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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1913
Page
13
In Kansas City today Frank Gotch the retired heavyweight champion and Russian George Lurich will fight in a best two of three falls match for the title with a purse around 15000 dollars.
The article notes Gotch’s comeback after months away, with a recent training period and a likely edge against Lurich who lacks catch wrestling experience. It also previews Joe Eagan vs Kid Willett in Gloucester, and discusses a proposed London bout offer of 15000 for Packy McFarland and Freddy Welsh, plus various boxing letters.
The favored long distance runner in the upcoming Boston Marathon on Patriots Day trains faithfully. Experts expect him to win the classic, though failure would stem from more than lack of effort and fitness.
South Boston runner Festus Madden of North Dorchester A. A. outlines his training plan for the B. A. A. Marathon. He mixes speed and distance, works freight-handling daily, trains with clubmates, and emphasizes eight hours sleep and a near vegetarian diet while aiming to win.
The article notes strength as one of his enduring standbys in lengthy events. It highlights how stamina and steady pace underpin performance in extended races, showing the runner relying on power and endurance to maintain progress.
Jack Lawlor of Fort Warren A A enters the heavyweight division for the New England boxing championships to be held at Mechanics' Building on April 5. Lawlor is also the current New England shot put champion and placed third in the 24 pound shot in the national meet in New York. Friends expect a strong showing.
Gray and Davis begin a new five story reinforced concrete plant in Cambridge Massachusetts with brick facing and steel sash. Occupancy expected around July 1. J K Stewart retires from Stewart Warner firms but retains holdings under C B Smith. Commer Truck Company of America is formed in Delaware with 3 million capital to resume truck production. Incorporators named are J F Curtin H O Coughlin and J M Satterfield.
At Macon Georgia Toronto 24 Macon 15 in South Atlantic action. At Richmond Virginia Brooklyn 14 Richmond 7 in the National play. At Roanoke Virginia Providence 8 Roanoke 3 in IS competition. At Washington DC Washington 12 Alexandria Athletic Club 0 in American league clash.
A remembered 1920s-era exchange between Eddie Plank and Herman Schaefer highlights rivalries in baseball history. Plank taunted Schaefer during a tense Tigers Athletics game, Schaefer responded with a clutch hit, and Rube Oldring made a sensational catch to end the inning. The crowd enjoyed the humorous exchange as old-time banter waned with the sport.
Cyclone Burns won a wresting match at Cyprus Hall Cambridge defeating Emil Lacroix in straight falls. Burns used a headlock to finish the second fall in 14 minutes after a 23 minute 30 second first fall that ended with a whirlwind lifting pin. An earlier preliminary match ended without a decision due to time.
W. H. Allen of the Hamilton A. A. has submitted his entry for the B A A Marathon on April 19. Kerr credits Allen with potential to be among the best Canadian marathoners, citing his second-place finish to J. Duffy in St. Catharines ten mile road race.
Dorchester High School held an outdoor workout at the Dunbar avenue grounds with Captain Sydney Van Ulm leading about 70 players under Coach John D. O'Reilly. No cuts for a week. all available boys may remain at work as scrub and class games are planned through the season.
Hardeen the handcuff king faces a rope escape challenge from Charlestown navy yard boys at Bowdoin Square Theatre tonight. Tomorrow in view of the audience Houghton and Dutton's shipping department will build an escape-proof packing box on stage.
Baltimore March 31 Philadelphia Nationals beat Baltimore Internationals 9 to 8 in the ninth inning. Scoring by innings shows Philly 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 and Baltimore 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 8. Nicholson Seaton Killifer Bekert Johnson Danforth Smith Bergen Lidgate listed among players.
The second round of the women's national championship indoors in New York on March 31 saw two upsets. Miss Clare Cassel of the Westchester Club defeated Miss F. E. Bunce 6 2 6 1, while Miss Gertrude Della Torre of the West Side Club beat Miss Clara Kuttroff 6 2 6 3.
Eddie Kelly known as the Prince of Harlem defeated Johnny Martin in ten fast rounds at the Olympic A C in Harlem earning the majority of sessions and the popular decision. Billy Meyers outpointed Joe Allen in the opening session while Harvey Kelly beat Jimmy Paul in eight rounds in the semifinal.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Owen Bush has received an offer from Charles Carr to serve as instructor at his baseball college in San Antonio next winter.
Tom Enright of Fall River, a top all around athlete at Worcester Academy, is expected to enter Harvard in the fall. The 6 foot 185 pound star excelled in football, baseball, and soccer, captained multiple teams, and is noted for speed, defense, and leadership.
The Athletics note Pennock has grown an inch and a half taller since last season ended. The youngster, described as a youthful tcher in the report, shows notable physical development for the squad.
Iowa State University and West Virginia University are tied for the West minor intercollegiate rifle title after the 12th match. The winner will face Harvard University, holder of 12 straight victories, for the U S championship. Eastern results show Harvard defeating Norwich and others while tie teams advance.
Chester Brett was chosen captain of Dorchester High School track for the 1918 season. A strong 600 yard specialist, he won the event at the recent regimental meet. Outdoor work begins next week at Franklin Field under Coach O Reilly.
Al Shrubb, newly appointed long distance coach for Harvard, arrives in Cambridge this afternoon to begin training the Crimson runners for forthcoming college championships. A letter from the former Buffalo champion confirms his attendance and will start the workouts today.
Shrubb arrives at Cambridge to take full charge of long-distance candidates. With Bill Quinn dead and Donovan busy, distance runners face training upheaval as Harvard prepares for dual meets with Yale and Cornell and the intercollegiate championships.
Yale University announces a further cut in the baseball squad reducing the regular varsity roster to 28 players. Captain Jack Blossom and the selection committee retained Blossom Burdett Hunter Tilney Cobb Sherman Brown Gile Scott Dyer Ripley Pendleton Riddell Swihart Cornish Harpham Shear Goodell Reilly Campbell Beckett Haines Falsey Osborn Middlebrook Schofield Pumpley and McGhie at Yale Field New Haven Conn March 31.
Last evening the All Star bowling squad defeated the Winter League team with strong scores across the lanes. Individual line scores show Brilo 94 76 79 McRoy 130 Sparth 107 93 77 Lake 91 86 83 Hugel 99 84 82 Dooley 86 80 76 Giffin 93 98 120 Peer 84 90 79 Poehler 87 94 91 Duffy 87 86 101 Totals 480 445 449 for the winners and 432 432 469 for the losers.
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