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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1909

Page

8

Colts Fall to Regulars in Exhibition as Morgan and Cicotte Shine

In Hot Springs Chicago Colts lose to the Regulars in an exhibition despite Morgan and Cicotte strong pitching. Lord, McConnell, and Amie McConnell starred in a fast, ground-drive game with notable double plays and a misfired squeeze play providing late amusement.

Morgan and Cicotte Morgan McConnell Lord Harry Cheech Chech Cubs Pirates Yannigans Ehman Tom Joe Wood Pumpkins Speaker Carrigan Bill Arellanes Niles Wagner Spencer AB. R A E. McConnell Ressier Nile Stee A Morgan Icotte Bh.tr A Trench Hooper Walter Danzig Wood Ss Ti Ryan Ro Ate Donahue Thielman Heenan Peete Llofr Wood Cleary

Cy Seymour Reconsiders After Quarrel Incident

Nallas Texas March 14 Cy Seymour shows penitence after clashing with Latham and appealing to McGraw for forgiveness. Manager says discipline is necessary though leniency might come later. Outcome of the matter remains uncertain.

Nallas Tex Cy Seymour Latham Marlin McGraw Mac Seymour

Training Stunts At Hot Springs

The Cubs left Hot Springs on the 7 o clock train for Shreveport to rejoin the team at 11 tomorrow morning. Barry of Providence and Stein now with the Pirates visited the hotel to see old teammates. Jimmie Williams left for Houston to join the Browns. The players begin moving to their camps as Gus Corner may train with the Pirates.

Hot Springs Ark Cubs Shreveport Id Barry Providence Abe Stein Pirates Lord and McConnell Frock Cleary Dr. Green Babe’ Danzig Jimmy Williams Fred Lake Lake Jimmie Williams Houston Tex Browns Gus Corner Red Sox

Local Nines Seek Games Among Various Clubs

West Towns with 17 year old teams listed for April 19 morning and afternoon. Woodlawn A C with 14 year old teams for April 19. Wellingtons claim best semi professional state teams with guaranteed terms. Amathens strongest 16 year old uniformed teams in Boston area for April 19 and weekends. United Shoe Machinery Company teams with 16 17 year old players in wholesale Boston market.

West Towns Charles McGhee Linden Street West Lynn Woodlawn A. C W. E. Mead Madison Avenue Everett Wellingtons Frank Morse Acorn Street Cambridge Savoy A. C Lynn W. J. Connolly Church Street Amathens Boston John McCormack Vinton Street South Boston United Shoe Machinery Company Thomas Massinger Lincoln Street City

Red Sox Players Stricken After Fish Meal in Hot Springs

In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 14 Pat Donahue caught the full game for the Yannigans and performed well though not hard on the base runners. Tommie Madden fell ill at the hotel and returned to his room with stomach troubles believed linked to the fresh water fish served at the grounds. Lord also fell ill and several players complained of similar symptoms.

Hot Springs Ark Pat Donahue Yannigans Tommie Madden Lord

Harvard Debating Teams Named for Three Cornered Contest

Harvard announces its two debating teams for the March 26 three cornered debate with Princeton and Yale. One Harvard squad will debate Princeton with I K Lewis D Haar and H von Kaltenborn. The Cambridge match against Yale features H L Loomis T M Gregory and L J White.

Harvard Crimson Princeton Yale New Haven Cambridge I. K. Lewis D. Haar H. von Kaltenborn H. L. Loomis T. M. Gregory L. J. Whiteside

Wrestling at Columbia Theatre St Patrick's Night

The Columbia Theatre hosts a wrestling card featuring Sam Anderson of Norwood versus Joe Rusek the Bohemian bull both middleweight title contenders in a rivalry fueled showdown. Manager Farren promotes a lively clean sport evening with a competitive main event.

St. Patrick's Columbia Theatre Farren Sam Anderson Norwood Joe Rusek

Ketchel to Box Here April 20 at Armory

Stanley Ketchel has agreed to box at the Armory Club of this city on April 20. His opponent will be either Jack Twin Sullivan Marvin Hart Tommy Sullivan of Lawrence or John Wille of Chicago.

Stanley Ketchel Armory Jack Twin Sullivan Marvin Hart Tommy Sullivan Lawrence John Wille Chicago

Boxing Week Brings Top Fights Across U S Venues

A hectic boxing week unfolds with Abe Attell facing Tommy Langdon in Philadelphia and Kid Beebe meeting Willie Riley in Boston. Other matches include Bowker vs Delmont in New Orleans, Donohue vs Welsh, Moran vs Murphy, and Ketchel vs O'Brien in New York with multiple international bouts shaping the schedule.

wWillie Riley Kid Beebe Tom Foley Andy Bowen J. Mulkearn Bert Mack Johnny Burns Kid Burke Faneuil Hall A Young Donahue Freddie Welsh New Orleans George Dennisoa Joe Coster Brooklyn Charley Hughey Jack Robinson Glens Falls N. Y Owen Moran Tommy Murphy New York Jim Donovan Billy Rolfe Stanley Ketchel Jack O’brien Mike Schreck Marvin Hart Columbus Ed Casey Jim Stewart Philadelphia Pat Sullivan Marty Rowan Tim O'Neil Eddie McGoorty Hammond George Gunther Barrell Smith Eveleth Minn Smoker Forest Hills A. C Boston Abe Attell Patsy Kline Harry Scroggs Bat Kelly Baltimore Bill Papke Jim Flynn Los Angeles Johnny Coulon Unknown Dayton al Neil J. Sullivan Oakland Phil Knight Srookiee Tommy Sullivan Kansas City Jimmy Hanlon Jerry Meskill Portland

Rolfe and Dennis Land Gotham Bouts

Two Boston boys appear in New York bouts this week Billy Rolfe of South Boston meets Jim Donovan Tuesday night and George Dennis of Charlestown fights Joe Coster who recently shaded Johnny Conlon bantamweight champion in Gotham action

Boston New York Billy Rolfe South Boston Jim Donovan George Dennis Charlestown Joe Coster Johnny Conlon

Repeat showdown between Hayes and Pietri in New York

The Marathonists clash in Madison Square Garden tonight after two prior meetings. Dorando Pietri, the Italian hero of the London Olympics, seeks revenge on Johnny Hayes, who contends he was the real champion despite earlier disqualification. Hayes trains hard at the 26 mile distance to prove his case.

Dorando Pietri Johnny Hayes Madison Square Garden England Lvorando Pietri Windsor Castle Hayes Pietri America Tom Longboat Alfred Shrubb New York Dorando London

Boston Featherweight Title Bout Debut at Armory Club

The Bowker Attell featherweight title match is set for March 30 at the Armory Club in Boston. If Delmont defeats Bowker Tuesday night he earns the right to challenge Attell for the crown.

Joey Bowker Abe Attell Armory Delmont Bowker Attell

Kaufmann to Fight Ferguson at Armory April 6

Boxing card at the Armory A. A. set for April 6 pairs Sandy Ferguson with Al Kaufmann in a headlining bout. A second match on March 30 features Abe Attell facing the winner of Joe Bowker versus Al Delmont in what shapes as a strong event.

Sandy Ferguson al Kaufmann Armory A. A Abe Attell Joe Bowker al Delmont

McDonald Sides with Amateur Route for National Champs

Cambridge boxer Charley McDonald states he will stay in the amateur ranks until after the national championships in April. As a result he will skip the Tuesday Armory Club bout. Peeklo Favor of Brockton faces Joe Burehell of Cambridge in a six round substitute bout.

Charley McDonald Cambridge Armory Club McDonald-McDougall Peeklo Favor

Baseball headlines from spring training mix with local notes

WIRELESS FROM THE BIG CLUBS reports spring training chatter from Augusta Mobile and New Orleans. It highlights players like Ehman Jeffries Bowerman and Connie Mack comparing rosters and prospects while noting shifts in pitching staff and lineup for the Athletics and Naps with colorful local color.

Ketchel Won’t Face Langford Over Title Risk

Stanley Ketchel explains in New York why he refused to fight Sam Langford. Boston fans know the reason. Ketchel fears a decisive defeat that could cost him his title, while Langford has not held a title long enough to risk a challenge.

Stanley Ketchel New York Sam Langford Boston Gotham Ketchel Stanley

Weather Delays Doves Spring Training in Augusta

Rain keeps the Boston Nationals from practicing in Augusta with Bowerman fearing stiffened players and a shift to indoor YMCA workouts as an absolute last resort. Newcomers arrive at the hotel amid hopeful talks with Joe McGinnity and Wilso n of the Highlanders as camp buzz grows.

Augusta Boston Nationals Bowerman Warren Park The Doves

Greatest Show Ever Ends in Boston Auto Exhibit

Auto dealers and the public hailed the Boston Mechanics building exhibition as the greatest show. A weather struck week did not hinder events including an endurance run that added to the show’s success. The Chester I Campbell trophy decision was awaited, and plans for a 10,000 mile non stop run by Maxwell-Briscoe may shift to a competitive endurance event. Cars will move to sales rooms for display in the coming weeks as crates are cleared from the floor.

Boston Mechanics’ Building New York C. W. Kelsey Maxwell-Briscoe Company

Regimental Meet Plotted for Boston Schools Track Events

Indoor track season for Boston schools may shift as the first annual regimental meet is planned for the South Armory. Roxbury Latin School plans an inter class meet on outdoor track at Kearsarge Avenue, with East Boston and West Roxbury Highs set for a dual meet in their gym.

Boston South Armory Roxbury Latin School Kearsarge Avenue East Boston West Roxbury

Mackay to Pace Bikers at Daytona Beach Carnival

F. W. Biz Mackay of Ottawa a famed hockey player and cycling pacer will act as pace maker for bicycle races at the Daytona Beach auto racing carnival. He will ride an M. M. motorcycle twin cylinder seven horsepower from the American Motor Company of Brockton pacing riders such as McEachern and Leander behind the motors.

F. W Biz’) Mackay Ottawa Daytona Beach Fla Mackay M. M

Jimmy Hanlon to Box at Portland

Jimmy Hanlon of the West End meets Jerry Meskill the Roxbury soldier in a six round bout at the Pastime Athletic Club in Portland next Saturday night. The match is billed as a fast contest that should please Jack Caley's patrons.

Jimmy Hanlon West End Jerry Meskill Roxbury Portland Pastime Athletic Club Hanlon Meskill Jack Caley

Somerville to Play Melrose After Controversial Substitution

Melrose High School will face Somerville High School at the Somerville YMCA court Tuesday afternoon to settle which team holds supremacy after Melrose sent a second squad to a game, leaving Somerville victorious by nearly 100 points last week.

Somerville Melrose High School Somerville High School Somerville Y. M1. C. A Melrose High

Harvard Crew Table Starts Training Ahead of April Race

The Harvard varsity crew begins training at the Harvard Varsity Club Holyoke Street Cambridge after water work since Feb 23. Nine rowers and managers Denny and Jack Thayer sit at the table. four oared rowers will join later as the eight oared crew gears up for a late April race with Columbia.

Harvard Holyoke Street Cambridge Columbia Sargent R. Cutler FE. Cutler I. Withington Bacon Ward Pfa

Bennett Association Plans Open Five Mile Cross Country Run

The Bennett Athletic Association schedules an open five mile cross country run for April 19 with a course to be announced later. Three silver cups will be awarded as prizes. Information can be obtained at 39 North Bennet Street.

Bennett Athletic Association North Bennet Street

Suffolk Club Challenges Bunker Hill and Wolcotts

The Suffolk basketball club of Deorchester holding 44 straight victories issues a challenge to the Bunker Hill Bows Club and Roger Wolcotts.

Suffolk Deorchester Bunker Hill Roger Wolcotts

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Colts Paul H. Shannon Frank Chance Gessler Pittsburg Jack Ryan Jack Lneup French Ambie McConnell Memphis Stahl Aia Penitent HB Kirk &Cof Kirk & GO See Fish Columbia Theatre Wrestling Willie Riley Beebe Faneuil Club Tommy Langdon Abe Faneuil Hall Athletic Club Riley Schenectady Little Fellows Jim Driscoll Donohue Moran Murphy Rolfe and Dennis Land Haufmann Sandy McDonald the Post Not Springs Dickey Egera F. Bowerman Jeffries Big Mike Lil Artha Samy Tom Tuckey Mobile Ala Naps Mr. Andrada Charley Hickman Mr. Sitton Salome Terry Turner Larry Lajoie Pennant Pole C. Young Connie Mack Jimmy Collins Arthur D. Cooper Barrett Jay Barrett Terre Haute Ferguson Bill Sweeney Newport South Pat Flaherty Beeker Fildorado Kan Dudley Ritchey Johnny Bates Steubenville, O Dovey Greensword Davey Daytona Court of Appeals Torrey Mt. Vernor Torreys Pam Vernontse Brand Irarnet Stostet Torrars Richmond Melrose Bennett A. A
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