannin with a busy spring in view.

Boston Philadelphia Windy City Lannin Chicago Rockland Carrigan Harold Janvrin Tim Murnane New York

New England Athletes Headed for Millrose A A A Games

The New England squad for tonight's Millrose A A U events at Madison Square Garden includes Tom Halpin Dave Caldwell Jimmy Power Freddie Burns Jack High Ryan and others. Halpin and Caldwell race 600 yards Burns runs 300 Power 1000 and Ryan High take hurdles. Holy Cross faces challenges in relay strength and Yale reportedly struggles with varsity relay material for upcoming indoor meets.

New England Millrose A. A Madison Square Garden Tom Halpin Dave Caldwell Jimmy Power Freddie Burns Jack High Ryan Halpin Caldwell Burns Power High

Relay team talks and injuries affect upcoming meet

The article outlines concerns over relay prospects as George Brown is sidelined and Homer Baker suffers pulled tendons. It notes Pennsylvania's possible protest over Mere dith and mentions a joint ice hockey series between the Arena A C and the B A A with Bowdoin and Brown arranging a relay race.

Automotive News Highlights and Local Movements

Paul Curtis heads to Dayton to visit Speedwell factory as Linscott Motor announces six cylinder Reo arrival in Boston late January. Industry prices drop due to cheaper materials and efficient production. R W Vining retires from Oakland to distribute Patterson cars from 320 Newbury Street. W S Jameson becomes Rauch and Lang manager in city, succeeding Boulden. Earl Cooper's Stutz wins San Diego road race averaging 65.75 mph on a 305 mile course with Firestone tires.

R. W. Vining Oakland Patterson Newbury Street Earl Cooper San Diego Cal Firestone

Newton High Beats Somerville 5–1 in I S L Hockey

Newton High School defeated Somerville High 5 to 1 at the Boston Arena in an Inter scholastic league hockey clash. Captain Downing was injured early but played through with Wellman sharing top honors. goals came from Carley Wellman Burkhard Downing and others. Referees were Whittaker and Whitten.

Newton High School Somerville High Boston Arena Downing Red and Blue Captain Wellman Newton High Newton H Somerville H. Stickney TV de Cheervees Shea OU Somerville Carley Wellman Burkhard

Navy schedule lists spring track meets with Johns Hopkins to Georgetown

Annapolis Md Jan 13 Navy's field and track schedule for the coming spring lists April 17 Johns Hopkins May 1 University of Virginia May 15 Columbia May 22 Georgetown all meets to be held at unspecified site.

Annapolis Navy Johns Hopkins University of Virginia Columbia Georgetown

Powder Hall Sprint Winner At Edinburgh New Year

M Malcolm of Edinburgh won the Powder Hall sprint from the 21 yard mark in 22 seconds. Powder Hall is regarded the fastest sprint venue while Glasgow Rangers track is favored for longer distances.

Powder Hall Edinburgh Scotland Stanford Bridge Glasgow Rangers M. Malcolm Coast Artillery Corps South State Armory Irvington Street Kid Williams Charley White Williams John Gutenko Denmark White Charlie Anchowitz F. A. George

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