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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
13
Chicago faces potential unrest as heavyweight champion John Arthur Johnson arrives from Reno. Police refuse parade permit through streets led by two bands and 50 cars amid fears of race riots. Nighttime anger mounts in “Little Africa” district as crowds threaten to overwhelm stations and streets.
The Greater Boston Interscholastic Golf Association event at Woodland featured F. Mahan of Brookline defeating defending champion Francis Ouimet by three up with a 73. Ouimet tied the amateur course record attempt but Mahan’s front nine and homeward 2s helped him win. Ouimet led in other matches as Gleason and Knight advanced in the championship races with a slate of semi finals and contests for cups and consolation.
Authorities fear a clash as thousands of black residents gather for Johnsons arrival at the station and home. White guards face a potential mob while bands perform at Johnsons home and Pekin Theatre. A chaotic scene could disrupt moving pictures of the Chicago fight and spark prolonged trouble.
Ernest Lush formerly with the New York Nationals and recently released by Troy was signed by the St. Louis Nationals as a utility man. Sory Bachus, a right handed semi professional pitcher from Poplar Bluff Missouri, joined the St. Louis team today.
Jack Johnson revealed he fled Reno after warnings of a robbery plot at Rick's resort where he trained. He reportedly carries about $16,000 in diamonds and plans to bank cash in Chicago. Johnson praised Jeffries as a gentleman and spoke of the brutal finish he witnessed, hoping Corbett and Berger saw the danger earlier.
San Francisco will host its first 10 round boxing exhibition late this month. Promoters Jim Griffin of the Broadway Athletic Club and Louis Blot of the Metropolitan Club announced the plan after a late night agreement. Langford and Kaufman are expected to fight, with Blot lacking final permit but Griffin authorized for a 20 round contest this month. They aim for July 29 as the date, pending approvals.
A new class of professional riders debuts at the Revere cycle track next Saturday for 1 4 mile open. The Class B pros include former top amateurs like Phil Wright McCarthy Tom Connelly C R Morgan Teddy Lewis and others with Elmer Collins and Jimmy Moran set to race behind the motors in a 15 mile event and top sprinters in a half mile handicap and five mile race.
The Types defeated Criterion A A in a close contest at Locust Street Grounds. Hockman Crosby Rogers and McCarthy starred for the Typos while Sweeney Archdeacon and Kennedy led Criterion A A. Final score details show a strong defensive effort and sharp batting by both sides.
Oakland July 6 Jeffries remains silent amid criticism from M Madden and others that he was “as in” before entering the ring. His wife and brother fail to elicit statements as Mrs Jeffries notes the morning papers and Jeffries himself declines to discuss tactics. He admits his steam was gone by the fourth round and says he tried to fight but could not.
In the dispute two parties clash over Jeffries weight. A claims he never weighed more than 265 pounds while B asserts as high as 800 pounds. Jeffries remains reticent and the bolerma oxide shed no more than 268 pounds is suggested by one side.
Details from the game show the Red Sox winning the first game but losing the second, with notable hits by Wagner and L Gardner. Arellanes pitched well for New York, with Smith handling the later innings. Wolter, Laporte, Engle stole bases, and errors by New York helped Boston. Final line scores reflect 10-8 in the opener and the second game context is continued from page 12.
Philadelphia defeated Washington 8 to 2 as errors by the Senators aided the Athletics. Lelivelt and Collins stood out in defense and batting, with two runs scored on errors. Hauser, Milan, Gessler, and Baker contributed hits while Milan, Lelivelt, Collins, and Donahue stole bases. Pitchers Groom and Morgan split the loss and win amid a 1 hour 50 minute game.
Haverhill, MA defeats New Bedford 3 1 to snap an 11 game skid as sharp infield defense stifles opposing baserunners. Also Worcester sweeps Lowell Jay 9 2 and 7 2 with Anthony and Blakely shining. manager Burkett suspended for three days after altercation with umpire Connolly.
Detroit July 6 Ray defeated the Tigers 7 to 4 for the third time in as many starts. The visitors had five hits, two of which came in the fifth inning, and drove Killian from the mound. Works followed and was hit at opportune times in the late innings.
Cleveland defeated Chicago 5 to 4 in the final meeting of the year between the clubs in Cleveland. Koestner was invincible until the eighth when Chicago briefly led. Niles plated the tying run with a triple and Bemis drove in the winner on two errors and two hits.
In Brockton on July 6 two ex Boston American pitchers starred, winning both ends of a doubleheader. Lawrence defeated Brockton 7 to 2 in the opener, and Brockton edged the visitors 2 to 0 in a 10 inning nightcap, the latter arranged as a seven inning game.
In Cheyenne on July 6 Sam Langford challenged Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson to a $20,000 side bet fight in late August or September. Johnson arrived by train to Chicago and received a boisterous welcome from a 5000-strong crowd, including 1000 soldiers from Fort D. A. Russell, with flowers and handshakes. Johnson traveled with his wife and entourage, while John L. Sullivan was also aboard.
Governor Brooks in Cheyenne Wyoming said he would not permit any prize fight in the state including a Johnson Langford match. He cited Wyoming law forbidding boxing matches during the Cheyenne Frontier days and promised enforcement. He added he is not opposed to the sport but will uphold the law.
Lue Woodman, Langford's manager, accepts Jack Johnson's side bet offer of 20000 dollars for a Langford bout. If a 10 round match with Kaufman cannot be arranged, Langford and Woodman plan to depart for Chicago Monday to place the stake with a holder. They require promoters guarantee a suitable purse.
Pittsburg tied the score with Chicago in the eighth and won in the 11th. Chance homered twice and scored both times to pace the Pirates. Camnitz relieved in seventh and Leifield in the 11th as pitching dominated after late miscues. Three-base hits by Gibson and Chance highlighted the game with Leifield, Richie, and Hofman contributing at the plate.
Rochester, New York July 6 Jim Wiggs pitcher for Montreal held the Eastern League champions to no runs and no hits in an afternoon game remarkable for only one Rochester player reaching first base via a walk.
Batted for Koestner in the eighth. Batted for Bradley in the ninth. cone out when winning run was scored. Cleveland. 3000600006 Chicago ae & 6. 28 oe Two-base hit Perring. Three-base hit Niles. Sacrifice hits Turner Block. Stolen base East erly. Double plays Turner Lajoie and Perring Bradley Perring and Turner Black and Black burne. Hits Off Koestner 6 in 8 innings off Harkness 1 in 1 inning off Olmstead & in 8 1-3 innings off Scott 1 in 1 inning. Bases on balls Of Koestner 4 off Olmstead 2. Struck out By Koestner 2 by Olmstead 1. Wild pitch Olmstead. Left on ases Cleveland 2 Chicago 1. Time ih 46m. Umpire Evans ty
A weekly baseball item notes a player hits a three-base hit during a double header but is thrown out on the way home. The issue is whether the three-base hit is credited despite the defensive out at home plate. The record depends on official scoring rules and the timing of runners and outs.
Frank E. Wing visited Indianapolis for the Fourth races and watched Dawson drive a Marmon to victory in the 200 mile Cobbe trophy race. The Marmon beat the world 200 mile record by ten seconds with a 160 minute run.
The Boston fire department baseball team opened its season by crushing Fort Banks 17 to 3 at the American League grounds. The Fire Laddies swung the bat with power, while Fort Banks misplayed several plays. Spectators included Chief Mullen Acting Commissioner Carroll and Colonel Patterson. Truesdale, McDermott, Hickel and Moran led the scoring with multiple hits as Finn and McDonough held the banks to a high scoring burden.
The I C S hand books claim to save time and increase salary for electrical workers building trades machinists plumbers and fitters office workers mariners and more. Each occupation has a pocket size 378 page or 875 page illustrated manual with formulas indexes and quick lookup. Sold for cloth $1.50 sash binding $1.00 at the free exhibit in Boylston Boston Schools.
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