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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
10
Nostalgia note on plans for a National regatta at the Charles River and memories of old racing. Then a sports chat rounds up boxing manager feuds, baseball disputes on rules and a Babe Ruth career question, ending with a runner on first forcing a play at second.
The dispute centers on Georges Carpentier whether he saw front line or aviation service and if he was wounded. A given ages 20, 5 ft 5 in, 150 lb. A proposes a mixed boxing wrestling bout between equal boxers of same weight and age.
Braves arrive back in the wigwam ready to push their pennant bid. Irred Mitchell’s squad posted six wins seven losses in the West amid battles with the Pirates Reds and Cardinals. They’ve matched Pirates and Giants in tight race as Phillies set up single and doubleheaders at Braves Field this week.
Marblehead Aug 10 The Boston Yacht Club hosted the largest regatta harbor fleet, 202 boats across 34 classes. Crowds lined Marblehead Neck as Boston area boats dominated, with Corinthian Yacht Club contesting later days and Welch cup awarded to Manchester 117-foot class after beating Cohasset Yacht Club.
In New York on August 10 Marty Cross brother of Leach Cross fought Paul Doyle in a slugging 10 round bout. The judges awarded Doyle the decision as his wicked left hand powered the victory. Cross opened bleeding from a broken nose in the eighth but Doyle pressed on. About 15 000 fans watched the match with Doyle weighing 144 pounds and Cross 144 1 2 pounds.
Medford defeated Arlington 10 to 2 at Spy Pond Athletic Field Arlington last evening. Medford pitcher allowed three hits while Arlington used two hurlers.
A string of brief items from small towns and suburbs covers oddities from a Linotype union cheer to a bike riders’ protest. Highlights include a town druggist offering a stomach pump with every pint and a police probe into a library’s inside pages.
In COPPER Oregon county papers halt due to woodpulp shortage impacting production. Reports claim overproduction of croquet sets disrupted the newsprint supply, while other items note local incidents and political events across states.
Crowds packed the Revere track as Charles Verkeyn, a dark horse, led from the start and won the Golden Wheel over 60 miles in 1 hour 9 minutes 28 seconds. George Wiley chased fiercely, trailing by a lap but never quitting the duel in the final miles.
Charley White of Chicago and Johnny Dundee staged a fierce 10 round draw at the Bronx Boxing Drome before 15 000 spectators. White landed the cleaner blows though Dundee pressed the action and produced several heated exchanges across rounds three to nine.
Champion Johnny Wilson and Bryan Downey of Cleveland signed by Armory A A of Jersey City. Purse totaling 35 000 with Wilson set to receive 20 000. Labor Day bout uncertain due to doubts over gate. Local interest limited. Wilson favored to beat Downey again.
The annual Father and Son open at Winchester Country Club drew 36 pairs. Notable standings include E. H. and H. EB. Robertson of Meadowbrook with 85, P. B. and G. B. Elkins of Winchester at 88 15 73, and E. B. and E. G. Richardson of Moonesnock at 93 20 73. The North family drew attention with Howard M. North and his fifteen year old son competing in other rounds.
Dempsey backs Carpentier to beat Gibbons as experts debate winners. Reports detail Journee's quick loss to Reich and plans for Dowd to replace Burke against Jamieson. Other matchups include Clinton vs Frazetti and Kansas vs Bova with Shaw and Murphy undercard intrigue.
Big turnout at Manchester by the Sea as 64 pairs enter the Essex County Club invitational four ball. Winners advance to tomorrow’s first division. losers enter a second division. Close matches prevail with notable play by Van Arsdale Davis Ouimet Chase and others. two ties reach 19th hole.
New York rider Midget Smith won a judges decision over Young Montreal of Providence after ten rounds in bantamweight action. Smith floored Montreal once in the first round for an eight count, while Montreal battled with a right leg ligament injury and limped through the rest of the bout.
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