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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1914
Page
11
An article discusses how umpires, unlike players, face few opponents and must manage signals and calls to avoid trouble. It notes their limited clashes on the field with players and managers and their need to stay within boundaries amid fan attention.
The piece recalls the inside game between umpires in early World Series settings. It describes how plate umpires relied on prearranged signals from field officials to influence calls, citing Klem and Evans in 1909 1910 incidents. It notes ground rules for the 1909 World Series and a famous misread hit that led to a two base award.
A new hygiene department edict from Boston public high schools restricts boys to competing in only one track and one field event at all dual and open meets. It applies whether or not competing with out of town schools and requires adherence to regimental rules.
Harvard's varsity rowers report to Coach Wray at 4 30 in the boathouse for initial conditioning. The large squad includes Morgan Schail H Middendorf Parson and Soucy, with Mills Fuller and likely MacVicar out. Freshmen begin Wednesday with machine work and limited outdoor sessions as they learn prep school rudiments.
Fred Clarke of the Pirates sent a terse wire to Barney Dreyfuss after learning Hendrix and Simon defected to the Federals. Clarke stated he would not keep players unable to see beyond their noses and filled Simon’s spot by signing Columbus catcher Coleman.
Curtis Hall swimming team in Jamaica Plain hosts the annual women’s club meet with many Park and Recreation Department leaders expected. Mayor Curley invited, with City Bulletin editor and department commissioners to attend. Events include stroke exhibitions, a tule race, candle race, and relays between Cabot Street and Curtis Hall baths, plus Miss Rose Pitonof’s exhibition.
John McGraw arrived in Manila with the world’s tourists and met Dr. Pond, who pitched for the 189 Orioles. McGraw played third base for that great team and was Pond’s closest friend. Pond enlisted as a surgeon in the regular army and has served in the Philippines for nearly 15 years.
Harvard plans two boats to race the United States Naval Academy at Lake Severn during Easter vacation. The Crimson aiming to race the first and second Navy eights, possibly on the 18th to 26th. Past trip to Annapolis in 1910 defeated the middies by three lengths over two miles. Harvard may shift away from Cambridge for early-week training in future years.
The remark about a $65 000 three year offer from the Federals raises doubt about intent or arithmetic. Federal headquarters has not issued any confirmation or story to support the claim.
Tom Clarke and Grover Hartley, top Reds catchers, refuse salary hikes. Manager Herzog inventories two substitutes, Miguel Angel Gonzales and Von Kolnitz, after Gonzales impressed in the New York and New Jersey League and Havana winter ball. Herzog also tests nine pitchers from minors and introduces King Lear from Princeton.
The baseball magnates consider adjusting the calendar for the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, weighing potential scheduling shifts and implications.
Two college teams Tufts and Holy Cross spark a Boston Arena week while Technology and Columbia meet. Local squads Pilgrim A A and Boston Athletic Association face Cleveland Athletic Club, with a key Pilgrim A A vs Cleveland game next Thursday and a tough B A A clash Saturday.
Ral Ewing of the San Francisco club appears to have persuaded Oscar Vitt against jumping the Tigers for the Federals after a direct discussion. Vitt said the Federal offer did not look favorable, citing the heart-to-heart talk with Ewing.
Hanover, N H Feb 8 Coach Harry Hillman returns from the B A A meet and praises the Dartmouth boys in Mechanics Hall. He plans to enter the two mile relay team that beat the Pennsylvanians in four meets next month. Whitney wins the 16 pound shot put indoors with a 46 ft 9 1 4 in. mark. Buck competes in high jump and pole vault, Legay the freshman second in the quarter mile, Trentholm and Whitney slated for New York events at Madison Square Garden. Whitney to compete in the Irish A meet Saturday.
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