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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1917
Page
7
Brown sits atop the Eastern scene without Pollard as Colgate falls 7 6 to Brown, ending its climb while Pittsburg Dartmouth and West Point chase. Harvard Penn Dartmouth Army Navy prep clashes and local results shape a busy Saturday slate with Boston plans and Braves Field showdowns.
New York Oct. 28 reports show 1917 season mlb stats with notable leaders. White Sox led in wins and runs. Detroit topped hitting. Red Sox held opponent runs to fewest. Athletics poor defense and many errors. Giants played most games and 636 runs. Cincinnati had most hits and Braves stranded most base runners.
Santa Clara University player Tom Hickey, pursued by Connie Mack and other major league managers last spring, has become a sergeant and aims to earn a commission. He seeks to advance in service and return to baseball in the future.
Two major high school upsets marked the weekend as Somerville High routed Waltham High in a decisive win while Everett High was crushed by Colby Academy. It was the first defeat for Waltham and Everett, with Waltham fatigued from a hard prior game and Colby bringing a heavier lineup under Coach Dickerman.
Everett and Somerville claim key victories amid star players Arthur Ball and Jack Canniff driving a fast Somerville machine. Medford, Waltham, and Brookline clash in tough fixtures as crowd sizes soar. disputes at Medford and Brookline games prompt headmaster intervention to curb rough play.
Nick Altrock will join the Cleveland players for a series of games with soldiers at Fort Sheridan near Montgomery Alabama. Bill Brennan will umpire the games and both Altrock and Brennan will receive only their expenses for the trip as a war relief effort.
Pittsburg Brown and Dartmouth emerge as top season contenders after Saturday results. Colgate suffers a close loss to Brown with a late goal, prompting discussion on team strengths. Glen Warner of Pittsburg and Robinson of Brown are highlighted as season leaders in offense and defense.
The piece notes Navy Middies scoring 89 against Haverford and hints at season scoring records. It mentions Tom Longboat, alive after war reports, plus Captain Tom Flanagan pursuing an elusive Indian Tom. Walter Camp plans trainer appointments at naval stations as New England names emerge. Andy Kelly and Joe Higgins receive army medals for Plattsburg athletic success. Cupid Black attends Brown-Colgate with Yale captain in the stands. Oscar Egg Dupuy and Bobby Walthour prepare for six day races in New York and Boston. Billy Miske reconnects with a healed hand and hopes to redeem his past showing against Kid Norfolk.
The 1915 World Series drew 143351 attendees and the 1916 series reached 162359. The piece notes Bob Fitzsimmons' son rarely boxed in Boston Arena and mostly performed in vaudeville. It mentions a 1916 10 round no decision bout against Jack Dillon in Superior Wisconsin and that he was once the favorite against Lope Kid Norfolk.
The Lexington Golf Club and Concord Country Club closed for the season Saturday but will host events next week. Lexington will finish the President's Trophy match play while Concord holds the final club championship matches early this week. Arlington Heights Arlmont Golf Club may host postseason events if weather allows.
Buffalo news notes a plan to merge top clubs from the International league and American Association into a new league led by Ed Barrow. Fans show little interest, urging Sunday baseball to revive interest in towns with Federal league history. in many places Sabbath baseball is allowed.
Arlington High School football prepares for two games in four days. The postponed matchup with Framingham High is set at Spy Pond Athletic Field at 3 15 tomorrow. Then the team travels to Weymouth High on Friday for the annual meeting.
A Schenectady composed army team from Camp Devens Ayér lost 16 to 0 to General Electric in Schenectady in a benefit game for the 203d Infantry regiment fund, netting over 1000 dollars.
In New York a court dismissed charges against men arranging a Sunday game between independent teams and selling score cards at the park entrance. Judge Collins said a strict reading would criminalize innocent recreation, noting hunting golfing fishing and ball games on a Sunday would be barred by blue laws.
The long delayed interclass tennis tournament at Lexington High School begins today on the athletic field courts. Seniors meet juniors and sophomores face freshmen with winners advancing to contest for the class trophy. Girls and boys singles doubles and mixed doubles.are scheduled to play.
A National League outfielder testifies in his hometown murder trial describing a fight with the defendant, a reputed local "bad man." He recalls knocking him down then kicking him in the face and stomach before the judge interrupts, prompting a tart exchange on what counts as fighting.
Eddie Cicotte praises New York manager John McGraw for a high compliment on his pitching. The report notes McGraw went out of his way to express admiration and left unclear whether he inquired about Cicotte’s preferred role in New York.
A historical note recalls John McGraw realizing the value of the chase in the World Series yet noting it proved little help when his team trailed behind. The remark reflects strategic insights from that season and the pressures of a late comeback.
Chicago defeats Northwestern 7 to 0 at Stagg Field as Illinois beats Purdue 27 to 0, and Wisconsin, Ohio State, Michigan, and Notre Dame post strong wins. Michigan’s 20 point upset of Nebraska signals West strength while Chicago and Illinois appear evenly matched heading into next Saturday’s clash.
Two football games highlight Concord actions this week. Mill Brook School hosts Mitch ell Military School second team on Wednesday. Middlesex School visits St George's School of Newport for the private school title showdown in Concord. Concord High plans a trip to Framingham High next Saturday.
Joe Santley states Benny Kauff agreed to appear in a vaudeville sketch he wrote and will earn 2500 dollars per week. Santley claims Kauff bet his winner’s share on the Giants to win the Series and even bet on four straight wins.
Former Yale athletic head Walter Camp leads navy sport efforts with football at center. He and assistants plan to cover baseball hockey track basketball and football across all branches of naval athletics.
Steve O'Donnell the well known physical culture expert recalls meeting the late Lanky Bob Fitzsimmons in Australia and says Bob was the peer of all fighters of his era as an all around star. He notes meeting other top boxers of that period as well.
Oscar Witt describes Ray Schalk as constantly whistling, trilling, and occasionally singing at bat. Witt says the chatter keeps batters mentally on edge and questions how Schalk maintains the constant performance throughout the game.
Walter Camp plans a Yale Bowl series of athletic events for navy and army cantonments in New England. Army and navy camp elevens will play Saturdays in Yale Bowl, as Yale provides the venue while its own team is too weak for major opponents.
The fifth season starts this week with two games. Six schools participate: Lexington Arlington Newton Somerville Winchester and Winthrop while Milton and Malden drop the sport. Arlington meets Winthrop at Spy Pond Athletic Field next Friday. Lexington faces Sargent School at Lexington Athletic Field Saturday.
Jim Scott former White Sox pitcher now at an officers training camp in San Francisco took a week off during the world series period. He remained eager for the games and reportedly received a full share of the White Sox proceeds.
The account recalls Red Faber stealing third during a play with Weaver on the bag. Rariden threw to third as Weaver misread the attempt, sliding back in shock. Faber calmly stepped off, proclaimed he would pitch, and delivered as if the famous steal had not just occurred.
Wabash College student athlete Bacon who played last season in the Three I league as Williams is barred from college athletics for being a professional. Officials cite prior professional play and inconsistent oversight by college authorities.
Billy Miske of St Paul faces Wild Bert Kenny in a high speed showdown at the Arena tomorrow night. Kenny has beaten Willie Meehan and fought top names like Dempsey and Gibbons recently. The card features Rivers vs Robinson in the semi final and a six round opener between Miller and Toronto followed by Lee vs Girard.
Young Britt, Boston favorite, headlines Friday at the Commercial Club facing Joe Mooney of New York. Mooney, a hard hitter with slick boxing skills, has tangled with Johnny Dundee and Eddie Wallace. The undercard includes Kid Greene versus Kid Thomas, Bo Raney versus Pat Redd, and Young Anderson versus Tootsie O'Toole, promising action throughout the night.
Navy piled up 212 points in three games this fall led by Captain Ingram at quarterback and coach Dobie as statistician. In the latest contest Navy scored 89 against Haverford College with the rest coming from Maryland State College and Carlisle.
Eddie Cicotte’s pitch and a legendary shine ball sparking debate. John Montgomery Ward recalls Bobby Matthews smoothing the ball against his uniform to create a shiny surface. He notes Matthews’ method was legal and may mirror Cicotte’s current delivery.
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