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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
8
The article notes Georgetown and Southern college entry to the B A A meet and discusses Franc Lukeman and Oscar Hedlund. It cites Hank Bonhag and Reggie Walker context, the 56-pound weight novelty in New York, Nat Cartmell’s world tour plans, and potential Mile under 4 20 indoors.
In this column readers are invited to send questions on sports to Mr Duffey who will answer in the Post. Address inquiries to care of the newspaper.
Pitcher George Pierce signed the Boston terms and his contract reached the Boston office. The tally of signed players now stands at 21 showing continued roster buildup.
Former Augusta pitcher Pierce won 16 and lost 18 with two ties last season. He hit .112 at bat but could become a factor if his throwing improves. Boston figures on Shafer Shean talks with McGraw and awaits a decision while Burkett urges delaying college players’ majors debuts.
The Roxbury gym program schedules a February 22 cross-country run directed by Matt Leary the physical instructor. Most members of boys and men classes have entered with prizes donated by Dr. Francis Donaghue and others including Matt Leary and Roxbury businessmen.
Fred Lake former manager of the Boston Nationals severed ties with that team and accepted terms to scout for the St. Louis Browns from President Hedges. Lake stated he was glad to return to the American league and the Browns secured a top talent judge who will deliver.
Lawrence club owners Joe Sullivan and Louis Pieper of the New England league signed William Yank Kenney to play first base for the coming season. Kenney is a fast fielder and capable batter, well known to local fans as an English High School star who captained the 1909 championship team and earned all scholastic honors. He also captained the Schoharie team in New York, excelling in hitting and fielding.
Lawrence delays start to April 24 with 126 games on the slate. Nine game series planned, three double-headers before August 1 due to a shorter season. Opening day features Lawrence at Fall River, Lynn at New Bedford, Brockton at Haverhill, Worcester at Lowell.
Wakefield High School defeated Stoneham High 1 to 0 on Lake Quannapowitt. Anderson scored the goal as Wakefield pressed throughout. Holden and Dempsey starred for Stoneham. Referee Watkins officiated, with Timers Thayer and umpires Wallace and Bachel dor.
Mentions Frank Gotch defeating Dr Roller and Getcech beating Yussif Mahmout in Chicago on April 14, 1909. Zbyszko and Hackenschmidt both defeat Mahmout. George Bonhag sets a 5 mile record Sept 10 in 25m 0 15s. Jack Johnson defeats Sam Langford in 1906 in Chelsea, with Langford not hospitalized. Also mentions amateur boxing entry rules, New England League tryouts, Armory Club meets, and a cribbage scoring quirk.
Buick racing team manager Dr Wadsworth Warren says two Buick Model 100 cars will race in the Indianapolis 500 next May with drivers Wild Bob Burman and Arthur Chevrolet. Plans include sending Burman and Chevrolet abroad for the French Grand Prix.
Immense gathering planned for January 28 at Mechanics Building for the eighth annual motor boat and engine show under the New England Engine and Boat Association. Highlights include the Brer Fox endurance boat from Dean brothers of Newport Kentucky and an eight cylinder 1911 Fox de luxe motor. Lectures by Clarence Manning Fail, an aero iceboat, orchestral music, and a wide display of hulls, engines, and accessories promised.
Rock Ridge Half defeated Applewood A C yesterday afternoon at Wellsley by 36 to 19. Wood and Felt started the game for Rock Ridge.
American welterweight Harry Lewis, holder of the English welterweight title, knocked out challenger Johnny Summers in four rounds tonight in London after winning the belt from Young Josephs last year.
A large Olympia crowd watched a 142 pound bout go twelve rounds where Lewis defeated Summers by knockout in the fourth. The fighters clinched often as the referee intervened and the match ended with Lewis lifting Summers to his corner amid cheers. Weigh ins showed Lewis at 143 3 4 pounds and Summers at 140 3 4. Lewis forfeited 500 dollars for the weight excess.
Georgetown University will compete in the Boston A A games at Mechanics Hall. The Blue and Gray relay team will face Holy Cross and Boston College in a premier relay race. Frank Lukeman, the Canadian sprint champion, has entered the sprints joining a largely unchanged Georgetown lineup.
Bob Somerville, the 130 pound champion, will not face Farmer Burns Jr. as planned. He will wrestle Billy Shemblay instead in a preliminary to the Zbyszko Roller match at Mechanics building. Burns injured in training. Perelli reports his ear is mending and a bout with Ali Hassan could follow a win over Youseff. Zbyszko and Roller in strong condition with Zabyszko backed by Boston Polish societies.
The Boston American basketball team plays Attleboro tonight. Managed by J. F. Slocomb of Cambridge. Tonight's lineup features Fred Corbett and Jim Doran as forwards, Ben Vaughn at center, with Ainsmith and Frank Winn as backs.
Wolgast arrives in Philadelphia and demands changes to the weigh in for his six round match with Knockout Brown of New York. He wants weight at ringside rather than 133 pounds at 6 o clock. The article notes Brown’s apparent play possum and mentions Leo Houck vs Joe Thomas in Lancaster on Feb 2 and other bouts and rumors.
A long boxing preview outlines Brown Wolgast weight gamble and possible title shift if Brown lands a knockout. It notes Abe Attell versus Kilbane, Jeanette versus Cotton, Lewis vs McGoorty, Burke vs Sailor, Gardner versus Klaus rematch at the Armory Club, plus two added Queen City bouts Gallant vs O’Brien and Meskill vs Murphy. Bartley Connolly arrives with a prime match and Joe Thomas eyes Andy Morris with Feb. 4 contest.
The Armory A. A. hosts an amateur boxing show Thursday night with 56 entrants across weight classes 105 115 125 and special bouts. Notables include Amato Guida Boston J Fallon Roxbury Louis Gaeta North End and Edward Anbrogne North Find among many from clubs such as Pioneer and Boulevard Associates.
The Lakesides of Arlington start their season tomorrow night at the Arlington Auditorium facing Dorchester A A. The lineup features Smith, Bryant & Stratton star. Law, Roach, Flynn, Payson, Jukes and Tole, with Manager Law scheduling Friday games against top Boston teams and seeking open dates to fill.
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