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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
15
The article contrasts Reds center fielder Roush with White Sox center fielder Felsch as a key offensive factor in the National League race and World Series context. It notes a rarified spacing where the American League outfielders do not hold a clear superiority.
Harvard coach Fisher trimmed the 107 man squad to 58 for varsity competition with more cuts planned to reach around 40. Players opened practice with a talk emphasizing a fight for positions, while punt and drop kick work highlighted by Ralph Horween and others. The roster lists ends, tackles, guards, centers, quarterbacks, and backs, with Tubby Clark and Ralph Hadley sidelined by injuries until recovered.
The piece weighs Felsch as a powerful hitter with a .264 average and Superb fielding who rivaled by Roush for NL leadership. Roush leads in batting and power, while Felsch outshines him in center field and throwing. The两 players show contrasting strengths in offense and defense with a near stalemate in overall comparison.
Augustine Malley once star athlete at Boston Latin School departs for Georgetown University. A travelling bag and shaving set were given as mementos from the Iawley B. B. Club. His brother Ed returns to Latin School. Gus captained football and baseball and was a top hurdler.
Arthur Duffey reports on the New England Amateur Athletic Union annual gathering in Lenox. Joe Conway presides while J Frank Facey and Billy Cuddy fill key posts. Talks cover fundraising, election of officers, and plans for the national convention in Boston with debates on spending. Bob Le Gendre visits before heading to Georgetown.
Paddy Hehir will referee the championship match between Waino Ketonen and Tony Ajax at the Grand Opera House. Ketonen suggested another official from Worcester, but Ajax supported Hehir for his experience and judgment. Promoter Tuohey said interest in the bout is exceptionally strong.
Cleveland takes both games in Philadelphia with an 8 to 2 victory followed by a 12 to 8 win. Key hits include Chapman's four stolen bases in the first game and Burns' three-base hit in the nightcap, while Dugan and Gardner pace the Athletics with multiple five‑hit efforts and home runs in a high‑scoring day.
Ray Paten, former Dorchester High star all round athlete, departed for Dean Academy yesterday. He played catchers and centerfield for Dorchester's baseball nine and tackled and fullback for the football team. At 6 feet and 200 pounds, he is a standout and is expected to bolster Dean's football and baseball squads before pursuing college after this year.
Colleges accelerate football preparations with Harvard leading a two week head start and Yale Cornell Penn adjusting schedules. Harvard trims cuts while Yale plans routine drills before Oct. 4 opener. Big league and college football schedules tighten as postwar seasons loom with nine game goals and postponed Sept 24 openings. Johnny Dundee to fight Charley Parker next Tuesday at Mechanics Building.
Mc Gregor the Great, top trotter, won the M. and M. purse $5000 at Columbus Ohio by taking the 2:04 trot in straight heats. He maintained a 2:05 3-4 pace to hold Ramco, his closest rival, at a distance.
Prince Loree won the 2:06 class at Capital City with a 2:05 3-4 heat, Wilkes Brewer broke in the stretch. The Horse Review Futurity purse of 6000 went to Periscope, owned by J. H. Dodge. Brother Peter upset in heat one, John Querk won the 2:07 pace, and total purses reached 15000 the heaviest day of the meeting.
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