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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1910
Page
11
John R. Robinson, former sports writer and manager of Battling Nelson, argues the Johnson Jeffries showdown is fixed. He condemns Jeffries and promoters, asserts Johnson would win on a fair fight, and urges readers not to bet.
Harvard baseball arrives in Charlottesville for a Southern trip with 18 players under Coach Piper. Weather delays postpone training quarters while two daily practices planned before Wednesday's game with the University of Virginia and a second game Thursday, then Georgetown in Washington Saturday.
A planned July 4 clash at Emeryville pits Jeffries against Jack Johnson in a race for prestige and prize money. Whispers say Jeffries may be out of shape yet remains favorite in betting, while Johnson faces the lure of moving pictures profits and possible match fixes amid widespread public interest.
Tenney did not join his New York teammates for the trip home Saturday night and remained at his home in Winthrop on Sunday.
Lord and Speaker tie for six hits across three New York games. Providence opens in the Eastern league with invitations sent. Manager Collins expects a large Boston crowd. Charlie Smith aims for a strong pitching year backed by a dependable team. Doc Gessler should receive a warm reception, known for past power hitting. Charley Wagner earns credit, with Heinie Wagner widely praised for spectacular plays and consistent defense in key cities.
A field of athletic news highlights the Red Sox opener after a bunt during a crowd filled day with the Senators. Reports from Pittsburg sketch M French amid a breach tale while Gissing is involved in a disqualification. Harvard coach Quinn hails captain Little in the 22 ft 3 in broad jump and Martin Sheridan’s Irish American return is noted with 132 ft 4 in discus and hammer marks. Ted Coy of Yale is pegged as a likely all around champion with a storied football and track career and strong crew prospects.
Questionable text notes the first American Marathon held in New York under Knickerbocker A. C. Jack McDermott is named as winner with a time of 2:55:53. The 1897 B A A Marathon is described as the second event. Other items mention Providence athletic notices and baseball statistics, with scattered, unclear data on Tommy Burns and various averages.
The schedule features Jimmy Walsh and Pat Moore in a high profile no decision 10 round bout in New York on Thursday. The Armory A A A builds a strong Tuesday card with three 10 round bouts and four six round undercards. Other matches include Kyle Whitney vs Bill Hurley in Lawrence and Honey Mellody vs Young Loughrey in Philadelphia with multiple regional fighters lining up for key showdowns.
Cornell will be the drawing card at Worcester tomorrow as Holy Cross hosts the Ithacans. On Saturday Fordham, the team that defeated Yale, will play at Holy Cross.
Fort Andrews defeated W Harbor Views 10 to 5 yesterday in a fast game highlighted by a triple play. The win adds a notable defensive moment for the Fort Andrews squad.
Hockey score roundup notes tight games with Indianapolis beating Columbus 3 to 2, Toledo also 2 to 2, and Louisville 1 in a cold weather shuffle affecting teams including St Paul and Kansas City.
Harvard will row the race with the Navy on the mid week date if Bowyer does not recede from a Thursday stand. Coach Wray and Crimson officials prefer the mid week slot to avoid a wasted chance if weather interferes. If bad conditions hit Thursday the Friday or Saturday option remains possible.
Readville officials announced the eastern grand circuit area is abandoned but the $10,000 Massachusetts purse for 2 14 trotters will be run in the week of August 29 to September 8. If enough entrants appear a $5,000 stallion race may join the program.
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