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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1912
Page
13
Mike Donlin, long a holdout and disputed star for the Boston Braves, signaled readiness to accept club terms for 1912 after quietly learning Johnny Kling would coach the team. He sent word to President Ward that he was willing to re consider a new contract and wished Kling and the players good luck.
The Boston management faced questions over Donlin receiving two documents used for exhibition in New York and tearing them up before an audience. Fans and owners weigh Donlin's money focus against fielding a young, fighting team, hoping for harmony and possible trades with Pittsburgh to strengthen the Braves.
At the Leavenworth federal penitentiary a three term baseball league is planned for next summer with players drawn from white, colored and Indian prisoners. The Department of Justice will provide equipment except uniforms which will be made in the prison tailor shop. It will be the first baseball league at the penitentiary.
The Harvard relay squads, led by Coach Donovan and Manager Gaddis, depart for New York to compete in the University of Columbia games tonight. Harvard will not enter individual events, saving athletes for Providence next week. The teams mirror those that beat Yale and Princeton at the B A A games, with the mile lineup Reynolds O'Brien Huling Barron and the two mile Koch Warren Fernald Preble.
Dartmouth lists a 23 game 1912 schedule managed by Graves. The Green omit the long Southern trip, add Seton Hall Trinity Yale and several New England games, with dates across April to June at Hanover and other venues.
Cornell edged Amherst 27 to 26 in a six-event dual meet at Amherst. Relay victory by six inches carried Cornell, with Whittemore winning diving for Amherst and a series of placements by both schools in sprints and distance races.
Brown University releases a revised baseball schedule for the season. Changes drop games with New Hampshire Michigan West Point Virginia Stevens and Columbia. New games include Pennsylvania Cornell Holy Cross Notre Dame Bates and others with all games listed for April through June at Providence Ithaca New Haven Cambridge Worcester and Amherst locations.
Fragmentary notes show Rochester men’s club report on a game or event with unclear details. The fragment hints at twenty one players and a spring schedule but omits full names dates and outcomes.
The Coulon Burns bout near New Orleans may move to 118 pounds as Burns pressures for lower weight. Coulon, from Chicago, faces the choice amid big gate expectations while boxing authorities weigh bans, with Jimmy Walsh looming as potential 118-pound opponent.
Baseball for Greater Boston will be boomed at a banquet next Tuesday evening at the Hotel Lenox under the auspices of the Greater Boston baseball league. Danial W. Lane is president and A. W. Bannwart known as Al Winn is secretary. Invitations have gone to Mayors of nearby cities and officials of major leagues while many acceptances are in.
Cornell defeated Princeton 18 to 2 on February 4 in Ithaca. Cornell's teamwork received praise as the Aggies? No, the Ithacans displayed strong offense and defense, overpowering Princeton in the contest.
News from the Brockton show about the Decatur truck and newt exhibit attraction. Bob Burman to drive Cutting entry in the 600 mile Indianapolis race after inspection. Freight delays affect shipments to New England shows. Hartford show opens next Monday at the State Armory. Rhotto Douglas gains use of a Velie during Boston visit. Hampage becomes Buffalo Thomas plant president. Gleason and Ramsey assume VP and secretary-treasurer roles.
Heavyweight wrestler Doc Bendler, a Penn alumnus, travels to town optimistic about beating Karla Monday night. He vows to pursue the American championship and to face Ordeman or Zbyssko if opportunities arise, boasting he is stronger than ever and prepared to outwit his rival.
The skating bulletin provides a snapshot of recent figure and speed skating happenings in the area. Details cover participants, venues, and upcoming competitions shaping the local ice scene.
The columbia university games tonight feature Oscar Hedlund and Abel Kiviat in the big Baxter mile. Backers favor Kiviat while Hedlund is seen as the likely winner on a flat track and early form suggests both have strong chances.
The item reviews bouts, indoor mile records, and local club events. It mentions a draw between Deshleres Armory Club and an opponent, references the Square Garden mile, Baxter mile race, and notes on Mike Stahl and Brockton players moving to the big leagues. It also covers Red Sox figure Bat and early 1900s American cycling pace riders.
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