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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1909

Page

8

Carrigan Arrives in Town as Dovey Delays

Boston Am erican League office remains quiet with President Dovey absent while spring plans form. Bill Carrigan arrives from Lewiston to begin Tufts varsity winter work and prepare for Red Sox spring training. Dan Hawley of Weymouth visits, noting Indianapolis fans expect a strong Red Sox season.

George Dovey Boston Dove American League Kelley Red Sox Hot Springs Bill Carrigan Lewiston Tufts Bill Maine Carrigan Dan Hawley Weymouth Indianapolis

Bay State Automobile Association Names committees

At the Bay State Automobile Association meeting the newly elected board appointed committees for the coming year. The touring and contest committee aims to promote races and tours while the entertainment committee plans indoor events for winter. Members include McNear Daniels Carl Underhill Fortescue and others.

Bay State Automobile Association Carlton House George W. McNear Hk. W. Daniels I. D. Carl A. P. Underhill J. Fortescue Victor A. Charles G. Duthrie Strachan N. B. Buxton C. I. Campbell F. T. O’brien Eugene Selg Kenneth M. Blaise F. E. Wine J. F. Hovestadt F. A. Hinchcliffe J. Bailey W. G. Schmunk Julius F. Hovestadt C. F. Whitney J. S. Hathaway

May Battle for Charity at Lexington Heavyweight Bout

A heavy weight charity bout may pit Marvin Hart against Mike Schreck with the winner facing Jack Johnson. Hart proposed giving all proceeds to charity after authorities halted their year end fight. Schreck prefers funds go to the Italian relief fund and hospitals must approve charity plan.

Lexington Jack Johnson Marvin Hart Mike Schreck Hart Schreck

Red Sox spring trip plans and early league notes

The Red Sox will travel as one unit on their spring trip with no split squad this year. They will play two picked teams on the Wilkes Barre and Indiana dates, facing Doc Gessler’s home and Fred Lake’s old town. Rube Marquard’s early form is noted after a poor Indianapolis game and a rough Terre Haute outing. Franchise values in the two leagues are put at about 9.5 million dollars, and Harry Wolverton is set for a Newark banquet as his season opens.

Red Sox Fort Wayne Ind Wilkesbarre Indiana Penn Doc Gessler Fred Lake Burg Indianapolis Rube Marquard Sylvest Terre Haute Rube Aiarry Wolverton George Stallings Newark N. J Harry

Bar Adopts Ky. Taylor Whiskey As First Class Signature

Local bar proclaims its signature drink by serving Ky. Taylor Whiskey in a full quart for $1, branding the bar as first class with a bold promotional offer.

Hy. Taylor

Hockey action with multiple high school games

Today's hockey slate features Harvard versus Williams at Stadium. Malden High hosts Everett High in a league game, while Medford High travels to Wellesley High and Arlington High hosts Cambridge Latin. Brae-Burn plays Dorchester H. Coat Brae-Burn.

Harvard Williams Malden High Everett High Malden Medford High Wellesley High Wellesley Arlington High Cambridge Latin Arlington Brae Dorchester H. Coat

Scheduling Shifts Amid Weather Halts Ice Availability

Reports note games planned for today likely postponed due to no ice. Yesterday no games were held, reflecting ongoing disruption.

Schaefer Chosen Tigers Captain for Coming Season

Detroit January 12 Herman Schaefer the little Dutch infielder of the Tigers will be captain of the American league champions this season. His contract has yet to be offered him but no difficulty is anticipated by President Navin.

Detroit Mich Herman Schaefer Tigers Navin

Red Sox Receive BerGer From Cleveland for Tryout

Ed Berger, drafted by Cleveland and Boston from the Rochester club and awarded to Cleveland, has been turned over to the Red Sox by the Naps and will be taken to Hot Springs Arkansas with the Lake tribe for a thorough try out.

Ed Berger Cleveland Boston Rochester Red Sox Naps Hot Springs Arx Lake Tribe

Tech Caps Harvard in 19 12 Victory in Tight Tilt

Tech defeats Harvard 19 to 12 after leading 12 3 at halftime. Allen and Parker excel for Tech with strong passing and shooting while Currie and Sheehan provide late hustle for Harvard. Time 20 minute halves. Attendance 200.

Harvard Grebenstein Dartmouth Allen Currie Sheehan Wellman Hargraves Bemis Parker Wentworth Leonard Knox Taylor Wesleyan Goepper P. Brooks

Harvard Second Team Triumphs Over Tech in Warmup

Harvard defeated Massachusetts Institute of Technology 33 to 19 in a fast paced game between second squads. The contest featured improved floor shooting and passing and less fearsome defense than the varsity clash, with Harvard’s guards and forwards contributing to the margin.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard Crimson Tech

Boston Latin Defeats West Roxbury 40 to 16 in Basketball

Boston Latin School beat West Roxbury High 40 to 16 with Allison and Sullivan each scoring seven baskets. The second string also won 20 to 7. Referee Redding and umpire Leary oversaw a 3,000 attendance.

Boston Latin West Roxbury High Allison Sullivan Latin School W. Roxbury W. Robury Renee Casca Ee Routan Russell B. Uy. S Murray Tehan McKenna Dillingham Maher Redding Leary North Timer—Pasquale

East Boston High Wins Over Peninsular Five

East Boston High defeated the Peninsular Five yesterday by a 3 to 0 score in a low scoring game. The victory highlighted East Boston’s strong defense and efficient final offense as the team improved its season record.

East Boston High Oe Boson

College Schedule Pairings Across New England Circuit

A list of high school and college football matchups across New England. Games include Yale at Princeton in New Haven and Cornell visiting Ithaca, with several others in Worcester, Williamstown, Andover, Dorchester, Wellesley, Everett, Boston, Quincy, Cambridge, and Boston area venues. Independent and YMCA teams appear among the listed fixtures.

Andover KR. M. T Dorchester High Charlestown High Dorchester Commercial High Brighton High Commercial Rock Ridge Hall Ballou & Hobigand Wellesley Everett High Independents Melrose High Everett Boston College High Medford High Boston College Milton High Quincy High Quincy

East Boston and South Boston Battle With High-Intensity Play

East Boston defeats South Boston 87 to 24 in a lively contest noted for early pressure and strong second half defense. Standout scorers include Carroll Maguire Toomey Forrestall Barry Ambrose Sullivan and Lane with Barry contributing on both ends. Attendance reported at 500 as officials managed a cleanly played game.

Boston Forrestall Maguire Noddle Islanders South Boston Ambrose Lane Barry East Boston Ae. l. B Barry Sme Toomey Sullivan Forrestall Elf Bane O'Beran Iaes R. F Grant Carroll Sullivan Reilley Athens O'Neil Hines

Dartmouth Wins From New Hampshire in Hard Fought Game

Dartmouth defeats New Hampshire 22 to 16 in a tightly contested basketball game. Key scorers include Kidder and Schildmiller for Dartmouth with multiple field goals, while Sughrue and Brady contribute for New Hampshire. Referee Killourhy and scorer Pearl officiate before about 1000 in attendance.

Dartmouth New Hampshing Bhopwid Matt Wright Brady Ec Gian Meeee Hammond Tobin Gibsons Haar New Hampshire Sherwin Hart Brady Tobin Schildmiller Mullen Kidder Hammond Sughrue Killourhy Pearl Everitte

No Skating Ad Warns Against Frozen Ice

Yesterday's rain damaged remaining ice and hockey skaters must wait for new ice. Today will be colder but ponds streams and rinks will not be safely frozen yet. Do not venture onto the ice.

Yale and Dartmouth to Clash at Park Square Rink

Park square rink will host the annual Yale versus Dartmouth game Saturday afternoon drawing big crowds of basketball fans. Dartmouth features three South Boston High veterans in its lineup Frank Brady John Mullen and Clark Tobin all noted for their leadership and prior sports success.

Yale Teams Prepare for Rematch Between Rock Ridge and Rindge

Yale notes a classy roster led by Van Vleck Murphy and Captain Cushman as Rock Ridge meets Rindge for a second game after an earlier contest.

Yale van Vleck Murphy Cushman Rock Ridge Rindge

Fine Poultry Exhibition Opens at Mechanics Building

Mechanics' building opened for the inaugural Boston Poultry Association show. Attendance exceeded prior years and a 3000 pigeon display along with a wide variety of breeds drew public interest. Turkey exhibit numbers and a 300-entry cat show highlighted Veterans Day with long‑time fanciers honored.

Mechanics’ Building Boston Poultry Association Youltry Bucstae

Veteran Cy Duffey signs with Boston for ninth season

Arthur Duffey notes Cy Young, the grand old man of baseball, will again pitch for the Boston team as contract talks settle. The piece also highlights John L and John S, Marathon ambitions of Mat Maloney aiming for Athens 1912, and previews Harvard hockey prospects.

Taylor St. Louis Boston Cub Criger Twirler Menanger Lake

Answers to Queries for Rob Fowler and Others

A letter outlines a new Sunday Post queries department on training physical culture and police prep. It asks about Springfield skating clubs, explains hockey basics, and notes a marathon distance 26 miles 385 yards. It lists contacts for BA A Marathon registration and Malden baseball team inquiries.

Rob Fowler Sunday Post Springfield Spalding Windsor Castle London Stadium MacLean Willy

Wills Hurt in Training Accident at Park Square

Albert Edward Wills the English pace follower suffered a serious head injury while training for a race against Elmer Collins at Park Square cycle track. A front wheel tire exploded after following Charlie Turville on a motor causing Wills to be thrown head first to the track. He wore a feather piece that likely saved his life and was taken unconscious to the Emergency Hospital. Recovery prospects for riding again this week were unclear.

Albert Edward Wills Park Square Elmer Collins Lynn Charlie Turville Willis Wills

Brookline G A A to Hold Athletic Meet

Brookline G A A schedules an athletic and gymnastic exhibition at Brookline Municipal Gymnasium on Saturday evening January 16 at 8 o clock. The program features wrestling by former champion George Bothner and a Harvard gymnastic team display. Olympic team members W W Coe and Ierbert A Gidney will give exhibitions.

Brookline Gymnasium Athletic Association Brookline Municipal Gymnasium George Bothner

Newton High Track Team Shows Bright Form

The largest Newton High School track squad trains daily under Coach Brown. Prospects for a fast relay and strong team are bright as they enter various meets around Boston this year. Manager Stanley Moore is arranging dual meets with local high schools.

Newton High School Brown Boston Stanley Moore

Jem Driscoll to Meet Grover Hayes at Armory

The Armory Club schedules a card for Tuesday Jan 19 featuring Jem Driscoll of England vs Grover Hayes of Philadelphia in the main bout. Semi final pits Tommy Fury of Taunton against Eddie Johnson of New York, opening bout has Young Ryan of Woonsocket vs Jack Peters of Somerville.

Armory Club Jem Driscoll England Grover Hayes Philadelphia Matty Baldwin Tommy Fury Taunton Eddie Johnson New York Young Ryan Woonsocket Jack Peters Somerville

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