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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
8
June 24 Orth National League umpire was severely hurt in a knee and elbow injury after stumbling in the subway near the Philadelphia ball park. He was taken to a hospital and may miss the game for a period.
John W. Combs, once Connie Mack’s iron man, is nominated to the Maine State Senate by the Progressives in his home county. He has scouted for Mack in New England college circles but says he saw few players worth recommending.
Mrs. Alice Crawford of Boston and Somerville reports rapid relief after using Var-ne-sis for twenty years of rheumatism. She describes dramatic joint pain relief and urges sufferers to try the remedy, with offices listed in Boston and New York and free advice offered.
Delegates to the Northern Baptist Convention filled Tremont Temple as two centennial sessions commemorated Adoniram Judson. Speakers recalled his Burma imprisonment, his family’s sacrifices, and the stars of Bethlehem song. Rockefeller’s pledge of 100000 funds the debt as attendance pledges push total toward 276000.
In Poughkeepsie on Friday the 15 crews from Cornell Syracuse Columbia Pennsylvania Wisconsin and Washington completed practice on the Hudson. Inside lanes favored Cornell and Columbia in the freshmen and junior races while Syracuse and Pennsylvania rode outside positions. Yale observer Giannini praised Col umbia and Rice crews. Coach Courtney declared his crews ready and Ten Eyck noted dark horses in all events.
Tremont Temple hosted a large crowd for the mission centennial program with sons of Adoniram Judson present. Veterans of the 1864 Philadelphia jubilee were recognized, and Mrs. Sarah Potter of Chicago died after a hospital stay following cold exposure during attendance. The Rev. Henry Bond announced the order of the convention.
The world's champion Athletics struggle with reduced attendance in Philadelphia this season. Poor turnout is blamed on overconfidence by local fans who expect pennant and world championship success, despite no strong opposition from Quakertown and little action from the Feds.
New York June 24 Tomorrow three defenders of the America's cup will race off Glen Cove in the annual regatta. Defiance at Greenwich Resolute at Glen Cove Vanitie at City Island with a possible new suit of sails for Vanitie. Start at noon off Matinecock Point. entries expected to be larger than usual.
Manager Stallings flatly denied a circulating rumor of a three cornered deal involving the Braves Phillies and Cardinals. He said no deal would go through and noted a prior attempt with the Phillies fell through. Reports also linked the Braves to left hander Lefty Townsend of the Mobile team after the Southern league season ends.
Jimmy Duffy the B A A Marathon champion will arrive in Boston at week end to prepare for the 12 mile modified marathon at Locust street grounds on July 4. He predicts victory over rivals like Joe Lordan and Fes Madden and trains at Harresbank Gym. John Lawler set a new eight pound shot record at Charlesbank gym but it wasn’t a formal record.
A cosmetic ad touts El Rado squid hair remover as safe and effective. It claims physicians use the ingredients for the same purpose and offers money back if unsatisfied. Available in 50¢ and $1 bottles from Pilgrim Mfg Co New York with info on request.
One of the region’s strongest teams outside the B A A reports solid depth as John Lawler and Joe Lorden of Cambridge report for practice while Charlie Rice is expected to join soon.
A reader asks if Trave Matty Baldwin and Jack Britton ever met and the outcome of a 10-round no-decision bout in New York on April 13, 1913. Didier won by five laps in the first heat and six laps in the second heat of the motor-paced race at Vere last Saturday. In a relay where one team fails to appear the present team wins. A claims Jack Johnson fought a 20-round draw with Sam Langford.
John son defeats Langford in a 15 round match fought in Chelsea in 1906, with a clear favor toward Johnson. The bout extended longer than a 12 round plan but concluded in Johnson's victory.
Frank Chance of the Yankees downplays Branch Rickey credit for the St. Louis Browns’ showing in the American league race. He credits the Browns scouts for infield help, citing Wares and Leary, though Leary was a catcher before Rickey reshaped him.
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