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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
17
Columbus Ga March 2 The Braves opened camp with Manager Stallings and Coach Dagey arriving from Stallings plantation. Stallings announced training would start tomorrow morning and emphasized developing young players while pursuing best ball for the season at the park.
Arthur Duffey praises Joe Thomas for conditioning Young Muggsy for a bout with Young Kirby at Mechanics' building this Saturday. He also questions Jake Driscoll's chances against H W Minot, notes Dartmouth and Harvard track prospects, and hints the Green could win the intercollegiate championships this spring.
Bobby Dyson of New Bedford lost his New England bantamweight title to Terry Martin of Providence in a 12 round main bout at Mechanics building before about 5000 fans. The fight went the distance with Martin winning on a close decision as Dyson pressed early but tired in the later rounds. Sergeant Swanson of Camp Devens defeated Young Brown in a six round bout, while Harry Mitchell of Providence and Willie Coogan of South Boston drew.
War correspondents report the Atlanta Braves arriving in Boston led by Hapgood after a tiring voyage from the city. Stallings’ absence delays the group as Hollie Pick and McNeill greet the staff with several pitchers and catchers yet to join. The frigid South climate eases to warmer days, and Gowdy remains missing but expected soon. Sullivan of New Orleans is not heard from yet.
Dartmouth defeated Princeton 3 to 1 after four extra periods and a total of seven periods in a hard fought season highlight. Goals came from Ehret Cody Dartmouth McMillan and Tallman plus substitutions as Threshie and Perry saw action. Referee Joe Dexter.
Cleveland news reports the Indians leaving for training camp in New Orleans under Walter McNichols. Players Wood Wambsganss Neu Grebfelder and Johnston depart tonight. Graney Smith Chapman Gardner and Lunter will follow soon. Owner James C. Dunne will meet with ONeill and Joe Harris on salary talks tomorrow.
English High senior track athletes led a broad win over Skip Sherlock's High School of Commerce with a 41 to 14 score yesterday at the East Armory. Field events and jumps take place today at English High drill hall ahead of Friday’s Commerce Latin dual finale.
English High athletes sparked the tourney with standout finishes. In the 600 yard, Harry Morgan overtook Pat Mahoney late to win by a yard, while Johnny Foster edged Francis Gilmore in the 300 yard final. Carl Lundell of Commerce took third as the meet concluded with new sprint distances and hurdles formats.
Brighton High School edged Boston Trade School 66 to 58 in a gym meet with field and relay events across senior intermediate and junior divisions. Duffy Hill Finnegan Johnson led Brighton in relays and boys events while Welch Lydon Moynahan and Dunlap posted top marks in jumps and throws for the victors.
In Cleveland March 2 the Winnipeg Monarchs beat the Cleveland team 2 to 1 in a hockey game held tonight. The scoreboard showed Winnipeg leading after the first period and holding the edge through the final whistle.
Harry H. Frazee owner of the Red Sox files a bill in equity to restrain Joseph J. Lannin from selling Fenway Reality Trust stock. Returnable in the Supreme Court at 69 o'clock this morning.
On Feb 9 Lannin announced an auction of 3000 Fenway Realty Trust shares, including Fenway Park itself, to satisfy notes tied to Frazee and Ward. Frazee's Red Sox ownership faces pressure as bidders, notably D B Holland of Holland Brothers, discuss a potential $900,000 takeover opposed to Frazee's asking price.
In Jacksonville on March 2 the Yankees collected for a golf outing led by Babe Ruth with Shawkey Del Pratt and others. Ruth’s first big day on the course included broken clubs lost balls and a brassie hit into a forked stick.
In response to a rumor Langford is dead, our column confirms Langford is living and notes no such death. A Biddeford bout saw Young Bushee stop Mike Kearns in two rounds, per local reports.
Philadelphia March 2 Wally Schang ex Mackman battery man and now receiver for the Boston Red Sox may quit baseball to enter the aeroplane jitney business He says he can earn more money flying passengers than playing baseball unless Boston management grants a higher salary for him to report to the team.
Schang will suit up only if his salary rises. Wally keeps the exact amount private, but the stance implies a request far larger than Harry Frazee is prepared to offer.
Camels provide flavor fragrance and mellow mild body from a blend of Turkish and Domestic tobaccos. The ad claims no unpleasant aftertaste or odor and urges compare puff for puff with any cigarette. Sold in sealed packs of 20 or 200 in a carton, recommended for home office and travel.
In two top tier wrestling matches at Madison Square Garden Sergeant Earl Caddock defeated Salvador Chevalier in 58 minutes 11 seconds using a head scissors and wrist lock. Strangler Ed Lewis beat Jim Londos in 2 hours 4 minutes 43 seconds with a flying headlock as the Greek faltered under repeated crushing holds.
The Cambridge Pavilion hosts a pivotal 5 PM clash between Arlington and Melrose High School hockey teams. Arlington needs a win to secure a place in the title series. Melrose hopes for victory to threaten Arlington and possibly force a tie with Newton High by beating them later.
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