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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
10
The sale of Babe Ruth caused a tremendous sensation in baseball circles yesterday. Fans in various cities marveled at the deal, while Red Sox enthusiasts in this city viewed it with some displeasure. Ruth’s spectacular achievements and status as the era’s top box office draw are noted as background.
The piece foresees friction within the Boston Red Sox and Yankees camps. It cites Carl Mays resenting Babe Ruth, who eclipsed him, and predicts intense clubhouse tension if they meet on the Polo Grounds with Ruth in right field. It concludes with a quip that Miller Huggins may go bald from the season’s strain.
Boston fans debate the Ruth sale amid Frazee’s denial of selling the club while pledging rebuilding. He cites big buys, trades, and aims to restore harmony as the Sox prepare for spring training and a pennant run in Hot Springs.
In a heated exchange the player vows to play elsewhere than Boston and taunts City Hall as he heads East to confront a $100,000 sale. He recalls prior holdouts with New York as proof his loyalty to Boston fans is exaggerated and laments the supposed hub allegiance.
Sumner Hall hosts a pivotal game with the Fitton A C facing the Fall River Frank Allen Wilcox Post. Fall River, a strong eastern New England title contender, boasts Tom Enright Billy Sullivan Luke Urban Gam Shawkey and Al Greaney. The Fittons, a dominant local club, field their usual lineup and plan postgame dancing.
The text suggests Yale may not host the Army Navy football game at the Polo Grounds again and ponders moving the annual contest to Harvard Stadium if the government schools seek an alternative venue.
Boston College meets Yankee Division veterans in the season opener at the Pavilion. The overseas vets and the Maroon and Gold veterans clash in a likely thriller with Jack Healy opposing his brother Ben Healy in BC forward play.
Boston College faces a stiff scrimmage with Leo Hughes at center and Ben Healy and Jack Garrity on the wings. Captain Morrissey shifts to point with Leonard Morrissey backing the defense as Eddie O'Brien eyes the goal.
Former schoolboy stars lead a large field toward the fourth annual Massachusetts Employed Boys track meet at the Boston Y on Saturday at 7 30 p m. Open to all employed boys under 20, with two weight classes and relay events counted on a 10 8 6 4 2 basis. Entries close Thursday at 10 p m.
A fragmented column panning prohibition, boxing, baseball and politics. Mentions Ruth's absence cutting Sox attendance, Chicago Cubs Pasadena camp Feb 28, Dempsey film props, strikes in Pittsburgh, and witty barbs on Congress and M C costs. Ends with stray fragments on prohibition wrecking taxi business.
Bill Nolan, former Boston schoolboy track star, enrolled at Boston College under Jack Ryder. He briefly considered Georgetown then transferred to University Heights to join the Maroon and Gold. Nolan plans to report soon and help BC for the February BA A meets, strengthening the team at the Heights.
Joe Jacobs guiding Benny Valger drifts from featherweight to lightweight as Valger’s growing frame closes on a future match with Leonard for the world lightweight title. Jacobs aims for Valger to challenge Leonard after ballooning toward a lighter class.
Renato Gardini pursues Greek champion Jim Lonnavs for a forthcoming bout. Local arena hosts a likely showdown as the rivals move toward a scheduled clash in coming days.
Benny Valger of New York won the decision over Nick Young Michaels of Syracuse in a twelve round final at Mechanics building last night. A good sized crowd witnessed the affair.
It was not a good scrap yet Benny claimed a win over Michaels though he showed little enthusiasm. Michaels pressed but was repeatedly countered as Valgar avoided followups. The night’s highlight was Reagan vs O'Brien in a tight 10 round draw with O'Brien employing tricks and Reagan answering with grit. Earl Caddock was introduced as the heavyweight wrestling champion set to meet Cyclone Burns in the same hall.
The City Ice Carnival at Jamaica Pond drew about 2,000 skaters with Mayor Peters presiding. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded across events including 100-yard dash won by Rogers, one-mile by John Rogers, 88-yard girls race won by Sadie Norbury, and five-mile race topped by Corcoran with Korb and Adams in second and third.
Roger Bresnahan announced the outright purchase of pitcher Jean Dubuc from the New York Nationals for the Toledo club. The price was not disclosed. Bresnahan now has four pitchers in Toledo after releasing Markle Nelson and Carpenter to the club.
New Haven, Conn. Robert Mclean world champion skater left for Lake Placid to begin a six race championship series in February against Oscar Mathieson at Christiania Norway. He will sail from New York on January 16.
STORRS Conn Jan 6 West Point has fixed November 6 for a football game at the military reservation. The Connecticut Agricultural College Aggies football schedule was announced today with the season date set.
At West Newton Brae Burn rink Newton faces Brookline High in a Boys hockey tilt. Cambridge Latin battles Arlington High on Russell Field in North Cambridge. Melrose hosts Somerville High at Ell Pond in Melrose for a trio of high school matchups with local stakes.
The preliminary series for the state title in the Great er Boston Interscholastic Hockey League begins this afternoon if weather conditions cooperate.
After a 15 game outdoor round robin, six schools advance to the indoor finals at the Ice Pavilion. The top four seeds will meet in elimination rounds to crown the 1920 I H S winner, with Newton High School favored based on past strength and a strong alumni pair of games.
Dartmouth varsity hockey resumes after vacation with a hard scrimmage on Alumni Oval under coach Bob Paisley. Final first line selections will be made after two more practices before facing the Dartmouth club of Boston in the season opener. Likely lineup includes Gale in goal Fiske Dorney on defense and Ross Paisley Cody at forwards.
A fragmented list of playgrounds and public spaces including Ashmont, Boston Common, Charlesbank, Charlestown, Columbus Park, Dorchester Park, Kirst Street Playground, Franklin Field, Jamaica Pond, McConnell Park, Mystic Playground, Orient Heights, Roslindale, Randolph Street, Smith's Field, William Eustis Playground, Cottage Street, Neponset, North Brighton, Wood Island Park, and related sites. No coherent narrative or dates evident. appears as an index or scanning artifact.
Lewiston Maine January 6 Babe Ruth sale to the Yankees shocks fans but ex manager Bill Carrigan says he is not surprised by baseball changes. He stresses Frazee’s right to run the club and recalls Ruth’s loyalty and easy cooperation during his tenure with the Red Sox.
The Brookline Swimming Club hosts an open meet at Brookline Baths in January drawing strong interest. Framingham and Malden join as newcomers with relay and open event entries, plus two Red Cross Life Saving Corps relay teams and divers.
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