This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
13
Hal Chase, noted baseball figure and former manager, faces trial today before a special baseball jury in New York. He is charged on grounds linked to last season that led to his suspension by Christy Matthewson amid a secret investigation.
New York Jan 29 Patrick Moran former Phillies manager will not coach the Giants. Moran is set to take the helm of the Cincinnati Reds and is expected to be named manager by tomorrow night.
Public hearing details emerge over Hal Chase betting and game fixing charges with John Heydler in charge and John Conway Toole assisting. Giants manager John McGraw and pitcher Poul Perritt to testify, while August Herrmann skips. broader betting and reputational fallout noted. New Pennsylvania steel league plans surface with Sam Agnew rumor tied to Red Sox contracts and 1919 signings.
Community readers send messages for Charley Carter and Charley Cardio, with requests for news, well wishes, and updates. Local editor notes both are recipients of recent notices and invites further correspondence.
Harvard hockey gains strength with the return of Roger Buntin Fred Church and Bill Louderback all in good shape and eligible under the athletic committee ruling they may reclaim their spots on the seven against Camp Devens officers at the Charlesbank rink this afternoon at 3 45.
F C Church Jr and W J Louderback lead Harvard freshmen in hockey as they join varsity prospects for upcoming battles with Yale and Princeton. Roger Buntin, Newton high star, returns from Red Cross duty to bolster the Crimson attack as Coach Ned Bigelow faces tight competition for roster spots. Army officers mix with Harvard players for the first Devens contest as Brooklyn foes loom for Feb 8 at the Ice Palace.
Secretary F W Rubien of the Amateur Athletic Union announced the national boxing championship will be held at Mechanics Hall Boston under the Boston Athletic Association on April 7 and 8. The Metropolitan title tourney goes to the Brotherhood of Railroad Employees with events in eight classes at Madison Square Garden March 27 and 29. New York State bouts go to City Athletic Club with timing to precede or follow the national finals in Boston.
Billy Evans argues umpires err yet must stand firm on calls. He notes fans dispute outcomes, but a decisive, confident stance earns player trust. Reversing rulings invites constant protests and undermines authority, so persistence through doubt sustains integrity.
Chief George Stallings of the Braves arrived in Boston after recovering from the flock and expressed certainty Hank Gowdy will lead his force this coming season.
The Georgian notes Hank reports the doughty backstop with the American army in Germany will be back in the United States by next month and ready for spring conditioning with the Braves. Officials say demobilization should free most players for moves south, with Joe Kelly’s outfield slot likely needing a fill. The club’s chief, just north after the flooi, will send contracts and prepare for training, remaining in town several days.
The Brooklyn baseball team and the New York Americans will train in Jacksonville Florida next spring. They will use different training fields and play exhibitions on March 29 April 5 and 12, with a possible Sunday schedule. The northern trip will be made together with games on April 15 16 and 17 in Carolina cities yet to be chosen.
All ball players in each league will receive contracts this week and it is expected to be a surprise party for more than one recipient.
Boxers from Lynn and surrounding towns headline three 10 rounders and one six rounder at Casino A C in Lynn with Sailor Sacco and Finney Boyle meeting in a key 10 rounder. Other bouts feature Jim Liggett in Marlboro and Battling Ortega versus Tommy Robson at Grand Opera House upcoming cards.
Dan V. OFlaherty led English High to a 44 to 33 victory over Boston College High in a dual track meet at the East Armory. The meet featured a strong comeback by EHS as their track charges outscored BC High.
The meet showed running and field events can be held in one day at the armory before 5 pm. Harold Mack won the 1000 yard race for English, edging Crane. Bluestein of English High swept the 60 yard dash and standing broad jump with strong marks by McIntyre and Lanigan of Boston College High.
John F. O Neil of Lawrence Massachusetts was elected captain of the Exeter football team for next season He succeeds Captain elect James J Kennedy of Boston who was dismissed by the faculty at the end of last term O Neil played left end last fall and earned his A A on the track squad He is 18 years old and weighs 16 pounds
Moran, signed as Giants coach, seeks Cincinnati management after John McGraw agrees to cancel his New York contract. Pat travels from Fitchburg to meet Herrmann while Mathewson remains overseas and Branch Rickey, Haughton, and Cobb return post armistice as Herrmann weighs Rowland and Moran before choosing the Philadelphia standout.
Yale announces Harvard accepted its regatta challenge on the Thames and anticipates resuming pre war rowing rivalries. Professor Mather Abbott notes no official notice yet but hopes for crew trials, with eight university and 11 freshman crews training, and possible harbor practice if warm weather continues. Richard Emmet of Harvard is unavailable to row.
Brookline High defeated Roxbury Latin 40 to in a Brookline Municipal gym dual meet. Forbes led Roxbury Latin with dash and 600 yard wins and a second in the 1000 yard. Event results list Brookline victors Archibald, Plaisted and Donae McLeod among others with several seconds and close fields.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.