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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
9
Letters flood the Paddock building headquarters showing demand for Braves services as managers of independent clubs along the northward route request games with the Boston team. The latest missive came from Fortress Monroe Virginia and was sent to Manager Stallings by Secretary Nickerson.
A Fort Monroe Virginia letter to the Boston Post asks the Boston club to play a game there during spring training. The army team, led by Fister, boasts 2000 fans and hopes to host the Braves on their northward trip, though schedules may prevent it.
John Titus sends a cheerful epistle noting the sun gard ener of the Braves spent Christmas away from home. He hopes for inclusion in a summer issue as the Braves contend for first. At Red Sox HQ the nada doing sign appeared while Olaf Henriksen arrived with his 1913 contract, ending holdout rumors.
Frank Farrell president of the New York American League team heads to Chicago to secure Frank Chance signature to manage next season. Farrell aims to have Chance fully control club affairs including signings and salaries, and hopes to bring Ahman back to New York.
Chicago officials announce Roger Bresnahan will wear the Chicago National club uniform next season. President Charles Murphy says Bresnahan is a great acquisition and implies outbidding rivals. A three year contract is to be mailed to Bresnahan in Toledo.
Harvard crews braved midwinter conditions as Captain Abeles ordered the shell onto the river for a half hour. Caretakers recall no prior January river activity by the Harvard rowing teams.
R H McCutcheon resigned today as secretary and treasurer of the New York National League baseball club. John B Foster, sporting editor of the Evening Telegram, was elected secretary and N Ashley Lloyd was elected treasurer. McCutcheon remains a director and Frank M Stevens was made a director to fill the vacancy left by the death of President Brush.
Harvard's track team sent two squads to Holmes Field yesterday afternoon. Coach Pooch Donovan lined up eight athletes in each group with races staged at 4 PM and again shortly after.
Harvard hockey team was defeated by Ottawa University of Canada 2 to 0 in a rough, slow game at the Arena last evening. Ottawa, known as a speedy Canadian college seven, had beaten McGill on Saturday in New York, drawing a large crowd.
Ottawa scored both goals in the first period as Chartrand opened the tally on a shot off Captain Gardner’s shinguards and added a second unassisted a minute later. Gardner and Derocker starred in goal for their teams, while Sortwell sparked Harvard in the second half before a timer error briefly halted play. Boston A A and Montreal A A slated for Arena action Saturday.
New York dispatch reports Savannah Georgia won the right to host the Vanderbilt cup and grand prix events. Dates not fixed but planned between November and February, with a 10 mile course to be policed by state troops to protect spectators. Savannah Automobile Club will cooperate with the Automobile Club of America to attract foreign entrants.
A Paris contact says French boxing promoters plan to feature Jack Johnson at the Grand Prix race night in June. The letter indicates Johnson would be welcomed in Paris if he can resolve his current scrape, though details remain private.
Al Palzer is sidelined and Paris promoters push for a Johnson vs Wells world championship bout with McCarty or Klaus in play. Johnson may accept while Wells pursues the match, and French plans rely on moving pictures and big offers to lure top fighters. Locally, Steve Kennedy faces Gilbert Gallant at Unity Club in Lawrence, with big turnout expected. Leon Ketchel arrives in New York to seek glory in the welterweight ranks, having three knockouts and an exhibition match to his credit after Christmas with his late brother Stanley’s legacy lingering.
McGill University of Montreal, national intercollegiate swimming champions, will face Brookline Swimming at Ocean Pier baths in a winter dual meet. The Canadian squad includes Olympic records holder George Hodgson. events span 50 to 220 yards plus plunge diving and relays. Hodgson and teammates McGill Draper and McKay form the relay unit. McGill has defeated Yale and Pennsylvania on tour.
In Cincinnati Ohio on Jan 6 the annual meeting of the National Baseball Commission was postponed to tomorrow due to illness of President Ban B. Johnson in Chicago. National League President Hyndh also delayed arrival because of train delays. Johnson telegram says he expects to travel and attend tomorrow.
The BC track squad reported for the first time yesterday afternoon in unusually large numbers to coach Arthur Duffey.
William F. Garcelon resigns as graduate treasurer of the Harvard A A and secretary of the athletic committee. His departure raises anxiety among students as HarvardAwaiting a successor to steady the coaching system and avoid a leadership gap for the Crimson across the Charles River.
Harvard fears losing Percy Haughton Frank Sexton Alfred Shrubb and Jim Wray as contracts near expiry. Withington seen as likely successor to Garcelon amid rivals like Yale pushing for stronger coaching. Strong results across football baseball cross country and crew raise urgency to renew and stabilize leadership.
The graduate treasurer Garcelon has resigned with no successor named. Football coach Haughton, baseball coach Sexton, and cross country coach Shruabb have not signed contracts. Wray's rowing contract runs for one more year while rivals stay on alert.
A speaker recounts climbing the water cart and being peppered with sports questions about Chance and Farrell, McCarty, Nelson, Marquard, Stallings, Lipton, Tinker, Wagner, Navin, Cobb, and Yale. The barrage ends when he coughs and drops a Brodie, tumbling off.
Yale football captains back the new system of a paid graduate coach as Captain Ketcham announces the plan. Old guards differ on who should lead, with Camp regarded as strategist and a five-man advisory committee proposed to choose the head coach and advise on fundamentals.
The Navy revokes a 1909 order allowing enlisted men to request athletic supplies from pay officers and storekeepers. The change takes effect after current stock is exhausted, forcing sailors to purchase uniforms and equipment for teams out of pocket as gear runs low.
Yale fullback Maurice Bennett Flynn known as Lefty Flynn wed Miss Rena Leary in New York City Hall today. The undergrad marriage ends his college football career under Yale rules prohibiting undergraduates from marrying.
Report from the other side says British fans doubt McCarty and Palzer will ever be world heavyweight champions. They suggest Bombardier Wells could beat either if they fought in England, noting Palzer’s quick win over Wells during a U. S. visit.
The late Stanley Ketchel is described as of Polish American birth. Johnson defeated Jeffries in the 15th round. For swimming race entries at the Cabot gym contact Mat Leary for details. Coast Artillery games entries must be sent to B B Osthues by January 18 listing multiple running and jumping events. A local store advertises boxing or wrestling pak for 10 cents. Wright and Ditson carries such gear. Boston Arena hockey season will have no professional teams this winter.
Zerb believes Palzer will surpass rivals with improved ring generalship after a victory claim. Zbyszko and Charley Cutler are set for a January 13 bout in Chicago. George Brown of the B A A has lined up champions for the February 8 unicorn games at Mechanics Building with stars like Howard Drew and Alvah Meyer among entrants.
Chicago January 6 Roger Bresnahan is now a Cub announced by President Murphy and Manager Evers of the West Side Club. Evers and Murphy arranged spring training plans then paged Bresnahan after settling with the St Louis club. Details of the terms were not released though Murphy said Chicago outbid Barney Dreyfuss who paid 22500 for Marty O Toole.
Harvard students protest the Hemenway Gymnasium floor where worn floor beards and loose splinters pose danger. Yesterday William Mason of the varsity baseball squad slipped during basketball practice and suffered splinter injuries through his sweater.
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