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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1912
Page
13
Chicago February 2 There will be no trade between the Cubs and Boston Nationals in the immediate future. President C. W. Murphy received word from Manager Chance that the coast wire concerned the Realbech for Tyler trade and the owner sought the manager’s input. Negotiations with Fling were called off.
The Cubs weigh deals to acquire star players while Life Insurance case chatter fades. Reusbach, McIntyre, Sayre and Tony are named in earlier talks as Doyle dies unexpectedly, leaving third base open for Lennox Immerman and Moore. Johnny Evers heads to Troy for the funeral as Murphy and Williams eye East travel.
After three secret meetings the football rules committee considered changes to balance offense and defense. E K Wall and Walter Camp led the talks with no votes taken. Suggested tweaks include eight yard gains outside the 25 yard line, five yard gains inside, abolishing the on side kick, retaining the forward pass, and permitting a pass over the goal line. Some support four downs to gain ten yards.
The Fountain A C of Somerville defeated the Knights of King Arthur second team in the Emmanuel House Roxbury last night by a 22 to 12 score.
President Horace Fogel offers to trade promising youngsters to the Braves as Boston weighs infield options. Monahan signs, Kling and Tyler sign, and Ward plans talks in New York to discuss adding talent while sharpening training and uniforms.
In Brockton on February 2 the Shoe City Boxing Club postponed its boxing card due to low receipts with only about 150 paid admissions. A repeat event is planned for February 20 to cover expenses.
Melrose High School beat Thayer Academy 32 to 15 at the Melrose Y M C A yesterday afternoon. Sackett Wolley and Wentzell led the winners with five baskets each, Holt and Parker starred for Thayer. Attendance was about 200.
Jack Chesbro, once a star pitcher for the New York American league team, may be recalled after two years out of action. Manager Wolverton will take him on the training trip and keep him if he regains form. Chesbro is on the Ineligible List and must seek reinstatement. Roy Hartsell and J N Curry also signed with the club today.
The Brae-Burn Country Club hosted the third annual ice carnival drawing over 1500 attendees for ice sports fancy skating and dancing. A hockey match featured Stone School defeating Novle Greenough 4 to 0.
Harvard and McGill ready for a fast exciting game at the Boston Arena. Rankin and the McGill defense top the visitors as the two teams seek a high stakes matchup.
Harvard prepares for a hard game against six win McGill, eyeing a scalp after McGill’s spotless year. Palmer moves to left wing, Blackall returns at cover point as Harvard tightens for the Arena clash after McGill arrival. Scott from McGill shines in Boston spotlight.
Yale will move early indoor baseball practice to the Casino skating rink on Portsea Street due to gym demolition. Coach Quinby aims to start Feb 18 and run about six weeks before outdoor work at Yale Field. A squad of about 80 players will train mornings in the gym and afternoons at the rink.
Hyde Park A A defeated East Boston A A 50 to 11 before about 800 fans in Hyde Park last night. Harvey starred for Hyde Park with sharp passing and strong scoring from the floor.
The University of Pennsylvania basketball team defeated Yale 27 to 17 in New Haven. Penn led from the start with better shooting and clever formations while Yale showed stronger general play. Jourdet Walton and Reilly starred for Penn with Os bore’s shooting strong. Free throws and periods noted, Reed officiated.
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