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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1919
Page
14
Columbus Ga March 21 It appears the holdout era may end as Charley Herzog joins the Braves camp in Columbus after sending a wire to Manager Stallings indicating he will report by tomorrow night. He leaves Ridgely Md for the camp tonight.
The article reports ongoing contract talks and roster shaping as Grant Stallings and Herzog navigate monthly pay terms, with Red Smith likely to concede. Lena Blackburne impresses at third base while Hearn and Wickland remain unsettled, and early training shows varied pitching and infield drills.
Marietta Ohio reports Josh Devore former New York Giants outfielder has signed a contract to play for the Kansas City club of the American Association. He will report to training quarters immediately after being discharged from the army at Camp Sherman.
Barney Snyder of Jamaica Plain defeats Al Girard of the North End in a 12 round feature at Commercial A C. Snyder's left overpowering Girard after early resistance. Referee Conley awards the bout to Snyder as Girard cannot mount a challenge.
Wladek Zbyszko defeated Ed Strangler Lewis of Lexington in Madison Square Garden to retain the world heavyweight wrestling championship in one hour 34 minutes and 36 seconds. Zbyszko threw Lewis with a body hold after escaping a near hour long headlock.
Pat Reed upset Fred Dyer holder of the Australian welter title in Lawrence in a ten round battle. Eddie Flynn lost to Charley Bergin at Casino A C Lynn in a short bout. The card at Grand Opera House featured Joe Turner’s straight falls over Martin Ludecker and a plan for Turner to meet Mike Yokel next Thursday.
Mild spring weather brings local golfers to Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington with plans for the Patriots Day opener on April 1 and the Massachusetts Golf Association open tournament on June 17 at Bunker Hill day, subject to prevailing conditions.
Babe Ruth and Harry Frazee agreed on a three year Red Sox deal worth about thirty thousand dollars per year, securing Ruth as a top draw and ace pitcher for the coming season. Ruth sails to Tampa for spring training after the signing, expressing satisfaction with the terms and commitment to the team.
Philadelphia March 21 Joe Bush star pitcher for the Red Sox returns home from New York after talks with Harry Frazee failing to raise his pay. Bush says he will not sign or report unless his salary increases beyond last year despite Frazee restoring the prior year in part. Ed Barrow asked him to report but he plans to hold out.
Twenty eastern Massachusetts high schools send leading athletes to the Massachusetts High School Athletic Association meet at East Armory. Field events run in all divisions and trials occur in the morning, with running event finals starting at 2 30 P M including the senior dash.
Schools enter with over 1000 ticket requests signaling a strong turnout for the meet that will showcase elite scholastic performers. James Connolly of Woburn is ruled ineligible. Captain Paul Healy of Boston Latin returns in the 1000. Amherst trophy competition shapes up with English High, Latin, and Newton among favorites in senior division while Wakefield, Brockton, and Dorchester field strong junior contenders. The program features top distances including the 1000 and 600 yard runs, a crowded 300 yard dash, and standout sprinters from Commerce and Latin as favorites to score.
Red Sox, among the world champions, reach the spring battle ground in Tampa Florida after a 10 hour ride through the Palmetto State. Big Ed plans to begin workouts tomorrow morning with the Barrow outfit.
Boston baseball squad arrives in Jacksonville on a hot trip and heads to Tampa for workouts. McInnis and Shean may miss start. Barrow plans two daily sessions after a field check while Lawlor inspects the diamond. Babe Ruth signs a three year contract and heads south with expectations Carl Mays may soon follow.
Six Yankee players depart for Jacksonville with Lt Col Huston and reporters. Most join on schedule. Frank Baker and Dutch Leonard with caveats. The squad trains in Florida from March 21, then Brooklyn series begins April 14 in Brunswick, Georgia, with practice games scheduled each Tuesday and Thursday starting April 3.
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