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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1918

Page

11

Johnny Mahan predicts Jose Ray triple sprint challenge

Absent minded chatter notes trainer Johnny Mahan arriving with trophy chaser Jose Ray of Illinois A. He aims to start Ray in the 100 yards Hunter mile and three-mile invitation with hopes to win all three. Also mentions Ray Campbell, Abel Kivia, Gordon Nightingale, Charley Rice, Elmer Smith, Babe Ruth rumors, and a halted roller polo season due to coal.

Johnny Mahan Jose Ray The Illinois A Johnny Tech Jole Jose Ray Campbell Abel Kivia Uncle Sam Kiviat Fort Hamilton Charley Rice Charley Elmer Smith Commerce

C. C. A. Cigar Stands Firm Amid Scarce Tobacco

As tobacco becomes scarce and expensive, smokers report smaller cigars and decreased quality in many brands. The text urges continued loyalty to the fragrant, old and reliable C. C. A. Cigar, claiming it remains unchanged and dependable.

Four Races Held at Charles River Speedway Amid Storm

The Metropolitan Driving Club canceled most of its card at Charles River Speedway due to cold and stormy weather, delivering four races. Feature event was Class D pace with Damon Henry Baker’s bay mare defeating Flashing Bert Gove’s black gelding and George Norton’s George N. in straight heats. Molly L. ridden by George Lovell beat Childs driven by Harry Alward, with Lucy Van and War of Delaware among other finishers.

Metropolitan Driving Club Charles River Speedway Henry Baker Damon Moko Bert Gove Flashing George Norton George N Mr. Baker Lucy van War of Delaware Alice Bingen Hawkins H. B. Ralston Bolean Bingara

Harvard Crew Prepares in Heatless Feb Practice

Harvard oarsmen will begin organized rowing at the Newell boathouse on February 1 with heatless training due to a coal shortage. Coach Haines calls for the start of the second half year, and after February 11 tank work will continue despite no fuel heating.

Harvard Newell Boathouse Haines

Pittsburg to Host Navy in Track Dual at Annapolis

Pittsburg plans a dual track meet with the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis marking the first track clash between the two schools. The schedule also includes a meet with Carnegie Tech in Pittsburg and participation in the Penn relay games as the 12th annual intercollegiate and interscholastic meet centers in Pittsburg on May 18.

Pittsburg United States Bares Academy Annapolis University of Pitsburg Carnegie Tech Philadelphia

Harvard Informal seven to play two games at Boston Arena

Boston hockey fans will see a double header at the Boston Arena tomorrow night. The Harvard Informal seven faces Newport Naval Reserve while the Arena seven meets the Wanderers of Boston. Opening puck at 7 45 p m, arena closes at 10. Coach Bobby Gross will miss the line up due to injury.

Boston Boston Arena Harvard Crimson Newport Naval Reserve Boston College Arena Seven Wanderers Soldiers Field Bobby Gross Newport Howard Brothers Yale New York Camp Upton The Arena Wanderers of

Harvard and B C to Meet Harvard and B C to Meet

The Harvard freshmen and Boston College relay teams prepare for a Cambridge board track race this afternoon weather permitting. They seek form ahead of the B A A meet with Holy Cross and Yale 1921, following last week's Harvard win sparked by Captain Dennis O Connell. O Connell Page and Baldwin are fixed, with Douglass or Churchill contesting the fourth spot.

Harvard Boston College Cambridge Holy Cross Yale Crimson Dennis O'Connell O'Connell Page Baldwin Douglass Churchill

Invitations Out for Penn Relay Races

Pennsylvania's relay race management has sent out invitations for the 24th annual relay race carnival to be held on April 26 and 27. Changes in class structures reflect evolving track conditions across colleges. Oxford and Cambridge receive invitations as a courtesy, though not expected to attend until after the war.

Pennsylvania Oxford Cambridge England

No Formality for Editors' Contest Hockey Clash

The Harvard Lampoon and Harvard Crimson announce an engagement on February 15 at Stadium rink. Editorial boards confront each other in mortal combat for the silver cup, with no informal hockey and free refreshments for spectators.

Harvard Lampoon Harvard Crimson Ifeb Stadium Womenwol

Boxing Gossip Puts Catalog of Fights and Rumors

Boxing figures and match chatter fill the page with names like Tommy Robson Walter Mohr Jim Coffey Dempsey Weinert Cowler LeBeouf and Cavanaugh. Tonight at the Grand Opera House Weinert may avenge a loss while prospects for Fulton LeBoeuf and a Taunton opener attract fan attention. Big wrestling at Madison Square Garden features Zbyszo vs Olin and Stecher vs Hussane with a winner to face the heavyweight champion.

Weinert Cowler Grand Opera House Fred Fulton Philadelphia New York Waldek Zbyszko John Olin Olin Zzyszko Madison Square Garden Joe Stecher Yussuf Hussane Stecher

Amherst Announces Swimming Schedule

Amherst announces its 195? swimming schedule detailing meets with Springfield College at Springfield on Feb 9 MIT at Boston on Feb 18 Brown at Providence on Feb 28 Wesleyan at Amherst on March 2 and Wesleyan at Middletown on March 9 Williams cancels the March 16 meet at Amherst as Williams closed its pool for fuel conservation.

Amherst Springfield College Springfield Boston Brown Providence Wesleyan Middletown Williams

Arling ton High to Begin Indoor Battery Practice

Arling ton High School baseball candidates will likely start early indoor practice in the gym to prepare for the season opening in April. Athletic coach Dr. William T. McCarthy will oversee the candidates.

Arlington High School William T. McCarthy

Dinner for J. P. Englert in Jamaica Plain Tonight

Men of prominence in baseball and politics plan a complimentary dinner for Representative John P. Englert of Roxbury at Arbeiter Hall Jamaica Plain on his birthday. The guest has served three terms in the House and was once the youngest member elected. The organizing committee includes Tom Madden ex Red Sox catcher William Cooney Yeoman Leo Callahan and others.

John P. Englert Roxbury Arbeiter Hall Jamaica Plain Tom Madden Red Sox William Cooney Boston Nationals Yeoman Leo Callahan Brooklyn Dodgers William Henderson William Reddish John Sheehan Cambridge

Yale Teams Decide Informal Amid War Conditions

New Haven Conn Jan 28 Yale athletics will be informal the spring and during the war. Professor Robert N Corwin head of the athletic council says an effort is under way to align Harvard and Princeton on baseball and rowing with Yale while track events may be excluded.

New. Haven, Conn Yale Robert N. Corwin Athletic Council of the University Harvard Princeton

Uncertain Dates Leave Gaps in Athletic Programme

The text notes that specific dates for events are not certain and that there will be no usual commencement or athletic programme features this period.

Yale Menace of War Spirit Hinders Spring Sports

The athletic council doubts enough students to form formal teams in the three major sports this spring and proposes limited pickup teams. It aims to cooperate with undergraduate managers while awaiting replies from Warvard and Princeton on meets. Easter trips are unlikely and overnight travels may be blocked due to transportation constraints.

Athletic Council Warvard Princeton New Haven Harvard

Cyclone Ress Confident to Repeat Win Over Kilonis

Danish wrestler Cyclone Ress expresses confidence he will defeat Greek opponent Kilonis again when they clash Thursday night in Boston. Ress arrives Wednesday in top form and ready for a burst of speed. Fans also expect a sharp finish as Polious and Willis prepare for a rematch after their 30 minute draw last week.

Cyclone Ress KilonIs Boston Polious Willis

Mercury squads recruit runners for war signals

The article states runners, especially top athletes, will join “Mercury” squads to provide reliable infantry communication with artillery coordination. Each infantry battalion will have nine active runners plus alternates, though the exact organizational method is not yet announced by division headquarters.

Laison Mercury Infantry Batalion

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