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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
17
Eddie Shevlin faces Kloby Corcoran in Lawrence for the New England welterweight title. Both are comeback stories with strong pro records and recent retirements noted, each highlighting time in service with Uncle Sam as a factor in their return.
J Poughkeepsie New York August 20 1919 Thomas W Murphy dominated the first day of the Grand Circuit meeting at Poughkeepsie by driving home three winners in the four events in which he entered.
Cleveland toppled Boston 5 to 2 as Sam Jones scuffled with erratic pitching and fielding. Uhle stifled the Red Sox with controlled work while Cleveland capitalized on several misplays and timely hits including a three-base Speaker shot.
Lawrence fans back rival Shevlin in a big welterweight clash with Kirby looming as possible Britton title challenger. Kloby pressures Britton’s circle and weights are locked at 133 135 pounds as Lawrence masses pack O Sullivan Park with anticipated gate around 15000.
Chicago defeated Washington 10 to 3 as Cicotte shut down the visitors with strong innings. Hits clustered in key frames including a fluke homer by Picinich in the sixth and a misplayed ball that rolled to center. Felsch was involved in a tricky play at the plate.
A large crowd attended the Bay State Circuit meeting at Combination Park. Minor Hal, favored in the 2:10 pace, outlasted rivals in the final heat to secure the win, with Proud Peter and Amy also delivering strong performances in their respective finals. The program also featured 2:15 and 2:28 trot divisions with purses around $400 to $1009.
The Poughkeepsie reinsman drove Royal Mac and Direct C. Burnett to easy 2:06 straight heats in The Knickerbocker and The Hudson Valley, then won the 2:20 trot with Doctor Nick. Peter Worthy captured the 2:12 trot after a hard battle with Lake Riddell, which broke through to take the second heat by inches. Prince S. won the 2:15 trot for amateur drivers.
New York defeated St. Louis in both sections of a double-header 5 to 2 and 4 to 1. Toney pitched well in the first game as the Giants capitalized on St. Louis mistakes. May started the second contest, giving up four hits in seven innings amid wildness that let three Giants score after reaching base by hit or walk.
The sixth round of the trophy tournament goes 18 holes handicap medal at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington on Saturday afternoon. The winner of this and five prior rounds advances to the final round on September 27. Next Saturday also brings more matches in the president's trophy tournament.
Nate Seigel a 22 year old from Revere displays two World War I souvenirs around Boston to show his pride in service. Athletics at the Kent School note he was today appointed coach of the Trinity College football eleven.
Seigel earned a silver watch from a German soldier he aided after a trench raid and was awarded a boxing medal as champion of the 82d Division. He fought seven army bouts, winning all, and eyed the Kloby winner for a future title. He prepares for a bout with Billy Duffy at Commercial A. C. tomorrow.
Ad Wolgast former lightweight champion sues wife Mildred to quit title to five Venice California lots valued about 50000 dollars claiming the property is his separate estate He says court action is necessary after years of chaotic affairs stemming from his confinement in a Wisconsin sanitarium and his wife’s claims of incompetence The suit seeks to place the title exclusively in his name to sell the property and named offers have been refused due to the wife’s claim
Residents along Spyr Pond in Arlington report a suspected poacher shooting ducks placed by the State. A by law bans shooting within the town limits and Arlington police have received the complaint.
Hartford announces the retirement of George S. Buck after nine years as mathematics instructor and director, ending a long tenure with the local educational establishment.
The largest weekday crowd of the season attended the Braves vs Reds game at the Home of Big Surprises. George Stallings must calm the team as they struggle with stage fright before bigger crowds.
Rabbit Maranville entertained mournful fans by stealing two bases after a late sequence with two down in the ninth. Gowdy followed with a hit, and Maranville scored with a handspring after crossing home plate. Gowdy then stole second and third, and Hank slid into second to avoid using foot brakes.
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