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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
11
New Haven Conn Jan 14 Captain Nelson Talbott issued a general call to football candidates. For a week centres and quarterbacks trained, but this afternoon players in all positions including linemen and backfield men were ordered to report.
Frank Hinkey and Walter Camp lead Yale in a coaching session to recruit players not yet reported. The group, including Dr Billy Bull and Phil Smith, tests snap back play with added forward passing moves and center-heavy drills in a scrubs formation to finish within one or two weeks.
Travelling associates of Charley Ganzel are asked by Mr. Frank W. Finn to attend a meeting on Tuesday January 20 at 3 30 p m at 611 Washington street to raise funds for the popular man. Treasurer Herman Nickerson credits several contributions totaling 763 66 including 10 00 from Mrs Orville Den ny and others noted in the brief acknowledgment.
The Braves announce Dick Rudolph has signed for the coming season and are joined by Hank Gowdy who also agreed to terms. These signings counter rumors of Gowdy potentially deserting organized baseball and confirm the team’s lineup plans.
The Boston club shows momentum with six under contract including Rudolph Martin Gowdy Perdue Sweeney and Gonzalez. New Sox recruit Joseph Judge a 20 year old first baseman from New York City signed after exhibition play in Long Island City and will join Hot Springs in March. Also Gene Foster the longtime usher at Walpole Street and Boston Theatre denied a jump to the Federal league while remaining loyal to the National League.
In the office scene Gene jokes about match use, claiming 365 boxes per year during a chat with the gang. He pipes small and is linked to Charley Ganzel through a fund contribution of $5, and a Charley’s boy is named after him.
Gossip for Motorists notes the Massachusetts Automobile Club’s new building and recalls a 1901 16 mile run to Hurd’s Pond Wayland. It cites H J Snider of Lawrence Stanley on the Mitchell car arrival at Mass Ave showroom and Myron Carson as Mitchell travel rep. Also mentions Bay State Automobile Association directors meeting and Willys Knight car arriving in Boston ahead of a Feb 6 Massachusetts Automobile Operators Association dance at Paul Revere Hall.
Boston College Prep School could not set a date for a major dual track meet with Worcester Academy after manager John Murray failed to reach agreement. To fill the gap he plans a replacement against Exeter, aiming to counter its strong schedule as last season’s champions.
H H Copland a 1911 Michigan State Agricultural College football star died in Janesville Wisconsin today from tuberculosis. He was a notable former team member and alumnus.
Harvard coach Al Shrubb leads the All Toronto relay squad from his Toronto home claiming one of the fastest winter indoor aggregations. They beat New York by over five yards at Buffalo and neared the world record by a fifth of a second. Shrubb aims to beat Unicorn in the BA A games while jockeying for position against top track rivals.
Brown men celebrate Coach Robinson selection as next season’s pigskin chasers. He is praised as a great coach, with Crawford like potential to build champion teams. Cold weather at the L Street Bath seen as no obstacle as eight or ten club members swim bravely. Marathon talk circulates while Brownies seem to outpace rivals. Willie Ritchie again delays the Ritchie Murphy bout, delaying a real fight and inviting criticism.
The text notes salaries of Larry Gardner and Ray Collins with a claim that salaries are not published, and Walter Johnson is said to earn about $10,000 yearly. It covers boxing match plans, eligibility for an Irish American A A, and rules on slips and knockouts, plus a Brookline Gymnasium swimming event next Tuesday.
Yesterday in Lawrence Osylp Pone Al Shubert and Young Budreau were set for a 12 round bout at Unity Cycle A C. Geary vs One Man McClosky was called off at Hallowell. A NY writer proclaims Gibbons as successor to Ketchel but Chip and McGecarty argue otherwise. Moran may clash with Johnson in June amid doubt over a $35,000 purse. Willie Ritchie meets Young Kansas in Syracuse as Read Sweeney prep for Pittsfield. Gallant testimonial at Revere looms large.
Harvard and Yale swimming teams will not meet this season due to schedule conflicts. Negotiations failed and the Harvard Yale match has been called off for this year at least, as Yale finishes its season before Harvard starts.
Russell Dean captain of the mechanical arts swimming team will attempt to lower the record held by Harry Hebner of New York for the 50 yard distance at the Brookline Gym A A annual exhibition next Tuesday night. Notable aquatic celebrities in the vicinity including Ben James Leo Handy Frank O Hearn Elliott Church Duffey Ree! and many others will compete.
Tufts College athletic council selected Jack Slattery to coach the varsity baseball team for the coming spring. A former Cub and Red Sox backstop with 15 years of pro experience, Slattery is expected to develop hitting and lead a long schedule. The 23-game slate includes seven home games with Lehigh, Williams, Dartmouth, Fordham and Yale among opponents.
Worcester Academy defeats Clinton High School 4 to 0 in hockey opener. Goals by McCall two, Smith and McDonald. Referee Boland Holy Cross. timer Messer. two 15 minute halves.
Boston CollegeGraduate Manager Irving J Heath announced the interclass hockey series would begin next Monday to crown the class champion and claim the trophy donated for the winning team Many former local high school stars will play in the games ensuring an interesting series
The sophomores bring a veteran seven that won last year’s class title and face a strong freshman squad drawn from Greater Boston high schools. Notables include Wilson and Drummey, joined by Dan O’Connor, with seniors led by Tom O’Hare. The varsity will be recruited from top class teams, boosting early-season drama.
In Pinehurst North Carolina four players advance to tomorrow's semi finals Mamrock Fix Hills L I defeats Hamilton Kneatewood N J Purves Woodland Mass defeats Hazen Oakland L I Ashley Woodland Mass with W J MacDonald Calumet Club Chicago Slater Fox Hills L L eliminates Miller Dunwardie NY Mamlock faces Purves Ashley faces Slater Mrs Herbert L Jillson Bethlehem Country Club N H wins women's championship final over Miz Ormabee Brooklyn.
Melrose High hockey overwhelmed Malden High yesterday at the Reservoir skating rink Malden failed to score in the first half as Jones replaced Barry in the second period only one Malden tally occurred. Paisley and Norwell each scored twice for Melrose while the Melrose defense held firm throughout the 20 minute periods.
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