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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
12
Abe Attell and Knockout Brown headline the program in a 10 round bout at New York drawing broad interest across the East.
Boxing notes highlight Brown as a rising lightweight with an unusual left handed stance and strong press decisions. Abe Attell predicts a tough, high‑stakes bout in Los Angeles, while other fighters plan engagements in Paris New York and Ireland.
Manchester fans witnessed the first all star show of the season at Mechanics Hall. George Perry of Boston faced Bob Lafavor of Brockton in a heavyweight bout won by Lafavor on points. Mark Conley of Boston defeated Billy Lewis of Concord in four rounds. Billy Ahern of Manchester drew with Joe Eagan of Boston in a fast, give and take finale.
The Harvard Athletic Association reports a deficit of more than $10,000 for the year ending July 31, 1911. Receipts totaled $112,000, down from $130,000 a year earlier, with declines in baseball and football receipts, while expenses fell to $122,920.
Total receipts reached 112 000 dollars, down 19 080 from 1910. Football and baseball again profitable, while crew incurred the largest deficit at 12 000 plus. Football earned 45 428 over expenses, baseball 7 516, tennis 1 784, but crew lost 12 058 with 4 221 in returns. The report notes efficiency, rising minor-team costs, and student subscriptions policy.
Toronto scene reports Pueblo fireman Jim Flynn who faces Jack Johnson as he defeats Al Williams of Cleveland by knockout in the second round of a scheduled 10 round heavyweight bout under the National Sporting Association.
Juarez Mexico January 17 Ja red Mul holland defeated Judge Walton to earn his third straight victory by three quarters of a length in the seven furlongs race Ocean Queen finished third as the long shot.
At the B A A amateur tournament last night in Cambridge and Boston preliminaries showcased local hopefuls for the national championships. Highlights included Ed Desmond and Ed Walker advancing in the 120 pound class and James Dooley defeating Crimmins in an extra round in the 145 pound class.
Newton High defeated Somerville High 4 to 2 at Brae-Burn Rink. Forte scored three goals and Thompson added one for Newton while Whittaker led Somerville with two goals. The game featured strong rushes and solid defense, refereed by Baldwin with umpires Bourne and Burton.
Brown beat New Hampshire College 35 to 30 in a fast rough game here. Jones and Sullivan led Brown with six baskets each.
Providence defeated Albany 4 to 3 in a closely contested match before about 1800 spectators in Providence. The Empire State league game showcased a tight score and competitive play.
Roxbury senior team won 23 to 4 over Milton seniors at Milton Boys Club while Roxbury junior team defeated Milton juniors 24 to 4.
Columbia defeats Princeton 23 to 16 in a home basketball game. Uhl scores most of Princeton points as Meenan and Benson provide guardwork. Columbia improves shooting with several clever field goals securing the lead.
Carruth lost two of three strings and three of four points as Elite faced Murray Irwin High City League Rollers. Boylston and McCarthy split, Adams Square beat Hayward, and Murray Irwin swept Chauncey with a high total of 1534 at Murray's alleys.
Alley scores and totals for Bowdoin Square events include O MM WoWeS and coacs scar. numeric entries show 446 428 471 12855 and 435 4239 420 1204 with Art Glaziers listed among involved groups.
Newton Y M C A ath letes won a triangular meet with Quincy and Cambridge at the Newton Y M C A Gymnasium. Newton totaled 29 points to Quincy 10 and Cambridge 9, with Morton of Newton winning the high jump at 5 feet 5 inches after a jump-off for second place.
The National Duck and Candlepin Bowling Congress directors voted to guarantee prizes at the Lawrence tournament in April. First prizes will be at least $100 for five man candlepin teams and $75 for duckpin teams. individual candlepin champ at least $50 and duckpin champ at least $40. Expect strong entries from Providence Fall River New Bedford and other cities and from western Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire and Maine.
The Lincoln Five defeated Oak Square C. C. of Brighton last night at the Lincoln House gym by a 20 to 2 margin.
The St Stephen's Young Men's Lyceum will hold its annual ball at St John's Hall Moon street on Monday February 19 to close the ante Lent social season. Attendees expected include city and state representatives. Officers are President Philip J McGonagle Vice President Francis D ODonnell Treasurer Vincent Brogna and Secretary Francis A Crowley.
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