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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1915
Page
11
Yesterday afternoon the case heard testimony from Hannah Mahoney about the Cabot estate and Woodward the valet. Attorney Choate objected to phrases implying unsupported inferences and the judge urged both sides to draft a question acceptable to all.
Tonight's doubles match at East Boston gym features Colin F. McDonald and Joseph Goode of Municipal Park Department versus John Harney and Barney Cotter of New York. The winners earn a chance to face George Maude and Thomas J. McElroy in New York this April for the international title.
Tom Lilley and Jimmy Hennigan of the North Dorchester A A are entered for the Cathedral YMCA cross country race on April 10. Lilley, training under Coach McViecker, is seen as a strong contender. Hennigan, New England 10 mile champion, also trains with Dorchester. Entry blanks are from John S. Nolan at 80 Freeport Street Dorchester.
Boston College begins battery practice with a large squad at University Heights cage. Joe Dee handles catching duties with Donnelly as backup. Leo Halloran and Bob Keefe show strong form as pitchers, while fresh and sophomore material promises a close battle for the hurling end.
The Noble and Greenough rowing team announced the retirement of Converse who had rowed in the bow of the second crew. Scott replaced the retiree in the second shell as Roxbury Latin Stone and Volkmann crews trained at the Union Boat Club while the river was rough and cold.
Allen School meets Tech freshmen wrestling tonight at Newton in the season opener. Freshmen enter under a handicap as several skinned wrestlers on the varsity squad paused training for two weeks.
Under favorable conditions rapid progress was made in the women's national indoor tennis championship at the Seventh Regiment Armory. Of 35 singles entrants the field was cut to 15 survivors with winners including Miss Marie Wagner and Miss Florence Sheldon. Miss Molla Bijorstedt, reigning champion from Norway, also advanced. Notable Philadelphians Miss Mary Williams and Mrs. H. H. Smith were defeated.
Frederick Vaughn Burgess, a Yale sophomore from Burlington VI, was elected captain of the Yale hockey team for next season. He played on the forward line this past season and was noted as one of the fastest players on the squad.
Coach Sexton retains 18 men from fall practice for Harvard's baseball team. Charley Brickley, a promising freshman outfielder, competes for the last outfield seat. Captain Russell Ayres and H. E. Reeves, with Henry Nash assisting, are noted figures in the early drills at Cambridge.
A directive to the commander of the armored cruiser Des Moines orders avoidance of any interference with American ships moving to or from the port. The note emphasizes maintaining freedom of navigation and signals tensions between the United States and Mexico.
The Zaragoza returned to Vera Cruz due to weather, signaling no new blockade effort. Washington warns against tying any measures to internal Mexican affairs, aiming to protect foreign interests as tensions rise at Manzanillo where foreigners report food shortages and property seizures by Carranza authorities. The cruiser Cleveland arrives at Manzanillo to assist, with the British consul seeking aid from a British warship.
The Brookline Gym will host the N B A A U swimming championships with a large entry list. Chairman D S Adler announced the event program including relays and multiple trial plunges and urged applicants to request tickets by writing S K Nason at the Brookline Gym Tappan Street Brookline.
Chicago March 15 Manager Bresnahan announced in Tampa the Cubs three positions in the Nationals lineup undecided at training start. Cy Williams moves to center field replacing Leach Polly McLarry from Louisville takes over second base and Fisher becomes regular shortstop. Eight pitchers kept Cheney Vaughn Lavender Humphries Zabel Pierce Adams Standridge.
Sweaters and letters were awarded to captain Frankie Downing Waldo Clark Harding Cushman Wilson Burnett Shea and manager Ryan at a meeting of the Somerville High School athletic association yesterday. Track letter awards were tabled for later consideration.
Bradford M. Fullerton of Spokane Washington a Harvard College junior was yesterday elected captain of the swimming team for the next year. He has led the team well this year and contributed to the sportd development.
The Braves beat the Georgia Military College team 10 hits to two in a seven inning workout. Ellison homered for G M C, while Luque pitched the final three innings allowing one hit. Bert Whaling umpired and Stallings planned to return to the club after a trip to Milledgeville. In the other game, the Braves’ second unit defeated Macon 4 to 0 in five innings.
In Milledgeville on March 15 the Stallings group delivered a decisive 11 to 3 victory over the Georg ia Military College soldiers. The brisk afternoon clash showcased local talent as the village players executed a strong jump in and jump away style to secure the win.
The question centers on whether Connie Mack can field a 25 player roster in the next race. As the frail veteran faces pressure, the issue tests his managerial resilience and the club’s depth.
Joe Egan of South Boston won a decision over Terry Brooks of Boston in the Lenox A C bout amid frequent clinching and referee dispute. Nearly 1000 fans watched as Buddy Ryan beat Johnny Morley, then Frank Hanlon stopped Walter Russell in the card.
Tufts College faces setback as freshman catcher Deyo formerly CushIng Academy captain falls ill with grippe. Once a leading candidate to replace Bill Bennett at backstop, Deyo may be sidelined until training season progresses.
Colby College unveils its 1915 football slate approved by the faculty. Manager Robert A. Hussey lists Harvard at Cambridge and Norwich University as new opponents, with games against Bowdoin, Maine, Bates, and the Naval Academy among others.
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