This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
11
John Evers says he has reformed and his team will observe decorum next season in Chicago. He outlines his ideas of ball game decorum in a style that may upset umpires, as quoted by interviewer Sivers.
At the Grand Opera House a featured bout pits New England featherweight champion Bobbie Josephs against Joe Mendell of Philadelphia. Mendell is described as classy and gamest, a strong challenger aiming to seize the crown from the local champ.
Boxing program features Paddy Flynn versus Cyclone Ketchell and Young Jack dohn Borla against Battling Thomas. Ketchell fights in Milwaukee while Flynn aims at Shevlin or Siegel if victorious. Card includes heavyweight bouts and amateur international matches between U S and British boxers with G. Gavin banquet at the Hotel Commodore.
Lyerett McGowan of St Vatul, an international amateur skating champion, won his pro debut in St Paul defeating Norval Baptie of Philadelphia in three.
Livingston Paul, 22, of a prominent Philadelphia family, died from injuries suffered in a Philadelphia Ice Hockey League match. He slipped while swinging at the puck, fracturing his skull after the fall during a keen contest between two league teams.
The Harvard Virginia dual track meet in Charlottesville was cancelled after Virginia authorities learned two Crimson sprinters had Negro blood in their veins. Harvard manager informed Virginia faculty member Dr Lambeth of the discovery and both sides agreed not to host the meet in the South.
James D. Harnett returns to New York after weeks in the West and begins a national campaign to raise money so American golf professionals can compete in the next British Open championship.
Harnett argues Western clubs adopt the idea quickly but few have sent subscription blanks. A campaign circular orders members to sign for one dollar toward a fund to support American pros abroad for the British Open. He targets about twenty professionals, needing roughly ninety thousand dollars.
Frick the renowned ice skater brings a lighted candle dance to the Boston Arena for Radcliffe College’s skating carnival to raise funds for the college endowment. He promises new stunts after thrilling exhibitions and joins 18 other events including three competitions and appearances by notable champions.
Stephen Peterson of 4 Dunham Park South Boston tells Joy Street police that after a stranger invited him to spend the night in a West End room at a Billerica Street address, he awoke to find his $700 missing. He says he befriended the man, who appeared trustworthy, and was later left broke.
Wednesday 8 15 college game pending. Thursday 8 15 Dartmouth vs Boston College. Friday 8 15 B A A vs Boston Shoe Trades Club. United States league game. Saturday 8 15 Harvard vs Dartmouth.
Local fans anticipate a standout week of college and club hockey as the B A A meets the Boston Shoe Trades Club in the United States Amateur Hockey league at the New Boston Arena this week.
Management plans a Wednesday rink game pitting St Paul’s School of Concord New Hampshire against Harvard varsity. If that falls through Massachusetts Aggies may visit. Thursday Boston College meets Dartmouth varsity, with Dartmouth having beaten King’s College and the Aggies. The week’s highlight is the B A A versus Shoe Trades clash drawing big crowds.
In a pointed interview, Hall of Famer Frank Shaughnessy notes Cubs manager Joe Evers will limit on field protests to the infield trio of shortstop second baseman and catcher. Evers intends pitchers to avoid arguing with umpires after a season of bans and distractions.
Clark Griffith recalls Nick Altrock’s bold past with Detroit gamblers and his wartime pitching turn for the Senators. Altrock impressed crowds, aided by Doc Ayers, and enjoyed a high market value as an attraction despite mixed results on the mound.
Pat Moeran denies any deal to ship Rube Marquard while Wilbert Robinson says he would not trade Dutch Ruether for anything as he expects him to be a standout next year. Both sides disagree on who benefited from the arrangement and no complaint seems justified.
Percy Smallwood, trainer of the world champion Cleveland Indians, praises Ty Cobb as a manager candidate. He argues star players like Cobb can be effective leaders, as Tris Speaker has done with the Indians, though Smallwood himself is not a player.
Kenneth informs Ann that her father is alive and wealthy, prompting questions about Ann and Grace. Grace responds indifferently and declares Ann need not die an old maid, revealing tensions in a domestic drama.
Fictional tale follows 28 year old Ann Whitson living in the city after her mother’s death. She encounters Grace Cameron and Kenneth Halsey while Jimmy Callahan and Jerry Hathaway vie for her affections as Ann uncovers a hidden African connection to her missing father.
Ann recounts a tense visit as Grace mocks her and hints at social misfortunes. Kenneth appears wan yet tries to act carefree while Mr Halsey and Grace clash overAnn’s inheritance and her unknown father. The group plans a dinner outing as tensions simmer at home.
A brief note indicating ongoing coverage will resume in subsequent Daily and Sunday Post editions until completion.
Penn coach Lawson Robertson faces a rebuilding task as key stars depart. Jimmy Patterson leaves for Colgate, Eddie Shields starts a business, Rush Smith recovers from pneumonia, and Sherman Landers graduates. Captain Marl Eby remains a core asset, slated for half mile and quarter mile duties with hopes for a Ted Meredith style double.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.