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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
8
The Red Sox, led by Manager Fred Lake, left South Station yesterday aboard a Federal Express train bound for sunny Southern training grounds. About 50 supporters gave three cheers as the train left the station.
Brookline High School swept five of seven firsts and scored in every event to win the Preparatory School Athletic League meet in Mechanics Building. Newton High finished second with 21 points, Cambridge Latin had 10. Events included 80-yard hurdles won by C B Dunbar of Brookline and a Newton relay runner-up.
A large group of 14 tourists including Manager Fred Lake Secretary Eddie Riley and players Bill Carrigan Harry Lord Madden and Nuf Ced McGreevey gathered at the depot. War correspondents also joined as Highland district supporters sent Madden a miniature hat mask glove and horseshoe before he boarded the train.
The Boston Red Sox advance guard landed in New York at 10 PM in good shape and eager for a prompt start. Manager Wake praised Boston fans while players Tord Carrigan and Madden anticipated a strong season. Reunions with Steve Flanagan and Cooney occurred at Grand Central. Dantzig Steele Wagner and McConnell were not yet seen.
Cy Young announced after a Cleveland club meeting that he will abandon his Hot Springs routine this year. He plans to train in Mobile under former manager Jim McGuire, departing Tuesday to join the squad there. He noted it may be uncomfortable with many former Boston teammates present.
Chicago February 24. President Comiskey did not hear from Fielder Jones and with no word from his manager supporters urged Comiskey to take charge. He declined saying he is too old for such a job and prefers not to manage the team directly.
Malden High coach Cuddy expects a fast baseball squad this season. Returning veterans from last year’s championship team include captain Morey who will pitch, Morgan at second, Grethe on the mound, Letherman at third, G Miner in the outfield, and Eberle also in the outfield, forming a strong nucleus with several new challengers.
Jeff O Connell and Barney Ford battled ten rounds at the Sharkey Athletic Club with constant exchanges from the opening bell. The star bout ended in a draw as both fighters sent powerful blows throughout.
Jim Crowley the famed Marathoner arrives in town with Fred Bellairs of the NYAC and Jimmy Lee of the BA A to attend the Fowler Crowley match race at Mechanics Building Saturday night. Crowley plans to train on the building track before the event.
Bob Fowler trains in Cambridge as locals claim he will edge the fleet Irishman in the Fowler Crowley race. The five mile invitational near matches the intensity of Bellairs and Jimmy Lee’s New York clashes. Bal lard’s Providence Marathon form and Win Bailey’s ambition heighten the prospect of a new event record. Manager Osthues confirms a large crowd with seating similar to the recent AAU games plus extra balcony seats.
The Trish Terrier Club of America announces its 1999 officers L Loring Brooks president G Gordon Trammill vice president John G Bates treasurer Singleton Van Schaick secretary. The 1909 board includes Bates Brooks Sinnickson Rutherford Price Van Schaick McAleenan Thorndike Wolcott. Singleton Van Schaick named delegate to the American Kennel Club.
English High Battery candidates held a first day drill in the high school hall under Coach O Reilly. Veterans Mendelssohn Newcomb and Green joined new players Spitzer Janvrin and others. Several tried for backstop positions including Pfau Marzinski Clarke and Nelson.
Dorchester High announces Hawley Gleason, star lineman from last season, elected captain of this year’s Dorchester football squad. He led the line for the team that reached prominence last season and now leads the new campaign.
In New York on February 24 W C Grant and T R Pell defeated H H Hackett and R D Little 7 5 7 5 to reach the final against G F Touchard and Dr W Rosenbaum. Pell beat Grant in an unfinished singles match, leaving the title in suspense. Final rounds for singles and doubles set for tomorrow.
In New Orleans on February 24 the planned bout between Marvin Hart and Mike Schreck was called off.
G H Whitney of Brookline High starred by winning the 1000 yard run in a record time of 2 28 4 5, then took third in the 600 yard. Captain Close of Cambridge placed in multiple events while Big E A Graustein of Cambridge Latin wowed in the shot put with 38 7 ft 51 2 in. Newton High swept the relay as Gardner P Whitney led the 1000 yard and J T Leonard won the 40 yard dash.
Open drawings were held by the Boston Athletic Association for the upcoming interscholastic meet. Worcester Academy and Exeter drew favorable spots in the 300 and 600 yard runs. heats feature notable entrants from English High Roxbury Latin and others with Exeter and Worcester Academy well represented across events.
Arthur Duffey notes Dorando substituted for Longboat with Shrubb in tonight's race after the Italian champion agreed to take Longboat's place. Duffey compares styles of Dorando and Shrubb and comments on amateur versus professional runners and recent boxing and relay news from the Hub sports scene.
Present marathon record lists Dorando as top professional at 2 44 20 2 5 while Longboat beat him twice. Amateur champ is Jas Crowley with 2 49 16 2 5. Maloney’s 2 36 26 1 5 in Marathon Dee 29 faced course length questions. Plus mixed claims on Burns vs Johnson and Attell vs Driscoll outcomes. Amateur wrestling expenses debated. McAuliffe beat Gilmore to claim American lightweight title in 1887. Nelson vs Britt results span 1904 1907 and 1908 with mixed outcomes and a no decision. Kubiak born Grand Rapids with Polish parents.
The Post reports the third session of the bowling tournament to choose a Boston team for the National Bowling Association championships in New York this May. Eighty eight entrants have entered and several star bowlers who have not yet begun will compete tonight on the Boston alleys.
After tonight the field will include about fifty entrants, making the event the largest battle pin contest in Greater Boston in years by both numbers and skilled competitors.
Warren Hill rolled a 620 double in the Commercial League last night and led with a 223 single. He also competes in tonight’s Post tournament. Emersons swept Shawrouts 2813 while Tremonts took two strings from Faneuils in the scores.
Last night’s A B P League play shows high scoring across teams with Dudley A B P 1540 over 1490 B A P A. Arlington Boat Club New Towne 1504 over A B C 1466. Calumet and Colonial clash 1487 to 1436 with strong individual totals by House Bean and Caldwell. 999th A A alleys see Hosking Wheeler and Gottlieb post solid marks across three games.
A brief ad notes Ky. Taylor whiskey available with stronger value than competing brands, priced at one dollar per full quart.
Tommy McCarthy once star and noted strategist joins Cincinnati as scout. He accepted terms yesterday after Manager Griffith pursued him. duties begin April 1. McCarthy’s eye for talent helped uncover many future big league players.
Buffalo notes Longboat refuses to meet Shrubb at 15 miles tomorrow night so Dorando Pie is substituted. Conditions remain the same as the original contest set.
William A. Donovan of the Western Union Telegraph Company will take charge of the wires at Red Top this summer during the intercollegiate boat races. He succeeds the late Tommy Devine, whose friendly conduct and ability made him beloved by newspaper folk and the public. Donovan is regarded as a worthy successor and a popular appointment among editors.
Billy Rolfe of South Boston and Charley Hitte of Albany fought to a draw at the Young Men's Social Club in Brockton. Hitte won seven rounds to Rolfe's two with three even. spectators hissed the decision after the bout.
Belfield Walcott of Boston and Hayward Briggs of Brockton fought six rounds at the Union A C. Briggs had the better of the action in the final bout but no decision was rendered.
Technology defeated Columbia 7-2 in fencing with Knox dominating by winning all seven bouts. The match showcased Tech’s strong showing across the lineup and Knox’s perfect performance.
Somerville Prov. Clerks list totals 390 438 424 for Sudbury alleys with numbers 1247 and 890 1217 associated to Gifford and Wood counties. The fragment notes figures and two surnames tied to the totals.
The Readville race track was sold to Andrew J. Welch after broker J. Murray Howe announced arrangement with the New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association. The property includes the Gentlemen's Driving Club clubhouse and stables and will be used for racing, exhibitions, and fairs for years to come.
Tufts faces Williams in Medford while Maine University meets Lowell Textile in Lowell. Melrose High hosts Reading High girls. South Boston High plays Mechanic Arts High. Baldwins and Notre Dame meet at Clan na Gael Hall in South Boston.
In a rough season showcase Andover overwhelmed Dean Academy 27 to 9. Scorers included Swihart Reilly Johnston Snell Litchfield Rand Barrows with Snell and Rand rack up most fouls. game timed 20-minute halves with 600 in attendance.
Tufts aims to secure a win to solidify her status as a leading New England team as Medford hosts the matchup tonight.
Roxbury High hosted West Roxbury and rolled to a 29 to 16 win. Keefe starred with four straight baskets, leading Roxbury as Walsh Cannon Ostergren Reilly and Edwards added points. Time was 15 minutes per half with Leary refereeing and about 200 in attendance.
Williams defeated Brown 30 to 18 at Lyman Gymnasium in a cleanly played triangular league contest tonight.
Rindge Military Academy defeated Revere High last night at Revere with a 52 point margin. The game featured strong defense and sharp shooting from Rindge players en route to the decisive victory.
Plymouth basketball team beat Mayhew A C again in St. Andrew's Hall last evening 16 to 8 and 8. The West End rivals played a strong defense with Plymouth securing the win in the indoor venue.
East Boston High and West Roxbury High arrange a dual meet at East Boston on March 18 featuring events including 15 yard dash potato race for juniors and seniors shot put high jump obstacle race and broad jump.
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