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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1921
Page
13
Preparations complete for the biggest boxing show ever staged in New England at the Carlyle Club arena tomorrow night. Four big bouts feature trained contestants eager for the carnival to begin as boxing inaugurates at the new venue under local legalization.
Parker returns to his home turf to box in the final of a commercial A C tournament at the Scenic Temple. South End fans and Charley Parker supporters expect a strong showing in front of a local crowd tonight.
A long note on ground rules at the Polo Grounds explains that in American league play a ball hitting the stand allows base runners to advance one base. A recent example shows a runner reaching third after a muffed return, with a catcher’s quick recovery and a legal score. The infield fly rule now permits base runners to advance on an infield fly not caught, with out calls applying as usual.
Boxing fans from Brockton Fall River New Bedford Lawrence and other cities plan to attend the Carlyle Club event at the Arena Boston. The management removed the ice, prepared the floor and arranged extra streetcar service to handle an estimated 2000 fans with reserved seats at 1.10 dollars and no holds after noon.
In Concord on the Middlesex School rink the private school team routed the U S S Nantucket seven by 14 goals to 1. Nantucket goalie Devlin struggled as Middlesex offensive pressure produced the large margin, with a midgame substitution leaving the second string to finish.
Al Roberts of New York won the referee’s decision over captain Bob Roper of Chicago after a 12 round bout. Roberts weighed 184 pounds to Roper’s 187, outboxing his opponent while Roper’s blows looked more damaging. Some spectators voiced disapproval of the decision as Roper raised his arms in acceptance.
Promoter notes Parker, returning under Ray Cass, will face newcomer Chuck Prevey of Hartford over ten rounds. The card features eight rounders including Leo Gregory versus Johnny McGovern, Joe Kelly against Red McNeil, and Larry Costello versus Al Laymes. Club office at 28 School Street open until 6 today.
New York heavyweight Mike O Dowd comes to the Mechanics building carnival and says he will box champion Johnny Wilson anytime and anywhere He rejected a Garden fight offer preferring a fair split noting Wilson wanted about 60 percent of the house leaving him around 300 dollars
Tech student Willie Corbett of Somerville, an MIT senior and seasoned pro, headlines the Chelsea Theatre tourney finale against Jimmy Farren of East Boston in a 10 round featherweight clash. Semifinal pits Denny Glynn of Dorchester against Young Chaney of Beachmont, with two sixes pairing Fay of Roxbury versus Hankard of East Boston and Tansey of Roxbury versus Flanagan of Dorchester.
Official dates for American golf championships announced. Open July 18 to 21 at Columbia Country Club Chevy Chase Maryland Amateur September 14 to 24 at St Louis Country Club St Louis Women’s October 3 to 8 at Hollywood Golf Club Deal New Jersey Match play begins September 19 for 64 amateur qualifiers The international match starts September 5 at National Links Southampton New York Western Golf Association to hold sectional amateur championship week of July 25.
The Boston Dog Show opens on Washington's Birthday and runs three days at Mechanics Building. Eastern Dog Club president Bayard Warren says entries from major kennels across the United States and Canada will exceed previous records with about 1500 top thoroughbreds expected. Judges include leading American and Canadian experts. Entries close tomorrow with a late fee option through Feb 9. entries sent to Mr. Warren at 68 State Street.
Crowded crowd filled Mechanics' Hall for the Elks boxing carnival last night with top performers from the state and country contributing to a highly successful and unusually notable event.
Charity rally at the Home for Crippled Children drew Elks and friends in large numbers, selling out tickets and turning away disappointed spectators. The show featured top boxers from New York, St Paul, Philadelphia and beyond, raising about $20,000 for the home. Notable bouts included Gardiner stopping Kenney, Buckley defeating Noonan, Trembley over Savage, plus wrestling and exhibition matches.
Pittsburg February 2 Bill Southworth and Walter Barbare, part of the Maranville trade, express satisfaction with new Boston berths. Southworth says he preferred Pirate days but is glad to help Boston. Barbare says he regrets leaving Pittsburgh but expects a better chance in Boston.
Cambridge Latin defeated Exeter 2 to 0 in a fast game at Exeter N H Foley opened the scoring in five minutes Culhane added the second mid third period after a scramble Cantillon the Exeter goalie made several fine saves in the loss players Foley Culhane and Cantillon named for their roles in the match
Ed Lewis defeated Bill Martinson of Boston in Portland tonight using his headlock three times in succession. The bout lasted about a minute and a half as Lewis secured the decisive fall.
Andover swims to a 43 to 10 victory over Boston English High. Clark and Draper of Andover nearly lapped the field in the 200 yard race and the relay team Heck Hapgood Peeper II Wingate led Andover to win. Ferguson took the dive, Stern won the 59.4 foot plunge, and Draper won the 100 yard. Frocks with embroidered organdies for Southern wear noted.
The Springfield star Rabbit Maranville, after a sensational trade, heads to Pittsburg for 12500, with a $9000 contract plus signing bonus and a 2500 bonus. He initially resisted the move but reconsidered after the offer and talks with Barney Dreyfus. No word yet from President Frazee on the deal.
United News reports the Dempsey Willard bout delayed to Labor Day September 5. Tex Rickard, with Jack Kearns and Jess, plans a large arena possibly in Jersey City Toledo Benton Harbor or Montreal if Dempsey beats Carpentier on July 2. New York Governor Miller opposes Dempsey Carpentier in the state.
Business Manager Dan Considine and Manager Hugh Duffy failed to locate after Considine arrived and was last seen heading toward a bank. He cannot be found thereafter. The description notes a black and silver ribbon belt with a fluffy apple green chiffon frock.
The Brooklyn Dodgers add the Indianapolis team to their spring exhibition schedule. The Dodgers and Indians will clash in New Orleans on March 30 and 31.
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