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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
9
Jack Barry and fellow Red Sox players in service at Charlestown navy yard will not play with the Boston team this summer. Rumors said Barry might manage the Sox and others would keep their usual positions.
Lt. J. K. Park announced that Red Sox players and other pros will join the navy under a navy baseball squad. Barry will manage and captain the team with John Lane as businessman and secretary, Roy McGillicuddy as treasurer. Provisions to release players are unclear, but the unit aims to support the navy welfare program while fielding a strong lineup including Rice, Leary, Shore, and Gaw. Additional players like Dutch Leonard, Tilly Walker, and Jimmy Walsh have shown willingness to join.
The St Louis Americans traded veteran pitcher Eddie Prank and second baseman Derrill Pratt to the New York Americans for five players and cash. New York sent Pitchers Shocker and Cullop Catcher Nanamaker and Infielders Maisel and Gederon in return. The cash amount wasn’t stated.Cullop previously played for the Cleveland Americans in 1918 and moved to Kansas City Federals before rejoining New York. It is believed the team paid Harry Sinclair $12,000 for him.
Yancis L Maguire delivered an engaging talk at the Arlington Boat Club last night about conditions in Eurora, offering insights and observations to attendees.
Frank Murray the Cleveland wrestling star will debut at the Grand Opera House meeting Kilonis in a match heralded by his Detroit victory over the Greek two weeks ago. Lenn versus Young Hackenschmidt also draws attention as both appear locally for the first time. The non stop system begins at 7:40 with the first bout.
Dartmouth Outing Club votes to shorten the eighth annual winter carnival from three days to two and limit indoor events to a ball opening Friday February 16. Outdoor ski and Snowshoe races form the main program while the Green hockey team plays Massachusetts Agricultural and the basketball squad faces Cornell. no fraternity dances or receptions will be held.
Frank P. Thompson of the Minnesota Boxing Commission said an investigation would probe reports that Fred Fulton fought with a broken hand against Billy Miske in St Paul. If Fulton entered the ring knowing the injury, a ban from Minnesota bouts could be recommended, amid Dr Edward Clark’s claim that cocaine given to Fulton dulled his performance.
Bates College in Lewiston announces a tentative 1926 baseball schedule. Key dates include Bowdoin and Colby games in Lewiston, Maine, Tufts in Medford, and matches against Boston College, Maine, and Bowdoin in Lewiston and Brunswick.
President Johnson announced that major league schedules for 1918 would be drafted in Pittsburg. Illness of Pittsburgh club president Dreyfuss, a schedule committee member, forced a change in plans and the dates may be drafted here.
East Boston fans and boxing followers learned that Tommy Reagan, the featherweight star, will return to action for the Commercial A. C. in Friday’s tournament against Tommy Shea of New Haven. If Reagan performs well, a match with top featherweights could follow. The card also features a 10-round bout between Fulton and Miske, plus other scheduled bouts and potential appearances by Dempsey and Lewis.
Brookline High beat Huntington School 29 to 24 at the YMCA pool yesterday afternoon. Ridley led Brookline winning the TM and 10 yard swims, part of a relay win by A Meegan Williams Richardson Ridley.
The St. Louis Nationals notified business manager and secretary Herman Seekamp that his tenure ends April 1. Hiram W. Mason was elected treasurer and assistant business manager to succeed Seekamp.
Cambridge leader C Burnside Seagrave announced yesterday afternoon that 538 people were welcomed into the Middlesex Sportsman's Association during the past week, expanding local hunting and conservation dues and participation.
Boston College alumni are expected in large numbers as the University Heights seven meets the Newport Naval Reserve at the Boston Arena following BCs strong showing against Radio School.
The first winter under coach Bob Fowler sees Boston College’s hockey seven maturing under Harvard-influenced style. Notable players Corridan Burke Falvey Enright Morrissey and Captain Falvey form a rapid, brains and speed driven squad. Newport seven star Tom and Jack Howard, Morrissey and others loom as key opponents in an 8 PM clash with lineup details and referees listed.
Boston College track coach Bob Fowler has his team training on the board track at Soldiers Field for the BA A games against Holy Cross. Captain Simmons Hannon Barry Dempsey Dolan Cummings Corrigan and Mahan are tightening into form for the tilt.
Middlesex School meets Medford High School this afternoon at the Middlesex rink in Concord in an Interscholastic Hockey League matchup. This marks Middlesex third league game in two weeks after losses to Cambridge Latin School and Newton High School sevens.
The Maynard Checker Club has received a challenge from the Wells Memorial Checker Club of Boston for a match in Boston. The dispute centers on arranging a date and venue for the contest between the two clubs.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jack Smith asks to join the draft class with dependents. He claims his Chicago parents are his dependents.
Harvard defeated Melrose High School 10 to 0 in an outdoor rink on a snowy Cambridge day. Captain Gross scored three goals as Harvard dominated with team play despite one inch of snow and weather-imposed handicaps.
Harvard will assemble crew forces in February for informal intercollegiate races between the varsity eight and rivals plus one or two freshman shell races. Yale is expected to compete. other opponents remain undecided. F Parkman leads the varsity informals. Dick Emmet returns as 1919 freshman captain. Bill Haines directs rowing with Manning and Brown.
A new weekly paper for American troops in France called the Stars and Stripes will be issued soon with General Pershing’s sanction. It will be directed and edited by men in the American uniform.
Arthur Duffey lauds Joie Ray of Illinois A C as he seeks to lower Al Shrubb's two mile mark at the Millrose Games in Madison Square Garden. Ray races 1 1/2 miles then halves, chasing 9 minutes 9 5 seconds, while Jose competes in Wanamaker 1 1/2 mile event and other athletes like Abel Kiviat and Tex Rickard weigh in on upcoming showdowns.
Public sale of tickets for upcoming Boston A A games is to be held with four dates. Applications may be made to the B A A on Exeter street. Larry Gardner arrived in Boston from Lynn in 1908 and has been linked to potential moves in the Stuffy Melnnis deal but no decisions were made.
Harrie L. Blanchard asks Boston to compensate for injuries after a dog bite at Magnolia Street Dorchester on March 11 1908. She says 24 bites led to two years in City Hospital and rabies treatment leaving her an invalid. The committee heard attorney John H. Elis argue for city power, while George H. Flynn said a special act was required.
New England feather champion Frankie Britt of New Bedford defeated Harry Carlson of Brockton and North Abington in a 12 round feature at the Grand Opera House.
Major league retrenchment begins with scouts being dropped. The Red Sox have let one scout go, and Detroit has also severed ties with veteran Jimmy Burke as part of its salary cuts.
In a fast paced eight round battle Carlson leads early with hard lefts and wild blows while Britt roars back to seize key rounds. Britt dominates in several frames with sharp combinations and a late rally by Carlson narrows the finish as fans praise the action.
Boston College High will hold its annual interclass games next Thursday and Friday in the school gym on James Street. There are senior and junior divisions. Rev. John A. Risacher of the faculty has donated a cup for the top scoring class and an individual prize will be awarded to the high point scorer.
Boston horsemen interested in the Readville track Grand Circuit meeting will gather at the Hotel Brunswick next Wednesday to discuss events and arrangements.
Quebec reports that the Liberal majority caucus in the Legislative building decided to enact absolute prohibition beginning May 1, 1919. The move was announced on January 22.
The sacking of Burke and a wave of scouting reductions sweep major league clubs. Teams plan to cut scouts, use dual roles for coaches, and shrink rosters as leagues consolidate and training camp stays shorten, with implications for minor leaguers.
Amherst student council approves the 1918 baseball schedule listing games against Holy Cross Bowdoin Williams Wesleyan Springfield Trinity Rhode Island State Dartmouth and others. Edmund H Hendrickson is elected tennis captain. Hockey is re established as a semi official sport with immediate team organization and a limited schedule.
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