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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1906
Page
8
Heavy rain in Los Angeles forces postponement of the Joe Gans and Mike Sullivan bout, moved to Saturday night. The card also notes Chelsea boxing losses, match maker insights, and future plans for Danes and challengers in a cluttered local sports scene.
The six round no decision bout drew $23 000 while a 20 round title bout earned only $11 000, illustrating the crowd appeal of the shorter format as McGovern and Nelson drew a much larger attendance.
A review of boxing purses and crowds compares six round bouts with longer fights noting Sullivan's $6000 gate and crowds diverted by venue limits. It argues shorter bouts cut brutality, reduce gambling, and could attract Boston and Philadelphia spectators with whirlwind schedules. It links ball players carrying badges of a career and the glove’s role in protecting hands.
The Boston automobile and power boat show demonstrated car worth in snow tests and hill climbs, with demonstrators guiding crowds through core suburbs. Dealers report strong sales and plans for a dealers parade led by Reeves' American Band, as American cars dominate amid a growing industry.
A bill moving through the Massachusetts State Senate would end the A A U dictation of schoolboy athletics and give local school committees full control. If enacted the measure would allow the central School Board to dictate interschool competition and eligibility, reducing A A U influence. The debate centers on whether the Boston Headmasters committee or state authority should govern interscholastic track and other sports. The bill, if enacted, would mark the first official legislative recognition of sport in the state.
West Roxbury defeated South Boston 18 to 14 in South Boston High gym. Howland led West Roxbury with strong play aided by Leonard Cahill and Bagnell. South Boston second team won 12 to 7. Referee Bannon. Time 20 minute halves.
East Boston High defeated English High 59 to 4 with Crowley scoring 9 baskets and O Rourke 7. Silverman and Homer starred for English High. East Boston second team won 20 to 13. Referee Amesbury. Time 20 minute halves.
A congressional bill would require motor boats carrying passengers to hold a license for service. Pleasure craft and privately used boats are excluded from the licensing requirement.
Hollis Burgess sells the cruising sloop Bobs, owned by E. B. Alford of Brookline, to Charles S. King of New York. He also sells the punchy knockabout Pet, owned by Walter Burgess of the Boston Yacht Club, to a Boston yachtsman.
John L Sullivan announces he will fight any 300 pounder four rounds for Lincoln A C before meeting Boston fans. He criticizes Jim Jeffries, praises Jack O'Brien as the top challenger, and plans to mentor sparring partner Butler as a potential champion. He is touring Buffalo this week.
New York March 16 Philadelphia boxer Jack O'Brien declares readiness to fight Tommy Burns for the heavyweight title after May 1 and potentially before July 4 if Burns agrees. O'Brien notes Burns proved worthy by defeating Marvin Hart and mentions a possible July 4 San Francisco bout and a middleweight clash with Tommy Ryan at 158 pounds.
James E. Sullivan of the American committee for the Olympic games sailed to Athens. He said the team selected is the best possible this year and that college athletes could not travel now due to college authorities not granting permission.
London March 16 Three American Rhodes scholars have been chosen to represent Oxford in inter university sports on March 24. P. M. Young of South Dakota will enter high jump Warren E. Schutt of Cornell will run the one mile and Albert M. Stevens of Willimantic Conn will compete in hammer throwing. In Balloi events today Stevens won the broad and high jumps and the 120 yard hurdles.
Holy Name basketball faces Dorchester A A in the decisive fifth game at South Boston High School Monday night. The two schools also schedule a matchup between their second teams.
Dedham defeated Pere Marquette of Boston 3 strings in a K of C league match at Dedham alleys last night. Delaney led Dedham with a 274 total.
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