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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1912
Page
11
Augusta will not host the Braves next year with President Ward preferring a higher altitude Southern city to avoid floods. The squad, amid rain and illness, prepares in Allen Park before trips to Athens and Columbia.
A dense fight card lists Connolly versus White with bouts across Monday to Saturday in venues from New York to Philadelphia and Boston. Notable pairings include Baldwin against Deponthieu, Sullivan against Cross, and Glover against Hickey with multiple regional matchups across centers like Tamaqua Philadelphia Akron and Dallas. The week highlights cross country boxing with amateur bouts and headline pros featured in Central A C andMechanics Fall Boston events.
In local boxing circles Johnny Connolly the Scotch light weight battles Joe White of South Boston Tuesday night at the Central A C Bowdoin Square. The eight round bout will go to a decision marking a new departure at the club.
The article highlights upcoming amateur New England championships under the B A A at Mechanics Building on Saturday night with 50 plus entries and a focus on future National championships April 8 and 9. It notes Joe Warren versus Eddie Reagan in an eight round semi final and two six round bouts Chester Walcott versus Kid Curtis and Frank Russell versus Kid Wright, plus Matty Baldwin vs Louis De Ponthieu in a 12 round main event tonight at New Bedford.
The Post begins the second in a series by Walter R. Dickson on pitching with photographs from Augusta showing ball holding and delivery. It targets boys learning the game and those seeking to improve pitching. The first article by Cy Young ran in yesterday's sport section.
Walter R Dickson advises winter care for pitchers. Rest is essential. avoid catching cold in the arm and prevent shoulder tightness by avoiding heavy lifting. Light gym work may help, but no strenuous strain to keep the arm ready for spring pitching.
The speaker warns against trying to be both a pitcher and an athlete, noting that straight ball pitchers tend to keep their arms in better shape. He argues that athletes should practice moderation and use common sense to avoid spoiling their pitching and overall performance.
The Melrose High School hockey team, led by Captain Wanamaker, earned undefeated status this season winning the Interscholastic league and state championships in Massachusetts Rhode Island New York and New Jersey. They defeated New Rochelle 13 to 0 in a reported showcase game.
Captain Percy Wendell announced that spring practice in Cambridge is postponed until better weather arrives. Soldiers Field remains flooded from recent snow and rain, delaying the Har vard squad's start and raising concerns about practice conditions.
Umpire Rigler coaching Virginia University in Charlottesville says Griff has promising players and will make Washington respected on the diamond in a couple of seasons or he will buy. He has evaluated the Senators and sees potential in the Washington team during their training period.
San Antonio Texas league team beat Benz 11 to 6 in San Antonio. The Chicago Americans' second team was defeated.
Dr Ben Roller declares confidence to out-general Samson in the evening clash at the Grand Opera House. He notes watching Samson in Chicago against Gotch and expects to win by strategy over brute strength. Samson mocks the claim as he faces a famed brainiest wrestler in a anticipated show with four preliminary local bouts.
Powder Point School forfeits trip to Penn relay carnival after age restrictions rule out key runner Jimmy Burke. Boston College High School and Yale cross rivals fail to fund teams, leaving English High School as the sole New England quartet set to compete in June carnival.
Prospects for a fast ball team at Mechanic Arts High School look strong with over 50 players reporting to Captain Bonnie Gleason. Outdoor work begins when weather allows, following manager Hale Power schedule from April 19 through June 15 with 13 scheduled games and two open dates.
Forty five candidates report to Coach Herdy for Cushing Academy baseball. No cuts expected this week as team captain selection nears. Manager Joseph Stanton lists April 27 Athol High School and a series of other games at Ashburnham including Vermont Brown 1914 Exeter Worcester Academy Dartmouth 1915 Boston College and more through June 14.
The Cincinnati Times Star reports Cuban third baseman Rafael Almeida of the Cincinnati club will probably leave league baseball after the current season, showing little care for the game.
Outfielder Ham Hyatt says he is glad to be back with a real ball club and that the old Pirates are happy to see him return. He is popular with teammates and praised by fans for his comeback.
Rumor from Marlin place says Fred Snodgrass will move to right field while Arthur Bues the home run king will play center and Josh Devore will be in left.
Montreal recruit Dubuc of Detroit shows strong hitting and may be shifted from pitcher to outfield by manager Jennings.
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