Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1917

Page

7

Decide League Lead Tonight

The Unicorns face Arena Hockey Club at Boston Arena in a key Amateur League clash that could decide the Boston division race. Unicorns hold a half game lead after two wins, Arena one win, one loss, and a decisive Arena win would balance the standings as fans anticipate a thrilling showdown.

Fred Huntington Unicorn Hockey Seven Boston Boston Arena Unicorns Arena Hockey Club Raymie Skilton ST. Botolph ST. B. A. A ARENA H. C Julie

Boston A A Sanda and Team Rally for Victory

A Boston squad led by Sanda and Hutchinson faced Upton in a late game. Osgood, Downing, James, and Skilton contributed as Huntington and Donahue supported on defense and scoring.

Boston

Arena Lineup Girds for Batlie With Unicorns Tonight

Lineup includes Myra Conley Healy and O Sullivan with Small Nowell and Synnott in the Arena forward line. Conley recovering from tonsillitis and Myra troubled by an injury but hoped to play. Spectators favor improved passing over individual play and expect Arena to push Unicorns if O Sullivan is in top condition.

Unicorn-Boston Arena Pop Conley Me” Myra Myra Arena Seven Unicorns Strees Paul O'Sullivan Arénia

Care for Aged Baseball Players Considered by Leagues

Chicago January 19. B B Johnson president of the American league says a home for aged baseball players could be easily established and funded perhaps by a portion of World Series receipts. Major league club owners have informally discussed the idea but not acted.

Chicago B. B. Johnson Johnson

Young Jasper Stopped by Morris Plymouth Bout Ends Early

In Boston at the Pas Time Theatre Johnny Morris of Montreal defeated Young Jasper in seven rounds after handler Al Delmont threw in the towel. Young Jackson beat Battling Kelly in two rounds in the semi final. In Princeton, Penn routed Princeton 18 to 13 in an intercollegiate league game.

Young Jasper Morris Plymouth Boston Johnny Morris Montreal The Ideal A. C al Delmont Morris Young Jackson Kelly South Boston Princeton N. J University of Pennsylvania

Busy Stove League Bursts With Names In Season Talk

The piece surveys baseball pros and moguls debating schedules and strikes as Dave Fultz objects to the fracas. It notes Bingham’s withdrawal from BA A plans and traces runners and boxers like Pooch Donovan Harvard runners Tris Speaker and Millrose entrants.

Dave Fultz Hot Stove League

Pick Duffy for Coach at Harvard

Harvard last night named Hugh Duffy of Portland Maine as coach of the 1917 varsity baseball team. The Harvard Athletic Association deposited a one year contract bearing his signature in the safe, and the Crimson is assured of big league baseball guidance for its players.

Harvard Hugh Duffy Portland Harvard Athletic Association The Crimson

Duffy Emerges As Dark Horse For Harvard Coaching Post

Duffy, a 29 year baseball veteran, vies for Harvard’s vacant coaching spot after Red Doom exits over salary demands. The candidate field includes Joe Birmingham Fred Tenney and Arthur Devlin, with Duffy poised to take over the new Cambridge nine while selling his Portland Eastern league franchise.

Duffy Fred Mitchell Harvard Red Doom Joe Birmingham Fred Tenney Arthur Devlin Portland Cambridge Pop Anson Chicago Boston American Association Congress Street Boston Nationals Boston Americans Charles Somers Milwaukee Phillies Providence Grays White Sox Maine

Amatuer Bouts at Brockton Club Host Nine Fights

A St Patrick's T A C boxing tournament in Brockton featured nine bouts across 108 135 and 158 pound classes. Tom Carrom of Boston won the 108 pound class over George Delano, Joe Malanson of Boston beat Ed La Terny in the 135 pound final, and Billy Callins of Braintree defeated Joe Kelliher of Quincy for the 158 pound title.

Brockton St. Patrick’s T. A Tom Carrom Boston George Delano Joe Malanson Ed la Terny Billy Callins Braintree Joe Kelliher Quincy

Robinson Beats Wilson in 10 Round Somerville Bout

George Robinson of Cambridge won the referee's decision over Johnny Wilson of New York in a 10 round bout at the Commercial A C. Wilson started slow and failed to adjust as Robinson controlled the pace with body shots and steady leads. Other results included Walter Bartlett defeating Jimmy Kenny in a 10 rounder, Mike Crowley stopping Bob Smiley after two rounds, and Dan McCormack beating Joe McCormack for the blue ribbon.

George Robinson Cambridge Johnny Wilson New York Commercial A. C Wilson Robinson Joe Rivers Gloucester Grand Opera House Walter Bartlett California Jimmy Kenny Wakefield Bartlett Bob Smiley Mike Crowley Malden

Newton High Defeats Somerville 3 0 Interscholastic League

Newton High triumphed over Somerville High 3 to 0 at the Arena in an Interscholastic League clash. Buntin scored twice and Hughes added a goal as Newton dominated play, keeping Somerville to eight shots with La Croix repelling many attempts. Gilman stood out for Somerville in goal.

Newton High Somerville High Garden City Somerville la Croix Gilman Buntin Newton Hughes Newton H. Somerville H. Davidson Owens Rottler Orioli Blish Muir Downing Eaton Sleseus O'Donoghue Hughes Wilson C Bees Deacon Perry Deda C. E. Parker Forbush Keating Dickerman Martin

Wrestler bouts begin at YMCA Springfield series

The YMCA wrestling club starts amateur bouts on February 10 at Springfield. Contact H H Kaufman, manager of the Boys YMCA, 48 Boylston St. A separate military athletic event occurs at Coast Artillery Corps games on January 27.

Springfield H. H. Kaufman Boylaton St Coast Arillery Corps

Frazee to Visit Red Sox Boston Headquarters Today

President Harry H. Frazee of the Red Sox is due at the Boston offices this morning after signaling from New York last night. Two signed contracts and two unsigned were received at the club, with the senders unnamed, likely indicating new players purchased from the minors.

Pres. Frazee Boston Harry H. Frazee Red Sox New York

Commerce Track Team Wins Meet

The High School of Commerce defeated Somerville High 5 to 13 at the East Armory yesterday afternoon. Commerce won first in every event except the 600 yard dash, where Somerville’s captain Roach finished.

High School of Commerce Somerville High East Armory Commerce Captain Roach

Milton High Edges Canton High 9 to 6

Milton High defeated Canton High at Cunningham Rink Milton yesterday afternoon 9 to 6. Parsons led Milton with five goals while Captain Pond added four. Canton’s Capen Cushman contributed two and Capen eight notes. Attendance listed as 115.

Milton High Canton High Cunningham Milton Parsons Captain Pond Cushman Capen Macdonald Burbank Pond Beeeeeees Dahike Parsons F.eeseeaee Capen Ellsworth Cushman Martin Daley Doherty Tate Burns Flanagan Canton H Drew Yee Anon Peeetele mer—Neaves

Loomis Ties 50 Yard Indoor Record in Chicago Meet

Joe Loomis the Chicago Athletic Association sprinter who recently returned from Norway equalled the A A A indoor 50 yard record of 5 25 seconds in the C A A and Northwestern University meet tonight in Chicago.

Chicago Joe Loomis Chicago Athletic Association Norway Northwestern University

Huntington Defeats Powder Point in Y M C A Meet

Huntington School boys triumphed over Powder Point with a 7 to 4 score at the YMCA track event held yesterday afternoon. Home team dominated events, piling up points through sprint and field wins.

Powder Point School Huntington School

Indians All Sign Except Bobby Roth

Cleveland club president James Dunn announced all players except Bobby Roth had signed 1917 contracts. Dunn said a threatened strike would not cripple the team and expected Roth to agree within a week.

Chicago Cleveland Americans James Dunn Dunn Bobby Roth Baseball Players’ Fraternity

Zbyszko Defeats Rogers in Wrestling Carnival Feature

Waldeck Zbyszko of Poland and Greece's William Demetral plus Cyclone Burns of Boston won at Mechanics' Building last night. Zbyszko beat Joe Rogers in two falls after a tight hour long struggle, first with a leg lift and body hold then a body roll out of a bridge. Demetral defeated Hilmer Johanson in two straight falls and Burns won by disqualification over John Draak.

Waldeck Zbyszko Poland William Demetral Greece Cyclone Burns Mechanics’ Building Zbyszko Hilmer Johanson Boston John Draak Holland Joe Rogers Burns-Draak Rogers

McLean Bets $500 on McKinnon Victory in Big Rawweight Clash

Alec McLean says Bill McKinnon will defeat Frank Mantel in the Triple A bout at the Grand Opera House Tuesday night. He predicts a fast hard fight but favors McKinnon to win without trouble and has already staked $500 on the outcome.

Bill McKinnon Alec McLean Bill New England McKinnon Frank Mantel Grand Opera House Alec

Arlington High Meets Wakefield in Season Opener at Spy Pond

The first interscholastic hockey game of the season will be played this afternoon on Spy Pond in Arlington between Arlington High School and Wakefield High School.

Spy Pond Arlington Arlington High School Wakefield High School

Winchester Wins Game In Postponed Hockey Clash

In a postponed game at Winchester yesterday afternoon, Winchester High School defeated Lexington High School 9 to 9 in an overwhelming score.

Winchester Lexington High School Winchester High School

Concord High Hockey Faces Winchester This Afternoon

Concord High School hockey players meet Winchester this afternoon led by goaltender Homer Allen. The game pits the Concord boys against the visitors in a late-season showdown on home ice.

Concord High School Winchester Homer Allen Concord Boys

Middlesex School Ice Hockey to Host Clinton High

Middlesex School's seven will meet Clinton High on the Middlesex rink in North Concord this afternoon in a regional hockey clash.

Middlesex School Clinton High Middlesex North Concord

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles E. Parker H.C. Eoeep Myra Conley Healy Sf O'Sullivan -Ell Synnottep I. Small Nowells N. Small Henry F. Miller Boylston Street Henry Henry Miller Miller Haynes Schuma Guild Gabler Emerso Sherwoc Henry Henry Henry Henry F Chickerin, Hallet & Chickerin Henry F. Henry Davia Steinway Everett i Knabe Miller Miller Penenenrue Aeolian Orchestrelle Stuyvesant Pianoda Symphonia Burton Burton Henry Henry Henry Miller Ac Jare Piai 3S & Brown St Woodward Henry F. Henry Kranich & Bach McPhail Poole Kroeger Musiq Davis Apollo Tremont Street Chickering Darrell Pia Bury Maes Orp Woolworth's Edison Victor Symphony Hall People’s Choral Union F. W. Wodell Jordan Halls Gainsboro St Huntington Ave United School OF Popular Music Delene Eeeway Theatre Bevieton Oeeves Eivae Loomis School Boylston St. Tel B.B Slye Tremont St Heinemann House Academies Remont St School St Dora Fawcett Richards’ School of Dancing Huntington Chambers Tel. B. B C. S. Gooding Teney Wim. A. Thompson Co Washington St Alberts Summer St Frank H. F O. K Flo Eens Daron State St Tels Fort Hill the Post Adverh ST Edward W Catherine L. Kelly Kelly & Burge Uors Ag Victuallers No. Bromway Fletcher Ranney Josiah 8S Dean William M. Prest Licensing Board PENN Arthur Bill Bingham Hardy Texas Pooch Donovan H. W. Minot Westmore Wilcox Tris Speaker Players’ Fraternity O. B Jimmy Tom Halpin Steve Rose Phil McGrath Jack Ryan John Wanamaker Harry Barwise Walter Whalen H. F. Mahoney Dave Caldwell Dartmouth Johnny Dundee Young Willie Jackson Freddie Welsh Benny Leonard Charley White BY Neal R. O’hara Wolf Cohen & CO Darcaings Goodwell Dudley St. L Station Dudley St Sale Outlet Clothing CO NEW York Fire Gale Mackinaw Outlet Clothing CO Northampton St. L Marks & Chester Ave Mass ITE Washington Brockton Club Somerville Robinson BY Doc Almy Walter R. Grannan Canton Huntington Powder Point Indians M’kinnon U. S. Pat Kentucky H. B. Kirk & Co New York, N. Y Clinton NASA Delano Delano Lad Plattsburg United Ead Atlantic Ave Suth Manchester N. H
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication