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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1910
Page
12
Boston manager Fred Lake proposes reducing balls per at bat from four to three to boost batting and cut game length. He argues tighter strikes would force accuracy, limit injuries, and keep pace with top pitchers while preserving class among elite arms and improving overall hitting.
At Sudbury alleys BoSB Petals Amer Net and Twine 445 431 418-1289 Boston Woven Hose No 1 367 421 412-1200
A fragmented report from Boston shows the Sub Treasury League standings with scores and team names like Allers and Americas. The page lists several game numbers and scores including references to international competition and league identifiers.
Jim Crowley resigns amateur status to join the professional marathon circuit under Sparrow Robertson. Possible debut in Madison Square Garden funding talks hint at big money from Powers and Pollock while Crowley weighs racing outside New York. The move marks a shift in the professional marathon scene with Gotham as the main hub.
The American A. C. schedules its opening meeting next Friday with a 10 round feature between Honey Mellody of Charlestown and Kyle Whitney of California. They weigh in at 145 pounds at 3 pm on fight day, with weight and appearance forfeits posted. The club also notes a temporary office at 230 Washington Street Room A for membership applications.
The Columbia wrestling card last Wednesday night featured a hard fought bout where Olsen edged Sandele after a fierce contest. Next week Andrew Gundersen the Boston Elevated motorman will face George Ustrup the New York gripman in a bout the crowd expects to be decisive. Gundersen is a former amateur heavyweight champion from Madison Square Garden who beat Ustrup there two years ago.
The Avonian hockey outfit, built from former Canadian players, reorganizes with M. Cox and Arch Smith as key backs and Cox at point. Genteles from Nova Scotia and Dodger Reeves from Crescents join alongside Curry as centre and Austin and Woodman in forward roles. The club seeks opponents and invites games via M. Cox at 88 Broad Street, Room 502, city.
In Sullivan Square and Tower areas the total figures show a pattern of severes and scores with items labeled Signalmen and other codes. The line reads like a partial roster or tally of units and shop sections with numeric identifiers and dashes indicating gaps in the sequence.
Cincinnati gossip spreads as President Murphy hints Miner Brown could be involved in a trade with the Cubs. Manager Griffith dismisses the notion, calling it a joke and warning against trading live players. Murphy plans talks with Herrmann or Griffith, then returns to Chicago.
Melrose High School girls beat the alumni 21 to 7 at the local Y M C A. Flett and B Hemmingway starred for the winners. Miss Howard top-scored for the alumni. Time 12 minute periods. Referee La Rose. Scorer Moore. Attendance 2.
Pittsburg residents race to recruit Honus Wagner the Flying Dutchman for Congress. Republicans and Democrats alike envision his star power crossing party lines as critics warn he may lack the appetite for lengthy political debate in Washington.
Philadelphia left fielder Sherwood N Magee ended speculation about a trade by signing a new one year contract with the Philadelphia National League club. The deal includes an increased salary and keeps Magee with the team for another season.
St Louis president Robert L Hedges announced the purchase of William Abstein former first baseman of the Pirates. The price was not disclosed but believed to be the waiver amount of 1500 dollars.
Albert Benbrook of Chicago, engineer and key end on the University of Michigan squad last fall, was tonight chosen captain of the 1910 eleven to succeed Joy Miller.
Nelson and Wolgast will meet for the lightweight title at Mission A C in San Francisco on February 22 with the arena built by Sid Hester in San Mateo county nearby. Purse places Nelson at 12 000 dollars and Wolgast at 3700 while venue plans suggest a 45 round limit may be sought.
Brooklyn has turned back to Rochester three of that club's former star players Holmes Pattee and Holly leaving Mana ger Ganzell hopeful of landing a pennant winner for the team.
The International Correspondence Schools offer pocket hand books designed for workers. Electrical, architectural, machinist, plumber, and office worker titles provide concise data, formulas, and guidance. Regularly $1.50, this week 50 cents cloth and $1.00 leather bound as part of a free exhibit at 9 Boylston Street Boston.
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