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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
19
Almy reports on boxers like McCoy Chip and Levensky with April bouts in New York and Webster. He also reviews Athletics prospects, Connie Mack’s pitching staff and Schang's catching, noting overconfidence lessons from last season and a strong, experienced core.
Baseball column argues the Philadelphia Athletics, led by manager Connie Mack, present the strongest team in the American League with solid pitching and a deep lineup. It notes key players Eddie Murphy Oldring and Strunk, praises infield and catching corps, and warns only major injuries to Collins or Baker could let another club challenge.
At the Howard Atheneum the rivals of Cora Livingston prepare for a friendly wrestling night. Grace Devon to wrestle Fanny Lewis of Brockton, with Devon predicting victory and Lewis confident of a challenge. Livingston will face the winner of that bout tonight.
Crand Rapids Mich April 9 Stuart E Knappen representing the Chicago Federal league club today made another move in the baseball struggle in United States District Court when he presented additional references to Judge Clarence W Sessions in the Killifer injunction case Judge Carpenter who is acting for the Philadelphia National league on behalf of Catcher Killifer already has cited further authorities for the court s consideration It is not probable Judge Sessions will deliver his decision before Saturday
Concord High School defeated Browne & Nichols School 2 to 0 at Browne & Nichols Field in Cambridge yesterday afternoon. The fifth inning rally by Concord sealed the win as Browne & Nichols misplayed defense.
The Federal league lured Earl Hamilton from the St. Louis Americans to Kansas City, signaling a front in a growing conflict with organized baseball. Hamilton joins Kansas City as manager George Stovall promises salary guarantees and expects him to play this season. Hamilton’s three year pact echoes his prior three year deal with the St. Louis Browns.
April 9 Chicago reports Ban Johnson says the American League will pursue Heart Hamilton, formerly of the St. Louis Americans, who jumped to the Kansas City Federals. Johnson vows to enforce the contract despite Hamilton’s signing of a liberal three year deal, calling the act a violation and a threat to baseball’s integrity. Johnson departs for Cincinnati after a meeting with D. L. Reeves.
President Hedges of the St. Louis Americans said Hamilton would not play with the Kansas City Federals. Hamilton is under a three year St. Louis contract, having served one third, with two years left. The leagues will do everything to stop him from playing for Kansas City.
In Kansas City on April 9 manager George Stovall and pitcher Earl Hamilton arrived after leaving the St. Louis Americans. Hamilton stated he would earn double his prior salary and grow tired of playing for glory, emphasizing money as the main motivation.
Stovall obtained a player from the St. Louis Americans with Federal league sanction. President Gilmore said organized baseball tried to wreck Stovall's Kansas City club by seizing Blanding and Baumgardner under contracts. He authorized Kansas City to deal with St Louis members, including those not signed.
Adlex A. C. of Boston fields fast 17 to 18 year old uniformed squads for an away contest. Player Fred Gillman of 14 Hartford Street Dorchester is noted in the listing.
A broad schedule unfolds from tomorrow through summer with the Cathedral Y M C A run, the B A A marathon, and the Penn relay carnival in Philadelphia. The college circuit follows including the New Englands and intercollegiates, with Halpin celebrated for trophies and Oxford and Australian connections generating interest among local fans.
Trainer Mack selects thirty eight men for Yale track. Abel Kiviat John Paul Jones and Norman Taber lead hopes to beat Princeton and Harvard and contend for intercollegiates. Johnny Mack is a tireless trainer at work behind the scenes.
The article notes Joe Choynski knocked out Jack Johnson's opponent John son in three rounds in Galveston Texas on February 25 1901. It also mentions lack of track meet announcements and spring training baseball stats.
Scores from games across Washington and Maryland to North Carolina and Alabama show Princeton, Georgetown, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia Military, Lehigh, and Notre Dame posting varied results. Several games were postponed due to weather and cold, including Columbus and Philadelphia matchups.
Every garment this season carries Filene warranty and value at the first price. Hundreds of men's silk half hose offered, black and colors with lifle heels soles and toes at 25 cents a pair. Buy before Saturday to avoid weekend crowds and walk through daily.
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