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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1907
Page
8
In the second annual Volkmann Stone dual at Mechanics' Building yesterday Volkmann swept to 452 points to Stone’s 131.5 as Volkmann took six firsts five seconds and three thirds while Stone earned one first two seconds and three thirds. The 440 yard and 880 yard runs and pole vault featured Volkmann wins with Stone strong in the pole vault.
The First Corps of Cadets will stage a series of novelty gymkhana events at the Cadet Armory on Friday night. Intercompany competition will award a cup for the top scoring company with five points for a first, three for a second, and one for a third.
It appears Sandon Mertes will play for the Boston Nationals this season after a sale from St Louis. Davey Tenney aims to strengthen his outfield with Mertes alongside Bates and Dolan, upgrading the Tenney team’s batting. The deal follows Mertes demanding a higher salary and prior underwhelming work in St Louis.
The first annual banquet of the Master Bakers Co-operative Association drew nearly 300 masters in the culinary art to Langham. Host proprietors Page and Phinney ensured flawless hospitality while speakers included President R. Rausch, J. Johnson, George W. Penniman, and G. H. Petri. The Mozart quartet plus entertainers Al Meader and Charles H. Johnson capped the evening with readings and card tricks.
Champion Daniels of the New York Athletic Club leads a monster open meet at Brookline Swimming Club with Harvard and Yale squads in a dual meet. Daniels to race L G Rich of Brookline in a 25 yard event as New York swimmers join several other top competitors.
Dorchester High Alumni manager Hickey announces no game Thursday at the high school due to scheduling. The next match is set for Saturday evening against the Newport, New Hampshire team at Dorchester High School.
In the Mercantile league Samuel Ward Company took two of three from Clapp Tilton. McMullin led Ward with top single and three string totals. In the Newspaper league American beat Globe Art three straight at Murray Irwins while Wakefield Item swept Herald. Smallman of Globe Art had high single. In the Commercial league Ros Lindale swept Lamson and Faneuil won the odd game from Emerson.
Columbia beat Yale 10 to 8 to tie the series in New Haven. Columbia led 7 to 4 at halftime and added two points early in the second half as Yale rallied. Columbia stifled Yale with defensive passing, delaying the game and preserving its narrow lead through the final stretch.
Connie Mack is at the park for the July 4 morning game promising a 1907 model wash board to the 80,000th entrant. The giveaway is open to all ages and backgrounds with no barring based on age color sex or religion.
Tommy Murphy of New York and Matty Baldwin of this city are set for a rematch on March 14 in Philadelphia. The bout follows their previous meeting and headlines the forthcoming event with local and regional interest.
Italian champion Giovanni Perrelli defeated Alphonse Steurs in a handicap bout at Columbia Theatre. Steurs dominated early with Greco Roman holds but could not force a second fall after nearly 41 minutes, pinned by Perrelli, leaving the Belgian unable to recover in the final 19 minutes.
Reports swirl from Denver to Philadelphia about Mike Twin Sullivan, Roddy Gallagher, and Tommy Martin bouts. Promoters claim Lewis, Mellody, and Connolly push for big matches while European heavyweights arrive, and local inns buzz with claims of petrella and O Brien bouts as promoters chase prizes and peril.
South Boston High forfeits its division title to Boston Latin School after a protest over Carey’s eligibility. The protest centered on Carey playing in a game outside his school since reinstatement. Latin School will face the XII division winner for the league championship once the tie is resolved.
Charley Williams, the boy roller skating champion, will race three professional skaters in three heats of two miles each at the Park Square Rink tomorrow night. He accepts challenges from Fred White and Clarence Hamilton and plans to finish the grueling event. Tonight a basketball game between Ballou & Wobigand Preparatory School and Burdett College is set for 9 o'clock. Friday night features a professional handicap skating race.
An Israeli horse rider broke his leg in the third race at the New Orleans fairgrounds as thousands watched. The handling failed and the horse was shot after lying on the track. Lady Caroline Ir. won the first race by a nose at six to one, her first victory.
The Elliott A. C. basketball team seeks away matchups with 105 pound fives. Address Captain William Bradford at 45 Bartlett Street Roxbury for replies.
News from New York reports Manager Cantillon of Washington insists Jake Stahl will play in Washington or not at all, offering a $4000 contract. Other baseball moves include changes to rules and pending trades as teams bargain over pitchers and players.
New York February 26 Secretary Locke of the Pittsburg club says Beaumont may not retire and could still play. Owner Dovey of Boston notes no official word but believed Beaumont was the likely signing target. Locke adds Beaumont is independent and financially able to quit if he chooses.
The undefeated South Boston Catholic Club bets on a series with St. Vincent's Holy Name to determine the South Boston champion. Torsney, forward, and Bill Phoenix lead a strong lineup with Billy McDonald, McBrine, and Sheehan noted for skill. Manager J N Levins lists 251 West Fourth Street, South Boston, Richmond 2000, seeking first class opponents at home or away.
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