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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
15
Jay Kirke expresses strong optimism for the Boston Braves in 1912. He cites his versatility and power, notes improvements to pitching, and asserts the team can contend with the Giants and others from the season's outset.
Revere High defeated Winthrop High Independents 7 to 1 at Revere yesterday. The Rich brothers Tapley Emerson and Turville starred for Revere while Turner and McMillan stood out for Winthrop. Referees were Borden Clisbee and Hartwell.
Manager Clarke of the Pittsburg Pirates may select a first baseman from Wagner Miller or other veterans if no promising free agent or internal option is secured before the season opens.
Carlisle is removed from Harvard football plans and Vanderbilt takes the spot between Princeton and Dartmouth. The tentative 1920 schedule lists Maine Holy Cross Williams Amherst Brown Princeton Vanderbilt Dartmouth Yale with most games at the Brighton Stadium. Percy Haughton will remain head coach per contract though rumors of leaving for business persist.
Philadelphia fans expect Ed Collins to replace Harry Davis as a key ball team presence next season. Connie Mack will rely on Davis's departure and seek Collins to step into the vacancy.
The National Commission ruled that a ball club does not owe a player payment during injury time, signaling reduced stalling by athletes and a shift in compensation expectations across teams.
It is said the Western league will play fewer games next season than in 1911. Denver's big lead and a 168 game schedule caused frost to gather on the fans' shoes last year.
Baltimore team lures top talent led by pitcher Smith known as the back-breaker as part of a strategic build for the season.
Pop Anson joins the Cubs on the spring training trip to mentor younger players and demonstrate hitting technique for safe, productive at bats.
Perplexing appeal circulates among major league fans who press Mr. Carnegie to grant a medal to a magnet figure tied to the season. The proposal seeks recognition as the season shifts from the close of the tie to the 1915 opening.
The Grand Mere team edged the Boston Athletic Association 5 to 4 at the Boston Arena in a frantic finish. Ritchie starred for Grand Mere with two late goals, while Trafficks and Osgood contributed for the A A A as fans erupted in a high speed, rough but evenly matched contest.
Salem Normal basketball, led by star center Pie Long, beat Boston University Law School 17 to 10 at the Salem Normal gym. Tierney and Kerrigan starred for the Law School as the fast and clean intercollegiate game drew a 300 attendance.
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