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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
12
Detroit Tigers manager Hugh Jennings forecasts Thoney will be a major sensation this season in Little Rock where the champion club begins preliminary practice. He notes Thoney’s three hits in his first day with the team and compares him to Ty Cobb as a top bat and fielder.
Memphis reports Good-by to Little Rock as Hughey Jennings Braves clash with Travellers. The Red Sox recruits including war correspondents, 35 in all, depart Arkansas after a decent stay in fair weather. Memphis water woes noted. McGuire's squad expects relief.
At Hot Springs and Memphis a baseball brief details Wild Bill Robertson’s optimism about a Red Sox tryout despite a bad arm. Detroit and Boston camps mingle at breakfast as Hughey Jennings leads a confident Detroit squad with most players present. Elmer Steele falls ill but recovers enough to rejoin, while Jesse Tannehill loses a diamond stud in a wash bowl and retrieves it with help from a careful porter.
The Harvard association football eleven tied Everett Soccer Club 4 to 4 on a windy field. Fish scored all Harvard goals with two from McClay and one each from Fielding and another McClay, as Everett mounted a coordinated attack but could not stop Harvard's star player from dictating play.
Swedish wrestler Fritz Hansen delivered a strong exhibition of nerve and sportsmanship by tossing Young Clayton in an extra period at the Columbian Theatre last night.
Arrangements were completed yesterday for a boxing bout between Albert Delmont of Medford and Ike McLean of Hudson to be held before the West End A C of Lawrence on Friday April.
In a 12 round bout at the Armory A A Moody of Philadelphia and Matty Baldwin of Charlestown fought to a 10 draw. Moody impressed crowds with a sharp left and strong defense while Baldwin pressed with body work and aggression. Referee Sheehan called it even amid a flurry of floor showings.
Bert Woodlock to lead indicator duties in key school events this season while earning official status in the Preparatory league with Newton Cambridge Latin Brookline and in the Interpreparatory league. Dorchester High trained at Columbus avenue playgrounds and Boston Latin indoors with Volkmann at Allston. Tommy Winston East Boston star eyed a berth in the Atlantic league after a string of strong pro hopeful seasons. Noble Greenough juniors scheduled for a board track meet featuring sprints distance runs and field events. Cambridge High School showing good depth with 80 plus shedding light on captain George S. Ryan and manager R A Olson. Commercial High School to stage its first annual interclass track meet on the board track amid rising rivalry.
Chicago defeats Pennsylvania 16 to 15 to win the college basketball championship in Philadelphia. The game featured eight tied scores and a margin of three points at most, with stars including McNichol and McCrudden delivering key baskets and Keinat and Falls fouling heavily.
Representatives of the citys top bowling talent gathered for the second annual Retail Furniture Bowling league banquet at the American House. Davenport team won the league cup. individual honors went to Howe of the Davenports for high average and Moller for high string total with Foster of Atkinson's earning the high single. A loving cup was presented to A J Morse in appreciation of his league efforts.
Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea and Dick Nelson of New York battled 15 rounds to a draw at the Standard Athletic Club Ly mansville. Mike Grady defeated Kid McDonald in eight rounds. Tommy Fury from Attleboro stopped Mickey Malloy in two rounds in the prelim.
Memphis Tennessee March 25 The basis Cobb the Detroit outfielder was able to reach a terms with club owners was a provisional clause in his contract The deal calls for 4000 this season with an 800 bonus if he hits .300 or better The one year contract plus bonus would make him the highest salaried player in the American League
An athletic note reports the Irish American Athletic Club negotiating for a city club house in New York and recalls its star athletes. It also notes the Washington Associates social and athletic club in Boston North End and critiques the slow fundraising for the American Olympic team in London, urging stronger support and broader participation.
Major Taylor and John Bedell train hard for their match race at Park Square Coliseum next Saturday night. A Bedell win would crown him among the world's fastest riders, while Taylor fears defeat could cost him foreign contracts for the summer. The one hour sprint race tops the program and promises a grueling contest.
Tomorrow night the world champion skater Charlie Williams faces veteran titleholder Fred White in a one mile race at Park Square Rink. The bout settles a controversy over the title since White argues Williams won via victories in Pittsburgh and St Louis without facing him.
B. A. A. won the city title last night on home lanes by defeating Faneuil on points. The second four-record total of 998 gave the unicorn five a commanding lead they preserved to the end.
Matt Hennessey won the five mile open amateur race at Park Square Rink by less than a yard, edging Billy Russell in a thrilling late stretch.
Augusta Ga March 25 Joe Kelley pushes Doves through bunting and pitching drills as Vive Lindaman notes arm fatigue. Dexter plans three pitchers for the Augusta series and hopes to recover from Saturday’s defeat. The squad prepares for a northward trip with Columbia games and a jovial Kelley quips with Bill Dahlen about curves.
At Augusta Georgia Kel ley reports major changes since his 190s visit. The Albion block is rebuilt after a hotel fire and George Browne disputes McGraw on DeVoe. Y M C A hosts basketball drills with Flaherty Pfeffer Ferguson and Bates guiding, while Bill Sweeney shines at third and Peaches Graham shows promise as a top recruit.
Gossip notes a 20 round featherweight title fight set for next Tuesday in San Francisco between Abe Attell and Battling Nelson with a potential title eliminator on the line. Attell praised as clever in the ring and Nelson described as fearless and hard hitting.
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