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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
12
The St. John's Prep School football team of Danvers returned home with an ovation after defeating De Paul Academy 6 to 0 in Chicago last Saturday. Accompanied by teachers, coach, and supporters, the team drew cheers from fans.
The returning De Faul eleven were serenaded at South station with a mayoral welcome led by Mayor Curley. They met President Wilson at the White House after Chicago, with guides from Georgetown and Catholic University. Students will enjoy a holiday as St. John’s faculty grant time off.
Williams varsity basketball practice began at Laselle gym under Captain Hay. Freshman squad joined. two players graduated or injured, opening spots for Toolan Dempsey and Dempsey. Guards include H. W. Wright opposite Captain Hay as Vitter J. J., Patterson center.
Wellesley High School previews a speedy basketball lineup after last season’s state title. Candidates form a large squad as manager Harold T Coleman finalizes a schedule with games against Alumni Walpole Quincy Revere Winchester Winthrop Watertown Reading and more in an interscholastic league.
Tom Enwright captain of Harvard's 1918 freshman football team is reported improving after an appendicitis operation at Dez Brisay Hospital Back Bay. If progress continues he may leave hospital before Christmas. Varsity and freshman teammates visited him yesterday.
Eddie Collins, star second baseman of the Philadelphia Athletics, was sold to the Chicago White Sox for $25,000 in cash and two players to be named later. Collins signed a five year contract and will appear as a regular player, with speculation about his future role in management. The deal follows visits by Ban Johnson and Comiskey to Philadelphia and aims to bolster the White Sox against Walter Johnson and the Federal League challenge.
Edward Trowbridge Collins of the Athletics is sold to the Chicago White Sox for a record sum. A prominent Mack supporter claims Captain Ira Thomas’s selection as captain has disrupted the club and caused dissension among players while Connie Mack reportedly backs Thomas despite internal strife.
Local notice advertises Garmon Restaurant at 48 Washington Street Boston offering domestic and imported beers. The no frills listing highlights pricing and beverage options for patrons.
The report lists major moves in baseball including Eddie Collins sale to Chicago White Sox for about 25000 with two players to be named later. Washington gifts Mike Mitchell to New York Highlanders. New York American club sale failure. National League session opens and 21 man roster limit agreed. National Commission plans to counter the Federals. Clubs agree to start South after March 1 shortening spring training. Dooin and Magee possibly join the Beltimore Feds. Thomas is deposed. Gaffney elected Boston president.
A salesman touts a Velour hat with a bound edge as a new feature and stylish touch. He claims its quality rivals a $5 import, selling for $3, and invites customers to try it at Truly Warner's 327 Washington St with prepaid mail orders.
Chicago December 8 An informal announcement says Eddie Collins former Philadelphia second baseman will manage the Chicago Americans next year James Callahan the club's three year manager added he wishes Collins success and a world championship while delaying official confirmation pending a statement from Mr Comiskey expected tomorrow
A Pacific coast newspaper blames second baseman Collins for the Boston Braves series defeat through season long articles. Athletics captain Thomas says the pieces tipped inside plays, suggesting Collins helped the Braves circumvent the club. The clash hints Collins may leave the Athletics as Thomas asserts insider knowledge existed with the manager. Connie Mack previously opposed inside information reaching the public through players.
Colonel Jacob Ruppert of New York brewer refused to discuss reports he is negotiating to buy the New York American League baseball club. He said he did not care to say anything about the matter and arrived in French Lick for his health.
Brockton High School basketball opens practice today with over 75 players expected to report to Coach Arthur Staff as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
Harvard coach Percy D. Haughton spoke at the Harvard Union detailing his emphasis on interference and ball pursuit. He credited players and overlooked linemen for success, citing Bradlee and Coolidge as key figures in the Yale game narrative while praising team spirit and nerve.
Eddie Mahan, named captain for 1915, spoke briefly blaming Yale loss on others while praising teammates. Ernest Swigert protected teammates from cold by wrapping them in blankets, and Harvard students later viewed a moving pictures reel of the game in the Union. The tale echoed pride in Haughton system and its alleged secrets of success.
Announcement delayed the wrestling meet until tomorrow evening as half the students attend the freshman sophomore bag rush. The fencing meet is cancelled as plans shift to continue with the full squad.
William Devery, backer of the Jersey City club, visited Syracuse to gauge fan support for moving the Jersey City franchise. He met cues that Syracuse could host a Class AA International League team, with Salt City fans expected to back it. The plan is to secure Syracuse’s release from the New York State league without resistance.
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