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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

12

Yannigans Fail To Overcome Red Sox Regulars In Swinging Loss

In Hot Springs on March 16 the Yannigans, captained by Harry Niles, were routed 15 to 3 by the Red Sox Regulars. McConnell Lord Gessler Wagner led the Regs while Spike Shannon and Lefty Davis boosted the Yan nigans. The Regulars pounded 14 hits in five innings, with Morgan, Danzig and Arellanes stifled by timely hitting and fielding. The Pirates may play tomorrow at 4 PM. red Burchell expected to handle most pitching duties.

Hot Springs Ark Red Sox Harry Niles Yannigans McConnell Lord Gessler Wagner Elmer Steele Heinie Waghorner Spike Shannon Pittsburg New York Kansas City Lefty Davis St. Paul Yunnigan Shannon Davis Swat Colts French Niles Spike Speaker Danzig Stahl Arellanes Morgan Donahue Joe Wood Harry Steele Hooper Barger Cicotte Spencer Wood Pirates Red Burchell Buster. PO. B McConnet Wolter Ativeres Carrigan YA Nigans R. BU Danzixz Seipeke Tes Arellaies Tovess al Fey Regilars Morgin Morgson Greene and Burns

President Taylor Heads Home For Final Call Up

President Taylor will depart tomorrow to tend business and return to join the team again, likely in Nashville or Cincinnati. Danzig's fielding differs from Jake Stahl, who will again handle the bag this season. Barger once played for the New York Highlanders against Boston at Huntington grounds three years ago. Joe Burns was deceived by a knuckleball when Cicotte pitched. Gus Corner leaves Friday for Augusta to join the Doves' camp in solid condition and weight.

Taylor Nashville Cincinnati Danzig Jake Stahl Jake Barger New York Highlanders Boston Huntington Avenue Joe Burns Cicotte Gus Corner Augusta Doves Gus

Bonhag Wins Five Mile Run At Indoor Carnival

George V. Bonhag of the Irish American Club won the five mile race at Madison Square Garden in 24:59. The mark eclipsed the previous indoor record of 25:19 2 5. The Intercity relay between Boston A A and New York A C ended with New York winning by about 12 inches before a disqualification for a foul in the final lap. Dartmouth’s A B Shaw equaled the world record in the 70 yard high hurdle handicap but lost the final heat to Dwight of Princeton by inches.

Madison Square Garden New York George V. Bonhag Meintee Nelson A. B. Shaw Dartmouth Shaw Dwight Princeton

Moran Dominates Murphy In Ten Round Featherweight Bout

Owen Moran of England outboxed Tommy Murphy at Fairmount A C New York defeating him decisively in a ten round star bout. Moran’s right hand body punches left Murphy badly battered and cut, with Murphy offering a brief challenge only in the third round.

New York Owen Moran Tommy Murphy Fairmount A. C Murphy Owen Moran

Donahue Fights Welsh To Draw In New Orleans Clash

Freddie Welsh English lightweight champion and Young Donahue of Boston fought a 0 round draw before 1500 at Park View Athletic Club New Orleans. Welsh led in early rounds though Donahue rallied after the third. referee Dr Woods ruled a draw amid applause.

New Orleans Freddie Welsh Young Donahue Boston Mass Parkview Athletic Club Welsh Woods

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Johnson Not Going to Texas

Chicago March 16 Texas seems unwelcome to Jack Johnson. He shows little urge to return to his boyhood home or seek the cheers of old friends amid rumored resentment from Galveston’s colored population over his alleged failure to adhere to the color line in marriage.

Chicago Texas Jack Johnson Galveston Jack

Boxer Jack Ready to Meet Jeffries in New York

Noon indecision gives way to a plan to pursue Jeffries in New York. Jack, after receiving a telegram, states he will travel on the Pennsylvania line at 2 46 tomorrow and reach New York the next morning to arrange a business meeting while possibly delaying a Galveston visit and his theatrical commitments.

Jack Galveston New York Jeffries Telegraph Pennsylvania

Harvard Resigns Coaches Donovan and Quinn for Two-Year Term

Harvard athletic committee re engages coaches Donovan and Quinn for two years through July 1, 1911. Donovan continues as track coach and football trainer while Quinn coaches field events on the track team and trains the freshman football and hockey teams. Both have served three years and are highly valued at Harvard.

Donovan Quinn Harvard Athletic Committee Harvard

Harvard Freshmen to Play Princeton Next Fall

The Harvard freshman football team will face Princeton freshmen next fall, signaling potential resumption of varsity contact over time. The schedule lists Oct 16 at Groton, Oct 23 at Andover, Oct 27 at Cambridge against Exeter, Oct 2 1913 at Princeton, Nov 6 at Worcester, and Nov 18 at Cambridge against Yale 1913.

Harvard Princeton Groton Andover Exeter Cambridge Worcester Academy Worcester Yale

Post Men Will Roll Tomorrow

The Gilt Edge League season has ended and entrants to the Boston tournament to select a team for the National Bowling Association roll-off in New York will increase. The sixth roll-off starts tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the Boston alleys 100 Arch Street. The competition will be half completed when the bell rings at the finish.

Boston National Bowling Association New York Arch Street

Call for entrants to national bowling tournament trials

The message urges bowlers who have not yet appeared to roll at least six evenings and three strings. Seven evenings remain before qualification. The Post backs the team, covering trip costs while players keep prizes won, and offers two cups in the preliminaries for best average and top three-string total.

United States Pittsburg American Bowling Congress Makin

Moran and Murphy Set For Boston Rematch

Owen Moran and Tommy Murphy, who boxed in New York tonight, have been matched to meet at the Armory A. A. of Boston next Tuesday night. They will go 12 rounds to a decision.

New York Owen Moran Tommy Murphy New York City Armory A. A Boston

Coster Stops Dennis Early In Brooklyn Bout

Joe Coster boosted his knockout streak by stopping George Dennis in the third round at Bedford A C Brooklyn. The scheduled six round bout ended early as Coster’s left jab sealed the win.

New York Joe Coster George Dennis Bedford A. C Brooklyn Coster

Delmont Defeats Bowker in Notable Bantam Bout

Al Delmont of the North End defeated Little Joey Bowker of England in a 12 round match at the Armory A. A. last night. The upset shocked local pugilistic circles and positions Delmont as a top bantam in the country.

Joey Bowker England al Delmont Armory A. A Delmont

Delmont Dominates Bowker In Brutal Round-by-Round Bout

In a fierce London opener Delmont overwhelms Bowker with repeated knockdowns and heavy combinations from rounds six through twelve. Bowker battles back at times but faces a relentless attack as Delmont seals a decisive victory. The prelims also end in draws among Alger, Tickle, Burchell, Mulkern, Baker, and Perry.

Delmont Bowker George Alger Ralph Tickle Providence Joe Burchell Cambridge Johnny Mulkern South Boston Max Baker Noah Perry

Squabs Beat Doves In Opening Park Game At Augusta

In Augusta on March 16 the Squabs defeated the Doves 4 to 2 in a nine inning opener at Warren Park. Bowerman managed and played first base for the Squabs, while Charley Starr and Harry Smith turned in sharp defense. The Doves were hampered by Bill Dahlen’s absence and fielding miscues, with Matttern’s pitching and Beck’s bats leading the Squabs.

Augusta Doves Warren Park Bowerman Squabs Batkstop Bill Dahlen Charley Starr Short Charles Harry Smith Bill Sweeney Bill Beck White Colt Mattern Matty Jay Barrett Ferguson Chief Chappelle Barrett Chappele Yannigans Peaches Graham Jim Ball Graham Ball Smith PO. A. F Becker Stem Ritchey Starr Ees Iveseae Sweeney Airrett Chappelle Thomas McCarthy Tees Powerman Boultes Lindanman Tiy Donahoe Sete Nitche Ferguson and Tuckey

Somerville Melrose Tie Ends Closest Boston High School Duel

Melrose High and Somerville High battled to a 24 to 24 draw at the Somerville Y M C A. It was the roughest game of the season on the local court with little team play and numerous mixups. A rematch on a neutral floor will determine supremacy.

Melrose High Chamepions Greater Boston Somerville High Somerville Y. M. Co. A

Amherst Defeats Technology in Dual Gym Meet

Amherst defeated Technology 321 to 2 in a gymnasium dual meet. W. J. Allen starred for the institute, while Captain Shoop led Amherst with first in club swinging and second in parallel bars. Tritech also impressed for Amherst in tumbling and parallel bars.

Amherst Technology W. J. Allen Institute Shoop Tritech Elaussed

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