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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1917

Page

10

Boxing Gossip Sparks Picks and Promises in New England

Boxers George Christian and George Robinson draw interest as potential opponents in the colored light heavyweight and Cambridge light heavyweight classes. Frankie Daly seeks a 116-118 match with Charley Treyball, with Joe Stanton and Tony Watlin also in play. Pittsfield matches ignite controversy after Al Thomas defeats George Volk, causing spectators to flee. July 19 features Rollo A. C. bouts with Eddie Shevlin and Walter Butler, while George Alger faces Terry Brooks in a 12 round main event at Commercial A. C. A crowded Newport scene previews a welter clash and a Savage Rivers semi final promises rough action near ringside.

Frankie Daly Staten Island N. Y Charley Treyball Newport Joe Stanton Tony Watlin Daly Rollo A. C Eddie Shevlin Walter Butler Shevlin George Alger Terry Brooks A. C Elks Alger Jack Savage Joe Rivers

Zander Sets 2000-Metre World Record in Stockholm

Swedish runner Zander today set what is believed to be the world record for the 2000 metre run in the Stadium Stockholm. He completed the distance in five minutes 31 seconds amid a notable long track event.

Stockholm Zander

Giants Release Smith to Rochester in IL Move

New York National League club announced the release of George Smith a former Columbia University pitcher to the Rochester club of the International League. The Giants retain an option on Smiths services.

New York George Smith Columbia University Rochester Smith

Hanlon Loses To Callahan In Boxing Showdown

Jimmy Hanlon of Denver New Orleans fought hard at the Arena but Frankie Callahan of Brooklyn dominated most rounds and won the decision by a wide margin. Semi final saw Jack Mer Brockton defeat Joe White in a 10 round bout and Tootsie O'Toole stop Freddie Webb in two rounds. Eddie Barcelli beat Eddie Baker in six rounds.

Jimmy Hanlon Denver New Orleans Frankie Callahan Brooklyn Callahan Jack Mer Brockton Joe White Orchester

Colts Will Race Today at Charles River Speedway

The feature today is the colt races the only professional events of the meeting. Three races for 2 year old colts 3 year olds and young sters highlight the program expected to yield sensational racing and first real line on colts in training in the East. Local horsemen are cautious about contending supremacy this meet. Other opening day events include the 2 09 trot 2 15 trot and 2 18 trot with good chances claimed by locals.

Charles River Speedway

International League results and weather notes

Providence defeated Baltimore 5 1 in 12 innings while Rochester beat Montreal 2 1. Weather warned rain in Buffalo Toronto and Newark Richmond areas with showers forecast.

Providence Baltimore Rochester Montreal Buffalo-Toronto Newark-Richmond

Baseball Scores From Tonight’s American Association Games

In Kansas City the Monarchs defeated Milwaukee 9 to 2. Indianapolis beat Columbus 4 to 3. Toledo edged Louisville 8 to 6 in a slate of American Association results.

Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Louisville

Southern Association Scores From New Orleans to Little Rock

New Orleans 4 Nashville 2 Memphis 6 Birmingham 5 Chattanooga 3 Mobile 1 Atlanta 10 Little Rock 9 reported as part of the region standings with multiple city teams shown in a brief score roundup. The summary lists scores and participating cities, reflecting a busy segment of the circuit.

New Orleans Nashville Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga Mobile Atlanta Little Rock

CHAMPS PLAY TIGERS TODAY

Cleveland authorities postponed the game with the Red Sox due to wet grounds and rain, allowing the champions to take a 2:35 pm train to Detroit. Guy Moran was held in reserve to face Shore, as the Indians aimed to resume hitting in the Detroit series.

Cleveland Red Sox Lee Fohl Detroit Indians Guy Morrow Shore Barry

Mackmen Beat White Sox Three Out Of Four

Philadelphia wins 8 to 7 over Chicago, taking three of four in the series as costly Chicago errors enable a late Philadelphia rally. Bates and Strunk sparked a key comeback with hits, while Chicago’s hitting was silent until the eighth inning.

Mackmen White Sox Chicago Philadelphia Rowland Russell Grover Danforth Felsch Jamieson Strunk Cicotte Bates Po.a. AB BIT Po.a. Jamieson Leiboldlf Weaver Bodierf B.o'lins Felschef McInnis J.collins Schang Gandil Dugan Risberg Schalke Noyes Faber Murphy Niggro Aya Fae Bodie J. Collins Leibold

Yankees Beat St Louis in 17 Inning Thriller

The Yankees defeated the St Louis players 7 to 5 in a 17 inning game. Baker delivered the winning run with a single in the 17th, Peckinpaugh scoring. Strong fielding and late defensive plays dominated, including a leaping catch by Austin and a shoe-string grab by Hendryx.

ST. Louis New York Baker Peckinpaugh Aragon Austin Marsans Sotheron Shotton Hendryx

Tigers Rally To Take Final From Senators 5 4

Detroit defeats Washington 5 4 to split the series at two games apiece. Washington led early 4 0 before Detroit, led by timely hits off Dumont, surged in the third and sixth innings to claim the win. Vitt Cobb Veach and Stanage driven in runs as Boland held off Washington in the final frames.

Detroit Washington Dumont Bush Shanks Cobb Menosky Veach Rica Hellman Wester Harper Leonard R.jones McBride Stanage Henry Boland Segod Ao.milan bAinsmith eGharrity Ayers Vitt Udge Rice Bones Judge Foster Annemith Heisman Balla Bolané Do’ Loughlin Hildebrand

Ouimet's Score Second Lowest In Western Amateur

In Chicago at Midlothian Country Club 16 players advance from the first round of the Western amateur golf championship. Notable results include Donald Edwards and Jesse Guilford advancing, Francis Ouimet losing then recovering to beat A J McIntyre, and Bob Jones facing Ned Sawyer in a marquee match. Reuben Bush of New Orleans eliminates Arthur Lee, while John G Anderson, J Worthington and Jack May win their matches. The survivors will play 36 holes tomorrow with Ouimet drawing J T Henry and Guilford facing G Decker French.

Chicago Midlothian Country Club Reuben Bush New Orleans Donald Edwards Midlothian Tom Prescott Atlanta Jesse Guilford Massachusetts Walter Crowdus Guilford Jack May F. J. Douglas Worthington England Perry Adair Bobby Jones Ned Sawyer Francis Ouimet A. J. McIntyre Ouimet McIntyre Dormie John G. Anderson Paul Gardner Richard Hickey Boston Arthur Lee Detroit J. & Worthington Buenos Ayres Guy Miller R. Hollender New York J. T. Henry John Anderson Robert Bowker G. Decker French Rock Island Ill Paul Hunter Bush Kenneth Edwards L i. H. Banksard Frank Douglass Paul Burnett Addison Stillwell J Pederson R. Rolfe J.T. Henry Albert Seckel A. S. McIntyre Runcie Martin R. Knepper Sioux City Robert Markwell Parker Nall D. E. Sawyer Robert Jones

Plans to tax city gardens rise at public safety meeting

Boston Food Committee on Public Safety will consider levying a tax on about 6000 garden plot holders in Franklin Park and other city parks to cover fertilizing ground, seed potatoes, and vegetables. The panel will subsidize initial planting to aid citizen farmers, while city salaries and a $70 000 total earmark prompt scrutiny by City Council.

Food Committee Boston Committee On Public Safety Franklin Park David Potter Potter John F. Dever Public Safety Committee Ford Safety Committee Executive Committee Curley

Mayo to aid government in medical staff plan

Dr. William J. Mayo of Rochester, Minn., travels to Washington to confer with government officials on forming a central medical staff for American soldiers in the field. Other leading medical men will attend. reports of Mayo brothers going to France lack confirmation.

Minneapolis Minn William J. Mayo Rochester Washington

Tinker Is Fined $100 For Spitting On Umpire

Chicago July 10 Joe Tinker manager of the Columbus Club of the American Association was fined $100 by President Hickey for spitting in Umpire Knapp's face during an argument at a Columbus game last Thursday. Pitcher Mordecai Brown who also took part received a $10 fine.

Chicago Joe Tinker Columbus Club American Association Today Hickey Knapp Columbus Mordecai Brown

Girls Want Game In Boston Area This Summer

The Lexington girls baseball team, mainly high school players, seeks several games this summer with nearby girls teams around Boston. Contact Miss Elizabeth Moakley at 11 Waltham Street, Lexington.

Lexington Boston Elizabeth Moakley Waltham Street

Brassard Race At Hevere Cycle Track Tonight

The second riding of Brassard features Wile Smart Carman and Madonna racing the hour route at the Hevere cycle track. Amateurs and pros will also compete in a busy session as fans are likely to attend.

Brassard Thevere Wile Smart Carman Madonna Behi

Golf match slated at Wellesley on Saturday afternoon

The return club golf match between Lexington Golf Club members and Wellesley Country Club golfers will be played at Wellesley Saturday afternoon August 25. Lexington plans an unlimited medal play with one-half handicap, best selected in holes to win, over the club in North Lexington on September 1 and 8.

Return Club Lexington Golf Club Wellesley Country Club Wellesley Lexington Club Hs Club Inks North

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