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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
6
The Amateur Hockey League season ended Saturday and the Post selects first and second honor seven. The most consistent forward line players of the season include Hutchinson of the B A A and Conway of the team.
Charles E Parker lists the All-Amateur League Sevens selections. First team includes Conway Crescent A Left and Crescent H as well as Deaton A ARigh na Aa and Coverpoint Donshene Boston A. Second team features Reach Crescent, Sean by Peisicdene, Downing Beaten A A Righi Crescent A, and Crescent A CCovergoint.
Crescents players dominate the season’s first seven and first team picks. Hutchinson excels at right wing after starting at centre, while Synnott of the Arena is named centre. Huntington, Tuck, Skilton and Small receive top defence and cover point honors, with Donahue leading the first goal position for the B A A amid close bids from Mitchell.
Waldek Zbyszko and Ivan Linow express relief at no time limit for their Mechanics building match aimed at a definitive finish. They seek to erase a New York draw from two years ago. Other bouts feature Tom O Rourke Unknown vs Cyclone Burns Cyclone Ross vs Tony Massimo and Joe Willis vs Charley Metro.
The intersectional match opens tomorrow at Druid Hills as golfers from the North South and West compete. Prescott, Tom and George Adair are noted, with Grantland Rice in a four ball match praising Prescott's short game and potential to rank with the best after a year of practice.
George B. Kimball of the Henley-Kimball Company announces the creation of the New England Dable Steam Car Company with himself as principal owner. Charlie Fay begins distributing Maxwell cars nationwide as he starts his own business. Ralph Nettleton reports Chanler factory shipments reach 1600 by March 21 with a planned 2400 for the month. C. P. Rockwell readies Jeffery passenger cars and motor trucks for New England trade. B. F. Rollins drives a Hollier eight to Pittsfield, first machine over Jacob's Ladder this year. George Reed confirms the Jacob's Ladder milestone. Johnnie Mahoney returns to work after illness.
With the season opening in Concord in less than two weeks both Concord High School and Middlesex School begin outdoor practice this week as they prepare for their first 1917 diamond games scheduled Saturday afternoon April 7 in the area.
Dodgers overpower Red Sox 11 to 2 as Sherrod Smith dominates, Shore falters in seventh. Gardner and Walker struggle. Babe Ruth strands as Gainer delivers Boston’s lone highlight with a homer, two steals, and two hits. Dodgers exhibit form, Pennock shines late, Boston bats slump in the large crowd at Hot Springs.
President Hempstead announced in San Antonio that John J. McGraw signed a five year contract with the New York Giants for a salary of 50 000 dollars per year. He is said to be the highest priced man in baseball and has been with the Giants since 1902. The previous salary was 30 000 dollars annually.
A machinist from the General Electric plant at Ly an was questioned by police near Fox Hill bridge after being seen with a sketch pad. He said he planned notes for a temperance lecture and was released after police found nothing suspicious. He recently arrived from the West and worked on war contracts.
Nearly 5000 people attended the opening of the men's retreat at the Church of the Immaculate Conception last night. The Very Rev. Charles W. Lyons preached to more than 2500 in the upper church and the Rev. Christopher A. Sullivan spoke to a large audience in the lower church. The sermons centered on The Law of Destiny.
Lord Northcliffe, guest of honor at the Irish Club St Patrick dinner in London, urged Ireland to pursue industrial growth and happiness to play a full role in the world struggle. He appealed to Ulster friends to consult with the rest of Ireland and warned that without Irish development, Ireland’s chances in history and sympathy from the world would be limited. The Sunday Times notes criticism of Lloyd George and Bonar Law on Ireland, while some Unionists sympathize with Redmond’s loyalty to England.
Umpire Bill Klem will replace Hank O'Day for the Red Sox showing at Memph is on the exhibition trip. Ebbets had doubts about Klem’s availability, prompting O'Day’s engagement. The last Hot Springs workout is tomorrow with Barry possibly skipping the regular game to focus on batting practice. concerns about the box and strike influence decisions.
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