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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1917

Page

9

Boxing Gossip Sparks Lowell Interest in Gardner Rivet Showdown

Jimmy Gardner meets Canadian champ George Rivet in a 12 round bout at Unity Cycle Club Lawrence aimed at securing the New England title. Rivet arrives from Canada after knocking out Patsey Drouillard and beating Danny Field in rapid succession. The bout draws huge local attention as both fighters hail from the Spindle City.

Jimmy Gardner George Rivet Canada Unity Cycle Club Lawrence Lowell Burg New England Rivet Patsey Drouillard Danny Field Gardner Jimmy River

Newton Defeats Huntington 3-0 in Hockey Clash

Newton High defeats Huntington School 8 to 0 at Bulloughs Pond Newtonville. Roger Buntin scores all three Newton goals in the first half with teammates contributing in the lopsided win. Officials include Referee Dec Martin and goal umpires Chambers and Cameron. Timers are Newton and Green. two 20 minute halves.

Roger Buntin Newton High-Huntington Bullough’s Pond Newtonville Newton H. Huntington H. Davidson Owen Young BO Kirke Hughes Dip. Ag Chambers Cameron Newton Green

Connolly Murphy Rematch Set At Grand Opera House

Armory A A fans will see Eddie Murphy of South Boston vs Joe Connolly of Charlestown in a third meeting next Tuesday at the Grand Opera House. Murphy won the first bout. Connolly edged Murphy in the second after six rounds. Semi finals feature Willie Brown vs Tony Watlin and Buddy Dolan vs Chick Lynch. opening bout pits Chodo of the North End against Andy Dobbies of Haverhill.

Armory A. A Grand Opera House South Boston Eddie Murphy Joe Connolly Charlestown Murphy Mh Connelly Bunker Hill Willie Brown Providence Tony Watlin Buddy Dolan Lawrence Chick Lynch Cambridge Young Chodo North End Andy Dobbies Haverhill

Nixon Sheppard Clash Leads to Future Title Bout

Billy Nixon faces Charley Sheppard in a Commercial A C show with a possible next bout against Mike Crowley of Malden if Nixon wins. George Freeman plans the match and the card features Barney Snyder Pat Owens in 10 rounds Jack Savage Pat McCarthy Roxbury and Chick Lynch versus Mart McDonough.

Billy Nixon Charley Sheppard A. C George Freeman Mike Crowley Malden George Washington Nixon Sheppard Barney Snyder Pat Owens Jack Savage Pat McCarthy Roxbury Chick Lynch Mart McDonough

Les Darcy to Meet Al McCoy in New York Bout

Les Darcy the Australian middleweight champion will fight Al McCoy in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 5. Darcy will receive $20 000 as his share of the purse. The match was arranged after a telegram from Darcy's manager confirming terms with Grant Hugh Browne. February 12 or March 5 were considered, with Darcy choosing March 5.

Pittsburg Les Darcy Australia al Mc Coy Madison Square Garden New York Darcy Grant Hugh Browne Darcey

Lexington High School to Host Brighton in 3 PM Ice Hockey

Manager Donald Love of Lexington High School organizes a game with Brighton High School this afternoon at 3 o'clock on the Lexington High School rink.

Donald Love Lexington High School Brighton High School

Harvard 2d Team Defeats Milton Academy 6 to 0

The speedy Harvard second hockey team defeated Milton Academy 6 to 0 yesterday afternoon at Milton. Harvard led 5 goals in the opening half and allowed only one late score as Milton improved in the final period.

Harvard Milton Academy Milton Crimson

Harvard Second Team Defeats Milton Academy in Hockey Clash

Harvard 2d defeats Milton Academy 6 with Powell scoring three and Kissel two. Gorham, in his winter debut, shut down drives in the second half while Humphrey at coverpoint excelled. Clark and Wells anchored Harvard defense as Milton could not penetrate outer lines. Referee Grannan. goal judges Hubbard and Gould. Timers Peters and French. Two periods of 20 and 18 minutes.

Harvard Academy Gorham Humphrey Powell Kissel Wells Clark Harvard 2D Milton Academy Coulter Humphrey Clark Freeman Hamilton B. Wells Dunmore W. RR. Grannan Hubbard Gould Peters French

Baseball Strike View and Phils Batting Plan

Agtuur says players should strike on opening day with pennant intent. Pat Moran sticks with Gavvy Cravath for season, using him as pinch hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies. Dartmouth coach Harry Hillman values competition to unlock an athlete’s best.

Pat Moran Gavvy Cravath Pat Gavvy Phils Harry Hillman Dartmouth

Hobey Baker Stars as Wanderers Edge Cricket Club

Hobey Baker returned to action for the Philadelphia Wanderers and propelled them to a 1 0 victory over the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Maine relay hopes surface as Bowdoin Colby and Bates wait for word from coaches Magee Smith and Ryan.

Maine Bowdoin Colby Bates Johnny Magee Art Smith Mike Ryan Pat French Zeigler Huntington School King

Montreal club president threatens players over league sanction

President Lichtenheim of the Montreal club announced that if the league sanctions his actions he would urge all players to leave the fraternity or face small contracts to force them out of baseball.

Lichtenheim Montreal

Gotch Boston Matches and Notable Opponents

The record recalls Frank Gotch wrestling in Boston on several occasions before retirement. His last noted bout in the city was a victory over Americas of Baltimore. J Fred Powers and Fred Connor rise in schoolboy athletics with Powers from Notre Dame and Connor lacking college records in early days.

Frank Gotch Boston Gotch Americas Baltimore J. Fred Powers Fred Connor Powers University of Notre Dame Connor

Montreal May Bar Fraternity Players

Montreal reports a plan to bar all members of the Baseball Players Fraternity from the Montreal baseball club. The move will be decided at a special International League meeting in Montreal.

Montreal Baseball Players’ Fraternity Montreal Baseball Club International League

Gossip for Motorists Highlights New Auto Exhibits and Tours

Edward C. Beyer tours England promoting the Case car while Eddie Sears helps boost the Bay State Automobile Association. Harry Noyes departs for Florida golf trip. Joseph Donovan pushes a gold Studebaker for Boston show inclusion. Chester J. Campbell books overflow space at Copley Plaza and Horticultural Hall for the Boston exhibit expansion. George B. Kimball returns from Philadelphia praising the Hudson Super Six.

Joseph S. Donovan New York Boston Chester J. Campbell Copley Plaza Mr. Campbell Horticultural Hall Mechanics’ Building George B. Kimball Philadelphia Quaker City

Baltimore Federal Suit Postponed to April Term

By agreement of counsel the $900,000 damage suit of the Baltimore Federal league club against the National and American leagues and certain clubs and individuals was put over until the April term of the U S District Court. The action began last March and was tentatively set for February 13.

Philadelphia Baltimore Federal League United States District Court

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