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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
18
President Murlin announced he will remain at Boston University after addressing the third annual banquet of the College of Business Administration at the Hotel Vendome. He rejected rumors of an imminent transfer and expressed plans to stay for many years.
President Marlin hailed the new business branch and its budget as the largest in years. He urged graduates to prove their worth beyond degrees, while Dean Everett W. Lord predicted the school’s growth into a leading institution. Charles F. Dole emphasized liberal education and free speech as vital for Americans. About 250 students and friends attended, with dancing after the banquet.
Harvard undergraduates in the flying corps started a fundraising drive to lease an aviation field on Long Island for a year. They aim to raise $2500 with an appeal to 20 000 Harvard graduates. An airplane has not yet been purchased.
The Middlesex Club held a dinner in the Somerset ballroom denouncing the Wilson administration as Jim Crow copperhead and too proud to fight. Samuel J. Powers presided as Henry G. Wells, Martin G Brambaugh, and Judge Robert F Thompson spoke. Each addressed Grant's career as the dinner marked his birthday.
Medford High School defeated Needham High by 12 to 1. Early, Peckham, Danford, Prest and W Ballou led the offense with multiple runs and RBIs. Crowley, Booth, Tirrell and Ryan contributed in the field and at the plate as Medford poured on the runs.
Charley Brickley led Harvard backfield drills at Soldiers Field with T. J. Campbell assisting. A full Harvard coaching staff oversaw linemen quarterbacks and centers as Team A scored a field goal in a 15 minute scrimmage.
Al Shubert the fighting bearcat from New Bedford won a 12 round decision over Kid Goodman of New York at the Unity Club in Lawrence. Goodman substituted for Jimmy Murray and pressed Shubert to a fast pace. Shubert led at the finish and controlled the bout. In the eight round semi final Young Riley of Albany lost to Kid Thomas of Lawrence and Young Weinert fell to Billy Burke in five rounds.
Harry Ginsberg of Boston defeated William Corbett of Somerville to take the 115-pound title in the Medford A A tournament final at Pitman Hall. About 24 amateur bouts were held, with finals in 125, 185, and 145-pound classes.
Boston College scheduled to host the University of Vermont at Alumni Field in the first home game of the season. A new diamond has been laid out on the football field. Pitching options include Bob Gill or Halloran with Joe Curry possibly starting. Catching duties likely handled by Captain Joe Dee or Buck Donnelly.
Colby Colby class of 1914 formerly of Dorchester High was chosen last night as faculty coach of the Everett High athletic teams to succeed Cleo O'Donnell. He will begin with the football squad next fall.
Two outs in the fifth inning. Milton Academy versus N. and Greenough with listed players and stats. Highlights include Liedy’s two-base hit and Humphrey's three-base hit. Pitchers Tisdale and Lincoln led with high strikeout counts. Attendance 425.
Concord High School baseball team overwhelmed LaSalle of Waltham 17 to 0 yesterday afternoon. Heavy hitting and fielding miscues dominated the game as Bulger, Loftus, Mulcahy and Boyce led the offense while strong defense secured the shutout. Attendance was about 200.
Harvard defeated Colby 4 to 2 last afternoon at Soldiers Field in a low effort game. The Crimson had five hits and five base runners advancing to second, with four players moving to the next bag.
Harvard profited from errors and passes as Beal Whitney and Percy drove runs. Abbot scored on a Beal infield hit, while Reed misfired early and Coolidge drove in two more with a base hit. Colby managed two early runs but failed to threaten after the third. The final score was not stated.
Eddie Connors of St Johns Prep limited Peabody High to no runs as Cooney and Sughrue led the infield. Key hits included two-base marks by Cooney Callahan and Wallace and a three-base hit by Cooney. Final score 8 to 0 in the Danvers game.
Melrose High defeated Somerville High 9 to 2 on Somerville Field in a league match. Somerville scored first in the eighth. Nowell, Gately, Ross and Pendleton paid at bat for Melrose with multiple hits and drives. Kelleher struggled for Somerville as Melrose hitters supplied the bulk of the offense.
Braves edge Giants 3 to 2 on a chilly April afternoon. Rube Marquard could not stop Atlanta bats as the home team secured the win in a tight contest.
Tesreau struggles as Braves mount first and fourth inning rallies for three runs. McGraw's Giants squabble with umpire and bench as Tyler’s pitching keeps New York quiet beyond Merkle and Burns brief late threats.
Sherwood Magee returned to uniform and fieldwork after recovering from a broken wrist. He practiced in center field at the Braves' home park with the splint removed, showing free use of his hand.
In a game dominated by pitching and small ball, Monon and York clashed with key moments including Tyler’s two base hit and Burps' three base hits. The box score lists six strikeouts and a double play turned by Maranville to Evers to Konetchy, as Tesreau and Tyler worked the hill. Attendance was about 1,500.
The incident occurred after McGraw was ejected by Umpire Klem. McGraw confronted Klem with unprintable language and a provoked rush followed by Umpire Emilie stepping in to separate them. The moment drew a crowd and will be reported to President Tener.
The postponed game between Middlesex School of Concord and Groton School at Middlesex diamond could decide the 1916 private school baseball championship. Concord is favored in the afternoon contest.
Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman was seriously injured by a knee twist at second base in yesterday's game and will miss several days. Turner moves from third to short, Evans will play third.
New Haven April 27. Captain Black assembled 50 reported players for a 10 mile conditioning run today. Coaches Tad Jones and Mike Sweeney arrive Monday to direct spring practice.
American League games include Boston at New York Philadelphia at Washington Detroit at St Louis Chicago at Cleveland National League matchups feature New York at Boston Brooklyn at Philadelphia St Louis at Chicago Cincinnati at Pittsburg Eastern League schedules list Lowell at Simeeport Portland at Hartford Lawrence at New Haven Worcester at New London Lynn at Springfield with some misspellings.
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