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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1919
Page
11
English High defeated its rival Boston Latin 49 1 2 to 38 1 2 in a close dual meet at East Newton Street Armory to decide the Boston high school track championship. The meet featured several fine performances and was one of the season’s hottest indoor contests.
English High takes the meet with key wins by Captain John Feeney and Bluestein in hurdles and broad jump while Foster and Foster lead other events. Latin teams excel in running events but English clinched victory with a late-point margin as Quinn and Healy star in sprints.
Miller Huggins, manager of the Yankees, visited Frank Baker at his Trappe Maryland farm as officials hoped for good news on retaining Baker for another year. Huggins plans to return with Baker if money can secure the deal, backed by the Yankee bank roll. He earlier met Bob Shawkey in Philadelphia and secured his signature after contract concerns.
The YMCA junior swimming team with four years undefeated challenges any 14 to 17 year old YMCA or other organization team in the state. For dates contact C. F. Foster of the Boston YMCA.
One of the first homecoming questions asks if the B A A games occurred and who won the Hunter mile. Jose Ray faces a tougher 1000 yard indoor title in Brooklyn with Tommy Campbell, while boxing plans stall after General Wood refuses to head a national federation. Other stars like Murchison, Shea and Coombs prospects are noted amid Olympic futures and cross‑country entries.
Tufts baseball workers completed the first week of drills with Coach Jack Slattery staging long batting practice in Goddard Gym. Wallie Volk will take over coaching on the southern trip while Slattery assists George Stallings. Steve Colucci and Johnny Ballou shone on the mound, with several freshmen pitchers showing promise. Jeffrey's return from naval service strengthens the catching corps, while infield and outfield spots remain unsettled as veterans rotate out.
More than two teams have entered the Massachusetts Y M C A Employed Boys Meet with week remaining for firm entries by 10 p m on March 13. Prizes are on display in the YMCA lobby with Jordan Marsh Company donating a trophy cup for the top scoring business team. Jordan Marsh won last year.
Patrick Donnelly takes over the Arlington High School baseball nine after Walter S. Cooledge Jr. resigned. He is preparing the schedule and lists the first game for Patriots Day April 19, with a possible earlier opening depending on the weather.
Charley Sheppard returns from France with Croix de Guerre. Charles Carney and Chick West fight to a 12 round draw at Lewiston, with a rematch set for April 13. Yelle retires delaying a Manchester bout. Shubert seeks Koster in Lawrence March 20, while Parker and Boyle loom for future cards. Eddie Flynn vs Brennan at Portsmouth draws interest ahead of New Bedford bouts.
Chicago manager Jed Mitchell announced that not more than a limited number of players will be taken on the spring training trip to Pasadena California. Dixie Walker pitcher was sold today to the Columbus Club of the American Association.
Christy Mathewson, famed New York Giants figure, is back with the club in a dual role as coach of pitchers and assistant manager. The veteran star resumes his influence with the Giants after a notable career_sections.
Captain Mathewson will be groomed to succeed John Mc Graw as Giants manager within two to three years. McGraw plans to devote himself to executive duties as Mathewson signs with New York after Cincinnati grants his release. Moran shifts to Cincinnati while Mathewson returns to mentor young pitchers and prepare for leadership in 1922.
Newton High defeats Wakefield High 42 to 26 at Newtonville gym. Steve Palmer wins 600 yard run in 1 24. Owen disrupts Batten aiding Palmer. Relay disqualification costs Newton expected points. Key placers include Moore 80 yard dash and Brown high jump.
Arthur Nehf a top quality southpaw pitcher, prepared to sign with the Braves for next season. The left hander has shifted attitudes about retirement and plans to join training camp after finishing a technical position with a Dayton firm, pursuing baseball again.
John H. Donnelly of Lowell received notification that the National Association of Minor Baseball Leagues awarded him protection for territory in Lowell Lawrence Haverhill and Fitchburg as the base of the New England league He plans to start with six clubs and begin organization immediately.
New York March 7 Hank O Day veteran umpire proposes that base umpires be granted equal jurisdiction with the plate umpire to call balks on a pitcher He notes the base umpire often has a clearer view of leg movements and forward leanings Heydler backs the idea but says the rules committee must act before it can become part of baseball and he cannot instruct umpires to change the balk rule at present
Freshmen from Harvard and Yale swim this afternoon in New Haven to measure strokes. Both teams are fast and a close meet is expected. Meagher of Yale is a sure bet in his event, while Gauss faces captain Archie Gridley Ridley and Tom Baxter in sprints. This will be Harvard’s penultimate meet before next week’s clash with English High.
Sam Agnew sold to the Washington club yesterday ending any chance of a deal with the Philadelphia Athletics for Robbie Roth. Offered to Chicago and the Mackmen and rejected, waivers were requested on Slam and the Washington club refused to waive. The Red Sox sold him to the Senators for the waiver price, adding to a long list cutoff from the payroll since the armistice.
Barrow hopes Philadelphia backs Mack into trade for Roth while Fred Thomas sold to Mackmen. Agnew eyed by Philadelphia as spare infield. Mack avoids Boston catchers and may field Hooper’s role. Hooper’s price may keep him from Boston lineup opening vs Yankees May 23 at Polo Grounds. Agnew may sign with Washington amid changed conditions and Grifff’s lingering ill will.
West Roxbury High hor senior runners dominate Cambridge Latin 461-2 to 241-2 in Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain. Meet featured multiple events with West Roxbury athletes winning sprints relays and field events led by Bowen O Connor and McGowan.
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