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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
14
William J. Honey Mellody reflects on defeating Joe Walcott to claim the world heavyweight title. He discusses training choices, management changes, and the six week rematch plan, detailing camp life with mother and trainer Yankee Mack at Diamond Hill and Natick routines.
The narrator notes going it alone as a boxing figure faces a pivotal Camden era. A former rival manager era is contrasted with the need for a strong handler. A Natick camp on Lake Cochituate hosts a bag punching platform and weighing machine while his mother cooks and Yankee Mack is present.
C B Cochran, a British promoter, arrived on the Mauretania and planned to offer a substantial sum to stage a world heavyweight championship between Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey. He aimed to meet Jack Kearns and hinted at France or Britain as venues with a long match to showcase both fighters.
The Arlington High School hockey seven postponed its opening Interscholastic game against the alumni septet due to a rough snow covered pond surface and freezing ice on Spy Pond. Manager Edward Butler said the game will likely be rescheduled for New Year’s morning January 1 1920 at 7:36 PM.
An Irish Gossoon from Roscommon threads a path toward Joe Beckett the present king of British heavyweights. The pursuit hints at a bold bid to claim Beckett’s crown if someone else does not beat him to it.
The piece recalls Honey Mellody's career with fights against Terry Martin and Joe Walcott at the Chelsea Pythian rink, noting his training habits and courage. It discusses Tunney’s exploits in France and a Jersey City bout with Bob Pearce, and cites George McDonald on Pal Moore and Jimmy Wilde in London.
The Roscommon trained Jeff Coffey from The Bronx is poised for a British heavyweight run after year end. He eyes a Beckett clash if politics permit a British boxing invasion, with Coghill and Goddard cleared first. Coffey, in prime form at 29, expects to move abroad until spring, then return to America if barred from Britain.
Jack Ward of Elizabeth New Jersey defeated Stanley Hinkle of Philadelphia in the star bout at the Cambria A C in Philadelphia. Other results: Charney O Neill defeated Texas Taylor. Jack Brady and Whitey Baker fought Lonerg to a draw. Andy Devers beat Jim Ballon. Johnny Dougherty was runner up to Tommy Warren. Jimmy Jordan knocked out Sharpy Shannon in the first round.
Eddie Revoire of Philadelphia defeated Herman Miller of Baltimore in the main event. Otto Hughes defeated Frankie Baker. Tyrone Costello and Happy Jack Mc Williams fought six rounds with even honors. O'Donnell outpointed Joe Jackson, Joe Stewart stopped Kid Marine, and Kid Emanuel stopped Charley McKee in 65 seconds.
Arlington Bowlers entertain Maugus Club at the Arlington clubhouse by Spy Pond this evening in a Newton Bowling Yeagus match.
Paris reports featherweight champion Coponthieu knocked out British champ Tandy Lee in the seventeenth round last night. Commentary notes referee Corri allowed Moore to continue after warnings. Also included are opinions on Pat Moore, Jimmy Wilde, and Moran comebacks with related boxing chatter and bout changes in Newark and Marlboro plans.
Baseball star Babe Ruth remains firm on a $20,000 salary demand for the next season. The report notes it is early, with no immediate action expected as discussions continue and teams prepare for future developments.
New York, Dec 25 The Boston Marathon course from Ashland to Boston will be the official test for American marathoners aiming to represent the country in the Olympic Marathon at Brussels next summer. The A A U has not fixed the tryouts location, but the Ashland to Boston course of 25 miles is favored for the April selection.
The Boston Marathon remains the official tryout for American long distance runners for the Olympics. Past winners and top finishers from Boston have shaped selection decisions for London 1983 and earlier Games. Notable runners like Hayes Morrissey Sockalexis and Strobbino upheld American Marathon prestige amid international competition.
Racing card lists seven races with purses from 600 to 1500 added. Winners include Douglass Fairbanks in race one on Fort Churchill at five furlongs, Dagdadine in race three and Sesanta in race six, with Cromwell and Baby Cal taking other events. Notable runners: Rhadames, High Gear, Money, Hubbub, Lackawanna, Glendora names appear among placings and speeds.
Due to cold and snow the Concord Rifle Club did not hold its Christmas outdoor shoot today. No outdoor shoots will occur until Patriots Day, April 18. The club plans to move indoor shooting this winter and its annual meeting for officer elections is scheduled for early next month.
A satirical mix of social quips on movies versus baseball, hotel life, and public spending. Notes on six day races for gifts, promoters urging Americans to follow Marquis of Razzberry rules, and jokes about film pie comedies and hotel prices.
Joe Welling of Chicago defeats California lightweight Joe Benjamin in six rounds at Olympia Rink Philadelphia. Benjamin, coming off a Newark setback, lands a few jabs but is outpointed as Welling dominates after a tame first round.
Grappling fans packed Mechanics for a strong turnout as indoor wrestling showcased its appeal and proved an energetic indoor sport with notable attendance.
In Philadelphia on Christmas Day a 26 round program featured three knockdowns. Johnny Ray of Pittsburgh outpunched Harry Carlson of Boston, while other results saw Warl Puryear of Peoria outpoint Mickey Russell, Joe Borrell defeating K. C. Samson, and Hughey Hutchinson beating Jimmy Walker. Harold Farese stopped Artie Root twice to win five rounds.
The Arlington Boat Club holds its annual gathering tonight at Robbins Memorial Town Hall Arlington starting at o oclock with a ten piece orchestra. Committee members include George H. Rice Parker Webb Everett Smith and B W Vesey.
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