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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
11
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 7 the day stayed cold from dawn to dusk with a high near 38 after a 32 degree morning. Natives say this is the coldest spring they have ever known at the Red Sox quarters.
Stragglers from the Red Sox pitching group gathered in Memphis this morning on their way to training camps. They reached the city this evening, completing the belated arrival of the pitching contingent.
Smokey Joe Wood and wife reach Hot Springs at 10 2 p m from Kansas City via Crawfordville and Little Rock. Boston players led by Shore Cooper Mays and Comstock arrive exhausted after long journeys as Boston and Chicago Federal league figures join the camp. Doc Green prepares the lodging and training staff for the looming workouts with two mile hikes and light drills before official practice at the ball park.
A New England sports column recounts mostly humorous vignettes about Red Sox figures and townsfolk. Rastus and Duffy Lewis entertain guests, Ernest Shore tutors in Guilford, Mays plans college, Vean Gregg jokes about fatherhood, and a rector seeks help from President Lannin as a playful wake up prank near Boston ends with Green chasing a culprit.
A benefit will be tendered for Ikey Woods by his friends at Paine Memorial Hall on Monday evening, March 29. Woods, known in sports and newspaper circles, was recently badly injured in a railroad accident, and supporters organize the fundraiser to raise money for his recovery and temporary hardships.
Cora Livingston plans to defend or lose the belt this week by facing multiple challengers. Today she meets two husky wrestlers at the Howard in afternoon and night bouts, asserting she will beat them all quickly.
The Boston A A and the St Nicholas Hockey Club square off Thursday night in New York for the league title with both sides holding strong records. Boston relies on Chadwick in goal to counter Hobey Baker and the St Nick attack as fans from Boston travel to Gotham for the decisive game.
Last week the league faced its busiest period with three scheduled games. The strong showing of the Irish American seven against the B A A a week earlier set the tone for the upcoming schedule.
The Holy Name baseball league of Dorchester, formed by 12 Catholic churches, held a meeting at 218 Adams Street with president J Paul Canty presiding. Plans call for games on Saturdays and holidays through the season and a scheduling meeting Thursday night. Several prominent players with pro or college ties are supporting the new league.
The monthly meeting of the Ladies Kennel Association of Massachusetts occurs this afternoon. At today’s gathering the remaining judges for the June dog show will be selected. Mrs. Francis P. Kendall of Lexington serves as secretary of the association.
Macon Georgia records the coldest day of the year as March gales howl through the city all day delivering bitter winds and plummeting temperatures.
In Macon Georgia on March 7 frigid gales cut practice for the Braves short. The brisk cold proved the coldest day of the year in the sunny South forcing a day of rest for the team.
Captain Johnny Evers Rabbit Maranville Fred Mitchell and Brugey led a four man group at Idle Hour Country Club as guests of Mr. Black. The rest of the players preferred radiators while training conditions improved under Stallings. Bill Martin impressed as an infielder and Gowdy Whaling remain regulars with new catchers Tragresser Braggy showing promise.
The Chicago Americans suffered a heavy defeat to the Los Angeles Coast team 12 to 2 after a three game win streak. The march game in Los Angeles saw Seavabaan produce key runs as the Coast offense overwhelmed the Americans.
Concord High School begins baseball tryouts with thirty candidates including eight holdovers from last year. Charles Bulger will lead from third base while Fadie Boyce handles pitching and Joe Hayes covers first base. New prospects include Williams at shortstop and two others for short. Warren B. Goddard returns as coach.
The scribes note Connie Mack's team struggles center on pitching. Last year the issue was veteran arms Plank and Bender. This season the focus shifts to whether the rookies can deliver.
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