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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
9
The Crane King investigation on conditions in the near east has been sent to the American delegation in three sections. The first covers Syria, the second Mesopotamia, and the third non Arabic speaking Turkey.
The report notes recommendations on mandatories not disclosed by two commissioners after meetings with Syrian and Asia Minor delegations. Syrians favor Palestine within Syria and a United States mandate for Turkey, while French nonparticipation and British delegation abstention shape views ahead of a potential U.S. trusteeship.
Boxing gossip notes key matchups and promoters across cities. Joe Lynch favorites Pete Herman in Waterbury Labor Day bantamweight title bid while Willie Jackson eyes repeat against Johnny Dundee in Jersey City. Several bouts and promoter plans including Conlon heading to Australia and Greb facing Silent Martin in St Louis next month.
Arthur Duffey reflects on the passing of Andy Sockalexis the renowned long distance runner. The article recalls Sockalexis as one of the greatest pluggers and notes Mike Murphy’s praise of his abilities and missed opportunities in big races. It also mentions Dartmouth coach Billy Randall’s illness and Oscar Egg’s celebrated 1917 performance at Nat Butler's Revere track.
The column discusses potential matchups including Jack Donaldson and Archie Hahn in a century sprint, plans for a Labor Day prison officers outing in Lexington with a nine inning ball game, and mentions Detroit boxing law, Benny Leonard offers to meet Charlie White, and Babe Ruth’s home run hopes. It notes Lawrence’s Kirby and Shevlin talk, Bern ie Wefers’ 1895 feats, Connie Mack and Clark Griffith, and Jimmy Connolly in Worcester.
Medford under Jack Gillis hosts Winchester today at 3 15 at Fulton street grounds. Medford’s Prior and Gillis form the home battery while Waters and Flaherty play for Winchester. A fast and exciting game is anticipated as Medford aims for a return win to keep a clean slate with local teams.
In a packed venue, Adair dominated Doyle, winning most rounds and leading by three blocks after round twelve. The telecast highlighted strong rallies from Patterson and Johnston, with notable matches featuring Wille Roberts, Young Tillo, Donahue, and Dempsey as the event progressed.
The United States Marine Corps team won the national team match at the NRA meet in Caldwell New Jersey for the third straight year finishing with 3329 points at 1000 yards. The American Expeditionary Force was second with 3282 points. The Hilton trophy went to the Connecticut civilian team, sixth with 8216. The Soldier of Marathon trophy was won by Camp Presidio ROTC team 18 with 3107. Leading 10 teams listed.
Pittsfield pitcher Gary Fortune secured his 16th straight win by blanking New Haven in both games of a doubleheader. The scores were 1 to 6 and 2 to 0, with Fortune and Devine forming the battery. Fortune fanned Chief Myers once and allowed no hits in the second game.
Jake Schiffer known as the Indian Kid will fight Frankie Schoell in a 10 round bout at the Superior A. A. event. The match is set for Labor Day afternoon at Buffalo Baseball Park with a 135 pound limit at three o clock.
In Forest Hills New York on August 29 the fourth round of the national singles tournament leaves eight players vying for the title with past and present American champions joined by Australian veteran Norman E Brookes in the field.
Political advertisement urging vote for Thomas J. Giblin in the 1st Suffolk District. Includes address 26 Thurston Street.
Fanny Durack and Wilhelmina Wyle of Australia cancel their proposed tour under the Amateur Athletic Union and will return home. Secretary Frederick W. Rubien says the swimmers declined to swim in non championship events, aiming only for titles. They arrived six weeks ago and were to race tomorrow at Rye Beach in the 880 yard national championship.
Miss Molla Bijurstedt former national women's champion defeats Miss Marion Zinderstein in three set semifinal at the Rockaway Hunt Club invitational in Cedarhurst New York 6 8 6 8 6 3. Bijurstedt advances to face Mrs George W Wightman for the final tomorrow.
Bobby Dyson of New Bedford defeated Johnny Russell by decision in a 12 round bout at the Marlboro Driving Club. Harry Ah Chung of Salera drew with Soldier Howard of Boston in an eight round fight. Two preliminary bouts preceded the main card.
Major Frank Cavanaugh will coach Boston College football this season after the athletic board dropped Eddie Mahan who is overseas. Cavanaugh, formerly with Holy Cross and Dartmouth, signed a three year contract at Newton College.
Boston College appoints Cavanaugh as head football coach for three seasons. A renowned mentor, he coached Holy Cross Dartmouth and later led the Green to strong teams. He served as a major in the 101st Yankee Division during WWI and is nearing discharge to assume BC duties after a tough schedule is set.
In Harrisburg an exhibition game at Elizabethtown saw the Cincinnati National League leaders beat the Klein Chocolate Company nine 4 to 3. Batteries Bressler and Rariden, Aden, Harned and Trout contributed for Cincinnati.
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