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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1917
Page
9
The Arlington Boat Club holds its annual meeting tonight at the clubhouse by Spy Pond in Arlington. Officers will be elected during the session.
Walter R Grannan reports on a Boston High School rule prohibiting coaches from sitting on the bench during games. The rule, aimed at equalizing play, may hinder local teams while other Greater Boston schools allow coach guidance from the sidelines.
St John’s prep nine drew over 60 players after three weeks of practice with cuts to come before Easter. Brother Thomas organizes a busy schedule starting April 21 at St. John’s with games against Somerville, Lynn English, Mechanic Arts, Stoneham, Portsmouth, Salem, Charlestown, Melrose, and more leading to a Field Day and closes with a possible Boston College High showdown.
A letter urges clubs to provide wholesome, affordable lunches for caddies. It cites 700 caddies across three clubs and criticizes baker carts while praising club cafeterias and strict 15 cent limits. It argues better meals improve service, reduce fatigue, and counter rising caddie numbers demanding pocket money.
The Roxbury club enjoyed a strong showing at Saturdays St Alphonsus race with the Starr twins taking first and fourth. Young Starr impressed by switching to longer distance and running with veteran ease. Coach Billy Fallon praised the program while Henigan and Kyronen provided a notable competition. Willie Kolehmainen recalled Powderhall vibes as runners prepared for Boston events. Jimmy Henigan will skip the Unicorn race.
A sports column notes runners plan to contest 10 and 12 mile road races at Jamaica Central St Philip and Cathedral Y M C A meets. Mentions Jimmy Power training status in Boston, Fred Merchant for Back Bay in Patriots Day Marathon, Arthur Roth and Jimmy Henigan records, and mixed course lengths.
Splendid base running carried Meveland to a 4 to 1 victory over Pittsburg in New Orleans. The game featured Cleveland and Pittsburg scoring, with Klepfer Coveleskie and Har supporting Meveland. Time 1 hour 60 minutes.
The 1917 inter scholastic baseball season opens next Saturday in Concord as Concord High School faces Middlesex School on the latter’s diamond. The annual clash marks the start of the county games in Middlesex.
Fayetteville N C April 1 Resting in the Carolina area the Braves feel better as the New York Yankees tour winds down. The party moves to Florence Wilmington Petersburg Baltimore New Haven before a home return. Massey earns praise as a second baseman while Magee and Kelly settle in as regular outfielders. Pitching improves though the rights field job remains unsettled with Twombly Batley Chappelle and Wilhoit competing.
Harvard varsity crews prepare for a demanding week starting tomorrow under head coach Robert I. Herrick as he assesses early season form. The Crimson shell meets Princeton Tigers on April 19 at Princeton with Herrick planning final touches to the training in advance. Coach Haines has trained the crew since February and the eight shows strong progress.
Somerville High opens its schedule with Tufts on Thursday after ten days of outdoor work and practice on the Old Campus. The Tufts squad, once rookies, is showing rapid improvement as Brown and Blue players prepare.
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