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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
21
Chicago defeated Cleveland for the third straight time as Bens pitched superbly and allowed only five hits, three of them by Lajoie. Manager Avis debuted for Cleveland but was unpracticed.
Rain halted a Detroit St. Louis game in the sixth inning after Detroit led six to one. Cobb homered with two on, and Crawford Delehanty Wallace Mullin Gainor Pratt were noted in mixed play as the score stood at the end of five innings.
Packey McFarland of Chicago faces British lightweight champion Matt Wells in a Madison Square Garden bout. The no title matchup draws big East attention as McFarland appears favored on paper while Wells seeks an upset in a battle framed as one of the era’s notable ringside attractions.
Tonight at the Garden A C a 15,000 crowd is expected for a 10 round no decision bout between McFarland and George McDonald. McFarland earns 1000 per round to total 10000 with 50 percent of gross to the club and 50 to McDonald, plus a 25 percent share in moving pictures. Both weigh about 140 pounds in welterweight class and each has faced top contenders since 1904.
Boxing card at the Central Athletic Club features lightweight elimination bouts among Massachusetts youths and a main event pairing Jimmy Walsh of Boston against Chicken Roskin of New Bedford. Matches include McAuliffe versus Dow, Russell versus Donnelly, Flynn versus Flanagan, and Curtis versus Walcott, aimed at showcasing regional talent.
Hartford April 25 The Franklin and Marshall nine defeated Trinity 38 to 1 in a college baseball game.
Harvard baseball overwhelmed Maine 11 to 1 as Felton led the pitching and the Crimson tallied nine hits including three doubles and three triples. Harvard opened with one run in the first, five in the second, three in the fourth and two in the sixth, while Maine broke through only in the final inning for a lone hit and run.
Reader notes speculate on a hypothetical tank sized to hold the Atlantic Ocean with each side 43 percent of a mile long. Other tidbits claim most birds migrate at night and rest by day. The text also claims the electrical industry saw a 15 percent rise last year.
The Athletics beat the New York Highlanders 5 4 in 13 innings in Philadelphia. Oldring drove in the decisive run after Collins sacrifice and Ford wild pitch, Street misplayed a throw at third. Hartzell left after colliding with Daniels. game featured close pitching by Russell Ford and Chief Bender.
The Harvard crew arrived in Annapolis Md to row against the Midshipmen's second crew on Saturday and stay at the Naval Academy as guests of the Midshipmen. They held a good practice spin this afternoon with excellent water conditions under Coach Stevenson.
Dartmouth overwhelmed Bowdoin 22 to 2 in Hanover with 18 hits. Home runs by Daley Donahue and Gammons. Spillane two three-baggers. Bowdoin’s Skofield had a three-base hit. Hallet held Bowdoin to four hits and 12 strikeouts.
Johnny Mooney appointed by Pilgrim A A to run athletic programs and matchmake boxing events. His wide reach from Atlantic to Pacific promises strong cards and notable bouts in Boston at the Arena. Success depends on management allowing Mooney full control.
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