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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
8
Melvin Sheppard of the Irish American Athletic Club was suspended after an on track assault on Haskins in Philadelphia last Friday night. The incident disrupted plans for the B A A games and deprived New York crowds of a headline feature between two nearly equal rivals.
At the Amateur Athletic Union national meet in New York City, Dan Kelly of Oregon failed to qualify in a preliminary heat. The crowd had hoped to see the world record holder in the 100 yard dash, but he faltered in the final third of the race and finished behind J. McSweeney of Fordham College. The program also listed results from other events including the 1000 yard run, one mile walk, 100 yard dash, high jump, shot put, and related handicaps with several winners named from Pastime A C, Fordham, Yale, and other clubs.
President Comiskey endorses moving Fred Parent to shortstop and veteran George Davis to second base. The plan aims to strengthen the Chicago White Sox infield for the upcoming season.
Boxing chatter centers on Joe Gans Packle McFarland with Rudolph Unholz eyed for Nelson in Los Angeles on February 4. The piece notes Unholz's tougher path, potential upset risks, and McFarland’s distant grip on the ladder as two eight round undercard bouts pace the Armory A A card with Goodman Baldwin and other local rivals.
East Boston High dominated Roxbury High with a 4 to 10 win as Captain Jim Toomey netted seven from the floor and Sheridan added eight. The second string game ended 14 to 3 in favor of East Boston High youngsters.
The cartoonish sport chatter foresees Washington beating Boston Reds for the bunting. Charley Comiskey’s 1908 hopefuls aim for top standards while Dee Edwards visits town to size up former records. Boxing touches track meet as Philadelphia shows early jitters. Bob Edgren mourns his father Professor John Alexis Edgren in Oakland California.
Syracuse University plans to secure the big intercollegiate track championships for its new stadium and athletic field. The Intercollegiate Association has not decided the location yet but many expect the events to be held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia under University of Pennsylvania management.
Bridgeport, Conn. January 27 The home team defeated Boston 9 to 4 on a fast polo surface with busy rushes and many goal stops. Rushers Lewis led with 9 and Lincoln 6 while Harper and Sutherland tallied 54 and 56 respectively. Foul called on Wiley. Referee Doherty officiated.
Tom Longboat of Hamilton Ont will visit Boston to race 10 miles at Park Square Garden on February 13. He faces three of Canada’s fastest runners in the event.
Two mat men known for tactical styles meet at the Columbia Theater on Wednesday night. Shad Link from Baltimore faces John Perelli, a sturdy New York Italian, in the planned bout.
In New York on January 27, Joe Jeanette the prominent Black heavyweight from New York knocked out Jim Jeffords of Philadelphia in the main bout of the Consolidated Athletic Club stag event after four minutes of fast fighting, ending the match in two rounds.
Harvard announces its freshman basketball schedule with games against Yale at Mechanics Hall on January 29, Cambridge Latin School on February 6, Brown on February 8 in Cambridge, Canton High School on February 19 in Cambridge, and Andover on February 26 in Andover.
B Oostelly won the five mile amateur skating race at Park Square rink in the final half mile with a strong finish.
The Boston power boat and engine show opened its first full day in Mechanics Building drawing a large, diverse crowd. Attendees examined boats and motors, with business visitors seeking commercial opportunities alongside enthusiasts. Exhibits featured fast racers with dual cockpits, comfortable cruisers, and economical open models appealing to various budgets.
Exhibitors display diverse marine motors with six cylinder models prominent. The Stratton rotating engine stands out, advertised as a compact rotating reciprocating design with about 50 pieces and minimal friction. It lacks dead centers cranks and clearance, promising continuous lubrication and few wearing parts.
The Harvard Crimson defies faculty rebukes over athletics coverage. An unapologetic editorial maintains undergraduates back intercollegiate contests and condemns taxation without representation while noting student resentment and upcoming midyear exams.
Harvard's varsity basketball, fresh from a 36 to 8 scrimmage victory over the crack freshman team, prepares to meet Yale in Mechanics Building. Currie and Allen show improved range and accuracy, while Scribner and Browne contend for centre as Fish likely starts. Rooters from Smith, Wellesley, and Radcliffe will attend, with a cheering section reserved for both teams.
Cambridge gym hosted indoor games with rivals like Roxbury Latin and Harvard entries. Bart Connolly finished strong in sprints while Arthur Sweetser led the mile and Jimmie Lee from the B A A dispersed a big field in the mile.
Al Delmont of this city and Tommy O'Toole of Philadelphia were matched to meet at the Armory A A on February 1. They weigh in at 122 pounds at six. The Delmont bout with Tickle at Woonsocket was postponed after Delmont injured his foot.
Boston fans may see Lou Criger joined by a promising Illinois pitching brother on the Huntington avenue grounds if he proves his mettle at Little Rock. Manager McGuire ordered funds for the youngster’s trip, with plans for a joint league meeting in New York on February 26 and Atlantic Association talks advancing toward a February start at Copley Square.
Harvard student George Cannon who helped develop a steam racer with Louis Ross will not drive the two mile per minute car at the Ormond tournament. Ross may pilot the vehicle himself while Cannon recovers in New York.
The Hollis Street Theatre begins box office sales at 8 o clock for the Bank Officers theatrical. Richard Carle leads the cast in The Boy and the Girl with music by H L Heartz and a large company of principals and chorus.
Yesterday's Hub Theatre program featured the Miles brothers' comedy and emotional picture successes along with illustrated ballads sung by the Olympia Quartet likely the first Boston appearance of such a quartet. An auxetophone talking machine provided intermission noise, and a ladies' orchestra played instrumental numbers, with changes announced for Thursday.
Zanetto guarantees to catch a dropped turnip from the top of Bunker Hill Monument at 12 30 PM Wednesday. The feat, born of a theatre controversy, will be performed by the Orpheum Company as they travel in White automobiles to the site.
Skating was minimal as rain and melting snow left water across local rinks. A forecast drop in temperature promises thinner ice in shallow spots but safer conditions on clearer frozen surfaces. deeper ponds remain unsafe.
Phelan and Edward Steptoe of the haberdashery firm left for New York to choose spring styles. To make room for new stock and the remodel of the adjoining store, prices on fine shirts pajamas hosiery neck wear and fancy vests have been greatly reduced to spur quick sales.
Local basketball fans travel to Lyceum Hall East Boston to watch East Boston take on Crescent A. C. of Paterson N J undefeated strong team rated among the era’s best and aiming to halt Crescent’s flawless record in a world championship bid.
Harvard will select its four man relay team this afternoon to face Yale at the B A A games next Saturday. Vetted members include M B Van Brunt, H Watson, and B K Merrihew for the sprint leg with a contested fourth between W Whitcher P C Haskell and R F Hoyt. For the four class relays the leading candidates include 1908 H R Francis P M Davis M C Hutchinson W P Callahan. 1909 W M Rand H F Hawes E F Dana W F Whiterer R Lothrop R Ellis. 1910 F M DeSelding F S Blanchard H E Keays R F Hoyt P A Mertiam C O Mason. 1911 R C Forster A Sweetser M Steinhardt H M Kelley H A Johnson R Hornblower.
Prominent owners and manufacturers in New England plan a meeting this week to discuss forming the Motor Boat Club of New England. The club would affiliate with the Motor Boat Club of America, the national governing body.
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