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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1916
Page
11
John G. Anderson weighs U S G A rules on amateur status, urging clearer public interpretations and detailed examples. He explores Western Golf Association plans for championships, the impact of travel subsidies, and a proposed five year rotation to balance regional interests and preserve amateur ideals.
Bates College Athletic Association and Lewiston Chamber of Commerce invite the New England Intercollegiate Association to hold its annual track and field championships at Garcelon Field Bates. The plan includes private dressing rooms for each college team and access to Bates Gymnasium Roger Williams Hall Parker Wall and John Bertram Hall within 50 yards. Delegates say facilities will accommodate about 500 visiting athletes with rubbing tables showers baths and other needs on every floor.
Tomorrow night at the Armory A A Reich of New York meets Battling Levinsky from the same area. Reichs knockout record suggests trouble for Levinsky who relies on ring experience. Joe Rivers of Gloucester and Johnny Wilson of New York are set for an eight round bout likely to go the distance.
Henry F. Sullivan of Lowell, winner of the American long distance title over Sam Richards, begins training for another summer campaign. He invites any reputable challenger for an open sea course match, with a probable July clash against Charlie Toth of L street.
Andover's swimming squad faces a weak season as most top swimmers are barred for scholastic deficiencies. Only first string swimmer Stewart Searle remains eligible, specializing in the 2:20 event.
Three standout middle distance runners from New England prepare to bring speed to this city. Tom Halpin of the B. A. A., Dave Caldwell his teammate, and Joe Higgins of Holy Cross are expected to electrify the indoor track season with their deft pace and competitive spirit.
Frank Chance took charge of the New York Americans and faced a weak club. Birdie Cree failed to meet expectations as Chance’s key recruit, while Ty Cobb’s daring baserunning and frequent close calls dominated anecdotes from umpire Hildebrand and a humorous Mullaney exchange about being called safe or out.
The State squash championship at the Harvard Club enters the second round today with matches starting this afternoon. Constantine Nutchins returns to the court facing stiff opposition from Mathew Bartlett Norman Cabot and Dr. Channing Frothingham Jr who beat him in interclub play last week.
The Lincoln Hockey Club meets South Acton this afternoon at Warner's Pond in Concord Junction, a game that could decide the hockey title for Lincoln Concord and the Actons. Lincoln has already defeated both Concord and Concord Junction.
Waldek Zbyszko and Yousouf Hussane will wrestle in a finish match next Monday night in Mechanics Building. They agreed on a positive finish and aim for an early start. Both are eager to settle the matter with rugged action as in their last encounter. Hussane is in good shape. Zbyszko remains in top form for the New York tournament and tonight’s bouts with Aberg and Stecker won’t affect the match.
Frank O Hara of Tech, famed sprinter at Exeter, will race in the Millrose A A games in New York Thursday night. He also plans to enter the national junior championships set for Saturday.
Three top sprinters from Boston prepare for tests this week as they race in New York at the Millrose 600 and in Boston for the Colonel Pfaff 600. Ted Meredith looms as a world record holder while Halpin Caldwell and Higgins seek victory in Coast Artillery and local meets.
Coronado polo team defeated an all star lineup captained by Malcolm Stevenson, the international cup player, by 11 goals to 6 1 2 in San Diego.
The Lexington High School ice hockey seven is scheduled to play on Friday at Lexington with the Stone School fce team.
Arlington High sits at the top of the league with Newton High as a foe this week in Rindge Tech today and Brookline High on Wednesday. The Spy Pond squad seeks consistency after earlier wins while Brookline visits Arlington for a decisive cross sticks showdown.
Brookline leads the league with wins over Newton High and sharp showings from Ted Fennessey Chet Arthur and captain Johnson. English High Hampers Brookline Friday while St Johns Prep and Stoneham meet Danvers with weeks of rivalry ahead.
Middlesex School in Concord schedules three hockey matches this week. An afternoon game against Harvard second team on Bateman's Pond in North Concord announced yesterday. Remaining games set for Wednesday vs Stone School and Saturday vs Huntington School at the Middlesex rink.
Roaring boxing cards at the Business Men’s Athletic Club draw crowds as Poco Bennett searches for new quarters. Raymie Skilton proves his grit despite injuries while Reich and Lippe face Battling Levinsky. Loomis and Drew eyed in sprint intrigue with Sweeney’s college ties noted. Worcester bets on Higgins versus Halpin in Coast Artillery clashes.
Entries for the meet closed Friday January 21. Hughey Jennings likely at his Scranton home for rest ahead of next season. Harvard and Yale prepare for the B A A meet in New Haven with a 1560 yard relay between Harvard and Yale Freshmen and both varsity long distance teams.
A reader asks about Joe Stecker and Frank Gotch. Stecker is 24, Gotch 37, a 13 year gap. Stecker could beat Gotch, who would return mainly for a big guarantee, while Stecker chases the title with strong ambition. Gotch is financially secure. a comeback hinges on the purse.
Weeklong list of boys hockey games across Massachusetts. Arlington High hosts Brookline and Stoneham with several matchups at Cambridge Medford Belmont Concord Danvers and Lowell venues. Games include Rindge Tech Newton Milton Milton Academy St. John's Prep Wakefield Winthrop Somerville and more.
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