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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
8
The headmasters athletic committee of Boston high schools warned players against connections with outside teams. They must sever outside ties or quit the school team. The rule targets boys playing for school five and outside organizations to avoid past amateur status issues.
Worcester Mass December report says Arthur K. Bartlett of Boston and Worcester Academy plans to enter Dartmouth College next fall. Bartlett, 19, will graduate in June and has a Sargent system strength score of 1477.2 points, with a 5 foot 11 3/4 inch frame and 189 pound weight.
Chicago December 14 The National Commission findings in the scalping case linked to the Detroit Chicago world series will be issued by Wednesday or Thursday at the latest. Harry Pulliam president of the National League said after meeting Ban Johnson president of the American League the pair then went to San Francisco to assist the Pacific Coast League in its effort to organize the California State League or impose reprisals.
Tufts College held its first class basketball games with the Sophomores defeating the Freshmen and the Seniors defeating the Juniors. Notable performances included Hatch Morse Wallace Ruseby Atwood Kimball Knight Carter and Chase among the scorers. Attendance was about 300 as 20 minute halves were played with referees Seede Knowlton and timers Chase and Wren.
The Latin School Dorchester High and M A N S West Roxbury High games set for today are cancelled and moved to Friday. Both contests will be played on the rescheduled date.
New York December 14 Dorando Pietri and Tom Longboat prepare for a Marathon at Madison Square Garden starting tomorrow night at nine. The 26 mile 385 yard race features rivals with contrasting styles and recent form as Floyd McFarland starts and Tim Hurst referees. Longboat carries betting edge as crowds gather from Canada and the United States.
Owen Moran of England meets Frankie Neil of California at the Armory A. A. tonight in Boston in a bout that could decide the English featherweight champion status. Moran previously defeated Neil in San Francisco and now aims to beat him again to avoid a blemish on his record.
The press recounts Roger Bresnahan's hurried exit from New York before becoming manager of the St. Louis club. At Madison Square Garden last Thursday night a pickpocket lifted a gold watch and $600 from Bresnahan, with Bresnahan admitting he should have carried less cash. John McGraw arranged Toledo travel and Christy Mathewson helped shore up his trip, as Bresnahan explains the incident to his wife.
Revere High basketball travels to Somerville High for its first open date contest. The game starts at 2 30 PM in Somerville gym with a large visiting crowd anticipated as Somerville debuts its fourth basketball team.
Teams from Griffith McWain and Balt Co rolled three strings on the New Boston alleys last night with Griffith McWain taking the win. Individual scores list Doucette, Dacey, Crane and others with totals around the four hundred mark.
In New Haven on December 14 Willie Lewis rebounded from a ninth round fall to dominate the final rounds against welterweight champion Harry Lewis. The crowd cried foul briefly after a knockdown, but the referee ruled no winner from the call. Preliminary bouts saw Abe the Newsboy and Morris Lemoyne draw, while Joe Doherty and Paddy Sullivan also fought ten rounds to a draw at 138 pounds.
The South Boston Athletic Club will hold its first cross country run on Christmas morning at 10 o'clock. Six miles from a street playground back to the start, the event attracts many entries and may rank with top New England Amateur Athletic Association meets. Open to all registered athletes. entry blanks from N. & Ray, Talbot Building, South Boston.
Burden of the N E T T team rolled 100 114 and 122 for a 336 series as his Corporation League group won three games at the Boston alleys. Other scores followed in the summary column.
Highland Club swept the events at Central Clule last night scoring 1519 points led by Foster whose top performance is highlighted by the final score.
Cottage Park Yacht Club won three points to one over Oxford Club on its alleys last night securing the second and third strings and the total pin fall. Hixon and Heys led the Oxford effort with scores around the 90s though the Yacht Club held the overall advantage across all three strings.
Washington reports that after quieting in Hayti all but one American naval vessel will withdraw from Hayti waters. The remaining ships will proceed to Guantanamo Bay for target practice.
Boston racing scene heats up as Major Taylor known as the black whirlwind arrives to pit his speed against Floyd McFarland in a trio of Park Square sprint events. German rider Walter Rutt weighs a match against McFarland, with conditions to sign only if fully fit.
The article reviews international athletic rivalries with Dorando Pietri and Freddie Welsh topping recent clashes, while Americans struggle against European champions. It notes Irish, Canadian, and British rivals as well as local stars Hughey MacLean and MacFarland Moran grabbing American wins.
The Harvard sophomore class basketball team defeated the juniors 24 to 17 to claim the class title. Miller and Webber starred for the sophomores with strong floor scoring, while Sheehan, Jordan and O Flaherty led the juniors.
Malden Y M O A and Quincy Y M A prepare for their annual indoor meet at the Malden gymnasium tomorrow evening. Events include the fifteen yard dash shot put eight potato race running high jump pole vault and the relay. The top team earns a silver cup and event winners receive silver prizes.
Holy Trinity A A defeated Cradock A C of Medford 31 to 18 at Casino Hall last evening. Geden led HT with four floor goals, Mueller and McKeon added multiple scores, and Geden and Sullivan contributed five fouls each. Time was 15 90 minute halves with Referee Martine Lorenz. Attendance 1900.
U. of P. faces Penn State in Philadelphia. Boston College meets New Hampshire State in Durham. N. H. R. M. T. S. plays Cushing Academy in Ashburnham. Boston College High vs Ballou and Hobigand at Boston College gym. St. Joseph meets St. Mark at St. Joseph's Hall West End. North End Union A. C. vs Fort Banks at North End.
Gertrude Binley becomes a regular in the John Craig stock company starting with The Circus Girl at Castle Square on Christmas Eve. The Boston native is already a local favorite from the Boston Theatre and a brief prior stint at Castle Square last season.
Ted Coy Yale captain and star fullback is expected to attend the Waltham High School football banquet in a guest of honor role. Walter Camp is also slated to be present. Today 17 team sweaters with “ws” were issued, funded by a $125 athletic association appropriation.
The Cornell athletic council released the 1909 baseball schedule with Harvard games on April 24 in Ithaca and June 12 in Cambridge. Yale, Williams, and Brown also appear in Ithaca, while Yale and Williams are set for New Haven and Williamstown. John H. Hoyle was named assistant to coach Charles E. Courtney to lead the freshman crew.
Chelsea boxer Jimmie Hanlon defeats Boston fighter Gus Ross over eight brisk rounds in Salem. Hanlon gains the decision as the eighth round features decisive exchanges and sharp blows.
The notice instructs readers to contact Winter Garden management for basketball game details at Park Square Rink. It also clarifies a Harvard versus Yale moment: Kennard kicked the goal while play continued, not a free kick.
Fall River defense stifles Brockton as Fall River wins 5 to 2. Key players include Cusick and Cashman for Fall River with Doherty and Jason for Brockton. Official details list Fouls by Farrell and Doherty, scoring sequence shows Fall River 5 Brockton 2.
Officials of the Worcester Automobile Club report the 210 mile reliability run finished in snow. Only one car, the Rambler driven by Robinson, scored a perfect zero penalties. several others earned varying penalties with many entrants failing to finish.
Providence polo team defeats Pawtucket 3 to 1 in a loose but exciting game. Lineup and summary list Providence players Curtis Cunningham Thornley McGillvary Pierce Menard Hardy Cameron Mallory and more. Pawtucket players not clearly shown.
In Emeryville California Firestone defeated Roseben in a seven furlong race today at odds of 15 to 1. Roseben had been a heavy favorite at 1 to 5 after prior easy wins.
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