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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1912

Page

9

Jones and rivals set for Harvard mile showdown

In Harvard Stadium next Saturday the 1500 metre race draws attention as John Paul Jones of Cornell defends his form against Abel Kiviat and Oscar Hedlund. Taber of Brown and a large field of contenders from New York and nearby compete as officials measure both metres and yards for the events.

Harvard John Paul Jones Cornell New Taber Brown Jones Wilton Paull Abel Kiviat A. Co New Yorker Kiviat Oscar Hedlund Hedlund New York America Stockholm

White Sox Charge Umpire Westervelt with Incompetence

Chicago reports charges filed by Chicago players accusing Umpire George Westervelt of incompetence. Westervelt did not officiate the Philadelphia versus White Sox game as Jack Sheridan and Silk O Loughlin covered. The league may reassign him while President Ban Johnson is sought for comment.

Chicago George Westervelt Westervelt Philadelphia White Sox Jack Sheridan Silk” O’loughlin Ban Johnson Sox Morris Rath Johnson Rath Callahan Bodie Bath

New President for St. Louis Cardinals

J. C. Jones of St. Louis was elected president of the St. Louis National League club succeeding RE. A. Steinenger who resigned as administrator of the Robison estate and club president. Mrs. Helen R. Britton was elected vice-president and Roger Bresnahan will have absolute control of the team on and off the field. Two new local directors were also elected.

ST. Louis J. C. Jones RE. A. Steinenger Robison Helen R. Britton Roger Bresnahan

Lynn Takes The Lead In Key Boston Baseball Race

Lynn moved to undisputed league leadership by beating South Boston 1 to 0 in 11 innings. The game stayed tied until the eleventh as Lynn executed a sharp strategic play to secure the victory and pull ahead in the standings.

Greater Boston Lynn South Boston

Murphy Temple Bout Set for June 14 in Gary

Eddie Murphy of Boston meets Ray Temple of Milwaukee in a 10 round lightweight bout at Gary Indiana on June 14 promoters expect no interference from authorities.

Gary Ind Eddie Murphy Boston Ray Temple Milwaukee

Flynn Uncle Walt’s Toast to Comic Boxing Odds

Uncle Walt Mason quips on Jim Flynn facing a formidable foe in a humorous verse about courage and comic danger. He likens the challenge to a forty foot constrictor and a cyclone, noting Flynn’s nerve but doubting victory without bold steps. The piece riffs on defeated giants and comical footwear.

Jim David Flynn Jack Bret Johnsing Walt Mason

Lawrence Breaks Even With the Lowell Team

Lawrence and Lowell split a doubleheader with Lawrence winning 11 to 7 in game one and Lowell taking game two 6 to 0. Briggs homered in the first game after a bases loaded situation, and Zeiser struggled in the opener before returning to pitch strong in the second. Keating endured a hard day as Lowell won despite Lawrence scoring seven runs in the first game’s later innings.

Lawrence Lowell Zeiser Maybohm Briggs Keating

Worcester Defeats Haverhill 3 to 2 In Tight Baseball Game

Worcester edged Haverhill 3 to 2 despite being outbatted and outfielded. Worcester scored two in the first and one on a walk and a wild throw in the third. Haverhill answered with two in the sixth. Aubrey’s circus catch saved a late threat. Matthews drove in two, and Long took the loss for Haverhill.

Haverhill Worcester Long Aubrey

Lynn Defeats New Bedford 4-2 On Circus Day

Lynn edges New Bedford 4 to 2 in a late start game highlighted by O Connell fielding and Cargo batting. Orcutt Ness Spires etc. Pruitt and Waller struck out eight each, two errors by New Bedford, several bases on balls and stolen base by March noted. Time two hours with Umpire Stafford.

Maybohm Lawrence Tin Howard Chase Magee Luyster Bouktes Miller Lonergan Nye Lowell Zeiser Foultes de Groff Fullerton Cooney Phoenix Kerin Fall River Brockton Po.a.e A.E Walsh Smith Merrill Olsc Lane Bawcock Heprard Devine Boardman Nickman Barry Wright O'J. Sul’van Yell H. Sul'an Tevlin Garbutt Arminger Wadleigh Wormw'd Gaw Fall River Brockton Bowcock McLane J. Sullivan H. Sullivan N. Sullivan Wormwood Wadeigh Wrights Lawrencre Burns Abe Lavigne Ulrich C Zeiser Keating Clemens de Groff My Boultes Zelser Ifit Briggs Zeliser Empire Long Worcester Haverhill Flaherty Shorten Matthews Young Aubrey Jacobs Campbell Courtney Halo O’ Rourke New Bedford Lynn O'Connell Cargo Lynn Sespeee Orcutt McGovern Connaughton Sweatt Ness Spires O’connell Ruslange Strands Prattt Waller Weeden Russange Pruitt Stafford Bh.po.a.b Maranv’e GE Sesk En Wilson Logan Morris Watler Ow ‘aDelaney Trinity Dartmouth Murray Fahey Daley R F Hoban Ef Bleecker Bennett G'ds Donahue Lf Wizner Gammons Howell Iximball Ob Shelly Alden c Spore Hachett P Ekstrom Trinity Een Netee Dartmouth Ee Hoban Gildersleeve Tahey Bleeckeye Hallett Bleeckety Tlallett Daley I Heureux Donalhue Gildersleeve Wizner Sporer Jeffries

Fall River Beats Brockton 9-8 in Long Game

Fall River defeated Brockton 9 to 8 in a lengthy game with a late rally by Brockton resurrecting their hopes before Fall River sealed the win. The contest featured persistent offense and a tight finish as the teams traded runs.

Fal River Fall River Brockton

Harvard Crew Sees Strong Practice At Red Top

Harvard rows in practice at Red Top in wind and chop. The varsity four and freshman crews train under Jim Wray with the Pup motorboat providing pace. Captain Strong says all men are in first class shape and no lineup changes are expected.

Harvard Red Top Conn Varsity Naval Station Jim” Wray Wray Pup Strong Trumbull Freshies Arthur Bean R. F. Herrick Warward Rowing Committee Tautog Jim Wray

Yale crews rest as rough seas halt four mile workout

Yale crews faced rough water at GALES FERRY Conn delaying the four mile course test for the varsity eight. Coach Rodgers moved the two four oared boats into the second eight while Bob Cook led the varsity and freshmen practiced over two miles upstream with Stevenson assisting. Jim Scully did not row and may miss varsity or four seeding this season.

YALE Gales Ferry Conn Rodgers Bob Cook Varsity Harriman Eli Morton F. Plant Fred Stevenson New York Thames Yale Navy Stevenson Jim Scully

Cambridge Latin Dominates Trials in GBI S Rowing Race

The Greater Boston Inter scholastic Rowing Association championship trials on the Charles River Basin saw Cambridge Latin, Boston Latin, Brookline High and Rindge Technical qualify for the final. Cambridge Latin posted the fastest time in yesterday’s races and Rindge, Cambridge Latin, Commerce and Brookline High advanced in the second crews.

Greater Boston Brookline Charles Bentley Thomas Newton Max Crory A. Fillebrown C. Clark Boston Latin W. Soucy A. A. Tate Wallace Dukeshire W. N. Robinson Winchester Packard High School of Commerce Thomas Donovan L. Southworth FF. O’connell T. Gleason E. N. Conley Rindge Technical School Walter Coleman W. Bettinson T. P. Maddox W. H. Whittemore A. F. Burke Cambridge P. H. Duff George Dunton Keltie

Rowing finals and Olympic talk headline a busy Hub day

The article details evening rowing races from Cottage Farm Bridge to Harvard Bridge with Brookline and Boston Latin in a tight finish. It also previews Olympic trials at the Stadium with John Paul Jones and Tel Berna, plus potential showdowns among Bonhag Berna and other champions, and notes track engineers assure official test distances for Saturday.

Boston Salem Peabody Danvers Beverly Bright Liverpool Tremont Street Balem Washington Street Odell Block Lynn Central Avenue Munroe Street Donahue’s Jack Moakley John Paul Jones Tel Berna Stadium Ithaca Jones Berna Moakley Crimson Blue

Williams School Wins City Championship in Chelsea

The Williams Grammar School of Chelsea defeated Shurtleff School by 6 runs to 2 in a fast game at Chelsea to claim the local school championship. Batteries Shalch and Gerring for Williams. Whippen and Hussey for Shurtleff.

Williams Grammar School Chelsea Vn Shurtleff Chelsea R.H.E. Williams School Shurtleff School Shalch Ss. Gerring Whippen Hussey

Dorchester Day Entries Due for Franklin Field Meet

Entries for Dorchester Day at Franklin Field on June 8 must be sent to H G McGrath at 438 Tremont Street. Events listed include 100 yards 440 yards SSU yards one mile run running hitch jump and shot put. The entry deadline is tomorrow.

Franklin Field H. G. McGrath Tremont Street Boston Papers

Trinity Beats Dartmouth 3 2 in a Classic Pitchers’ Duel

Hartford Conn June 4 Trinity defeated Dartmouth 3 to 2 in a landmark college baseball game. Fahey and Wizner led the early offense with timely hits while Donahue and Hoban provided clutch plays for Trinity. Dartmouth mounted late rallies but Trinity held firm through standout defense and steady pitching.

Hartford Conn Trinity Dartmouth Gildersleeve Kimball Fahey Hoban Wizner Daley Bennett Donahue Hanover Boys

Revere High Defeats Winthrop in Interurban League

Revere High beat Winthrop High 86 to 5 in an Interurban League contest at Revere yesterday. Nash produced a steal home and Drummy starred with all round play for the winners, while batteries Larter and Mann, O'Donnell and Verner contributed for Revere.

Revere High Winthrop High Revere Nash Drummy R.H.E. Revere High Larter Mann O’donnell Verner

Brockton High Defeats Weymouth 8–7 In Wobbly Baseball Duel

Brockton High edged Weymouth High 8 to 7 in a pitchers duel with many errors. Brockton scored in the first with a run, Weymouth answered, and the lead swung back and forth as both teams traded runs through the game.

Brockton Brockton High Weymouth High R.H.E. Brockton Weymouth Thompson

Newton Police Triumph Over Chelsea In Massachusetts League

Newton police defeated Chelsea police yesterday in Newton by 17 to 4 in the Massachusetts Police league. Cronin was the star performer.

Newton Chelsea Police Massachusetts Police League Cronin

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