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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
12
MACON Ga March 10 Braves opened the year with a 10 to 3 win over Mercer in eight innings. The day was praised for perfect weather as the college team slipped to a decisive defeat in the early game of the season.
At Central City Park in Macon Georgia the Braves faced prep school opponents in a lively spring workout. Luque started for the champions and Paul Strand finished as the mound work shifted. Joe Connolly homered for his side and Red Smith powered two doubles and a single. President Gaffney’s late month visit is expected with talks of a banquet by local citizens.
Franklin A C hosts 17 18 year old teams with George Mooney at 84 Elm Street Charles Town St Pauls fields 17 18 year olds with James J Corkery at 7 Howard Street Cambridge
The game of games in the American hockey league will be staged at the St Nicholas Rink in New York tonight. The B A A seven and the St Nicholas Hockey Club meet to close the league season.
Reports from New York show fevered interest as St Nick’s hockey team draws bets against B A A in Boston. The Unicorns face the Kris Kringles with Hokey at the helm while Traff Hicks is expected to lead the Unicorns, and Gotham fans back their pick.
Tonight the St Nicholas and Unicorn hockey teams meet in New York in a near championship contest. St Nicholas enjoys a home ice edge with Hobey Baker and the Arena club eyeing possible bids if results swing their way. The piece also notes New England championships decisions and other athletic developments.
The piece notes Farrell may find more than one available track man before the clubs finish, warns Drew to avoid low hurdles despite his broad athletic list, and cautions that a sprinter’s career is short. It reports rampant talk the 1916 Olympic Games may be held in America but fears war will bar continental competitors, reducing the event’s significance.
Entry blanks for the Cathedral 160 mile cross country run may be obtained by writing John Nolan at S9 Freeport Street Dorchester Tickets for the New England amateur boxing tournament go on sale next Monday at 28S School Street Members of any club affiliated with the NEAAAU may purchase tickets No tickets on sale the night of the tournament A notice for B B Osthucs Letter in this office For NEAAAU board meeting at Revere House Monday March 15 at 8 o'clock
Jess Willard arrived in El Paso from Los Angeles and said the Havana bout with Jack Johnson had not been finally arranged. He added he was not satisfied with the financial terms reportedly agreed upon.
Paul Bowser the Pittsburg middleweight wrestler says he is in prime condition for tonight's bout with Peter Goulette the French grappler. The match will be decided under catch as catch can rules with toe hold and strangle hold barred and a single fall deciding the purse if no fall occurs within an hour.
Captain Thomas A. Fitzgerald led the Phillips Andover swimming team to a victory over Harvard yesterday. Fitzgerald is the son of Boston's former mayor and played a key role in the win.
Andover Academy swimming team closed its schedule with a dominant win over Harvard varsity, the only team to beat Andover this year. Andover outclassed Harvard, winning most races with ease.
Andover defeats Harvard and rivals to seize the Eastern schoolboy championship led by Captain Tom Fitzgerald who won the 100-yard swim and anchored the relay. Fitzgerald set a new 100-yard tank record while Bradley, Wentworth and Kingsbury starred in multiple events as Andover dominated the meet.
The Boston High School track and field league held drawings at the High School of Commerce for the annual regi mental meet with over 1200 entries. Trials for running events occur March 18 and 19 with heats and finals outlined for the 60 yard, 300, 600 yard and 10 yard dashes. Each school may enter up to four athletes.
Cora Livingston faced an unknown opponent at the Howard venue and, despite a strong effort, failed to win within the time limit. The bout was among the week’s most exciting, with Livingston resorting to defense after early attempts to finish quickly. Tonight Miss Sernen will Wiese Grace Sullivan.
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 10 the Red Sox held a two hour workout at Majestic Park under clear skies. Carrigan’s squad worked hard to loosen kinks from creaking limbs, moving toward a real baseball practice as players enjoyed a rest evening after the session.
Carrigan's mound staff tops the morning session as 11 pitchers tested for form. Collins Leonard Ruth and Wood showcased speed and control while bunting drills and fielding practice highlighted the session. Heinie Wagner shone at shortstop and Foster looked like a top base runner prospect as Sweeney rested with Gardner in mind.
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 10 the Red Sox enjoyed real sunshine for the first time at training camp. Germany Schaefer, former Washington star and a prospective Newark Fed captain, joined the workout, showing lively defense at first base and boosting team morale with his monologue. Schaefer praised Boston’s outfield and pitching staff and predicted a strong season for Carrigan’s club. Players, energized by two hours of drills, even sprinted a mountain-climb drill back to the hotel.
Joseph Mayer of Philadelphia defeated Charles Heddon of Dowagiac Mich 400 to 1464 in two innings in the national amateur billiard tournament. Mayer increased his high average with a 73 run while Heddon managed a best 31 and an average of 4 20.
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