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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
7
President Frazee of the Red Sox arrives in town and plans to release a list of players who have signed 1918 contracts. Babe Ruth leads by example as the first to sign, with others following as the Dexter building receives more names.
Chelsea resumes boxing prominence with a 10 round opener listing Victor Dah of Lynn and Johnny Wilson of New York. The card draws North Shore fans from Lynn Beverly and Salem. Second bout features Johnny Downes vs Howard McRea, final pits Shaver O'Brien of South Boston against Finney Boyle of Lowell. Dick Flemming of Salem serves as referee.
The Red Sox show rare unity as players accept existing contracts with few demands. President Frazee weighs trades to Quakertown for Stuffy McInnis and contends with pitching losses from Shote, Bader, Pennock, Sam Jones, and Vean Gregg. Frazee expects a third major deal, delaying signings until the last moment before spring travel.
The transfer of Larry Doyle to the Giants to play second base disappoints Jimmy Smith a Pittsburg lad who believed McGraw would make him the regular second baseman based on plans they had.
At the Grand Opera House the Armory A A presents two eight round bouts and a 12 round final with Tom Cowler facing Charley Weinert in the 12 round title clash. Weinert, the clever boxer, is favored to win in a rugged duel under straight rules. Preliminary bouts feature Dan Dowd versus Cavanaugh and Sam Bell versus Henri Le Beouff as rugged hitters promise sparks. Event starts at 7 45.
Boston sport followers will gather next Saturday at Mechanics Building for the annual Boston A A games with receipts aiding the army athletic equipment fund. Over 300 entries promised top competition as stars like Joie Ray and Mike Devanney race in Hunter mile and three mile events.
The Eastern Dog Club's January 1 1918 show raised about 950 dollars net and the club voted to send a 100 dollar check to the War Council Fund of the Y M C A. Signed by T D Smith chairman Beach Show Committee January 26.
The Middlesex School in Concord schedules two ice hockey games this week. An open date on Thursday afternoon follows the Noble and Greenough shift to Feb 6, replaced by Browne and Nichols of Cambridge. Milton Academy also visits Concord Saturday afternoon.
Arlington High School hockey in the Interscholastic league travels to the Arena next Friday to face Medford High School. The previously set game against Boston English High School at Spy Pond was moved to Tuesday afternoon February 5.
Questions about Fulton defeating Langford say there was no taint Fulton won fairly Langford cited an alibi for blindness from early rounds, but Fulton’s lefts were the cause Sam asked for a return bout Public sale for B A A games set for tomorrow contact Boston A A on Fixeter Street or Wright and Ditson Washington Street Alex Grant two miles in 9 40 on local track Mor can O Connell Pittsfield Mass for New England skating championships entry Tufts College ice hockey captain to call Post sports editor
Frederick G. Lieb of the New York Sun discusses the concept of base stealing in old and contemporary baseball. The Post reprints part of the article, highlighting contrasts and insights on strategy and rules.
The article chronicles famed base runners from Billy Hamilton and King Kelly through Ty Cobb and Fritz Maisel, tracing NL and AL records. It notes 83 steals by an 1897 Chicago baserunner, Cobb's 96 in 1915, and Bescher’s 80 in 1911, highlighting evolving rules and era-shifting feats.
The article notes how lax older rules allowed many steals on errors and pretexts. It cites George Stovey’s 156 steals in 1888, Ty Cobb’s 96 in 1915, and Max Carey’s NL title with 36 that year, arguing 86 steals is a more typical modern figure.
Base running has advanced alongside other baseball departments despite Cap Anson's dissenting vote. George Stovey was a remarkable base runner, though the text remains uncertain about his present standing.
A Braves off day at Braves Field offices delays contract mail to reserve list members. Contracts will be sent tomorrow in compliance with fuel conservation regulations.
Business Manager Hapgood reported contracts prepared for 21 Braves. Charles Lincoln Herzog holds a $10,000 per season deal for one more year. John Scott re-signed for balance of last season and next. Gowdy Maranville Rice and Schreiber noted as in war service and not receiving contracts. Bill James offered a comeback contract at reduced figures.
South Boston fans await a real live basketball game tomorrow evening between navy yard players led by Rabbit Mapanville and Pere Marquette Council. The Naval Reserve Band will provide music under leader Alfred J Moore. A large delegation from Commonwealth Pier is expected to attend.
The article recalls how Harry Vardon J H Taylor and Jimmie Braid kept strong friendships amid fierce rivalry. It notes their love of golf over money highlights late wartime choices and their mutual influence on the game and its fans.
Matchmaker Bob McKirdy promotes a three bout card for the Commercial A. C. Friday night. Feature: Terry Brooks of the West End vs Fred Dyer of Australia in 12 rounds. Other bouts: Johnny Downes of South Boston vs Johnny Noonan of Commonwealth Pier in eight, and Charley Mitchell of Braintree vs Johnny Yanger of East Boston in eight.
The University of Virginia will resume baseball this year after a wartime break and will tour West Virginia before finishing with a Northern trip.
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