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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1921

Page

21

N E Bantamweight Prestige On The Line In Arena Fight

Washington notes a brisk card highlight with Pennock and Russell facing Griffs in a tense arena clash as Duffy’s Boston team struggles against a stronger Senator lineup. Harris, O Rourke, Rice, and Shanks shine for Washington while Boston’s pitchers falter and fielding wobbles dampen the contest.

Pennock Alan Russell Russell Fullerton Duffy Senators Harris O'Rourke Duffy Lewis Sam Rice Shanks Washington Boston Schacht Vitt Sox Milan Rice Lewis Seibold MelInnis Collins Scott Mike Menosky O’rourke Charrity Judge Menosky Red Sox Ruel Foster Karr Chief Myers Young Fullerton Myers Eeeeesene AB Eneee Harris Eereee Gharrity E. Vitt Leibold Rf McInnis Hiller McInnis Ris O’ Rourke O' Rourke Byrns Schacittcher Uampires Moriarty Connolly

Postal workers hold grand cabaret and dance show

More than 1000 Local 100 members and friends gathered at Convention Hall for an elaborate Boston cabaret and dance. Postmaster Roland M. Baker, Alfred H. Cullis, and John E. O'Brien attended with the general committee led by John A. Kelley and Edward F. Fitzpatrick arranging the event.

National Federation of Post Office Clerks Convention Hall Boston Roland M. Baker Alfred H. Cullis John E. O’brien John A. Kelley Edward F. Fitzpatrick William A. Collins George H. McManus

Indians Edge Browns In Low-Scoring Game

Cleveland comes from behind to defeat St Louis 12 to 0 in a double barbed score line. Sewell Garnier and Sewell lead with multi base hits and home runs while Garber, Sewell and Stevenson contribute key runs.

Petty Odenwald Burwell Cleveland St. Louis Sewell Gardner Williams Wood Severeid Sewell Garber Gariner Stephenson Graney Johnston Burns Gerber Gleason Sisler Mails Sotheron Cullop Maily Morton Coveleskie Speaker AB _ R PO. A. Ff LU Jamieson Seeee Seg A Evans Seer Byrne Elmer Smith O'Neill Malis Lamb Severeld

Strangler Lewis Headlines Wrestling Show At Arena

Promoter George Tuohey moved the all star wrestling card to Wednesday night at the Arena headlined by Strangler Lewis. Jack Sampson may meet the champ, with Jimmy Londos also billed and Cyclone Burns or Franz Gerhardt possible in a third bout as John Pesak withdraws due to eye infection. The date change aims to please fans.

George Tuo~hey Lewis Arena Jack (Orlando) Sampson Jimmy Londos Tuohey John Pesak Cyclone Burns Franz Gerhardt

Yale and Penn Row in Derby Practice Duel

Yale and Pennsylvania crews rowed the Housatonic in Derby for a prep by the first and second varsity eights. The Quakers arrived in New Haven, trained at Yale boathouse, then raced a half mile with Yale focusing on conditioning. Coach Nickalls moved Larry Gardner to No 4 in Yale second eight.

Derby Conn Yale Pennsylvania Housatonic New Haven Y Club Yale Boathouse Clark Guy Nickalls Larry Gardner Gardner Meriden High School

Southworth Named Braves Captain in 1921

Little Billy Southworth was appointed captain of the 1921 Boston Braves by Manager Fred Mitchell. He succeeds Rabbit Maranville, who moved to Pittsburgh in exchange for Southworth, Fred Nicholson and Walter Barbare. Nicholson had four safe hits in four at bats yesterday.

Washington Boston Red Sox Walter Johnson Schacht Duffy Pennock Alan Russell Billy Southworth Boston Braves Fred Mitchell Rabbit Maranville Pittsburg Southworth Fred Nicholson Walter Barbare Nicholson

Nearly Pulled Off Siegel Shevlin Fight

The planned bout between Ed Die Shevlin and champion Nate Siegel stalled in a gym scene at Scenic Temple. Siegel’s manager George Carter rebutted claims of fear and signaled readiness to box any time. Shevlin’s mentor Billy Hendersen blocked in gym sparring, vowing to sign to fight Siege for the title when proposed.

Eddie Shevlin Nate Siegel Scenic Temple Siegel Commonwealth Club Shevlin George Carter Carter Nate Billy Henderson

Doyle Stops Eddie Kelly in Lynn Ring Bout

Paul Doyle of Boston and New York defeated Harlem Eddie Kelly of Gotham at the Casino A. C. Lynn in the eighth round when the referee stopped the fight deeming Kelly outclassed. Weeks earlier in Worcester Kelly had won the decision over Doyle despite local reporters favoring Doyle.

Paul Doyle Boston New York Harlem Eddie Kelly Gotham A. C Lynn Doyle Kelly Worcester

Tigers Open Up Beat White Sox in Rainy Opener

Detroit overcame a drizzle to win 6 to 5 over Chicago in the opening AL game. Heilmann delivered a ninth inning single after a seventh inning rally. About 20,000 spectators watched despite the rain.

Tigers White Sox Detroit Heilmann Chicago

Commerce High routs Brighton in season opener

The High School of Commerce beat Brighton High 10 to 1 in seven innings at Blodgett Park yesterday afternoon. Commerce exploded for six runs in the fourth inning led by catcher Cramer with four hits. Nolan starred for Brighton as the shortstop.

Commerce Brighton High School of Commerce Brighton High Blodgett Park Cramer Nolan

Captain Swift Leads Wesleyan Tennis Team

CAPTAINS WESLEYAN NETS MIDDLETOWN Conn April 14 Robert P Swift of New Britain Conn has been elected captain of the Wes leyan tennis team for this year Swift has played on the varsity for three years He is a senior and is a member of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity.

Middletown Conn Robert P. Swift New Britain

Americans Rally to Beat Yankees 4 3 in Close Game

Philadelphia Americans defeated the New York Yankees 4 to 3 in a hard fought game. Hawks' pinch hit put New York ahead in the seventh before Philadelphia answered in the ninth on a Perkins triple and Welch and Dykes singles. Rommel pitched well with strong outfield support.

New York Philadelphia Yankees Hawks Quinn Perkins Welch Rommel C. Walker Galloway Rommell A. E Fewster Ruth Pipp Bodie Ward Eeere Seete Schang McNally Eeeereneeet Hoyt Belle Philadelphia Dykes Fawster Meusel Bart Behan Nallin Wilson Dineen

Eddie Shevlin to Meet Barney Adair in Carlyle A C Fight

Eddie Shevlin faces Barney Adair of New York in a 10 round main bout at the Grand Opera House part of Carlyle A C. The card also features two eight round bouts Young Delaney versus Tommy Murphy and Mike Brennan against Larry Malin with two sixes Gimpty Coughlin versus Young Ketchell and Johnny Ford versus Johnny Marto.

Eddie Shevlin Barney Adair New York Carlyle A. C Grand Opera House Adair Shevlin Dartmouth Young Delaney Hyde Park Tommy Murphy Cambridge Mike Brennan East Boston Larry Malin South End Gimpty Coughlin Newport Young Ketchell Johnny Ford Johnny Marto North End

Bantam bout in Boston arena sets up two scrappers

Pete Herman and Montreal’s Young Montreal head a lively night of boxing at the Boston Arena. The bout is expected to be competitive with both fighters in good form. Tonight’s prelims feature Kid Kansas vs Frankie Brogan and others as Providence and nearby towns send a large fan contingent.

Boston Pete Herman Montreal Boston Arena Norman Herman Jim Higgins Olympia London Frankie Daly New Orleans Temple Gym Providence Arena Woonsocket Kid Kansas Frankie Brogan Lawrence George Gilligan Salem Eddie Barcelli Quincy Red Chapman Chelsea Mike Malia South Boston

Dundee Wins 10 Round Bout at National Sporting Club

Mike Dundee defeated Jack Murray by decision after ten rounds at the National Sporting Club in Brooklyn. Dundee built a wide margin over Murray through the bout, with Kid Thomas and Tony Marto ejected for stalling.

New York Mike Dundee Jack Murray National Sporting Club Brooklyn Dundee Kid Thomas Tony Marto

Gibbs Wins Tight 10 Round Victory in Lowell Bout

Joe Gibbs of Woonsocket edged Johnny Avilla in a 10 round decision in Lowell. Joe Melanson of East Boston won over K C Kelley in another 10 round bout.

Lowell Joe Gibbs Woonsocket Johnny Avilla Joe Melanson East Boston K. C. Kelley

Deputy Chief Ring Granted Pension After Board Action

Deputy Chief Edward W. Ring, long time Somerville fire department member, was placed on the pension list by the Board of Aldermen at last night's meeting.

Edward W. Ring Somerville Fire Department Board of Aldermen

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