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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1913

Page

10

Gossip of the Boxers and Boxing Events in Brockton

Brockton boxing notes include Stanley as bantam title favorite while a planned match with Morgan faltered for weight. Tommy Murphy ponders a West Coast move. Luther McCarty trains with Al Benedict as sparring partner. St Patrick’s T A Society to host open amateur boxing April 30 with 108 115 and 140 lb classes and a 125 lb special bout Carlson vs Ridge. Entries due April 28. Also notes on refereeing calls and amateur rules.

Tommy Murphy Willie Ritchie Frisco Way New York Luther McCarty al Benedict Jeff Madden Luther St. Patrick’s T. A. Society Brockton Clark Hall Ward Street Harry Carlson Walter Ridge New England Dennis J. Driscoll

Atlas A A club to host Tuesday night boxing card

Joe Eagan meets Terry Brooks in a 12 round lightweight main event at the Arena next Tuesday with Nelson versus Gallant in a second 12 round bout. Prelims feature Billy Corrigan vs George Stone and Prankie Mack vs Tommy Smith. Jack Dillon meets Bob Moha in Milwaukee in a ten round bout.

Joe Eagan South Basten Arena Boxing Terry Brooks New York Nelson-Gallant Mass Billy Corrigan Cambridge George Stone Lowell Prankie Mack Beachmont Tommy Smith Jack Dillon Bob Moha Milwaukee Dillon

Terry O'Rourke Wins From Smith at Lowell Club

In Lowell on April 25 the main bout was postponed due to gate issues. Terry O'Rourke of Lawrence earned a decision over Smith of Manchester in 10 rounds, dominating from round six with uppercuts. Earlier, Haighey of Lowell beat Ryan of Lowell in six rounds while Brennan and Hamilton of Lowell fought to a draw in six.

Lowell Lowel Social and Athletic Club Loughry Philadelphia Joe Thomas Terry O'Rourke Lawrence Smith Manchester N. H O’rourke Haighey Ryan Brennan Hamilton

Yale Breaks Open Shutout Streak in Big Win

New Haven April 25 Yale defeats Georgetown 3 0 in a cold pitching duel. Georgetown collected 10 safe hits off Scott but could not score as Yale fielding stifled every threat. Yale's timely hitting produced all runs with two produced by McCarthy on a first base pass.

New Haven Georgetown Scott Yale McCarthy

Yale Clinches Series With Georgetown In 18 to 1 Rout

Yale dominates Georgetown 18 to 1 on Easter trip clinching the series. Middlebrook and Blossom spark offense with multiple baserunners and a highlight running catch by Shugrue. Yale aims for a Penn meeting next as Penn stands as the only club to beat Yale this season.

Yale Georgetown University of Pennsylvania Quakers Elis Middlebrook Blossom Mulcahy Riddell Cornish Pumpelly Schofield Burdett Scott Shugrue

Fast times expected at Tech interclass meet

Tech Field hosts this afternoon interclass track events with freshmen favored and new additions from Coach Kan Aly. Trials show potential upsets as older athletes may place second in several events.

Tech Tech Field Kanaly

Bermuda Training Camp for Yankees Established by NY Americans

President Frank Farrell of the New York Americans plans a permanent Bermuda training camp for the team, converting the island into a year round base to prepare for the season.

Frank Farrell The New York Americans Bermuda Yankees

Athletes Flock to Penn Relays in Philadelphia

At Franklin Field on April 25 athletes from the Western universities gathered ahead of Penn relay races. Illinois Michigan Ohio State Northwestern represented by noted stars led by Richards of Brigham Young, Olympic high jump champ. Track conditions looked fast. Harvard Yale expected tonight. Dartmouth Princeton Swarthmore arrive tomorrow. Roy Mercier of Penn is ill and will not run the one mile.

Philadelphia Franklin Field University of Pennsylvania University of Illinois Michigan University Ohio State University Northwestern University Richards Brigham Young University Frankie Ellis George W Roy Mercier Mercier Old Pennsylvania George Connors Exeter Connors E. A. Teschner W. Orr C. B. Herd L. W. Williams New Hampshire Mike Sweeney

Illinois One Mile Team Poised For Strong Showing

The Illinois one mile relay squad appears exceptionally strong and should be seen to advantage. They are expected to challenge the University of Pennsylvania closely and may set a new mark before a winner is decided. Northwestern’s four mile team also looks formidable, rivaling the top colleges in the East and West. The eventual victor remains uncertain.

Illinois University of Pennsylvania Northwestern University New York Thomas Lipton Martin Sheridan Jack Eller Matt McGrath John Flanagan Simon Gillies Pat McDonald Egon Erickson Metropolitan Police Department America

Crawford to Play First and Ty Cobb Goes to Right Field

Detroit April 25 Ty Cobb reinstated prompts Sam Crawford shift to first base and regular outfield duties. Hughie High valuable on bench. Cobb excels in right field and at second base. Gainer loses grip and Hanna heals. Cobb vows to report and practice ready to play within a week if reinstatement is confirmed.

Detroit Mich Ty Cobb Sam Crawford Hughie High Cobb Gainer Mr. Navin National Commission

Cobb Signs 1913 Contract To Play Detroit

April 2 Detroit. After a two hour conference with President Navin Tyrus Cobb center fielder of the Detroit club signed a 1913 contract. Terms not released. Application for Cobb reinstatement filed with the National Commission. Both men left the room smiling and declined to reveal details.

Detroit Navin Tyrus Cobb Detroit American League Baseball Club National Commission Cobb

New York Nationals Release Goulait to Toronto Club

The New York National League club announced on April 2 that pitcher Goulait was released to the Toronto club of the International League under an optional agreement.

New York New New York Today Goulait Toronto

Old Trainer Dead

John Mackey a renowned horse trainer and longtime head of James B. Haggin's stable died today in Brooklyn from heart disease. Born in Ireland 77 years ago he came to the United States as a boy and spent most of his life in California.

New York John Mackey James B. Haggin Brooklyn Ireland California

Unknown all-rounder challenges Jim Thorpe across the border

Friend Bowie extols a hidden versatile athlete who could outshine Jim Thorpe in an all-round contest and offers to back him against the Indian if Thorpe agrees to meet.

Bowie Jim Thorpe Thorpe

Boxing Card and College Baseball Schedule

Boxing features Joe Coster Paddy Callahan Moe Allen and Pal Moore with others listed in New York Philadelphia San Francisco and Brooklyn. College baseball shows Harvard Colby Yale Pennsylvania Dartmouth Amherst Williams and more across multiple campuses.

Joe Coster Paddy Callahan Brooklyn Moe Allen Pal Moore New York Bob McAllister Paddy Lavin San Francisco Louisiana Kid Williams Philadelphia Harvard Colby Corie Yale Pennsylvania Ew Haven Portmouth Maine Hanover Princeton Brown Providence Holy Cross Tufts Worcester Williams Massachusetts Agricultural Williamstown Amherst Wesleyan Worcester Polytech Springrh Y. M. C. A. College Springfield Rhode Island State Boston College Kingston R. I. St. Anselm's Dean Academy Franklin

Washington team fields nifty pitching staff

Clark Griffith's Washington team features a pitching rotation of Johnson, Groom, Hughes, Cashion, Engel, and Gallia as a strong unit.

Weather eye on Pennsylvania relay carnival at Franklin Field

This afternoon at Franklin Field Dartmouth and Pennsy duel for the two mile college relay title while Chicago and the Quakers meet in the mile. Harvard's J O Johnstone faces Alma Richards in a high jump showdown as others aim for top class marks. The piece notes missing teams Cornell and the crack B A A relays.

Franklin Field Dartmouth Pennsy Chicago Quakers J. O. Johnstone Harvard Alma Richards

Two Home Runs Highlight World Series Rivalry

In the World Series between the Red Sox and the Giants two home runs were hit: one by Larry Gardner and one by Larry Doyle. A. W. Richards won the Olympic high jump title at 6 feet 3.9 inches. Christy Mathewson has left the

Red Sox Giants Larry Gardner Larry Doyle A. W. Richards Christy Mathewson

Batters Earn Hits On Fielders' Choice Rule Change

American League batters will be credited with hits on certain fielders' choice plays under a notice from President B B Johnson. Scorers are to award hits when runners are on base and the batter reaches first on a play to retire a runner near home with no error by the defense, as in the example with runners on first and second where the batter beats the play to reach first.

Johnny McGraw McGraw Worth Dorchester A. A Upham’s Corner Herbert Coles Exeter Street Atlas A. C Washington Street St. Botolph Street Revere Joe Lorden St. Mary’s Gymnasium Cambridge Chicago B. B. Johnson

England Polo Team Selected for International Cup

England's polo team for the international polo cup on Long Island in June was announced. Walter S. Buckmaster will captain the team, joined by Captain R. G. Ritson, Captain Noel Edwards, Captain Leslie St. George Cheape, F. M. Freake, Lord Wodehouse, and Captain Lockett.

London England Long Island Walter S. Buckmaster Invaders R. G. Ritson Noel Edwards Leslie St. George Cheape F. M. Freake Lord Wodehouse Lockett

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