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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
12
Boston tops Memphis 7 to 1 in an April exhibition battle highlighted by McHale power and Thoney speed. Thoney and McConnell spark a late charge as Pruitt and Lord clash with Memphis pitching before Savidee falters in relief.
Memphis notes report Unglaub’s plate work, Red Sox hitting improving before Cincinnati. Vox adds outfielder depth. Memphis field resembles skin-diamond setup with grass delayed. Grandstand capacity noted. Wholey's sprint exhibit praised. umpire O Leary draws crowd reaction. Chickasaw Guards extend courtesy to visiting reporters.
Melrose High School schedules an inter class track and field meet for April 3 amid rivalry for the champion banner. Cambridge Latin School reports heavy turnout with 409 candidates, while Boston Latin School showcases a strong returning core under Coach John D. O'Reilly. Mechanic Arts High School awards the basketball M to Captain J H Dacey and lists second team letters, as Springfield High School outlines a demanding spring regatta slate.
Michael H. Donovan the world champion walker accepts Henry Fingold's challenge. He will walk 10 miles while Fingold and four companions walk two miles each in Felity, agreeing to the endurance test in the relay.
Sullivan, a renowned temperance advocate, contemplates accepting offers to deliver 40 lectures on temperance. He boasts of leading the fight against alcohol and compares his success to historic temperance figures, signaling a bold public stance.
Enthusiasts rally as Al Delmont trains at Ashton and Jimmy Walsh sharpens at North End. Walsh aims to defeat Delmont in eaterweights at the Armory. both camps feature notable helpers including Larry Temple and Kid Curtis.
The article highlights Doc Edwards as a valued man with a wealth of stories from travels. Joe Kelley is a familiar figure in Augusta with locals sharing memories. Lindy is slightly overweight but expected to be in season shape. Jeff Pfeffer is noted as the unexpectedly strong player, with Hans Wagner remarking on his fear of Pfeffer.
Harvard faculty and a committee remain at impasse over next fall’s football schedule after a lengthy session. A Wednesday meeting produced no action, with a second meeting next week anticipated. Deans Briggs Hurlbut Sabine oppose cutting schedules. undergrads favor past system while graduates lean conservative. Possible Overseers appeal if deadlock persists. Meanwhile Harvard gymnasts Bennett Taylor Tyng Souder travel to Princeton for the seventh annual intercollegiate meet to contest trophies.
MEMPHIS Tenn March 26 The Red Sox beat the Memphis nine as McHale and Thoney delivered key hits. Thoney showed speed with two infield hits and a two bagger, while McHale drove in three runs and scored once. Boston finally has an outfielder who can supply timely hitting.
Augusta Ga March 26 The Doves defeat Manager Dexter's team 9 to 1 at Warren Park. Johnny Bates hit a first inning homer and added another hit, Dorner doubled twice and Sweeney scored on errors. Kelley praised team speed and base running as Augusta hosts prepare for a rematch.
Miss Mollie B. Adams of Oakley Country Club led qualifiers in the women's event of the United North and South championship at Pinehurst with a score of 87 to win the gold medal offered.
The manager announces the season schedule with events at Tech Field and Philadelphia. Key dates include April 11 class games at Tech Field, April 25 relay games in Philadelphia, May Brown at Tech Field, and May 2 and 23 intercollegiate meets at Tech Field.
The Armory Athletic Association hosts an amateur boxing card on April 3 with four weight classes at 115 125 135 and 145 pounds. Edmund F Walsh plans intercity bouts against New York boxers and New England contenders. Matches include John Denning versus Joe Mifflin Henry Hall versus Jake Swartz and Emory Payne against T Kennedy.
At Jacksonville South Atlantic game Brooklyn 2 Buffalo 6. At Columbia Buffalo 6 Columbia 0. Another serious thought mentions limiting intercollegiate contests could affect the checker curriculum.
Calvin Demarest, the reigning champion, defeated Charles F. Conklin in the opening playoff game of the national amateur billiard tournament in Chicago. Demarest won 400 to 80, showcasing the exceptional form that has marked his rise since he first learned the game at age 14, and supporters expect him to retain the title.
Tech fencing travels to New York for the national intercollegiate meet at the New York Athletic Club. Teams from Columbia Yale Princeton West Point Annapolis and Cornell compete over two days. Team members include A L Moses manager KE M Loring captain J W Nickerson F J Lange and V C Grub nau substitute.
Skating fans await the one mile championship between White the ex champion and Charley Williams the new world champion. The race opens a series of events at Park Square rink tonight and continues on the two following Friday nights.
An advertisement warns readers of common seasonal illnesses from improper preparation and promotes Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey as a natural stimulant. It claims the remedy strengthens resistance and lists sealed full quarts sold by licensed druggists, grocers, and dealers with the Graves signature on labels.
George Slosson, a veteran professional expert, believes Demarest has all the qualities for great success as a professional. Demarest is modest and unassuming and enjoys strong personal popularity.
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