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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1912

Page

11

Attell Doped Winner At National Club Bout

Abe Attell and K O Brown headline a New York bout at the National Club to settle a weeks old controversy. Manager Dan Morgan breaks his silence predicting a late knockdown for Attell as Brown seeks an upset in a lively featherweight clash. The card also features Jerry Gaines versus John Severino with two preliminaries and a semi final.

Abe Attell Brown New York Dan Morgan Gotham Dan Mr. Attell Attell Morgan Abe American Athletic Club Jerry Gaines John Severino Severino Bimbo Jeremiah

Indoor season starts as Hub readies for big meet slate

The coming indoor season kicks off with a busy slate in the Hub. Coast Artillery Corps opens Jan 27 at Irvington Armory, BA A carnival Feb 10, schoolboy games Feb 24 at Mechanics Building. Olympic talks loom as college and American committee meet next month.

Coast Artillery Corps Irvington Armory Mechanics’ Building

Ithaca Relays and Boxing Loom in 1930s Sports Talk

The article notes Ithaca's relay prospects under Arthur Duffey and coach Johann Jack Moakley with three new runners alongside returning Hisenbast. It also reports Bombardier Wells quitting a 130 yard race at 50 yards, and discusses Johnson's/ Flynn era matchups with Joe Jeannette and Sam Langford cited as rivals.

Jack Moakley Ithaca Moakley Hisenbast Cornell Bombardier Wells Johnson Wells

Week's High Records in Hub Bowlers Highlight Local Leagues

The bulletin lists top marks across leagues led by Vulcan AOUW and Federal Commercial. Burns Chelsea posts 354 in 3-string, Kilbury Vulcan 154 single string, and Williams Emerson totals 605 with 236 string. Newtowne shines with 1582 team and 532 high single, Anchorman Pipe scoring 358 across three strings.

Vulcan Burns Chelsea Kilbury Federal Williams Emerson Pat Lang Carruth Eddie Armstrong Boylston Winsor Oxford South Boston Newtowne Pipe Heys

Bowling leagues shift as last week reshapes standings

Mid January updates show changes in heavyweight leagues with new records from Suburban Interclub Knights of Columbus and AA U W. Cottage Park Yacht Club lost four points to Newtowne in a tight Suburban Interclub match and Colonial edged South Boston Yacht Club, keeping Colonial in the lead.

Knights of Columbus Cottage Park Yacht Club Newtowne Colonial South Boston Yacht Club

League wide scramble for high position in Boston leagues

The piece tracks several leagues with Alliston Waltham and Valladolid contending at the top after a rough stretch. Dedham leads Jamaica Plain and Maplewood cliques in their division while Vulcan stalls behind Orient Lodge. Federal and Emerson show strong form in the Amateur Boston Pin league as Newtowne drops after upsetting by Arlington Boat.

Allston Alliston Waltham Valladolid Mt. Benedict A Dedham Jamaica Plain Maplewood Vulcan Orient Lodge Federal Emerson Williams Newtowne Dudley Fortune Arlington Boat Colonia Arlington

World Champion Charles Williams Wins Rivalry Battle

In a sensational racquet match at the Tennis and Racquet Club, Charles Williams of England, the world’s champion, defeated Jack Soutar of Philadelphia and Fritz Glockler in four of seven games, with Billy Ganley also prominent.

Charles Williams England Billy Ganley Jack” Soutar Philadelphia Fritz Glockler

Williams Ganley Triumph In Pro Racquet Match

Charles Williams of England and William Ganley defeated John Soutar and Fritz Glockler in a hard fought racquet match in Newport. The six sets featured dramatic swings with Williams and Ganley winning the final 15 to 5. Soutar and Glockler captured the middle sets 15-13 and 15-11 as the English champion displayed superb shots.

Brooks and Parks Named Yale Track Alumni Board

Yale track forms an alumni advisory board with two graduates, Harry S. Brooks and George Elton Parks, both of New York City. Captain Clarence Childs announced the selection after a Yale Club meeting in New York, detailing Brooks as captain of Yale’s first intercollegiate team and Parks as former manager who helped fund the Yale abroad trip.

New Haven Conn Yale Track Athletic Association Clarence Childs Harry S. Brooks George Elton Parks New York City Yale Club Childs Mullen Harry Brooks Park

Wisconsin to Host Dual Rifle Matches With Nine Universities

The University of Wisconsin Rifle Club will hold dual rifle matches against nine major universities, including Princeton Harvard Pennsylvania California Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Michigan and Purdue, during the second semester.

Madison Wis United States University of Wisconsin Rifle Club Princeton Harvard Pennsylvania California Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Michigan Purdue

Urquhart Signs with Red Sox from Ashfield

Lewiston Mo Jan 14 It was reported here today that Douglas Urquhart of Ashfield Massachusetts has signed with the Boston Americans for 1912 Urquhart entered Bowdoin College in the class of 1914 but was ineligible for the State series He pitched several Bowdoin games and played summer ball for Woodstock New Brunswick in the New Canadian league where he won most of his games

Lewiston Douglas Urquhart Ashfield Mass Boston Americans Urquhart Bowdoin College Bowdoin Woodstock N. B

Thousands Enjoy Ice Skating After Stormy Weather

The article notes thousands skating yesterday afternoon under mostly good conditions despite some surfaces not fully cleared after a recent storm. It ends with Hugo Kelly planning to imitate Bill Papke by greasing skids for a stunt.

Bill Papke Hugo Kelly

Amateur boxing clubs and sports notes from Boston region

A letter lists amateur boxing clubs including Boston A A Riverside Boat Club Quincy A A and American A C with requests to contact J Frank Facey Cambridgeport for more clubs. Also notes hockey schedule mailings from Boston Arena mechanical schoolboy tickets February 24 at Mechanics building Exeter Street Back Bay and various athletic mentions. Body cites Ad Wolgast vs K C Brown debates and World lightweight claim, Roxbury amateur records, weight thrower Robert Baaren, Powderhall Marathon distance, and ages Jim Flynn 32 Jack Johnson 33.

Boston A. A Riverside Boat Club Quincy A. A American A. C J. Frank Facey Prospect Street Cambridgeport Boston Arena Mechanics’ Pbuilding Exeter Street Back Bay Fistic K. C. Brown Ad Wolgast Wolgast Brown Roxbury R. Wilburn Robert Baaren New York Powderhall Jim Flynn Jack Johnson

Polo League Disbands Amid Patronage Shortfall

The National Roller Polo league disbanded due to lack of patronage. Teams in Worcester Hartford New Haven faced chronic deficits while Providence and Waterbury sought entry to the Empire State league. Tonights vote ended the fifth week of play.

Providence R. I Worcester Mass Hartford New Haven Conn Providence and Waterbury Taunton Waterbury Empire State League of New York

Westfield High Wins Western Mass Title Rematch

Westfield High School defeated Springfield High 35 to 15 at Columbia Hall to seize a firmer grip on the western Massachusetts high school basketball championship in a fast game.

Westfield Mass Westfield High Massachusetts Springfield High Columbia Hall

Cy Young Shares Pitching Tips For Future Generations

Cy Young writes memoirs offering pitching guidance aimed at aspiring players across generations. The notes emphasize fundamentals, technique, and enduring approaches to master in Major League Baseball.

Cy Young

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