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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
10
Harvard introduces a new plan to weed out mediocre athletes and retain only the best material for all athletic teams. Coaches will focus on the standout candidates, easing duties for athletic directors and aiming for improved results across sports.
Cambridge university coordinators test a new selection method across baseball crew football and hockey, whittling hopefuls through frequent practice cuts. Track remains free of the sitting process, with coaches favoring broader pools for meet selection.
Lowell fans anticipate a 12 round lightweight bout between Gilbert Gallant of Chelsea and Johnny Dohan of Brooklyn Friday night in Lowell. The aggressive contenders are expected to provide fast action and a crowded arena as the match decides who takes the win.
Cyclone Burns of Boston faces three finish matches within eight days. Tonight he meets LeCroix at Cy press Hall Cambridge, Thursday faces Ernest Bergman at the Grand Opera House, and next Monday is matched with an opponent yet to be named at Mechanics' Building. Burns is in top form and seeks recognition from foreign stars. Also on the card Jack Butler fights Joe Terardi and Billy Bateman appears in the curtain raiser.
Montgomery hosts a 90 tally in the Montgomery Philadelphia Americans game while Memphis shutout Detroit 19 to 0. Dallas beat New York National recruits 11 to 7. New Orleans loses 3 to Cleveland Americans while Mobile defeats New York Nationals 10 to 1.
The Jersey City International league baseball team arrived back in New York from Bermuda where they trained since March 6.
Boxing showdowns feature Digger Stanley Eddie Morgan in London and Jack Britton versus Kid Curley in Philadelphia. Also listed are Ketchel Hogan in New Haven McGovern Purcell in Cincinnati plus Perry Denny in New Orleans and May Julian in Virginia New York. College foes Colgate Seton Hall Amherst Trinity Lafayette Washington Lee meet in New Jersey and Lexington with Cyclone Burns La Croix and Le Marin Westergard among entries.
Soldiers seek arranged games with Fort Warren semi pro team after April 14. Prefers home games on Sundays and asks interested managers to send communications to Fireman Perry, Fort Warren, Massachusetts.
Hot Springs Ark March 30 President Herrmann of the Cincinnati club said there is a possibility of a game with the Red Sox scheduled at Cincinnati next Sunday He will do all he can to get the grounds in shape for the matchup
The American regatta scheduled for May 31 on the Schuylkill River will be rowed on May 24 if United States Naval Academy crews can travel to Philadelphia. Assurances were given to Harlem Rowing Association representatives here tonight.
The Automobile Chamber of Commerce formed from the Automobile Board of Trade and the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers with Colonel Charles Clifton elected president. W C Leland becomes vice president R D Chapin secretary and George Pope treasurer. Delaware lowers family license cost to 8 dollars annually. American Automobile Association plans Washington branch opening April 1 with A G Batchelder directing half of each week there.
The Boston College varsity baseball squad, numbering over four dozen candidates, will trim to 18 by midweek after early light practice. Coach Scanlon eyes top outfielders Conley and Murphy, with Bobber Conley at short and Barry edging for second base, while Linnehan ODay Reynolds battle first base.
On Wednesday evening April 2 the South Boston Yacht Club will hold a regular meeting at the club house. Important matters concerning the approaching yachting season will be discussed.
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