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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1914
Page
13
Hot Springs Arkansas March 23. Youngblood led the recruits in a long nine inning game as the Yannigans defeated the regu lars 5 to 3. The recruits hit harder ran bases better and showed more life than the veterans in the drawn out contest.
Everett Scott's fielding and speed draw praise as the Red Sox test newcomers and veterans in spring practice. The Carlisle recruit Adrian is praised for swift center-field play and aggressive baserunning, while Camnitz's conduct triggers tension with former Pirates teammates. Joe Wood plans to join soon, with Speke expected. Scott’s emergence could reshape the infield dynamics at Fenway Park.
Barney Dreyfuss moved to restrain Federal League agents amid efforts to sow discord in the Pirates. While Pittsburgh practiced, he appeared in court and obtained an injunction targeting Howard Camnitz and others alleged to meddle in the Pirates’ affairs. Dreyfuss named all 32 lawyers in his complaint and warned against further tampering.
The fifth annual 10 mile cross country race at Jamaica Plain will take place April on Patriots Day. The event will be handicap and sanctioned by the N E A A A U with trophies and time prizes. Entry blanks available from William F Reddish at 10 Creighton Street Jamaica Plain.
March 23 report that the Oxford and Cambridge crews began the final week of training for their annual eight-oared race on the Thames from Putney to Mortlake. The feature emphasizes preparation and the historic rivalry.
Cambridge holds the edge as the best crew from the university in years and faces an Oxford side still unsettled in crew selection and order of racing. Oxford relies on more seasoned rowers and hopes to counter Cambridge if the latter loses tempo.
Exeter New Hampshire receives multiple rowing shells from Harvard Yale and the academy’s own athletic association. Coach Burgess trains recruits on indoor machines while river ice clears for outdoor practice.
The referee for the Burns Gerhardt bout in Mechanics Building on Friday will be chosen today between Paddy Hehir of Worcester and Jim Barnes of Springfield. Gerhardt prefers Barnes for German language, while Hehir lacks it. Burns is satisfied with either, believing the outcome may be decided by the referee’s timing.
New York Americans defeated Mobile Southern leaguers 6 to 2 with all regulars in lineup. Keating fanned 11 in 5 innings while Walsh and Gilhooley hit home runs.
Milledgeville Ga March 23 More or less aided by an umpire of local distinction the Braves headed by Manager Stallings in person landed or rather were handed a 9 to 2 victory over the college team of this city this afternoon. The umpire name is Ennis After today the letter D has been stuck to the front of his name He is no longer a person age to be looked up to as his gumming of a wide open decision in the eighth inning fattened the Braves total by five runs.
Gheesling stars for the collegians as he defeats the Braves 5 to 0 in eight innings. Larry Gilbert collects Boston’s only hit while Luque and Villazon struggle for the visitors. An Elk’s watch charm caps the day and a rough ride for Mrs Sharp’s party ends safely.
Colorado E a 2 04 3 4 trotter owned by George H Estabrook of Denver and trained by Fred Egan died this afternoon in Denver of pneumonia. Once a champion as a three year old at Overland Park he had stood at stud in Kentucky and was training for the Grand Circuit season.
Harvard track opens its season with over 100 varsity and freshman runners practicing under the Stadium shelter. Captain Barron outlined expectations while Coaches Donovan and Powers directed vaulting and jumping drills and a three mile boulevard run. Indoor pits and sheltered ground offer early practice opportunities as regular sessions begin.
Colby College will send a relay team to the Penn relay carnival for the two mile event under Coach Harvey Cohn. Prospective members include Thomas Reynolds Oakland Mathew Golden Brooklyn Irving Merrill Somerville Ivan Waldron Portland and Mark Thompson Jamaica NY. Colby will also field athletes in the New England and intercollegiate meets at Harvard Stadium.
The Wanderers of Montreal and the Pacific Coast league Vancouver club will arrive in Boston from New York this afternoon for two games at the Boston Arena this week. The Wanderers will skate this evening while Vancouver takes the ice tomorrow morning.
The Wanderers and Vancouvers, 30 players in fine condition, leave New York for Boston arriving at 3 pm. They aim to boost pro hockey in the National Hockey Association and will play two games with a $2500 purse for the team with more goals. The first game is tomorrow night at 8 15 featuring three 26 minute periods.
Harvard Athletic Association extends first and third base bleachers and adds tiers at Soldiers Field increasing grand stand capacity by 1200. With stronger Crimson play and more local fans, gate receipts are expected to rise, reducing reliance on football and drawing Boston patrons for the coming season.
The St. Louis American League team shut out the South Atlantic club here 3 to 0. Milta and crossin contributed the goals with Weilman Agnew and Crossin also noted for strong play as Burmeister and Cueto supported the effort.
The piece defends the Ritchie Wolgast bout, noting promoters risked money and the fight was not crooked. It previews Cambridge University A C tournament headlined by Deshler and Hagan, details route to 26 Green St, and covers upcoming Boston fights including Schlossberg vs McKinnon and Sawyer versus Fitzgerald with local attendance plans and training notes.
Marion Motor Company announces W. B. Jewell as eastern sales representative. His territory covers New England and parts of New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Known as Father Jewell he has over 12 years in the trade and now expands his duties.
Victor McAuley, long distance champ from the Maritime Provinces, joined the B A 4 Marathon entries yesterday. He is regarded as one of Canada's fastest long distance runners, and his participation could threaten leading contenders as they head to Ashland and Boston on April 20.
The Philadelphia American League team defeated the Savannah South Atlantic league club 7 to 2 in Savannah Ga. The world champions, returning home from the trip, will reach Philadelphia early next week.
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