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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
31
A bold claim outlines a pitching staff ready for the season with thirteen wonders to keep Walter Johnson in discussion. The writer stresses a curving, buffing staff capable of keeping rivals off balance and racing for top status.
The piece notes winter upheavals reshaping teams as the Federal league raids reduce top rosters. It discusses the Phillies decline, Pirates trading for speed, Stallings and Evers energizing Boston, and Cubs potential hinges on managing Hank O’Day’s leadership amid changes to infield and pitching.
Daily boxing card notes list amateur and pro bouts across cities including Philadelphia Memphis New York Troy Buffalo Boston Sydney Racine and Joplin. Notable matches feature Kilbane Delmont Britton Sullivan Levinsky Flynn Willard Duffy White Willard Dailey and Smiths with the Quincy A A tournament and national amateur championships highlighted.
Atlas A A opens Tuesday night April 14 in Boston with Johnny Dundee of New York facing Matty Baldwin of Charlestown. Matchmaker Johnny McGann says the arena will showcase the country’s cleverest boxers and especially promote local talents who have not yet fought in Boston.
The department of hygiene has set the annual outdoor regimental meet for Boston High School track and field league to run over two days. Preliminaries occur Tuesday June 2 with semis and finals Thursday June 4 at Wood Island Park.
Detroit Americans defeated Louisville American Association team 5 to 0 in Louisville. Detro it scored five runs off pitching and bullpen effort with Dubuc Dauis and Stanage credited in the win while Northrop Clemens and Severeid framed the defense.
In Cleveland a woman sculptor envisions statue likenesses of promising baseball stars. She believes the rookies in the South would provide enough marble to craft lasting tributes to these young players.
The Braves arrive in Charlotte after a cross country flight led by Captain Evers. They rest up for two games against Bill Clymer's Buffalo International League squad scheduled for tomorrow and Tuesday.
The Stallings squad enjoys ideal spring weather and near perfect condition. Charley Deal nursed a leg issue, Jack Martin shifts to third as Evers and Maranville recover. Trainer Neary calls the camp the most successful in six years with limited days lost. Pitching staff faces selection as Crutcher impresses, Herche and Schmitt push for action, and outfield/infield positions look solid with Collins a standout if hitting improves. Two former Boston players meet Braves in Buffalo lineup.
Hart and Manager Stallings kept the Boston contingent comfortable as their stay began. Stallings arrived after 7 PM from Haddocks to join his team.
The William F. Reddish Club of Jamaica Plain announces a 10 mile run replacing the Acme cross country on April 20 morning. Start at Lowell School and traverse Centre Beach Washington Ashland Hyde Park South Centre streets finishing at the start. Eight prizes offered. Sanctioned by N BE AAU. Entries close April 15 with William F. Reddish at 10 Creighton Street.
Ty Cobb drew loud cheers in New Orleans as he struck out on two straight plate appearances. The veteran outfielder hinted at saving his hits for a grand parade later.
The St Louis Federals defeated a City league team in Monroe by 13 runs to 1. The game was played on April 5 with strong offense from the Federals and a lopsided score that secured the win.
Jim Polious the speedy Greek welterweight and John Caznekl the Polish champ meet in a headlining bout at the Grand Opera House Thursday night. They previously fought in Columbus, delivering a fast, rough clash. Polious trains in Boston while Czneki travels to finish preparations for a winner take all contest.
New York Nationals defeated the New Orleans Southern Association team 6 to 2 in the second game of the series. Tesreau pitched the entire game for New York. Battery for New York was Tesreau and Sison. For New Orleans Evans and Adams aided by Walker.
The Electric Motor Car Club plans a luncheon at Hotel Thorndike on Wednesday April 8 at 12 30 pm. H W Ford of Saxon Motor reports March shipments peaked at 86 cars in a day with 187 cars output last week. Studebaker offers a nontechnical full floating rear axle folder. J P Calnan opens offices at 121 Massachusetts Avenue for the Calnan tire remover after strong Boston Show demand.
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