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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
7
Melrose High will leave the Suburban league for three years and join the Mystic Valley league next fall due to football team struggles. The baseball squad is expected to compete in the Suburban this spring despite past football declines.
Coach George McPheters builds around six veterans led by Cohen who is captain and regular first baseman. Infield includes Milton at second Roedes at short and Deiler at third with Monegan and Leonard in the outfield. Murray is ineligible while Whally has left, opening spots for new material and a strong pitcher battery led by Grant and Scarborough. Schedule runs April 17 to June 17 with games in Melrose Malden Lynn Cambridge Everett Medford Somerville and Rindge.
New York April 12 The Assembly rules committee in Albany rejected legalizing Sunday baseball while promoters of the International League announce full organization for a 140 game season. Franchises remain in Toronto Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Binghamton Jersey City Newark and Baltimore with four managers named Dan Howley George Wiltse P J Donovan and Arthur Irwin. New financial backing for Newark and Syracuse is reported and no further league applications will be considered. The day’s sessions concentrated on schedule planning and holiday date divisions with delays noted.
Despite stormy weather, a strong attendance attended the Concord High School Athletic Association opening performance. Three plays celebrating the allied nations were staged by students. The shows will repeat tomorrow night with proceeds supporting the high school athletic teams.
A urging public notice encourages individuals to purchase a Liberty bond personally and display the supporting button on their vest, emphasizing personal contribution over observing others.
Last night's storm did not deter fans at the Commercial A. C. weekly meeting as four strong bouts entertained. The feature bout saw Joe Demaries of Franklin meet the burly Joe Rivers of Gloucester, with Rivers delivering a decisive victory.
In a 10 round bout Demaries was knocked out by Rivers who dominated early and late, with Demaries floored in the eighth and unable to answer the count. The card also featured Downes defeating Woods in seven, Powers outpointing Goula, and De Angelis teaching Mansfield in an eight round prelim.
CAMP DEVENS April 12 Predic tions as to the point of attack and daily advance of the great German drive made a week before the first blow was struck by Brigadier General F D Evans commanding the 152d Infantry Brigade have come true in all but one or two minor points The general marked maps with flags to show positions and progress and predicted that the Germans would move to woods and water for advantage in the western front He said it would be interesting to see how near right his predictions are and explained he studied reports from abroad and Washington and used known tactics to deduce the move would occur at the most advantageous points
The Harvard varsity and freshman baseball squads held daily practice in the cage at Soldiers Field yesterday due to a severe storm. The varsity and freshman game was postponed to a later date. Infielders were drilled by Coach Duffy followed by a chalk talk. Practice for both squads continues through spring recess ahead of the two week season start.
April 12 at Camp Devens two thousand Southern Black draftees witnessed snow for the first time. They played in the cold, threw snowballs, and were largely kept inside after Colonel H. R. Perry suspended outside duties to acclimate them, maximizing their leisure time indoors.
Two colored service battalions will be formed as the 519th and 620th with 1000 men each under majors and white noncommissioned officers. Elmer Campbell of Florida becomes the first colored trooper to die at the cantonment from pneumonia. Twenty four draft evaders arrive, 11 from Boston and 13 from Providence. A morning depot brigade review may occur if weather permits, with 10,000 soldiers to be reviewed by Major General Hodges and Colonel Perry. Engineers begin a Nashua River bridge despite weather, aiming for a 70 foot by 12 foot structure strong enough for artillery. Dividends across exchanges total 16557.89, with high-water marks reaching 22565.53 in the period ending Feb 24. Seven New England nurses depart for embarkation and further training. Five captains transfer to the depot brigade after serving as machine gun instructors.
The Boston Red Sox return to town after a rough voyage from New Orleans to Boston. Players, long in tropical glare, arrive to snow and slush at Back Bay station. Manager Barrow resigns to the inevitable but drills the team aboard the train. Fenway Park drills planned for today or tomorrow ahead of the big Monday opener.
The article discusses expectations for a new Boston service Marathon relay, comparing it to the long-running annual Marathons and stressing the need for familiarity with relay stations. It notes George Brown’s course outlines, Buck Freeman’s umpiring return, potential bouts in New York, and Colonel Joe Miller’s views on a St Paul Willard Fulton event in a 20 round distance.
Charley Herzog faces a reporting dilemma as he weighs reporting. Johnny McGraw's ice water looks signal tense times while Herzog leans toward joining the Braves fold. George Foster seeks 600 dollars to pitch for Matty's Red Legs but Matty Cincinnati balks. Foster must lower demands to play.
Final arrangements for the Boston Service Marathon relay were completed by Chairman Babb of the athletic committee. The start will be from Ashland near Stevens Corner at 10:30 next Friday morning with 1 cent relay stations every 2 1 2 miles along the course, including Oldwell Hopkinton Road Draenore Farm Grady's Garage Natick Wellesley College Gymnasium Wellesley Hills Newton Hospital Commonwealth Avenue Crowell's Garage St John Seminary Brighton St Paul Street Brookline and finish at the B A A clubhouse.
Eddie Collins the Chicago White Sox second baseman was diagnosed with tonsillitis and ordered to return to Chicago by his doctor. He was en route to the city today for treatment and rest.
Detroit Americans defeat Cincinnati Nationals with an 8 to 1 victory in one game as Mitchell, Erickson, and Stanage stand out. Eller and Allen contribute in the same matchup.
The national championship semifinal between Tall River Rovers and West Hudsons of Harrison New Jersey, set for tomorrow in Tall River, has been postponed to April 20 due to unsettled weather conditions.
Pirates overwhelm Tennessee in Knoxville as Cooper Harmon Hamilton and Straw lead Pittsburg Nationals to a 15 0 victory. Leek Crumblies and Massengale also contribute across the contest.
Des Moines report shows Earl Caddock heavyweight champion winning the first fall over John Olin with a toe hold in 54 minutes 10 seconds in the April bout.
In Chattanooga on April 12 the New York Giants defeated the Cleveland Indians 5 to 1 in an exhibition game. Pitchers Wilkinson Enzmann Billings Tesreau Barnes and Rariden McCarty appeared for the Giants while the Indians lineup included players not specified in the report.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to aid the war effort by buying bonds. It frames American soldiers fighting in France as sacrificing for others and asks readers to contribute financially to support victory and the troops.
Cheshiro delivered the decisive wild pitch in the opening game of a 1904 double header between the Yankees and Red Sox, sealing defeat for his club. The question notes legal Sunday play in New York and mentions Stuffy Mechnis aged 28, who played for the Athletics from 1909 through last season. In the Coogan-Butler contest, Butler took the decision.
Liberty Loan bond selling will be pushed at all major league games from opening day next Tuesday through May. Each player who sells a $50 bond earns one point, with the top scorer winning a prize from the Second Federal Reserve District loan committee. The plan was originated by Marty McHale, a former American league pitcher now serving as a lieutenant of engineers.
The English High School released its baseball slate with games against Rindge Tech Milton Academy St Marks Groton Brockton Boston College High Commerce St Johns Dorchester Boston Latin and Dorchester. Open dates are May 8 May 21 May 24.
In yesterday's handball championship game Cotter Prendergast defeated Goode Glynn with Bill Mullen refereeing. Next Monday James O Brien and Representative Driscoll face Hamrock Russell, while Harney O Brien meet Kiley White.
Counsel for Dr. Almon Cooper of Brookline in a $25 000 damages case against Boston contractor Charles T. Cutter claims Cutter’s suit alleging alienation of his wife should have interrogatory answers erased from the record. The defense seeks Cutter to file new and fuller responses in Suffolk Superior Court.
Mr Cutter sues Dr Cooper claiming he ruined his marriage by curing Mrs Cutter and alienating her affections. Dr Cooper admits divorce in 1913 and says he later married Mrs Cutter, while Cutter’s interrogation recounts a 1886 marriage and later desertion. The Norfolk County case remains contested and unresolved.
The Braves arrived in Richmond after a Petersburg trip and planned an exhibition game in Washington with the Senators tomorrow afternoon. The team spent some leisure time in Richmond before the game.
The Braves await a dry field after three days of inaction as Chief Stallings travels to Washington to seek an exemption for his cattle expert. Hughes and Ragan may start for Boston against the Senators, with John Henry returning from the ex-Senator’s side. If weather holds, the team will move to Philadelphia. otherwise they will press on with travel by Pullman to reach Washington by morning.
Varsity and freshman oarsmen had practice called off yesterday afternoon due to severe weather. Coach Bill Haines gave a blackboard talk, while first varsity and regular freshman boats will train during recess on the Charles River. Other crews are excused until after vacation, with plans for the spring regatta on May 11 or 25.
In Brooklyn on April 12 a scheduled exhibition game at Ebbets Field between the New York Americans and the Brooklyn Nationals was postponed due to a snowstorm. The teams, arena, and date appear in the report with emphasis on weather causing the delay.
A wartime appeal urges readers to support the Liberty bond drive as a means to back national efforts. The message frames the bond purchase as part of broader wartime mobilization and hints at public health themes while urging personal contribution.
Lincoln April 12 A St Paul Nebraska draft board announced Grover Cleveland Alexander has not yet been called for military service. Howard county exemption clerk K D Bahensky said the star Cub pitcher has not received orders to enter government service under the second draft.
The Howard county exemption board does not yet know if Alexander will be called or when. Reports said the star pitcher had been selected to report to Camp Funston on April 26 as part of the second draft. Cubs owner Charles H. Weeghman acknowledged a $6000 signing bonus was paid to Alexander for joining the club this season.
Grover Cleveland Alexander said he was surprised to be called into the army in Guthrie Oklahoma but declared he was ready to report. He hoped to pitch the opening game in St Louis next Tuesday. Manager Fred Mitchell called the loss to the Chicago club a big one but promised to make the best of it.
Joplin Missouri April 12 Hugh Walker of Kansas City and Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin boxed 12 rounds to a draw here tonight.
Taunton April 12 Harry Condon of Brooklyn was knocked out by Terry Brooks of Boston in the fourth round of a scheduled 12 round boxing match. Condon was in poor condition after a recent Lynn battle and Brooks held the advantage throughout the bout.
Mann A. Lum of Madison New Jersey is named Wesleyan track coach for the season. A former Penn State star he captained the 1913 team and held a 4 minute 81 second mile record. He will begin coaching duties immediately.
Harry C. Hallenbeck a longtime turf figure in the United States died suddenly of paralysis at his Red Bank home at 66. He owned Meadow Brook Farm at Shrewsbury and trained famed horses including the Finn the Tron Duke and Adams Express. He leaves a widow and one son.
If snow clears quickly tonight through tomorrow afternoon the scheduled game at Concord will be played on the Middlesex diamond between Middlesex School nine and the Boston High School of Commerce team.
The Concord High School baseball team will play no game this afternoon as Waltham High School cancelled its game for Saturday and Concord cannot secure an opponent since baseball has been given up at Watch City high school.
St. Louis Americans, record 6-9-4, prepare to meet the St. Louis Nationals in a game featuring pitchers Shocker Sotheron Davenport and Nanamaker Meadows Sher dell Packard May Howard and Gonzales.
Navy yard club led by Jack Barry will not play Tufts nine this afternoon at Braves Field due to unseasonable weather. Management canceled the game yesterday afternoon.
Troy New York April 12 John J Evers second baseman of the Boston American League Club stopped at his home here on his way north for the season opener He denied rumors that he was through with baseball and said he never felt better in his life
Guthrie Oklahoma April 12 Chicago Nationals posted 13 14 3 University of Okla 0 3 5 Hendrix and Daly Meadows and Gentry.
Seventeen race horses valued at about fifty thousand dollars perished when a large Bowie race track stable burned early today. An exploding lamp was blamed for starting the fire.
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