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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
20
The piece notes Georges Carpentier, European champion, heads to the United States in February amid strong hype. It highlights his war record, boxing prowess, and anticipated impact on American fans and future matchups in a crowded winter sports scene.
New York reports and Boston gossip say John J. McGraw may part with the Giants in a major shakeup. Rabbit Maranville from the Braves and Rogers Hornsby from the Cards are linked to possible moves, driven by payroll pressures and protecting the Giants from Babe Ruth’s dominance.
English and Dorchester High schedule the first big Boston dual indoor track meet this afternoon at the East Armory. Hyde Park faces Medford at Medford High gym as Lynn Classical and English contend with Boston College and Brookline High in night meets. Newton High and Boston Latin also participate in interclass events.
Frazee and Ed Barrow arrived to finalize Boston Red Sox contracts and mail them before week’s end. Frazee denounced sale rumors as a big joke while noting offers persisted but failed to meet his price.
A collage of observations on clothing, style shifts, and fashion hints from the postwar era. Notes mix humor and commentary on leather medals for dealers, patches in next winter wear, the fate of ready to wear, and new collar innovations while referencing international exploits and sporting jests.
George Golden will be with Clark Griffiths Senators again next season. Golden has signed his John Henry to Washington contract and will be piloted by Griff this season. Golden played for the Senators last year and expects a good season. Frank Kelleher from Somerville will also wear a Washington uniform aiming for a regular berth as a first baseman.
Officials predict about 50000 spectators will attend the Jamaica Pond free carnival tomorrow night. The park and recreation department will illuminate the pond area and organizers plan a smooth, successful event.
McLaughlin of Dorchester won the twelve-pound shot put with 35 ft 2 in, as Dorchester swept places one through four at the English High Dorchester High dual indoor meet held at the Armory. Roemer of English was second with 34 ft 8 in, Levenson of English third at 33 ft 5 in, Haggerty of Dorchester fourth at 32 ft 10 in.
West Boston welter Muggsy meets Tommy Dorsey of Baltimore at Hibernian Hall next Wednesday night. Manager Clarence Finn states Muggsy will box on a winner take all basis and claims he can give Kirby a battle despite not claiming a title.
A championship club hockey double header tops the bill at the Ice Pavilion Cambridge tonight. The Yankee Division sextet meets the B A A in the Boston league while Dartmouth varsity faces Tufts varsity. The first game starts at 8 15 with popular prices for the historic reduced-rate double feature.
B A A suffers a setback against Harvard Club signaling vulnerable Unicorn defense. Captain Don Sands reshapes the lineup with Jim Healy shifting to forward and Irving Small debuting at coverpoint to bolster defense alongside Paul O Sullivan. Bob Paisley leads Dartmouth against Tufts in a separate contest.
A mass meeting of the entire college is called by the Dartmouth Athletic Council for Saturday night to discuss athletics and future policies. President Hopkins supports the plan and will preside. To ensure full attendance, the event starts at 7 15 PM, with the Colgate basketball game delayed until after.
Earl Potteiger former Worcester center fielder in the Eastern league was purchased by Dan Howley Hartford manager yesterday. Al McClellan pitcher and cash were sent in the trade. This was the sole announcement at the Western league meeting.
Yale will begin its indoor season with a workout in Brooklyn tomorrow night. Frank Hefflefinger leads the distance squad along with F. W. Hales Driscoll T. J. O'Brien H. Reed and J. W. Siemans as they start in the half.
Umpire recalls a rare play from last summer in which Tobin was touched by a fielder’s ball while racing to first. Pipp retrieved the ball, Mogridge touched Tobin to steal the out, and Tobin briefly passed first. The ruling hinged on who retained the ball after the touch and whether Tobin touched first base. Exhibit A for the majors.
Four major league teams will play a double header in Jacksonville Florida on March 29. The world champions of Cincinnati will meet the New York Americans in one game and the Washington Americans will face the Brooklyn Nationals in the other.
Philadelphia January 22 The University of Pennsylvania loses two crack athletes due to the degree rule. George Pittman a high jumper with a six feet one and a half inch mark, and William Cummings a middle and long distance runner. Cummings was counted on as a point winner in intercollegiate meets.
Boston College students and graduate representatives discussed introducing boxing under a professional instructor. Names like Porky Flynn Billy Nixon Pete Walker and Sam Langford were mentioned as coaching possibilities. The plan envisions a trial with in-house classes and inter class bouts only after BC approves further actions.
At Roxbury Latin rink English High defeated Roxbury Latin 2 to 1 in a 30 minute match. Norton and Slack scored for English High while Chase tallied for Latin with two 15 minute periods refereed by Gill and attended by captains Ryan and Hammond.
Newton High School routed Country Day 7 to 4 at Bullougha Pond rink Newtonville with mostly substitutes. Coady Crosby Ellison and HB Pratt led scoring while Crosby and Pratt captained the squad.
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