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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
13
Miah Murray invites the famed boxer to attend the Armory A A exhibition to assess a budding champion. Sullivan’s presence would boost the boxing scene as plans unfold for the upcoming intercollegiate hockey race with Yale Princeton Harvard and Dartmouth.
Arthur Duffey answers queries on how many college men can run 100 yards in 10 seconds. A says common, B says about ten men. Also notes on Fitzsimmons and Corbett with differing recollections and a 1897 Carsons City knockout in 14 rounds. Georges and Klaus foul defeat in 1912 and Papke loss in 17 rounds.
The article notes approval of an amendment to the articles of alliance between the International Skating Union and the A A U that would vest absolute control of amateur hockey in the skating union. This move is expected to resolve ongoing wrangling and bickering in amateur hockey.
The Commercial A C presents thirty eight rounds of boxing at Green Street arena night. Main event a 12 round bout Howard McRea of Cambridge versus Johnny Donovan of South Boston at catch weights. Also two 10 rounders Tony Watlin of Brighton versus Joe Burns of Montreal and Al Sears of East Boston versus Patsey Green and Jimmy Hughes opponent. Openers feature Dan McCormack of East Boston versus Young Leonard of North End in six rounds.
Larry Gardner signed articles of agreement with the Boston Red Sox as President Frazee and Manager Barry move toward another pennant. Terms remain undisclosed. Sam Jones signed by mail and Harry Hooper wired in word. Hooper expects a family addition and may not report to Hot Springs before March 10.
Rabbit Maranville, longtime Braves star shortstop, ended his career after a telephone conference with President Haughton. He told the club he would sign the contract as soon as the international document arrives from Boston.
Harvard travels to the Boston Arena to face Yale in the second game of their annual series. A Yale win would give Yale the series and force Harvard to share the league title with Dartmouth and Princeton. A Harvard victory would level the series and likely require a third game.
The Braves offered around six thousand dollars for the Rabbit's 1917 season, far short of his ten thousand demand. Illness of Mrs. Maranville and Eddie McHugh’s influence pressured an amicable settlement, keeping the star at home in Springfield until his wife recovers. Catcher Arthur Rice also reached terms with his club yesterday.
New York March 1. Columbia and Harvard varsity crews will duel on May 19 on the Charles River Basin. One and seven-eighths miles, third meeting with Columbia leading 1-0-1. Columbia 1907 class to present Navy with a coaching launch named The 1907 for Coach Jim Rice.
Draak and Burns known as the Hollander, Tom Draak, have been matched for a best two of three falls bout under catch-as-catch-can rules next Thursday night at the Grand Opera House. Draak weighs up to 210 pounds to gain an advantage of more than 20 pounds. purse split 75 to the winner and 25 to the loser. referee to be mutually agreed 24 hours before the contest.
Chicago March 1 Chick Gandil first baseman with the Cleveland Americans was purchased today by the Chicago club of the American League. The transaction transfers Gandil to the White Sox as part of a league approved move.
Joe Connolly of Charlestown and Joe Farren of East Boston are set for a March 8 feature at Capitol A C Augusta Maine two six round bouts. Howard McRea of Cambridge faces Finney Boyle of Lowell in a 12 round Elm City A C event at Waterville Maine March a pair of other bouts listed. Lee Anderson departs for Chicopee to meet Soldier Olie Stanton in Chicopee A C feature bouts. Billy Stacey Bangor promoter plans middleweight elimination tournaments to crown a New England champion, naming George Robinson Johnny Wilson Joe Eagan and Hugh Ross as leaders. Downey and Bolte Maine middleweight title bout planned March 9. Kid Sullivan Bangor versus Danny Damforth Portland 12 rounds for Maine lightweight title. Young Joe Rivers New York meets Sailor Frank Skies Navy in 12 rounds at Westfield Whip City A C March 5. Harry Carlson New England lightweight champion to meet Mickey Donley Woonsocket March 5 and Mel Coogan Taunton March 12.
Hockey managers were appointed at Harvard after a two month tryout. Eugene D. Morse of Brookline was named assistant manager of the varsity team and John Pickering of Salem was named manager of the second varsity squad. Both appointments are subject to the approval of college officials.
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