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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
10
In Augusta Georgia on March 19 the Doves continue practice despite the heat. Joe Kelley orders both morning and afternoon sessions to condition the team for the Saturday clash with Augusta at Warren.
A Fort overall report from the Yan nigan camp notes hot afternoon practice, tweaks to the probable Saturday lineup with Pfeffer Ferguson Graham Ball McGann Ritchie Sweeney Dahlen Bates Browne, and cautious optimism about infield and outfield strength. Colonel George Dovey and Prex are praised for readiness, with Dorner and Heinie Dorner involved in mock plays.
The Sunday Post announces a feature by Joseph Knowles, renowned game fish painter and guide, presenting ten first hand drawn illustrations of New England game fish. Each image will include Knowles description of the fish habits and best fishing spots and methods. Next Sunday the brook trout will be featured.
The United States National Lawn Tennis Association released the 1908 schedule. Key events include the national championship at Newport on August 18 and the open doubles finals at Crescent Athletic Club, New York, with myriad state and regional championships from May through October across Boston, Hartford, Philadelphia, Litchfield, Chicago, White Mountain, St Johnsbury, Providence, Worcester, and Philadelphia.
Boston Latin and Lowell High prepare for a season finale dual meet at Lowell with Lowell seen as strong and balanced while Boston Latin relies on the same lineup that lost to Mechanic Arts. Weymouth aims to extend a 14-0 season by speed over heavier opponents and Harold Beebee of St Mark’s School shines as a top all around athlete.
Jim Stewart of Brooklyn defeats Bob Ward of San Francisco by knockout in the second round at the Longacre Athletic Club. Ward was out cold for several minutes. Kilpatrick outpoints Goldman in the six round semi and Hoey draws with Milton in four rounds.
Fall River fans prepare for a marquee clash Saturday night as East Boston A. A. and Newport Naval Reserves meet at the Boys Club in East Boston. Both teams have won at home, neutral spectators expected, no home advantage.
Tonight the New England amateur wrestling championships are staged at the Armory Athletic Association. Officials of the Amateur Athletic Union praise local participation and a strong entry list promises three hours of sport. Weigh ins are at 6 30 P M with wrestling starting about 7 30 P M for A A U affiliated club members.
In the C class amateur billiard tournament at the Hub last night Dr Maynard defeated Alvin 150 to 129. In three cushion handicap play H Parker beat Dr De Frestes 29 to 26. Tonight Klucken faces Pennell and M Parker meets Forbush.
Newton High School baseball captain John Donahue earned two battered fingers rescuing a servant during a Lasell Seminary fire. Doctors saved the injured finger tips and he plans to play in the first game on April 10. With seven candidates out, Donahue and Coach Loughlin anticipate a championship season despite a shaky pitching dept.
Fifteen Sunday schools enter the Newton track meet at the Y M C A gymnasium tomorrow. The Eliot Sunday school is likely to win with Auburndale Congregational close behind as Auburndale enters two relay teams.
At Birmingham Alabama the Philadelphia team defeated Birmingham Southern 7 to 1 in a baseball game. In Atlanta Georgia the New York club beat Atlanta Southern 9 to 2.
Bowerman, ex Giants catcher, reached Augusta at 11 tonight after traveling from Romeo Michigan. He said he is glad to be with Boston and will work hard for manager Joe Kelley.
Princeton suggests using the Intercollegiate Championships at Franklin Field Philadelphia as Olympic team tryouts. The plan aims to select athletes after peak form, with arguments about timing, training effects, and potential savings. Harvard builds new jumping pits and weight rings for better spectator access. Harold Beebee sets a high school running high kick world record and A H Goessling dominates Chicago championships in swimming events.
Notes from Augusta detail George Dovey’s continued form and regular practice. Gus Corner rests after appendicitis. Pat Flaherty and Joe Kelley are active Knights of Columbus. Dan McGann shows promise this season while Jim Ball, Joe Kelley, and George Dovey project strong lineups.
Yale announces notable alumni will return to coach the 1932 team. Lonny Stagg, James Wadsworth, Billy Dalzell, and Governor Calhoun will help, though none have been at Yale since graduation. They bring past championships and leadership from Chicago University, New York Assembly, and early Yale eras.
A quirky Little Rock column notes Barnacle, Dean Academy pitcher, warming up with Connie Mack's Athletics as Mack seeks to sign him but the player prefers finishing his academy course. It mentions visits, court summons, theater invites, snow in Boston, and the Detroit Tigers advance guard arriving to play Little Rock ahead of Boston.
In New York on March 19 Jack Dorman and Battling Dick Nelson wrestled a fast draw at the Olympic Athletic Club. Larry Ryan edged Jimmy Reilly in the semi-wind-up. Babe Cullen beat Frank Davis, Jack Hendricks and Eddie McMahon drew, and Young Papke forced James Reilly to quit in the third round.
A roundup of boxing notes with Terry McGovern, Geoff Gunther versus Larry Temple at Roanoke A C, Matty Baldwin versus Spike Robson at Armory A A, and Abe Attell against Battling Nelson on March 31. Also mentions Delays, weight tricks, and promoter Sam Berger’s plans, plus other assorted boxing trivia.
In Lit'le Rock Arkansas Boston players skip morning practice due to damp weather. Several men underweight and fatigued after travel. Charley Green roughs with players while Cy Young and others keep busy with card games. A tougher practice session and a potential scrimmage with Yannigans loom before the second game with Little Rock on Saturday.
George Hackenschmidt the Russian wrestler defeated Emil Stegemueller Carl Darschu and Henry Paulson in successive bouts in Philadelphia. Stegemueller fell in 24 seconds Darschu in 3 minutes 45 seconds and Paulson in 5 minutes 9 seconds.
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