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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
19
Abstract from Mr Newkirk's Biography of Stealthy Steve depicts a terror filled day on October 14 when the young bear met ten adult bears led by Bruno at the den. A Post reporter Miss Strickland helped guide Steve near the bars while a witness carried the cub toward the bears as Steve cowered.
A staged act with a trained black bear cub in a carriage drew a protest over animal treatment. A whistle imitates squeals blamed on a whistle, not the bear, as owner Mr Larsen defends caretakers' kindness. The piece ends with Stealthy Steve missing his big break.
The author recalls handling and photographing a bear cub named Steve among Boston Zoo bears. A monster silver tip nearly overwhelmed the cub, who fled the rail enclosure seeking escape. Attempts to book Steve on vaudeville were dropped due to cruelty concerns and the Keith Circuit’s caution about animal acts.
The Chelsea A. A. A. will stage an amateur boxing tournament at the Chelsea Theatre Saturday night with classes 108 pounds novice 118 pounds open and 145 pounds novice. Entries arranged through Freddie W. O'Brien at 75 Beacon street Chelsea.
The St Josephs T A S hosts a five class amateur boxing show at Commercial Club Bowdoin Square with top New England fighters entered. Lill Cuddy predicts a record crowd and a stellar event while eight boxers will be chosen for next Wednesdays intercity bouts at Mechanic’s Building.
New York January 19 Jimmy White defeated Middie Kane by decision in a 12 round main event at the 1044 Regiment Armory.
The success of Andy Smith and other Eastern football tutors in the far west spurs interest from the Pacific Slope. Colleges long to imitate California’s football prestige and lure top coaches from the east.
The article reports Glen S Warner of Pittsburg University meeting Leland Stanford officials to discuss taking over football teaching at Stanford. It notes Warner’s past success with Carlisle and the Redskins, his Cornell playing days, and mentions other eastern coaches like Bill Roper Hugo Bezdek and Charley Brickley who are rumored targets for western universities.
R Earl Johnson, a leading long distance runner and national five and 10 mile and cross country champion, is entered by Tom Kanaly for the Williams three mile in the B A A games on February 4 in Boston. Fred Fuller defeated Johnson in the Olympic 10,000 metres tryout at the Stadium in a sensational race. Johnson has won every championship this season.
Tarzan Larkin the Minnesota lumberjack delivered a club like knockout to Homer Burke of Pittsburgh in the second round at the Arena A. Jersey City before a large crowd. Both fighters weighed over 200 pounds and the mechanism of the KO remained a mystery.
Al Burman formerly of New York now based in Lewiston defeated Eddie Polo in an elimination bout for the bantamweight championship of Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. Philadelphia Quaker City Hockey defeats St Nicholas 1 to 0 in a US Amateur Hockey Association game.
Paul Bowser earned a main event win over Cyclone Ress of New York at the Grand Opera House. The see saw clash lasted 45 minutes 10 seconds for the first fall and 5 minutes 10 seconds for the second. Other bouts featured Cora Livingstone versus Robbie Miller and Charley Metro defeating John Gunnwaldt.
George Vincent Brickley, brother of Charlie Brickley and a notable Everett athlete, was chosen by the Everett School Committee last night to coach all Everett athletic teams and serve as physical instructor. A 1913 Everett High graduate, Brickley starred in football and baseball and has continued in baseball since.
The Harvard varsity hockey team departs Cambridge for Philadelphia to face Princeton at the Philadelphia Ice Palace tomorrow night. Starters are Baker Martin Walker Owen Crosby and Higgins with Angier LaRocque Hill Gratwich and Flint as substitutes.
Clark Hodder of Milton was elected captain of Harvard's freshman hockey team yesterday. He has been active in amateur sports and played for Newton High School during the past year.
Haverhill High scheduled a football game with Malden High at Haverhill on October 7. Last fall the teams played to a tie in a game noted in local sports coverage.
In a pair of arena games MIT defeated MA 6 to 0 while Melrose and Boston College tied 1 to 1. The Heights face Yale next, with Kroech misfiring for MA and Dalton Hayden delivering key plays for MIT.
New York city dominated the Madison Square Garden final of the intercity boxing tourney winning four of five bouts. Sid Terry defeated Ted Blodgett in the 118 pound class, Bill Autobus stopped Jack Rowe, Gordon Munce knocked out Clair Broad, and then defeated Bill Connors in the heavyweight final.
New York report says Pepper Martin earned the decision over Kid Sullivan tonight in a bout marked by knockdowns. Sullivan was knocked to the canvas in the first round and returned in the second. In the semi final Tony Caponi won the judges award in his 10 round match with Andy Thomas.
The article discusses potential trades involving Harry Hooper and Bobbie Veach as targets for the Yankees. It notes Col Ruppert's interest in strengthening New York and assesses Hooper as a superior fit due to age, fielding, and strategic value. It speculates on a $25,000 bid for Duffy Lewis and the possibility of Gleason trading for quality recruits.
A narrow 16 to 15 victory for the Fittons of East Boston over Newburyport A A at Sumner Hall in their season debut. The opening period saw a 12 to 4 lead for Fittons before shore players rallied. the final point came late in the game.
Brown defeats Massachusetts Tech 28 to 17 in Providence Rhode Island. The Brown quintet opened with long shots as guards pressure Tech near center court. Stork scored on a remarkable over the shoulder toss for the first basket amid cheers from the crowd.
Harvard has dropped swimming from its intercollegiate sports lineup due to lack of facilities and interest. The university cites no suitable varsity pool and notes only small tanks exist in college buildings, delaying any readoption despite possible future tank construction.
Frank Frisch star infielder for the New York NL club signed a two year contract at a substantial salary in crease. Vice President John McGraw said he would become one of baseballs highest paid players. The exact amount was not disclosed.
Babe Ruth asks Judge Kenesaw Landis to reduce his punishment for playing post season games. The suspension extends to May 20 and carries a fine over $3000. Ruth makes a personal appeal from Chicago on January 19.
Ruth telephoned Judge Landis seeking a personal interview about his U S baseball ban. The star Yankee outfielder is ill or unavailable, and may appeal by mail. Friends say he will plead penitence and ask for a fine rather than a lengthy suspension.
Joe Moore of New York wins the Senior Canadian title in the 880 yards at Lake today with a 1 25. Metz of Chicago takes third while Duke Donovan of St Paul wins the three mile event in 9 minutes 84 1-1 seconds Moore finishes second and William Boyd of Lake Placid third in the 880 yard race Steinmetz wins the 440 yard.
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