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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
11
Jack Britton of Chicago and Johnny Griffiths of Akron Ohio battled 12 rounds to a draw at the Arena last night in a main bout that drew several thousand fans. The clash was greeted with loud dissatisfaction as fans labeled it one of the worst main events in years.
In a tense card, Britton and Griffith fought cautiously as fans hissed and left early. The semi between Bill Casey and Joe White ended in a disputed draw, while Johnny Downes stopped Young Stone, and Johnny Marto edged Frankie McManus before a towel ended the final bout.
The Bremen nears Boston as a British cruiser and U S warned torpedo destroyers shadow the harbor three mile limit. Italian Portuguese fishing boats and official watchers keep vigil while nets and submerged sightings threaten the submarine's entry.
An American naval officer and radio inspector sealed the Deutschland's wireless in Baltimore amid concerns over possible conversion to a fighting vessel. Berlin seeks to reassure Allies no changes were made while Bremen's fate looms. A meeting with Count von Bernstorff could decide whether the Deutschland stays or heads home.
A British cruiser steamed through the Virginia Capes early today without warning or a pilot, near Cape Henry, then moved toward Fortress Monroe before returning outside the three mile limit. The US warship Louisiana and the collier Neptune sighted the vessel. a Washington report followed.
John M. Lidgerwood 61, a travelling salesman for L. A. Lockwood, leapt from the Turks Head building to Westminster street at 2 PM. Death was instantaneous as a crowd watched in shock. He had boarded with Harriet Anthony at 178 Cypress street and had no known relatives in the city.
Twenty five Cambridge infants receive blue ribbons for health and progress in a baby improvement contest. Eleanor Roche and Eleanor Roche listed among recipients, with multiple families named from Cambridge streets. Final judging to occur in October after summer health improvements.
A Dedham police raid at 2 Gloucester Place last night found 100 lottery tickets and two folded sheets. John Cardino, 31, occupant of the house, was charged with setting up and promoting a lottery and released on $500 bail.
Scranton manager Coughlin released Cuban player Alvero Almeida whom he had acquired weeks earlier from Montreal of the International league.
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