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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1920
Page
9
Chicago sets the stage for two major events this year. The baseball world debates a new National Commission chair while Republican leaders gear up for the national convention in June. Top figures may circle for a future presidency.
With three days before the election, factions in both leagues clash as major and minor leagues gather in town. Rules committee members discuss changes including banning freak deliveries and foul fly outs while national and American leagues plan schedule meetings. The aim is to reduce friction and restore harmony behind the game.
Two leagues prepare for a joint meeting to name a new commission head and discuss a potential price rise for ballpark admissions. The factions split five to three in December and may stick to the same sides in the Wednesday session. Garry Herrmann may stay on if no agreement is reached.
In Christiania Sweden Feb a city skater Mathiesen defeated World champion Robert McLean of Chicago by two fifths of a second in the 100 metre race posting 2 minutes 27 4-5 seconds to McLean 2 28 1-5. Mathiesen also won the 10000 metre in 18 29 1-10 with McLean finishing 19 2-5.
Connie Mack plans a record nine to ten year early spring training for the Philadelphia Athletics at Lake Charles Louisiana with a largely young squad. March 3 marks the departure of the first group led by either Harry Davis or Danny Murphy. Baseball observers note the potential of Frank Brazill a fast strong fielder from the Robins Southern trip who could win third base if he can hit.
This week features a Wednesday double header with Boston All Stars vs New Rochelle and Yankee Division vs MIT. Friday sees Harvard Club against Sherbrooke with Arlington and Melrose matchups pending, while Saturday hosts Harvard Club versus Sherbrooke. The Boston All Stars depart Thursday for Pittsburgh for the Olympic tryout series.
New York Feb 8 Del Pratt second baseman for the Yankees says the club is safe in 1920 with Ruth added to the lineup and notes the need for another strong run producer. He recalls Red Smith from Atlanta and Auburn as a potential waiver pickup while manager Miller Huggins seeks an outfielder.
Townwide chatter swirls around whether Rabbit Maranville will join the Giants, a topic rivaling interest in the League of Nations and other distant issues. Local sources say fans await a decision as talks continue with no formal commitment.
Big Babe Ruth arrives in the Hub with Mrs Ruth after a long California trip. He shivers in a leather coat as a late train delivers him to Trinity Place and finds Boston streets buried under heavy snow.
Babe Ruth lands in Boston after a coast tour and declares he seeks fair treatment regarding his sale and pay. He criticizes reports of causing Red Sox disarray, vows to play right field for the Yankees if needed, and plans to base his home in Sudbury after baseball. Ruth emphasizes his readiness, weighs pitching duties, and requests proper compensation from Frazee’s sale.
Middlesex School ice hockey team will finish its season this week with two regular games and the annual contest with St. Mark's School of Southboro postponed by the blizzard. A date for the St. Mark's game will be set tomorrow. Wednesday they face Cambridge Latin School at home, and Saturday they host Country Day School of Newton.
Western report says Jack Hendricks hopes to land Rube Bressler from the Reds for his Indianapolis American Association squad. If a major league manager lets the southpaw go, he may regret it.
Danvers hosts Somerville High against St Johns and Cambridge Latin faces Exeter while Middlesex School and Milton Academy vie in Concord. Brookline and Newton face off, with St Marks meeting Milton and Ipswich High at Danvers as cold weather reshapes the day’s prep lineup.
Raymond Robertson anchored Huntington School relay at the B A A track meet against Worcester Academy, standing out as a scholastic star.
In the wake of the region wide blizzard most activities were canceled or delayed. Hockey games were canceled and only a few track meets were held as teams adjusted to the stormy week.
The Boston Athletic Association meet showcased Huntington Exeter and Dorchester High School runners. Pete Walsh of Dorchester High won the 1000 yard event with the year's best time, ahead of Ed Brooks Medford and Jones Exeter. Swede Exeter captured the 440 yard title while Farley Huntington led the sprint field.
George L. Hunter plans to donate another trophy to the B A A games committee as the special mile event winner Joie Ray of the Illinois Athletic Club claimed permanent possession of the cup. Hunter, longtime Boston A A member and Back Bay devotee, started the tradition of a rich one mile trophy open to club athletes. ownership requires three wins by a bona fide club representative.
Robertson emerged as a standout in scholastic athletics at Huntington School. He won the 60 yard dash at the Boston Y M C A meet, anchored the relay to challenge Worcester, and finished third in the 440 yard dash while showing grit and speed throughout.
The card lists six races with purses from 600 to 700 dollars. Notable entries include Vic Munoz 110, Dorothy 111, Firefly 111, Leona 114, Roundel 111, and Lamppost 106. Tracking shows multiple claimed horses and various weights across two, three, and four year olds.
Norman McNeill second-string catcher for the Barrow club declares he will not report to Joe Tinker's Toledo team after being shipped there with Dumont and Wilhoit. He cites a local shipyard job and says he will play in the summer to earn more money than as a Red Sox player.
Multiple races at Havana feature close outcomes with riders Kederis Brown Carmody and MecCrann among top riders. Winners include Diemed and Lady Ivan in 1:07 2-5 and 1:14 1-0 times. other notable results list Slippery Silver War Tax and Marianne handicap winners with purses from 600 to 1200 dollars.
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