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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
8
Representatives from eight clubs, current and former big league players, and managers attended the New England league second annual banquet at the American House. President Timothy Murnane presided and gave the main address. John Morrill spoke on the progress of the professional ballplayer.
The all sprint card at Park Square Track draws many riders for tomorrow's program. George Wiley the Syracuse messenger boy arrived yesterday, while Walter Bardgett the Buffalo rider and Saxon Williams of Salt Lake City are due in the Hub today.
Presidents Taylor and Dovey sent regret letters with Mayor-elect Hibbard. Notables including Hugh Duffy Joe Bean Carney and Jesse Burkett attended as did coach Louis Pieper. Umpires Rudderham Stafford and Mal Eason present. Worcester awarded pennant. season extended May 1 to Sept 19. schedule committee formed for Feb 27. umpires appointed and paid twice monthly. New Bedford backed by directors in its dispute with Player Coveney.
Albert Cutler of Boston will play Willie Hoppe in a 2000 point match at 18.2 in Philadelphia Monday night. The bout serves as preparation for Cutler’s later month clash with Jake Schaefer in the same city.
Boston merchants predict a sober return to modest gray and blue suits for the coming season. At the Bellevue banquet the Merchant Tailors' Exchange heard William H. Dixon forecast fashion with the Boston group noting a tightening of styles and colors. Ex-President Joseph F. Selfe received a floral tribute as officers were installed and new officers named: President W P Stevens and others.
A crowd watched Dorchester A. A. defeat the Boston Grays 38 at Chicatawbut Hall Neponset Dorchester. The fast paced game showcased strong offense from both sides resulting in a narrow victory for Dorchester.
Detroit report says Michigan coach James Yost denies President Jordan of Stanford’s charge he offered G W Gregory $1500 to enter Michigan. Yost cites Gregory telegram backing denial and challenges proof. The piece also notes W Heston and Ralph Rose eligibility disputes and confirms McFarland to join Boston Red Sox next season.
The telegram from the Boston president follows a conference with Manager McGuire who, empowered to settle the affair, worked with Chicago to finalize the exchange. McFarland may join Boston next season, while Jimmie Barrett reports full recovery and readiness to play at top speed. President Taylor wishes Boston friends a Happy New Year as talks on spring training locations continue without a firm decision.
Ralph Smalley resigns from Boston English High to join Chicago next week. He managed the championship football team last fall and the baseball team last spring and arranged two of the school’s best schedules, a rare contributor to athletics at English High.
A tongue in cheek style critiques boxing suspensions and Olympic team doubts while poking fun at baseball managers and star players. The piece humorously references Halpin inquiries, Jim Jeffries, McGraw, and a comical letter about Bill Hart's age and progeny.
Medford High defeated Ballou and Hobigand in a close afternoon game by 22 to 19. The winners showed strong teamwork and edged the opponents in defense, though Ballou and Hobigand produced more star plays individually.
In their first game of the season Wellesley High defeated Marlboro High 1-0. The lone goal came from Webster with Lane starring for Wellesley.
Local basketball fans will pack Lyceum Hall East Boston to see the crack Flushing L I five meet the East Boston C T A five. Flushing is billed as one of the fastest teams in the country and beat the Catholic Association boys by a large margin in their last visit here. East Boston counters with its strongest lineup hoping to reverse the outcome tomorrow night.
Reported entries Rob Joy and Old Brad aim to win Murray's upcoming tourney while Dave O’Brien posts high five string marks in City league action. H A Johnson tops high league with 89 while young Dick O Donnell leads in average at 98 in the American Express league.
A historical note reports the ship Jabez Howes arriving in New York from San Francisco in nine days, breaking previous records. Mentions other events including deaths in London and boxing bouts featuring Joe Gans, Billy Young, Battlin Nelson, and George Brownfield in scattered years and locations.
Cambridge Y M C A five defeated Bar Harbor 42 to 23 while Cambridge second outscored Vernon second 42 to 8. The results show Cambridge teams strong in both varsity matches with clear second unit domination.
The St Johnsbury five defeated the Attleboros 23 to 21 in a crack basketball game at Attleboro. The visitors pulled ahead early and held on for the win.
The 25 mile open race offers big money for the first six finishers and half mile leaders prizes. James Moran Anderson the Dane Hugh MacLean Pat Logan Maud Krebs Matt Downey Worth Mitten Dennis Connolly and a dozen others start, with a mile handicap to follow. The highlight is the three sprint match between Joe Fogler Brooklyn and Iver Lawson Chicago across half mile mile pursuit and mile distances. Their first meeting brings uncertain outcomes.
Boyd Whiting and William Redman of Oakdale Street Boston walked from Dudley Street station to Providence covering 44 miles in under 10 hours. They reported the turnpike’s poor conditions with no sidewalks and many ruts. Redman arrived with injured feet requiring treatment. the feat matched Edward Payson Weston’s Dedham to Norwood record in 55 minutes for that segment.
Track candidates from Volkmann School English High Roxbury Katin Noble Greenough reported to coaches as the season starts. Ernest B. Nelson to captain the Volkmann team after last year’s champions graduated, noted for his indoor 40 yard dash and 300 yard run in New England scholastic meets.
Secretary J M Pyne of the National Polo League releases next weeks schedule. Providence opens Wednesday with a fast Ride Island squad led by Jac Gilvray Curtis Rushers and Tibbetts. Hart captains the Providence team. he has a long polo pedigree and stands six feet tall.
Tonight at Park Square rink two three man teams race five miles. Gendron of New Hariie ire and Hamilton brothers lead one team while Charley Williams, Merritt, and MacDougall form the other. Williams and Hamilton are evenly matched and keen to beat each other before Pittsburg championships.
Prominent featherweights clash after a San Francisco bout ends in a draw as Owen Moran earns respect with a strong performance. Abe Attell remains a major figure, with rematch plans and mounting interest in a world featherweight title mixup across clubs and networks.
English High routed Commercial High 26 to 8 with Riley scoring twice and Plummer McNealy Roberts adding goals. Kelley Cronin Lee and Roberts contributed floor goals. Riley added two fouls and the game featured 20 minute periods before 200 spectators.
Chicago reports Lee Tannehill, third baseman for the White Sox, has signed for 1908. He says his arm, injured in a last fall collision, has fully recovered.
Larry Conley of Boston refused to continue the scheduled bout with Dave Sawyer of Rockland in Augusta Maine until more money was raised. The match began fizzily and the referee halted the fight in the second round.
The well known professional trainer from the United States city has entered into an agreement to take charge of Syracuse University crews. He will work under Coach Jim, the longtime ally of Wright, directing the rowing program and training regimen.
Newtowne defeated B A A in total pins while posting the high team score. Botale led Newtowne with a 935 series and 2539 total. Arlington Boat Club beat Central Club in the first game but fell short in the other two. Allen topped the Boat Club with a strong three-string score as Central posted 719 858 827 855 760 totals.
In Sudbury Industrial league action last night R. H. White Co. defeated Andrew Dutton two games to one. Powder House Association also won two games to one against American Net & Twine. Final totals show R. H. White leading in runs hits and errors with strong totals from Andrew Dutton and the Powder House lineup.
A fragment notes a dealer reacting to a customer asking for Royal Arms Scotch. The dealer muses the customer must be from the other side, while the passage hints at Royal Arms Scotch being highly regarded where Scotch is best known. The line implies recognized superiority.
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