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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1917

Page

15

Yannigans Beat Red Sox 4 to 2 in season opener

In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 14 the Yannigans upset the Regulars 4 to 2. Key plays featured Gill and Kopp with strong two way play, Walsh and Cady contributing clutch hits, while Olaf Henriksen led the Regulars with a triple and a double. Errors and timely hitting decided the contest as Henry Jones received light support.

Hot Springs Ark Yannigans Cady Cupid Gill Jimmie Walsh Olaf Henriksen Canton Dane Barry Kopp Janvrin Henriksen Walker Gainer Walsh Jenkins Jones Hoblitzell Shore McCabe Pennock Eee Seal Gin Henrikeen Agnew Shorten McNally Burns and Greeley

Leonard Heads to Hot Springs Training Camp

Oakland, March 14. George Duffy Lewis announced he would leave tomorrow with Hubert Dutch Leonard for the Boston American training camp at Hot Springs Arkansas. Hooper has already signed. Leonard and Lewis will discuss their contracts when they reach the camp.

Oakland Cal George Duffy) Lewis Hubert B Dutch) Leonard Hot Springs Ark Lewis Leonard Harry Hooper Hooper

Battery Squad Rounds Into Form at Boston College

The Boston College battery candidates continued light work in the cage and are slowly rounding into form. The squad, led by Captain Gildea, Buck Donnelly, and Joe Dee, includes rookie Billy Fitzgerald and former Fordham star Rube Hall who may join the mound as an initial sacker.

Boston College Battery Gildea Buck Donnelly Joe Dee Boston College Billy Fitzgerald Rube Hall Fordham Togs Hall

Braves Drill and Play Ball in Miami Exhibition

In Miami on March 14 the Braves combined military drill with seven innings of baseball. Stallings led two platoons through morning drill, planning more sessions. The game against the Seminoles ended 0 to 0, with Hughes and Barnes pitching for the Braves and Seminoles respectively. Ed Honey sat out with a sore arm while Earl Blackburn and others logged limited work.

Miami Fla Stallings Braves Seminoles Pat Ragan Hughes Joe Kelly Fitzy Arthur Rice Jess Barnes George Tyler Fitzpatrick Harrison George Twombly Lake Okeechobee Everglades Ball Park Big Ed Honey Earl Blackburn

Braves Score Seminoes in Pitcherless Scrimmage

Braves topple Seminoles 4 to 2 as Bailey and Evers spark offense. Rawlings, Twombly, Magee and Fitzpatrick contribute two-baggers and timely hits. Hughes, Ragan, and Barnes handle pitching duties amid a crowded line score and sparse attendance.

Seminoles Ae “S Braves Rawlings Twombly Massey Bailey Collins Magee Fitzparh Tyler Chappelle Smith Wilhoit Kelly Harrison Tragesser Hughes Prates Ragan Evers Sete Rico Fitzpatrick Barnes Reulbach

Nominating Board Chosen by Arlington Boat Club

Charles A. Alden chairs the committee with Cecil M. Hunt William F. Davis Edward A. Smith and George Brook named to present officer candidates at the Arlington Boat Club annual meeting set for early April at the clubhouse.

Charles A. Alden Cecil M. Hunt William F. Davis Edward A. Smith George Brook Arlington Boat Club

Cincinnati Nationals Triumph Over Shreveport 4 1

In Shreveport Louisiana on March 14 the Cincinnati Nationals won their second straight game against the Shreveport team, 4 to 1. Erell, Gerner and Allen pitched. Wingo, Duffy, Cummings and Betts batted in the victory.

Shreveport Cincinnati Nationals R.H.E. Cunbinnet Ceeseeudvensesence Eller Gerner Allen Wingo Duffy Cummings Betts

Brookline All-Scholastic Swim Meet Postponed

The Brookline High all scholastic swimming meet scheduled for tomorrow at Brookline has been postponed to next week due to the Brookline team swimming Huntington School this afternoon and several stars competing in an open meet tonight at Brookline tank.

Brookline High Brookline Huntington School Brookline Tank

Red Sox lineup hopes and track hopefuls in Boston sports buzz

Duffy Lewis and Harry Hooper have calmed Sox anxieties by contacting President Frazee and fans await Dutch Leonard. Golf handicap lists omit Oulimet and Sullivan. Boston athletes Caldwell Mahoney Whalen Ryan lead national AAU events in New York with Caldwell favored in 1000 yards. George Brown initiates AAU boxing plans for Mechanics Hall April 2–3 as Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicago New York and Philadelphia show strong interest. Lynn English tech Young Friberg shines in scholastic indoor games but excels on the field and gridiron.

Duffy Lewis Harry Hooper Sox Frazee Dutch Leonard Bill Carrigan Dutch Red Sox Dave Caldwell H. F. Mahoney Walter Whalen Jack Ryan Boston New York Caldwell Dave George Brown Mechanics’ Building Pittsburg Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Harry Dame Lynn English High School Friberg

Harvard track plan aims to restore Crimson supremacy

Eddie Teschner of Harvard track seeks a plan to restore Crimson dominance in track and field. He faces tough rivals from Cornell’s Jack Moakley and Yale’s Johnny Mack in upcoming spring meets as Harvard strives for top honors across sports.

Eddie Teschner Harvard Crimson Eddie Jack Moakley Cornell Johnny Mack Yale

Best High School High Jump Prospect in State

Walter Whalen of Dean Academy is cited as the top schoolboy high jumper in the state and possibly New England, consistently clearing over six feet. The writer notes no other high leaper approaching that height and mentions Amateur-Ent blanks for the National A A A boxing tournament via E E Babb at the Boston A A in Exeter Street.

Walter Whalen Dean Academy New England Whalen E. E. Babb Boston A. A Exeter Street

Sixth Form Leads In St Marks Indoor Meet

Southboro March 14 The second day of St Mark’s annual indoor meet shows the sixth form leading with 51 points. Relay races held outdoors on the board track despite snow. First form wins lower school and fifth form wins upper school. Welterweight winner W Carey 1919. Finals of other classes to be held tomorrow.

ST. Mark’s Southboro St.Mark’s W. Carey

Yale Tops Princeton In Close Intercollegiate Win

Yale defeated Princeton 42 to 16 in New Haven in the Intercollegiate league, the closest game on the schedule tonight.

New Haven Conn Yale Princeton

Fans Heter Over Battle in Cambridge Lightweight Title

The Cambridge lightweight title bout between Billy Nixon and Howard MacRae draws large local support from both camps as Friday night at the Commercial A C approaches. Nixon backers claim ample funds to back their man while MacRae’s side counts strong university star appeal. Shaver O'Brien returns to meet Gardner Brooks in a featured prelim.

Billy Nixon Howard MacRae Cambridge A. C Nixon Mac-Rae Mac-Rae Contingent. “Shaver” O’brien Gardner Brooks Brooks

Hollenbeck resigns as Syracuse football coach

William M. Hollenbeck, former Pennsylva nia football star, today tendered his resignation as head coach of the Syracuse University football team. His one year contract was accepted with regret by the athletic governing board and the resignation takes effect immediately.

Syracuse N. Y Willam M. Hollenbeck Pennsylvania Syracuse University Hollenbeck

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