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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
15
The article notes skepticism from Eastern critics about Paddock's 100 yard record time. It describes boxing and wrestling plans, match talk in Boston, and upcoming events at Scenic Temple Roxbury and other venues with local fighters and promoters detailing potential bouts and names. It also covers boxing prospects and managers seeking matches for Rhode Island and New England fighters.
Cleve Hawkins of North Adams headlines a W round feature while Joe Gibbs of Woonsocket and Joe Pangrze of Quincy meet in the 10 round main event at the Quincy Boxing Club in the Coliseum. Three other bouts are listed with Downey Roxbury and Young Palmer Boston in the semi final and Kid French vs Young Drew with Young Kelly vs Eddie Britton in the opener.
Fred Mitchells Braves rolled over the Yannigans 10 to 3 at Pillow Park with a regular lineup. Ira Townsend took the loss as the Yans were unable to slow the batters while Osceola Lacy showed promise at second base. Teddy Hawk showed versatile hitting in the Yannigans lineup and Archie Archdeacon Nixon Southworth formed a fast outfield trio.
Duffy's Red Sox defeated Rochester 8 to 0 as Sam Jones and Pennock kept the International leaguers scoreless after two innings. Foster, Menosky, Collins and Ruel led Boston's batting while Seibold made a decisive one handed catch to end the game. Attendance was about 1500 with weather delaying the crowd.
The ninth game in the Lasker Capablanca match was drawn after 24 moves in Havana. Capablanca and Lasker both secure a half point as the series continues.
Pratt announces acceptance of a two year Boston Red Sox contract worth about 12500 dollars per year. He will not report until a suitable successor is found and will join Michigan on its southern trip if needed.
Perry Adair of Atlanta defeated James Standish Jr of Detroit in a 19 hole match to advance in the North and South amateur golf championship at Pinehurst. Joe Wells of East Liverpool beat Harold Weber one up. Schlotman beat Gwaltney four and three and Gardiner White topped Newton five and three. Second round set with Mer riman Dyer Yates Adair Mead Wells White.
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh outpointed Jack Renault in a ten round match held in Montreal. Greb weighed 167 pounds to Renaults 182. In another bout Tommy Conroy of Syracuse outpointed Sammy Morris of San Francisco in a ten round lightweight contest.
Johnny Dun dee failed to appear at Marieville tonight for his bout with Mickey Walker of Elizabeth New Jersey. Joe Stefnick of Bethlehem Pennsylvania was substituted and won the bout on a second round foul when Walker struck low. In the main event Harry Martin of Providence defeated Eddie Fletcher of New York in a 12 round decision.
Critics remain unsure about Charley Paddock’s coast record claiming 93-5 seconds for 100 yards. Observers question the footage and doubt the world record equal feat until more evidence appears.
The East debates whether Paddock truly ran 93 5 for 100 yards with Maurie Kirksey close behind. Photos from the coast and timing doubt fuel skepticism while supporters cite ideal weather, track, and pitch. Paddock’s nerve and burst at the tape are praised, though questions about his start linger as readers await summer showings. The piece also notes the Boston Sunday Post Magazine Spring Love issue releasing next Sunday.
Gordon Smith of Boston won the 100 yard free, leading the New England title meet at the Boston YMCA under American Red Cross. Sid Biddell took the 150 yard backstroke, Ben Levids captured diving, and the Colton-Skinner-Green-Marsh relay team won the relay in a fast meet with the Red Cross officials present.
In Spartanburg on April 6 the Macks defeated the Phillies 8 to 0. Batter figures list Naylor Harris and J Walker for the Mack team while Causey Smith and Peters also played key roles. In Princeton New Jersey Princeton beat Lafayette 5 to 2. In Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania topped Catholic University 6 to 1.
The Early Night Force Bowling League of the Western Union traffic department held a noon banquet at Healey's Hotel to close the season. Guests included J. B. Rex and W. G. Wetmore with speeches by J. J. Mullen James F. Madigan and F. M. Blake. E. S. Mullen acted as toastmaster. Morse repartee entertained telegraphers.
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