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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
11
President Gaffney plans a vacation at Stallings plantation in the sunny Southland as progress continues on the Walpole street grounds title transfer and design work for the new National league plant at Allston.
Yesterday at 10 oclock accompanied by Director Robert H. Davis Attorney John C Toole and Engineer R G Collins the Braves president left for New York to prepare for the Haddock Georgia journey set to begin Sunday Stallings plans include President and Mrs James E Gaffney Miss Gaffney President Harry Hempstead of the New York club Archie Hurlburt Christy Mathewson Ty Cobb Bill McBeth and Sam Crane of New York as guests the party may stay two weeks at the Stallings plantation Big Charlie Schmidt reports he is in first class condition and wishes Boston friends a happy new year
Rumor says Phillips Exeter and Andover will duel in the B A A meet on February 7 at Mechanics Building. The schools previously clashed over event placement and a prior change substituted Worcester Academy, but Andover remains eager to race Exeter at the big meet, with officials not denying the possibility.
Last winter Kid Gleason, adviser to Jimmy Callahan of the Chicago White Sox, was courted by the Federal league to manage Baltimore but declined a contract. He now receives unconditional release from Manager Rowland after Callahan’s succession, and his absence will be felt when the White Sox visit next year.
New York December 30 Adams defends himself against sworn statements alleging sale of caps and prizes in amateur track. He denies any charges of selling his prizes and says he can produce them. He claims rings sold were bought with his own money and not won in competition.
A New York Evening Mail report says Olympic jumper Platt Adams stood accused of pledging and selling prize cups and medals won at amateur meets between 1912 and 1914. Affidavits by Glynn Schenck and Theimer allege purchases or attempts. Adams denies the charges. F W Rubien said AAU steps will follow.
Cincinnati Nationals president August Herrmann said Bresnahan did not offer enough to justify surrendering any of the four pitchers. He indicated Chicago’s offer would need substantial increase before consideration.
Roger Putnam resigns from his role as manager of the Salem High School hockey team. He has also managed the football and baseball squads, making him a prominent and popular figure in the Witch City school. His departure will be keenly felt by the student body.
Walter I. Badger Boston lawyer and former Yale athlete writes to defend Frank Hinkey amid criticism. He reiterates support for Hinkey, states Yale’s past training failures and alumni backing will help Yale regain football success, and affirms confidence in Hinkey to lead the Elis to earlier triumphs.
New York Dec 30 Columbia defeated Harvard three games to one to win the 2nd annual intercollegiate chess tournament. Final standings: Columbia 10 followed by Princeton 5 1 2 Harvard 6 Yale 8 1 2. Princeton took second by edging Yale three to one. Columbia has now won 16 championships with Harvard nine Yale two and Princeton one.
In the Triangular College Chess league opening round, Pennsylvania and Cornell tied three games to one, each taking a game from Brown. New England failed to win any match, with one Cornell contest defaulted due to Brown's absence. Harry Kline of Pennsylvania was defeated by N. S. Perkins of Cornell. The College of the City of New York was denied league admittance 2 to 1.
The annual triangular meet involving Roxbury Latin Volkmann and Noble and Greenough Schools is scheduled for February 15. Indoor out outdoors debated. outdoors chosen at an alternate field with Clinton Reynolds overseeing site selection and Country Day School track favored for practicality.
Hans Lobert, third baseman of the Philadelphia National League club, arrived in New York and immediately conferred with John J. McGraw, Giants manager. Lobert indicated the visit was to settle outstanding issues.
Talks with McGraw center on a 1915 New York uniform and whether he will stay in organized baseball. He says the Federal League proposal remains open but hopes to finalize arrangements this afternoon or tonight to remain in the majors.
Walter Kinsella former England squash champion defeated American Stephen J. Feron to take the professional title in New York at the Princeton Club. The series closed with Kinsella winning 10-16 15-12 15-7 in today's third game and 15-8 overall after Feron won the first match at Harvard Club earlier.
Music, story and pictures accompany Dolly Dip the Tango Girl in the forthcoming Sunday Post.
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