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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
12
Pleasant town property ten miles out offers 5 acres tillage 20 bearing fruit trees and a modern 2 story seven room house with hamwood floors and cemented oats. An addition listed with quick sale at 2400 dollars and easy terms.
Wollaston bungalow with attractive exterior and interior design features a second porch, latest room layouts, stucco garage, cement walk, and mature trees and shrubs. Priced at least $1000 above the asking, reflecting its appeal. Contact W. F. En and Henry Bavarg in Boston for details.
Ancillary ads report GAICIMO paint details in pence form for home use and various farm listings near Boston. Classified items include a 100-acre North Reading farm, 60 State street broker notices, and a Hingham house request, with prices ranging from 385 to 12 00 cash and multiple land and property offers in the Boston area.
O'Dowd and Hagan clashed in a controversial decision at the Grand Opera House with Hagan winning on a referee's call. Critics argue O'Dowd acted for the fans, while promoters announce upcoming bouts including Johnny O'Leary vs Terry Brooks at the Armory A. A. and other scheduled matchups across New England.
Johnny Wilson of New York faced Jose White of South Boston in the feature bout when White fouled late in the fourth. White won on a foul after a five minute rest. Eddie Flynn defeated Young McCoole of Salem in five rounds in the semi final.
In New Orleans on March 21 Jack Dillon of Indianapolis heavyweight weight accepted terms by wire for a 6 round match with Les Darcy to be held in April at a local venue. The match would feature two prominent heavyweights in a planned confrontation.
Harvard's undergraduate committee reported to the graduate track committee on reorganizing the track system. Improvements include better equipment for runners and field event athletes and synchronized practice times to ensure uniform instruction under the correct instructor.
Boston College baseball squad, with four additions yesterday, held its first complete outdoor practice session. The diamond was in fair condition and external weather could finish the field. Battery men rotated four catchers and 18 boxmen for batting practice amid mild injuries with Donagher from Everett High sidelined by a stiff arm.
March 21 in Bridgewater a fire in a barn owned by Orrin B. Cole, a druggist, destroyed drugs valued at $6000. Sparks and small drug explosions threatened neighboring stores and buildings in the town centre.
PORTLAND Me March 21 Wilson Sprague 61 longtime superintendent of the Itland Company marine new builders and during the war a munitions maker died today Born in Corunna Me he was head draughtsman for 10 years before becoming superintendent He served in both branches of the city government He is survived by a widow.
March 21 reports the Cleveland Americans defeating the New Orleans Southern Association team 17 to 6. Major leaguers hit three home runs and two doubles, highlighted by a ten run rally by Speaker with three hits.
At Boston Arena the B A A used two goalies Art Donahue and Barry for the All Stars. The strategic choice kept the final score close with B A A winning 5 to 3, instead of a lopsided 10 to 1.
Last night's B A A game featured Art Donahue delivering 37 saves on 40 shots as the Unicorns upset the 0 dependence on him. The All Stars led 4 1 after the first half as Pop Conley scored the lone goal for the visitors. In the second half B A A managed only five attempts and one goal, while the All Stars failed to convert most drives but won 6 2 in the end.
At a Boston Yacht Club special meeting members voted to dispose of the Hull station property, noting its high upkeep. The station may be kept for 1917 while awaiting sale, with access for members but the steward’s department closed. The amendments also end the club’s power squadron, which now operates independently.
Jose W. Ray of Illinois Athletic Club defeated Yale’s John W. Overton in a special one mile indoor race at Madison Square Garden by 20 yards. Ray finished in 4 minutes 19 seconds, slower than Overton’s recent world record in Philadelphia by about eight seconds. Michael A. Devaney placed third, 60 yards behind Overton, while Sidney Leslie retired after three-quarters of the race. The field ran the second half faster, suggesting a world record would have been possible with the early pace.
Harvard varsity baseball plans outdoor practice Friday afternoon after a favorable forecast. The diamond has been prepared by the groundkeeper and Coach Duffy has issued the long-awaited instruction. Yesterday the A team defeated the B team in a six inning intra squad game by 4 to 8, with Harrison and Leighton on the mound for the winners and Garritt and Hardy pitching for the losers. One regular outfielder remains uncertain.
Fragmented maritime calendar item lists dates and measurements with unclear terms. Mentions March 32, 900cn day of war, and entries like May 6 June 5 July 4 with garbled names. Likely an antique timetable or schedule partial text.
Vessels Surf and James and Hather discharged haddock cod and pollock plus hake cask and ecred at the pier. Bertha and Corozal arrived with large sugar cargoes totaling 12 600 000 pounds while 26 000 000 more are en route from Cuba. Lizzie D Small longest voyage on record arrived with gravel. Desmond’s seven year obituary notes he ran this column.
Shipping news lists numerous vessels arriving and departing from North Atlantic ports including Liverpool Christiania Halifax and Boston with steamers and tugs towing barges to Salem Portland and Perth Amboy. Names referenced include Bertha Meyer Banes and Lisserimall among many others with destinations such as Portland Gloucester and New York.
Cambridge citizens vote to form a Red Cross chapter at City Hall meeting presided by Mayor Rockwood. Over 20 residents attend and a request is sent to the American Red Cross executive committee seeking permission to organize. A favorable reply is expected within days.
Dartmouth College and Pennsylvania State College agreed to host dual track meets this year and next. The year’s meet will be May 12 on the Pennsylvania campus, with next year planned for Hanover. The Dartmouth Penn meet is set for May 6 in Philadelphia.
Hoppe suffers first defeat in the series as Wright, amateur champion of 1909, handles balkline and cushions in an 89 inning session. Wright defeats Hoppe 200 to 6, with Hoppe finishing strong in the sixth. The afternoon also features a lecture by Chick Wright and an exhibition by Peterson.
Tufts baseball squad held its first outdoor workout of the season as damp fields limited infield drill. Coach Slattery plans hard batting and pitching work to prepare for the first week of April opener. New talent from Barre Vermont and returning Johnson from last season show promise, with improved control and potential regular roles.
Cage work this season and looks like a good man for Coach Slattery to work with. In addition to these men the Tufts coach had two corers in Morgan, an old Brewster man, and Ballou from Medford.
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