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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
11
More than twenty Boston automobile salesmen arrived after a 1000 mile drive from Detroit to prove the car’s usefulness in all weather and road conditions.
Cars shown at the Boston Auto Show include “show” models shipped from Detroit after delays due to heavy snow. Nearly 7000 dealers will be registered with thousands of visitors expected, as Back Bay hotels reach capacity and laborers rush to finish Florentine style decorations in Mechanics Building.
Seventy nominations for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs were announced by H C Applegate secretary of the Louisville Jockey Club. Leading stables and figures such as J I L Ross Jefferson Livingstone and Harry Payne Whitney head a field including several prominent sponsors. The Derby offers fifteen thousand dollars in added money with a date to be set at the Kentucky State Racing Commission meeting likely for early May.
The House passed the Badgley bill exempting the birthplace of ex President Grover Cleveland at Caldwell New Jersey from taxation.
The national commission awarded first baseman Harry Lake to the Chicago American League club. Lake had played for Newport News in the Virginia league. The ruling comes amid wartime conditions and affects league rosters.
The eighth annual skating carnival at the Boston Arena raises funds for Ellis Memorial neighborhood and settlement work. Top skaters Bror Meyer and Miss Bergfeldt, Teresa Weld, Nat W. Niles, and Katie Schmidt will perform with an open waltzing and two step in fancy dress competition also featured.
Boston College High outpaced Medford High 57 to 15 at East Armory yesterday afternoon. The James Street runners entered the meet with little indoor-season competition and won convincingly.
Medford High claims two firsts in the 1000 yard run and standing broad jump. Thomas Red McIntyre stars with 10 points and runs in BC High winning relay. Rooney and Feeney add nine points each while Gallagher at BC High is noted as a strong 1000 yard contender. Relay won by BC High amid slippery track conditions.
Jack Barry outlines first practice for navy yard batterymen at the Harvard indoor cage next Monday at 1 PM. Pilots include Ernie Shore King Bader Herb Pennock Chippie Gaw Arthur Rice Owen Leefe and Harry Carroll with others joining as duties permit. Early sessions will last about an hour daily before outdoor drills begin on the navy yard diamond.
J red Lucas general manager of the Mitchell Lucas Co readies the Mitchell salon in Paul Revere Hall upstairs in Mechanics building for the third year of the company’s exclusive display at the Boston Auto Show. Herbert B Hyman of Cole Co plans to spotlight the Cole Aero Eight during show week as visiting auto men arrive from major manufacturing centers. W S Russell of W L Russell Co, Haynes car distributors, visits Kokomo factory and will return for opening show Saturday as all anticipate a strong 1918 season.
William Jaks of Morristown New Jersey was elected captain of the Middlesex School ice hockey seven for next year at a special players meeting. He played centre ice in most games this season and succeeds Pierce Romaine who filled the vacancy created by the resignation of Duncan F Thayer.
Lifford Kemp of 1918 has been chosen as student manager for Arlington High School’s baseball nine for the coming year. John Cadogan, last year’s captain, is expected to be reelected. Dr. William T. McCarthy, athletics director, is likely to coach the team.
The New Jersey Senate votes 11 to 4 to pass a bill allowing eight round bouts with eight ounce gloves in venues without liquor sales under a state boxing commission to be named by the Governor. The bill moves to the House and then to the Governor for approval.
William Healy was chosen yesterday to lead Medford High football for the coming season by a unanimous vote. The election surprised Campbell, last year's championship captain and rival candidate, who had been expected to challenge the new leader. Healy is popular among the team and supporters.
Bill Prout assists in organizing A A U and YMCA units for training soldiers. Mike Devanney eyes a Mead owbrook mile with Joie Ray, recalling last year’s indoor record. Debates spark over Dempsey Brennan Moran and Fulton Moran feats. Herb Drury shines in New York ice hockey, outpacing Hobey Baker. McCoy’s California comeback stalls and Scotty Monteith’s hopes fade amid 7000 fans. Braves fans and Stallings pennant bets noted. Joe Stecher listed with betting odds.
Wrestling at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night features Nebraskan Sterker favored under the one fall rule. Reports dispute past results with Caddock and Zbyszko. details vary on falls and decisions.
The Boston boxing scene buzzes with Walter Butler betting on future welterweight clashes at 142 ringside and Dyer rematches. Harry Carlson and Gil Gallant headline next Tuesday’s Armory A A card, with Johnny Buckley vs Noonan in the semi final, and a Commercial A C bill loaded with ten rounders and a Benny Walger clash.
Entries for the Boston district high school meet closed yesterday in Nat Young s office on Mason street. Despite fewer entries than last year, the final count was strong under the conditions with the Boston district schools winning many drawing slots, led by Lee Muiesian.
The Red Sox received Wallie Schang's signed contract yesterday completing the Philadelphia quartet's pledges to join Boston. Frazee moves to add another new infielder by securing Schang's acceptance of terms.
President Frazee and new manager Ed Barrow press in New York to complete a major infield trade. Boston aims to strengthen a near-new roster as rivals fear acquisition. Frazee to meet Connie Mack to trade for Stuffy Melinnis with Walker likely headed to Philadelphia.
Burnside Seagrave of Cambridge was re elected president of the Middlesex Sportsmen’s Association at the annual meeting held at the New Towne Club in Cambridge. About 300 members and guests attended a dinner and entertainment. Officers elected include vice presidents Co Whittemore Arlington Clifford Currier Lexington Vinton Mason Cambridge Howard Munroe Lexington Dr C H Thomas Cambridge and Dr A G Maynard Winchester honorary vice president Robert H Burns Cambridge secretary W Stuart Allen Concord Junction and treasurer James R Mann Arlington.
The American Bowling Congress tournament in Cincinnati on February 27 saw no major upsets. Leaders across events included C Wagner of Newark in the individual with 680, doubles leaders Steers and Thoma of Chicago with 1335, five men Aquilas Cigars of St Paul with 38022, and Hi Steers of Chicago leading all events with 1959.
The Rugged Wrestling bout at the Grand Opera House tonight pits John Kilonts against Cyclone Ross in their fourth meeting of the season. Each has a win and a draw. the purse and a potential Yokel rematch fuel the rivalry. They are scheduled to start at 7 46.
The Boston Navy Yard hockey team defeated the Arena Hockey Club 4 to 1. Navy moved into second place while Arena dropped to last.
Navy Yard defeats Arena 4 to 1 as Skilton and Downing spark the Sailors with two goals each. Goaltender Young LaCroix endured heavy pressure before returning, while Frankie Story stopped several chances for Arena. Burt Nowell and Paul O'Sullivan countered late for Arena, but Navy dominated the second period.
Veteran catcher Paddy O'Connor is signed by the New York Yankees to coach under manager Miller Huggins. The announcement mirrors a previous notice made last fall regarding his return to the staff.
Harvard began its baseball talent search as 52 men reported for varsity and freshman squads. Coach Hugh Duffy, guiding 21 varsity and 31 freshmen candidates, expects a well balanced team from the promising material. The cage is four sections for practice, with split hours for batters and fielders. Key infielders named include Gross Evans Wolverton Ward and Jones, while good outfielders are scarce.
Eddie Fitzpatrick announces retirement from baseball with the Braves to farm full time. President Percy D. Haughton approves the voluntary retirement and allows weekend play if desired. A service flag will fly at Braves Field with a star for each war service member.
The Middlesex fox hunting season ends tomorrow March 1 as the New England Fox Hunters Club concludes activities. A record winter sees about 100 foxes killed with no hunt until fall.
Correspondence addressed to Patsey Green and J Olay vOOnaS appears in a local notices column. The items suggest personal or legal communications awaiting pick up or response. No further context or details provided in the OCR fragment.
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