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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
16
Seventy one candidates reported at Boston College yesterday afternoon in response to Coach White's first call for baseball men. Twelve of the number were pitchers who have twirled in the Greater Boston high schools.
University Heights hosted a large spring session as 71 players turned out for Boston College baseball practice, far above coach White’s 20. He emphasized opportunity for all and outlined plans for a Southern trip after the first cut. Notable hopefuls include Fitzpatrick Mullowney Morrissey Corrigan and Urban in various roles.
Joseph F. Dinneen is appointed New England manager of the American Industrial Athletic Association an organization of large industries for employee sports development with headquarters opened at 851 Boylston Street and a membership drive to follow in New England industries.
Columbia South Carolina will host a major league tourney stretch in late March and early April with visits from the Reds Senators Yankees Robins Mackmen and Phillies offering fans a chance to see top stars in spring action.
The New York American party arrives in Jacksonville on March 1 with Babe Ruth as the central figure. Ruth discusses hitting prowess and center field plans while issuing cigars to spectators. Rube Marquard accompanies the Yankees, coming in from Baltimore.
William Pope of Boston elected captain of Milton Academy hockey team for 1921. William West named next year's manager. Eleven players awarded the M including Captain Graves and Captain-elect Pope. Milton went 5 2 in seven games, beating Harvard’s Crimson squad twice and losing to Brookline High and St Mark’s. Charles Pope led scoring with seven goals. Jim Lee added six.
Weather clear track slow apprentice allowance claimed. Entries list six races with purses from 600 to 700 dollars for two year olds to four year olds plus maidens and claimers. Notable entrants include Buddie Kean Vivorin Flying Frog and Gen. Glenn among others with weights and odds provided.
Muggsy of East Boston trains hard for a Saturday night bout in Boston with Tommy Kloby of Lawrence. He is in trim and follows trainers closely showing improved form daily.
The fighter Muggsy trims weight to 147 pounds ahead of a Saturday bout. Training on roads and bag work in Boston strengthens his speed and power while coach Joe Thomas and assistants guide boxing drills. Kirby predicts a knockout inside three or four rounds with minimal referee involvement.
Ithaca March 1 Gilmore Dobie signed a three year contract to coach Cornell football. Football graduate manager Berry will live in Ithaca and Dobie will oversee football year round. He arrives April 1.
In the New Orleans card, Morning Face ridden by Howard won the 2-year-old claiming race of 314 furlongs at odds 2 to 5 with Lucy Kate second and Fading Star third. Time 4% 1-5s. several horses also ran.
The piece muses on law, boxing fame, and drafts involving Jack Dempsey. It notes Dempsey’s legal entanglements, film work, and shifting fortunes with Kearns and Hollywood stars, while lampooning amateurism and the blurred lines between sport, show, and law.
New York March 1 The American effort to snag the Antwerp Olympic tennis title received a setback as Belgium says the event cannot be moved forward. The Belgian Olympic committee stated courts will not be ready before August in reply to the U S LTA and American committee request to shift the Aug 15 23 tournament to the week starting July 6.
The United States team, slated for English championships late in June, would have traveled to Antwerp for Olympic matches. First string U.S. players face impossibility on August dates due to the national championships, which start about the same time.
New Bedford's Bobby Dyson defends against Providence's Terry Martin at 118 pounds in Mechanics building. Martin, who beat Joey Fox of England last year, replaces Pal Moore who injured a hand. The card includes three undercard bouts and a feature match amid a busy week of boxing locally.
Arthur Duffey notes a busy Boston sports scene as the Braves and Red Sox pace together in spring training. Harvard Yale Dartmouth and Boston College loom in intercollegiate plans, with track star Jimmy Connolly and rising miler Young Brown highlighted. Local clubs like Riverside Boat Club gain competitive momentum to boost regional athletics.
Twenty two men wore gloves in a University Heights boxing class led by Beaven McGady. The BC squad plans twice weekly workouts and aims for an April intercollegiate bout with Holy Cross. The piece also previews upcoming college boxing and track matchups including Muggsy and Corcoran, Zabyszko, Driscoll, Nolan, and expected races at the Armory and Mechanics arenas.
At a national conference of the American Game Protective Association in New York, advocates urged state control of posted farms where hunting is prohibited as a top method for preserving game. W Adams notes waste lands as sanctuaries. Duncan Dunn cites 1500 pheasants bred in New Jersey. George A Sawyer credits a migratory bird treaty act with rising migratory bird numbers and bans on spring shooting.
Savannah dispatch reports Chicago White Sox outfielder Joe Jackson has agreed to sign for the forthcoming season but will not disclose contract figures.
Pitcher Joe Boehling formerly with the Washington club will attempt a comeback this year. He quit baseball last year after a short stay with the Indians but is willing to make another try at the game.
E H S Pleb es beaten as Commerce juniors win 83 43 over English High. Marley leads with fastest sprint, taking 45 yard dash and 4x. English wins only hurdles as seniors clash next day at East Newton Street Armory. field events set for Wednesday at English High drill hall.
Chicago March 1 The signed contract of George Lees utility catcher for the Chicago White Sox arrived at President Comiskey's office. Lees joins Ray Schalk and Byrd Lynn to form a threesome of contracted catchers for the club.
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