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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1917

Page

13

Robinson to Fight Wilson in Major Boxing Card

George Robinson of Cambridge meets Johnny Wilson of New York in a 10 round bout at the Commercial A. C. tomorrow night. The card also features Jimmy Kenny versus Walter Bartlett in a 12 round draw rematch and additional 10 round bouts with Mike Crowley and Bob Smiley, plus Dan McCormack facing Jimmy Marks to open the show.

George Robinson Cambridge Johnny Wilson New York A. C Jimmy Kenny Wakefield Walter Bartlett Lawrence Gloucester Fish City Mike Crowley Malden Bob Smiley Dan McCormack Jimmy Marks Joe McCarthy Connolly Tommy Robson Joe Robson Bill McKinnon Jimmy Gardner Joe Eagan

Gossip for Motorists: Boston Auto Moves and Talks

The Lenox car now roots at 889 Boylston Street with D S Howard as president and sales manager. Andrew O’Brien takes over Ter Maxter Truck and Tractor Co distribution at 823 Boylston Street. Bay State Auto Club members heard Joseph S Conty’s luncheon on Russia US trade. Studebaker’s W T Bush visited Boston for talks with G N Jordan’s team. Barney Oldfield predicts a new three mile a minute car built with a Miller twin six chassis.

Automobile Row Boylston Street D. S. Howard Andrew O’brien Maxter Truck and Tractor Company Joseph S. Conty Hotel Lenox Bay State Automobile Club United States Barney Oldfield Barney Harry Miller Los Angeles

Boston College High Natators Defeat Medford in Dual Meet

Boston College High defeated Medford High 27 to 24 at the Malden Y.M.C.A. pool. Murnane starred, winning the 20 and 40 yard events and anchoring the relay victory for BC High. Medford took top spots in 100 yard, Plunge, and Diving events, but BC High clinched the final relay.

Boston College High Medford High Murnane B. C Engel Medford Walenty McDonald Barrett Monahan Whittaker Cohane M. Ferrin Gorman Hurley Sheehan

Anderson Faces Raymond Tonight at Grand Opera House

Sam Anderson of Harvard will wrestle Ed Raymond of Alliance Ohio tonight in Boston at the Grand Opera House the main event of the Thursday program. Fans expect a warm reception for Anderson in his first finish match in Boston in some time. Joe Willis of Boston meets Joe Tylen of Holyoke in a finish semi final.

Sam Anderson Harvard Ed Raymond Alliance, O Grand Opera House Sam Boston Joe Willis Joe Tylen Holyoke

Brooks Connolly Bout Draws Town Hype At Grand Opera House

The unexpected showing of Terry Brooks against Joe Connolly drew strong town talk after a near draw in a no decision bout. Brooks impressed with gameness and punch while Connolly landed more blows, prompting plans for a rematch and a stacked Armory A A card next Tuesday night including McKinnon Mantell and others.

Terry Brooks Joe Connolly Grand Opera House Brooks Charlestown Terry Connolly

Exeter Beats Rindge Tech In River Hockey Opener

Exeter opened its season by defeating Rindge Tech 3 to 1 in a game played on the Exeter River due to a poor rink. Captain White starred for Exeter and Kelly led Rindge.

Exeter N. H Rindge Tech White Kelly Rindge

Britt and Hansen Set for 12 Round Unity Card

Frankie Britt New England featherweight champion meets Larry Hansen of New York in the feature 12 round bout at Unity Cycle A. C. in Lawrence. Weigh in at 128 pounds ring side.

Lawrence Frankie Britt New England Larry Hansen New York Unity Cycle A

Princeton beats Yale in four to three hockey thriller

In New Haven Princeton edged Yale 4 to 3 after a decisive goal by Humphreys 18 seconds into the third overtime. The game featured standout individual rushes and a strong team move by Princeton, with Armour and Cushman contributing goals.

New Haven Princeton Yale Humphreys Humphrey Sheen Scully Hills Eeeep W, Stanley McKwaine Schoen Seeaersen Armour Biérwirth Cushman Schoen Rod —Humphreys York Ord

Rhode Island State to Play Holy Cross

Rhode Island State College announces an eight game football schedule for next fall with Holy Cross making its first appearance. The slate includes Brown at Providence Wesleyan at Middletown Maine at Orono New Hampshire College at Kingst on Holy Cross at Kingston Boston College at Boston Navy New York University at New York and Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs. Colgate is not on the list.

Rhode Island State Holy Cross Kingston R. I Rhode Island State College Colgate Brown Providence Wesleyan Middletown

Milton High Defeats Brighton 8 to 1 At Cunningham Rink

Milton High dominated Brighton 8 to 1 at Cunningham Rink East Milton. Parsons Pond and Ellsworth scored for Milton while Fuller and Mahoney starred for Brighton. Goals credited to Parsons Pond Wilsworth Fuller. Referee Farrell timer Faxon. Time 15 minute halves attendance 250.

Milton High Brighton Cunningham East Milton Parsons Pond Ellsworth Fuller Mahoney Brighton High McDonald Seeeesseueeeveot Mahoney Pond

Rogers Finishes Training for Zbyszko Showdown

Joe Rogers completed the hard part of his training and will rest up before his match with Zbyszko at Mechanics Building tomorrow night. He projects a bold upset, confident he will surprise his opponent.

Joe Rogers Mechanics’ Building Joe Zbyszko

Andover Hockey Team Upset In Overtime Victory

Stone School shocked Andover with a 2 1 overtime win at the Andover rink as both teams played fast defense. Bill Hagen scored the decisive goal in a brilliant shot during a two five minute overtime period.

Andover Stone School Bill Hagen

Belmont High School Skates to 10-0 Victory Over Watertown

Belmont High School hockey team rolled to its third straight win beating Water town High School 10 to 0 at Belmont. Starters and reserves combined for a dominant shutout with Belmont controlling the play from the opening faceoff.

Belmont High School Watertown Belmont

Fraternity Faces Major League Ban Over Player Signing

New York reports that John Tener and Ban Johnson announce the Players Fraternity will not be recognized by the National and American leagues. Clubs must deal with players individually. President Fultz foresees strain with organized labor and baseball law. contracts for John Murray and C A Causey with the New York club are announced.

New York John Tener National League Ban Johnson American League Johnson Chicago Fultz Htow American Federation of Labor John Murray C. A. Causey Murray Causey Giants Waco

Weeghman responds to Fultz threat ahead of training trip

Chicago January 17 Charles H Weeghman president of the Chicago Nationals says players who have not signed and joined the training train to Pasadena February 20 will be treated as nonmembers, in reply to David L Fultz president of the Baseball Players Fraternity who threatened a strike.

Chicago Charles Weeghman Chicago Nationals David L. Fultz Baseball Players’ Fraternity Pasadena Cal

Worcester Players Targeted by Yankees Move to Probe Reserves

Edward F. Smith, president of the Worcester club in the Eastern league, received a letter from the New York Yankees business manager requesting detailed information on locally reserved players. He and others fear the Yankees seek Class B talent as strike breakers, aligning with President Huston’s stance that only new big leaguers should be used in strike situations.

Worcester Edward F. Smith New York Yankees Smith T. L. Huston Yankees

Walker Named Hockey Captain for Harvard Freshmen

Norman 8 Walker of Castle Corners was yesterday chosen captain of Harvard's freshman hockey team. He previously led St. Pauls at Concord New Hampshire and was a key defender on the 1920 Cambridge squad.

Norman Walker Castle Corners Harvard St. Paul’s Concord N. H Cambridge

Kalagher Elected Captain of Worcester Tech Grid Team

Worcester Tech fullback William P. Kalagher, a 1918 class member, was elected captain of the 1917 team at Worcester. He has started for the squad for three years.

Worcester Tech Kalagher Worcester William P. Kalagher Kaleagher

Belmont High routs Watertown 11 to 0 on Mill Pond

Belmont High defeated Watertown 11 to 0 at Mill Pond in Waverley yesterday afternoon. Ford scored six goals to lead the lopsided win for Belmont.

Belmont High Watertown Mill Pond Waverley Ford

Massachusetts Golf Association Holds Peaceful Annual Meeting

Seventy three delegates from 38 clubs attended the Mas sachusetts Golf Association annual meeting and banquet at the Exchange Club. Henry H. Wilder became president, replacing Harry Ayer after 18 years, with Paul R. Clay as vice president and Joseph B. Russell Jr. as treasurer and B K. Stephenson as secretary. The executive committee elected A D. Locke sole candidate to a place on the nominees list. other officers and speakers addressed amateurism and reinstatement debates in a cordial session.

Masachusetts Golf Association Exchange Club Henry H. Wilder The Country Club Harry Ayer Paul R. Clay Merrimac Valley Country Club Joseph B. Russell, Jr Dedham Country and Polo Club B. K. Stephenson Winchester Country Club A. D. Locke Braeburn Country Club A. J. A. Hamilton Belmont Springs Country Club H. C. Keith Brockton Golf Club H. J. Nichols Albemarle Golf Club Samuel B. Reed Wollaston Golf Club Rodney W. Brown Meadowbrook Golf Club J. B. Chase Woodland Golf Club J. C. T. Baldwin Chestnut Hill Golf Club 8. K. Sterne Worcester Golf Club Wilder Webster Thayer Francis Culmet L. B. Folsom G. Herbert Windeler Bart Stephenson

Slow Ballers Disappearing From Major Leagues

The piece notes Nap Rucker and Jean Dubuc retiring from Brooklyn and Detroit after long service as slow ball pitchers. It recalls Jack Warhop Al Demaree and the challenges of slow curves, quoting McGraw about Demaree and highlighting a lengthy era of crafty pitching fading from the majors.

Nap Rucker Brooklyn Jean Dubuc Detroit Tigers Jack Warhop Hop Harlem Warhop Jack al Demaree Monkeys Giants Demgree McGraw Demaree

Minnesota moves to repeal boxing law in legislature

ST PAUL Minnesota jan 17 a bill to repeal the law permitting boxing bouts was introduced in the state legislature today.

ST. Paul Minnesota

Sports Sketches and Notes on Collegiates and Pro Players

A collection of jottings on rowing legends James F Ormond and Yale Harvard hockey plans while George Davis trains under Harry Barwise. Mentions Princeton and Dartmouth football captains Marion Wilson and Florimond Dussolsson, plus boxing updates on Billy Miske Bat Levinsky and others.

Pat Moran Fred Mitchell Lavender-Demaree Pat Mitchell Cub Demaree Giant Jimmy Lavender Princeton Marion Wilson Dartmouth Florimond Dussolsson

Wrestling rules debate over falls in catch and Graeco Roman styles

The discussion centers on what constitutes a fall in catch as catch can and Graeco Roman wrestling. A argues for two shoulders and one hip pinned, B for two shoulders only. The consensus notes two shoulders on the mat are needed in both styles, the old three-point method is outdated. Additional notes mention ticket applications and training schedules, plus Zbyszko brothers in Europe.

Terry Brooks Joey Connolly Brooks Athletic Exeter Street Harvard Stanislaus Zbyssko Waldeck Zbyszko

English High Beats Mechanic Arts High in Track Meet

English High defeated Mechanic Arts 50 to 10 at East Armory yesterday afternoon. Coach Dan OFlaherty’s team swept all events led by Gootner in the 100 yard dash.

English High Mechanic Arts East Armory Dan O’flaherty Gootner

Harvard Freshmen Triumph Over Milton Academy Hockey

The Harvard freshmen defeated Milton Academy 6 to 1 at the academy rink. Harvard led 3-0 after the first period, then held off a late push as Louderback made numerous stops. Emmons Walker and B H Cabot contributed with goals and teamwork.

Harvard Milton Academy Academy Louderback Emmons Walker BH. Cabot

Watlin to Meet Gerard in Hippodrome Card at Southbridge

Tony Wat lin the Boston featherweight star meets Al Gerard of Boston in a 10 round bout at the Hippodrome Southbridge tomorrow night staged by the Fairview A C. Jimmy Kenny of Wakefield and Young Parquette of Worcester also in 10 rounders with Joe Hagan and Karl Herz in a third bout.

Southbridge Tony Watlin Boston al Gerard Hippodrome Fairview A. C Jimmy Kenny Wakefield Young Parquette Worcester Joe Hagan Karl Herz

Melrose High Triumphs 6 1 Over Malden at Ell Pond

Melrose High defeated Malden High 6 to 1 yesterday afternoon on Ell Pond Melrose. Leon ard and Sanford scored two goals each while Holden and Captain Ross contributed on defense Malden appeared out of form in its first contest

Melrose High Malden High Ell Pond Melrose Malden Leonard Sanford Holden Ross

Middlesex School ice hockey beats Lexington 7 to 3

Middlesex School defeats Lexington High School 7 to 3 in the season opener at Concord. Middlesex improves to 1 0 while Lexington starts 0 1 in the early boys hockey schedule.

Williams Signs Up Chicago Lefty Pitcher

Claude Williams, a young left hand pitcher for the Chicago Americans, signed his contract today with President Comiskey announcing the deal.

Chicago Claude Williams Chicago Americans Comiskey

Illinois House Debates 10-Round Boxing Bill

Springfield reports the Illinois House introduces a bill to legalize 10 round boxing bouts to a decision. The measure targets regulated prize fighting and seeks official oversight for matches in the state.

Springfield Illinois House of Representatives

O'Sullivan Stars in Arena Hockey Club Victory

Paul O'Sullivan charged to prominence in Boston hockey at the Arena last night. He scored three goals and assisted on another as Arena Hockey Club defeated Boston Hockey Club 7 to 2 in a masterful display of the sport.

Paul O'Sullivan Boston Arena Hockey Club Boston Hockey Club

Arena Tops Boston H C in Clean Midweek Hockey Clash

The Arena rink seven beat Boston Hockey Club 5 to 2 with O Sullivan shining and Synnott Conrey Irving Small also strong. Boston misses Bob Phillips causing a tougher matchup as Doty and Claflin score for the Boston side. The game featured a 2 1 halftime Arena lead and a decisive finish with three Arena goals in the second half.

Boston Boston Hockey Club Bob” Phillips O'Sullivan Synnott Conrey Irving Norman Small O’sullivan Mackay Conley Gus Doty Arena Doty Claflin Boston H Bynnett Doty N. Small Timore F. Murphy Foote Wendell

Arlington High School Ice Team Rout Ranger on Spy Pond

The Arlington High School second ice hockey seven defeated the Massachusetts training ship Ranger team 9 to 0 on Spy Pond Arlington yesterday afternoon.

Arlington High School Massachusetts Ranger Spy Pond Arlington

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