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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1916

Page

14

Haughton Braves banquet ties to wrist watch fame fade

Percy Haughton’s public image shifts at a banquet with newspaper men, as fans rally behind the Braves in their pursuit of the National League pennant. Joe Lannin revises Fenway Park pricing to about $1, with 800 seats added at a quarter to favor cheaper tickets. Frank Gotch critiques Stecher while a rematch lure with Cyclone Burns nears. Dartmouth sprinters prep for strong indoor meets, while football plans with Syracuse loom. Charley White aims for a return bout with Matt Wells, Norman Taber’s mile record era nears conclusion.

Percy Haughton Toohey Haughton Braves Joe Lannin Cale Fenway Park

Coast Artillery names baton pass in sports practice

The piece notes blanks of the Coast Artillery Corps names passing the baton in order and mentions no announcement on adopting this practice by the B A A. It expresses a belief the club will keep the old touch off method.

Coast Artillery Corps

Freddie Welsh Lightweights Boston Bout Status Questioned

Answer notes no announced Welsh Boston appearance and recalls prior local contests. If Welsh is knocked out or loses by referee decision in a weight bout, the opponent would be considered the champion.

Freddie Welsh Boston Welsh Nat Butler Revere Nat Bos Phillips Andover Academy Worcester Academy

Capablanca Janowski Tie Heads Rice Memorial Chess

In New York on January 20 the Capablanca Janowski clash on move 47 left the lead in the Rice memorial chess tournament still tied. Kostic lost to Fox while Chajes drew Kostic, Tennenwurzel beat Banks, Schroeder defeated Kupchik, and Black and Hedges drew as adjournments continued on several games.

New York Jose R. Capablanca Havana David Janowski Paris Capablanca Janowski Boris Kostic Serbia A. W. Fox Washington Fox Cueen Kostic Oscar Chajes E. Tennenwurzel Banks A. Schroeder Kupchik W. T. Black and Hedges Perkins-Chajes Rosenthal-Bernstein

Jasper Bout Stopped In 12th Round As Herz Defeats Jasper

In Portsmouth New Hampshire Carl Herz of Washington defeated Young Jasper of Boston when the bout was stopped in the 12th round to spare the Hub fighter further punishment. Teddy Murphy of Boston outpointed Young Joe Grim in the semi final. Mike Glover of Boston refereed fairly despite Jasper having trained with him.

Portsmouth N. H Young Jasper Boston Carl Herz Washington Herz Jasper Teddy Murphy Joe Grim Mike Glover

Carter makes golf record at Pinehurst No. 2

Philip Carter, Metropolitan junior champion, shot 68 to break the course No. 2 record at Pinehurst. He played a foursome with Jack Jolly against Willie Wilson and Herbert Lagerblade in the January 20 event.

Pinehurst N. C Philip Carter Carter Jack Jolly Willie Wilson Herbert Lagerblade

Harvard boxing class to hold Feb 25 tournament at Hemenway

The first boxing tournament for the Harvard class is set for February 25 at Hemenway gymnasium. Forty boxers work daily with five expert coaches, and three weeks remain to prepare. Officials hope to invite John L. Sullivan to referee the bouts.

Harvard Hemenway Gymnasium John L. Sullivan

Harvard Second Varsity Captains First Duty

William A. Appleton of Cohasset was yesterday elected captain of the second varsity hockey team at Harvard. He has played cover point on the team for two seasons. The seconds schedule opens Saturday with a game against the Winchester Hockey Club at the Stadium rink.

William A. Appleton Cohasset Harvard Winchester Hockey Club

West Roxbury High Dominates Charlestown in 7 1 Hockey Victory

West Roxbury High defeats Charlestown High 7 to 1 at Sullivan Square rink. Du Vernet scores five goals and shines on defense as Glover Hill Brennan also score and Connery referees. Time twenty minute halves.

West Roxbury High Charlestown High Sullivan Square du Vernet West Roxbury Charlestown OPA Wes Ies Saxes McLaughlin Glover Gesea Morrison Bk Boland DI Brennan Brigham Glover Hill Brennan Connery Buckley Yule Fisher Keefe

Lexington High Hockey at Boston English on Friday

The Lexington High School seven led by captain Frank Ready faces Boston English High School in the second game of the season at the high school arena in Lexington. Lexington opened with a loss to Winchester High in midweek.

Lexington High School Frank Ready Boston Lexington Winchester High

Strike settled at Hazzard Shoe Company in Gardiner

The 100 workers in the lasting room ended a walkout after mediation by State labor commissioner Roscoe Moldy. A compromise was reached between the workers and the firm on wage and working conditions.

Gardiner R. P. Hazzard Shoe Company Roscoe Moldy Wagkem

Brookline Swimmers Highlight Open Handicap Heat Result

Mike Prendergast of Brookline Gym defeated clubmate Leo Handy in the final heat of the 50 yards open handicap at the Brookline Swimming Club meet held last night. Handy scratched. Prendergast carried a two second handicap.

Mike Prendergast Brookline Gym Leo Handy Brookline Swimming Club Brookline Public Baths Handy Prendergast

Prendergast Dominates Trials Then Wins Sea-Soaked Meet

Prendergast led the first trial but was disqualified for a start before the gun. He then won the semi and final as Brookline Gym clubs, along with Handy, fought through sprints, relays, and a demanding plunge contest. Wood edged Foster in the 100 yards, with owners of Brookline and Harvard clubs claiming multiple events.

Prendergast Handy Frank Wood Foster Antoine Brookline Swimming Club Irving Jacquith New England Elliott Smith Ben Levins Paul Jonannet Brookline Gym Boston Y. M. C. A Harvard Independents Francis Harvard Law School Yale Princeton Brookline Swimming

Smith and Gore Hall Freshman Ice Clash Wins 3 2

Smith Hall puck men defeated Gore Hall 3 to 2 in the first game of the freshman inter dormitory series at Harvard. Heppenheimer starred in goal for the Smith team. Abram French of Newton was elected captain of Smith, while R S Wortley of New York was named Gore Hall captain.

Smith Gore Halls Harvard Smith Hall Heppenheimer Abram French Newton R. S. Wortley New York Gore Hall

Berth for the Kid Hinted for Los Angeles Manager

William Kid Gleason emerges as a candidate to manage the Los Angeles Coast League team. He formerly served as assistant to Jimmy Callahan when James led the White Sox. Callahan is said to have recommended him and others are ready to endorse Gleason if invited.

Battling Levinsky Langford McVey Jeannette George Kid) Cotton Bat Levinsky George Isid Cotton Los Angeles William Kid) Gleason Jimmy Callahan James White Sox Callahan

Gilmore cites 50 50 settlement on Fed players ban

Jim Gilmore suggests a 50 50 settlement approach, likely linked to an organized effort that bans Fed players while allowing Fed backers to cover salaries. The remark frames a shared financial basis amid this dispute.

Jim Gilmore Fed

Grif Waxes Wroth Over Franchise Split Idea

Grif Griffith Washington club manager and stockholder frowns on Wilbert Robertson proposal to share the franchise with Baltimore. Robertson suggested the Senators play half their home games in Washington and half in Baltimore.

Clack Griffith Washington Club Des Wilbert Robertson Brooklyn Superbas Washington Baltimore Robinson Senators

Chip Outfights Al McCoy In Ten Rounds

George Chip of Newcastle Pennsylvania defeated WBA middleweight titleholder Al McCoy of Brooklyn in a ten round bout in Brooklyn. Chip pressed the action throughout, flooring McCoy for a seven count in the third round and weighing 157 3 4 pounds to McCoy’s 159 3 4.

Chip AL M’coy New York George Chip Newcastle Penn al McCoy Brooklyn McCoy

Dick Stosh Beats Eddie Murphy for 12 Round Decision

Dick Stosh of Cleveland earned a decision over Eddie Murphy of South Boston in a 12 round bout at Unity Cycle Club. Murphy was overweight yet rallied in the final rounds while Referee Jimmy Crilley’s decision was well received. Also, Billy Court quit in the second round and Buddy Dolan stopped Jack Miller in the semi final.

al. Delmont Boston Finney Boyle Lowell A. C Lawrence Dick Stosh Cleveland Eddie Murphy South Boston Unity Cycle Club Jimmy Crilley Murphy Stosh Billy Court Young Crilley Buddy Dolan Jack Miller Baltimore

Roberts of Harvard dominates weight events in handicap

I. R. Roberts, Harvard senior, swept the weight events in the Harvard handicap held in the baseball cage yesterday afternoon. He won both events, displaying strong form and leading the field.

I. R. Roberts Harvard

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