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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

8

Cobb and Leach to join Washington Union for 1910

Washington manager Arthur Irwin says Ty Cobb and Leach will play for the Union league outlaws this season. Both sought raises but were turned down. Irwin claims he offered large salaries to secure them, aiming to attract fans and prove the club's staying power despite offers from former teams.

Philadelphia Penn Arthur Irwin Washington, D. C Ty’’ Cobb Detroit Leach Pittsburg Irwin Cobb

DOVEY LEAVES TODAY FOR TRAINING TRIP

President George Dovey leads the Boston Nationals as they depart Boston for Washington on the Federal express at 8 o clock. Dr Edwards trainer and several newspaper men accompany the party.

South George Dovey Nationals Dr. Edwards Boston Washington Federal Express

Boston Nationals Prepares for Washington Meeting

The Boston party will stay at the Ebbitt House in Washington where President Davey will greet veterans and new players. Expected attendees include Joe Kelley, Ball the young catcher, Claude Ritchie, Clarence Beaumont, Pat Flaherty, Jeff Pfeffer, and Johnny Bates. The group plans to rendezvous in Washington, practice in Augusta, and emphasize a veteran lineup and strong management.

Boston Ebbitt House Washington Dovey Joe Kelley Baltimore Davey Claude Ritchie Clarence Ginger) Beaumont Pat Flaherty Pittsburg Jeff Pfeffer Johnny Bates Augusta Joe Kelley Pat Donovan Brooklyn George

I Guess Not Says Uncle Cy Young On Pitching Future

The veteran pitcher says he expects four to five more big league years and plans to retire only when necessary. He notes his arm, speed, wind, and nerve are strong and he remains a smoker of three cigars daily while warning others about cigarettes. He hints at a return to a 140 acre farm after Boston retirement.

Boston

Detroit Team Heads to Little Rock for Warmup Meet

The Detroit team arrives in Little Rock on March 12 ahead of the Red Sox departure. Boston Americans feature Carlisle Thoney and Sullivan sprinting 100 yards in 1025 seconds. Arkansas University women’s basketball won two recent state playoff games. Charlie Pruitt at shortstop gains notice, while McGuire limits pitchers to no curves until warm weather.

Little Rock Ark Detroit Red Sox Carlisle Boston Thoney Sullivan McHale Frank Donahue Gessler Lord Arkansas University Joe Harris McGuire Jim Joe

Daniels Skips Brookline Race as Yale Beats Harvard in Meet

World champion Charles M. Daniels fails to appear for his planned 50 yard to mile race with Let Rich at Brookline. Yale dominates the Harvard meet 38 to 20 led by Captain Paul Withington whose 100 yard record tops the meet. Al McCormack wins the plunge for distance as Yale and Harvard claim multiple events amid a packed crowd and strong performances from both sides.

Charles M. Daniels Brookline Swimming Club Rich Harvard Yale al” McCormick Paul Withington Crimson Daniels Brookline T. G. Aspinwall R. Moses W. M. Bullivant Williams C. F. Gould Frank O'Hearn J. P. Peters, Jr M. Hughes T. B. Hill W. Johnson Leo Johnson Maurice ‘Loppan Martin Ortmyer A. Winslow Gordy W. M. Cooper L. Withington S&s. King R. W. Cutler E. C. M. Richards Moses al McCormack A. K. Smith Maurice Toppan Irving Elliott W. Gallagher Richards Goodhue Catlin Withington Aspinwall Hoyt Morrison Needham Stevenson Beatty Griffith Mann Church Merriman F. Allen Reid Baker W. Hyde F. Davis Hopper R. J. McCormIck

Roxbury Latin School Holds Interclass Track Meet

The Roxbury Latin School hosts its third annual interclass championships on the outdoor board track with events today and tomorrow. Junior class closed events join open races led by captains and teachers Mr. Fiske and a large field including Bart Connolly Dana Lyons and W Swain.

Roxbury Fiske

Dispute Over World’s Basketball Title Endangers Series

A four team dispute over the right to play for the world basketball championship emerges as Germantown and East Liverpool contest whether Glensville and the Newport Naval Reserves can vie for the title. Germantown and East Liverpool have arranged a series of games while the issue unfolds.

Pennsylvania Germantown Five East Liverpool Western Pennsylvania Glensville Newport Naval

Cornell Crew Candidates Take First Season Spin

Cornell crew candidates began practice at Cayuga Lake Inlet with the varsity and two second boats taking trial spins in the shells. The event marks the start of the season as athletes train for upcoming competitions.

Cornell Ithaca N. Y Cayuga Lake Inlet

Nutbearer the Trotting Star Poisoned in Stall

Nutbearer, famed trotting stallion owned by Nicholas Hubinger in New Haven, was killed after an unknown foe poured muriatic acid down his throat. The horse, once healthy at four, died before supper. A prominent grand circuit winner, Hubinger had recently been offered 16000 dollars for him.

New Haven Conn Nicholas Hubinger Hubinger

Cross Country Captains Named for Tech Course Meet

Final arrangements set for a Tech cross country run with captains appointed for each course. Names include J F McCarthy for Courses 1 and 11, G H Magee for Course 2, B Co Huber for Course 3, S Clapp for Course 4, J N Stephenson for Courses 5 and 10, L O Mills for Course 6, and Ellis for remaining courses.

Tech J. F. McCarthy G. H. Magee B. Co. Huber S. Clapp J. N. Stephenson L. O. Mills Ellis

Joe Harris and His Weighty Woes From Little Rock

The poem by Paul H Shannon portrays portly pitcher Joe Harris as he fights back at critics claiming he shirks work. Harris defends his effort while lamenting exhausting training and constant scrutiny from McGuire and Greene as he speaks from Little Rock on March 9.

Boston Post Scout Reports Doves Camp News in Atlanta

Arthur D. Cooper of the Boston Post sporting department will provide daily updates from the Doves camp in Atlanta Georgia. Read the Boston Past for the latest news and gossip on the Dovey team and their Southern training quarters.

Arthur D. Cooper Boston Post Sporting Department

Temperance clause questions arise over contracts

A teetotal South solidifies its temperance stance while several contracts include a temperance clause. The move prompts questions about its influence and rationale among parties.

Harvard Crew Hard at Practice on Rough Charles River

The Harvard varsity and all four shells trained up river to Brighton bridge despite choppy water. Coach Wray leads the pursuit of the two crew cut with Sargent Morgan and Hackenschmidt all noted for balance and progress as the John Harvard may enter service soon.

Charles River Harvard Brighton Wray John Harvard Sargent Morgan

Langford beats Temple in eight round Roanoke bout

Sam Langford overwhelmed Larry Temple with a decisive display in a no doubt close eight round match at Roanoke Athletic Club. Temple fought bravely weighing about 150 pounds to Langford’s roughly 160 but could not be floored. Langford’s late rally in rounds seven and eight carried the fight as Temple tired and stalled near the end.

Sam Langford Larry Temple Roanoke Athletic Club Temple Langford Moore Larry

Knuckle ball trial at Harvard ends with discouraging hits

The new knuckle ball was tested in Harvard’s cage yesterday after noon and was hit hard by Harvard batters. Hartford and Dan Brennan threw a few pitches to hitters lined up against them and drew discouraging results. Its future in college pitching depends on development while Harvard likely sticks with curved balls.

Harvard Hartford Dan Brennan

Monk the Newsboy Captures Rhode Island Feather Title

In Providence on March 11 Monk the newsboy defeated Bobby Tickle after 15 rounds to win the Rhode Island featherweight championship. In the semi final Kid McDonald of Boston knocked out Joe Grim in three rounds.

Providence R. I Monk Rhode Island Bobby Tickle Lymansville Kid McDonald Boston Joe Grim

Rooters Club Faces Suppression in Chicago Baseball

Chicago March 11. President Johnson of the American League pledged to suppress similar actions to those by the South Side Rooters' Club at the South Side ballpark last fall. No boisterous rooting will be tolerated this season.

Chicago Ill South Side Rooters South Side Johnson American League

Summers and Hurley Fight a Six Round Draw in New York

Johnny Summers of England and Battling Hurley of Passaic battled to a fast six round draw at Sharkey A C. Summers showed cleverness and punching power while Hurley pressed, making the opening rounds the citys best. The piece ends with a political note about anarchists and Chicago’s squared off teams.

New York Johnny Summers England Battling Hurley Passaic Sharkey A. C Summers Hurley

Campaign Kickoff Planned in Boston Section

A political figure will inaugurate his campaign in a Boston map section, signaling the start of a statewide outreach effort. The event will mark the first public step in his bid, drawing local supporters and media attention to the city.

Boston

True to Yourself with Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey

An article promotes Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey as a self preservation remedy against colds. It urges moderation in sweetened water and claims the product is pure malt aged properly, free from chemicals, and sold in full quarts by licensed sellers with the Chester H. Graves & Sons signature on the label.

Graves Maryland Chester H. Graves & Sons

Red Sox Spend Rainy Day in Little Rock Practice

In Little Rock Arkansas on March 11 the Red Sox under Manager McGuire used a soaked park as a day of light work. Players relaxed in rooms and the lobby while Professor Dennie Sullivan and his violin entertained.

Little Rock Ark McGuire Little Rock Park Dennie Sullivan Sullivan Sully Harry Morgan Dee Gessler

Go Back To Nature Dr J H Liverpool Heals With Herbs

Dr J H Liverpool, son of a Santa Fe chief medicine man and a mission educated physician, operates a herbal practice in Boston and Salem. He offers consultations at 589 Tremont Street Boston and 21 Essex Street Salem, with hours listed as daily except Wednesday and Thursday. He provides honest opinions and detailed descriptions of ailments.

St. John J. H. Liverpool Santa Fe Boston Bartle Tremont Street Essex Street Sarem Mass Tel

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