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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1921
Page
14
Massachusetts golfers will get new handicaps by May 1 as State Handicapper Dan Horan works through about 1400 names to update the official handicap book.
Last season about 500 new names appeared and state wide ratings are projected to reach 7000 to 8000 players. Ouimet will be scratch with Wright at 1 and Guilford at 2 as the new season begins. The field for the state amateur championship and open amateur will be limited to players with handicaps of ten or under. This will exclude many Bay Staters from competing this year and in future seasons.
A Harding man remains loyal to a single big league player before, during, and after the election, showing unwavering support across time.
Wilbur Cooper, left hander for the Pittsburg Pirates, broke into the majors in 1912 with five starts winning three and losing one. Backed by President Harding, Cooper moved from Marion Ohio State League to Cleveland’s Indians then to Columbus before Pittsburg acquired him. Born in Bearsville West Virginia, Cooper’s path included early seasons with the Marion club where Harding mentored his prospects.
Francis Oulmet plans a second invasion of England. Add Guilford and it creates a foursome from the Bay State. Ailmont Country Club reports that they are in for a busy season with Sunday drawing the largest gathering ever on hand.
The American amateur golf team to sail April 30 on the Caronia for the British championship tour was announced by W D Vanderpool. The squad includes Evans Jr of Chicago Ouimet of Boston Jones of Atlanta Wright Hunter Whitte more Fownes Platt Newton, with three players listed as doubtful from Marston Kirkby and Herron.
A weathered score note from Little Rock lists players like Mulennan and Schalk with Minor and Poolaw in a Chicago White Sox matchup. The fragment hints at a game result or lineup details from an April 3 event in Arkansas.
The Boston Red Sox edged Rochester 9 to 8 in ten innings at Bamberg as Hiller delivered a clutch single after a costly misplay to seal the win in the opening meeting between the teams.
International leaguers battle hard as the Sox struggle with control and wildness on the mound. Rochester capitalizes on timely hits and aggressive defense led by Ware and Faulkner to force extra innings and edge Boston with Foster delivering a timely run in the tenth.
Salt Lake City April 26 news reports two inches of snow on the field and a continuing storm delaying the opening coast league game between Salt Lake and Oakland.
Churchill C. Peters, Yale crew captain in 1919, joins the varsity coaching staff and will oversee all class crews. Four college boats began workouts on the Housatonic course as Head Coach Nickalls expressed satisfaction with their progress.
New York featherweight Johnny Murray faces Al Shubert of New Bedford in a key bout this Saturday as Eddie Mead notes past knockdowns including Chaney. Ted Kid Lewis headlines the arena tour of Friday night with wins over top contenders, while Young Fisher withdraws and Len Rowlands steps in.
April 5 Boston light heavyweight Jack Renault faces Pittsburgh's Harry Greb at Arena Montreal tomorrow night. Other bouts include Sammy Morris versus Tommy Conroy and Jack Sherman against Young Jack Sharkey.
Tommy Flanagan of New Bedford outpointed Steve Nolan of Fall River in the feature bout at the Casino A. C. The 10 round decision saw Flanagan press with a left jab and infighting to secure the victory.
The East Boston fire nine known as the Sunshines defeated the Sham rocks scrub nine 19 to 15. Dana pitched and struck out 11 while McPhee added a home run and Dana also homered. The Firemen scored first with one run in the third inning.
Malden High coach Jack McDonald will test baseball candidates in a preliminary session today to sharpen skills before Saturday’s league opener. Revere High to provide the warm up. Cambridge Latin schedules a practice with Harvard yearlings tomorrow afternoon as Leander McDonald’s squad shows mid season form. Somerville faces the Cantabs on Saturday with tough Cantabs infield.
Dartmouth baseball fell to Maryland 8 to 7 in a midweek game. Maryland built a lead then withstood a late rally by Dartmouth to secure the win.
Promoter DeRice of Portland promotes Parker versus Maxwell in a Pine Tree A. C. Portland clash. The show drew interest after Parker’s recent battles and comes as boxing bets place large sums on Carpentier Dempsey talks.
Waterbury golfer B P Merriman matched 36 hole total of 155 to tie Perry Adair for low in the qualifying round of the North and South amateur championship at Pinehurst. Adair led after a 73. Merriman’s 82 in the second round left him one shot behind, with a final edge in the wind affected scores.
Charley Beecher of New York defeats Freddy Jacks of England by decision after a 15 round bout in Brooklyn. Beecher weighed 124 1 2 pounds while Jacks tipped the scales at 125 1 2.
Havana April 5 The eighth international chess game between Dr Emanuel Lasker and Jose R Capablanca was drawn with no new moves after the first half. The game, adjourned after 30 moves, resumed Sunday night.
In Wichita Falls Texas reports of a Tigers victory over a Texans lineup surface with fragmented names like Davis Middleton Manion Woodall Marshall Floyd Kroh and Kitchens tied to the event. The noisy OCR muddles the lineup and score details.
Big Joe Oeschger pitched a complete game nine innings to shut out Alabama 4 to 0 on April 5 in Tuscaloosa. The Braves ace looked sharp and fueled expectations he will start the National League championship season a week from tomorrow against Brooklyn at Braves Field.
Bostonese triumph over the University of Alabama sextet as Walter Barbare and Billy Southworth spark a sixth inning rally. Al Nixon, Walter Holke and Tony Boeckel contribute hits and runs in a tight, well played ballgame marked by student bands and campus color.
A historic listing details various baseball batteries and lineups from cities including Knoxville Greenville Philadelphia St Louis Mobile Atlanta Chattanooga Fort Worth with teams such as New York Nationals Philadelphia Americans Baltimore Internationals and Pittsburgh National noted across April 5 and 6 with players like Douglas Renton Snyder Eckert Styles and Schang among others.
Edwin H. White of the Holy Cross Lyceum New York who placed fifth last year is among the entries received at the B A A clubhouse. White was a feared competitor but faded near the finish in the closing yards last Patriot's Day. Also listed are Otto Alensis Quincy and Henry Noyes Boston.
In New York on April 5 Lou Bogash of Bridgeport defeated Jimmy O Gatty at the Pioneer Sporting Club. A sharp right hand to Gatty's chin ended the bout in 30 seconds of the 13th round, with the referee assisting Gatty to his corner. Gatty had been counted in the 11th and 12th rounds before the finish.
The last semi pro Notre Dame baseball team of Roxbury seeks games with strong teams in Massachusetts away from home. Preferred opponents include Douglas Shoe Brennan Shoe Woven Hose Apsley Rubber Company of Hudson St Alphonsus and Der ry town teams. Address Manager James T Penning 510 Hyde Park Avenue Roslindale.
All reserved seats for the American league opener on April 21 and the first Sunday game on April 24 in Cleveland have been sold. St Louis will be the opponent for both games.
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