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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
8
Neighbors in Hegewisch a Chicago district near the southern edge discuss Oscar Battling Nelson and a rumored divorce involving a prominent local figure. The chatter centers on famed boxer Nelson and the unsettled mood reflects the community reaction to recent personal disclosures.
Exeter is a strong favorite to win the schoolboy meet at the Mechanics' Building this afternoon at 2 30 under the Boston Athletic Association. The event includes a special Dartmouth College vs B A A relay and features stars such as Teschner Rice Howe and Dougherty with Powder Point Exeter Worcester and Boston College High contending for top team honors.
In an arena thriller Arlington and Melrose high schools played a state title clash that stretched through three overtimes before ending 2 to 2. Captain Cochrane of Melrose scored on an apparent goal that was ruled offside as fans surged onto the rink. Reed-like defense and goaltending from Buttrick highlighted a game marked by dash and drama with 3,000 spectators witnessing the longest hockey bout yet for the state title.
In a gala ceremony Nelson the former lightweight champion married Denver cartoonist Fay King. Rumors of a split surfaced as Fay announced divorce plans claiming she was kidnapped. A wild post wedding tale followed with mixed reactions from family and townsfolk as the couple returned to Chicago.
Battling Nelson arrived in Savannah from New York and denied reports his wife Fay King Nelson plans to sue for divorce. He said they are on good terms, that Mrs Nelson is in Denver, and he plans to meet her in Chicago on March 11 or travel to Denver for her birthday.
A crowded Brookline Municipal Baths spectacle drew residents for a Massachusetts Humane Society event. In the girls under 16 final, Mildred Wyman, a noted trophy winner, was scratch in heats and finished behind Margaret Harris.
Manager Stallings notified Secretary Nickerson to wire transportation to W. J. Bradley of Cleveland Ohio an old associate known as Bill Bradley who ten years ago held a position for the Naps and was rated second only to veteran Jimmy Collins in talent
Bradley, now in the International league with Toronto, hit .292 last season and .948 fielding with a league champion team. Ty Cobb is arranging a pre season game between the All-Stars and the Braves at Augusta before March 21. The Braves listed early spring dates across Atlanta Athens Toronto Charlotte Charlotte Richmond Washington Baltimore with minor travel setbacks and a grippe detaining John Bjorkland.
A Boston friend received a letter from Mike Doll alleging Mique Donlin will become a minor league player with Minneapolis of the American Association. Charley Dooin had previously resisted losing Donlin, and details of any deal, including money or player exchanges, remain to be settled between Doll and the Minneapolis management.
Pittsburg dispatch reports that on February 28 the faculty of Washington and Jefferson College imposed a ban on wrestling activities. The move affects campus athletics and student practice.
Representatives drew up the schedule for the opening week and holidays in the New England Baseball League. The opener is set for Wednesday April 30 with home games in Worcester Lawrence New Bedford and Lowell. Portland debuts this year and will play at home on Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.
McAuliffe of Bridgeport narrowly outpointed Joe Shea of Waterbury in a 12 round bout at 122 pounds in New Haven. The card also featured a 12 round draw between Buddy Faulkes and Mickey Brown at 118 pounds, plus wins by Kid Pality over Bunny Ford and Kid Bunyan over Young Joe Grim in shorter bouts.
Gilbert Gallant and George Alger fought a spirited bout at Matthews Hall on Dutton Street, ending in a draw after a hard fought contest. Both fighters were in good condition and the crowd showed lively enthusiasm throughout the evening.
Boston Red Sox manager Garland Stahl urges star pitcher Ray Collins to sign immediately and report by Sunday with other pitchers and catchers. The group, plus six new arms from various leagues, plans to join camp as Hot Springs prepares for its first baseball game of the season.
Finn runner Hannes Kolehmainen has joined the Irish American Athletic Club in New York and will compete in the two mile at the American indoor championships in Madison Square Garden. The move ends a bidding war with New York U. A.C. for his services since Labor Day. He may settle in New York, but U.S. naturalization rules could bar him from 1916 Berlin Olympic team eligibility.
St. Louis February 28 veteran shortstop Roderick Wallace of the St. Louis American League club attached his signature to a 1918 contract marking the 18th major league deal of his career.
Boston's largest dog show ended after a day of spectacular events. In the afternoon, foxhound and beagle packs were presented in the ring by masters and huntsmen in riding costume while a large crowd remained until closing.
A. H. Higginson presented two packs of English fox hounds and other breeds at a four day Middlesex Fox Hounds show. Notable sales included a St Bernard bought by Superintendent T. E. L. Kemp for 500 dollars. Exhibitors praised the event's success and expected a larger show in Boston next year.
The Sherbrooke hockey team plays Ottawa's Stewartons at the Boston Arena tonight for eastern and western Canada bragging rights. Both amateur clubs bring strong records with the Stewartons hailed as among Canada’s fastest, while Sherbrooke vows a hard fight after an overtime thriller with Pilgrim A A last week.
In Tampa on February 28 the Cubs led 3 to 0 through six innings in the international series, but the United States pulled away to win 12 to 4. The game featured a strong rally by the Cubs in the later frames.
The senior Fernandez, descendant of Castilian nobility, matches wits with the left handed foe as Cub hitters struggle early. Painter holds them to one hit and no runs across three, Sommers yields two hits, and Gilbert finishes with three innings. Cubs total two base hits and several miscues. Struck out Fernandez six times, Painter two, Sommers three, Gilbert two. Time two hours fifteen minutes. Umpires Wegman Fromhertz.
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