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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
9
New York February 7 Jack Britton the 36 year old welter champion defeated his rival Kid Lewis in a decisive beating before a crowded Madison Square Garden. Britton conceded 11 years in age but dominated the bout showing superiority throughout the match.
Britton wins a hard fought 15 round decision over Lewis to retain the welterweight crown. He dominates with superior defense and steady offense, while Lewis lands only a rare scoring blow in the 14th round. An incident in round two sparked a melee as Britton protested foul play and briefly swung at a Lewis corner man.
In Salem on February 7 Paul Doyle of Boston edged Young Neill of Allentown Penn in a close decision aided by a late burst. The crowd hissed the verdict. Semifinal Charlie Shepherd of Peabody beat Freddie Warren of Boston after three rounds as Warren suffered a serious eye cut ending his bout. Joe Lereau of Salem defeated Tommy Early of Lawrence. Joe Quinn of Roxbury was knocked out in the first round by the Syrian Kid of Gloucester.
Tech sent a strong track squad to the Millrose carnival in New York after a decisive win over Harvard at the BAC games. Yardley Chittick Ollie Bartles Bill Gurney Jim Downey make up the one mile relay while Filmer Sanborn and Captain Billy MacMahon run in the Wanamaker mile and a half. Garvin Bawden is sidelined by a sprained ankle but Elmer Sanborn leads Tech with cross country prowess and aims for a top finish.
Greece has long revered wrestling and Jimmy Londos has risen to become a premier figure in the sport, gaining world recognition for his sensational mat work and status among the world’s top wrestlers.
Strong man turned wrestling star Londos, weighing 190 pounds, battles top foes as he trains for a Mechanics Building card in Boston Friday night. He vows future matches with Lewis, Caddock and Stecher after facing Paulsky, with Caddock vs Roben and Zbyszko vs Olin on the program. Promoter Tuohey’s office reports heavy demand for reservations.
Boston buzzes over a major amateur boxing carnival featuring Pittsburg and New York champions facing top local talents. Today tickets sold briskly at School Street offices for one and two dollars while promoter Bill Cuddy coordinates with Sheriff Haddock and five Pittsburg fighters expected to arrive tonight. New York entrants are due early tomorrow.
Marietta will travel to Boston to play the Boston College football team in the fall as usual after being treated royally there last year. The school has cancelled its basketball game with BC, keeping the football matchup in place for certainty.
Fred Rocque of Boston College and Chippie Gaw of MIT will officiate the Winsor cup hockey match between the B A A and the Shoe Trades Club at the Boston Arena tomorrow night. Local fans praise the early agreement on officials after fear of a pregame dispute. The Shoe Trades squad, led by Raymie Skilton, seeks victory against the speedy B A A team.
Bobby Josephs attends the Commonwealth A C event at Scenic Temple to watch the bantamweight feature between Joey Dailey of Erie and Paul De Mers of New Bedford. Dailey aims to prove his mettle in his first local appearance while De Mers brings rugged speed to threaten the bout. Semi finals pair Johnny McGovern versus Ready and two six round bouts Billy Shine versus Buddy Ryan and Johnny Connors versus Tommy Hankard in action.
Dr Emanuel Lasker world chess champion of Berlin will be allowed to visit the United States on his way to Havana for a match with Jose Capablanca next month. The Manhattan Chess Club had interceded with the State Department and Secretary Colby approved a visa after reconsideration. The ruling ends prior U S entry restrictions on German nationals in this case.
The piece notes gate receipts under $18,000 from a near 12,000 crowd, costs of boxing at the arena, and payments to Siegel, Flynn, and others. It highlights Eddie Shevlin as a top 145-pounder, possible title challenge plans, and proposed fights involving Trembly, Greb, and Trembly versus Greb with weight stipulations and a winner-take-all setup.
The piece previews a Lewiston 12 round feature with Gobar the Indian strongman and mentions a potential Marin Prestina clash with the four kings. It also covers George Tuohey’s Boston show, Frankie Fleming at the Carlyle Club, Frank Tilla versus Mickey Donovan, and a possible Billy Carney bout at the Commonwealth A A.
One man out with runners on first and third. A foul fly is caught near the grandstand. The runner on first steals second while the catcher throws to second, ruling a wild throw. The umpire rules the catcher interfered with the batsman. Ambiguities about batsman status and base occupancy follow as players advance and are put out on held bases and force plays.
Lem Green, a noted sportsman, recounts a fierce battle between two huge bucks on the Chapman sand lot near Packerville Connecticut. Ground torn up and deer hair scattered as the rivals fought, with females following the victor and the loser retreating.
Jack Dempsey planned to leave Los Angeles for New York with a stop in Salt Lake City to visit his mother. He spoke of receiving honorary membership in the Disabled Veterans of the World War earned at a benefit boxing event. B R Fitts noted the DVW has no official Legion link though some members belong to both groups.
Waterhouse, a New England champion, faced 29 opponents at the Wells Memorial event last evening. He won 16 games and drew 13, an excellent performance against many strong local players.
Melrose and Cambridge Latin meet in a decisive scholastic hockey clash at Melrose rink with first place in the league at stake. Coach George MacPheters urges Melrose after outdoor practice due to rink ice issues as Bob Clifford referees the crucial game.
Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 7. Johnnie Wilson, the middleweight boxing champion, and Joe Tiplits of Philadelphia were here today. Wilson trains for his 12 round bout with Navy Rostan at Kenosha next Thursday night and will return to Chicago tonight. Tiplits plans final preparations for a 10 round bout with Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee here Friday night.
The Carlyle A C drew a near full house with a fighting card several nights ago except for one contest. Tonight the Armory A A stages a similar program in Mechanics' building offering another action packed card for local fans.
Fulton clashes with McCreary in the feature as press run builds. McCreary vows to outfight Fulton with a close pace and body work. Sullivan meets Robinson in a long time veteran matchup while Trembly aims to land a Greb bout. Johnson set for Trembly as Collins battles McCarthy and the Armory reports strong advance sales.
Malden High triumphed over Cambridge Latin 43 to 25 at the Malden Y M A gymnasium. Winners included Cote in the 150 yard dash and Sandberg in the 200 yard dash for Malden, with Crowley taking shot put for Cambridge and L Sullivan winning the 1000 yard run for Malden.
Prof J J O Brien prominent police department instructor and ex president Roosevelt introduces jiu jitsu to the world outside Japan twenty one years ago He will be in Boston for a short time only Address 1 Marvin St Roxbury Boston Phone Roxbury 4800
Fred Fulton of New York meets Battling McCreary of Boston in a 10 round bout. Jack Sullivan of Cambridge fights George Robinson of Cambridge in 10 rounds. Eddie Trembly of Boston faces Young Jack Johnson of Boston in 10 rounds. Joe Collins of West End opposes Eddie McCarthy of Medford in a six round bout.
East Boston High dominated the East Armory meet scoring 891 3 4 points to beat Hyde Park High with 58 and Brighton High with 56 2 points in a triangular track and field contest. Individual event results show EBH stars like Cook Litzen Cathie Moynihan and Sozio delivering top finishes across sprints and distance races.
The American Legion prepares for the second annual state games at East Armory on Washington's Birthday with top track stars like Catbill Nightingale Murchison and Thomson planned to compete. Local fans are urged to reserve seats early as accommodations are limited and tickets sold fast after a blockbuster arena show. Schoolboy feats by Marsters Comins Colson Kinnaly and strong relay races highlighted the prior meet, with interscholastic events set to join the program again.
Fitchburg High coach Clarence N. Amiott confirmed October 29 as the date for a 1921 intersectional football game against West Tech High in Cleveland. West Tech previously defeated Fitchburg at Crocker Field last December, setting the stage for a rematch in Ohio next fall.
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