Peace Returns as Baseball Magnates Reconcile
Chicago February 18 National League owners end factional feud. Pulliam granted indefinite leave of absence for health reasons while Garry Herrmann calls him out as needing rest. Heydler named acting president. Umpire bribery case shelved as committee transfers authority. Free passes dropped. wives’ passes remain. Team rosters limited to 2 players May 15 to Aug 20 with 26 total later. class A rosters capped at 16 then 25.
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Donahue Confirms Brother Joins Fresno Outlaw League
Pat Donahue writes from Springfield stating his catcher brother Frank plans to join Fresno in the Outlaw league. He previews a Boston spring trip, notes Doc Gessler as captain, and recalls Lou Criger leaving for a hotter climate.
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Bemis Shows Quiet Improvement After Health Setback
Ashland Massachusetts reports Fred P. Bemis catcher for the Cleveland team in the American League made slight progress. He had a quiet day with good nourishment and his heart symptoms improving while his temperature declined.
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Cutler Wins Long Billiards Match At Hub Rooms
The 400 in 13 innings contest at the 18 inch balk line ended with A. G. Cutler defeating W. M. Parker. Cutler played strongly and is shaping up for important March matches.
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Dorchester High Lads Claim Division X Title
Dorchester High School first and second basketball teams defeated Charlestown High School to win the Division X championship. The first team won 42 to 21 with a dominant performance, while the second team prevailed 13 to 7. Attendance was about 400.
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Dartmouth Defeats Holy Cross In Tough Worcester Clash
In Worcester on February 18 Dartmouth again beat Holy Cross 27 to 23 in a hard fought see-saw game. The visitors showed greater stamina than the local team throughout the contest.
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Roxbury High Dominates M A H S In 35 19 Victory
Roxbury High defeated Mechanic Arts High 35 to 19 at Roxbury as Keefe Walsh and Cannon led with scoring highlights. The game featured strong passing, shooting, and a 15 minute halves format with 300 in attendance.
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Somerville Rindge clash ends in disputed game
At Cambridgeport Y M C A the Somerville High and Rindge teams argued over rulings by Referee McAnaul in the second half and left the floor. Parks and Pierce were sidelined briefly by rough play but returned. McAnaul awarded the game to Rindge 2 0 and a rematch is set for Newton Y M C A.
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East Boston to host St Johns bury five in Washington Birthday double bill
Local fans anticipate a Washington Birthday twin bill featuring East Boston and the celebrated St Johnsbury five coming off a strong record. The rival teams have provided exciting games, drawing eager crowds to the showcase.
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Madison A C Faces Crescent Five at Monument Hall
The Madison A C basketball team competes Crescent five tonight at Monument Hall Charles Town. The Madison second team and South Boston second meet in the preliminary game.
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Williams Trips Hamilton College in Easy Victory
Williams defeated Hamilton College 35 to 9 in Williams Town tonight. The Williams five scored at will and protected their goal throughout the game.
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College basketball slate across campuses today
Dartmouth faces MIT at Tech gym while Cornell plays Columbia in New York. Tufts hosts Hamilton in Medford and Wesleyan meets Brown in Middletown. Other games include Boston College High versus Tech 11 in Boston, Everett Independents at Haverhill, Rindge M T 8 against Concord, Milton High at Bridgewater and St Johns Prep versus Lynn High in Danvers.
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Baseball Notes From The Week In Review West Outlook
The Red Sox face the Cleveland Naps in their first Western game with Cy likely pitching against old teammates. Cubs star Johnnie Ivers praises their postseason showings against Detroit. Mike Donlin seeks about $6000 to sign with New York, not $8000. Chicago clubs mix rosters, Cy Young expands his farm, your Uncle adds acres, and New England League meets at the United States Hotel. Poker linked to White Sox success. Billie Sunday’s reaction anticipated. Mike Lynch declines Connie Mack terms.
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Corbett Wins Italian Lightweight Title in Six-Round Bout
Fred Corbett defeated Kid Stinger to claim the Italian lightweight championship of the East at Broadway A. C. in Philadelphia. A furious six-round slugfest drew a largely Italian audience including several opera stars.
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Fans Still Angry Over Youngs Sale
Anger on Boston streets over Cy Young sale to Columbus avenue sparking fears of weaker crowds. Letters to the Boston Post protest the move and urge fans to support the Nationals or shift to another park, warning the Red Sox may lose attendance and face a rocky start.
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Baseball Trade Prospects And Ballpark Anchoring Rumors
The correspondent questions upcoming moves by the Boston American League management and asks if the grand stand is securely anchored. The letter cites Bleacherite and references Cy as a potential trade focal point, seeking clarity on certainty of planned actions.
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Solar Plexus Blow Hits Boston as Young Sells
An indignant Boston fan notes the surprise sale of Young after Criger was sold, signaling a sharp, unexpected shift in the local baseball scene. The message reflects fan reaction to the market move and its impact on Boston sports.
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Cy Young Sale Shocks Boston Fans
Boston fans react to news that Cy Young may be sold to Cleveland. The baseball editor notes Young's long service and popularity with the Boston club and argues against replacing him with unproven youth. The letter from a reader in Malden dated February 18 adds a personal viewpoint.
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Letter on Cy Young Sale Angers Boston Fans
Everett writes that Boston fans feel surprised and pained by the sale of Cy Young from the Boston American team. He laments the departure of stars like Jimmy Collins and questions management judgment, insisting no current players match the club that made Boston world champions.
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Protest Over Cy Young Sale Sparks Boston Fans
Fifty fans across the Common protest the sale of Cy Young while accusing the team of delivering counterfeit baseball for years. They lament the loss of a real pitching ace and threaten to watch games elsewhere this summer, noting the Doves’ subpar efforts. February 18, Boston.
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Disappointed Fans Lose Cy Young in Boston
A Boston fan voices dismay after Cy Young leaves the club, doubting a real ball team will form this year and predicting low attendance as the acclaimed pitcher departs.
Cy Young deal sparks hot talk in Boston baseball circles
In Boston and Cleveland talks circle the Cy Young trade as fans debate the move. The piece notes fans split on the deal with many arguing the star should have stayed, while Boston pursues a winning roster. Also covered are retirement notices for track star Harry Trube and talk of Jim Lightbody turning pro.
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Boston Fans Stir Over Sale of Old Cy in West Roxbury
Letter from James Shagrave of West Roxbury protests the sale of old Cy and criticizes local treatment of Boston fans, describing the situation as the last straw and unavailing.
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Old-Timers Hardly Draw Interest at Huntington Grounds
Snippet notes Lou Criger and Cy Young as familiar figures at Huntington Avenue grounds with little expectation of strong attendance by veteran players this season. The fragment hints at generation clashes and changing interest in early baseball.
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Te Al Shrubb raced Oak Island Grove as a professional
The record notes Te Al Shrubb competed at Oak Island Grove in a professional capacity. It cites peak baseball crowd figures: Boston Nationals May 30, 1884 about 22 000. Boston Americans Oct 6, 1904 about 28 040. It states the maximum hits per turn at bat or inning is six and that there is no runner crossing the plate. Moran is English and Jem W Driscoll is Welsh.
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Will Stay at Home
A Salem reader laments Boston club owner and manager firing the team’s best man Old Cy. The writer, a longtime follower of Young, vows to skip games and watch local matches instead, noting Cy’s absence in Boston’s pitching lineup.
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Miss Williams Defends Cy Young Transfer to Cleveland
Miss Hattie Williams of Fluffy Ruffles denounces Cy Young’s move to Cleveland calling it unfair. She praises his pitching, predicts Cleveland’s dominance, and says his coaching could calm nervous rookies and inspire confidence for the big league.
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