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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1913

Page

11

Cutler Loses to LeMarin in Boston Wrestling Match

In a three hour six man event the Chicago heavyweight Charley Cutler was defeated twice by Constant LeMarin of Belgium in consecutive falls. Cutler threatened LeMarin with a strangle hold but failed to finish, as LeMarin pinned him with a body lock and fall lasting 17 minutes 45 seconds.

Charley Cutler Chicago Zbyszko Constant LeMarin Cutler Boston LeMarin Charles le Marin

Wrestling Show Delivers Fast Heavyweight Bouts in Boston

In a crowded Boston arena spectators watched LeMarin defeat Cutler in a hard fought main event while Lurich won two straight falls over Pleistina. The show featured staged alternation to prevent delays and drew more than 4500 fans amid lively crowds and mixed reactions.

Lurich-Pleistina Cutler-LeMarin Patrick Heir Worcester George Wv. Toohey Cutler Vs LeMarin Cutler Charles Constant

Happy Comebacks Form From Boston Newsboy Ring

Rubenovitz nicknamed king of the Boston newsboys organizes a baseball nine of veteran newsie players. The lineup includes Frasca Levine Rubenovitz Helvitz Cohen Rither Jacobs Wulansky Davis. The club will face rival teams starting April 19.

Rubenovitz Boston Newsboys Newsie Charles Frasca Myer Levine Trappy C. F Oscar Helvitz Snap Cohen Hyman Rither Wolfe Jacobs Duffy Wulansky Mickey Davis Happy Comebacks

Boston College to Meet Tufts in Practice Game

The Boston College varsity baseball team will play Tufts College this afternoon at the Tufts Oval. Coaches Scanlon and Cannell aim to evaluate new material and decide which players will face Rhode Island State College in the season opener at Kingston Saturday.

Boston College Tufts College Tufts Oval Scanlon Cannell Rhode Island State College Kingston

Walsh Manager Alleges Attell Used Thumb Eye Tactics

Eddie Keevin, manager of Boston bantamweight Jimmy Walsh, filed charges with the New York State Boxing Commission against Abe Attell. He claims Attell used an eye pecking tactic with a thumb during their match last Thursday night and seeks Attell’s lifetime suspension.

Walsh Attell Syracuse N. Y Eddie Keevin Jimmy Walsh Boston New York State Boxing Commission Abe Attell Keevin

Jimmy Walsh Beats Pittsley in Ten Round Bout

In Syracuse on April 7 Jimmy Walsh the Boston bantam defeated Bobby Pittsley of Syracuse across ten rounds before about 2500 fans. Walsh used a sharp left hook to daze Pittsley and controlled the pace, winning eight rounds while two were even. Preliminary bouts saw Ah Chung knocked down by Jack Croke and Tommy Ryan stopping his bout.

Syracuse N. Y Jimmy Walsh Boston Bantam Bobby Pittsley Walsh Pittsley Ah Chung Salem Mass Jack Croke Buffalo Tommy Ryan Celestial

Chick Beats Quinlan In Six Rounds At City Hall

In Gloucester on April 7 Jimmy Quinlan of Danvers lost to Joe Chick of Fall River in a ten round boxing main event. Chick dominated from start to finish until the sixth round when the match was stopped by the referee. Semi final ended in a draw between Tommy Murray of Lynn and Young Larrabee of Biddeford Me while Bill Jackson of Salem defeated Jack Hurley of Beverly in the preliminary.

Gloucester City Hall Jimmy Quinlan Danvers Joe Chick Fall River Quinlan Tommy Murray Lynn Young Larrabee Biddeford Bill Jackson Salem Jack Hurley Beverly

Cross Country Run Nears 100 Entries in Cathedral Y M C A Event

About 100 entries expected for the 10 mile cross country run under the Cathedral Y M C A banner. The course is a Boston favorite and attracts top local runners plus visiting athletes from Canada and New York. Notable participants include Festus Madden Tom Lilley Israel Saklad and Arthur Garber from North Dorchester A A. Entries close with Terence D. Gordon 70 East Newton Street tomorrow evening.

Cathedral Y. M. C. A Boston Canada New York North Dorchester A.A Festus Madden Tom Lilley Israel Saklad Arthur Garber Terence D. Gordon East Newton Street

Smith to Coach Beacon Team in New Hampshire

John Smith, longtime figure in baseball and linked to Christy Mathewson, is hired to coach the Beacon team in New Hampshire's Manufacturers league. Formerly a Manchester police officer, he will devote afternoons to guiding the Beacon squad that won last season's championship in the New Hampshire league.

John Smith Christy Mathewson Beacon New Hampshire Smith Mathewson Christy Manchester

Baseball Results From Various Cities Today

Brooklyn Americans beat Brooklyn 8 to 7 in a tight finish. Georgetown edged Cornell 4 to 3 in Washington. Richmond routed Toronto 6 to 1 in Virginia. Atlanta crushed Rochester 65 to 4 in Georgia. New York Nationals defeated Newport News 7 to 1 in Virginia. Norfolk Americans topped Norfolk 6 to 0 in Virginia league action. Fordham College beat William and Mary 13 to 2 in New York. Michigan beat Georgia 10 to 4 in Athens.

Brooklyn New York Americans Washington Georgetown Cornell Richmond Toronto International Atlanta Rochester Newport News New York Nationals Newport Newa Norfolk Philadelphia Americans Fordham N. Y Fordham College William and Mary Athens, Ga University of Michigan University of Georgia

Bradley Out Of Game After Powder Accident

English High student Bradley will not play baseball this summer after an accident with powder damaged the tips of three fingers.

Bradley

Five New Champions Crowned at New England Amateur Meets

Five new title holders emerged in the New England Amateur Boxing Championships held at Mechanic's Hall yesterday. In the finals the top row shows Mike Sullivan East Boston 135 pound Tommy Reagan East Boston 115 pound Joe White East Boston 145 pound Charles Olsen Somerville Heavyweight. Bottom row features Barney Snyder Roxbury 108 pound and Walter Ridge Brockton 1235 pound.

New England Mechanic’s Hall Mike Sullivan East Boston Tommy Reagan Joe White Charles Olsen Somerville Barney Snyder Roxbury Walter Ridge Brockton Boston Ommy Reagan M. F. Sullivan Dan MacDonald Peter Bruno Charles Olson

New England Amateur Gloves Finals Crown Seven Winners

Seven decisive finals at Mechanics Building produced five new champions as Tom Reagan and Mike Sullivan retained titles. The 145 and 115 pound bouts featured sharp exchanges, with Charles Askins and Joe White among the headliners amid intense crowd reactions from over 3000 fans.

New England Mechanics’ Building Tommy Reagan Mike Sullivan Charles Askins Joe White East Boston Askins White

New England's 1913 Amateur Boxing Champions

Details of the 1913 New England Amateur Boxing finals with winners in 108, 115, 125, 135, 145, 158, 175, and heavyweight classes. Barney Snyder and Walter Ridge claim titles. Reagan loses a disputed decision to Pritchard. Olson defeats Flavin for heavyweight.

Local boxing roundup highlights Ridge Sullivan and MacDonald wins

In Brockton Walter Ridge defeats F McManus in 125 pounds while Mike Sullivan dominates Walter Butler in 135 pounds. Dan MacDonald of Roxbury beats B A Lavelle to claim 158 pounds and receive a gold watch as national championships set for May 6-7 in Boston.

Walter Ridge Brockton F. McManus Salem Salem A. A Mike Sullivan New England Walter Butler Boston Butler Sullivan Mike East Boston B. A. Lavelle Somerville Dan MacDonald Nova Scotia Roxbury MacDonald Bill McKinnon Lavelle Mac Dan

Harvard Man Caps Sharpshooter Title in Eastern Meet

Francis W. Capper of Brookline a Harvard sophomore and varsity shooter set a world bull's eye record at the Eastern intercollegiate shoot in Washington He captured the mark by hitting the target every time in a North Georgia Agricultural College match Capper will be awarded a medal Harvard varsity shooting rifle team won the Eastern championship with an average of 978 out of 1000.

Francis W. Capper Brookline Harvard Washington North Georgia Agricultural College Capper

Murphy Arrives for 20 Round Return With Wolgast

San Francisco reports Harlem Tommy Murphy arrives for a 20 round match with Ad Wolgast on April 19 following a draw in their last meeting. Murphy to begin training tomorrow while Wolgast has been in the city for some time.

San Francisco Harlem Tommy Murphy Ad Wolgast Wolgast

Rochester Bowing Meet Opens with Local Entries

In Rochester on April 7 the National Bowling Association began two man and individual division play with local alley entries. Hoff man and Welles led the doubles with 1129 and M. Zidel topped the singles at 619.

Rochester N. Y National Bowling Association Hoffman Welles M. Zidel

Mandot Fails To Surface In 10 Round Bout With Lore

In New Orleans at the Orleans Athletic Club Joe Mandot faced Johnny Lore of New York in a ten round bout. A newspaper decision favored Mandot while Lore supporters predicted a draw.

New Orleans Orleans Athletic Club Joe Mandot Johnny Lore New York Decison Mandot Lore

Delmont Wins Boat Portsmouth Boxing Card

In Portsmouth New Hampshire at the Riverside Athletic Club on April 7 Al Delmont of Boston defeated Joe Grimm of Providence in five rounds. Thomas of Lowell won over Jack Hubley in four rounds. Preliminary showcase featured Blacksmith Reckendorf and Sol dier Rogers from the Coast Artillery.

Portsmouth N. H Riverside Athletic Club al Delmont Boston Joe Grimm Providence Grimm Young Thomas Lowell Jack Hubley Blacksmith Reckendorf Soldier Rogers Coast Artilery

Houck Faints in Six Round Bout at Olympian A A

Willie Houck the Mr. Airy idol weakened by the attempt to reach the lightweight limit and a neck boil fainted after two rounds of a six round bout with Young Brown of New York at the Olympian A A in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Willie Houck Young Brown New York

Harvard Football Spring Practice Sets Stage for Fall Championship

Harvard coach Leo Leary leads a 45 man squad through the final spring drills as questions linger over coaching staff. With Percy Haughton possibly returning, Harvard sharpens backfield depth led by Eddie Mahan and guards veterans Gardiner Felton and Storer while eyeing key positions and staff changes.

Leo Leary Harvard Red Sox Leary Crimson Percy D. Haughton Athletic Association Haughton Charley Daly Soldiers Field Naval Service Northwestern University Harry B. Gardner Eddie Mahan Andover Har

Minneapolis Men Enter Boston Marathon

John Karlson, a local distance runner, will compete in the Boston Marathon under the Minneapolis Athletic Club in Boston on April 19. Fred Carlson, another noted Minneapolis runner, will also be entered the same day.

Minneapolis Minn John Karlson Minneapolis Athletic Club Genslinger Fred Carlson

Maine Lakes Open For Fishing As Anglers Arrive

Fishing began on Sebago Lake, Missouri, with avid Boston anglers hearing of early catches by locals. Belgrade Lakes likely to open soon, aided by mild snowless weather. Northern New England offers abundant game fish and strict conservation keeps stocks robust for spring trips.

Sebago Lake Boston Belgrade Lakes New England Maine New Hampshire

Senators 3 Giants 2 in exhibition clash

Washington Americans defeated the New York Nationals 8 to 2 in an exhibition game. Tesreau injured Engel with a line drive in the eighth inning, Engel left hand finger broken, Hughes replaced him. Batteries Demaree Tesreau and Wilson Johnson Engel Hughes and Ainsmith. Umpire Altrock. Time 1h40m.

Washington Washington Americans New York Nationals Tesreau Engel Hughes R.H.E New York Nat Demaree Wilson Johnson Ainsmith Altrock

Rehg and Miller Sold to St Paul Team

Infielder Walter Rehg and catcher Miller have been released by Pittsburgh Nationals manager Fred Clarke to the St Paul American Association team per a telegram received by George B. Lennon, owner of the local club.

ST. Paul, Minn Walter Rehg Cather Miller Fred Clarke Pittsburg Nationals St. Paul George BE. Lennon

Sands Shows His Old Tennis Form

Three matches opened the national court tennis championships at the Tennis and Racquet Club. C E Sands of New York, 1905 champion, defeated C T Russell of the club in straight sets 6 3 6 1 6 3 in a display of strong form.

Sands C. E. Sands New York C. T. Russell New Yorker

Stockton Topples Huhn In Four Set Tennis Triumph

Sands dazzled the crowd with agile court coverage and reliable returns. Russell struggled with consistency as Philip Stockton of the Tennis and Racquet Club outplayed W. H. T. Huhn of Philadelphia in four sets, 6-5, 6-4, 6-3, 8-6, overcoming light interference.

Sands Russell Philip Stockton W. H. T. Huhn Philadelphia Stockton Huhn Hahn

Gambrill Wins Narrowly in Tennis Match at Randolph Club

R Gambrill of Randolph Racquet Club beat G W Wightman of the B A A 3 6 6 2 6 3 6 4 in a four set match. Several players advanced by default including G H Brooke to Fulton Cutting and Wilson Potter to D P Rhodes.

R. Gambrill Randolph Court George W. Wightman Unicorn Star G. H. Brooke Philadelphia Fulton Cutting Wilson Potter D. P. Rhodes T. H. Frothingham Randolph G. McClure Sargent Derby Gambrill Sands Cutting Rhodes Stockton Sargent Joshua Crane Jay Gould Randolph Racquet Club G. W. Wightman C. E. Sands New Racquet and Tennis Club C. T. Russell Boston Tennis and Racquet Club Philip Stockton W. H. T. Huhn Philadelphia Racquet and Tennis Club Philadelpha Racquet and Boston Tennis and Randolp

Boston Sports Preview Highlights College Title Chase

Boston sport fans await a 3:30 showdown at Fenway as Harvard and Cornell pursue the collegiate title while Jimmy McAleer predicts another hub bunting. Johnny McGraw touts Jim Thorpe’s star potential and Billy Queal defends American distance supremacy.

Fenway Park Jimmy McAleer Crimson Doc Sexton Harvard

Marathon match and boxing trials announced in Britain

A letter from this office notes Hector McInnes and Tom Longboat set to race 26 miles 385 yards with Shrubb in the marathon. Longboat finished the distance as the Englishman collapsed just past 25 miles. National amateur boxing championships are planned for May 6 and 7 at Mechanics’ Hall with entry blanks available from the B A A Exeter Street city.

Hector McInnes Tom Longboat Shrubb Longboat Mechanics’ Balla Exeter Street City

Shakeup in Harvard Freshman Crew Reshuffles Lineup

Harvard freshman crew undergoes a major reshuffle as Coach Wray moves many rowers to the first boat. Soucy of Forest Hills and Boston Latin School returns to No 7, Potter moves to No 3, Jefferies to the second boat, Boyer up to No 4, and Gilman inserted at No 6. The new order features Chichester stroke, Soucy No 7, Gilman No 6, Schall No 4, Boyer No 8, Potter No 2, Morgan bow, Emerson coxswain Holland.

Harvard Wray Ernest W. Soucy Forest Hills Boston Latin School Potter Jefferies Boyer Gilman Chichester Soucy Schall Morgan Emerson Coxswain Holland

Sockalexis Enters Marathon With North Dorchester A A

An drew Sockalexis of Oldtown Maine, famed Indian long distance runner, joins six entrants for the B A A Marathon. Sockalexis, who last season placed second in the record Marathon and fourth in the Olympic event, seeks top honors this year alongside Peter Alteieri Melrose High J J Callan North Dorchester A A Martin Silver St Charles A A Waltham Joseph H Christon Lowell and J C C Carlson traveling from Minneapolis Minnesota.

Andrew Sockalexis Oldtown North Dorchester A. A Sockalexis Peter C. Alteieri Melrose High J. J. Callan North Dorchester

McDonough elected captain of St John’s Prep hockey team

Frank McDonough was chosen captain for next year’s St John’s Prep hockey team. He has played forward for two seasons, bringing veteran experience to the squad.

Frank McDonough St. John's

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