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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
14
The Red Sox, after leaving Captain Heinie Wagner at Hot Springs, passed through Memphis at 7:15 pm en route to Nashville where they open a three game series tomorrow afternoon. The party had a brief one and a half hour stopover.
The party enjoyed a long train dining spell with the crew noting a strong steak meal on the way to the Springs. Steve Yerkes will not play tomorrow. Janvrin covers second base while Carrigan avoids risking Yerkes further. Bedient and Ray Collins will start the pitching duel against the Nashville Volunteers. Hooper Engle Speaker Lewis Gardner Janvrin occupy the lineup positions in the field.
The six month suspension of 10 New York Athletic Club swimmers who competed at an unsanctioned meet at the U S Naval Academy has been cut to three days. Secretary James E Sullivan announced the change, listing Nerich McAjeenan Vollmer Goodwin South McCarthy Bennett Ramme Whealey and Riley as suspended. the period began February 19 and expired about 30 days ago, making them eligible to compete again.
Colby College in Waterville unveiled its football slate for the season. Manager Ray mond P. Luce listed games against Holy Cross, New Hampshire State, Tufts, Massachusetts Agricultural College, Bowdoin, Maine, Bates, and Navy with locations in Worcester Waterville Medford Portland Bruns wick Waterville Annapolis.
After a lengthy practice Tufts College baseball shows the regular infield nearly fixed with Volk at first base, Stafford at second, Lee at third, and Proctor and Roache rotating at shortstop while Roache competes for the final infield spot.
Shortstop duties shift as Proctor competes with Roache while Armstrong16 is ineligible until mid April. Nellis16 aims to join catching staff as Bennett14 and Killory17 form catching duo. Outfield battles pit Angell Donnellan Maryzinski against Wescott Leland Hall with plans for early practice games.
In Houston on March 31, Giants manager John McGraw was assaulted by local club boss Pat Newnam as he entered the field for practice. Newnam reportedly struck McGraw with a single blow after words exchanged during yesterday's game.
With near ideal weather English High Boston Latin and High School of Commerce crews practiced on the Charles River Basin yesterday afternoon. Pat Manning led the three reported teams as 10 four oared boats trained on entering leaving shells and handling oars. Coach Manning plans to trim squads for tighter individual coaching.
Newnan was seen in uniform inside the park early with Davis as Houston players roamed the field. McGraw arrived by taxi with Kinsella and others, was struck by Arthur Fletcher in the grandstand melee, and received treatment for a cut lip before returning to coaching duties. Fletcher’s hand swelled, forcing him to sit out the game.
In Cambridge the University A. C. of Cambridge hosted two bouts and one fair test. Johnny Munice of Charlestown, though outclassed by Al Shubert of New Bedford, won a round and fought gamely. Shubert claimed the 10 round decision as Munice traded heavy blows and kept pace at times.
Philadelphia Nationals beat Baltimore Internationals 3 to 0 in Baltimore on March 31. Batteries Jacobs Alexander and Burns Morrisette Cotrell and Egan.
The Technology Boat Club opens the rowing season amid debate over recognizing class crews as institute activities. Alumni funding and President Maclaurin support for rowing hint Tech may field a varsity crew at the new Cambridge site, with numerals to be awarded to first crews of each class.
The Washington Americans were blanked by the Brooklyn Nationals in their first loss of the season marking a setback for Washington as Brooklyn secured a shutout victory.
The sixth Pilgrim A A and Irish American A A game comes at Boston Arena at 8 15 PM. After five games the Pilgrims lead three to two with 28 22 scoring edge. Each previous contest was close and exciting and tonight and Saturday’s finale are tipped as the fiercest.
Boston reports note Pilgrims and Irish-Americans rehearsing after season closes. Pilgrims show strong attack with McKinnon Seguin Roach and Fynan. Irish-Americans rely on Irving Small and Pop Conley to spark rushes. Skilton and Telford work on poke check as defense shapes up.
Harvard pitcher H R Hitchcock, former first string, is released from probation and restored to regular standing. He will join practice immediately and likely start on the mound this season, with a road trip and three weeks of work ahead. The varsity played a 10 inning tie 5 to 5 as teams split.
The University of Michigan will defend its title in the national two mile relay championship at the University of Pennsylvania on April 2. Pennsyl vania Colby Illinois Kansas State College Princeton Dartmouth Cornell and Virginia will compete. Harvard and Chicago may also send teams.
It was announced that the 75 footer at Lawleys designed by William Gardner for Alexander Smith Cochran of the New York Yacht Club to defend the America's Cup has been named Vanitie.
Mr. Cochran abandons the rule of eight for yacht names and resumes odd-letter naming. The Puritan Mayflower and Volunteer illustrate seven letters. Vanitie enters plating at Neponset yard as the largest of three defense yachts, with launch slated before the end of April.
The AAU championship committee announced that the 1914 AAU championships are awarded to the Southern Association of the AAU to be staged by the Birmingham Athletic Club in Birmingham Alabama under its auspices.
Samuel M. Clement Jr of Philadelphia said the Grand Rapids hearing on the injunction to restrain William J. Killifer Jr from playing for any team other than the Chicago Federals has been moved from April 3 to April 4.
Tech opened its cross country season with a muddy course race run yesterday. Freshmen led early before varsity runners Cook and Benson pulled away near the finish with Gray and Graff close behind despite Graff losing a shoe at the start.
New York National regulars won their fourth straight Texas game by defeating Houston 4 to 1. Batteries Napier Clarke R Allen and S Allen aided by Kitchin Fromme Hearne and McLean.
Chicago Nationals pitcher Stack threw nine innings of shutout ball as the Cubs pounded Terre Haute for 14 runs on 15 hits. Williams led the offense with four hits in the rout.
Bert B. Longstreth of St. Louis was elected captain of the Princeton Wrestling team for next season. He has been the Tiger heavyweight entrant this year at Princeton, N.J.
In Macon on March 31 the Braves and Atlanta split a final tune-up, the score 6 6 after eight innings. Boston rallied with a three run fifth, but Charley Deal Hank Gowdy and John Evers drove in runs as the Braves chased a win before the train home. Weather humidity slowed both teams and Purdue and Strand pitched for Boston with mixed results.
The Braves bid farewell to Macon with a Thursday banquet as they depart Friday at 7:35 am for Atlanta. Stallings and the Hoats club receive appreciation from the local Board of Trade. The travel plan includes Charlotte and Baltimore, with Collins and Stallings temporarily away. Rookie pitchers Beck Schmitt and Crutcher show progress after a strenuous workout.
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