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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
9
An airship flight from Paris to the United States is planned by Lieutenant John Pollock. The cargo includes a baseball addressed to Governor Smith of New York and bears the names Hank Gowdy and Alec Maclean as notable freight.
Lee Maclean, now abroad with Knights of Columbus war work, writes from Paris about running the city’s largest boxing club. He details flying with Lt Pollock over Paris, meeting John McGuinness, and a plan to promote boxing here while hoping to return home by spring. He mentions seeing British royalty in London and sends greetings for Christmas.
The 1919 major league season will start on Wednesday April 23. President Ban Johnson announced after a New York trip. Schedules will be 10 games instead of 154 with a short session favored by the National League and most American League clubs. Harry Frazee and Charles A Comiskey opposed this change to the usual 154 game plan.
Brookline Highs hockey defence looks set to be the strongest in Greater Boston scholastic circles this winter. Goal tender Whittemore and standout Hiomer Faulkner return to pace the back line, with Captain Charles O Hearn directing from a roving defence. Coach Clarence Parker will lead the squad this season.
George Tuohey returns as referee for the Gardner-Hilonis match at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night amid fierce rivalry. Officials aim for a clean contest decided on merit, not a rule breach, with a likely additional bout featuring George Bruce against Patsy McCarthy.
The Everett Gun Club, Inc. will hold a 75 third handicap shoot in three events at 10 o'clock on Christmas morning. Isht prizes include $4 for high gun and $3 for high handicap prize. Details available from Robl Hi. Kempton at 191 Towell Street, Somerville.
Rumors claim Ban Johnson's press agents push a Boston Red Sox sale while Frazee denies plans to exit. The piece notes Fenway Park's appeal, Braves Field's distance, and potential 21-man rosters next season. It calls for limits on pinch hitters and new rules to curb manager overreach and pitching credits.
Rumor says the annual school regatta held by the Interscholastic Rowing Association may move from May to June next year. George Brown, I R A secretary, has asked member schools for views and the June date is favored at the annual meeting to allow more conditioning and practice time.
Francia M. Ducey, a Charles Town native and former City Council and State Legislature representative, is named bail commissioner by the Justices of the Superior Court. Known as an orator, he has served eight years as deputy Boston city collector and is noted for activities uplifting sports and athletic circles.
The war has produced many baseball players in France and camps, with some already showing major league potential. Nearly 100000 American soldiers played baseball in the camps, and at least a few unknown players may reach professional level.
Illness forces substitute Jeff Clark to face Jack Thompson in the main event at the Central A. C. The Denver powerhouse overwhelmed Clark, stopping the fight in the sixth as Thompson’s corner signaled. Semi finals lacked value with Dan Sullivan and McCrary earning a hollow call. Montana Sullivan’s footwork praised before the decision. Tommie Marks edged Jimmie O'Brien and Eddie Kelley defeated Joe Ross in the prelims.
The State Health Department reports 1452 new influenza cases and 28 deaths in the last 24 hours led by Boston with 189 cases and 21 deaths. Worcester 122 cases, New Bedford 31 cases and three deaths, Natick one death, Sterling two and Northampton one. Boston Health Dept notes 117 new cases and 19 deaths from influenza plus two pneumonia deaths between yesterday morning and this afternoon.
Manchester New Hampshire December 23 Private Thomas J Coyne of Company C ith Canadian Infantry died December 4 of pneumonia from influenza, cable to his brother John J Coyne state AFL representative. Former bantamweight boxer promoter known to fight fans as Scotty Coyne, refused U S army admission for physical reasons but enlisted with Canadians. He was 37 with two daughters.
Baltimore police mandate that all main bout boxers must appear before Deputy Marshal Samuel House 24 hours prior to the fight and be examined by a physician to certify fitness. The rule aims to ensure boxers are in shape and to prevent no-shows. A second rule requires forfeit deposits from boxers in star bouts at the time the match is arranged.
Ray Cass and his boxer Frankie Britt depart for Philadelphia where Britt will box Johnny Meniley at the National Mud on Christ ali riagin.
Jimmy Tigue of Boston and George Fox of Philadelphia head a US Navy boxing wave under Y M C A director E M Shave. Tigue defeated top welters in London while Richards and Hogan earned Caribbean and Pacific fleet laurels. Hogan also fought Kennedy aboard a submarine, earning praise for his durable effort.
Raymie March of the English High hockey team will serve as coach and captain this winter. He may play center if a suitable net minder is not found, otherwise he returns as goalie. Daily practices at Franklin Field hinge on ice availability with a January to February schedule against local schools and colleges.
Francis Silk O Loughlin, famed American League umpire, received last rites at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Rochester at 10 o'clock this morning. Friends and acquaintances from all walks of life gathered to pay tribute to a man respected at home and in baseball.
Boxing gossip recaps winter match plans including Yelle vs Coogan talk, upcoming all star armory tournament at the Grand Opera House in Boston with three 10 rounders and a six, and Brockton and Lowell shows. Mentions multiple fighters, venues, and potential Britt bouts and title talk with Welling and McGovern.
Arthur Duffey surveys winter sports and college athletics amid postwar reconstruction. Notes Cornell crews delayed until 1920, Princeton varsity swimming hiring, Paris six day race plans, and veterans like Ernie Shore Bobby Walthour and Rube Benton returning to action or training. Mentions Slima Sallee quitting, paths to future farming, and enduring sports spirit.
The service honored Silk O'Loughlin with William Dineen and Bill Klein in attendance from major leagues. Prominent Rochester figures and Knights of Columbus members joined in prayers led by Rev. Connors. Pallbearers and active mourners carried floral tributes, including a wreath from Ban Johnson. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
The New England Regional Milk Commission, urged by the national food administrator not to set prices after January 1, planned a three month price for January through March. A hearing on evidence was adjourned to next Monday due to unavailable distributor statistics, though the panel intends to honor an earlier agreement to fix prices for the first quarter of 1919.
William Keough, known as the Christmas swindler, was arrested in Pittsburgh by Pinkerton detectives while attempting to pass a forged traveler's check. Police say he swindled Boston’s top jewelers over a decade, with Flo likely to face extradition to Boston after trial.
The navy yard basketball five is reorganized for the coming season and has one of the fastest teams in the state. Gallagher of Marlboro Murphy of St. Mary's DeLorey Hoyt and Allen are on the squad. They face Marlboro Hyde Park St Marys Gloucester Lowell A A and Turner Falls. Managers seeking a good attraction should write Bernard P. Casey 108 Building navy yard Boston Mass Dorchester 221 M between 5 and 7 pm.
Freddie Yelle now in the city notes Mel Coogan endured a razor thin decision in a hurricane bout at Newport last week. Coogan plans a rematch with the ex-Brooklynite to settle the contention.
The letter-writers express dissatisfaction with European tobacco quality and prefer Yankee products. Many soldiers from New England request boxes of the old reliable C C A Cigar, the same kind their fathers smoke, in their homeward shipments.
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