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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
13
The spring sports season faces disruption as service and college teams may not meet expectations under current operations. Ample ex-varsity players on service football squads who were seen as baseball prospects are likely to have left their posts before the national pastime begins.
The article notes most 1917 players will depart for military service in the spring, with many soldiers shipping to northern France and sailors to transatlantic lanes. Some commissioned officers may stay for training, keeping service teams strong, while new recruits will fill baseball roles as drafts continue.
Greek wrestler John Kilonis meets a deft Scot, Jock Campbell, at the Grand Opera House tonight. Campbell’s sponsors claim peak form and trickery unseen in Boston. Goulet and Cyclone Ross to decide best two of three falls.
The Arlington High School field hockey team will not hold its usual season end banquet. Instead the squad has donated the money normally used for the banquet to the YMCA war work fund, reflecting a shift in gratitude and support amid wartime.
Boxing writer confirms Frankie Britt holds a referee’s decision over Joe Morgan from a November 22, 1916 Manchester bout and a draw from February 9, 1917. The feature includes Mel Coogan’s injury postponing a Newport bout and mentions forthcoming matches at the Armory A. A. with Britt’s camp and Morgan’s managers respond.
As schedule committees plan for February and drafts loom, managers seek a viable 1918 lineup. Major clubs shuffle rosters. White Sox look least disrupted with star players near draft age or protected by dependents.
Arthur Duffey cites Willard Fulton as the only credible title challenger as boxing prospects rise nationwide. Wrestlers Gotch Lewis head the debate on legal holds while Harvard’s Donovan and Farrell navigate wartime limits. Amateur bouts on January 7 at Mechanics’ Building seek top entrants from BAA officials.
Chicago December 19 Grover Cleveland Alexander star pitcher says $10,000 should go to Philadelphia from his sale. he claims the public should know the situation. He notes Philadelphia paid $750 seven years ago and sold him for $50,000, arguing the workers who boosted his stock deserve compensation. He plans to return to St Paul Neb tonight and has not signed with Chicago.
Ralph W. Pendleton of Boston was elected Bowdoin College baseball captain for next year. He succeeds Orrin S. Donnell of Brunswick who enters military service. Pendleton has pitched two seasons.
Illinois Supreme Court sustains $2000 judgment for John P. Pfiester former pitcher of the Chicago Nationals. He claimed a telegram to the Milwaukee club of the American Association was never delivered costing him a pitcher’s spot.
The last Willard ring appearance was March 25 1916 when he outpointed Frank Moran in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden New York City. The Eastern league plans to start in 1918 but uncertain if it will finish. No current heavyweight wrestling champion. Lewis is closest claim to title.
A listing features full line pocket knives with fancy pearl handles and cigarette cases, leather cigarette pouches, wrist watches, fountain pens, and tobacco pouches attributed to Bill Wolds. The items appear in a small catalog or sale notice, likely from a local newspaper catalog.
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