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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
8
English High School, wearing light and dark blue, is seen as the strongest contender for the championship in the first annual regimental athletic meet at the South Armory this afternoon. Analysts expect clear winners and several dark horses to contest for seconds and thirds in what may decide the overall winner.
In Augusta Ga on March 19 the Doves defeated the Squabs 6 to 1 in nine innings. Barrett held the Squabs to one hit through five as Beals Becker and McCarthy starred with sharp defense and timely hitting. Ferguson and Boukes blended relief pitching while Thomas saved a run with a close slide at home.
Big deal long negotiated finally reached ware rooms. Store accepts spot cash and sells entire stock regardless of former costs at a bankrupt sale. Open evenings, Saturdays. car fare paid. alterations free. no mail orders. Location listed as 75 Washington St opposite Columbia.
The St. Mark's meet at Southboro on March 19 features boxing and wrestling results. Teams across classes 1909 through 1914 competed in 2 to 3 mile relays with multiple wins by 1909 and 1911 squads. Boxing and wrestling winners include Howell, Bennett, Hoffman, Halcomb, and Dodge among others.
Tallies were made while Donahue pitched and Boston faces Louie Castro's Augusta tomorrow in a much awaited game. Rain is possible and may postpone. Doves play Bos on with several players ill including Ball who had a foot procedure. Bowerman stays with the team as his mother in law dies. Two New England dates scheduled April 12 with New Bedford and April 13 with Lawrence. score not listed.
Gloucester March 19 Fred Taufkin proprietor Belmont alleys accepts Paul Poehler challenge to bowl 15 strings for 50 dollars a side Clarence Johns will roll the match for Mr. Lufkin Local sports note reports a setup for a$50 side bowling event.
The Red Sox numbered nearly two score arrived in Memphis after a seven hour ride from Hot Springs. Manager Lake lists Mc Connell Lord Speaker Gessler Stahl Niles Wagner Carrigan Ryan as lineup with Ryan to start and Arellanes Morgan likely to pitch. The team eyes a strong Memphis club and hopes to open the local season with a win.
On Monday night March 22 Bunker Hill Boys Club Charlestown meets Madison A C second team for the juvenile title in that city section. Lincoln Juniors challenge Bunker Hill for a return game at Lincoln House with a possible neutral floor if needed. The best two of three games will decide the 115 pound championship claim.
President John S. Taylor arrives from Hot Springs via Chicago and will join the Boston Americans during a barnstorming trip likely around Cincinnati. He expresses optimism about the team improving on last season and finishing atop the second division despite not yet claiming pennants.
James Taylor discusses Hot Springs training, pitching depth, and a strong 1912 Boston lineup. He praises Gessler Speaker Hooper Stahl and Danzig, notes McConnell Wagner Lord infield, French as utility, Niles backups, and catcher Spencer. Lake to supply six good starters. Memphis trials begin.
Harry Covaleski of the Philadelphia team pitched the full nine innings without allowing a hit or a baserunner as Trinity College fell 1 to 0. He retired three batters in rotation each inning and faced 27, matching Cy Young’s historic feat against the Athletics.
A Los Angeles dispatch says President Comiskey will offer Fielder Jones a salary larger than any Taft Cabinet member to manage the Chicago American League club this season. Jones is tied to Pacific coast lumber lands and named $20,000 as his price, with an offer to be made during the club’s return trip via Portland Oregon where his headquarters are.
Portland dispatch reports Fielder Jones dismissing a Chicago offer of 20000 dollars as unconfirmed and saying he has no plans to return to baseball until an actual offer arrives from Comiskey. He notes no payment was made to Comiskey and he has no direct word on future steps.
Hans Wagner signed to play for the Pirates for 10000 dollars but injured his left hand in a basketball game last night and required stitching. He is set to join the Pittsburgs in Indianapolis on April 11.
Winthrop High defeated Marlboro High at Winthrop last evening with a 38 to 10 score. Anderson Snow Taylor Drummey led scoring with multiple goals and free throws. Attendance was about 100, referee Brennan, scorer Stoward.
Andover announces its 1909 football schedule with substitutions from 1908. Pennsylvania freshmen replace Princeton freshmen in the lineup, and games include Cushing Academy Lowell Textile Worcester Academy Yale Freshman Pennsylvania Freshman Harvard Freshman Yale Freshman at New Haven Exeter at Exeter.
Hugh C. McGrath, coach of the Stone School track team, received a solid gold watch at a team meeting in Mechanics' building. Captain Fred Bradley presented the gift as the squad celebrated its first dual-meet victory over Volkmann School in years.
The all Lavigne bowling team of Worcester defeated the Gaucher brothers team in a three-string match for the New England fraternal bowling championship and a $100 purse. The final score stood 1827 to 1122.
The article discusses Boston athletes facing stiff handicaps when competing in New York area open meetings. Dartmouth hurdler A. B. Shaw narrowly misses prizes despite fast times, while New England champions protest the system. Nearby, Nat Young and aides celebrate bringing the Boston Inter scholastic Regimental Association meet to the South Armory for public high schools to showcase talent.
The article collects queries from young runners about times in short distances and their chances in events. It advises not to judge ability by time, stressing health and steady practice over watches and notes a boxing tournament details with entry cutoff and contact. It also notes a one mile amateur record at four minutes eighteen and five tenths seconds.
A roundup of amateur clubs seeking games for various age groups from 14 to 19 years. Listings include contacts in Jamaica Plain Woburn Charlestown Dorchester North Cambridge Lynn and other locales with terms like half expenses paid and good guarantees.
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