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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1907
Page
8
A Cleveland report states Jim McGuire arranged Shaw's transfer to Chicago in place of McFarland. American League supporters expect Shaw to be a valuable addition for the Boston American team.
McFarland is viewed as a strong catcher for Criger behind the bat with a flaw that could be fixed by McGuire. Shaw is seen as earnest but uncertain, Sullivan may help Chicago, and Connolly is praised despite a minor hand injury. Grimshaw likely stays. Knight has a slimmer chance. Donahue is hailed as a promising third baseman prospect challenging Tord.
John Hancock bowlers lead Insurance league with Eckman Travers Southwick Foss and Pratt. Ensign Berrigan tops single strings at South Boston Yacht Club. Lounsberry 93 average leads Sons of Veterans league at Old Colony alleys. Max Miller corridors score junkie. West Ends captain. Jie, the avid partisan, pumps the crowd in Greater Boston bowling circles.
George Whiteman a 22 year old Texan joins the Boston Americans from Houston and South Texas leagues. His speed and reliable outfield play drew Eastern scouts and he impressed in late season games, including catches in Slowtown and Washington. Manager McGuire expects a strong sprinting season at Little Rock in March.
The Casinos fell to Terminal in the Greater Boston Teague series last night but set a new team singles mark of 545, a figure likely to stand for some time.
Three straight games went to Schwamb Piano Cause over Provision Clerks in the Sudbury league series last night with Baxter leading scoring for his team.
Howard of Wrenn Brothers rolled 288 for high three strings as Towle Fitzgerald of the Bankers and Brokers League defeated in two of three games. Wrenn captured two games, with final tallies shown for multiple firms and players in the round.
The 24th annual dog show of the New England Kennel Club will be held in Mechanics' building on Feb 19 20 21 and 22. A liberal classification has been given for this show and scores of special prizes have been received from many specialty clubs. The prize list will be mailed mid January.
Boston College freshmen defeated Abington High 39 to 12 at Abington. The game featured BC strong on offense while preventing Abington from scoring in bursts.
The West End House A A holds a 25 mile walking race for prizes on Christmas morning starting at 9 from the Eaton street clubhouse, West Synd, with a course to Norumbega Park and back. Prizes donated by David Ellis and Carl Dreyfus. A prize given to each finisher. Friends may follow by carriages and autos.
Irish champion Pat O'Keefe will fight Harry Lewis at the Winnisimmet Athletic Club in Chelsea next Monday night, replacing Terry Martin whose stomach trouble flared up during training in Riverside, New Jersey. O'Keefe is in good shape after preparing for a bout with Willie Lewis that was stopped by police action in New York.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology plans its indoor class championship on January 3 after the Christmas break. Events span 40 yard dash 44 run 880 mile shot put high jump pole vault and broad jump. MIT will compete in the B A A games in February and likely face Williams in the mile relay with five runners. A dual meet with Holy Cross is planned for Boston in early February and another with the University of Maine later. Rutgers proposed a Boston meet but travel cost makes it unlikely.
Expecis to beat Louis Darragon of France and James Moran of Chelsea in a 15 mile back of the motors event at Park Square bicycle track this evening with a $500 side bet. Darragon aims to return to France after being first foreigner since Jimmy Michael to excel in paced races on this side of the Atlantic. The program also features a 10 mile open, a one mile handicap, and an amateur handicap alongside new riders Joe Halligan Iver Lawson Bedell and others.
The Harvard athletic committee met yesterday to review schedules for teams and consider a new football coaching policy. While not yet settled, prospects for action look more likely after routine business concluded.
A chorus of sports notes and satirical quips moves through boxing and basketball lore. Tales recount McGovern, Packy McFarland pursuit, Em hews on Hever, O'Brien excuses, and Sam Fitzpatrick's ballroom banter. Harvard chess hope amid college sports chatter.
Wellesley High School honors Ed ward H. Whitney as captain after years of prominence in basketball tennis baseball and ice hockey. The athlete is praised by fellow players for his all around sports leadership and school contributions.
East Boston High defeated the High School of Commerce 52 to 6 in a one sided fast game at the Fast Boston High gym. Murphy scored 12 floor goals while Hagman Carroll Toomey Sheridan and others contributed. Referee Yeager Umpire Fitzgerald and timer McDonald noted 10 minute halves with 400 in attendance.
Charley Williams won the Park Square five mile handicap race in 16 minutes 32 seconds, beating MacDougall by two yards. Young Hamilton finished third after a late sprint, with Merritt and Hamilton among the chase pack.
The Armory Athletic Association announces its first boxing meeting to be held Tuesday evening January 7. The main event features a 12 round decision bout between Packy McFarland of Chicago and Tommy Murphy of New York, with McFarland facing a strong challenge from Murphy.
The Chelsea club debates returning to decisions in bouts with a no-decision system praised by many yet opposed by the financially pivotal director. Philadelphia venues and the no-decision trend draw praise for less police interference, while longer 12 round matches are criticized as excessive. Promising featherweight Al Delmont nears national fame with Joe Wagner bout. Deshler vs Kirby and Moran training for Attell fight add local intrigue.
The East Boston Co L A basketball squad gains a boost for the game against Newport Holy Name five at Lyceum Hall. George ecompeatee, last season's captain of the Dartmouth College team, will play forward with Jack Fox as partner, expected to greatly lift Noddle Island scoring.
The Roanoke Club has secured the former Armory Club site on Irvington Street for its boxing venue and plans a show within three weeks. Joe Mooney and Eddie Shreevin lead the effort with a classy card to satisfy fans, funded by local businessmen to create a first class gym for members.
Milford resident James C Coffey longtime pedestrian and bill poster died aged 65. The 1876 centennial traveler walked from Boston to Philadelphia with James Cooley, drawing attention in New York. He leaves two sons James and Joseph, both of Milford.
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