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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
10
In Boston at Mechanics' building 5000 fans watched a premier wrestling tournament praised for its all around quality. The crowd roared for the wrestlers and promoter George Tuohey with a long ovation and hat waving.
P D wristwatch moment sparks tribute to P D and Boston Braves. Joe Stecker defeats Cyclone Burns with his deadly body scissors, dominating 10 minutes plus first round. Semi final features Peter Goulette and Eddie Bolin in a blazing three fall battle with Bolin prevailing in the last.
Charles Metro of Albania defeated Billy Elias of Serbia by fall in 11 minutes 50 seconds. Eddie Bolin of Brattleboro beat Peter Goulette of Woonsocket by fall in 22 minutes 35 seconds. Goulette won by defeating Bolin in fall two 12 minutes 35 seconds and in fall three 18 minutes 50 seconds. Hans Fuerst of Bavaria beat Adam Miller of Worcester by fall in 18 minutes 25 seconds. Joe Stecker defeated Cyclone Barna by fall in 10 minutes 27 seconds and then defeated Burns in fall two and match in 4 minutes 20 seconds.
A vivid account describes fighters nearly toppling over ropes as they drove toward the ropes cornered by the ring. The crowd observed the tense balance and chaotic spill from the action.
Newton High dominated Somerville High 6 to 0 at the Arena yesterday afternoon. Buntin starred with three goals in the first period and another in the late half, plus a setup for Stubbs. Gilman was weak in Somerville's goal as Newton piled up scoring, with goals credited to Bunting Fiske and Stubbs. Referees Foote and Small. Umpires Cushman and Underhill. Timers Morse and Burgess. Time 20 minute halves.
English High opened its season with a 65 to 17 victory at the English High drill hall. English High swept events led by Monagle in the 80 yard dash and Barrows in the 800 yard run, while Nolan and Brigham starred in field and distance events against Mechanic Arts.
Middlesex School ice hockey team from Concord enters today’s game at Bateman’s Pond confident after scoring 21 points in three games while opponents have been shut out. They will meet the Boston English High School squad seeking another decisive victory.
Springfield Training School’s elite gymnastic team performs at the Boston Y M C A tonight starting at 8 o’clock. The squad features world champion club swinger J. L. Judd of Australia, praised as the best in the country and rivaling top European squads.
Denver announces the purchase of Third Baseman Dyer from the New York Nationals for the Denver Western league club. J C McGill, owner of the Denver club, confirmed receipt of the telegram today.
Alvin M. Smith president of the Richmond Exhibition Company announced that 15000 dollars required to buy Jack Dunn's interest in the Richmond franchise of the International League had been subscribed. The deal closed to keep the franchise from moving to Baltimore.
Negotiations between owner Joseph J. Lannin and Providence businessmen are nearing a favorable end. If concluded, the Grays may leave the Red Sox magnate and Providence people would gain full control of their home club.
Gammons of Providence failed to renew his option for the franchise as of last Tuesday and Lannin has approached the key buyers. The price is set at 30000 to favor Providence ownership, with the sale likely to move from the Red Sox owner to local interests before long.
Coach P Donovan names ten men for winter training at the Varsity Club. Captain Bingham tops time trials in the short distance relay with near 48 seconds. Freshman relay captain Flower begins his role. Davis wins high jump with 6 feet 2 inches plus handicap, Johnstone struggles from scratch. Broad jump led by Davis at 21 feet 2 inches with others close behind.
Brown and Harvard open their wrestling season with a meet at Brown gym in Providence Rhode Island. Harvard makes its first appearance in the city as Coach Herrick leads a larger, stronger squad while Brown must shuffle lineup due to accidents and ineligibility. Seven weight classes are scheduled.
Providence January 21 Mark Farnum of Georgiaville was today elected captain of the Brown football squad for next season. Farnum is a sophomore and prepared for Brown at Dean Academy.
The Lexington High School seven vs Boston English High School game, set in Lexington, was postponed due to bad ice. A reschedule may occur later in the season if arrangements are made.
In Derry New Hampshire a boxing crowd stirred as Howard Mc Rae missed a bout with Finney Boyle and Jack Burns substituted. Burns clashed with Boyle resulting in a short melee amid cautions and calls for fair play. The article also notes Britton's Buffalo win over Ted Kid Lewis and plans for Burns to face K O Brennan, with other boxing tidbits and local academy fever in Andover.
Harvard varsity wrestling travels to Providence Rhode Island to meet Brown tonight minus captain Albert J. Weatherhead who is out for a week with a sprained shoulder. The squad remains strong in the rest of the lineup despite the loss in the heavyweight division.
Willard and manager Tom Jones left Kansas City for Chicago to meet Jack Curley and finalize a spring championship bout with possible summer fight. Willard said he is ready to meet any opponent. Moran's signature was hoped for, with Fulton as a potential substitute if Moran fails to sign.
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