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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
10
Harvard and Dartmouth sit tied at 3–0 in the league race as they prepare for a decisive New York game that will crown the Intercollegiate champion. Harvard arrives in strong form after a routine win with many substitutes to rest first team stars.
Harvard and Yale swimmers race in a Brookline Club dual meet at the Brookline public baths on March 3 featuring 60 100 and 220 yard dashes diving and relays with top national contenders. The event aims to surpass this year’s aquatic meets and includes open events like 80 and 50 yard dashes and diving along with a speed exhibition by James R. Greene.
Boston fans debate Cy Young sale while Joe Wood and W. J. Gardner of the Red Sox send letters from Ness City Kansas and Burlington Vermont. Wood reports strong winter conditioning and catching up with fans, Gardner says he is focused on exams and graduation this spring.
Track athletics look to a tight showdown as Volkmann School faces Stone School tomorrow at Mechanics Building. Coaches note balance but fewer stars on Volkmann. Stone aims to upset with Captain Fred Bradley and sprinters Pierce and Barth in key events.
Roxbury pitcher Andy Owens, praised as one of Jesse Burkett's clever twirlers, will return to the Worcester team this season. Owner Hugh Duffy acquired Owens and Blackburne, with other Eastern league clubs seeking Blackburne. Fans welcome Owens for his success at Boulevard Park.
Arthur Duffey lauds George Washington as an athlete and highlights outdoor events. He notes Armory A. A. cross country with 106 entrants, Harvard-Dartmouth hockey, Harvard’s 5 0 win over Yale, Lawrence breaking Rose’s 12-pound shot record, and expectations for future champions. Duffey also discusses Driscoll Attell bout uncertainty, Red Sox spring training, Cy Young absence, and a five mile invitational at Mechanics Building featuring Ballard Bailey Lee and Bellans.
A reader recalls a 100 yard race between a fast horse and sprinter where the sprinter won. Tim O Mahoney the Researchery Steam Engine is noted as a top 10 second man. The piece also asks about Crowley Fowler matches and cribbage runs, plus questions on Jem Driscoll birthplace and race formats and a final note on New York law for decisions.
Tomorrow evening the Bay State Automobile Association will hold a special meeting to consider a proposed agreement to unite the Bay State Automobile Association with the Boston Motor Club.
Wayland High School baseball team seeks matchups with Boston or suburban schools. They will provide or request full expenses. Open dates include April 24, May 8, May 22, June 6 and June 13. Robert Stearns is the manager.
Practically every amateur runner in Greater Boston competes in the Armory Athletic Association 10 mile road run today. Start is at 10 o clock from the clubhouse and follows Beacon Street to Chestnut Hill reservoir then returns. Prizes are valuable and a course record may be broken as autos follow the racers for safety.
Entries list multiple basketball teams and managers across Boston and surrounding towns seeking matchups by weight class from 100 to 120 pounds. Contact points include J. Crowley in Boston and L. Hundrahan in Chelsea, with venues from Tremont Street to Dorchester Street.
The list outlines games from Tuesday to Saturday featuring Yale, Columbia, Williams, Brown, Harvard, U of P, Dartmouth, MIT, Providence, and other colleges. Notable clashes include Harvard vs Yale in New Flaven and U of P vs Cornell in Philadelphia with several high school matchups also listed.
The source notes that Pulliam's father believes Harry needs care and has wired the National League president to return to Nashville Tennessee for an extended stay.
Pop Anson asserts Amos Rusie deserves credit as the game's greatest pitcher. Others swear by Clarkson Radbourn Young and Mathews, listing rival choices in baseball lore.
Bob Fowler Cambridge champion and Jim Crowley Boston esq veteran meet indoors for a 15 mile race at Mechanics' Building. Fowler holds a 15 mile best of 1h 26m and has won multiple marathons including Yonkers and Boston. Crowley, nicknamed the “hat carrier” champion, has a 15 mile mark of 1h 24m and recently won at New Haven.
Worcester report notes Holy Cross College opens practice for the Mt. St. James institution with Dec Carney overseeing a largely new squad. The team loses many stars to graduation and aims to build a strong roster for the season.
Chicago White Sox catcher Weaver is slated for a minor league assignment as waivers are requested, signaling a forthcoming roster change. The move marks a step in reshaping the team’s catching options and depth.
A holiday boxing slate features Jimmy Britt versus Johnny Summers at the National Sporting Club in London with related bouts in Portland Maine Boston and New England venues. Notable matchups include Al Kubiak versus Johnny Willie and Belfield Walcott versus Young Jack Johnson with others starring Billy Rolfe Eddie Toy and Joe Daly in this scaled back schedule.
Yale announces Tad Jones will not return as head baseball coach for 1909. Jones will stay in Excelso business and may join New York Giants if he plays pro. his brother Howard to coach Yale football after Syracuse. Captain Murphy says season plans are not ready, rumors link Ed Walsh to Yale as coach.
Action on Readville race track purchase by Andy Welch of Hartford Conn has not occurred yet. Secretary Jawett of the New England Breeders Association, current property owners, issued the statement last night.
Cubs pitcher Andy Coakley spends several weeks at Jefferson each spring to harden up for the upcoming season and may be part of a Brooklyn trade discussions.
Dorchester High plans indoor practice as nine veterans return for the coming season. Notables include Campbell Spaulding Ochs Conley and Tardy plus Hoernle Cruikshank Abbott Sullivan Boles. Season schedule lists Apr 8 Everett High to Dorchester and multiple road games through June with finals in basketball already decided for Dorchester Iigh and Boston Latin.
The Mast Boston team game against Attleboro has been moved by Worcester management to prevent clashing with the Crowley and Fowler mile race at Mechanics' Building Saturday night. The match is now likely set for Thursday or Friday night.
The Holy Trinity A A and Cradock A C of Medford meet for the third time this season at Casino Hall tonight at o'clock. The game is a highlight on the local basketball slate with both teams aiming for an edge in their series.
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