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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1919
Page
18
Weather conditions at Braves Field forced a second consecutive postponement of baseball. Chief Stallings, hopeful at first, abandoned bold plans as the Arctic cold preserved the city in its grip and halted the celebration.
The manager ponders adding power in the outfield to spark 1919 plans and contemplates Hank Gowdy’s imminent return from military service. He expects Gowdy may be three weeks to a month away, with weather and early-season setbacks affecting Braves Field games as the Braves and Dodgers near a fourth meeting. Stallings maintains an all-season view, predicting several National League clubs will struggle once rosters and pitchers are set.
Philadelphia bounced New York 6 runs to a yet unspecified count as five singles and a sacrifice fly fueled the offense after George Smith walked Callahan in the first inning. Williams drove in a homer, doubled, singled and walked in five plate appearances amid cold wind and poor weather conditions.
Rhode Island State defeated Colby 7 to 6 in a tight battle as Fordham posted a 2 shot margin over Springfield College 5 to 2. Dartmouth 4 Ayracuse IL Rubbers 7 reflects scattered results in regional play.
Community event features local figures promoting a charity game to raise funds. Organizers urge participation, with details on timing and venue, and emphasize support for youth programs.
In cold weather conditions Minneapolis and Toledo face low temperatures while Kansas City battles Columbus and St. Paul defeats Indianapolis 7 to 1. Louisville scores 6 to Milwaukee 1 amid harsh conditions.
Philadelphia April 25 A cold gusty wind greeted athletes at Franklin Field for the first day of the 25th annual Penn Relays. Georgetown's E Legendre won the Pentathlon with 14 points, followed by Penn’s John Bartels with 20 and Missouri’s C Lewis with 21. Other events included medley relays won by Chicago and Pennsylvania, with Penn State and Dartmouth placing high in several sprints and field events. Bartels also set the standout javelin mark, and Legendre claimed the 200 metres and high overall pentathlon honors amid a day of windy conditions.
Fort Worth reports that Army nurses at Camp Bowie will begin boxing classes under instructor Harry Gilmour. The program, directed by Gilmour, starts next Wednesday and will meet twice a week.
A compact report notes a workers union action involving tobacco products and a group named Mansa Smoke. The piece references organizing activity by workers and a union framework within an industrial setting. Details on dates or locations are not provided in the readable text.
Amherst hosts Dartmouth in its second game of the season after a loss to Brown. Coach Jacklitsch emphasizes improved fielding and offense with Brisk and Cowles excelling. Pitching duties split between Clark and Nash due to Zink injury. Davison behind the plate with Maynard providing power at bat. Lineup includes Eiveleth or Phillips in right, Kames at first, Cowles at third, Maynard center, Brisk second, McNamara short, Weber left, Davison catcher, Clark or Nash pitching.
Box ing gossip and fanfest notes suggest Frankie Britt shows little enthusiasm for a match with Benny Walger. The Paris wire highlights Aleck McLean directing K of C athletic efforts in the Army of Occupation, running boxing clubs and shows across multiple cities with a mobile matchmaking system and Billy Roche as top official. Trenton hosts Herman Johnson bout drawing strong crowd and receipts. Maine and New Jersey clubs offer Britt potential bouts with Downes and Tuohey as negotiations continue.
South Boston’s Jake Ahearn, the Brooklyn dancing master, dominates Bat tling Nelson in a 12 round decision at Commercial A. C. Nelson presses early but Ahearn’s skill shows with uppercuts and body blows. Paddy Duffy halts Willie Roberts in eight in the semi and Freddie Madden defeats Phil Christie in six. Referee Conley withholds verdict on Elkin vs White.
In frigid late innings Chelsea High defeated Watertown High 9 to 4 on Watertown’s field. Smith at short for Chelsea stood out amid numerous errors. Also noted were Devaney and Hadleman among Chelsea’s scorers with solid pitching by Rubin and W. Shanahan. Attendance around 120.
Knights of Columbus hosted an all evening event at the Mechanics building in New London with vaudeville and boxing. Francis J. Ferguson organized, John L. Shea assisted. Boxing featured Young Jack Johnson versus Battling McGreavey in a 10 round draw, Greek Alger beat Larry Costello, Joe Nee beat Tommy Doherty, Pat McCarthy shaded Johnny Wilson in 10 rounds, referee called it a draw.
W H Russell of Boston Athletic Association won the national duelling swords title with three straight wins in the finals. Sherman Hall of New York A C captured the foils championship with three victories. Arthur Lyon of the Fencers' Club, New York, won the sabres, and placed second in the foils. J G Schaeffer of New York A C finished second in the duelling swords event.
Leo Giebel of New York A. C. wins the AAU national 500 yard championship in 6 minutes 23 4-5 seconds, defeating Bud Allen of Great Lakes Naval Training Station by 10 yards. Jean Bennett of the training station finishes third. Buy Victory Bonds to Disarm Armies.
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