Major league clubs seek minor league recruits
Major league clubs accelerating efforts to recruit from minors as they anticipate a wave of player availability following the expected dissolution of the International League.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
13
Major League Interest Grows in Canadian Players
American and National league managers race to sign top Canadian talent as Montreal shuts down and Toronto faces uncertainty over the Barrow circuit. Lajoie emerges as the key prize while holdouts Pratt Magee and Konetchy weigh retirement unless pay matches past salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
New York
Montreal
Sammy Jlichtenheim
Toronto
Larry Lajoie
Barrow
McCaffrey
Baltimore Outfit
Lajoie
Derrill Pratt
Kenetchy
Lee Magee
Pratt
Magee
Konetchy
Yankees
Maisel
Gedeon
Shocker
Plank
Gettysburg
Browns
Colonel Ruppert
Keystone
All Stars to Play Arena Sailors in Navy Challenge
The Arena and Wanderer clubs combine to field an all star seven against the Navy team after military authorities blocked the Aberdeens of Ottawa trip to Boston. Frank Storey guards, Small and Martin on the front line, Reycroft at center, Synnott rover, with Rice and Wendell on the wings as others may also see action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeens
Ottawa
Boston
Navy
Lombard
Wanderer
Frank Storey
Irving Small
Red Martin
Louis Reycroft
Red Synnott
Rover
Rice
Wendell
Wrestling Match Heads for Clear Championship Action in Des Moines
Waldeck Zbyszko meets Earl Caddock in Des Moines tonight to help resolve the championship picture. Caddock argues he is as worthy as the Pole for the crown, while outlook remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldeck Zbyszko
Earl Caddock
Des Moines
Caddock
Eaton versus Burns handicap claim and 1914 bout notes
The letter questions Eaton running 40 yards in 25 seconds and whether a two yard head start would let him beat Burns, with B asserting no. It notes 50s Jess Willard lost to Tom MacMahon in Youngstown on March 27, 1914 in 12 rounds. It asks for Phinney Boyle’s result in his last bout versus Frankie Britt, a 15 round no decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Freddie Burns
Burns
Jess Willard
Tom MacMahon
Youngstown
Ohio
Phinney Boyle
Frankie Britt
Hurd and Armstrong Reach St Valentine Golf Finals
In Pinehurst North Carolina Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Pittsburg meets Mrs J D Armstrong of Buffalo in the women s St Valentine tournament final after both winning semi finals Hurd defeated Miss Pauline Starrett 9 and 7 while Armstrong beat Mrs J D Chapman 2 and 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. C
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Pittsburg
J. D. Armstrong
Buffalo
St. Valentine
Hurd
Pauline Starrett
New York
Everett Scott Signs With Red Sox for 1918 Season
Shortstop Everett Scott enrolled with the Red Sox for the 1918 season. His signed contract reached Red Sox headquarters yesterday afternoon and was filed among the first documents received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sox
Everett Scott
St Johns Prep Defeats English High 2 to 0 in Ice Hockey
In Danvers on February 7 St Johns Prep beat English High 2 goals to 0. The game featured goals by Ouellette and Collary with refereeing by Sullivan and umpires Hastings and Goggin. Time was 2 periods of 20 minutes each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvers
English High
John's
Senay Dupont
Kroog Colary
Wiscarw
Cooney, Welch
Gaffney I
Ouellette, McDonald, P
May Quit Baseball Braves Sentinel Ed Kenetchy Voices Exit
Ed Kenetchy, Braves’ first baseman for the last two seasons, announces he is quitting baseball over dissatisfaction with the contract figures offered to him. He declares he is done with the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kenetchy
Braves
Boston Club Cuts Star Player’s Pay in Contract Refit
In a St Louis letter the player says Boston club offered one third less than last year and asserts he never signed a contract with the team while his Federal league agreement stands. He calls himself a free agent and hints he may leave if paid only $400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Honey
Boston
Stallings
Boxing Gossip Reflects Manager Stance and Local Cards
Ray Cass denies Bath despatch altering Frankie Britt’s manager, citing ongoing control of the New Bedford boxer. Debates over match fairness and club interests surface as Cass and promoters discuss upcoming bouts and possible rematches while Brockton plans youth tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cass
Frankie Britt
New Bedford
Bath
Britt
Box Condon
Cass
Sidelights on Life of John L. Sullivan
A collection of anecdotes about John L. Sullivan includes autograph letters by Charles W. Eliot and Sullivan's wit on supply and demand. It recalls his telegram to the Anti-Saloon League, a reporter’s question about wrinkles, Confederate veterans, North and South Carolina governors, and Roscoe Conkling’s toast at a banquet praising his warlike and oratorical gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
John L. Sullivan
John L
Eliot
John
Nelson A. Miles
Anti-Saloon League
Atlantic City
League
Peacock
Miles
Temperance
South
South Carolina
North Carolina
Sullivan
Roscoe Conklin
United States Senate
Conklin
Alexander
Persia
Demosthenes
Two Interscholastic Games Set for Boston Arena
Two big league matchups will be played today at the Boston Arena. Brookline will face Melrose in the afternoon, followed by Newton meeting Medford in a high spirited evening clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Brookline
Melrose
Newton
Medford
Medford Seven Poised for Strong Defense Split
Captain Leon Farr announces the Medford seven are in fine fettle with Christensen and Kelly back, Donnellan recovering from tonsillitis but ready, Newton booming, and Garritty with Owens forming a tight outer defense. Melrose High trails with improved attack for a tough league contest this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Farr
Medford Seven
Christensen
Kelly
Charley Donnellan
Medford Rover
Newton
Medford
Garritty
Owens
Melrose High Seven
February Meeting of Ladies' Kennel Association in Boston
The Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts will hold its February meeting next Monday afternoon at the Touraine. Mrs. Gardner A. Whitney of Brookline is the new president and will chair the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Kennel Association of
Massachusetts
Touraine
Gardner A. Whitney
Brookline
Navy Yard Team to Face Tufts at Braves Field in Boston
The Charlestown Navy Yard team under Jack Barry will debut against Tufts College in Boston at Braves Field on Saturday afternoon April 13. The game comes on the eve of diamond business for both major leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Barry
Braves
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston
Braves Field
Tufts College
Navy Yard team aims high with charity game plans
The charity feature of the game dominates planning as nearly all receipts will support the navy yard widows and orphans fund. A grand program is set for the season with the yard squad expected to draw strong crowds against top college opponents. Jack Barry and Rabbit Maranville anchor the infield with former Red Sox and Braves stars like Herb Pennock Ernie Shore Del Gainer Chick Shorten Jimmie Walsh and Mike McNally. Arthur Rice will back Maranville behind the plate. A vigorous ticket campaign is already under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Jack Barry
Rabbit Maranville
Red Sox
Braves
Navy
Herb Pennock
Ernie Shore
del Gainer
Chick Shorten
Jimmie Walsh
Mike McNally
Maranville
Arthur Rice
Contemplated Features To Be Announced Later
The article notes that contemplated features of the game will be announced later and that every effort will be made to ensure the affair is a genuine success from every standpoint.
Reaganites 10 Rally Tonight for Boston Boxing Card
East Boston fans back Tommy Reagan in a 12 round feature at the Commercial A C against Benny Valger of New York. Cavaaughnaugh of Cambridge faces Kid Patten of Charlestown in the 10 round semi finally, with Tommy Carson meeting Young Bushee in the eight round opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tommy Reagan
Benny Valger
New York
Reagan
Jack Cavanaugh
Cambridge
Kid Patten
Charlestown
Cavanaugh
Tommy Carson
Coast Artillery
Young Bushee
Woonsocket
Dual Meet at Newton Today
Newton High faces Huntington School this afternoon in a Newton drill hall dual meet. Both squads show strength and a close result is expected as Newton has familiarity with the drill shed boards. Huntington star Greenleaf cannot compete after turning 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton High
Huntington
Newton Drill Hall
Newton
Greater Boston
Greenleaf
Weeghman Claims Alexander Will Be Satisfied With Terms
President Weeghman stated that any grievances or demands by Alexander will be adjusted, replying to Alexander’s assertion that he seeks a $10,000 bonus and a $12,000 annual salary. He asserted that only war would keep Alexander from the game and that bonus, salary, and other issues would be ironed out to his satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeghman
Alexander
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