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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
9
The Crimson head coach Percy D. Haughton holds an unsigned five year contract inside pocket and may return it unsigned. Fans fear he will refuse the post of head coach and accept only an advisory role.
Manager Stallings and Jay Kirke of the Boston Braves express hopeful Christmas sentiments reflecting the Yuletide season and the baseball off season.
Harvard undergraduates fear the worst as coach Percy Haughton may refuse to sign a new contract. The article details his planning method, stern discipline, and the enduring impact of his system, noting Harvard would miss his leadership if he does not return.
Kirke predicts the 1918 season will be his best yet and Stallings aims for a Boston team that will surprise fans and managers in eight league cities. Stallings writes from Haddocks Georgia about quiet prep, hunting trips, and a plan to rise from the cellar. Kirke, in the Catskills, shares Christmas plans, winter training, and confidence in Stallings as manager to lift the club toward the pennant.
In a blizzard ridden event 50 of 187 entrants started at Billings Field for the Christmas hike. 46 reached Franklin Field and 38 completed 16 miles at the Public Garden. Raymond M. Fallona was the first to register and to finish, completing the 16 mile course in three hours and five minutes.
The piece reviews top stars from boxing and wrestling, noting Jim Thorpée Charley Brickley and Joe Wood stellar showings. It discusses the Olympic federation idea, German posturing for next games, looming heavyweight matchups with Palzer and McCarthy, and Eddie McGoorty Papke talks. It highlights Burns Demetral on the mat and Gotch potential in Paris.
Patsy De Lucca of Boston easily defeated Ted Thompson of Chicago in the main bout at Unity Cycle and Athletic Club in Lawrence. The 10-round fight ended in the second round when Thompson quit. Joe Carroll of Lawrence beat Tom O'Brien of Charlestown in 10 rounds, and Tommy Carson of Lawrence drew with Young Arson of East Boston after 10 rounds.
Manchester reports plans for a modern baseball park and athletic field to be built by the Textile Club of Amoskeag Manufacturing Company for the Manufacturers league. The project costs 10 000 to 12 000 dollars, with a 4000 seat main stand and bleachers for 2000 on each baselines. The grounds will occupy the former New England league site used in 1903 and 1904.
Miller Huggins, newly named manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, says all deals are off and he will go with the material on hand. He plans Kenetchy at first, Hauser at short, Mowrey at third, Magee and Gilhooly as emergencies, and may add Beals Becker if possible. Ivy Wingo to handle catching duties as he works to bolster the pitching staff beyond Harmon, Sallee, and Steele.
An all-star team of Southern football celebrities led by Captain Lewie Hardage of Vanderbilt defeated the Eleventh Cavalry eleven in Chattanooga, Tenn., 27 to 13 this afternoon. Ray Morrison, the former Vanderbilt star, returned to the gridiron as a feature of the game. Finlay of Virginia and Tolley of Sewanee played in the lineup.
Kilbane of Cleveland Ohio remains featherweight champion with 106 questions about his claim. His victory over Abe Attell, former champion, solidifies his right beyond question. Indoor junior athletic championships entries must be sent to the secretary at 21 Warren Street New York City. An Irish American Athletic Club may form in Boston, but no definite action yet. membership welcomes all regardless of nationality creed or color in New York.
Walter Williams of the Bay State Automobile Club notes members shop early and late for Christmas. J H MacAlman leads the Boston Dealers Association amid jokes about a turtle turned into an aquarium. French motorists back a 5000 franc prize to replace petrol. MA automobile registrations rise 29 percent from 1911 to 1912. Warner Instrument and Stewart Clark merge to form Stewart Warner Speedometer Corp, a 5 million dollar firm, with Colonel Charles H Warner receiving nearly 2 million in cash.
The Massachusetts Governor’s Council responds to criticism over Dr. Shea’s pardon. It rebuts claims of ex parte hearings and misquotes, asserts that hearings were open and informative, and defends the shared responsibility with the Governor. It cites constitutional roles and notes that publicity is not exclusive to the council.
The North End House 15 mile annual walk drew over 60 participants despite deep snow. Max Riser led the seniors to finish in 2 52 30 with J Pollay second at 2 53 20. juniors saw Samuel Butler win in 3 10 00. A silver cup went to each class winner.
Bob Harmon of St. Louis faces fans and a potential complaint to the Players' Protective Association as he tortures vaudeville audiences with his ragtime violin act. His defense is that St. Louis stood for Rube Marquard, linking his act to baseball lore.
Washington has booked exhibition games with the New York Giants but manager John McGraw swears he will fill the dates this time, despite ongoing spring controversy and doubts about the schedule.
Manager Jack Hendricks of Denver announces the signing of Chicago semi pro pitcher Moran a 19 year old left hander 5 ft 11 in tall.
Eddie Warner a Brown University southpaw pitcher was released to the Columbus club of the American Association on December 16 by the Pittsburg club as part payment for Cooper who has emerged as another of Barney Dreyfuss high priced pitchers.
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