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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
8
A 1914 letter from Charles J. Schmidt discusses training to stay in shape for spring and his weight control methods. He mentions his butcher business, work ethic, and pride in a world series appearance with the Braves. He also recalls fans and colleagues and sends holiday wishes.
Ocean Pier Baths hosts a dual meet with Harvard and the East Boston Swimming Club competing in six events including 60, 100 and 20 yard swims, fancy diving, plunge, and relay. East Boston lists Morris, Shumway, Evans, Harvey among others. Harvard entries are also noted. Manager Alfred G Thompson invites other clubs to challenge the EBSC.
New York December 20 The Andover football system is urged as a workable basis for Columbia to resume the sport if authorities permit. No official word yet. students hope committees and trustees will soften toward restoring the gridiron game. The student board remains silent, fueling campus rumors.
President David L. Fultz of the Baseball Players Fraternity announced nine new provisions to be inserted into players’ agreements. The resolutions, adopted at the board meeting October 13, were submitted to the National Commission in New York on December 17.
Discussion at the commission about fraternity backed terms for minor and major league players. Provisions cover salary differences during options or releases, travel expenses, reporting rules for drafted or recalled players, notice requirements, and waiver procedures with release forms.
Dartmouth seven begins a busy week with two home games at the Arena Ottawa University visits on Christmas night to face Dartmouth and then plays B A A on Saturday night Ottawa hockey draws strong attention as the Canadians bring a superior prep and the Crimson show gains under coach Winsor Technology and Harvard each play prior to the visitors with the 1914 15 season looming large Melrose High School alumni game slated for Christmas morning at 9 15 with Wanamaker brothers and Percy Wanamaker involved against the graduates
Schoolboys pause for vacation as on ice interest grows in Canadian hockey. Cambridge Latin faces Lexington High to start the season while many games are set for after the holidays. The Melrose High alumni game at 10 on Christmas morning features Wanamaker brothers and Harvard and Dartmouth players.
A student committee from Boston English High Mechanic Arts High and Boston Latin School will meet Park and Recreation Board Chairman Dillon to request flood lighting and installation of at least two hockey rinks on Boston Common. They say Franklin Field is too far for daily practice and the Common would be more convenient.
Manager J J O Hare Jr drafts a rigorous slate for English High School with Captain J Arthur Daley coaching. A stronger eleven is expected at Montgomery Street School despite losses as practice continues daily at local rinks through February.
Cambridge youth Jack Whoulley was chosen captain of the Boston College High School crew for the coming season. He has starred in football and crew at James Street School and rowed on the team that excelled in the Greater Boston Inter scholastic Regatta. Rev William H Hannas SJ was appointed faculty manager of the crew.
Walter Johnson star pitcher for the Washington Americans has jumped back to his old club. He has not yet contacted Federal League president James A. Gilmore nor returned the $6000 advance salary. Gilmore says Johnson may have been misled by American League attorneys about the reserve clause.
Gilmore sent a telegram urging Johnson to come to Chicago and submit his contracts to three lawyers chosen by neutral parties. The message warned Johnson to repudiate a new contract to avoid dishonor or face court action to prevent him from joining Washington. Johnson had a 1914 Washington contract for 10 000 dollars with 7500 salary and 250 option.
Snow bound Walter Johnson told a Kansas farm telephone that he has no contact with James A. Gilmore president of the Federal league since signing with the Washington American League club. Johnson hinted he might meet Gilmore after a message is received and American League officials handle the matter. Clark Griffith arrived from Kansas and affirmed Johnsons contract pays at most 12500 a year with no bonus and that 6000 advance will be returned to the Federals. Ban Johnson said the AL schedule is set for April 14 and Ruppert Huston negotiations for the New York club will continue as a manager is sought.
Readers are urged to send toys or money to the Post's Santa Claus to brighten a child's Christmas. The sports section reports on amateur status disputes at the local arena and a push for unity among teams, plus notes on mixed meets and upcoming races featuring Ted Meredith and Billy Queal.
The piece notes Harvard and the Boston Athletic Association will stage multiple indoor clashes this season. Coach Ralph Winsor leads both Harvard unicorn and crimson teams, with likely standouts Capper Bingham Tower and Teschner for Harvard and Halpin Burns Merrihew Rose for the BAA. Spiked shoes face a ban in Coast Artillery Corps events, despite Major Shedd advocating for their approval.
Readers seek entry blanks for Boston Arena and Irish American A A events. Inquiries ask about New England amateur boxing championships timing and intercity contests, plus scheduling near the nationals in late March. Questions on athletic feats include Drew vs Parker in a 220 yard race and a six foot lightweight, and if Sam Richards swam the English Channel.
Mort Henderson the Rochester wrestler has canceled Western engagements to be in peak form for a Christmas night showdown with Karl Lemle at Mechanics’ building as part of George Tuohey’s holiday carnival. Henderson scales 219 while Lemle is about 208 and the match is to a finish. Michailoff the Cossack vs Aberg also set for a finish, with Fritz Hanson facing Crackerjack Butler in one fall. Michailoff has lined up Gus Faust at the Grand Opera House on Thursday, promising a Russia versus Germany clash.
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