Stealthy Steve the bear cub finds a Boston Zoo home plan
The Boston Post recounts Steve the black bear cub from Tobique camps moved to Franklin Park Zoo in Boston. A proposed 30 by 50 foot concrete and iron enclosure with a miniature castle and pool was drawn, endorsed by park officials, but cost estimates proved prohibitive and the plan was abandoned.
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Mr. Newkirk
Canada
Boston
Franklin Park “Zoo
Steve
Round House
Franklin Park
Blue Hill Avenue
Richard Grazier
the Post
James B. Shea
Boston Park Department
Park Board
Shea
Arthur A. Shurtleff
William D. Austin
William P. Long
Morse
Zoo
John Murphy
Boston Post Elephants and a Bear Cub at the Zoo
A Boston Post reporter recalls introducing Steve the bear cub to Molly Waddy and Tony the elephants at the Zoo Round House. The cub showed fear and curiosity as he approached the elephants then slid into the pool and swam, earning gentle corrective taps for mischief.
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Boston “Zoo
Morse
Round House
Jerry O'Connor
Yround House
Steve
Zoo
Molly
Waddy
Tony
Boston Post
Children of
New England
Elephant House
Flivver
To be continued in tomorrow's Post and in all editions
The note indicates continuation of a story across tomorrow's Daily and Sunday Post editions until the article concludes. It signals ongoing coverage and multi-issue serialization without providing details, focusing on readers returning for completion.
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Tomorrow's Post
Daily
Sunday Post
Cantabs Face Somerville In Big Hockey Test
Cambridge Latin meets Somerville High at Boston Arena at 4 pm in a key hockey clash. Cambridge Latin, coached by Dutch Ayer, boasts stronger first line and a tougher defense, while Somerville counters with Crandall Jeremiah McFayden and improved forwards.
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Cambridge Latin
Somerville High
Boston
Cantabs
Melrose High
Somerville
Newton
Dutch Ayer
Harvard
Grubber Cronin
Roberts
McPhale
Crandall
Ed Jeremiah
Dan McFayden
Ayer
Cambridge
Groden
Buckley
Brookline
White Co reports optimism after New England meeting
White Co executives from New England gathered in Boston for the first annual regional conference. D. Paulson of Municipal Supply Company spoke on improving sales policy after touring major industrial centers. S. G. Thompson of White Co reported progress in transportation and shared an encouraging outlook.
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White Company
New England
Boston
D. ©. Paulson
Municipal Supply Company
South Bend
Ind
Paulson
G. Thompson
Big Interscholastic Divorce Humor Signals Witty Delay
A satirical piece from 1922 mocks easy divorce laws with spoof cases. It lampoons custody, alimony, and odd court decrees through caricatured headlines about Fuzzington Blanc-Mange and Van Smolt, using playful legal absurdities to critique societal norms.
Carlyle Club Fistic Feast at Grand Opera House
Carlyle club resumes weekly shows with 46 rounds of bouts at Grand Opera House Monday night. Five eight rounders and one six round prelim, featuring Parker versus Williams and McNeil versus Cotter, with Madd en versus Donahue and Chapman versus Mack among others. Eppere faces Gray in the six round opener.
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Carlyle Club
Grand Opera House
Charlie Parker
Boston
Kid Williams
Holyoke
South End
Red McNeil
South Boston
Tom Cotter
Joe Stone
Freddie Madden
Young Donahue
Red Chapman
Dorchester
Young Mack
Hartford
Barney Eppere
John Gray
West End
Watertown High Beats Arlington 20 19 In Close League Tilt
Watertown High School defeated Arlington High 20 to 19 in Arlington YMCA gym yesterday afternoon. Mosher led Watertown with 18 points as the winner’s second unit outscored Arlington’s 19 to 7 between periods. Scores list Jones Mosher Donovan Fall and refs are noted with Referee Remimert and timekeeper Molr. Time—Three 15 minute periods.
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Arlington High School
Watertown High School
Wpsher
Reading
Watertown High
Arlington Thigh
Chamberlain
Fall
Mosher
Donovan
Remimert
Molr
T'Ime
Thri
Vincent Connors Named Captain Of St James Eleven
Haverhill January 17 Vincent Connors regular center of St James High for three years was announced by school authorities as captain of the team for next year The appointment follows his steady performance and leadership on the gridiron for the St James squad.
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Haverhill
Vincent Connors
St. James
Frisch Seeks Dual Coaching Post At College Next Fall
Frank Frisch, former Giant infielder and Fordham halfback, states he aims to coach both football and basketball at a college next fall. He plans to seek opportunities combining his athletic and coaching experience.
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Frank Frisch
Fordham
No Injunction Granted In Benny Kauff Case
New York January 17 Benny Kauff former Giant outfielder had his bid for a court injunction denied by Supreme Court Justice Whitaker. The injunction would have blocked the National Exhibition Company and Judge Landis from suspending him further in professional baseball. The judge ruled there were no grounds since Kauffs Giants contract expired last October. He noted an apparent injustice but said the court lacked power to grant relief. Kauff had been suspended after appearing in court in a case involving a stolen automobile. he was acquitted but not restored to duty. Giants officials had said they would be reluctant to welcome his return if the ban were lifted.
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Benny Kauff
Giant
Supreme Court
Whitaker
National Exhibition Company
Kenesaw Landis
Kauff
Giants
Wauff
Landis
Jacklitsch to Stay as Amherst Coach
Fred Jacklitsch, former Dodger receiver, will remain at Amherst College as coach. He told McGraw in New York that he decided to stick with the collegians instead of coaching the Giants pitcher staff this spring.
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Fred Jacklitsch
Dodger
Giants
Amherst College
Jacklitsch
McGraw
New York
Collegians
Coffey Suggested as Fordham Baseball Coach
Arthur Devlin former Giant third baseman will not coach Fordham this season. Jack Coffey former infielder of the Braves who will manage Hartford in the Eastern League after eight seasons at Des Moines is mentioned for the post.
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Arthur Devlin
Giant
Fordham
Jack Coffey
Braves
Hartford
Des Moines
Western and Eastern college stars clash in sports talk
In a column routers discuss Western colleges courting Eastern coaches like Bill Roper and Hugo Bezdek while noting their commitment to their current institutions. The piece touches on boxing, tennis and wrestling figures, KOs awarded, and asks readers where to find a good wrestling instructor at the Boston YMC A. It references Sid Zbyszko, Strangler Lewis, Bill Tilden, and Johnny Dundee with historical sports color.
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Bill Roper
Hugo Bezdek
Roper
Bezdek
Princeton
Penn State
Louis Bogash
Mike Gibbons
Tommy Robson
Bogash
Gibbons
Boston Y. M. C. A
George Tuohey
Vanover Trust Building
Washington Street
Minooka Mike Is Hot Corner Star
Minooka Mike is described as a hot corner star as Frank Baker retires. The piece notes Baker’s salary demands no longer press Yankee management and suggests Mike McNally may still be passed over at third base, despite long yearning for the position.
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Mike
Paul H. Shannon
Franklin Baker
Yankee
Mike McNally
Yankees May Move Ward to Third as McNally Could Endanger Second
American League fans urge Aaron Ward to be tried at third as Miller Huggins weighs shifts after last October series. Mike McNally, praised for his season, shows best at third but may struggle at second. experts argue Ward’s steadiness at third and Baker’s exit favor a McNally third, Ward at second, with Ward’s fielding speed on bunts a key factor.
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Aaron Ward
Ward
Yankees
Miller Huggins
Ehough
Mike McNally
Frank Baker
Pitchers discuss Huggins infield for 1922 reshuffle
Yankees fans debate the 1922 infield as Baker retires, considering a Ward move to third and McNally to second to optimize the defense and lineup. The stance reflects speculation on team strategy during the off season.
Indoor track meet plan approved for March 4 at East Armory
Representatives of private schools and academies met at Boston High School of Commerce and accepted plans for an indoor track meet to run the same day as the state meet on March 4 at the East Armory.
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Boston High School of Commerce
East Armory
New England Preparatory School Meet Forming
Representatives from Exeter Andover St James High Haverhill Huntington Roxbury Latin and Moses Brown attend the planning meeting for a New England Preparatory School Meet to be held March 4 at East Armory starting 2 PM. Some schools sent favorable letters but cannot enter due to full schedules. others may join. The meet scores assign points per event with a relay bonus and a full slate of sprints hurdles distance and field events.
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George Connors
Exeter
R. H. Shepard
Andover
Brother Majalla
St. John’s Prep
J. E. Carroll
St. James’ High
Haverhill
W. H. Whiting
Huntington
W. E. D. Dickey
Roxbury Latin
L. R. Thomas
Moses Brown
Worcester Academy
Powder Point
Suffield School
Country Day
New England Preparatory School
East Armory
Wrestling Thursday Night at the Grand Opera House
The Howard theatre presents a Grand Opera House wrestling card on Thursday Jan 19 featuring Cyclone Ross of New York vs Paul Bowser of Boston, world champion Cora Livingstone vs Bobbie Miller of Gloucester, and Charley Metre of Boston against Joe Zbysky. Box offices will be open all day with downtown tickets at the Howard.
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Howard Theatre Management
Grand Opera House
Cyclone Ross
New York
Paul Bowser
Boston
Cora Livingstone
Bobbie’”’ Miller
Gloucester
New England
Charley Metre
Joe Zbysky
Grand
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