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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
9
Jeffries tells reporters he will fight Jack Johnson after seven weeks of conditioning. He states the bout must be in the United States, unlimited rounds, and only after Ketchel defeats Johnson. His contract runs five months with an option for five more.
Massachusetts Commonwealth Charles River Basin Commission invites sealed proposals for furnishing and erecting an iron fence along the basin wall of the Boston embankment from Cambridge Bridge to Charlesgate West in Boston. About 7000 feet of fencing. Bids due May 10, 1909 at 2 30 p m. Plans and pamphlets available April 26. The commission reserves right to reject any or all proposals.
City of Boston announces proposals for heating system installation at Longfellow School Roslindale with $3000 bond, bids due April 27 1909 at 120 Boylston Street. Also invites macadam roadway bids for Stonehurst Street Dorchester and Upham Avenue Dorchester with bonds and union wage preferences.
Pittsburg April 20 Johnson responds to Jeffries plan to return by posting 5000 in New York. He states he is the champion and will cancel engagements to meet Jeffries, who would be the challenger, not the title defender.
The debate centers on whether Jeffries remains champion after retirement and gifting the title to Hart or if Johnson holds the crown. Promoters and sportsmen weigh Jeffries condition, Johnson’s claim, and public sentiment as they expect a possible Johnson bout to settle the issue.
The column notes Deshler Welsh match collapse over desires for lavish rewards and hints at London fighter ready to challenge Sam Langford in Derby week. It lists Iron Hague versus Langford May 26 for 7000 dollars with 1000 dollar side bet, plus Britt versus Otto in Paris in May, Coulon versus Attell in Colma on June 10, and Welsh versus Frayne in New York in April.
Henri Renaud, winner of the Boston Marathon on Patriots' Day, breaks new ground as the first champion from outside Ontario New York or Cambridge. He returns to Nashua as a respected mill worker, having endured a gruelling heat aided by strong course management.
The Bohemian departs Charlestown at 10 30 for Liverpool carrying five saloon passengers and a cargo showing the current export mood. Cargo includes 750 head of cattle two refrigerators of fresh meats flour provisions lumber cotton and more. Water ballast tanks will be filled for proper draft across the Atlantic.
The note summarizes ship movements for April with arrivals and clearances. Vessels listed include Marquette, Limon, Bay City, Juniata, City of Bangor, City of Gloucester, and others arriving from Antwerp, New York, Boston, and Marblehead. Cleared ships include Bohemian and Admiral Schley. A sailing correction notes J H Devereux error. it was William Chisholm.
Everett High and Roxbury Latin battled to an 11 to 11 tie in nine innings at Glendale Park as darkness halted play. Brown and Hoyle of Everett formed a shaky pony battery but Brown delivered a tying single in the ninth with two outs and a man on base.
The world three cushions billiard match between Alfred de Oro, current champion, and challenger Tommy Hueston will be held in Chicago on May 2, 21 and 22. The bout is 150 points with 50 per night. Both players post 250 dollars side bets. winner takes all gate receipts.
Beaumont Texas April 20 J Z Gessett offered 50 000 for the Johnson Jeffries bout and Johnson replied today he would accept the offer No word from Jeffries has arrived Gessett has wired the same offer to James J Corbett if Jeffries declines
Police broke up the Longacre A. C. program in New York on April 20. Manager Mike Newman, the referee, and other officials escaped through a back window. Only minor participants were captured by officers.
Harvard track team arrived in Exeter, New Hampshire, with 45 members for a week of rest and training. Trainers Donovan and Quinn scheduled light work for all but distance runners due to cold wind. A large crowd of schoolboys watched as the Crimson broke academy records.
Concord School nearly upset Stone School but faltered late, allowing three runs in the final inning. Final score 9 to 8 with key performances from Matthews and Armstrong and a contentious late stretch.
A boys marathon race for ages 15 to 17 will be run next Saturday afternoon by the Glendale Athletic Club of Dorchester. It starts at 3 pm from the Municipal building gymnasium at Columbia road and Bird street, proceeding up Columbia road to Blue Hill avenue and Franklin Field and back. Silver cups will be awarded.
Tommy O'Toole of Philadelphia defeats Albert Delmont of Boston in twelve rounds at the Armory A. A. with referee Maffit Flaherty ruling in O'Toole's favor. Delmont showed grit and speed, but O'Toole's sharper punching and body work earned a clear, undefeated mark for the Newark-Philadelphia sport.
Phil Brock of Cleveland to meet English boxer Fred Welsh at the Armory A. A. May 4. They previously fought in California about a year ago with Welsh taking a close decision.
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