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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
8
Arthur Duffey previews a high profile golf final with Francis Ouimet versus Guilford on the Winchester course, notes Ouimet’s peak form and Guilford’s steady rise, while recounting Willard Dempsey boxing chatter and other local athletics including Ned Chandler and Frankie Britt developments.
Yachts from the Fast ern Yacht Club attempt the 2 1/2 mile course down the Eastern Penobscot to Swan's Island amid mist and rain squalls. After yesterday's leisure sail from Gilkey's Harbor, crews press for racing with a southwest breeze despite fog, aiming for Saddleback Light and Isle Au Haut before finishing off Burnt Coat Harbor.
Cleveland Ohio July 11 The New York American League club announced the release of two players by manager Miller Huggins Outfielder George Halas goes to St Paul and Infielder John Jones to Toledo in a move to the American Association teams
Fitchburg takes a 9 to 7 victory over Lawrence despite Lawrence’s four inning five run burst. McLaughlin earns the win for Fitchburg with solid pitching as Loftus Silva and Phoenix lead the offense with multiple hits and RBI.
Lewiston loses to Lowe in a loosely played July contest as Weafer and Kingston pace the offense. Weafer, Kingston, and Beaudoin spark the attack with multiple hits and timely sacrifices. Pitchers Pieh and Scanlon mix walks and hits, while defenses commit several errors.
In a Maine baseball game Portland defeats Haverhill 4 to 2. Key moments include Forsythe driving in runs with a two base hit and Sweetland scoring on miscues. Morgan pitched well for Portland, striking out five against Elkerson.
Sears of East Boston failed to box well against ex-soldier Siegal of Revere as Siegal used a weight and height edge to stop Sears in the fourth round of a scheduled ten rounder at the Commercial A C. The card drew a large West End crowd with Daly Murphy Regan and Murphy also featured in the undercard.
The final 36 hole Massachusetts amateur championship at Winchester Country Club pits Francis Ouimet against Jesse P. Guilford. The opening 18 holes start at 10:30 with the second 18 slated to begin at 2:30 in the afternoon.
Guilford, once prone to slumps, has shown marked improvement since the tournament began last Wednesday. Though Ouimet is regarded as superior in all aspects, the former New Hampshire champion may upset expectations as the final test approaches.
Ouimet, at his peak again, edged Wright Jr. 3 and 1 in a tense third round, with Wright delivering two near-stymies and solid play. Ouimet then beat Whittemore 2 and 1 in the semis, while Guilford defeated Paton 2 and 1 to set a Guilford Ouimet showdown.
Memphis and Little Rock battled in a low scoring game as Memphis posted four, while Little Rock exploded for ninety two points. Birmingham registered four and New We five edged Nashville two with Chattanooga and Atlanta showing two apiece. Mobile dominated with i?
Francis Onimet faces Jesse P Guilford in a 36 hole final at Winchester Country Club starting 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m with 18 holes in the morning and 18 in the afternoon. The winner will be the Massachusetts amateur champion.
Walter Hagen of Detroit repeated as champion at the Metropolitan Open at North Shore Country Club Glenhead N Y finishing with 294 total after rounds of 76 7 72 and 71. Emmet French of York Pa was second with 297 while Charlie Hoffner of Philadelphia placed third with 299 and Will Macfarlane Port Washington came in fourth with 302.
Harvard Alumni Bulletin receives several letters from graduates condemning the cheering at Soldiers Field during the Harvard Yale baseball game. Albert Minot Chandler and Edward Forbes express disapproval of unsportsmanlike tactics and German imagery, while Edward Gray calls for Harvard graduates to treat Yale guests with respect. Respondents note Cambridge fans defend crimson cheers as standard, with some grads planning counterletters.
The second visiting day at the Mast Lexington playground featured a novel mixed baseball game with two teams of boys and girls, plus swimming and other activities. Supervisors Miss Gertrude Westlake and Miss Dorothy Butters oversaw the event. no score was kept.
Arlington council and baseball club will play away from home after poor support and small attendance reduced finances. Management will send the team on the road for part of the season, starting with a game this afternoon against Malden Athletic Association in Malden.
Toledo July 11 Oliver Pecord referee for the Willard Dempsey title bout on July 4 reveals an agreement demanded by Jess Willard to bar a decision if the bout reached the 12 round limit Pecord says he signed the day before the fight Willard said he would not enter the ring unless judges alone decided the outcome Pecord says Willard feared a frame up and notified Tex Rickard he would delay until judges were consulted before any verdict was announced
St Louis July 11 A heavy thunder storm wiped out a key decision in the Red Sox Browns series. Boston heads to Chicago tonight in a grim mood with pitcher troubles and uncertain arms. Babe Ruth is considered for a return to pitching as the team fields Hooper Lamar Gilhooley in the outfield.
Harvard opens football practice with Ralph Horween, famed Crimson back who starred in 1916, leading a Cambridge cohort in summer studies. He aims to sharpen drop kicking after scoring 26 points three years ago, joined by his brother Arnold and potential return of Scvillman, Nelson, Philbin, Phinney, and others as Yale stars practice nearby under Jim Braden.
Paris July 11 The international Olympic committee acts on Belgian and British requests to omit the Marathon from the 1920 Antwerp games. The Lausanne meeting April 6 marks the 22nd anniversary of reestablished Olympic Games and announced Antwerp as host.
The Minute Boys baseball club of Lexington has suspended the remainder of the summer season. A scheduled game with the Hayward Athletic Club of Cambridge at Lexington Athletic Field was cancelled. Poor financial backing from a small fan base and wartime unrest are blamed for the pause, with hopes that returning servicemen and normal conditions will revive interest and allow another season. The club has played six games this year.
The Con Country Club at the old road to Johson plans a series of Saturday afternoon tournaments through the summer, staged by the club’s professional. No specific event times are listed for this afternoon.
Barrow and Frazee shift to rebuilding as Boston trades and trains for a stronger lineup. Koob or Leifield would have started but rain postponed the game. Lamar and Shannon show promise, Roth's leg injury limits early contribution.
Everett fast going Johnny Murray’s squad faces Allied Veterans at Everett High School Field in a top non league tilt. Mastiangelo will start for the Vets as both teams prepare for a pitching duel with Murray’s crew aiming to repeat their win over the Cuban Stars.
Edward J. O'Connell former Yale and Cornell wrestling instructor will face Worcester lightweight champion Waino Ketonen in Mechanics Hall on July 22 for the championship. O Connell has been in the city two days with Attorney Charles Murphy who helped set the date. Murphy was intercollegiate champion at Yale College.
This afternoon at Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights a handicap medal event will be contested as the season's sole such event. The club aims to complete the fifth round of the trophy on or before next Saturday.
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