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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1912
Page
12
The Oxford dark blues and Cambridge will race on the Thames from Putney to Mortlake tomorrow at 11 30. Oxford is favored due to heavier, longer stroke. Cambridge shows a quick start in calm conditions.
The sixth in a series on pitching by Boston Nationals players presented by the Post today. Writer O F Weaver explains fast ball techniques with illustrated guidance from Augusta Georgia photographs. Earlier pieces covered Cy Young Walter Dickson Hank Griffin J Bradley Hogg and J W Brady.
Alarm grows over car thefts with several high profile losses including a Packard limousine and a Buick roadster. The government increases its fleet of E M F 30 cars for Canal Zone use. A new Edwards Motor Company aims to import Knight engines as Daimler and Minerva boost output. In boxing, the A A U tournament anticipates strong turnout with Greene, Snyder, Lynch, Reagan and Noonan among top contenders in multiple weight classes.
Hot Springs, Ark March 29. Jake Stahl and the Red Sox conducted a hard practice on a rain soaked field. Stahl asserted control during signal work and warned youngsters that disobedience would cost them. Pitcher deals with Milwaukee trade talk and possible roster cuts loom as manager plans rotation and eight pitchers.
Philadelphia March 29 The Athletics led by Connie Mack return to Broad Street Station after a highly successful training trip. Over 3000 fans greet the team in fine condition with minor injuries noted among McInnis and Strunk. Mack remains optimistic about the season and urges early strong starts to deter rivals.
Jim Burke and Dan Coakley two Powder Point School athletes over age will compete at the Cornell meet in Ithaca where there is no age limit while regular team members race at Harvard.
The essay defends the fast ball as the best pitch for speed and accuracy. It explains grip, delivery, and how a fast ball outpaces batters, especially when aimed at corners. It emphasizes arm safety and the need for loose, strong back muscles to throw straight, fast pitches. It notes few statistics but asserts effectiveness against swinging hitters.
Amherst College opened the college baseball season in Charlottesville with a 5 to 4 win over the University of Virginia. The contest marks Amherst's first game of the year as UVA hosts the early matchup in Virginia.
Paris reports Jarretiero owned by Frank J Gould won the Prix Per plexe race at Maisons Lafitte meeting today earning a $3800 purse.
In Pinehurst North Carolina on March 29 Mrs J Raymond Price Oakmont champion defeated Miss Kate van Ostrand Jefferson County Country Club four up with three to play to claim the women's United Golf Championship. Miss Myra B Helmer also won the consolation over Mrs Frank Hayes Englewood by the same score.
Washington and Lee University edged Lafayette College 17 to L in a Lexington baseball game. The contest featured strong offense from the hosts and ends with W&L securing the win on home turf.
A busy season for New England amateur boxing reaches its climax at Mechanics Building with the best youths in each class vying for championship medals under the New England championship titles event hosted by the B A A.
Fall River ownership changes hands as John H. OBrien is reappointed to manage the Fall River squad in the New England league. He has held the post for six years and will lead this year under new ownership.
The Athletics of the American League defeated Baltimore of the International League 7 to 2 in Baltimore. Baker and Egan homered for the visitors. Batteries were Gipe Danforth and Egan for the A’s and Lapp Smith Roth and Murray for Baltimore.
At Hot Springs on March 29 the Red Sox manager Duffy returned to Cairo Illinois and Jack Donnelly headed home. Pittsburgh games paused briefly by a snake incident as Byrne pursued a six foot black serpent. Mike Donlin failed to steal home by inches while Devlin’s legs draw attention. The Pirates split squad heads to Memphis and Little Rock with Capron Booe showing well and veteran Leach at risk of losing spot.
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