Braves expose rookies in spring camp workout at Columbus
In Columbus March 31 the Braves highlight new arrivals Eddie King and Tom Miller as standout performers in a five inning practice tilt against the Crackers. King homered off Jake Northrop and impressed with speed and power while Miller showed solid contact hitting. Pitcher Bill James shows limited progress as Stallings eyes a longer comeback. Ray Powell pushes to drop lead-off duties, Joe Kelly to take the spot.
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Tom Miller
Bill James
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Yefternoon
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Baltimore
Stallings
Tigers
Detroit
Ray Powell
Joe Kelly
Two Deaf Runners Aim for Boston Marathon Prestige
Sam Pavitt of Malden and Harry Parker of Natick, both deaf, enter the Boston Marathon on Patriots Day April 19. Local towns expect Parker to excel with Natick’s training, while Pavitt gains support from Malden. a historic Natick–Malden showdown draws crowds and wagers.
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Harry Parker
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Deaf and Dumb Institute
Marathon ambitions fuel local runner Jimmy’s comeback bid
Journal piece chronicles Jimmy Henigan, a top 10 mile runner, aiming to tackle the Boston Athletic Association marathon on Patriots’ Day. It notes his army training, past rivals like Jimmy Lee and Joy Whelton, and his belief he can complete the demanding race. The column ties Marathon resolve to wartime athletes such as Longboat and Duffy, and mentions Dutch Leonard’s baseball status and Willard Dempsey bout rumors.
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Jimmy Lee
Ashland
Boston
Coolidge
Joy Whelton
New England
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Jimmy Duffy
A. ©. Wood
Sid Watch
A. E. Wood
Sid Hatch
M'Leod Heads Harvard Nine
Willard W. McLeod was unanimously elected captain of the Harvard baseball team for 1919 by the Crimson squad. He previously led Harvard before enlisting in the Aviation Corps and starred at Malden High before joining the university squad.
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Army
Lee Evans
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Malden High
Quietus
Holyoke Victorious in State Championship Basketball
Gloucester High was outclassed by Holyoke High 46 to 31 in the state final at City Hall. Holyoke forwards Feldman and Malcolm scored 44 points, with Holyoke leading from the start and holding a seven point edge after the first period.
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Boxing Gossip Hinting Big Amateur and Pro Card at Mechanics
The Mechanics building hosts New England and National amateur championships with a pro show to follow at the Grand Opera House. Promoters announce a strong card with 12 and 10 round bouts, plus two sixes, featuring fighters such as Finney Boyle, Charley Kid Thomas, Ralph Brady, Tommy Toohey, and Ashton Donze among others.
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Mechanics’ Building
Crescent A. C
Lowell
Finney Boyle
Charley Kid Thomas
Philadelphia
Terry Brooks
Chelsea
Oliver
Holyoke
Tommy Moore
Providence
Pine Tree A. C
Portland
Ralph Brady
Tommy Toohey
Newark
N. J
Tony Watlin
Brighton
Panny Burns
Ashton Donze
Southern
Frank Chappetta
New New Orleans
Fifth Amateurs Seek N.E. Honors
More than 25 amateur bouts staged in Mechanics Hall produced a new slate of New England amateur champions with several top matchups between boys, marking a notable event in local boxing history.
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Mechanics’ Hall
New England
Boston boxing tourney closes with thriller in respound final
Fully 4000 fans watched bouts from evening to after midnight. Harry Silva defeated Arthur Williams in a tense respound final to claim the title as Willie Corbett and others impressed in the program. Roche won both the 175-pound and heavyweight divisions amid a slate of sharp contests.
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al Lacy
Chelsea
Harry Silva
Boston
Arthur Williams
Brockton
Silva
Boston Post to Explain Baseball Rules with Umpire Evans
The Boston Post will publish a series by Billy Evans, American league umpire, to explain confusing baseball rules. The articles, begun March 31, aim to tell fans what happens on the diamond and why, with Evans’ insights to untangle common questions.
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Boston Post
Infield Fly Rule Explained and Runners’ Rights
The infield fly rule is explained with details on when a batter is ruled out and how runners may advance or hold bases. It covers umpire judgement, differences between American and National leagues, and rules on runner interference and fielder priority.
Local Boxing Class Winners and Weights Named
Overviews show winners by weight in a Boston area boxing event. James J Moore Hoxbury claimed 108 pounds, Fred Sateriale Cambridge 115? Noted, Hugh Ramary Weymouth 125, Johnny Sullivan South Boston 135, Joe Pangrazio 145, Harry Silva Boston 158, Al Roche Somerville 175 and heavyweight Al Roche Somerville.
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James J. Moore
Hoxbury
Fred Sateriale
Cambridge
Hugh Ramary
Weymouth
Johnny Sullivan
South Boston
Joe Pangraze
Harry Silva
Boston
al Roche
Somerville
JT. J. Moore
Roxbury
James Manning
Tommy Nee
James MaeDonough
Willie Corbett
Joe Welch
East Boston
Louis Lynch
Newman F. Reavan
Brockton
Hugh Ramsey
Ben Locke
Everett
Billy Rush
Leo Gates
Adams
Maglere la Belle
Gardner
Harry Peart
Camp Devens
Gordon Russell
Dorchester
Bill Rush
Local boxing semifinals crown multiple champions in 125 lb class
Corbett wins second semi final by judges verdict as fans boo. Williams knocks John Amorosa. Johnny Sullivan becomes new champion by stopping Albert Keith after a knockdown. Fred Sateriale defeats James McDonough in 115 lb final. James Manning defeats Leonard Moreno and John George defeats Charles Costello in 108 lb rounds. Moore defeats O Donnell. Manning then defeats George. Moore defeats Manning in 115 lb semi and Sateriale wins 115 lb final. Corbett then loses to Ramsay in 125 lb final. Sullivan brothers claim multiple titles including 125 lb final wins over Corbett and Amorosa, and 158 lb matches featuring Williams and Nenhall. Heavyweight sees Al Roche win by forfeit.
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Albert Keith
Johnny Sullivan
Louis Lynch
al Roche
Billy Rush
Roche
New England
Ed Roche
Jimmy Manning
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John Amorosa
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Fred Sateriale
James McDonough
James J. Moore
Roxbury
Mike O'Donnell
James Manning
John George
Boxers Warned to Quit Stalling in Rockingham Bout
In Portsmouth New Hampshire the main welterweight bout between Walter Butler of Revere and Freddy Yelle of Taunton went 12 rounds to a draw after Referee McCurdy warned fighters for stalling. Dow threatened to call the bout off and issue rain checks. Also featured were Young Cannon and Timmy Towart with six rounds to no decision.
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Dow
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New England
Freddy Yelle
Tauton
Young Cannon
U.S. S
San Francisco
Timmy Towart
U. S. Navy
Powers Wins Popular Decision Over Burns in Bath Card
In Bath Maine on March 31 Dave Powers defeated Dummy Burns by decision in a closely watched bout. Burns challenged Powers through ten rounds as spectators watched the action from the Bath arena.
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Kilbane Defeats Mealy In Featherweight Bout
Johnny Kilbane, featherweight champion, knocked out Johnny Mealy in the second round of a six round bout held in Philadelphia. Kilbane dominates early and delivers decisive finish to remain champion.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Kilbane
Johnny Mealy
Miske Loses Fight in Pittsburg Bout
Harry Greb of Pittsburg defeated Billy Miske of St. Paul in a newspaper decision after a 10 round middleweight versus heavyweight bout held in Pittsburg on March 31.
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Billy Miske
St. Paul
Greek Runner Gasterikas Trails Boston Race Again
Greek entrant George Gasterikas known as Castrikas plans to walk and rest before the Boston event after three prior appearances with middling finishes in 1916 and 1917. Back Bay Club listed Harry Spies of Brooklyn and Fred Cook of Port Chester as two additional cross country contenders seen training in New York.
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Boston
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Castrikas
Woodland Park Hotel
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Harry Spies
Brooklyn
New York
Fred Cook
Portchester
Otto Knabe to coach Cubs starting season opener
Otto Knabe will remain in Philadelphia with his team until the season opener, then join the Chicago Cubs as a coach for the new campaign. He will provide coaching duties once the season begins.
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Otto Knabe
Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs
Aviator on Pirates Roll
Lieutenant Elmer Ponder U S Army aviation section after serving with the Birmingham Barons in 1917 and Pittsburgh later earned the Croix de Guerre for bringing down two German plants in one engagement and received a second citation He is to try for a National League pitching spot with the Pirates this year.
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