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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
12
New York dispatch reports a delaying tactic in the National League scrap with Ward faction leading in votes from Chicago New York Brooklyn Philadelphia contingent on Fogel. Robison may trade for either side as stalemate looms with Ned HANLON name floated while directors delay balloting awaiting Horace Fogel’s disposition.
In a brief session the American League directors cleared Keeler Stallings of any sign tipping guilt and secured his job for another season with the New York club. The vote also awarded Detroit the 1909 championship and addressed other league actions including player transfers and contract reviews.
No action by the National League on electing a president. Ward commands support from Chicago New York Brooklyn and Philadelphia while Heydler has Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Boston. St Louis remains noncommittal and the outcome rests with President Robison. A president likely by Thursday or Friday. Hanlon mentioned as a compromise candidate. American League directors at a brief meeting end tipping scandal rumors.
Harvard's athletic committee approved the 1910 hockey and baseball schedules at a long meeting in the Union. The hockey slate lists 10 games and includes matchups with Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and others. the baseball schedule features 22 games with Virginia, Georgetown, Tufts, Holy Cross, Princeton, Yale, and more, with several changes from prior years.
A twelve round draw between Dave Deshler and Ray F Bronson of Indianapolis at the Armory A A. was contested after a prior similar result. Bronson’s bold start and aggressive style pressured Deshler, with judges and crowd split on the decision. Prelims featured Trainor over Gordon, while Maguire and Melia drew.
Last night at the Brookline Municipal Baths the Brookline G A A swim squad staged its first aquatic exhibition before more than 1500 spectators. Walter Newcomb won his heat and final, but did not match practice times. The egg and spoon race delighted the crowd as Kelley won without dropping the egg, while Henderson nearly matched him.
In Melrose on December 14 the Melrose High School basketball team opened its season with a 2 to 3 victory over Elm Hill Prep School at the local Y M C A gym.
In New York on December 14 Howard Smith dominated a fast ten round bout at the Brown A. C. venue. Danny Goodman had superior weight and reach but could not counter Smiths aggressive style and was outmatched throughout the bout.
Roxbury Latin School plans an ice hockey seven with Don Packard as captain and a promising roster. A schedule includes games with Melrose Newton Medford Malden Winchester Dorchester St Marks Milton Noble Greenough and Milton Academy as captains meet to discuss a new skating association.
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