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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1919

Page

18

Harvard Football Loss as Percy Haughton Leaves Coaching

Percy Haughton says he cannot serve as Harvard football coach this year due to new duties with the Boston banking firm White, Weld & Co. He notes he may assist unofficially, as he did in 1916 with Leo Leary, but cannot commit to a coaching role.

Percy Haughton Harvard Crimson Boston Harvard Eleven Haughton Cambridge White, Weld & Co Irtend

Harvard Faces Post Haughton Era As Yale Also Rebuilds

The article notes Harvard must replace nine year coach Haughton, changing the team dynamics for the fall and equal footing with Yale, which also loses Tad Jones. It references Yank Robbins in Roanoke, Virginia, and describes spring baseball buzz, upcoming N E A A A J swimming championships at Brookline, and local Fenway Club developments.

Harvard Haughton New Haven Yale Cambridge Crimson Tad Jones

Special Luncheon at Westminster Hotel Offers Noon Open

Daily opening at noon featuring a special luncheon at the Hotel Westminster in Copley Square avishc advertised for readers seeking a midday meal in a formal hotel setting.

Avishc Hotel Westminster Copley Sa Advé

Braves Primed to Face Tigers in Final Meet

In Columbus Georgia April 2 the Braves ready for their Detroit Tigers opener after a nine inning exhibition. The Braves defeated the Crackers 6 to 1 in a full, spirited rehearsal with swift and brilliant play from both sides.

Columbus Braves Tigers Detroit

Cobb Returns to Detroit as Season Nears Start

The Detroit Tigers announce star Ty Cobb will join the club by Saturday, easing fear of his absence this season. Mayor declares half holiday to aid ticket sales as the Detroit Braves series opens with a 10 PM departure and a 13 game southern tour ahead, weather permitting.

Detroit Tigers Hughie Jennings Tyrus Raymond Cobb Detroit Chamber of Commerce Braves

Stallings Prepares Braves for Tigers Tilt at Four

Stallings argues for edge and fire as Braves gear to face the Tigers with pitching depth led by George and Fillingim. Remnants of the Detroit squad arrive, with Cobb uncertain to join. Donie Bush may be short of spring form while several Braves show strong readiness and health for a nine inning battle.

Red Smith Schreiber Tragesser Tiggert Smith Braves Tigers Boston George Fillingim Ragan McQuillan Northrop Joe Riggert Art Wilson Wilson Stallings Detroit Tyrus Cobb Tyrus Macon Albany Cobb Columbia D. C Donie Bush Tiger

Baseball Star Back From War Returns Home

Private James E. K. O Neil of the 48th Infantry has been honorably discharged and returned to Mast Lexington. A noted pitcher, he played for semi pro teams locally and pitched for a regiment club in Carolina during winter. His brother Private William O Neil of the 26th Infantry, reported to have landed in Boston, is missing. the family suspects a War Department error as he was treated for wounds and gas in a French hospital when last heard.

James EK. O'Neil 48Th United States Infantry John O Neil Massachusetts Avenue Mast Lexington Carolina William O'Neil 26Th Infantry War Department Boston France

Soldiers' Night at Arlington Club Smoker

At the Arlington Boat Club a smoker will be held this evening with Major Carroll J. Swan of the 101st United States Engineers as speaker. The event is open to all former service members who should attend in uniform, with Comrades of the Francis Gould Post 36 G A R of Arlington as guests.

Arlington Boat Club Carroll J. Swan 101St United States Engineers Francis Gould Arlington

Athletics Start Right Philadelphia Exhibition Win

Philadelphia Americans opened the season with a 15 to 4 exhibition victory over Swarthmore College, led by powerful hitting in the early innings.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Americans Swarthmore College

BC College baseball drills amid cold layoff at Alumni Field

Boston College coaches shifted practice indoors due to cold weather. Veteran battery men Fitzpatrick and Urban lead the lineup with Boyce sharing pitching duties. Newcomer Shanahan impresses, while Morrissey O'Regan and Corrigan form a seasoned runner pair for the catching and running duties.

Gildga Boston College Laser YY Ictice College Fitzpatrick Urban West Point Army B. C New York Boyce Fitz Shanahan Boston College High Maroon and Gold Lyons Hannon McGady Morrissey O'Regan Corrigan

Team to select squad ahead of West Point trip

O'Regan and Morrissey split last year's duties with one catching Boyce. The team holds final practice today before leaving for West Point on Friday. Gildea will pick the squad from 20 remaining candidates after cuts.

O’regan Morrissey Boyce West Point Gildea

Ringsters Meet in Cyclonic Bout in Portland

Ralph Brady of Syracuse and Tommy Tuohey of Paterson dueled in a savage 12 round pair of six round bouts at Pine Tree Athletic Club. Referee Larry Conley halted Dummy Burns versus Tony Vatlin in the fifth round. Kid Lessard outpointed Young Abe Attell while Sailor Kelley and Spin McGuire fought to a draw.

Portland Ralph Brady Syracuse N. Y Tommy Tuohey Paterson N. J Pine Tree Athletic Club Larry Conley Dummy Burns Tony Vatlin Vatlin Kid Lessard Biddeford Abe Attell Sailor Kelley Lewiston Spin McGuire Augusta

Sailor Cohen Wins Cup in Coast Defence Box Office

On the U S S Rupert at Commonwealth Pier Sailor Cohen won the cup for best coast defence boxer in a boxing series held last evening. Referees were Jerry Moore J J Wallace and Johnny Tastig. Tastig expects to leave the navy soon and seek bouts locally.

U. S. S. Rupert Commonwealth Pier Cohen Jerry Moore J. J. Wallace Johnny Tastig

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