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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
8
Arthur Duffey notes Harvard seeks a landmark banquet on February 3 while a flurry of sport chatter spans boxing K O s by Jimmy Wilde, Olympic ambitions, Heisman rumors, Yale-Harvard football plots, and a Northeast relay push as Boston College readies to avenge a Worcester defeat.
The text debates whether a runter sprinter could exceed the speed of a skater over 50 yards. It cites skating record 41.5 seconds and sprint 52.5 seconds, mentionsPid Al Shrubb competing as a professional against Tom Longboat in Mechanics’ building, and asks who is the Graeco Roman wrestling champion with Stecher, Caddock, and Gotch debated.
The Metropolit an Driving Club race committee has arranged an eight race matinee at Charles River Speedway this afternoon with Superintendent Gilman reporting fine track conditions. Races start at 2 o'clock with post entries accepted on site. Entries span classes A to H in trotting and pacing events featuring Hawkins, Frank Ambulator, Sultan Watts, George N. and other entries led by W. J. McDonald and John J. Kingsley.
Noble and Greenough leads 371 2 to 341 2 with a relay not yet run after darkness at Dexter's Field Brookline yesterday. Commerce can win by taking the relay at the A A games next week. Events include Lundell and Partridge leading sprint and distance wins with Wingate Buchanan Noble and Murray among top finishers.
New York January 30 America will not be represented at an International Boxing Union meeting set for Paris February 5. The union seeks world control of boxing and invited the Army Navy and Civilian Board of Boxing Control in New York to send a representative. After study of Article 1 of the constitution, the board decided against participation.
The board declines to send a representative to the Paris congress on February 5, arguing that Article 1 of the proposed world boxing laws gives each country a vote. It contends America, with five world champions, deserves more voting power than smaller boxing nations and urges a new equitable federation, possibly with headquarters in London or New York.
Boston College coach Falvey and the BC squad left Boston for New York to face West Point this afternoon. Captain Morrissey and brother Leonard with Don McCloskey in goal form BCs strong lineup as they also plan to meet Fordham Monday and attend the trace men in Brooklyn tonight.
New York January 20 The appellate division of the Supreme Court denied Ban Johnson president of the American league the right to set aside the preliminary injunction restraining him and the St Louis and Cleveland clubs from interfering with Carl Mays Yankees pitcher pending trial for a permanent injunction. The court gave no opinion on merits and left open a motion to vacate the temporary injunction if the plaintiff delays trial progress.
McGill University Ski Club announced a three day international intercollegiate skiing tournament to be held in Montreal February 19 to 21. Dartmouth Colgate Williams and Middlebury colleges will be invited to participate.
A collage of boxing and sports notes mixed with vaudeville and baseball chatter. Jack Johnson’s comeback bid faces the district attorney. Carpentier’s ring form rumbles alongside mentions of Babe Ruth era teams and sugar profiteering. Disconnected fragments hint at sports, crime, and prices affecting daily life.
Medford High athletes won 381 3 points over Brookline High as visitors led the losers end with 291 2 points. Multiple events led by Medford including 20 yard dash won by Gaffey and relay by Medford led by Ellerfontaine, Blair and Gaff. Brookline’s Archibald and Casson won field events, with Medford’s Rici and Morse placing in others.
Milton Academy defeated Browne & Nichols 3 to 1 at Cunningham Park this afternoon. Milton’s fast offence and tight defense overwhelmed Browne & Nichols whose best efforts came from Dwight brothers and Bradford. Key Milton players were Captain Graves Pope and Lee on offense with Tisdale guarding the net. Crowhey and Parker stood out for Browne & Nichols. Referee was George Gaw, Newton. timer Saunders. Time 2 periods, 25 minutes total.
Newtonville High School’s hockey team outscored Belmont yesterday afternoon at the indoor rink. The contest showcased offensive bursts from Newtonville as they built a decisive lead over Belmont.
Boston College High School edged English High in a tough dual meet at East Armory, finally losing 441 2 to 321 2 in a gruelling track showdown.
English athletes fail to reach form as BC High sweeps away with 11 points in the 1000 yard run. Rooney wins the 6 yard dash in a close finish over Morgan of English, while Foster and Wilson contest the 300 yard dash amid a collision that denies disqualification. Field events see Flahive and Flahive edges in high jump and 12 pound shot put dominated by BC High.
Arlington High School defeated Somerville 3 to 0 on the Tufts Oval in rough play. Tobin opened scoring in the first minute, Hardy added two more, and the game ended with Arlington dominating the first half. The result likely ends Somerville’s Pavilion match hopes.
Johnny Kilbane featherweight world champion signs to fight Benny Valger of New York in an eight round match at Newark New Jersey on February 16 Valger to weigh 124 pounds at 2 pm Kilbane to box at catchweights
In Chicago, the Philadelphia Athletics clashed with the White Sox while Ringling Brothers circus drew large crowds. Daily choice faced residents as fans weighed attending the ball game against visiting the famous circus during the same period.
In a wild affair between league leaders and tail-enders Chicago won 11 to 0 amid miscues and chaotic baserunning. Tilly Walker mishandled a fly, Witt and Burns misplays opened doors, and a throw past Thomas sent a batter home in foul territory as a spectator quipped that this was baseball and Ringling’s has clowns.
MIT freshman and varsity swim teams make their season debuts tonight. Varsity faces Springfield Y.M.C.A. College at Springfield, while freshmen swim Andover Academy at Andover. Tech favors strong diving with Ferdinand, Skinner, Purinton, and a rapid 5yard dash lineup led by Biddell Colton and Greene.
Arlington High School ice hockey manager Edward Butler says two postponed Interscholastic League games are set. Brookline High will host next Monday afternoon February 2, while Melrose High meets Arlington at Melrose on Wednesday afternoon February 1.
Jake Driscoll leads the Boston College relay squad with Coach Jack Ryder and manager Jim Donahue among six Maroon and Gold members. They depart Boston for Brooklyn this morning to compete at the 27th Regiment Armory tonight.
Boston College coach Jack Ryder prepares his all star relay quartet to challenge the Penn team in Brooklyn tonight. Lead runner Jake Driscoll is joined by Walter Downey Joe Sullivan and Billy Nolan as the BC foursome. Sullivan has trained at University Heights for three years and aims to shine, while Captain Dempsey and Andy Kelly also compete in dash and 309 yards. McGovern to run the two mile event for BC.
J W Wear and Jay Gould of Philadelphia defeated Cramer Roberts and Charles Bromley in the semi final of the national amateur racquets doubles championship. They won 15 0 15 6 15 5 16 14 and will face Pell and Mortimer for the title tomorrow.
Andover fans have a busy day with Tech yearlings facing the local hockey team on Babbitt's Pond Tech freshmen competing with Andover in the swimming pool and Tufts varsity wrestlers testing their mettle against the local boys in the gym The program promises a full slate of minor sports action and local talent.
Many men purchase derbies to weather winter and upcoming changes. Shops promote a five dollar Delano derby with distinctive features. Lad opens evenings.
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