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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1915
Page
7
The piece ponders when an amateur ceases to be one amid debates by professors of athletics and officials of unions. It notes the expense and perceived value of professionals versus management deductions, framing a controversial question without resolution.
An editorial mocks amateur athletes as clever divers, noting expense accounts and deception around trophies. It cites Platt Adams facing alleged sale of medals, argues amateurs hoard cups, and contrasts ethics with pros who threaten to win terms, ending with a jab at expense account practices.
Hanover N H January 17 Adverse late week weather slowed Dartmouth varsity hockey prep for Harvard game at Arena Wednesday Coach Fred Rocque kept players at it. Warm winds cooled Faculty Pond ice limiting practice while scrimmages targeted faulty rush on net weak wings and skating despite soft ice. Harvard’s Princeton win stirs strong interest in the Crimson game with Dartmouth aiming for a championship run this season.
The Harvard and Michigan teams exchange moves by mail in a three game match spanning nearly a month. Each player submits a move, awaits reply, with no more than two moves possible weekly. The distance between Cambridge and Ann Arbor makes the event notably slow and costly in time.
Ivan Michailoff the Cossack grappler will face Emil Steiglitz of Bavaria in a best two of three catch-as-catch-can bout at the Grand Opera House next Thursday night. Steiglitz returned from South America with strong form, while Michailoff also shows steady progress and aims for the win.
California’s swimming team led by Manager Ernie Smith and Captain Lady Langer plans a 21 day Eastern invasion to dethrone Harvard Yale and other colleges as intercollegiate champions. Strong Crimson and Blue rivals loom, but the California squad aims to prevail.
The Associated Students executive committee approved financing a five swimmer tour if academics are not disrupted. Captain Lady Langer led a standout lineup with world record feats and notable rivals, including Ernie Smith, Jim Resleure, and George Lindsay. A fifth member remains undecided as hockey and coaching debates and meets shape future plans.
The Bridgeport crowd expects a hard 1 rounder as Gilbert Gallant of Chelsea faces Sam Robideau of Philadelphia with Gallant favored. The card includes Johnny Noonan versus Johnny Murphy in a 10 round main bout and Joe Rivers versus Peck Lalavour in the semi. Additional bouts and amateurs showcase in Abington and Somersworth with Belgian Eddie Brown, Cliff Cote, and a range of regional fighters feature in a winter boxing lineup.
Senator Lodge urges war department to study motor truck needs as British and U S industries push for better equipment. Dodge Brothers adopt United States chain tread tires for Dodge cars promising skid protection low mileage cost and fewer punctures. John D. Barry expands public auctions of second-hand cars at Commonwealth Avenue with dealer partners for quick turnover.
The victor of the Isando Bey vs Waldek Zbyszko match, to be decided Monday Jan 2 at Mechanics' Building, will face Alex Aberg per promoter George Tuohey. Lemile also aims to meet either Aberg or the younger Zbyszko if he defeats Lurich.
A rugged 10 rounder featuring Walter Butler of Revere and Dyson of Providence set for Lenox A C Gloucester with two 0!s on the bill.
A dispute centers on Baker a St Nicholas hockey team member alleged salary and amateur rules say he may not be paid. B asserts Baker is amateur and cannot receive money beyond expenses. Johnny Noonan and Johnny Murphy plan to visit this office this evening. Fifth New England amateur boxing championships set for March 22 at Mechanics Building details via B A A Exeter Street. Tickets for Coast Artillery Corps games go on public sale today with popular prices.
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