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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
29
New York trading opened irregularly higher on June 3 as demand loans eased from 10 to 6 while time money remained scarce. Rail stocks rose on favorable crop reports. bonds faced continued Liberty issues pressure with modest overall activity and total par value sales around 13.8 million.
Securities of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway, issued under reorganization, are ready for delivery except common stock to be issued to Massachusetts Electric preferred holders. Delivery depends on a court order not yet issued. The new securities are not listed on the Boston Stock Exchange. Since January 1 the company has retained its interest, largely due to heavy snowfall in early winter.
The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill creating a State boxing commission under the Department of Public Safety and sent it to the Governor. The House added a Sunday prohibition amendment, and the Senate concurred. Church leaders urge a veto, but supporters expect the Governor to sign due to the referendum provision allowing local option.
New York June 3 A meeting of major league chiefs cited the season's heavy hitting as due in part to material improvements in the ball. They credited better construction and winding after wartime restrictions and the release of wool rubber and other ball components.
In West End a four bout card at the Commercial showcases fights chosen by ability. Brooklyn Battling Nelson faces K O Chick Miller in a 12 round final. Gerard Gianni of Lawrence meets Johnny Ford of East Boston in an eight round semi final. Red Chapman of Roxbury wrestles Harry Loring of Charlestown in a six round opener, while Frankie Roberts of Roxbury boxes Spike Sullivan of South Boston in the other six round prelim.
A small but select group of paintings by American Impressionists is on display at Vose Galleries, 894 Boylston Street. The works, previously shown in past seasons, form a neat and impressive collection illustrating the artists' quality and range.
About 400 people attended a benefit concert at Berkeley Hall Tremont and Dover streets for the South End Lyceum. The program was performed by Mrs William Butler and Mrs L V Wyman with many of Mrs Wymans pupils taking part. A note mentions checked and squared foulards as summer favorites.
John A. Heydler and B. B. Johnson failed to agree on a successor to Garry Herrmann as national commission chairman. A decision may be delayed for months while both leagues discuss playing rules. Umpires report difficulty judging home run balls that disappear over fences and in stands, prompting a proposed clarification with input from umpires and players.
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