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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
7
The champion Red Sox arrived in New York just before 8 PM after a five hour run from Scranton Pennsylvania. Shorten and McNally were allowed to linger until tomorrow while Lewis was already on hand.
Snow and freezing weather menace Wednesday plan as Red Sox prepare at Fordham College while New York’s Highlanders Dodgers game canceled. Ernie Shore may start. Ruth or Dutch Leonard possible if warm spells return. Frazee awaits Connie Mack word on Philadelphia trade and possible infield outfield swap.
A brief item pokes at Quincy cigars noting the modern dictionary's few applicable definitions for smoke. It mocks fleeting uses and poor drafts and ends with the playful price 10c.
In Scranton on April 9 cold weather halted the exhibition between the Red Sox regulars and Yannigans. Barry refused to showcase the world champions as the day was too raw. Players departed for New York while others stayed behind for travel and rest. plans include a final drill at Fordham or Columbia if conditions improve.
A column notes J Albert Davis of England Manufacturing in Detroit renewing ties in Boston and Amesbury while building auto accessory business in Michigan. George W McNear of Bay State Automobile Association gains renown as a hunter shipping Sparrowhawks from Lilly II. A Conshocken correspondent warns of a looming “villain of motordom.” Boston guardsmen brace for action as snowdrifts trap horses but motor trucks move goods.
Takawichi, famed Jap Bone Breaker, will challenge Will Bingham’s unbeaten run in a finishing match at the Grand Opera House Thursday night. Also lined up are Tofalos’ Greek supporters against Hilmer Johnson, the Swedish heavyweight, while Renato Gardini’s Italian admirers promise turnout. Cyclone Burns joins the San Francisco elimination series after Western dates failed to be postponed.
The National Baseball Commission found the transfer of pitcher John T. Woods from Portsmouth to Detroit null and void because two physicians said he would be unfit for service for at least six months. Portsmouth must refund $1600 to Detroit.
Detroit Americans defeated Toledo in an exhibition at Toledo 8 to 5. Batteries were Ehmke Mitchell Jones Yee Bailey Schull Bresnahan and Sweeney. The hampered recap notes unclear fragments following the score.
Boston braces for a delayed start as snow postpones the Braves opening at Braves Field. Mike Massey, Johnny Evers' understudy, sees his first snow ever. Other notes cover Army Navy schedules, injuries, and prep sports disruptions across New England.
Boxing gossip notes Willard enlisting with rope, Darcy becomes citizen refuting slacker claims, and a Grand Opera House benefit features Billy Smith. Card also lists Leo Crevier versus Mickey Burns, Joe Eagan versus Kid Graves, Chippy Murphy vs Kid Henry, Langford versus Thompson, Robson vs Badoud, Simons title claim, and Lippe pairing Smith with Carey for a 20 round New Orleans bout.
If April 19 is rained out the marathon will still run on Patriots Day with the men starting at noon at Ashland. Francis Oulmet has been ruled a professional. The Braves versus Tufts game will not be rescheduled this month. Kinley of Mt. Hermon did not compete at Yale and now heads the X Ray department at Forsyth Dental Infirmary. Bob Fowler has turned pro and cannot compete in the Marathon.
The National League released umpire assignments for the season opener. April 11 games list O Day and Bransfield at Brooklyn Byron and Quigley at Boston Klem and Emslie at Chicago and Rigler and Orth at Cincinnati.
Robert Quinn, formerly with the Columbus Ohio American Association club, succeeds Branch Rickey as manager of the St Louis Americans.
Snow ends planned exhibition as Brooklyn Nationals play New York Americans and three preseason games are scrubbed due to unplayable weather.
James McAuley, infielder, is released by the Pittsburg National League club to the St. Louis Nationals. Pittsburg asked for waivers and St. Louis refused to waive, transferring McAuley to the Nationals.
Snow delays may push the baseball game between Concord High School and Company K Ninth Regiment M. N. G. of Clinton to a later date at the Concord playground. If not feasible this afternoon, a late week date will be used.
As April snows blanketed Braves Field, Earl Blackburn was reported transferred to the Chicago Cubs, altering the Braves' catching lineup.
Waivers were sought on a young catcher as Boss Fred Mitchell of the Cubs eyed the player. Blackburn, a former Brave, is expected to be valuable to Mitchell under the player limit. Stallings plans roster pruning this week, while Providence’s International League club shows interest. If Blackburn fails, Egan may pursue Arthur Rice or Willard McGraw. Snow cleanup delays opening ceremonies, now slated for Soldier's and Sailor's Day with flags, Navy personnel, a band, and plane exhibition pending weather.
New York Giants defeated the Indianapolis American Association squad 3 to 0 in Indianapolis. Batteries Perritt Smith Schupp McCarty Gibson Fillingim Falkenburg Gossett.
Cleveland Amercans defeated the Columbus Ameri can Association team 8 to 1 here today scoring all runs in the first four innings off Lowdermilk. Cherveland and Selediet provided limited hits as Columbus struggled on offense. Batteries included Klepfer Boehling Bagby and O Neill for Cleveland with Lowdermilk George and Leman on Columbus.
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