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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
13
Pittsburg July 16 Jack Dempsey the new world heavyweight champion says he will fight Moran or anyone else on public demand and is not tied to theater movie or circus work.
In Brookline, 48 players competed for the Massachusetts junior title at the Country Club. C. E. Manning of Watertown High led qualifying with 80 but lost in the first round to William Quinlan of Newton by 3 and 2, as match play continued with rounds and several matches reaching extra holes.
The Braves manager proclaims support for Sloan's Ointment to aid players with sore arms strains and bruises. The ad urges keeping muscles limber and joints free from pain, noting the ointment penetrates without rubbing and provides prompt relief. Available at druggists in 30c 60c and 1.20 sizes.
Italian star Vincent Madonna powered to victory in the one hour motor paced event at Revere track. He outpaced Clarence Carman and Percy Lawrence after breaking away midway, completing 42 miles and three laps. Carman finished second, Lawrence third amid slippery track conditions and several spills.
After a taped meeting at the American Athletic Union offices, Chairman Fred Rubien said the national board of registration declined to sanction a U S tour by Australian amateur women swimmers Fanny Durack and Mina Wylie under promoter George H. Dowsing of Seattle. The board will allow them to compete in AAU championship events in San Francisco if they travel with only a chaperon and abide by the rules that ban managers for women athletes.
Arthur Duffey notes poor crowd control outside Mechanics' building for the Dundee versus Walger boxing clash. He criticizes lack of police preparation, praises the inside bout, and warns against repeated mismanagement that could end Mechancis' hosting future events.
Boston’s Mechanics Building hosted a major boxing event drawing over 10 000 fans and forcing 1000 ticket refusals. The night showcased Eddie Shevlin versus Young Kloby and featured plans for July 2 rematches while noting crowd handling flaws at the Armory A A. and Casino A C venues.
Dan P. Flynn clashes with Young Jack Johnson in a 12 round main event at the Commercial A C tomorrow night. Johnson, a Boston lad recently back from France, seeks a win that could bring chances with rivals like Young Jake Ahearn and George Robinson. Three other bouts accompany the card.
Pat Moore of Memphis and Jimmy Wilde of England prepare for a boxing bout at Albert Hall London for the featherweight world title. Wilde, five feet two inches, weighs about 90 pounds in army gear. Moore likely around 118 pounds, with Wilde favored.
James E Routley matchmaker for the Key Stone Club proposes Moran to fight Dempsey in Pittsburg, with weeks for training. Moran favors the East and Newark for a bigger crowd, but Routley aims to secure the bout here if Moran agrees. Dempsey will fight anytime a suitable opponent appears.
New York July 16 Ten games appear on the tentative schedule arranged for the Bethlehem Steel Football Club American soccer champions on its Scandinavian tour beginning next month. The team will sail from this port next Wednesday and then proceed to South America after the Scandinavian games.
Dates for Norway games are not set as the Swedish Football Association works out the schedule. A base ball team from the 17 travelers will play intermediate dates in Stockholm against Vasteras and possibly Gothenburg. The team will also tour Brazil for six games in Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo and Santos under the Brazilian Federation of Sports. The United States champions may meet the Flamenese club in Brazil. The Scandinavian slate includes Aug 10 Aug 14 Aug 17 Aug 22 Aug 27 Aug 31 Sept 2 Sept 6 Sept 7 and Gothenburg games against various clubs.
Pete Kilduff now plays third base for the Dodgers while his navy buddy Ernie Krueger, Brooklyn catcher, lands on the same club after a circuit of New York teams. Krueger had a Yankees trial, joined the Giants, and was released to Brooklyn during 1917 roster cuts. Kilduff missed a 1917 Yankees option, went to the Giants, then to the Cubs, and now follows Krueger to Brooklyn.
Johnny Wilson and Jake Ahearn of this city are matched for a 12 rounder at Lawrence on Saturday afternoon. The bout headlines a local boxing card with both fighters seeking victory to boost standings in the regional circuit.
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