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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
13
Cambridge High and Latin School crushed Boston Latin 9 to 0 in a one sided track hockey contest at Franklin Field. Cambridge's offense dominated early and maintained the lead throughout the game.
Cambridge High and Latin overwhelmed Boston Latin 9 to 1. Harrington and Sands led with four and three goals respectively while H Thomas and Baker supported with strong wing play. Boston showed a brief rally but Cambridge defense held firm as the Cantabs controlled nearly all play.
Malden High defeated Revere High 7 to 0 at the Malden reservoir. The game was loosely played and uninteresting with Malden outplaying Revere at every point. Goals credited to Murphy Osberg and Smith, with Timers and officials listed.
Philadelphia report of a tame six round bout at the National Athletic Club. Packey McFarland easily outpoints English lightweight Jack Ward as the louder response from the crowd. One knockdown occurs in the sixth, with McFarland rallying only in the final round.
The Coast Artillery Corps indoor meet at the Irvington Street Armory on Saturday evening draws top regional athletes. More than 350 entries are listed across events, including competitors from local colleges, high schools, North Dordchester, and the B. A. A.
The season opens with a packed indoor program featuring relay clashes among Harvard Brown Holy Cross Tufts and others. Top events include 75 yard dash 75 yard low hurdles and mile and three mile races with stars from B A A Harvard Brown and others. A charity hockey burlesque at Boston Arena ends 107 to 91 with elaborate costumes and comic skating exhibitions.
New York January 24 Dr Joseph Saflan physician of the National Sporting Club Knockout Brown and other witnesses testified at a State Athletic Commission hearing on Abe Attell s charge that he was doped in the fight with Brown last Thursday Attell denies the allegation and Brown says Attell fought as well as ever It is likely a decision on Attell s future in the state awaits more witness testimony
Robert N. Jones of East Boston former Phillips Andover Academy football captain for next season left school today. He will not attend college and will accept a business offer. Yale had been planned as his college choice.
American fighters dominated the Paris program with Frank Loughrey of Manayunk knocking out Dick Roberts in round two and Frank Moran of Pittsburgh stopping Stoker Smith in the first. The Swamons fought Wingrave to a draw.
New York reports Swedish sporting equipment for the hammer, shot, javelin and discus contests for the Stockholm Olympics next summer has arrived. The American committee will inspect the samples, with replicas to be produced for trials. The javelin weighs 1.6 pounds and 8.5 feet long. the discus 4.4 pounds. the hammer 15.9 pounds. the shot iron and nearly 16 pounds.
In Fall River on January 24 Bay Wood of this city defeated John Gallant of Chelsea on points after a 15 round welterweight clash at the Colonial Club. Gallant landed some jabs and hooks but Wood dominated with strong defense and steady punishment. Earlier Chick beat Evers in six rounds and Campbell stopped Mendes in three.
Melrose defeats Milton High School 7 to 1 on Ell Pond. Gately scores twice, Wolley and Hansson contribute two goals each, with Wanamaker and Cochrane also scoring. Referee Comey oversees the 20 minute halves in a lopsided bounce-back win.
Riverside A. A. second team defeated Norfolk A. A. five 28 to 10 at Dorchester. Chamberlain scored eight baskets. Taylor and Kelly added two each. Monahan and Wythe stood out for Norfolk.
Williams College was defeated by Union College of Schenectady New York by a score of 25 to 1 in Williams town Massachusetts. The loss marked only the fourth time Williams has lost in four years in basketball.
The Lynn English High School basketball team defeated Dummer Academy 14 to 7 in a game played at the English High School gym yesterday.
Monte Attell and Chick Hayes battled ten fast rounds at the Auditorium in Indianapolis. No decision was rendered as Hayes pressed with cleaner punches. Attell showed edge in infighting and superior defense, keeping the bout close but undecided.
The skating scene returned to normal after a strong icy breeze altered water surfaces. Franklin Field and Jamaica Pond are favorable locations for skaters while city artificial rinks meet expectations. Forecasters predict continued cold weather, extending the skating window for now.
Boylston edged Carruth in a close 4 to 3 battle before about 800 fans on Carruth alleys. Boylston’s 540 third string carried the team, while Murray & Irwin narrowed the gap by taking three points from Adams. Chauncy Hayward and the others split even efforts in a keen contest.
Tom Sawyer the Maine middleweight says he is in top shape to stop Perron in their 10 round match at the Lake Shore A A in Worcester tonight. Perron arrived and plans to rest up for a quick finish. The Worcester crowd expects an evening of exciting boxing with Kid Goodman, Johnny Connolly, and other notable fighters billed for the Amateur and open events at the American Athletic Club.
Brookline High's hockey team defeated English High 5 to 0 at the Cypress Street playground. Kelly and Rowe led Brookline with all five goals as Brigham and Fiske anchored the defense. The match drew about 500 spectators with Emerson refereeing and 15 and 10 minute periods.
Arlington High School edged Winchester 1 to 0 in a hard fought hockey match at Arlington. Ross scored early after a solo move escaping defense, Arlington dominated until the final whistle though Winchester’s defense held strong. Goal credited to Ross.
Rock Ridge Hall edged Allen School 27 to 16 at West Newton in a tight contest. C Wood and Smith starred for Rock Ridge with all points, while Arnold and Blinn played well for Allen.
A large fleet arrived at T wharf with a heavy haddock influx while wholesale prices edged down for haddock and held on other fish. New steam trawlers Swell and Surf joined the arrivals, with combined fares around 139000 pounds. Reports cover multiple ships, cargoes, and sea movements including harbor incidents and upcoming arrivals.
Shipping notices list arrivals and clearances of steamers and schooners at various ports, including named vessels such as James S Whitney, Persian, City of Gloucester, and America. Cargo actions include towing barges Nesquehoning and Foster, with voyages to Norfolk Quincy Elizabethport Gloucester and others. Sailing steams include H F Dimock and Yester with multiple port calls and quarantine details noted.
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