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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1912
Page
14
Work started yesterday on Walpole street grounds to transform the historic baseball park. A crew moved in early and began tearing down the bleachers behind third base, the so called dos and donts section, aiming to make the venue look like a different playing field.
The grandstand will gain two extra sections and bleachers will rise higher. The field will be enlarged and seating increased, with work to be completed by the second week in April. Bill Carrigan and Larry Gardner signed for Boston, Gardner at third base and Carrigan as key batter behind the plate.
Tufts opened practice at Goddard Gym with about two dozen players reporting after the first call for candidates. Coach Rutherford evaluated the squad as the old guard Barnett? and Hooper at third base and Proctor at shortstop returning, while Marty Martin oversaw pitchers. New arms include Macks from Beverly High and Bergan from Hingham High.
A harsh winter forecast dominates headlines as severe cold grips the plains. Peter Maher faces Pattie Jack Johnson in a notable challenge amid record-low temperatures and brutal conditions.
Milton Academy defeated Stone School 3 to 2 at Cunningham rink in Milton yesterday. Foote of Stone scored both goals for his team and was the standout with stick work. Scoring for Milton Academy were Trainor Kissel Felton and Foote two times. Referee Hoey. Time two periods of 15 minutes.
Gordon Douglas of the New York Tennis and Racquet Club defeated Harold E. McCormick of the University Club of Chicago in straight sets 15 0, 15 6, 17 15 to win the Gold Racquet championship of 1912 and claim the Clarence Mackay trophy.
Boston plans compulsory swimming for all students as part of school training under Dr. Harrington. Boston Latin and English High Schools start the program, aiming to credit swimming points toward the school diploma once tanks are available. Activities to occur in warmer months due to winter tank shortages.
Arlington High School dominated Woburn High with 12 goals at Spy Pond. Ross scored five and Percy four as Buttrick prevented any Woburn scoring in the 20 minute half game.
Fifty candidates reported yesterday to Coach Fred O'Brien of the Boston Latin School swimming team. The men were divided into squads and will practise at the Cabot street tank.
Fifteen vessels tied up at the wharf with a large supply of fresh groundfish. The Valerie reported 90,000 pounds of haddock and 12,000 pounds of cod. the Lucania 80,000 haddock and 00 cod. Winds lingered with intense cold. crews suffered frostbite and deck ice took hours to remove. Other ports sent cod, pollock, hake, mixed fish, and halibut as wholesale prices showed haddock at 2.34 to 2.34 per pound, cod around 4.14 to 7.34, pollock 6.5, hake 6.75, and casks at 3.84 cents. Additional ships listed cargoes and fares, while steamers reported rough ice near shoals delaying arrivals and buoy outages. Shipping news includes the Megantic and Cambrian into Boston service, cargo conditions, and a recap of the week’s imports and exports.
The brief log notes ship movements and tides with several steamers cleared and sailed. Vessels listed include Cambrian Gardner London and Line Yarmen with routes from New York to ports like Norfolk and Portland. Other ships named are City of Macon and Lichtenfels with various sailings and destinations.
February 12 deal sends Cubs catcher Peaches Graham to the Phillies for catcher Cutter Ward and pitcher Ward. Cubs president C Webb Murphy announced before leaving for New York to attend the National League meeting. The trade was completed by telegraph after a week of negotiations.
The Phillies acquired two Quaker recruits in a veteran Graham swap and face persistent Cubs trades. Murphy dodges syndicate baseball talk while noting Mor dexai Brown’s contract offer. Cotter came from York and Ward from Brockton. Ward is a tall right hander. Graham joined the Cubs in a Boston Nationals deal involving Johnny King and others.
Alvan T. Fuller returns from abroad tomorrow. Massachusetts Automobile Operators Association holds annual ball in Paul Revere Hall tonight. Car body trends show rounded rear top corners gaining favor at Brussels and Olympia shows. New York and Vermont tax policies favor registration fee only. Massachusetts has about 40 000 cars valued around 50 million dollars. A meeting in New York between A A A contest board and Manufacturers' Association discusses racing control and terms for A A A oversight following Sam Butler’s death.
Entries pour in for the Boston College open meet to be run next Monday night at the Boston College museum on James Street South End. Manager Joseph P. McHugh will receive entries by Thursday night. The program includes sprints and distance races plus field events with new stands installed to accommodate a likely large crowd. Relay matches include Boston College against Tuttsbury Latin and other city rivals, with several high school and club teams listed among participants.
A fragment notes Kid Mberfeld traveling to Chattanooga with a mention of a strong Chat City figure. The readable text is limited and lacks clear context or dates. Further specifics are not available in the readable portion.
O B Bush the one armed skater from Canada led five events at the Eastern skating championships held at Brookside Lake Newburgh N Y under the Newburgh Wheelman seven thousand spectators braved cold as 60 entries from Hudson River valley and metropolitan district competed in distances from a quarter to five miles. O D Bush Joseph Miller William Taylor and Archie Rogers shared top places in the events with times ranging from 1 29 to 5 0 7.
O B Bush of Vancouver leads 27 skaters entered for the international skating championships to be held at the Arena Thursday and Friday under the International Skating Union. The lineup includes top speed skaters from the United States and Canada with entrants from Vancouver Saranac Lake Milwaukee Chicago Cleveland St John New York Boston Roxbury and Montreal among others.
Brookline Swimming Club plans an elaborate water sports program for tomorrow night as entertainment for new Malden YMCA members. The event features short sprint races 440 and 220 yards, fancy diving, water polo exhibition, and a relay race with tight margins. Two picked water polo teams will play two five minute halves to conclude the program.
Williams town announces the 1912 football slate with key dates against Rensselaer, Harvard, Dartmouth, Cornell, Wesleyan, Amherst and others. Fred Daly, Yale 1910 captain, is re-engaged as coach reflecting high expectations for next season.
The annual major league schedule meetings are planned with the National League owners in New York and the American League in Chicago. The joint rules committee will meet during the week, with teams preparing for southern training camps. John McGraw will depart for Marlin Texas to set up the Giants camp and Manager Wolverton will head to Atlanta in about two weeks.
Report previews a packed lineup as top cheese champions are introduced before the main bout. Details emphasize anticipation, key contenders, and the event’s regional stake for dairy producers and fans.
The article praises New England runners and teams as they head toward the Baxter mile and Metropolitan honors. Oscar Hedlund’s Hunter mile win with Abel Kiviat suggests strong chances in New York. Harry Lee and the BA A relay victory signal local talent. Plans include Sam Lawrence’s bid at Sweeney’s high jump record and Bonhag’s push for a new five mile mark. Springfield to host New England intercollegiate championships with Carlisle Indians to visit.
The piece discusses Billy Eaton's 40 yard dash world record and Alvah Meyer's indoor title run at the A A games. Meyer wins by inches over Francis O'Hara in 4 465 seconds, with a claim Eaton would fare poorly against Meyer's speed handicap. The author credits a high effort from the B A A committee and notes multiple records set at a recent big meet.
Letters inquire who won the Anile walking race at the B A A games and whether Kaiser or Schwartz prevailed. Reported winner was Sam Schwartz of New York, though Kaiser was listed as a nonstarter. Additional exchanges debate 40 yard dash outcomes and conditions, noting Iliam Scott and Madison Square Garden track setup for relays and distance events.
Bates College announces its 1920 baseball schedule under Manager George B Brunner. Practice games with preparatory schools are cut. Bates will face Harvard Brown Rhode Island State College away from home while Tufts comes to Lewiston.
The American and National leagues spent millions in 1911 to bolster teams of known major league calibre. The Columbian and United States leagues are left to whistle and yell play ball as the major leagues pursue star players.
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