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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1920

Page

16

Boston College Split With Harvard Explained by The Heights

The Heights defends BC's actions regarding Harvard relations and explains the lack of a future BC Harvard schedule. It details the graduate athletic board's autonomy, notes misreports by papers, and emphasizes BC independence and dignity over mere publicity or finances.

Boston College the Heights Harvard Athletic Association Boston B. C Harvard BB. C Moore Murray College On Heights Cambridge Graduate Athletic Board of Reynolds Qearvard Graduate Athletic Board Boston College Athletic Association Graduate Board Alma Mater

Callahan in Ring Tonight at Crescent A. C.

Frankie Callahan of New York and Eddie Morgan of England headline the Crescent A. C. in Lowell tonight with Callahan a slight favorite. Both have fought in Boston clubs and Callahan has trained four days with Johnny Downes of South Boston. A winner may meet Johnny Dundee. Noyes vs Thomas headlines the six and eight round card with two six round prelims.

Frankie Callahan New York Eddie Morgan England Crescent A. C Lowell Boston Callahan Johnny Downes South Boston Johnny Dundee Jack Noyes Buddy Thomas

Hickey Seen Likely Re-elected As A A President

Chicago Jan 14 Re election of Thomas J Hickey as president of the American Association seemed assured tonight with club owners arriving for their annual meeting tomorrow.

Chicago Thomas J. Hickey American Association

Kilbane to Meet Shubert in Boston for $1000 Gift

Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion stands to receive a $1000 gift if he agrees to a decision contest with Al Shubert of New Bedford. The match, if arranged, would be staged in Boston at the earliest feasible date.

Johnny Kilbane al Shubert New Bedford Boston

Shubert and Kilbane deal eyed for big boxing bout

Len Nowell of Shubert proposes a $1000 incentive to Kilbane if he agrees to meet Shubert at or below 126 pounds with a bout of at least ten rounds, to be staged in Boston with Kilbane’s box and include his access to movies, referee, and title hopes.

Kilbane Len Nowell Shubert Nowell Boston New Bedford New England Johnny Murray New York Murray

Downes Boxes Brown Tonight at Scenic Temple arena

Frank Dane of Commonwealth A. C. promotes Johnny Downes New England lightweight champion against Frankie Brown of New York in a 12 round main event at Scenic Temple tonight. Weigh-in and rules briefing at 27 School street office with referee Phil Powers to prevent pre bout wrangling. Semi finals feature K O Hart vs Leo OBrien eight rounds and two sixes Joe Chapman versus Joe Carroll and Tommy Sharkey versus George Kilraine.

Frank Dane Commonwealth A. C Johnny Downes New England Frankie Brown New York Scenic Temple School Street Phil Powers K. O. Hart South End Leo O’brien South Boston Joe Chapman Charlestown Joe Carroll Dorchester Tommy Sharkey George Kilraine Watertown Frankie Britt

Yokel Yokel Yokel in Mat Bout at Grand Opera House

Mike Yokel faces Charley Metro in a rugged mat bout at the Grand Opera House this evening. The two two out of three falls matches promise a fast pace as Patsy McCarthy meets Billy Elias in the semi final and Nick Bozinis takes on a quick opponent in the opener.

Mike Yokel Charley Metro Grand Opera House Mike Patsy McCarthy Billy Elias Nick Bozinis

France Not Rushing Fighters Like Ours To France

A chaotic mix of sports notes and political quips touching on Olympic chances English victory in swimming and U boats practice. Prohibition politics and social quips dominate, with references to Babe Ruth sales and London to Newark city rankings.

Cass Has His Stable All In Top Speed

Ray Case earns credit for booking boxers away from home and lining up real money. Frankie Britt returns to his former mentor and is set for fights in Baltimore Philadelphia and Syracuse. Harry Carlson boxes in Philadelphia January 17 with Willie Jackson then January 22 in Whitman Massachusetts with Rudy Plausse and February 5 in Savannah Georgia with Young Averea. Billy Carney boxes in Philadelphia January 24 with Eddie McAndrews and Cal Delaney at Akron February 12. Case says he would love to see K Magssey get a licking and that the boy who can do it is Carney.

Ray Case Frankie Britt Baltimore Philadelphia Syracuse Harry Carlson Willie Jackson Whitman Mass Rudy Plausse Savannah Young Averea Lynn Billy Carney Eddie McAndrews Cal Delaney Akron Case K. 0 Magssey Carney

Stecher Bets On Big Honor In Looming Grappling Showdown

Stecher remains confident he will claim the big honor when the two grapplers meet at month’s end. He believes his chance dominates the forthcoming clash and will rise from the confrontation with a major accolade.

Stecher Grapplers

Boston University to award letters to 21 football men

Boston University holds an A A meeting to award letters and sweaters to 21 football players once funding is approved. Capt Yarrington and others named include Bubb O Haire Miller Brodbine Bon Rogers Mahoney Lyons Gilpatrick Hanlan Jacob Washburn Lathan Vitiolo Goodrich Davis Walsh Crowley King and O Callahan. The group has played in four intercollegiate games. An interdepartment basketball consolidation is approved under Tom Shay from BU Law. Charles Goodrich named temporary baseball manager and arranging games. Jose Ray mockingly disputes Eddie Fall’s alleged move to Illinois.

Boston University A. A Athletic Council Yarrington Bubb O'Hare Miller Brodbine Bon Rogers Mahoney Lyons Gilpatrick Hanlan Jacob Washburn Lathan Vitiolo Goodrich Davis Walsh Crowley King O'Callahan

Classy Lisi Leads Jumpers In B A A Meet

Four top high jumpers will compete at the B A A games in Mechanics' Building on February 7. Johnny Murphy of Portland added to the field, creating a stellar indoor lineup with jumps likely over 6 ft 2 in and possibly surpassing Sam Lawrence's 6 ft 4 in mark.

Mechanics’ Building Johnny Murphy Portland Oregon Sam“ Lawrence

Indoor high jump stars join Murphy in Boston meet

Murphy headlines a strong field for the indoor high jump with Harry Barwise Walter Whalen and W D Landon of Yale. Barwise and Whalen duel in Boston prep rivalry while Landon aims to beat the field after consistent 6 feet jumps in Yale gym.

Murphy Harry Barwise Walter Whalen New York W. D. Landon Yale Harvard Back Bay Eddie Beeson Portland Oregon Franklin Field Barwisé Whalen Barwise Willie Landon Johnny Mack Landon

Noble and Greenough Easily Defeat English High 4–0

Noble and Greenough hockey crush English High 4 to 0 at Dexter's Field Brookline. Key players Mardell Newall Gogenmebin and captain Ryan Roemer Slack Holley starred for Noble and Goergenmehin scored twice with Penny and Jackson contributing. Referee Shaughnessy officiated. game consisted of two 15 minute periods.

Noble & Greenough Dexter's Field Brookline Mardell Newall Gogenmebin Noble Ryan Roemer Slack Holley Worth Norton Mardell McDonald Ryan Penny Eee Es Sivas Roo Slack Smart Fow Et Et Jackson Geet Sacevess Holley Smith Govern Sseercrees P. Carter Newail Specs Cae Hee Eae Ee Levenson Noble & Greenougs Jackson Penny Shaughnessy

Stoneham and Belmont Hockey Tie 2-2 in Darkened Game

Stoneham and Belmont High played to a 2-to-2 tie yesterday afternoon at Stoneham. Play stretched late as darkness prevented extra periods. goals were scored by Reynolds, Cogan, Cann, and Sayles with referee Campbell overseeing two 15-minute periods.

Stoneham BelmOnt Duplin Jackson Alice Cogan Cecceeerrrees Origa Meagurs Weeeest Sayles Reynolds FoWeeseserceters

Milton Academy Ties Early Win in 7 2 Triumph over Melrose

Milton Academy opened its season with a 7 to 2 victory over Melrose High at Cunningham Gym East Milton. The first half was close 2 to 1 then Milton surged in the second period. Lee and Hill led Milton on offense while Graves and Tisdale anchored defense. Referee George Gov. Time two 15 minute periods.

Milton Academy Melrose High Cunningham Gym East Milton Milton Melrose Lee Hill Tisdale Graves Milton ‘Academy Pope Forbes Sherman Giocceeders Cresc McLaughlin Pos Isaoeks Hyatt W

Boston Varsity Club Formed With Local and New England Colleges

Boston plans a Varsity Club uniting undergraduates and new graduates from New England colleges with interest from Greater Boston youths at colleges outside the region. Founding members include Benney Boynton Williams Harvard Casey Murray Tufts MIT Crowley Yale Georgetown Holy Cross and others.

Boston New England Greater Boston Benney Boynton Williams Jaddie Casey Billy Murray Harvard Joseph C. White John Ring Leo McElaney James Driscoll James Fitzpatrick Boston College Charlie Donnellan Tom Thornton Owen Keefe Tufts Francis L. Cronin John Crowley

Paul Doyle Stops Phillips in Six at Plains A. C.

The main bout pitted Paul Doyle of Boston against Joe Phillips of Philadelphia. The referee stopped the fight at the end of the sixth round as Phillips was badly battered and outmatched. A crowd howl rose when the semi final Charley Miller drew with Tommy Flanagan amid fan criticism. Jack Shea knocked out Young Lewis in the prelims.

Paul Doyle Boston Joe Phillips Philadelphia Plains A. C Doyle Phillips Charley Kid” Miller Tommy Flanagan Cambridge Miller Jack Shea Milton Young Lewis

St Mark's Beats Cambridge High in Hockey Demonstration

In Southboro on January 14 Cambridge High and Latin School fell 9 to 2 to St Mark's private school. St Mark's dominated from start to finish with superior team play skating and stick handling.

Southboro Cambridge High and Latin School St. Mark's

Corby Beats Hart in Ear Injury Stoppage at Lenox Club

In Gloucester on January 14, Tommy Corby defeated Young Hart until an ear injury halted their main bout in the sixth round. Earlier, a four round prelim between Young Prady and Charlie Arabian ended in a draw.

Gloucester Tommy Corby Young Hart South Boston Lenox A. C Hart’s Corby Young Prady Charlie Arabian

Country Day School Tops Roxbury Latin 3-1 at Bulloughs Pond

Country Day School hockey team defeated Roxbury Latin yesterday at Bulloughs Pond Newtonville by 3 to 1 in a well played fast game.

Country Day School Roxbury Latin Bullough's Pond Newtonville

Top Schools in Hockey Battle at Russell Field

A high class hockey game will be contested this afternoon at Russell Field North Cambridge as Newton High faces Cambridge Latin in an Interscholastic Hockey League battle. The lineup includes Brennan Cronin Zarakov and Captain Zarakov from Newton with Crosby and Foley among Cambridge Latin players and others like McGowan Sayward and Sly in the clash. The result could shape standings in the league as local fans await an orderly, competitive contest.

Cambridge Newton H. Brennan Cronin R Wy Ayles Foley Candy J. Zarakov Crosby B. Zarakov Harris Rane McGowan Sayward Sly Brooks Tobin Desscensessaee seeBdy Hodder Fitzgerald Russell Field North Newton High Cambridge Latin

Two Formidable Sevens Set for Big Ice Hockey Showdown

Newton and Cambridge Latin, both fueled by strong sevens and seasoned by tough prep, meet in a fast close contest for the title. Cantabs star Zagzyv Zarakov leads a capable Cambridge lineup with Foley and Barney, while Newton relies on Crosby, Coady, Hodder, and goalie Jack Fitzgerald as the teams prepare after limited practice on uneven ice.

Oscar Martin Newtown Newton Seven George Owen Crosby Coady Hodder Wearnard P. m Zagzyv Zarakov Cantabrigians Diamond Arlington High

Moran Grins After Narrow Loss to Fulton in Jersey

Frank Moran declares he can knock out Fred Fulton in a longer bout after a tough collision in Jersey. Moran claims the distance was too short, vows to train for a 10 round or 12 round clash, and asks manager Willie Lewis to arrange a rematch with the Big Plasterer. He praises Fulton's toughness and says the bout proved his own fighting mettle.

New York Frank Moran Fred Fulton Jersey Moran Fulton Willie Lewis

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