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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
13
East Boston High announces a compromise allowing its five basketball players to compete one game per week starting next week. Revenue from the game funds athletic gear and uniforms as the school, facing budget strain, seeks to support its teams while Headmaster Eliot backs the plan.
Gloucester beat the Newport Naval Reserve 33 16 at City Hall. Stuffy Melnnis drilled seven baskets, L. MeInnis scored 11 points, Harvey 8, Colby 3, Follansbee 3, Roche 2. Referee McGregor. timer Foster. scorer Parsons. Attendance 1000.
Revere High's basketball team defeated Melrose High 20 to 10 at the Revere gym last night. Revere led 11 to 3 after the first period as Lambert and Clark shut down Melrose's passing game. Crisbee, Clark, and Proctor starred for Revere with key baskets. Winship and MeLitchie scored for Melrose. Referee Anderson. Attendance 400.
Winchester High School girls routed Wellesley High School 38 to 20 at the town gym. Key scorers for Winchester were Spaulding and Flinn with Bishops and Fisher contributing for Wellesley in a game before about 100 fans.
In Marblehead YMCA gymnasium the Marblehead team defeated Salem High School Reserves 9 to 7. Key players were Ritchie for Salem and Howie for Marblehead, with goals from floor by P. Martin, Martin, Coffin, Hogan, and Ritchie. Attendance 350.
The Revere High girls beat Stetson High School 21 to 18 at the Revere Gym yesterday afternoon. Stetson led 13 to 12 at halftime and seemed secure with 18 to 15 late, but Revere rallied with six points led by Miss Dennis Miss Doherty and Miss Ju Hoffies to steal the victory. Miss Marcille scored 14 of Stetson's 18.
Dr. B. F. Roller of Seattle defeated Monk Anderson of Buffalo, New York, in two falls at the Airdome tonight. The first fall lasted 20 minutes and the second 13 minutes 10 seconds.
New York report on a commercial vehicle exhibit at Madison Square Garden highlights heavy duty and light delivery trucks from Alden Sampson Manufacturing Company and Studebaker. It details capacities from 1 ton to 5 tons, power ratings, wheel bases, and speeds, plus Overland and Reo offerings and campaigns in Boston.
New Haven defeated Worcester 12 to 2 at New Haven. Hartford beat Providence 7 to 5 at Hartford in another ball game.
The Melrose High School hockey team stayed undefeated this season by beating Newton High 4 to 2 at the Brae-Burn rink in Newton.
Melrose High School defeats Newton 8 to 2 in a fast, at times rough game. Clarence Wanamaker leads with three goals, C Wanamaker also scores, Foote and Spaulding net for Newton, while Page stars for Melrose and Newton shows poor teamwork. Attendance 100.
Noble and Greenough defeats Cambridge High and Latin School 6 to 4 on the Charles River yesterday. Noble tallied five goals in the final period after Cambridge led 3 to 1 at halftime. Gifford and Claflin each scored three. J. Baker and Wright added goals for Cambridge. Referee T. Baker. Timer Dunning. Attendance 100.
Medford High defeats Milton High 9 to 1 in the opening Inter-prep league game at Medford. Stevens scored the lone Milton goal after a pass from Fahey as Medford dominated the second half with constant pressure and Seers in goal prevented any Medford shots. The game, played at the Massa clay pits, featured strong defense from Medford in the first half and a sharp Medford offense later, with refs Cotting and Barrett officiating.
The Rindge Manual Training School hockey team defeated Andover 2 to 0 at An dover yesterday afternoon in a one sided game. Webb and Hill starred for Rindge while Hammersley and Rogers played well for Andover.
Buckley of Boston College High led the 8 to 0 victory over Boston Latin School at Franklin Field yesterday. He scored all three Buckley goals, asserting clear control of the game.
The Cambridge Hockey Club second team beat Mechanic Arts seven by 1 to 0 on the Charles River. Kimber scored after Harrington’s pass. Harrington and Kimber starred for Cambridge. Thielsher was best for Mechanic Arts. Referee Amos. Timers Messenger. Halves 20 minutes.
Arlington High School beat English High 5 to 2 at Franklin Field. Hadley and Parris scored twice each for Arlington. goals by Osgood and Dolan credited to Arlington. English captain Nelson played in goal after Shuttleworth injury. Pierce replaced Shuttleworth. Referee Buckley. Periods 20 and 6 minutes.
Milton Academy defeated Somerville High 3 to 0 at Cunningham rink. Phillips scored all three goals and was the standout player. Wigglesworth blocked well for Milton as Whittaker of Somerville played a sharp game. Attendance was 300 with 15 minute halves.
A large crowd at Taylor Motor Sales in Decatur welcomed the one ton Decatur truck that arrived after a hard run from New York City. Drivers faced mud, frozen ruts, and heavy rains during the journey through Bridgeport, Hartford, Worcester, Loomgoeth, and Framingham before reaching Boston shortly after 3 PM.
Sam Langford will not fight in Philadelphia until he explains his role in the Kaufman fiasco. Earlier, Langford and Kaufman agreed to a six round bout at the Phillies' ballpark, but Langford demanded $5,000 in advance hours before the scheduled start and refused to box without the guarantee.
Promoter Edwards refused terms and Langford with manager Joe Woodman left town without speaking. Director of Public Safety and Police officials declared Langford cannot fight here again. O'Brien had previously offered $5000 to square Langford but Langford would not sign.
McAleer failed to trade for a top outfielder, ensuring Doc Gessler faces another try with the Nationals. If he regains Boston form and hits well, he remains valuable. a slump last season left his salary tied to hitting, with no clear cause or timetable for improvement.
Harvard Sophomores defeated Andover 20 to 14 in Andover. Captain Sullivan led with four field goals and four fouls drawn, while Whoristall, Keller, Hay, Gould, Chatterton, Washburn, and Darling added points. Referee Clough. 350 in attendance.
The M Company defeated K Company 32 to 0 in a whitewash at the regimental armory last evening. McKenzie and Rankart led the winners with four and six baskets respectively, overpowering the K Company throughout.
The Newton Y M C A basketball team defeated the Quincy Y M C A squad by a score of 6 to 2 at the Newton Y M C A gymnasium last night.
Dartmouth defeats Princeton 6 to 3 at the St Nicholas rink in New York on its first visit of the season. The game was rough and fast with the score tied 3 to 3 at halftime.
Dartmouth outplayed the intercollegiate champions in a 6 to 3 victory led by the Haton brothers and Stocklen. Patten Wells and Blair stood out for Princeton, while Dartmouth saw Key goals from Wells and Stocklen, with penalties called on Eaton and others.
Boston defeated Providence 8 to 6 in a hard fought game at the Boston Arena. The match featured rough play, penalties, and limited team coordination with Boston scoring two in the first half and one in the second, while Providence was shut out in the final tally.
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