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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1913
Page
8
Baseball fans stay alert as the American and National leagues begin meetings focused on ratifying agreed schedules. Observers expect notable trades to emerge before owners finalize arrangements, with trades anticipated to shape the upcoming season.
Public skating details and locations listed Franklin Field Jamaica Pond Public Garden Roslindale Neponset Gibson Ashmont Savin Hill Strandway William Eustis Randolph Street North Brighton Charlestown Charlesbank Wood Island Cottage Street Columbus Avenue Kirst Street Orient Heights Abbot Wood Charles River above Harvard Bridge Cambridge above Harvard Bridge Good Brae Burn West Newton Good Tobogganing Kranklin Park 3 to 10 pm.
American league leaders ponder moves to boost the Highlanders and bolster their outfield, with Olaf Henriksen the lone signed outfielder so far. Boston's Harry Hooper and Ted Lewis show discord over offers while McAleer weighs lines for a strong outfielder. National league owners meet in New York with Stallings seeking one or two outfielders, possibly trading catchers, as clubs eye strengthening rosters.
Baseball magnates managers and players arrive in New York for the upcoming schedule meetings opening tomorrow. Key figures include Ban Johnson August Herrmann Charles Comiskey and Frank Chance plus executives from the National and American Leagues as Boston and Chicago groups assemble to discuss contracts stadium plans and signings. The National League meeting begins Tuesday with focus on the Chicago Boston and Brooklyn clubs.
The collegiate hockey title will be decided next Saturday night when Harvard and Princeton clash at the Boston Arena to break their tied series. Harvard, upset in New York last Saturday, seeks the crown after Princeton defeated them, forcing a third game to determine the champion.
On Wednesday night the Pilgrim A A seven, who defeated the Victorias of Montreal last Saturday, will host the strong Canadian team from Three Rivers Quebec. The visitors play two games here, facing the B A A seven on Friday night for another lively contest.
Karl Lemle, the Bohemian heavyweight, travels from Chicago for Wednesday night bout with Zbyszko at Mechanics Building. Lemle says he is in grand shape and plans a life surprise. Zbyszko supporters, including New York Sokel Club and Polish societies, book seats, signaling strong ethnic turnout for the ringside clash.
The week’s bowling standings show top totals: highest team three-string 1562 by Boylston in the City League. highest team single string 592 by Arlington Boat Club in the ABP League. Individual highs include Porter 349 three-string in the AOUW League and McKee 142 single string in the Boylston. Oxford 1636 in the Amateur Boston Pin League. Foster of Kernwood leads total with 371 in Mystic Valley League. Webb of Arlington Boat Club posts 150 in ABP.
After the Unicorn games, local clubs plan additional amateur contests. B A A’s Saturday meet upheld its high standard, with the relay quartet Halpin Merrihew Burns and Gram potentially breaking records. Harvard Georgetown Columbia and others posted fast times, and Georgetown’s Johnny Gallagher emerged as a notable 390 yard relay and mile prospect.
Tonight and midweek programs feature Tristan und Isolde and special matinees with Mme Schumann Heink among others. Don Giovanni Otello and Pagliacci are listed, with prices 50c to 5 dollars, plus Sunday orchestral concerts February 15 and 25 with noted soloists. Downtown box office details at Steinert's 162 Boylston St.
Letters reference Joe Becker and Young Olson asking if Abel Kiviat will keep the perpetual trophy after his second Hunter mile win. The deed of gift says three-time winners gain perpetual ownership. Irish American A.C. would own it if they win again. Also notes Kolehmainen–Queal race tickets at Wright & Ditson, Eaton’s 40 yard time, New England boxing championships on April 5, and national boxing championships on May 6–7.
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