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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1912
Page
12
Boston recruits were sent to a minor league months ago before McAleer took charge. Some players, unknown to fans, showed promise but were transferred with veterans and other prospects expected to perform in the coming season.
A 1912 letter from Jack Killilay to the Boston Post explains why he left the Red Sox, denying a square deal, noting strong season work, and detailing criticism from a former teammate as he heads to the minor leagues. The piece also notes two more Red Sox recruits, Tanneman to the Highlanders and Fournier from the Northwest.
Captain Jesse Spalding led Yale football into winter work in New Haven with 75 candidates reporting. Varsity veterans will coach this season while Jock Field may assist in spring and fall. Walter Camp to represent Yale at the rules session, with Spalding backing a rule change to restore five yard gains in three downs.
In the Massachusetts Squash Racquet Association individual championship, D. P. Rhodes of the B A A and C. P. Greenough of the Tennis and Racquet Club advanced to the semi finals after beating J. R. Talbot of the Union Boat Club and Norman Cabot of the Tennis and Racquet Club. The Cabot vs Greenough match lasted five games with a dramatic 18-16 first game and a deciding fifth 15-10 for Greenough.
Thomas Fleming Day skipper and owner of the yawl Sea Bird, famed for crossing the Atlantic from Providence to Rome last summer, will attend the motor boat show Wednesday through Saturday to meet New England yachtsmen and answer questions about the vessel. Day recently received an Italian government medal commemorating the voyage for himself and crew.
Walter R. Dickson from Greenville Texas signs with the Braves as a promising right handed pitcher. He joins Jackson the Blum Texas outfielder as the clubs two Texans while noting Karger once with Boston who moved to the minors. Dickson stood 5 feet 11 inches and joined after being drafted by Boston and holding a public position before reporting for 1912 training.
J A Fall Jr shifts from Stoddard Dayton to Locomobile after roles with Park Square Auto Station and Stoddard Dayton. Louis Ling, ex Detroit Journal critic, joins MacManus Co as advertising writer. Republic Rubber of Youngstown held idea contest with $300 total prizes, awards Dec 21. Mardi Gras auto races in New Orleans planned for Feb 17–18. New York state collected $911,197 in auto related fees last year with nearly 84 000 cars registered, 86 000 chauffeurs, and 2400 dealers.
John Cameron Stoddart of Finglewood New Jersey was elected captain of Yale’s swimming team to succeed William Howe of Brookline Massachusetts who recently resigned. Stoddart is a senior in the academic department.
Montreal executive Wich tenheim announces Lefty Birchell remains Montreal property after acquiring Syracuse in the New York State league. Birchell protests but release priced at 1500 dollars. Lichtenheim maintains Montreal claim.
American boxer Jimmy Clabby defeated Jack Howard of New South Wales in Melbourne in the seventh round. The match was one sided throughout with Clabby holding the advantage from the start.
The Metropolitan Driving Club will host speedway races on the Charles River Speedway Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock.
New York January 29 articles for a championship wrestling match between Zbyszko and Raicevich at Madison Square Garden on Monday February 12 were signed today. The referee question had been left open for a week.
Brookline High's six seven defeated Cambridge High and Latin 7 to 1 in the Triangular league opener at Brookline. Kelley and Anderson paced the Brookline attack while Crory in goal held Cambridge at bay. Emery and Anderson drew suspensions amid rough play as Sands led Cambridge. Attendance 350.
Athlete T. F. Riley is listed as president of the N E A A A U A. A letter addressed to 36 Prospect Street Cambridgeport will reach him.
Antigonish reports say St Francis Xavier College leads in fine shape for a game with Harvard’s Itarvard seven at the Boston Arena tomorrow evening. With Pete Sortwell back Harvard is strong. a warm contest is expected as Nova Scotia’s leaders clash with Harvard in a key early season matchup.
Alumni notes report retirement of Herbert Gidney and passing of Yale standouts George Chisholm and Childs, with talk of Olympic stalk events and upcoming BA A meets. Princetons hockey title, promising mile matchups, and wrestlers Mahmout Burns and Gotch feature alongside local hockey plans and sprint prospects.
The official's ruling in any game should be binding and accepted as the winner. This policy aims to end disputes and ensure orderly play under the umpire's authority.
Cambridge official G. W. H. Wonald urges taking up the toboggan chute matter with the Franklin Park director to resolve questions about the facility.
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