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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
10
A $50,000 handicap purse for a one mile and a quarter trot is proposed open to all trotters. First prize is $30,000 with decreasing purses to sixth place. Entry fees total $500 per horse with staged payment dates. Handicapping to set speed allowances, not solely records, and an August 18 handicap announcement.
In Lawrence April 2, Dick Nelson of New York defeated Kenney of Lowell for the decision after ten rounds before a large audience at the Unity Cycle Club. Preliminary bouts saw Young O'Brien of Lawrence win over Kid Morris of Lawrence in five rounds, Harry Burns of Lawrence stop Kid Shea of Lawrence in two, and Young Donahue of Lawrence vs Kid Sweeney of Boston end with Sweeney’s Coroners calling the sponge at three rounds.
Mike Cunningham of Lewiston knocked out Charley Neary of Boston in the first round at City Hall. Preliminary fights saw Tommy Bergin stop Mickey Flynn in two, Young McClellan fall to Young Breen in two, and Packey McFarland draw with Dan Crowley after six rounds.
In Columbia on April 2 the Boston Nationals and Buffalo Bisons played a 5 to 5 tie under fierce wind. Key plays featured Hoffman's running catch, McGann and Ritchey turning double plays, and late ninth inning runs by Buffalo before darkness ended the game. The Doves depart for Danville, Virginia, for a single matchup tomorrow.
Philadelphia April 2 The inter national cable chess match played March 21 ends in a draw three points each after adjudication favors Lob of Oxford over Blumberg of Columbia. Referee W P Shipley has not issued a formal decision but sources indicate the Englishman won the contested game. England leads three matches to one with four draws and the Rice trophy stays in England.
Jim Barry prepares for a 12 round clash with Sam Langford at the Armory A A next Tuesday evening. Barry, in peak condition, aims for a decisive victory after a close prior meeting in Los Angeles. The card also features Denny Ryan versus Kid Sheehan in the Deshler Donahue semi finals and otherMatches involving Goodman Murphy Holz Anholz Manning and Ketchell Papke plans.
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Philadelphia won 9 to 3 over the University of Pennsylvania. The Phillies scored in the top of the third and again in the sixth, while Penn managed single runs in the third and seventh. Twitmire Collier Porte and Chapman Vickers Smith McDonough were the batteries.
Washington April 2 obdurate and Jubilee won as favorites at Benning today in races impacted by a heavy track from last night’s rain. Two second choices and two outsiders also captured wins, reflecting unpredictable conditions.
Nine runners qualified in three heats for Harvard's Wells cup quarter mile handicap. F. M. De Selding posted the fastest 5215 seconds with a two yard handicap, heading into finals with Dodge as a top rival. Watson, the cup holder, also qualifies but faces slim chances to retain the trophy.
Joe Wagner and Billy Barrett fought six rounds to a draw at the Olympic A C in New York. Wagner floored Barrett in the third and fifth rounds. The show also featured four round draws between Willie Jones and Johnny Lynch and between Joe Grim and Jack Lee.
Baseball notes from Indianapolis describe Charley Carr praising Jimmy Collins for form and power, while his arm remains weak this season. Hayden notes Collins appears stronger, 30 pounds heavier, with Criger and McGuire connected to the Hoosiers. Elmer Criger returns home awaiting McGuire’s word from Kittredge.
Three special bouts headline the Armory A A boxing program with Patsy King versus Young Shea Angus McDougall facing Young McDonald of Cambridge and Eddie Conley of Everett meeting Joe Mifflin of Cambridge. Four open weight classes at 115 125 135 and 145 pounds comprise the main events.
The North and South amateur golf championship at Pinehurst, N C, ends with 86 hole finals. Allan Lard of Columbia Golf Club defeats John E Porter of Allegheny Country Club 5 up 4 to play for the title. A Travis of New York wins the consolation from Valentine Farrelly of Deal by 1 up.
Dedham Massachusetts April 2 Jack Kelley has been selected as coach of this season's Dedham High School nine. Kelley handled the club two years ago with marked success.
Chicago braces for the world heavyweight wrestling title bout between Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt tomorrow night. Gotch vows retirement after the match but predicts victory and both wrestlers push strategies to gain the first hold, with footwork and toe holds central to the anticipated clash.
Indianapolis April 2. No game today as grounds are too wet. Red Sox struggle with weather. White Sox plan three games in Indianapolis but rain disrupts play. Ed Walsh and others report stiff arms after two hours of practice. Chicago and Boston reunite at lunch. many former players socialize. Forecast calls for possible snow tomorrow. McGuire hopes for fair day for tomorrow’s game.
Pitcher Joe Harris III, in Indianapolis, started for home after a week of illness in Little Rock. He likely contracted malaria, weighs 190 pounds, has poor color and poor appetite and sleep. He may not be fit to play until after the season opens.
The Boston Interscholastic Tennis League formed at Volkmann School with officers elected, schedules set for Class A and B teams. Participants include Volkmann, Boston English, Newton, Wellesley, Rindge Manual, Cambridge Latin, Dedham, Mechanic Arts, Brookline, and alternates Melrose and East Boston.
The column riffs on boxing and sports figures with tongue in cheek remarks about Burns leaving England and Gotch-Hackenschmidt odds. It notes fans urging bets on gamblers and wittily mocks the era’s athletic rivalries and personalities, including Lajoie, McGraw, Waddell and Sheridan.
Major Taylor trains hard for Saturday and posted a remarkable 1 37 to 1 38 mile pace in a five mile interval. Fans expect a strong sprint showing as he eyes victory in the paced race and aims to surprise in the sprint events. A busy program of professional and amateur sprints is billed for Saturday night.
Pro roller skater Charley Williams meets three fastest local riders in a Park Square Rink showdown. Williams must gain early lead by mile one or risk losing to Hamilton Merritt and Boyle teaming up against him.
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