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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
15
Harvard Club prepares for a decisive game against Hobey Baker and his St. Nicholas hockey seven at the local Arena. The club aims to upset the star lineup to aid the Boston B. A. A. in securing the 1916 league title, despite not contending for the pennant.
The Harvard Club, led by the same coach as the varsity and with stronger experience, plans to bottle up Hobey Baker using mid ice defense. St Nick notes two recent losses and seeks to capitalize on a wary mindset as Baker’s team visits Boston for what may be his final local appearance this season.
Phineas Matlin and George Waterhouse head the Maynard Checker Club tournament now in progress at the rooms of the checker chit. On Sunday Newell D. Banks, champion checker player of America, will play a simultaneous match with all comers and participate in blindfolded boards.
Secretary John B. Foster of the New York Nationals confirmed Eddie Grant utility infielder of the Giants has retired from baseball to devote himself to his law practice in Boston. Grant began in 1907 with the Philadelphia Nationals, moved to Cincinnati in 1911, and was purchased by New York from the Reds in 1913.
Maynard High School ends its basketball season tomorrow with a road game against Sewell in South Boston. The Maynard five travels to face the Sewell five in a decisive finale.
A column discusses baseball interference when a batter hits the ball a second time in fair territory. It cites past protests by the Pittsburg club and a Chicago game, notes umpire Johnson's ruling, and argues that declaring the batter out is the fair penalty for unintentional interference.
The 1915-16 Concord ice hockey championship will be decided this afternoon on Joener Road Meadows. Concord Hockey Club meets Concord Junction Hockey Club after both sides won one game, promising an exciting battle if the weather allows.
In Boston yesterday Duke Hutchinson visited Commonwealth avenue to view the Kelly-Springfield truck display. Maxwell Co announces Andrew Coburn as new advertising manager on his first Boston visit. Jeffery Co manager WN Needham registers at Copley Plaza. Domino car rumors swirl as Lenox and Copley Plaza rooms fill for the Overland dinner at the Copley Plaza Wednesday night.
Milton High School voted yesterday to form an athletic association the first in five years. The association aims to raise funds to finance the teams and members will pay two cents weekly, or promise to buy a five cent ticket to each game and resell it for five cents to offset costs.
Portland announces that Ron Houck a pitcher formerly with the Philadelphia Americans and the Brooklyn Federals has been signed by the Portland coast league team.
In New York on March 2 fans paying 25 cents will see Jess Willard training for his Moran bout with double action. Johnny Dundee uses the Pioneer Sporting Club ring after Willard to train for his March 6 Madison Square Garden clash with Benny Leonard.
Johnny Dundee appears at Pioneer Sporting Club on Ladies Day with Willard, Ertle, and Bantamweight Bob Williams for an exhibition session. Willard tests Williams in a three round display while Monahan and Hemple spar, with Al Reich and Madey Blumenthal watching and negotiating.
The State Boxing Commission approved adding an extra row of seats at Madison Square Garden for the Willard Moran championship bout on March 25. Original seats sold, demand warrants more. The Commission also allowed Sam McVey to accept $6 from Willard for floor him during training.
Irving Wright of Boston defeated Harold Throck Morton of Elizabeth, N Z in four sets to win the Florida tennis tournament and earn a challenge to George M. Church for the Florida title. Gregory Bryan beat Osborne Howes in the consolation. Church and Inman moved to the men's doubles final by defeating Shafter and Merrihew. Shafer and Throck Morton won the other semifinal.
The first annual Athletic Night by the Boston College alumni was held last evening at Quincy House with many students and alumni attending. Toastmaster Thomas P. Lavelle led the program. speakers included Edward J. Brandon Joseph F. OConnell Richard Yeeling John Brett Coach Bill Sweeney Father OKane Harry Kiley Jim Duffey Maurice Dullen and Ed Mettlueh.
Old articles note Smoky Joe Wood draw no interest from major clubs as teams bow out of waiver claims. Joe Lannin’s $5000 offer appears insufficient, forcing a possible retreat to minor leagues or retirement.
The New England A A U. opens doors to all Saturday at Ninth Regiment Armory East Newton Street. Caldwell and Higgins are slated for another 1000 yard run while Higgins and Caldwell are said to be set for another meeting. Saylor and White have not met since White defeated Saylor at the local club. A bout had been planned in the West but Sayter illness postponed it. Boxer seek manager help—write Wilfred Jacobs for possible bantam offers.
In Lewiston on March 2 Bowdoin defeated Bates 2 to 0 in the first intercollegiate hockey match of the season. The win showcases Bowdoin’s early form and sets a strong tone for upcoming conferences.
South Bend Indiana March 2 Joe Stanley an outfielder with past play in the American league American association and the Central league has signed a contract with the local Central league club.
Scholastic deficiencies have led to the disqualification of Raymond Carroll, top sprinter for the University of Pittsburg. Carroll jointly holds the 60 yard indoor record and formerly held the junior A A U 100 yards title. Low grades will prevent him from competing this spring, leaving the Blue and Gold without a key performer.
Coach Kerr plans to develop new talent in short sprints to support a faster relay squad. Jim Burwell, holder of university records in the 100 and 440, is seen as a key producer for the one mile relay at Meadowbrook games in Philadelphia on March 11.
The Beacon baseball team hosts its annual dance tomorrow in Gardner Hall Brookline. Committee members are William H. MacCorry H A Graven I E Tolman George Parka and Harry Webb.
A playful remark from Pat Moran suggests Adama is “the apple of me” paralleling the traditional phrase about Adam’s apple. The line invites a light wordplay comparison between Moran and biblical imagery.
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