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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1919

Page

17

Hal Chase Acquitted Elevates Baseball Integrity

Arthur Duffey notes Hal Chase's acquittal by President Heydler, praising it for the game's integrity and urging Chase to stay on the straight path. The column also discusses rowing leadership changes, Dempsey news, and various sports figures from Harvard Yale Princeton and the New England circuits.

Hal Chase Heydler Chase Hal

Pigeon and Morall tied in checker championship race

A dead heat in the checker championship sees Herbert Morall and H. L. Pigeon tied after Morall’s win last night at Wells Memorial giving two wins and two draws. The players will duel two games each evening to decide a winner. Samuel Levine and David Cohen, tied for third, meet Saturday to settle third and fourth place.

Herbert Morall H. L. Pigeon Wells Memorial Morall Pidgeon Samuel Levine David Cohen Agai

Middlesex Succeeds 2 1 Over St Marks In Tight Hockey Bout

Middlesex School of Concord edged St Mark's of Southboro 2 to 1 on its home rink in North Concord. Captain William Jenks left with a knee injury in the second half. Dempsey replaced him as Middlesex claimed its third win. Goals by Jenks Stoddart and Romaine sealed the victory with 15 minute periods and referees Gallagher Raymond.

Middlesex School Concord North Concord St. Mark’s School Southboro William Jenks Dempsey Mark Norrie Jackson Romaine Beals Potts Brown Norrie Jenks Harris Carnegle Stoddart Austin Tlakoquea Bigelow Mark's School Jenks Stoddart Romaine Gallagher Raymond Rogers DeGerdorff Viner Sophius

Balk Rule Enforcement Could Improve Baseball Says McGraw

In a discussion about stricter balk rules manager McGraw of the New York Giants argues for firm umpire enforcement to protect base runners. Left handers and pitchers like Ed Walsh are cited for tricky motions that complicate calls, while Illinois coach George Huff notes the value of larger leads off first to reduce being caught stealing.

McGraw New York Giants Ed Walsh White Sox Walsh George Huff University of Illinois Illinois Huff

Commerce Defeats Dorchester in Boston Track Meet

Commerce High School edged Dorchester 496 to 381 6 in a tense East Armory track meet. Hickey led with two firsts including a 60 yard dash record time and a close anchor finish in the 880 yard relay. Kenally and Lundell traded leads in a thrilling 200 yard dash and relay finish amid strong Dorchester showings across events.

Dorchester High School of Commerce East Armory Black and Red Commerce Hickey Boston Kenally Lundell Leiberfarb Roach Krinsky Stephenson Time Dorcheater Waine Mills McDonald Slaherty Weinstein LaBlanc Walsh Huban Marr Linell Homles Kontoff Sheehy Diehl Conway Jjump Kentoff Muldoon Yeo Brown Leary Rickey Goldstein Commercce Haeberle Flaherty Smith McLaughlin Jones Tevenson Dorchester High Yeo Kenally

Pitchers Face Backlash Over Illegal Moves In Baseball

The article argues that pitchers who rely on illegal moves gain only short term advantage while harming both fair play and the game's integrity, noting that such actions could backfire on the sport overall.

Yale Grid Captain Change Delays 1917 Captain Return

Artemas Guy Gates, elected captain in 1917, will not lead Yale next fall as he returns to complete his degree in June. Howard Baldridge also plans to return but will not play in the coming season. The move prompts a new captain election at a meeting of candidates, with Jim Braden Tim Callahan and Chester La Roche among those expected to return. Gates and Baldrige have been in military service since 1917.

Ngw Haven Conn Yale Artemas Guy Gates Howard Baldridge Gates Robert Corwin Athletic Council Jim Braden Tim Callahan Chester la Roche Baldrige

Hickman Will Not Play For Dodgers This Season

New York Feb 6 reports say Jimmy Hickman the Dodgers fleet outfielder will not play for Colonel Ebbets next season. Hickman has returned his unsigned contract to Brooklyn owner and plans to pursue semi pro baseball near Brooklyn while his brother runs an importing business.

New York Brooklyn Jimmy Hickman Dodgers Colonel Ebbets Hickman

Letters at Sporting Dept Names Read Like a Local Roll

Readers' section lists correspondence for John D. Barry Fred Dyer Gilbert Gallant Joe Cunningham Lester Babcock and Harold Farrington with two letters from him, indicating a community sports page exchange.

John D. Barry Fred Dyer Gilbert Gallant Joe Cunningham Lester Babcock Harold Farrington

Cicotte Signs 1919 Contract With Chicago Americans

Chicago Feb 6 Eddie Cicotte veteran pitcher signs for the 1919 season with the Chicago Americans. The deal secures a key member of the pitching staff for the club.

Eddie Cicotte Chicago Chicago Americans

Arlington High and Melrose Meet In Annual Ice Rivalry

The Arlington High School hockey team hosts Melrose High School on Spy Pond in Arlington this afternoon. Both clubs are premier Greater Boston rivals ending the season with this highly coveted contest.

Arlington High School Melrose High School Spy Pond Arlington Greater Boston

St Johns Prep Beats Boston English in Ice Hockey

St Johns Prep defeated Boston English 2 to 0 in Danvers ice hockey, extending their winning streak to six games. Ouellette scored twice as March impressed for Boston English. the match featured two 15 minute periods and notable plays from both teams.

Middlesex and Milton to Play Postponed Ice Game

Middlesex School coach Warren Hopkins announced arrangements for a postponed ice hockey game with Milton Academy. The teams will meet at Milton on Wednesday afternoon February 19.

Warren Hopkins Middlesex School Concord Milton Academy Milton

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