April Showers Delay Braves Final South Workout
Rain halted the Braves on the final day of their South trip as Hub Perdue led a 8 man fat boys squad through a light workout. The team discussed Rabbit Maranville’s possible move to Charlotte while Stallings reassured players about staying with him amid Federals interest and Rochester woes.
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Congressman Murray Takes Up Boston Plans
Baltimore and Washington demand action on the matter with Congressman Murray of Charlestown handling the effort. He is well known to Boston men and has promised to do what he can to advance the plans.
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Washington
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Amateurs Bouts staged at Quincy A A finals
Quincy April 7 A surprise finish at Faxon Hall as the Quincy A A amateur tournament held 16 bouts. In the 125 pound final Martin Zeolie East Weymouth and Leslie Mack East Boston boxed three rounds before referee J J Norton ruled no contest. Final results: 115 pounds Herold McVlatchey Somerville defeated John Reynolds Quincy in three rounds. 185 pounds Joe Flynn Everett defeated Joe McDonald Somerville in three rounds. Howard McRae Cambridge unable to compete. John J Sullivan West Boston defeated Johnny Noonan Dorchester in three rounds.
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McCoy Knocks Out Chip In First Round
Al McCoy of Brooklyn defeated George Chip of Newcastle Penn in the first round of a 10 round middleweight bout in New York. Chip was a leading claimant for the title.
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Rindge Tech Melrose Game Postponed by Cambridge Officials
Cambridge officials called off the Rindge Tech versus Melrose High School game yesterday due to limited practice by Rindge and weather concerns. Linehan, the Rindge teacher-manager, said the match would likely be rescheduled within the next month.
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Gustafson Named Coach of Harvard Lacrosse Team
Paul Gustafson, captain of Harvard’s 1912 championship lacrosse team, is appointed coach of the current Crimson varsity squad by the Harvard Athletic Association. He played three years on the varsity, helped coach last year, and was a member of the Boston Lacrosse Club.
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Yale Gymnastic Team Names Captain for Next Year
Murray S. Chism of Philadelphia was tonight elected captain of Yale's gymnastic team for next year. R. D. Boomer of Conception, Chili, was elected manager.
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Tufts Fencers to Meet Newton High This Evening
The Tufts College varsity fencing team selection will face Newton High at Newton in Goddard A gymnasium this evening. Simultaneously the interclass wrestling finals are held with each class fielding at least two men across five weight classes.
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Princeton Triumphs 5 4 in Ninth Inning Rally Over Colgate
Princeton defeated Colgate 5 to 4 in a ninth inning rally at Princeton in the final game before the team’s Southern trip.
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Penn Defeats Swarthmore 5 to 2 With Home Run Drives
Philadelphia April 7 The University of Pennsylvania topped Swarthmore by 5 to 2. Swarthmore scored on home run drives by Brown and Harry.
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Federals Defeat Federals 9 to 8 in Lynchburg
In Lynchburg Virginia on April 7 the Baltimore Federals edged the Pittsburg Federals 9 to 8 in a tight game. Key scoring plays and standout performances helped decide the contest.
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Stallings Confirms Deal Man Charley Deal At Third Base
Charlotte article reports manager Stallings is confident Charley Deal will be the Braves regular third baseman. The slight built player has impressed critics with his bunting and fielding during training. His absence with a strained leg has been felt, but he is expected to prove himself soon.
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Athletics Win Third Straight in City Race
Connie Mack's Athletics defeated the Phillies 2 to 1 to clinch a strong hold on the city title. The inter league race stands three wins for the Mackmen and two for the house of Doom with two matches remaining.
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Pennock Drives Athletics Past Phillies With Ninth Inning Run
Southpaw Herb Pennock opened the ninth with a triple and scored on Eddie Murphy's single as the Athletics beat the Phillies 2 to 1. Cravath's double Reed's single and Killifer's sac fly produced Philadelphia's lone run. The game featured three errors, 13 batters faced by Shawkey, and Pennock notching the win with a two-base hit earlier and a double play in the field. The Athletics travel to Brooklyn for a two game series while New York Americans visit Philadelphia.
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Deal Emerges As Corner Infield Power For Boston
The Boston team gains value from Providence import Deal who overcame a slow start to hit reliably. Known as Chuck, he fields clearly and releases the ball swiftly, drawing praise for speed comparable to or beyond Evers and Maranville. His hitting improved against Atlanta pitching, driving balls hard and far.
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Yale selects crews for varsity eight trial race
Captain Bayne Denegre organized the training table at Yale with two full eights and four substitutes to remain over Easter. Coach Guy Nickalls will formally pick the varsity eight after tomorrow's two mile race between the existing crews, with Billy Crocker and Jack Appleton stroking the boats.
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Red Sox Invited to Opening Night at Colonial Theatre
Thomas W. Ryley and Thomas B. Lothian invited Bill Carrigan and his Red Sox party and Clark Griffith with the Senators to attend a Colonial Theatre showing of The Queen of the Movies on Tuesday evening April 14, opening the American League season in Boston.
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Military League Forming With State Militia Teams
A military baseball league is being formed from state militia companies. It is expected to have a dozen or more teams. Plans were discussed at a Cambridge armory meeting with four companies represented, with final action next Sunday afternoon.
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Dodgers Take Fourth Game of Spring Series
New York April 7 Brooklyn tied the spring series with the Yankees today winning the fourth game 5 to 4. McHale pitched for the Yankees and Reulbach for Brooklyn as both teams matched zeroes until late, but errors by the Yankees cost them the game.
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New Yorkers and Superbas Near Fifth Game Showdowns
Luther Cook misplayed two easy flies turning into doubles that drove runs. Boone debuted at second base for Hartzell and, while error charged on a slow roller, impressed with his defense. Fritz Maisel snagged a foul ball near the grandstand and threw out a runner. Dick Egan shone at short for the Superbas and Stengel made a clutch catch in right. The teams set to play a decisive fifth game Saturday.
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Medford High Lynn Classical Baseball Postponed
The Medford High School and Lynn Classical High School baseball game scheduled for yesterday afternoon at Medford was postponed due to wet grounds.
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Red Sox Hold Fast Through Rainy Outlook in Indianapolis
April 7 report from Indianapolis notes heavy rain forces postponement of play and a training focus. Sox plan to resume bat order with Speaker Lewis Gardner by Thursday and travel to Dayton for a practice and game view.
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Red Sox Notes and Baseball Banter From The Era
Duke Reilly leads last season in batting and steals, with Marsans debacle over Reds purchase halted by Flendricks. Matt Zeiser cites Dr. Green’s liniment. Greenie’s claim soaks Zeiser’s shirt and windups. Crandall of Indianapolis resembles his famed brother and errs. Lynch hosts in Indianapolis with Mayor Bell. Lynch heads New England Mayors Club.
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Clabby to Fight 3 Bouts in Australia
Jimmy Clabby of Hammond Indiana, a middleweight, left for Australia with his manager to fight three bouts. He remains a probationer under a three year suspended sentence from the Los Angeles Police Court after a street brawl. Police Judge White granted permission to travel for engagements with a prompt return expected.
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Coffey and Wells Set to Fight for British Heavyweight Title
Arrangements completed for Jim Coffey and Bombardier Wells to meet for the British heavyweight championship. The bout is scheduled for June 29 in London under the National Sporting Club auspices.
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Yale Baseball Team Heads South For Five-Game Norfolk Trip
Yale's 20 man baseball squad sails from New Haven for a Southern trip beginning in Norfolk Virginia. Five games are scheduled all at Norfolk except for a meeting with the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
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