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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
15
The article extols George Sisler as the outstanding player of the era, praising his all around excellence and noting contemporary arguments about the game’s finest batter runner pitcher and fielder. It places Sisler above other contenders and highlights his unparalleled status in baseball history.
A long defense of George Sisler argues he rivals Cobb Collins Speaker Ruth and others in hitting speed base running and fielding. It cites his 189 hits 191 season 181 games at first base 120 assists and 33 stolen bases as evidence of a multifaceted star who could have improved with more drive and pep. New York report notes Huggins in transit awaiting Ruth fanning and Boston College celebration for grid heroes.
The Grand Circuit stewards set racing dates from July 5 to Oct 23 at venues in North Randall Cleveland Toledo Kalamazoo Columbus Readville Hartford Syracuse and more. They formalized a modified rules system allowing associations to race under parent rules and re-elected the circuit officers while naming Toledo for the 1921 session and forming the turf writers group with officers Gahagan Beachey and Scott.
Daily card lists six races with horses and weights across purses 600 to 800 dollars. Notable entries include Skyman, Yorkville, Freemantle, Hank O Day, Wain Chick, Tranby, and Timoth J Hogan with various weights, plus an apprenticeship allowance claimed.
New Orleans racing entries list multiple races with purses ranging from $700 to $1000. Entries include horses such as Ron George Joe Goodman Reardon Whippet Oh Doctor Automatic Red Mammy o Mine in race one and extensive lists for races two through seven with weights and breeders notes. The entry sheet shows claimed conditions, ages, distances, and also eligible runners and apprentices.
B A A has first option on the Olympic trials if they come to New England. Chairman Geiger of the B A A athletic committee says he has assurance New England will be given another opportunity to host the games as they did in 1912.
Indications are that the skating carnival will be held at Jamaica Pond on January 24 following the lines of the major carnivals at Montreal and Quebec. Organizers aim for a gala event and await cold weather to complete the plans led by Jack Frost.
Andy Kelly Billy Moore and Eddie Teschner collegians are expected to run for the N Y A C relay team this indoor season. Once referenced for strong college athletic form, the trio must prove they can match past speed on the Mechanics building track as Mercury footers face Unicorn relay runners.
In Havana, Purse $6800 for three-year-olds led with Hush winning after a fierce finish in 1:07 2-5. Second race went to Encore in six furlongs amid sharp odds while Ww. Ward claimed place and Burlingame took third. Golden Chance led a tight field in six furlongs as Helen Attain finished second. Al Hudson edged Perseus in a one mile plus race, with White Crown and Dione close behind in a crowded card. Fifth race saw Dione again contesting top spots in a one mile plus event, with White Crown securing second and Ralph placing elsewhere. Additional claims closed the program with Jellison leading Candle Licht in a 1:44 41-5 mark.
At New Orleans first race for two-year-olds over three furlongs, Queen of Trumps ridden by Glass led a field that included Oh Yes, Mary Head and Pauline Solomon. Time 1:37 1-5. Odds 16 to 5, 4 to 1, and 1 to 8. Margaret Dixon ran second and Sky Blue third.
Freddie Church received the Crimson football H at a late night Harvard athletic committee meeting. Despite missing the Yale game, the Harvard halfback stood out all season, notably scoring the decisive touchdown against Oregon, earning praise and the season’s honor for his contributions to the 1919 team.
Captain Murray pressed for Frederick Cameron Church Jr to receive the Harvard football letter. Church, a Lowell-born athlete and Yale Yale rival, played a pivotal role in key 1919 victories and helped keep the unbeaten Crimson, with scouts noting his late surges in Princeton and Oregon games and a notable season under Coach Donovan.
At the Grand Opera House last night Boston’s Freddie Yelle drew with Chick Simler in a 12 round bout after a tough two fight card that also saw Joey Connolly lose to Shaver O Brien. The night featured hard exchanges and spirited performances from all fighters.
Harvard will stop international and coast trips for its athletic teams. Reports of a Crimson visit to England are unfounded. If England colleges want to contest Harvard and Yale in spring, Oxford and Cambridge may need to travel to the United States.
Arlington High faces Middlesex School at the Middlesex rink in North Concord for the annual ice hockey clash. Arlington hopes to start strong in the Inter scholastic League sevens as John Crosby returns from a nose break while Bateman remains ineligible for today’s game.
New Haven Jan. 15 Yale will play a limited hockey schedule this season due to lack of an artificial ice rink. The slate includes Harvard at Cambridge January 17 Princeton at Philadelphia January 31 Harvard at Philadelphia February 14 and Princeton at Philadelphia February 21.
Dennis OConnell captain of the Harvard track team trains as anchor for the long distance relay against Yale in the B A A games on February 7. Trainer Pooch Donovan decides OConnell suits the anchor role for the Crimson in the Unicorn meet against the Blue.
Mrs James P Lewis of Waltham was reelected president of the Ladies Kennel Association of Massachusetts at the annual meeting at Hotel Touraine yesterday afternoon Six new members were voted in and plans for the charity beach show in June at Woodlawn Park Hotel Auburndale were discussed The show date awaits approval from the American Kennel Club Other officers named include First vice president Mrs Charles A Orcutt of Quincy and Second vice president Mrs Eldridge Gerry Snow of New York The treasurer is Mrs Frank T Eskriggs of Allston Secretary Mrs W N G Clark of Boston and an eight member executive board completing one year terms.
A bill filed in the House by Representative Niland of East Boston would prohibit persons under 21 from participating in public boxing matches and exhibitions. It imposes penalties from 500 to 5000 dollars for violations and targets conduct by promoters and organizers.
Moran, battered and exhausted after the clash with Fred Fulton, declared he would fight Moran again and knock out Fulton in a 12 round rematch, expressing unwavering resolve and confidence despite his injuries.
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