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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1913
Page
17
Stanislaus Zbyszko defeats Le Marin in two straight falls 55 and 43 minutes in Chicago. Gold expected to meet Zbyszko for world title on July 4. Other notes praise Ray Keating, Louis Pieper, Willie Kolehmainen, Tom Burke, and discuss Penn track prospects and boxing mispractice in Philadelphia.
The text clarifies that Larry Doyle is a right handed thrower. April 19 games were single games not a double header due to two admissions and distinct sessions. The referee’s ruling in the Zbyszko-Le Marin dispute stands. It offers guidance on wind increasing by long distance running and on disputed knockouts involving Sharkey and Jeffries. It explains base running rules on force plays and an umpire’s call on runners safe or out.
Boxing notes forecast Kilbane vs Dundee for the featherweight title at Vernon California on April 29 with Kilbane as favorite. Reports say both men near 122 pounds and in top shape, while Kilbane hints at a future bout with Jem Driscoll if victorious. Bat Nelson trains for a fight with Gilbert Gallant next Tuesday as he and wife Mrs. Nelson move to Boston.
Jim Crilley's trainee Steve Kennedy of Lawrence stops Young Britt of Pittsburg in the second round of their 135 pound main event at Unity Cycle Club. The undercard featured Young Vanty defeating Tommy Williams in the second round. Next week Joe Eagan of South Boston battles Mickey Devine of Fall River.
Baltimore 8 Montreal 1 at Baltimore. Rochester 4 Providence 2 at Providence. Buffalo 1 Newark 3 at Newark. Toronto 0 Jersey City 3 at Jersey City.
The New York Yacht Club voted to defer acceptance of Lipton's challenge to a twelve member committee. Commodore Dallas B. Pratt will chair the panel that will decide acceptance or rejection.
The New York Yacht Club and Royal Ulster Yacht Club formed committees with full power to arrange acceptance of Sir Thomas Lipton’s challenge for the America's Cup. The plan sets best three of five races starting Sept 10, 1913, with Shamrock IV and a crew including lipton’s circle. Noted members like J. P. Morgan and Cornelius Vanderbilt sit on the committees as talks proceed.
Rain and flood damage hit the opening week of the championship season costing the Reds about $20,000 and the Pirates similarly affected. Officials Hermann and Dreyfuss express frustration at the weather and its impact.
Holyoke beats Bridgeport 5 to 3 at Holyoke. New Haven loses 7 to 0 to Waterbury in New Haven. Pittsfield defeats Springfield 5 to 2. Hartford edges New London 3 to 2 in Hartford.
Pennsylvania hopes to field top college relay teams at the Penn Relays with records expected in championship relays and strong showings in special events. Standouts include Captain Howe Morgan Williams Barry Cahill and Chelsea High runners McBride Rechel Laing Fox and Vanes. English High and Commerce also field strong quartets.
The meet showcases top high jump entries led by Richards of Brigham Young University and Burdick of Pennsylvania. Other events include a pole vault headed by Wright and Wagoner, Beatty in the shot put, and Talbott and Cable in the hammer. Numerous intercollegiate stars and Olympic veterans are listed among the entrants, signaling a deep field and potential new marks.
Under Coach Sherlock the High School of Commerce relay team departs Boston at 6 p m for the Philadelphia Penn sylvania relay carnival with Baldwin replaced by Arthur Diffie due to illness The five runners are Captain Elmer Smith Alfred Beck Walter Colvin Arthur Diffie and Marcel Zutter English High and Chelsea High plan to join the trip but coach support may be limited due to funds and staffing
Time trials at Harvard Stadium produced fast marks as seven varsity runners and several field athletes prepare for the Pennsylvania relay games in Philadelphia. Notables included W. J. Bingham who won the 440 in 50.5 seconds, with R. G. Huling close behind. Bob Boyd clocked 9 37 for two miles, and Warren led the mile at 4 81. Captain J. B. Cummings Freeman and Jackson named for hurdles. Moffat and Johnstone to high jump. J. Camp and Cable the hammer thrower also slated to travel with Donovan’s squad.
Hub Perdue of Gallatin Tennessee and star pitcher for the Boston Braves will serve as master of ceremonies at Roxbury Centrals annual dance in Intercolonial Hall Dudley Street tonight. He jokes about umpiring and batting while odds favor a lively event featuring competitors such as James Hester Art Fay Tim Doherty and others.
Edwin B. Worthen secretary of the Lexington Golf Club announced a spring and early fall schedule at the club links in North Lexington opening May 3 with the annual spring handicap cup. The longer season includes 28 18 hole matches.
The South Boston Council Knights of Columbus votes to form a baseball team this season. Members include several of the state's top semi professional players, signaling a strong Peninsula council squad this year.
Among the candidates are Dan O'Flaherty the Harvard quarterback and Cambridge Latin coach, Hiker Joy the Holy Cross and South Boston High outfielder, Jim Loughlin the former Fitchburg and Rockville third baseman, Fred O'Brien Boston Latin athletic instructor, Dutch Kelly from the Maine State league, and Bill Slattery and Charlie Sullivan of the High School of Commerce.
The team lists infield contenders including Dr. Cleary of Tufts and three years of South Boston High School experience in the outfield by John Lane Charles Gardner Ranger Brady. Battery end by Fred Fitzgerald and Matty Doyle. Adrian Blowers to handle pitching with Henry M. Curry as manager and John Lane as captain. Athletic association officers John C. Carraher president Henry M. Curray secretary James F. Hoar treasurer. directors Leo H. Leary Francis J. W. Ford John E. Howard Michael J. Mulkern John J. Lane Edward J. Murray.
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