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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1919
Page
13
Sensational developments opened the week of baseball reconstruction. the New York National League club, the best paying proposition in the majors, was sold. Negotiations for the purchase of the St. Louis Nationals reached a stage indicating a soon change of ownership.
Major and minor league executives spent a full day in sessions weighing the abolition of the draft. The International League supported elimination, while some big clubs eyed concessions. St. Louis Cardinals sale talks and New York Giants leadership changes drew wide attention as MLB governance faced key decisions.
War Savings committee of New England announces no red tape for exchanging 1918 thrift stamps and cards to 1919 issues. Unfilled thrift cards may receive additional stamps and be converted to 1919 War Savings stamps at any time during the year.
Dull gold or oxidized silver lace is more becoming near the face than delicate chiffon colors, suggesting a subtler, mature finish to attire and grooming.
A veteran umpire argues bench misconduct hinders games and discipline falls to umpires. He recalls Boston and Cleveland battles, describes tactics like taunts and dust him off, and notes Johnson of the American League supports suspensions for unsportsmanlike bench behavior.
Summaries of baseball and college athletics rumors and moves. Mentions Charles A. Stoneham as New York Nationals president and John McGraw interests. Chase’s possible Giants signings. Yale and Princeton rowing plans. Mathewson’s army status. Naval Academy midshipmen program restoration. and Penn athletes McHale and Kraus returning from service.
The Central club faces scheduling and promotion issues as Paul Doyle and Fred Dyer loom for a Park Riding Academy main bout. Promoters urge instant town training and forfeits to secure appearances. Sundry bouts include Joe Welling versus Phil Bloom and Benny Leonard versus Harlem Eddie Kelly. Pinky Gardner and Waino Ketonen prepare for their Grand Opera House clash, a best two of three in a no prelims format.
The controlling interest in the New York National League club, held by the estate of John T. Brush, was sold today to Charles A. Stoneham, Judge Francis X. McQuade, and John J. McGraw for about $1,000,000.
Charles A Stoneham Francis X McQuade and John J McGraw named as officers of the Giants with John B Foster secretary and a four member board including Ross F Robertson John Whalen Horace A Stoneham and Leo J Bundy The retiring president H N Hempstead notes the transfer to benefit the estate and fans while McGraw is set for partial ownership and advancement to part ownership continues the club's leadership
Lieutenant Louis W. Ross of Arlington, a former high school and college athlete and Rainbow Division veteran, is recovering at his sister Mrs. Arthur G. Wilkins home at 22 Bartlett Avenue Arlington after severe gas exposure. He was gassed multiple times, nearly died in August, and suffered leg wounds from February 1918 on the Lorraine front before rejoining his unit.
Harry Greb of Pittsburg defeats Leo Houck of Lancaster after 12 rounds in a one sided match. Houck stays defensive and endures punishment while Greb shows speed and skill. Preliminary bouts provide crowd entertainment with Leahy over Collins in two rounds and Travers upsetting Miller, plus Goodman vs McCreary ending with the South African prevailing.
The Grand Circuit Stewards Association announces no membership changes at the annual meeting. Peoria Illinois was denied a place on the big line. The season schedule lists North Randall Kalama zo Toledo Columbus North Randall Philadelphia Poughkeepsie Readville Hartford Syracuse Columbus Lexington Atlanta with dates July 7 through Oct 18.
Mike Winston of 114 Eutaw avenue announces the Allied A. S. A. A. boxing tourney will keep entries open until weighing in Thursday evening. Weight classes include 108 115 and 135 pounds. Send entries to Winston promptly.
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