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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
10
Boston fans express regret at Criger's exit from the Red Sox while recognizing Spencer's arrival as a strengthening move. Viewpoints vary on Criger's past form, but most supporters expect Spencer to bolster the catching staff and pitcher development.
Boston shoppers flock to George's Garments offering misfit and uncalled for garments redesigned by top tailors. Prices span $10 to $100 for sack suits overcoats and tuxedos with names such as Werner Brooks Stadler and Decker of Chicago. Readily altered for a perfect fit and open evenings since 1879.
New York December 10 baseball newsmen linger in lobbies as managers players and magnates argue in secret sessions without any sensational outcomes. The American league closes its session today while the National league will finish tomorrow afternoon.
Clarke Griffith appears set to sign with Cincinnati by 2 PM tomorrow, potentially clearing the path for Roger Bresnahan to seek the St. Louis Cardinals managerial post. The talks involve Billy Herrmann budget terms, while other trades face delays as elder league discussions continue tonight.
The American league adopts a rule allowing runners to advance only one base on balls hit into the stands at Boston Detroit St Louis Washington and Philadelphia. Teams must warm up 40 minutes before a game 30 for the visitors 10 for the home club Umpires supervise field duties at game time The league closes its session while the national meeting resumes today Griffith to manage Cincinnati Bresnahan to St Louis potential move. Dahlen matter unresolved.
Patrick McCarthy notes Criger's decline and questions Boston's gain. He praises Spencer, stating Criger's shoes cannot be filled and that Spencer is about the best possible option given the circumstances.
Lou Criger, longtime Boston catcher, helped build the early major league team with Cy Young and other stars. The piece recalls his peak years through 1908, his illness in 1906, and notes his move to the St. Louis Browns to pair with Young, forming a legendary battery rivaling Clarkson Kelly or Baldwin.
Boston and Detroit batteries of the era faced rivals including Pittsburg and New York. Criger's catching paired with Spencer showed near parity in 1908 with Criger earning more assists and a strong defensive presence. The piece notes historical shifts including Dineen and Criger in 1909 and changes in uniform and team branding.
Charles F. Barker, national checker champion from this city, who recently defended his title against Joseph Drouillard in Kansas City, is challenged by Newell W. Banks of Kansas City for a $1000 a side match. The bout is expected to be staged in Boston.
The Brookline Gymnasium Association will field a full team in the BAAG Games and may also enter a relay unit.
Harvard's Cercle Francais presents two one act farces in Jordan Hall at 2 30 and 8 o'clock. L'Affaire de la Rue de Loureine and La Famille Poisson are the selections with M Hdouard and H Darmand coaching the troupe as they debut since October.
Waltham Citizens Association plans an annual banquet for the Waltham High School football team featuring Walter Camp as guest of honor. After last year’s scheduling clash, organizers will set the date after Christmas to ensure Camp can attend, adding a genuine college football atmosphere to the event.
Thirty five Harvard hockey candidates reported at Hammond’s pond in Brookline for a fast scrimmage. Two squads played a match with high scoring noted, coach Winsor present. Stadium rink construction progresses with two of five rinks completed awaiting freezing. Manager Cate and Captain Willetts head to New York for Intercollegiate league meeting.
Revere High kicks off a bold basketball season led by Professor Fisher with a home clash against Boston College at Revere High Gym. The schedule lists games through February with several open dates and aims to arrange March matchups with other school teams.
Brookline Gymnasium Athletic Association track committee plans two cross country runs to end the outdoor season. A two mile event for Brookline schoolboys under 16 is scheduled for Saturday December 19 at 3 pm with cups and prizes for the top five. Entries close December 17. The course runs from the gym on Gorham avenue through Greenough Washington Park Vernon Marion Beacon and Tappan streets finishing on the outdoor track. A four mile Brookline High School boys race is planned for the following week.
Arthur Duffey discusses naming myths around cyclist Albert Edward Wills and his clash with Hughy MacLean in a 20 mile Park Square rink race. Shrubb, a schoolmate, will start the event, promising an international gathering and a lively summer ball debate. Meanwhile colleges weigh summer ball practice amid intercollegiate contests. Harvard Yale Dartmouth Columbia Boston College Tech and others prepare winter basketball matchups and a keen interscholastic rivalry oversight.
Harvard hosts the sophomore and freshman teams in the first interclass game at Hemenway gym at 4 this afternoon. The sophomore squad features players from last year’s freshman championship quintet and is favored to beat the freshmen. Junior vs senior follows tomorrow with the final game to conclude the championship Monday.
Jack Blackburn defeated Jack Robinson of Chicago and McKay McDonough of Brooklyn in the windup of the Broadway A Cottonign in Philadelphia. The first bout came easily for Blackburn while the second tested him, with Robinson matching him early before Blackburn surged in the third.
Al Delmont the Boston featherweight and Willie Jones formerly of New York now in Baltimore fought 15 fast rounds at Eureka Athletic Club. Referee Jack McGuigan of Philadelphia called it a draw. Delmont, experienced, met a younger challenger who pressed hard in the late rounds.
Preparations are under way for the annual ball of the Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus to be held at the Hotel Somerset on February 15 1909. The committee includes Walsh McGee Loughlin Connolly Brennan Coon Connolly Corbett Day Early Fitzgerald Harkins Hayes Hogan Hughs McBride McCann McFayne McGlinchy Nulty Prouty Reade Redgate Riley Shannon Sullivan Winn.
The report states Moran won the sprint for the Lawson Moran team in the 24 hour race last Christmas, beating Lawson. It notes question about amateur swimming races at upcoming Sportsmen's Show and A A U registration procedures via J Frank Facey and George Brown. Also includes brief Q and A on boxing matches and card games.
John L Sullivan accuses the Burns Johnson heavyweight bout in Sydney on December 26 of being a sham. He criticizes Burns for facing a colored challenger and questions motives while defending Burns to some extent. Moran of England debuts in New England facing Frankie Neil after solid showings. Moran impresses with speed in six round pace that challenges opponents.
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