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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1909

Page

9

Barger Joins Red Sox Pitching Ranks

W B Barger newly drafted pitcher from Rochester joins the Boston Red Sox roster during spring tryouts in Hot Springs. He studies at Louisville College of Dentistry and writes that he will train hard, stay in shape by basketball, and aims to prove club owners right in signing him for Boston.

Red Sox W. B. Barger Rochester Taylor Barger Hot Springs Louisville College of Dentistry Louisville Paul Shannon Boston Boston American RE. B. Barger West Chestnut Street Louisville, Ay

Fans debate Cy Young trade signals in Boston letters

Sporting Editor letters from Boston Post readers voice mixed hopes and fears about selling Cy Young. Ss. Noves optimistic about changes while J E Woods questions management and Henry Brady condemns the sale as disgraceful citing Young's past performance and Criger’s illness impact.

Sporting Boston Post Cy Young Boston Ss. Noves Cy” Young Henry Brady Dorchester Mass

Bemis Improves at Home Amid Pneumonia Illness

Harry P. Bemis, catcher for the Cleveland baseball team, American League, remained under care at his Ashland home with pneumonia and neuralgia. His condition improved with falling temperature and hopeful progress reported.

Ashland Harry P. Bemis Cleveland

Yale Wrestlers Sweep Columbia in Varsity Meet

Yale won all seven bouts against Columbia in New Haven with six straight falls. In the heavyweight class Columbia did not field a wrestler, giving Yale the victory by default. The Yale team proved superior in every department of the sport.

Yale Columbia New Haven Conn

Three Teams Tie After Close Gilt Edge Race

Newtowne, B A A and Central share first in Gilt Edge league after a postponed home match against Commercial ends with Newtowne at three of four points. Commercial led early but Cambridge took control, final tallies show tight scoring and a three way tie for leadership.

Newtowne Central Commercials Cambridge

Dorchester High Relay Team Trials In Rain

Dorchester High School held time trials for its relay team under coach W C Matthews amid rain and an icy track at the Irvington street armory. Captain J W Perry and teammates J S Dyke J Araujo William Ross Edward Joyce and Samuel London showed promise as others queued for spots.

Dorchester High School Lynn High School W. C. Matthews Matthews J. W. Perry J. S. Dyke J. Araujo William Ross Edward Joyce Samuel London

Adams Square alleys aid boiler makers and general stores

Fragmentary OCR lists items like Boiler Makers and General Stores with numbers and codes such as 365 2879 870-1112 851 B82 848-1081 405 $882 359-1146. No clear events or names beyond generic entities.

Adams Square B. Vcs D. No SN Bggeth General Stores R. Elect

Boston Players Sign Contracts and Front Office Movements

Pitchers Chappelle and Pierce have filed signed contracts with the Boston National league office. Charley French of the Red Sox sent his agreement to his club yesterday after leading the league in fielding and batting at .344 last season. Mike Reagan defends the Cy Young sale to Cleveland, praising Bill Dineen’s pitching work for Boston. James Callahan, manager and owner of the Logan Squares, has been released by the Chicago AL club. Framingham-born Martin O Day, a promising Red squad pitcher, has not signed with Cincinnati after last season earning $2 in 42 games. Nig Cooney of West Roxbury attracts interest from Lynn’s manager. Reflects on 18 years in the majors and early era when Cy Young faced Cap Anson in Cleveland-Chicago.

Chappelle Pierce Boston Charley French Red Sox French Mike Reagan Cy Young Cleveland Mike Bill Dineen James Callahan Logan Squares Chicago Martin O'Day Cincinnati Framingham Brockton Nig Cooney West Roxbury Billy Hamilton Lynn Cap'’ Anson White Sox

Ty Cobb Satisfied With Detroit Lineup for 1999

Ty Cobb wintering near Augusta Georgia says he is satisfied with the Detroit lineup for 1999.

Augusta Ty Cobb Detroit

Me chanic Arts Juniors Triumph Over Milton Juniors

In Ward 9 Gym the Me chanic Arts Juniors defeated Milton High Juniors with a 43 point score margin, showcasing a strong season performance.

Ward 9 Mechanic Arts Milton High

Dartmouth Turns Tables on Technology Five

Collegiate and prep teams clash across multiple venues from Cambridge to New York with matchups involving Harvard Yale Dartmouth and Williams. The card lists games including U of P vs Yale in Philadelphia and Brown vs CCNY in New York with additional freshmen and club teams scheduled in metropolitan and regional locales.

Dartmouth Harvard Cambridge U. of P Yale Philadelphia Williams Rensselaer Williamstown Brown New York Melrose High Thayer Academy South Braintree Reading High St. John’s Prep Danvers Dean Academy All-New York Five Franklin Rock Ridge Hall Mt. Vernon High Mt. Vernon N. Y Auburn Academy

Dartmouth Beats Tech In 28 19 Victory At Hanover

Brady of Dartmouth and Parker of Technology star in a foul filled contest as Dartmouth, 28 to 19, uses a 16 10 halftime edge to widen the gap. Scoring includes Brady with six goals and Parker three, with free throws adding four by Warker and six by Brady. Referee Velte of St Mark's and timer Scho field oversaw a 20 minute halves game.

Brady Dartmouth Parker Technology Hanover Institute Green Tech Bennis Taite Kenrick Dingle Wentworth Avery Ryan Hargraves Srakals Ecw Etsy J. F Bradley Dingle Hedges Warker Velte St. Mark's Seorer—Hiserat

Tufts Five Defeats Hamilton in Narrow Victory

Tufts beat Hamilton 283 to 17 in a hard fought late game. Hatch and Kimball sparked a fourth quarter surge to secure the lead, with detailed scoring showing Tufts pulling away in the final minutes before 300 in Medford.

Medford Tufts Hamilton Hatch Kimball

Oriental Tea Co. Men Form Enthusiastic Club

The Oriental Tea Company hosted its retail salesmen for dinner at Crawford House. Attendees discussed trade improvements and closer firm relations. They formed the Enthusiastic Coffee Club with Howard M. North as first president and George T. Daly as secretary.

The Oriental Tea Company Crawford House Howard M. North George T. Daly Dc. H. Bucek

Gay days at Bermuda brighten Hamilton resort

Fine weather and a full Hamilton Hotel greet winter guests in Bermuda. The annual fancy dress ball is set for the 28th, with manager Ingold coordinating events. On the 6th the hotel orchestra will perform, led by J A French, a Boston native in his sixth season at the Hamilton.

Hamilton Ingold J. A. French Boston

City comptroller stance sparks veto and bond concerns

A discussion argues for an independently elected city comptroller to curb mayoral overreach and protect the treasury. It criticizes the Finance Commission, contract letting procedures, and alleged City Hall manipulation, citing the Fenway contracts and a Union Station theft reference as examples of corrupt practices.

Boston Finance Commission Public Service Corporation Charlestown State House Union Station

Driscoll Defeats Attell In Harsh Boxing Showdown

A fast paced bout sees Jem Driscoll press the attack with frequent left jabs and body work to beat Abe Attell. The Welsh challenger lands clean rights and lefts to the head and stomach through ten rounds, with both fighters trading hard blows and exchanges.

Attell Driscoll Abe Hionors Jem Bell Coll Eye Jeft

Lomasney Attacks Comptroller Bill Publicity and Trust Funds

In a heated hearing Lomasney argues for a comptroller bill with strict anti graft provisions and public oversight. He cites perjury risks and bank conflicts among sinking fund commissioners, urging publicity and fair market pricing. Ex Mayor Hart and others oppose major reforms. hearing resumes March 8 with pro charter speakers only.

Reform City Club Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners State Street Andrew Batley

Madison A. C. Defeats Cent Five 45 to 10 in Charlestown

The Madison Athletic Club beat the Crescent Five of Brockton 45 to 10 at Monument Hall Charlestown last night in a fast basketball game.

Madison A. C Crescent Brockton Monument Hall Charlestown

Engstrom Captures 28th Dilliard Tournament Game

Engstrom defeats Arthur in a tight finish 293 to 200 at the Hub billiard rooms and wins the 28th Class A Dilliard tournament title.

Engstrom Arthur

Willie Mango Stops Walsh in Third Round at Olympia Club

Willie Mango, the local lightweight, quit in the third round against Eddie Walsh in a scheduled 10 round start bout at the Olympia A. C. last night. Walsh led the action most of the fight.

New York Willie Mango Eddie Walsh Olympia A. C Walsh

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