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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
10
Tufts pitchers practiced curve balls in the cage after noon, after weeks of straight-ball drills to teach proper form. Inclement weather limits outdoor work, delaying spring training and threatening early-season readiness. White, last season’s second-team, appears likely to win a varsity pitching spot as he delivers with ease.
The player shows excellent control and speed this year, with prior wildness on the bench last season. He has largely conquered that flaw this spring, making him a valuable addition to the team.
New Haven Conn March 20 John B Larry Mclean former catcher for the Cincinnati and New York National league clubs has acquired the New Haven club of the Eastern Baseball league. The price paid is listed as 9000 dollars.
Club owners of the International Baseball League met in New York and ratified the 1916 playing schedule without change. The season opens April 26 with Buffalo at Richmond and Montreal at Baltimore, followed by Toronto at Newark and Rochester at Providence on April 27. The Jersey City franchise sale to James R. Price and Fred Tenney and its transfer to Newark were ratified.
Thomas Darcy of Boston Y M C A won the 108 pound final over George Delano of Charlestown after a 39 bout marathon at Mechanics Hall. Pat McCarthy of Roxbury and Carlo Armstrong battled in the 175 and heavy divisions with McCarthy advancing on a bye and Armstrong later taking the heavy crown. Johnny Downes and Tony Vatlan fought in the 125 pound final, with Downes earning a knockout victory, while Toby Lyons of Lynn claimed the 135 pound class. Corbett defeated Gans in the 115 pound final, and Bill Casey of South Boston won the 158 pound title after a close three rounds.
The Technology Gym team meets Tufts College tonight in Medford. With strong progress since the triangular meet with Dartmouth and Harvard, noted at the Brown meet, the squad aims for a solid performance.
Results list from the 1916 New England Amateur boxing championships. 108 lb Thomas Darcy of Boston YMCA, 114 5 lbs William Corbett Somerville, 125 John Downes Boston, 145 Toby Lyons Lyon, 135 Arthur McDonald Roxbury, 155 Bill Casey South Boston, 175 Pat McCarthy Roxbury. Heavyweight Carlo Armstrong Lyons beat Johnny Marto Boston in 3 rounds. Finals: Lyons over McCaffrey 145 lb. McDonald over Walker 158 lb. Casey over Thomas 175 lb. Armstrong over Keahane in heavyweight.
A local checkers tournament began last evening at 48 Boylston Street open to all members for promoting skill and interest. Eighteen entrants participate with four games required per player. H A Ballou directs the event with judges W A Murray J M Powell and S W Wagner named.
New York Giants defeated San Antonio 18 to 7 in a brisk exhibition. Both teams exchanged hard hits as the game unfolded with the Giants leveraging key drives and stout defense to secure the win.
Harvard Club remains aggressive as it faces the B. A. A. seven in a Boston Arena showdown tomorrow night. The Unicorns meet St. Nicholas on Saturday for amateur league supremacy, while B. A. A. eyes revenge after a surprising earlier loss. A Harvard win could tilt the Boston league race to the Arena squad.
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