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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1919
Page
13
A Braves delegation boarded the 5:10 train to New York in orderly fashion yesterday, undeterred by any demonstrations in their behalf as they begin their march toward warmer climes and a new season.
The Boston Braves open spring training in Washington Columbus and Macon with 24 signed players. Among hopefuls are Hughey Canavan Walter Holke and Hank Gowdy plus Maranville Gowdy and McGraw still in service. Training starts March 19 with daily sessions and several exhibition games against the Detroit Tigers before a nine game North swing.
New England athletes including Jimmy Connolly and Walter Whalen excelled at the Armory events. Walter Whalen won the high jump while Connolly dominated the 1000 yards. Holy Cross athletes, Danigan and Eagan among notable performers, attended the complex program, with Hanover relays praised and preparations for future seasons underway.
Cincinnati March 16 Lee Magee Reds second baseman and student of baseball business and play believes a tremendous revival is coming. He cites war drafts sending stars to army and navy reducing rosters and minor leagues, and many fans missing games as key causes of last season’s decline in attendance and talent.
Ray Fisher, veteran right handed pitcher for the Yankees, is released to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Pete Schneider. Fisher joined the Yankees in 1909 under Stallings and is a Middlebury College graduate who has served as athletic director in the off season. His best season was 1915 with 18 wins and 11 losses.
John J. Korbel sporting writer from Turners Falls Massachusetts died in a New York hospital today after battling pneumonia.
Arlington High School basketball, chasing the cellar position in the Suburban Interscholastic League, meets Winchester in the Arlington gym Wednesday. Arlington has yet to win this season with one loss percentage, while Winchester owns three wins and nine losses.
The veteran third baseman finally agrees to return to the Yankees after a series of visits by Connie Mack’s representative and manager Miller Huggins. He cites duty to the owners, the game, and his country, with a formal signing possibly delaying spring training.
Boxers from Dorchester Bayonne Syracuse and more headline 12 rounders across Boston Portland and Brockton with multiple undercard battles. Notables include Joe Eagan versus Jeff Smith and Ralph Brady against Benny Walger plus amateur and claims for March shows at Fenway A A and Crescent A C with local favorites in six to 17 round events.
Harvard varsity and yearling mermen meet for the college championship this afternoon at 4 in the Cambridge Y M C A pool. The lack of a pool has hurt both teams but the dual should be keen with Archie Ridley, Tom Baxter, Paul Tishman, Gardiner Tilton and Levy among the standout swimmers.
Harvard coach Bill Haines reshuffles the freshman eight with M. Bradlee moving to stroke and H. Brown stepping into the fourth seat. L. Terry shifts to No. 5, swapping with C. Garland who follows behind the stroke. The crew will not row during spring recess from Thursday to the following week.
Medford High publishes a league only schedule beginning April 12 at Brookline and ending June 17 at Somerville. The list includes dates with Brookline Malden Everett Cambridge Latin Newton Somerville Rindge and Com merence across venues in Medford Cambridge Brookline and Somerville.
Yale New Haven Conn March 16 Captain L A Baird commandant of Yale Reserve Officers Training Corps was tonight appointed assistant baseball coach of Yale He graduated from West Point in 1910.
Three people died and several were injured when a tornado struck Kingfisher County Oklahoma last night. Wires are down and damage extent is unknown.
Tufts track squad opens outdoor season with training at 4 p m led by new coach Art Smith formerly Maine track athletic director. Notable relay unit led by Captain Stan Miles and teammates Caffery Fitch and Blair showed perseverance this winter despite lack of a coach. Several expected reporters include Caffery Macchia Piper Tirrel Fitts Bergstrom Clements Herrick Malatesta and Robart, with Robart set to join after spring recess. The team aims for a Brown and Blue championship with strong depth from Medford and surrounding schools.
Tufts new crew begins water practice soon after April 1 at the B A A boat house. Coach Carl Stroehman seeks experienced rowers with Don Grant Joe McCaffery Ray Elliott and John Allen among early candidates. A Harvard regatta entry is hoped but no schedule set.
A list of players who have spent five or more seasons in the majors and worn only one club uniform. Names include Ty Cobb Detroit Walter Johnson Washington Clyde Milan Washington Arthur Pletcher New York Zach Wheat Brooklyn Harry Hooper Boston Otto Miller Brooklyn Ray Fisher New York George Burns New York Max Carey Pittsburgh Joe Benz Chicago Hi Myers Brooklyn Ray Chapman Cleveland Ray Schalk Chicago Rob Veach Detroit George Dauss Detroit Walter Maranville Boston Don Ayres Washington Harry Harper Washington Eppa Rixey Philadelphia Everett Scott Boston Frank Snyder St Louis Rob Russell Chicago James Shaw Washington Babe Ruth Boston Does not include the 1918 season when players were in service.
As baseball returns after World War I the 16 major teams choose spring home camps. Florida hosts five clubs while Georgia Texas and California host others. Named camps include Philadelphia Philadelphia Penn Jacksonville Fla St Louis Mo and more with several teams returning to prior sites or trying new locations.
The postponed selection for Lexington High School’s baseball manager occurs at a special meeting of the high school athletic association. Nominees Kenneth Blake and Lawrence McIntosh face a vote. sleet may delay practice by a day or two.
Coaches focus on track and field as the state wide schoolboy carnival at East Newton Street Armory draws attention. With baseball paused, scholastic circles anticipate keen competition in the two day event this Saturday morning and afternoon.
The season closes with the State indoor meet this Saturday except Boston district high schools which race next week. Bill Nolan ties Elmer Smith's 361-5 sec 300 yard mark and John Feeney sets a new high jump record. English High leads Regimental meet with Reserve hopes strong for the State carnival as Charlestown joins the Massachusetts High School Athletic Association. Twenty schools entered 342 athletes for Saturdays event and Amherst Alumni offers a senior division trophy to spur entries.
Belmont High School coach Ray Ertel previews a likely strong nine from a turnout of candidates. Captain William Marsh aims to form a solid lineup as remaining games fill the schedule. Managers seeking games should contact Joseph Leonard at the high school.
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