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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1912

Page

12

May Bring Devlin Trade to a Head

President John Ward of the Braves is expected in town with plans to unfold for the team. Kling awaits his return and may arrange for Devlin to be pursued on the New York end. George Tyler of Derry, NH visited Kling, and Umpire Connolly joined bowling with fans. Hugh Bedient’s contract moved from the coast to Providence via Red Sox headquarters.

Ward Braves Boston New York John Ward The Kling Devlin McGraw New York Third Gacker George Tyler Derry N. H Connolly Natick Fred Lake Jim McAleer Hugh McBreen Duffy Bill Cahill Hugh Bedient Red Sox Providence

Biggest Race Moves to Salem for 10000 Futurity Stake

The $10,000 American Horse Breeders Futurity Stake moves from Readville to Rockingham Park Salem N H to join the Grand Circuit races August 19 to 24. President Devereux and W A Gove announce the change. Wilbur Duntley supervises the interstate fair events with A H Fitch Kerr and Kemp assisting in respective shows.

Readville Rockingham Park Salem N. H Devereux W. A. Gove Wilbur Duntley A. H. Fitch James F. Kerr T. E. Kemp

Umpires Review Tiger Singers List for Season

Umpires may glance at the latest list of Detroit Tigers singers and forecast speaking fireworks for the season. The roster includes Bauman Westerzil Vitt and Delehanty. And Delehanty.

Detroit Tigers Bauman Westerzil Vitt Delehanty

Pros p erous Year for Mass Bonding Co

The Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company reports a strong year with renewed directors including Jasper N. Keller. President T. J. Falvey notes assets rose by about 200000 and total net assets near 2250000, reflecting careful underwriting and expanded operations nationwide.

Mass. Bonding CO Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company State Street Jasper N. Keller New England Telephone Company T. J. Falvey Massachusetts Bonding Falvey Boston Company

Calendar for Today Ex-Dividend

Ex-dividend dates listed for H. B. Claffin Company first and second preferred. Books open at Atchison for meeting.

Atchison Mtg

Manufacturers League Totals Reported For Screw Co

A fragmented sports table shows team totals for Riley and E Screw Co with three numbers listed per row and final tallies 433 474 407 and 478 440 447 for the season segment.

Riley E. Screw Co

Stars Ready for B A A Three Mile Invitation

Early entries point to a premier B A A three mile invitation at its annual meet with New York stars and top club runners. Harry Smith of Pastime A C and W A Kramer of Long Island A C lead a strong field likely to include college distance specialists and other top New York runners in a battle for fast times and titles.

New York George Brown Harry Smith A. C Boston Sweden Smith Brooklyn W. A. Kramer Long Island

Denning Edges Gibbons In Ten Round Fight

Denning of New York defeated Mike Gibbons of St Paul on points after ten rounds at the Fairmont Athletic Club. Gibbons showed late life, cutting Denning to the mouth and nose by the seventh, but the Westerner could not overcome the New Yorker’s left jab and sustained attack.

New York Jack Denning Mike Gibbons St. Paul Fairmont Athletic Club Denning Gibbons

Rock Island bonds offered by Speyer Co in New York

Speyer & Co of New York offers for public subscription the unsold balance of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway 20 year five percent gold debentures. Subscriptions open Jan 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Boston via Blodget & Co. Debentures dated Jan 15 1912 mature Jan 15 1982 with interest semiannually. Redeemable at 105 with 60 days notice.

Speyer & Co New York City Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company Europe Boston Blodget & Company New York United States New York Stock Exchange

Colby College Names Forrest Allen as Coach for Next Season

The athletic council of Colby College chose Forrest Allen of Fairfield, Maine, as coach for the coming season. Allen previously played outfield for the Nashua New England League team, and the decision followed a recommendation from Graduate Athletic Manager Robert L. Ervin.

Waterville Colby College Forrest Allen Fairfield Allen Nashua New England Robert L. Ervin

Giants Sign New York Recruits For Upcoming Season

The New York National League club announced contracts from Eugene Paulet substitute infielder last year’s champions Henry Groh infielder formerly with Buffalo International League and John Ferrell pitching recruit from Spartanburg club of the Carolina Association.

New York Eugene Paulet Henry Groh John Ferrell Spartanburg

Coster Beats Jones In New York Boxing Bout

Joe Coster of New York outpointed Willie Jones of Brooklyn in a 10 round bout in Albany New York. Jones forced the pace and showed speed but Coster secured the decision with steady defense and counter punching.

Albany N. Y Joe Coster New York Willie Jones Brooklyn Jones

Griffith Offers Cash for Moriarty in Detroit

President Navin said he received a cash offer for Detroit third baseman George Moriarty from Clarke Griffith Washington manager. The offer follows Griffith failing to trade Moriarty for catcher Ainsworth. Navin considers the cash proposal may lead to bargaining for a potential improvement at third base.

Griffith George Moriarty Detroit Navin Clarke Griffith Washington Ainsworth Moriarty Mr. Navin Moriarto

Yale Soccer Schedule Set for March and April

Yale announces five intercollegiate soccer games for March and April. Haverford travels to New Haven on March 16, Pennsylvania on March 28, Columbia on March 30, with Harvard in Cambridge on March 27 and Cornell in Ithaca on April 20.

New Haven Conn Yale Haverford Pennsylvania Harvard Cambridge Columbia Cornell Ithaca

Bourbon Beau Wins Surprise Handicap At Juarez

Bourbon Beau ridden at 10 to 1 pulled a big upset to win the Juarez handicap. Stewards warned jockey E Denny to refrain from further mounts while investigating Pride of Lis more rides in recent starts. Jockey Parker was penalized for the remainder of the meeting after causing Braxton to fall.

Juarez E. Denny

Cubs Sign Harrington and Dressen to Contracts

President Charles W. Murphy announced the Cubs have signed pitchers Harrington from the New England league and Dressen from Salt Lake City, adding two recruits to the roster.

Chicago Charles W. Murphy Cubs Harrington Dressen Salt Lake City

No Tariff on Pitches Ties to Canadian Player

A report notes Vean Grege of the Naps is a Canadian. The piece suggests reciprocity spared baseball heavyweights from tariff effects.

Vean Grege The Naps

English Knocks Out Nitchie in Fourth Round Bout

Clarence English, claiming the welterweight title of the West and South, defeated Young Nitchie of New York by knockout in the fourth round of a 10 round scheduled bout in Atlanta. English was not in danger, an uppercut ending the match.

Atlanta Clarence English Young Nitchie New York English

Wrestling and track notes from Cyclone Burns era meeting

Former champions Yusseff Mahmout and Gotch rival contenders are debated as real threats while Hackenschmidt still leads. Yale names Bobby Gardner captain as Leo Houck exits middleweight race and Chip and Dillon gain ground. Hunter mile favorite Axel Kiviat attracts attention ahead of B A A games with John Paul Jones and Jack Moakley in the frame.

Zbyszko Rakcevich Frank Gotch Big Hack Hackenschmidt Leo Houck Frank Klaus Jack Dillon Buck Crouse George Chip Chip Dillon Axel Kiviat Kiviat New York John Paul Jones Cornell Jack Moakley

Princetos Leads Hockey Unbeaten Streak. Delmont Walsh Rivalry

The article notes Princetos has won three and lost none in intercollegiate hockey. It highlights the long series between Delmont and Walsh, suggesting a long race will decide superiority. Also references Johnson-Jeffries controversy and a 1905 40 yard dash record, with boxing weight classes defined from bantam to heavyweight.

Princetos al Delmont Jimmy Walsh Delmont R. J W. D. Eaton

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