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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1921

Page

9

Shamrocks on Ice Alter Baseball Miracle Team Fate

The passing of Rabbit Maranville leaves a near end to the great Miracle Man George Stallings era shaping a world championship club. Dick Rudolph remains on the payroll but uncertain, Hank Gowdy slated for long rumored trade, likely breaking links to the champion squad led by Fred Mitchell. Brooklyn looms as Gowdy’s destination, disrupting the old cohesiveness.

Rabbit Maranville Miracle George Stallings Dick Rudolph Hank Gowdy Brooklyn Fred Mitchell

Boxing Promoters Eye Weekend Card At Mechanics Building

Big League Stars keep in condition as Armory A A denies shifting officers and relocates to 61 Court street Room 7 for Feb 1 show headlined by Abe Friedman and Joe Burman. London reports say Joe Beckett fought hard in a recent bout. Quincy Boxing Club plans two 10 rounders and two sixes with Young Davis versus Joe Stone and Billy Nine versus Eddie Barcelli. The Faneuil A C and Dartmouth boxing figures juggle duties while Eddie Shevlin seeks a shot at Nate Siegel. Cyclone Burns meets Jack Jedlinski in Elks carnival wrestling benefiting the Children's Hospital.

Armory A. A Court Street Mechanics’ Building Abe Friedman Joe Burman Chicago Quincy Boxing Club Young Davis Manchester N. H Joe Stone Weymouth Jrriday Billy Nine Quincy Eddie Barcelli Dick Vangraze Charley Slanagan Dorchester Cyclone Burns Jack Jedlinski Elks Children’s Hospital Burns New England Jedlinski Navy John F. Mahony Faneis A. C Tommy Walsh Burman Montreal Joe Lynch Friedman

Braves trade Maranville sparks Boston fan optimism

The Braves offload star Rabbit Maranville to Pittsburgh amid a three-player exchange that brings Southworth, Nicholson, and Jap Barbare to Boston. Nicholson hit .360 in 99 games last season, Southworth is a strong outfielder, Barbare returns after a partial 1918 stint, and Ford will move into regular play.

Maranville Giants Janta Pittsburg New York Boston Walter Braves Southworth Nicholson Mitchell Rogers Hornsby South‘worth Jap Barbare Red Sox Horace Ford

Dwight Stars as Browne and Nichols Shut Out St. Mark's 5-0

Browne and Nichols School dominated St. Mark's School in Southboro scoring all five goals. Dwight, skating for Cambridge, was the standout, tallying every score in a sharp, well played contest. The Browne and Nichols lineup, same as last winter, appears championship-caliber for private schools this season.

Southboro Browne and Nichols St. Mark’s School Dwight Cambridge Browne Nichola

Pace Too Hot for Shamrocks in 3 to 2 Victory

George Percy's B A A sextet displayed again at the Arena that it can maintain a pace just faster than its opponents, pulling out a 3 to 2 win over the Montreal Shamrocks of Canada. The Unicorns, coached by Ralph Winsor, proved too much for the visiting Shamrocks who played typical across the border hockey.

George Percy Montreal Shamrocks Canada Ralph Winsor Invaders

Canadians Edge Shamrocks In Final Period Hockey Duel

Do minion clan jumped to an early lead but the Shamrocks equalized twice as the second period ended. Frankie Downing's late rush and goal sealed a 3 2 win for Montreal as Wylde and O Sullivan starred for the visitors in a fast paced three period tilt. Captain Percy McFarland Spriggins Dublin and Stubbs featured for the Shamrocks in a lively downtown rink clash.

Dominion Clan Frankie Downing Shamrocks Unicorn Percy Paul O'Sullivan Joe Stubbs Jack Wylde Back Bay Stubbs O'Sullivan Invaders Spriggins McFarland Dublin D. Campbell O’sullivan Campbell Raymie Skilton Lukeman Scampdoll

Ware Woolen Mills to reopen on full time Monday

The Ware Woolen Mills will resume full-time operation Monday morning after being closed for over a month. The reactivation promises resumed production and local employment activity.

Ware

700000 In Sight For Title Bout In Montreal

Montreal January 24 A definite move to bring the Dempsey Carpentier fight to Montreal was announced today by C F Graham president of Eastern Canada Securities Limited . He and Frank Good speed vice president were negotiating with Tex Rickard one of the promoters of the bout.

Montreal C. F. Graham Eastern Canada Securities Limited Frank Goodspeed Tex Rickard

Dempsey Carpentier Bout Hangs On Montreal Funding

Tex Rickard officials say over 700000 is needed to bring the fighters, with a New York representative in talks. A syndicate would form if terms suit New York interests, and Quebec prize fighting law amendments would be required. In New York City the Rickard office noted no confirmed talks with Canadiens seeking to stage the bout in Montreal.

Rickard New York Quebec

Boston College Athletes Engage in Major Track Meets

Boston College lists its varsity and freshman relay squads and 27 additional athletes entered in B A A games. Entries cover sprints, hurdles, high jump, pole vault, and relays, with named athletes including Driscoll, Sullivan, Lanigan, Nolan, and McIntyre. Millrose A A entries feature James Kelley, Tony Comerford, and others in dash, hurdles, and jumps.

Boston College Millrose A James Kelley Tony Comerford Clarence Flahive Walter Nolan Millrose Jake Driscoll Cornelius O'Brien Joe Sullivan Driscol Caffrey William Nolan Tom Mclintyre Walter Lanigan Frank Wilson

Fitton A C Ball Honors Victorious Club Teams

The Fitton A C held its 12th annual ball at Crescent Gardens Reveree Beach last evening. Prominent athletes were numbered among the guests, and a reception honored the football baseball and basketball teams of the club. William McCarthy chaired the general committee.

Fitton A. C Crescent Gardens Reveree Beach William McCarthy

Rabbit Maranvilles Silent Trade Explained in Ball Game

In a local game between the American League team and the Springfield Bounders, Rabbit Maranville, newly with the Pirates, scored two goals and played full time but offered no explanation for his Pirates trade. The Bounders won 19 to 12, as teammates showed stronger team play.

Braves Boston Maranville Hravey Wonder Rabbit Pirates Pittsburg Springfield Pittsburgh Finissh Uncle Sam Briny Legion Boys

Benny Valger Wins in Salem Contest

Benny Valger of New York defeated Dick Stosh of Cleveland in last night’s feature bout at the Navillus A. C. of Salem. Stosh, who began as a cub for Chip Davis of Buffalo, refused to come out for the ninth round after Davis failed to appear. The referee awarded Valger the decision. In the semi final Mack Murphy of Quincy stopped Johnny Brown of Newport, RKL, in four rounds. About 3900 women attended the tournament along with many fans.

Benny Valeer New York Dick Stosh Cleveland Navillus A. C Salem Stosh Chip Davis Buffalo Walger Mack Murphy Quincy Johnny Brown Newport RKL

Matty Beats Checker Champs in Saranac Lake

Christy Mathewson, recovering from tuberculosis, gains visitors approval to play chess and defeats Saranac Lake champions Jimmy Washer and Johnny Fox in six games. He plans fishing trips this summer near Saranoe to enjoy prime fishing waters as weather warms.

Saranac Lake N. Y Dan Christy Mathewson J. N. Packard Matty Sharks Jimmy Washer Johnny Fox Saranac Washer Fox Saranao

McCoy defeats Mason in ten round flyweight bout

Johnny McCoy decisively outpointed Frankie Mason, the American flyweight champion, over ten rounds in Cleveland os. The result reported by newspaper sports writers at ringside marks a clear victory for McCoy in the title defense attempt.

Cleveland, O Johnny McCoy Frankie Mason

Williams and Tremaine Box to Eight Round Draw

In Philadelphia the former bantamweight champion Kid Williams of Baltimore boxed Carl Tremaine of Cleveland to a draw after eight rounds. Earlier at police roll call Patrolman Petzold moved from Hanover Street to Mast Boston and Patrolman Murphy transferred from West Roxbury to the harbor police.

Philadelphia Kid Williams Baltimore Carl Tremaine Cleveland Paul A. Petzold Flanover Street Mast Boston Jesse O. Murphy West Roxbury Harbor Police

Britt Beats Brown in Carlyle A C show at Grand Opera House

Frankie Young Britt of New Bedford defeated George Brown of New York in the feature bout, using close infighting to wear down Brown after Brown fought at long range in the first round. Fleming stopped Quill in eight, Regan vs Christy was ruled for Christy, and Curley fell to Brown in seven. McDonnell failed to impress while plans announced for a new arena show Friday with an all star card.

Frankie Young Britt New Bedford George Brown New York Carlyle A. C Grand Opera House Brown Britt Frankie Frankie Fleming Young Quill Brockton Quill Dutch Regan East Boston Phil Christy South End Christy Regan Young Curley Roxbury Buster Brown Providence Curley Tad Jack McDonnell Hambone Kelly South Boston

Arlington High to Try Arranging Somerville Hockey Game

Arlington High School ice hockey manager William F. Homer Jr. seeks to finalize a game with Somerville High School for the postponed Interscholastic Hockey league matchup at Spy Pond rink Arlington on Thursday afternoon. The contest had been shelved due to prior bookings and a last minute Stoneham cancellation. Roxbury Latin visits Arlington next Friday afternoon.

William F. Homer, Jr Arlington High School Somerville High School Spy Pond Arlington Stoneham High School Roxbury Latin School

Burial of Canadian official Sifton at Beechwood

Ottawa January 24 The body of A L Sifton Canadian Secretary of State was buried at Beechwood Cemetery after funeral services at Chateau Laurier.

Ottawa A. L. Sifton Beechwood Cemetery Chateau Laurier

Strangler Lewis Retains World Heavyweight Title in 71st Regiment Match

Ed Strangler Lewis defeated Earl Caddock to retain the world heavyweight wrestling championship at the 71st Regiment Armory before 7000 fans. After 89 minutes of brutal action, a final sequence with headlocks and a knee-injury-like from Caddock left him unconscious, allowing Lewis to secure the victory and retain the title.

New York Ed “Strangler” Lewis 71St Regiment Armory Earl Caddock Caddock Lewis Lew Earl Bothner

Shugrue Easily Defeats Carlson in Worcester Boxing

Johnny Shugrue of Worcester outpointed Harry Carlson in 10 rounds at the Service Men's Club, scoring knockdowns in the fourth, fifth, and ninth, to win before a record crowd. Carlson endured until the end as Shugrue asserted control early.

Worcester Johnny Shugrue Harry Carlson Shugrue Carlson Bobby Reimer New Britain Terry O'Connor Johnny Walker San Francisco Kid Williams Johnny Drew Jiggs Donahue Battling Michaud Chic Carr Webster

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Paul H. Shannon London Joe Beckett Tommy Burns Joseph Faneuil A. C Mechanics Johnny Mahoney John Eddie Shevlin Dartmouth Nate Siegel Shevlin Siegel Johnny Wilson Mike O'Dowd O'Dowd Bay State Wilson Harry Greb Jack Burns Mickey Donovan Harry Silva Frank Tilo New Englandg Cambridge Y. M. C. A N. E. Wrestling Committee George Jierney Chelsea B. C Red Chapman Chelsea Tommy Marks Johnny Ford Eddie Flynn Peabody K. C Allen Young Gutro Lynn Jimmy McDonough Frankie Edwards Charlestown Mike Menally Yankees Waite Hoyt Buck Harris THE Senators Erodie Murphy Chicago White Sox Buck” Harris Washington Senators Buck Eddie Murphy White Sox Joe Sewell Indians Mike McNally Harris Frank Gaffney Bayer B. C B. A. A. Games Fitton A.C. Victors Boxing Association W. E. Liginger National Boxing Association Oratory Benny Valger Checker M'Coy Brit Beats Whaler Marcy Jess. Willard Dempsey Jess Willard West Jack Dempsey Toledo Cluett, Peabody & Co.Inc Troy
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