New Haven Railroad Faces Strike Over Piece-Work Plan
Dispute between the New York New Haven Hartford railroad and its car and locomotive shop workers centers on replacing regular wages with piece-work. Unions across the shops threaten a strike if the plan proceeds. After talks at South Station General Manager Higgins said a final decision would come from higher officials and a reply would be sent to Alexander Wilson on Wednesday.
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Council of Federated Trades
Dedham Knights of Columbus Join Local Baseball League
Dedham Council 234 Knights of Columbus voted to join the Knights of Columbus baseball league with Jack Kelley as temporary captain. Practice starts Saturday at Stone Park with Dedham High School's nine. lineup includes Frank Johnstone Joe Riley Bob Gallagher Frank Harris and others alongside Kelley, Hurley Kelly Gallagher Keenan Connors Dunne and McManus. Dan Kelly is noted as a top long jumper referred to as the western whirlwind in a New York journal.
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Workers Accept Pay Cut to Avert More Layoffs
At Saturday's conference the men’s committee noted over 200 workers laid off since the first meeting with company officials. The committee said current workers would accept reduced pay and shorter hours if needed, but would not accept the piece-work system.
Gotch to Meet Hackenschmidt in Chicago Showdown
April 1 report on the Hackenschmidt Gotch championship bout at the Auditorium. Seats have sold beyond $20,000 in advance plus more ticket revenue expected. Weighing about 205 pounds for Hackenschmidt and Gotch slightly lighter, the match features catch as catch can rules best two of three falls with strangling barred.
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Folwell of Penn to wrestle Foster of Yale for intercollegiate title
In New Haven Conn April 1 Bob Folwell Penn football captain and Pop Foster Yale football guard agreed to a wrestling match for the intercollegiate championship next Saturday night at the Yale gymnasium. Folwell weighs 199 pounds Foster over 200. Foster has never been thrown while Folwell recently suffered his first defeat.
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Union chiefs plan Readville meeting over piece-work plan
Eight thousand workers in Readville New Haven Hartford and Roxbury are warned a general strike may follow if the company proceeds with piece-work. Local unions must vote before any strike. national officers can order action, but local members decide.
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Red Sox Tour Notes and Cincinnati Baseball Bits
Boston managers watch Tris Speaker after his sale to Little Rock. Elmer Steele may rejoin Boston. team can repurchase both by Aug 20. Reds captain John Ganzel ill. White Sox series ahead. Sweeney and McHale connected through Coast games. Sweeney’s family invites dinner. National Commission 4th annual report issued. Cincinnati’s 22 players already signed. Red Sox expect 22-man roster. Practice sessions continue despite travel fatigue and Cy Morgan’s family losses.
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Langford Barry to Box Decisively in Armory Showdown
Gossip of the boxing scene notes a key 12 round title bout between Sam Langford and Jim Barry at the Armory Athletic Association next Tuesday. Barry, in peak form after a knockout of Hank Griffin, squares off against Langford in a decisive clash that could settle who is the superior heavyweight.
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Tech Freshmen Defeat Noble & Greenough 9 to 4 in Season Opener
Technology Freshmen opened their season by beating Noble & Greenough School 9 to 4 at Dexter Field. The game featured a late Tech surge in the sixth and seventh frames and included notable plays by Larry O'Dell and Thomas McLaughlin.
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Harvard Crew Goes Into Strict Training Before Races
Harvard University crew prepares for April 22 race with Annapolis at the Dana Cafe training table. Sargent leads the varsity eight as stroke issues are smoothed. An April 29 Severn race against Annapolis tests the whole crew before Memorial Day and later training at Thames quarters in Gales Ferry.
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Wakefield Star Casey to Coach Candidacy and Hartford Catch
Former Wakefield High School star catcher Joseph Casey has been chosen to coach this year's candidates and will move to Hartford to catch for the Hartford team in the Connecticut league. Roxbury Latin School hosts its track and field meet this afternoon directed by Coach Hugh McGrath with strong interclass rivalries and tight events. Volkmann School coach Jesse Gage focuses on field events this season with hammer throw standout Reginald Kennard and Dan Follett leading the squad. Noble & Greenough School names Gordon Grant captain of the baseball nine after his previous role as football quarterback. Boston Latin standout Stuart Armstrong is among top third base candidates for the school baseball team.
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