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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1909

Page

8

Boston Latin Boys Protest Lack of Track Coach

Boston Latin students plan to protest at the school committee about not having a dedicated track coach. English High trains hard under Coach John O’Reilly for upcoming meets while Latin and other schools prepare for a busy track season amid limited coaching.

Boston Latin Boys Boston Latin English High John O'Reilly Boston College Boston Connors Evans Kenney Lacey Leo Leary Mechanic Arts Cambridgeport Gym

Basketball clubs seek games with various weight classes

Advertisements list numerous Boston area teams offering to play away games against 95 to 180 pound squads. Contact names and addresses include John A. Rane East Boston 376 Maverick, A L Mellor 560 Harrison Ave Boston, J Connors 595 East Second St South Boston, and others.

East Second Street South Boston Atlantic A. A J. Donahue Burker Hill Street Charlestown Bryant A. C J. McDonald Care Hosmer Codding Co Federal Street Boston All Stars Bhome Guarantee M. Desmond Lincoln Street North Easton Roxbury H. Bornstein Tvellows Street Roxbarry Myhew A. C Cohen Barton Street Roxbury Institutes James Kearney Walpole Street St. Marys A. E. Payne Ellots F. J. Krumscheid Bartlett Street Harkins A. C Baraca Craddock W. Bradley West Eighth Street Mayhew A. C M. Mazur Chambers Street South Bostons

High school basketball schedule mix header from city leagues

A dense listing shows daily matchups for multiple schools including Revere Reading Somerville East Boston Boston Latin Andover English High Commercial High Everett Hyde Park Melrose Milton Roxbury Brighton Cambridge Worcester South Boston College High Voxboro Providence St John and more across venues like Somerville Foxboro Danvers and Fall River with divisions and freshmen games noted.

Revere High Reading M High Revere Rindge M. T. S Somerville High Somerville East Boston High Boston Latin Andover Brown English High Commercial High Everett High Independents Hyde Park High Hyde Park Ailen School Melrose High Newton Milton High Reading High Milton Brockton High Brockton Dorchester High East Boston Roxbury High Brighton High Brighton Warvard Cambridge Rock Ridge Hall Worcester South High Wellesley Gloucester High Gloucester Boston College High Voxboro High Foxboro Moses Brown Providence St. John's

Weekend and daily high school sports slate listed

The schedule lists matches across multiple days featuring Somerville High Mechanic Arts High Medford Melrose Dorchester Chelsea Milton Malden Brae Burn Harvard Brookline Medford Wakefield Williams IT Andover Yale Yale freshmen Cambridge Amherst Williams Springfield Rindge Arlington Providence Brae Burn.

Somerville High Mechanic Arts High Somerville Medford High Melrose High Medford Suburban Teague Columbia Yale St. Nicholas Rink New York Dorchester High Rindge M. T. S Chelsea High Chelsea Milton High Malden High Malden Brae-Burn Harvard Boston H. C Brookline H.C Wakefield High Wakefield Williams M. I.T Williamstown Andover Milton Academy Roxbury Latin Milton Newton High Brookline High Brookline St. Mark's 'S Springfield T. S Southboro Melrose

Crescent and Eastern clubs to run Marblehead cruise race

The annual power boat race to Marblehead will be managed by the Crescent Athletic Club and the Eastern Yacht Club. The start will be July 17 from Crescent house at Bay Ridge and finish at Marblehead near the Eastern Yacht Club. Next year the start will be from the Eastern Yacht Club and the finish at the Crescent house.

New York Marblehead Crescent Athletic Club Eastern Yacht Club Crescent

Worcester High to Enter B. A. A. School Meet

Worcester High School will send representatives to the B A A schoolboy games in Mechanics Building later this month. The team has several promising track men and needs a bit of financial support to ensure success.

Worcester High School Mechanics’ Building

Madison five to face Gloucesters at Monument Hall

The Madison basketball team will play the Gloucesters Sunday evening at Monument Hall in Charlestown.

Madison Gloucesters Monument Hall Charlestown

Arrigan Feeling Tiptop Ahead of Spring Start

A Boston Post letter from Lewiston Maine notes stocky Bill Carrigan of Lewiston is in top condition after surgery for appendicitis. He plans early spring work including coaching Bowdoin College pitchers and catchers, keeping fit with walks, and meeting the team en route to the South.

Bill Carrigan Lewiston McConnell Boston Post Paul Bowdoin College South Hot Springs Boston

Southpaw flinger to join Cubs training trip

Billy Mack the Syracuse University star visits the Cubs on the training trip after leaving the Giants in July last year. A. J. Schaefer signs with manager McGraw and will play infield for the Giants. The Tigers open with six games in a row versus Cleveland as Detroit eyes a rough start. April 14 in Chicago marks a pennant laden Cubs opener against the Cardinals. Miller Huggins named Reds captain while Joe McGinnity is discarded by McGraw after long service.

Cleveland Billy Mack Syracuse University Cubs McGraw Giants A. J. Schaefer Leland Stanford California Tigers Naps Michigan Detroit Chicago St. Louis Cardinals Clark Griffith Miller Huggins Cincinnati Reds Joe MecGinnity Jawn

Dan Barry Farmed Out To Newark Or Utica Clubs

With Hal Chase back for the New York Americans manager Stallings plans to farm Dan Barry the Newark Eastern league or Utica New York State league for a season as he had been signed by the Highlanders.

Hal Chase New York Americans Stallings Dan Barry Highlanders Newark Utica

Philadelphia to hand out free score cards at park

For the first time in major league baseball score cards will be distributed free to patrons of the new Philadelphia American league club’s park this year. It is said that the Philadelphia Nationals will follow suit.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Nationals

Quaker Five Plays N E Teams This Week

The University of Pennsylvania basketball team travels to New England this week to face Yale at New Haven on Wednesday Brown at Providence on Thursday and Holy Cross at Worcester on Friday.

University of Pennsylvania New England Yale New Haven Brown Providence Holy Cross Worcester

Lake Hunch Trumps Early Group Pictures by Red Sox Manager

Ambitious photographers plan for an early group shot of the Red Sox but manager Fred Lake vows no full team lineup this spring, calling group photos bad luck while allowing singles or small clusters during spring travel. Lake’s superstition extends to hats for street barrels and other quirks about his morning routine.

Red Sox Fred Lake Lake Fred Lowell Grand Stand Million Dollar Athletics Philadelphia

Marathon betting peaks as Longboat and Shrubb loom at Madison

The Longboat Shrubb race at Madison Square Garden on Friday night attracts record betting, with as much as 100000 expected to change hands. Prior odds favored Shrubb over Longboat, but after a postponement both runners draw even money. Shrubb trains 12 miles in snow at Montclair and will race a 10 mile relay against Hallen and Spring in Newark as part of prep.

Madison Square Garden Montclair N. J Shrubb Bob Hallen Mike Spring Essex Newark Hallen Spring Longboat

Chicago Club offers Glidden Tour Cup

The Chicago Motor Club posts a cup for the Glidden tour winner based on gasoline economy using the Chicago formula. Accepted by the American Automobile Association, this marks the first economy tracking in the Glidden contest.

Chicago Chicago Motor Club American Automobile Association

Wild Bill Donovan Enters Pittsburg Bowling Tournament

The article notes that Wild Bill Donovan supports winter bowling to build different arm muscles and that he is entered in the big Pittsburg tournament this month.

Wild Bill Donovan Pittsburg

Schmidt Refuses to Sign контракт offer for more pay

Detroit catcher Schmidt has returned his unsigned contract with a demand for higher pay. After a disappointing season, notably in the World Series, it appears he has asserted his nerve in negotiations.

Schmidt Detroit

Cap Anson Declares Against Charity Games

Cap Anson states he is not an object of charity and will not take part in benefit games. He recalls a time when Baby Anson led by giving to those in hard luck.

Cap” Anson

Minister Chosen Umpire in Cotton States League

The Rev. H. L. Otis a minister from Greensboro Alabama and college graduate has been appointed as umpire in the Cotton States league. The selection highlights a clergy member taking officiating duties in regional baseball circuits.

H. L. Otis Greensboro Ala

Harvard Captain Currier to Lead Battery Tryouts

Captain Ned Currier of the Harvard baseball team will call out his battery candidates this afternoon to begin training for the early games. Christy Mathewson will join soon to coach the battery group and assess prospects Hartford Hicks Lanigan and McKay. One Crimson pitcher has reportedly received a major league offer which was declined.

Ned Currier Harvard Christy Mathewson Hartford Hicks Lanigan McKay Crimson

Tewanina Chooses Self Coaching For B A A Five Mile

Carlisle Indian School runner Lewis Tewanina will compete in the five mile event at the B A A games and races his own pace. He notes he can judge rivals better from the track and has shown a late surge in past races, overtaking leaders after slow starts.

Lewis Tewanina Rrnger Tewanina A. C New York Tewee Lee Longboat Games Jimmy Lee Obermeyer

Terrier Sweepstakes at New England Kennel Club Show

The largest amount offered for a single class in dog competition will be awarded in the Terrier Sweepstakes at the New England Kennel Club show in Mechanics' Building, February 22 to 25. Six terriers from any recognized breed compete with an entry fee of 25 dollars. the winning team could receive about 250 dollars. Entries close at midnight Wednesday.

New England

Massachusetts squash championship resumes at B A A courts

The Massachusetts Squash Tennis Association championship began last Saturday at the Boston Athletic Association courts and will continue through the week.

Massachusetts

Covelaskis to Pitch Against Each Other

Philadelphia January 31 Stanley Covelaski brother of Harry Covelaski of the Philadelphia National will pitch for Lancaster in the Tri-State league this season The Quakers meet Lancaster in an April 8 exhibition at Lancaster and the two coal mining brothers will face each other in the box

Philadelphia Penn Stanley Covelaski Harry Covelaski

Stars Enter Tonight's Indoor Handicap Meet

Cambridgeport Gym hosts the annual indoor handicap games this evening at Harvard and Prospect streets. Stars from Harvard Stone School Brookline A A St Alphonsus B A A Cathedral A A Cambridgeport Gym Lynn Y M C A Boston College Technology Tufts Dedham High Cambridge Y M C A and others compete. Prominent entrants ahead of the Boston Athletic Association meet Saturday at Mechanics Hall vie for honors at Cambridgeport.

Cambridgeport Gymnasium Harvard Prospect Streets Stone School Brookline A. A St. Alphonsus Boston Athletic Association Cathedral Cambridgeport Gym Lynn Y. M. C. A Boston College, Technology Tufts Dedham High Cambridge Y. M. C. A Mechanics’ Hall Cambridgeport

American Horses to Race on British Tracks

The forthcoming English racing season will see many American horses entered. Prominent owners James Keene Augustus Belmont and Harry Payne Whitney have sent horses to Europe. Colin and Priscilian head a list of American entries along with Ballot Fair Play Diana Ken Suffragette Wedding Bells Sir Martin Bobbin Melisan de Helmet and Baby Wolf competing for Derby hopes.

New York Europe James Keene Augustus Belmont Harry Payne Whitney Colin Priscilian Ballot Fair Play Diana Ken Suffragette Wedding Bells Sir Martin Bobbin Melisande Helmet Baby Wolf

Fast Steppers Race Today on Speedway Tracks

Crowds gathered as speedways prepared for a major winter speed event. The Charles River path was in fine condition for tests despite yesterday’s inactivity and Sunday chain saw restrictions. Railbirds traveled hoping for racing action, but weather and schedule kept speeds to a minimum today.

Charles River

Brockton Bowler Rolls 731 Three-String Total

A H Wilbur of the Commercial Club in the Gilt Edge league delivered a remarkable bowling display in Brockton. He started with 11 straight strikes, finished with 20 strikes across three games, totaling 7381 despite a late miss.

Brockton H. Wilbur

Suburban Fives Challenge Winthrop High in Busy Week

Suburban schoolboy basketball weekly slate grows with notable matchups. Winthrop High faces Melrose, Rock Ridge Hall, and Durfee High School as teams from Cambridgeport to Medford court fierce tests. Rindge, Somerville, and Malden also feature, with Bees and extra period thrillers marking the week.

Winthrop High Melrose High Rock Ridge Hall Quincy High Durfee High School Fall River Winthrop Rindge Somerville Cambridge Newton Melrose Boston College High School Boston College Cambridgeport Gymnasium James Hadley Malden High Medford High Arlington Milton Cambridge Latin Newton High Malden Everett High

Strong boxing card at A A A bouts this week

A broad slate of matches listed across cities includes Harry Lewis versus Bill McKinnon in Philadelphia and Eddie Walsh against Tommy Furey, with Abe Attell and Jem Driscoll highlighted. Friday features Charlie Griffin versus Battling Hurley and other notable clashes in New York Baltimore and beyond. The row cites venues from Philadelphia to New Orleans and Cambridge to Bangor with several regional title implications.

Jim Driscoll Tommy Lengdon Philadelphia Eddie Curtis Young McGovern George Frazier Kid Broad Lorain Lew Shepard Jeff Doherty Albany Jimmy Farren Young Wagner Baltimore Harry Lewis Bill McKinnon Eddie Walsh Tommy Furey Jim Flynn Bob Smith Armory A. A George Memsie Fred Welsh Los Angeles Frankie Moore Young Pierce Casey Jack Reed Harrisburg Penn Dick Nelson Ben Douglas New York Bert Keyes Battling Hurley Indianapolis Brockton Riverside Boat Club Cambridge Abe Attell Eddie Kkelly New Orleans Willie Houck Jack Britton Leo Houck Cooney Kelly Kid Silverberg Staunton Tilt Johnny Kilbane Johnny Whitaker Akron Charlie Griffen Young Britt Patsy Kline Dick O’brien Dave Sawyer Bangor Johnny Lynch Tom Lavigne Mike Cunningham Young Clark Portland Roxbury McKinnon West End New England Lowell Eddie Toy Sammy Smith Attleboro

Johnny McGann Named Assistant Manager in New Orleans

John J. Mc Gann of Boston has been elected assistant manager matchmaker and physical director of the New Parkview A C in New Orleans. He will assume actual management immediately while James T. Coates continues as club manager in the city.

New Orleans John J. McGann Boston New Parkview A. C McGann James T. Coates

Connolly Defeats Warren in 11th Round in Dublin Bout

Portland residents learn Bartley Connolly touring Britain won against Bill Warren in Dublin Ireland in the 11th round of a scheduled 20 round match. Warren weighed 195 pounds and Connolly 156.

Portland Bartley Connolly British Isles Bill Warren Dublin Ireland Warren Connolly

Harvard and Dartmouth Face Decisive Intercollegiate Hockey Showdown

Harvard and Dartmouth appear as undefeated finalists in the Intercollegiate Hockey League title tilt, set for next Saturday at the Stadium. Dartmouth boasts wins over Yale, Princeton, and Columbia, while Harvard has defeated Columbia and Princeton and aims to topple Yale.

Harvard Dartmouth Yale Princeton Columbia Crimson P. Cc Daremonulh Prince Cousinis

Wildey Eyes City League Title amid Record Bowling Night

Wildey optimistic about winning the City League championship as crowds back Boylston if needed. Suburban Ia ter club set new records with Heys of Oxford posting a high single of 141 and three string total 844. Oxford added high single 560 and three string 1536, claiming four new season records.

Wildey Boylston Iater Heys Oxford Jerry Griffin Terry Worcester C. M. Goodnow Goodnow Pop Tighe Tom Brad Poehler Galway

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Arthur W. Cooper Volkmann Harry Lee Aiancre Exeter Rich Porter Hopwood CC. S. Rose Elmer Norris Worcester High Madisons Arrigan Bill Paul H. Shannon May Quaker Five N. E Currier N. E. Kennel Club Show Covelaskis Edward J. O'Brien A. A Lewis-McKinnon Jem Driscoll England Curtis Willie Trouck Joke Club Broad Crescent City Lavigne Cypress Hall University City Dick O'Brien Rockland Johnny McGann Hurley H. B. Kirk & GO Eds
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