This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
15
Tampa, March 24. With Stuffy McInnis still missing, the Red Sox took the field in a shape likely to be their opening day lineup against New York on April 23. Manager Barrow appears to have identified Boston’s strongest positions after only the second day of practice.
Gainer covered first base while Oscar Vitt directed at third and Scott at short. Dave Shean showed promise at second, replacing injured Jack Barry as Barrow plans for opening day. Ruth moved to left field as Babe hit cleanup, signaling increased use of the slugger beyond pitching. Vitt Schang Waters and Scott starred, boosting Barrow’s confidence in a healthier, deeper roster.
Boxing notes from Boston and New England detail matchups at Manchester and Lynn, with Billy Woods, Shaver O’Brien, and others slated for 12 round bouts. Promoter schedules card to include Kid Greenes, Red Allen, Frankie Britt, Eddie Morgan, and additional fights amid amateur championships setup.
Ed Barrow maintains a strict outdoor training regime for the team as two workouts unfold daily. Batters focus on eye contact and accuracy with straight pitches from recruits Shea, Winn, and Dubue while Sam recovers from influenza. George Moorfield joins the roster as a catcher with 15 Carolina League homers last season, based in St. Petersburg.
A compact notice describes a worker’s cigarette use and a claim about tobacco flavor or product. The brief mentions a trade or brand reference and a local context. No further details or names are provided.
Lowell March 24 A meeting of men interested in reorganizing the New England Baseball League was called by John H Donnelly to be held in Lawrence Thursday at 2 PM. Key participants expected from Fitchburg Lowell Lawrence Haverhill Portland and Lewiston.
A row spot offers a chance to earn a tryout with the Red Sox. The player shows potential as a capable receiver and solid batting ability, suggesting a promising path if he seizes the opportunity.
Joe Turner predicts a new hold will reclaim the world middleweight championship from Mike Yokel in a Grand Opera House bout on Thursday night. He trusts the move but warns Yokel, the Utah star, may counter with a fresh tactic.
The Columbus Club of Dorchester organized a fastball team with ex college and high school players signing on. About two hundred candidates are expected for the initial workout Saturday at Mount Ida grounds with Ted Murphy named manager pro tem. Teams seeking a place on the schedule should contact Redmond J. Murphy. A benefit dancing party for the nine is planned for Monday night in the club hall.
In Columbus on March 24 the Braves regulars beat the Crackers 2 to 1 after seven innings. Buck Herzog captained the infield, John Scott starred on the mound with four solid innings, and Joe Kelly led the Braves at the plate with three hits including a long drive to left. The Crackers, managed by George, were hurt by defensive miscues and a standout fifth inning rally by the Braves.
Pat Ragan joins the team after workouts at Hot Springs as the Braves face stalled Herzog contract talks. Herzog refuses to drop his $10,000 per season demand while President Grant notes no further action unless a sale or release occurs.
The Amateur Athletic Union has no funds for transporting a team to France but expects popular subscriptions or other methods can raise enough to form a strong squad. A mix of current service members and eligible players in the United States could be assembled to compete with top European teams.
The Wisconsin boxing commission will not sanction the lightweight bout between Richie Mitchell and Joe Rivers scheduled for April 4. Rivers, after two years of inactivity, is deemed an unsuitable opponent. Milwaukee, Wis. March 24.
The Amateur Athletic Union notified the California Swimming Club of San Francisco that the women's 220 yard national indoor championship will be held there on April 2 and that the men's junior 100 yard breaststroke indoor title will be decided at the same club on May 4.
Stephen B. Weld of Milton announced one of the hardest tennis schedules ever for Milton Academy. The plan includes May 8 open date, May 10 vs Worcester Academy at Milton, May 15 vs Newton High at Milton, May 19 Harvard 22 at Cambridge, May 22 open, May 29 vs St. Mark's at Milton, and June 7 vs Groton at Groton.
A massive blaze wrecked Lohmer Park Montreal an athletic pavilion known for boxing and other events. The steel frame structure valued at about 75000 dollars was ruined in the afternoon fire.
Sam Dallas urges A A U control of industrial athletics, sparking debate among American amateurs. Joie Ray presses Penn relay for a special mile at next month’s big games, while Pa and Oxford rivals loom as possible challengers.
Boston College baseball candidates began outdoor work at Alumni Field under coach Tom Gildea. The squad gains pitching depth with Jim Fitzpatrick, Vic Rochette, Jack Lyons, Shanahan and others competing for mound spots alongside catchers Urban Morrissey Corrigan and O Regan.
Fifteen boxing bouts were held at the Lynn Total Abstinence A. A. A. show. Pangraz of Weymouth defeated Silva of West End House in a special. Manning of South Boston beat Norton of Roxbury in the 115-pound special, and Sullivan of South Boston won over Cahill of Everett in the 136-pound special. George of Brockton stopped Griffin of South Boston in the 115-pound novice class, and Minete of South End stopped Scofield of South Boston in the 145-pound novice class. There were 10 entries in each novice class.
In Pittsfield on March 24 Phil Logan and Young Reddy fought 12 rounds with Reddy slightly ahead. Logan pressed the action, absorbing body punishment and taking Reddy’s battering without flinching. In the semifinal Kid Allen defeated Montgomery in six rounds.
Milton Academy held its annual wrestling tournament in the school gym yesterday afternoon. The featured match crowned C Hubbard heavyweight over Morrison in four minutes ten seconds. Nick Karavas refereed the bouts, meeting his cousin John in a bout that ended without a decision.
At the Fenway A C opening in the Park Riding Academy, Harry Carlson of Brockton drew with Benny Valger the "French Flash" in a ten round bout. Carlson used effective left jabs while Valger pressed with body blows and clinches in a crowd noted as the club’s biggest opener. Semi final Larry Costello lost to Joey Connolly. prelims saw Jimmy Sullivan stop Johnny Ford and Willie Coogan defeat Young Weir.
Ban B. Johnson, president of the American League, predicts a notably close season. He notes fans and soldiers returning to civilian life and says the league will be extremely close with evenly distributed strength, making a precise winner hard to forecast.
Chicago’s Joe Welling knocks out Bridgeport’s Red Allen in the second round of a scheduled 10 rounder held in Syracuse. Welling delivers a decisive victory to remain undefeated in the area boxing card.
Al Shubert of New Bedford and Young Chaney of Baltimore, holder of the interallied featherweight championship, battled to a twelve round draw tonight in Baltimore.
Jack Britton the welterweight champion out pointed Jack Perry of Pittsburg in a ten round bout held in Pittsburg March 24. Britton used a sharp straight left and accurate combinations to dominate the challenger and take the decision.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.