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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
12
New York Jan 13 The dispute between Boston Nationals president Dovey and last year manager Joe Kelley has been resolved. Neither the courts nor the National Commission will be appealed to. Both sides are satisfied and peace returns to the club.
Colonel Dovey shows relief and satisfaction after a troublesome dispute with Kelley. Kelley is expected to sign a contract to manage the Toronto team in the Eastern league, with Canada likely matching Boston's terms. The quarrel stemmed from Dovey releasing Joe before his contract expired.
English critics question Reginald E. Walkers recent sprint times at Wanderers sports Johannesburg. Athletic News notes alleged 92-5 for 100 yards equals abergavenny run while 112-5 for 120 yards stirs comparison with West Australia s Postle and other top sprinters.
Albert Edward Wills, a midget English pace follower, suffered a head wound requiring stitches after a fall at Park Square. He plans to race Elmer Collins in a 20 mile pace race behind pace at the Coliseum Saturday night, saying the accident is only a minor setback.
Willie Mango faced Battling Hurley before the Sharkey A. C. in New York. Though Mango displayed skill, Hurley’s brutal first round forced Mango to stop fighting in the second, a mental decision to quit rather than continue.
A handicap wrestling match at the Columbia last evening ended with Yankee Rogers failing to throw Cyclone Burns twice. The bout featured ground work and science, with Rogers attempting two throws in an hour and achieving one fall in 41 minutes before the second fall did not occur.
Tech fencing team dominated Springfield Training School at Tech gym winning all nine bouts. The closest match came in the second contest when Soring of Tech defeated Van Bownell after an extra two minutes. Knox, a former Navy star, won all his bouts but did not match his usual form.
Alfred De Oro defeated New England pool champion John McHale at Miah Murray's 125 to 61. In the evening he beat Lynn’s Gagnon by 125 to 60, delivering strong play.
Eddie Toy of San Francisco and Billy Herman battled to a six round draw at Fairmount AC. Ernie Johnson defeated Felix Leroy in the semi final. Johnny Glover faced Louis Goodman in a brutal prelim, striking Goodman six times in two seconds to render him unconscious.
Harvard overwhelmed Williams 10 to 2 after leading 2 to 1 at halftime. Hicks Ford and Willetts starred as Harvard’s second period surge blew open the game and left Williams tired.
Rock Ridge Hall defeated Ballou and Hobigand 82 to 52 at Wellesley. Roode scored 24 points, Bellhumer paired with him for a strong insideout attack. Ballou’s Kass bore the scoring load with 12, while Ballou’s team trailed from start to finish in front of about 100 spectators.
The Rock Ridge Hall second team extended their win streak to five with a 22 to 38 victory over Watertown second at Wellesley yesterday.
Dorchester High beat Charlestown High 39 to 17 at Dorchester High School. Dorchester led 14 to 11 at half and dominated the second half as Charlestown players left with repairs. Attendance 300. officials: O'Brien, O'Donnell. First team scoring included Conly, Campbell, Spaulding, Keefe, and Cass. Second teams also contested, Dorchester 13 Charlestown 2.
Andover defeated Rindge Manual Training 28 to 19 in a rough season opener. Swihart fouled out after five personals as both teams racked up infractions. game featured 20 minute halves, officials Broderick Yeass and others, 100 in attendance.
Allen School defeated the Harvard Scrubs 26 to 18 at West Newton. Final score credited M King, Mason, Perkins, Brown, Knapp, Smith, Bouillard, Vernard with goals. M King led scoring with six. Time was 20 minute periods, referee Cook.
Notices solicit basketball games for multiple weight classes. Interested organizers include F. Connors of South Boston for 119 pounds, C. J. Merrill of Somerville for Brown Class, William Belanger of West Quincy for 135 pounds, H. Curtis of Bo82 for Page Class, John J. Shanks of Hyde Park for 130 pounds, W. F. Ward of Winthrop for February dates, A. I. Payne of East Boston for 135 pounds, and J. Donahue of Charlestown for 110 pounds.
A. V. Anderson of Bristol Conn dominated the Boston Poultry Pigeon Cat and Pet Stock Show held in Mechanics Building. His Partridge Cochins and White Cochins won top honors from 18 birds, including best exhibit trophies and multiple color and shape prizes, outshining rivals.
Yale meets Dartmouth at St Nicholas Rink New York Melrose High plays Somerville High Brae Burn first faces Brae Burn second at Brae Burn field venues and times not specified in the note.
Yesterday's drop in temperature improved ice conditions in Boston area with skating becoming possible at most regular rinks and ponds. Jamaica Pond and Scarburo Pond remain unsafe, and skating is banned on the Charles River below Watertown as well as Cow Island Pond in West Roxbury.
The fragment lists numerous city playgrounds and recreation areas including Franklin Field, Charlestown, South Boston, Neponset, Roslindale, Chestnut Hill, Newton, Medford, Woburn, Brookline, Jamaica Pond, and others. Several sites labeled fair or good. one dangerous Randolph street playground. multiple ponds and parks named with limited context.
The Boston American League office received signed contracts from Cicotte and Pat Donahue, bringing total contracts to eight. Johnnie Evers seeks a college coaching chance as adviser to a brainy second baseman, while Rube Marquard wants part of his purchase money upfront before reporting to the New York team. He also had offered to play gratis two years ago.
Arthur Duffey notes waning interest in basketball but expects a large crowd for Yale's visit to Park Square rink to face Dartmouth. He highlights star players from both schools and touches on Marathon racing and boxing trivia while inviting readers to send in questions for the column.
Princeton defeated Yale 34 to 12 in New Haven, with Hughes scoring 10 points as Yale faltered. Yale showed weak team defense while Princeton ran the floor, claiming dominance from the opening tip and leaving Yale as the league’s cellar team for the season.
Cambridge Marathon champion Bob Fowler has agreed to run a 15 mile race at Park Square rink on January 27. Likely challengers include Sammy Mellor Fred Lorz and rival Mat Maloney who currently holds the Marathon record.
In the sixth annual mid winter golf tournament C L Becker of Woodland Golf Club Auburndale Massachusetts defeated L A Hamilton of Englewood two up and one to play in the final round for the Presidents trophy a halved hole on the last deciding it. The consolation went to J P Gardner of Midlothian who defeated F C Jennings of Nassau five and three.
Medford High defeats Wel lesley High 1 0 to extend its win streak to five games. The fast contest featured goals by Fay for Medford and a solid defense. Officials were Rollins and Connlar with Grankow timing. attendance about 250 at Wellesley.
Malden High School athletic instructor Charles Cuddy is confined at home with a foot blood poisoning and will miss duties for at least a week.
Coach John O'Reilly announced tryouts for English High track with about 200 candidates. Track athletics are surging at the school as Boston Latin and English High prepare for the BAA outdoor meet today.
Cornell loses 17 to 15 to Pennsylvania in a hard fought game billed as the fastest ever played in Ithaca. The crowd watched a tense defensive battle with few scoring chances throughout.
Weather permitting the third skating carnival at the Country Club will be held Saturday evening January 16 from 8 39 to 10 30 o clock. If a storm occurs the event will be postponed one week.
James Moran, unable to ride after winning the New York six day race due to water on the knee, began training yesterday for the upcoming six day event in Kansas City. He will partner with Frank Kramer in the race.
Worcester beat Pawtucket 4 to 2 and New Bedford defeated Fall River 9 to 4 in last night polo action.
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