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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
13
The American Association moved to pass legislation to ban the spit ball and emery ball and all other illegal pitches, saying the change will settle long running disputes between batters and managers in both the American and National leagues.
The article surveys the long debate over banning the spitball and other doctored pitches, noting its impact on hitting and the game. It cites players and teams across the majors, mentions minor league advances, and highlights Larry Lajoie's return to Boston as a key outline of 1918 expectations.
Tonight in Symphony Hall the Naval Relief Society ball is held to aid the Naval Relief Society. Commandant William R. Rush will escort Mrs Samuel W McCall wife of Governor McCall as naval officers appear in full dress in a rare sight outside the navy yard.
Impromptu winter racing at the Charles River Speedway drew crowds as the Metropolitan Driving Club forewarned no official meet. A highlight pitted J F Fitzgeralds speedway performer Alice Bingen against Benzol owned by Rev Father McGraw of Providence, with McGraw driving to win. The club plans to announce the official season opening soon.
Lew Tendler the Philadelphia southpaw stopped Johnny Russo of New Orleans and New York in the fifth round for a knockout verdict. The semi final saw Joe Demaries beat Kid Thomas after eight rounds, while Charley Miller and Young Bergin drew in six. Teddy Murphy defeated Young Chodo in six in the prelims. Next week Mel Coogan meets Freddie Yelle in the feature bout.
Officers and men in new National Guard organizations formed across states are subject to draft as individuals. Organizations recognized by the militia bureau may still not be drafted until War Department orders designate them. The policy was declared in a communication to the adjutant general from Brigadier General J Mel Carter in Washington.
Harvard will do without its informal track team this year unless more candidates come out after the Christmas vacation.
Coaches Donovan and Farrell work daily at Soldiers Field with 25 plus candidates for middle distance events. Veterans have returned, but a shortage of field event specialists may threaten the Crimson’s spring prospects. Freshman relay squads poised to challenge Yale and Princeton freshmen, marking Harvard’s sole official sport entry this season.
Western athletic directors push grenade throwing bayonet contests and wall scaling into track events at Harvard and other colleges next year to boost military preparation. Harvard Crimson notes intercollegiate rivalry could energize reserve officers training and broaden athletic practice for war tasks and fitness.
Ape Doc Army Tommy Robson of Malden meets England’s Ted Kid Lewis in a 12 round welter bout at Unity Cycle A C Lawrence on Christmas afternoon. Several boxing notes follow including Willard Fulton prospects, Morgan vs Britt rematch, Jackson’s struggles, Fitzsimmons Shannon title, Campbell Kilonis bout and Goulette vs Cyclone Ross card.
Boston whispers ponder Willard open to any bout for Red Cross while Fred Fulton vows to face Big Jess for money or marbles in Boston. The piece also notes Camp Devens building a Madison Square Garden sized track, Red Sox roster shifts, and recent ring bouts involving Benny Leonard and Sam Langford.
The article recalls Jimmy Strunk’s 1908 start with Shamokin in the Atlantic league, then his 1909 season with the Athletics before a Milwaukee stint and return to the Athletics the next year. It notes Connie Mack’s control and mentions intercity bouts staged by the Boston Athletic Association on January 7 with amateur and professional athletes competing, raising questions about outside competition for the two classes.
Sam Langford of Boston and Bill Brennan of New York City seek a bout with Jess Willard the heavyweight champion. They propose meeting on Willard's terms and giving all receipts to the Red Cross. Officials say the match could be held wherever Willard chooses.
The annual meeting of the national basketball rules committee, set for Dec. 21 in New York, is postponed to Dec. 26. The change is due to Dec. 28 athletic meetings that committee members may wish to attend.
Ernest F E Viano of 110 Bedford Street Lexington, a standout athlete at Lexington High School in baseball, football and hockey, has enlisted in the Quartermaster Corps of the United States Army and is now down South. His brother Fred V Viano has enlisted in the Aviation Corps as a motor inspector.
The inquiry seeks the length of Amos Strunk's life. It notes interest in his years of birth and death and overall lifespan. Further details depend on source records for exact dates.
Boston College coach Bob Fowler, his squad, and ex-Exeter star Corrigan practiced on the new rink at University Heights. The ice is in top condition as Fowler outlined offensive and defensive plans for upcoming operations. Maloney has been drafted and the student athletic council will manage until after the holidays when a new manager is elected.
Captain Bernard Healey announces the Boston College High hockey squad for the new season. Only three veterans remain from last year as Duffy and O'Brien hold over. Manager O'Brien schedules contests across January and February with open dates awaiting arrangements.
New York December 18. Professional baseball is an antidote to spiritual low mood during wartime and should continue. Ball players should offer themselves wholeheartedly to the service of the great league of allied nations, according to National Baseball League management.
The National League meeting in this city adopted resolutions praising recreation to sustain morale during the war. It declares baseball the most beneficial pastime and urges the profession to offer itself to support allied nations in their time of need.
Braves president Percy Haughton predicts a league wide tidal wave of trades before the baseball off season ends. He says clubs will realign rosters and push for backstops, with war conditions forcing alterations in attitudes toward player sales and travel constraints becoming a major factor.
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