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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1920

Page

11

Boxing Clash May Crown Welter Title in Boston Show

Boston boxing scene awaits a possible welterweight bout between Jack Britton and Eddie Shevlin as venue disputes surface over who hosts the match. Promoters plan a stacked card with kits of fighters from Lawrence Lowell and Roxbury while Boston fans await reservations at Fenway A A and Armory A A for next Tuesday transitions.

Jack Britton Eddie Shevlin Bluey Boston Ing Armory A. A Fenway A. A My “Kirby Corcoran Jack Lawrence Johnny Young Ketchell Law Barney Burke Tommy Carson Yours Gardner Lowell Mike Castle Mitchell Providence Office of the E Armory A. A Reed Jackie Clark Town Penn Grand Opera House Kis Mike Inc McIntyre Steve Ken Frankie Ryan South Young Fay Roxbury Leon South End Young South Boston

Hill Helps Cubs Fall in Final of Western Series

In Adelphia Penn on June 11 Meadows starred with rapid fielding to derail Cub rallies. Captain Fletcher and Jack Rawlins were pivotal as the Phillies beat the Cubs 3 to 1 in the final of the Western series, delivering a tense win after four rugged innings.

Adelphia Penn Philly Thians Meadows Fletcher Jack Rawlins Engi

Yankees Blank Tigers 5 0 in Detroit

The New York Yankees led by Rip Collins defeated the Detroit Tigers 5 to 0 to sweep the series. Meusel hit a second inning homer, Veach made a notable bare-handed catch, and Leonard started strong before leaving with Ayers finishing. Ruth went hitless as Pipp and Pax contributed in offense.

Detroit New York Yankees Rip” Collins Tigers Meusel Babe” Ruth Veach Pipp Leonard Doc Ayers New York A. E. Peckinpaugh Mousel Ruth Pratt Ita Doc Collins Eee & Ae AB. R. BH. TB A. B. Young Csersess Bush Ceeeesee Vench Heilmann Pinelli Woodall P .Seeeeees Ayers Doves Seeeere Ciccues Wees Std Ellison Bodie Pippy Hannah Jays—Peckinpaug Yeach Young Chill Owens

Browns Win Sew-Saw Game

In a tense sew-saw contest, Browns prevail as pitchers mix for changes. Key players include Shannon O'Neill Charrity and Rice with Shanks delivering a three-base hit and a home run. Jacobson starts a double play. Tobin swipes a bag. Gedeon advances on a sacrifice bunt.

Delphia AB. R. Bings Iller ICAGO TB PO Cewanee Sphia Sean Bits Williams Deal Tragesser Stengel Trages Meusel Fletcher Paulette Raw Terry Hollacher Merklelette Jocher Martin Gaw Meadows Art Martin Klem and Emstie Meadows Courtney bRan Zachary cRan Milan Louie Washington Shannon O'Neill Charrity Rice Shanks Jacobson Tobin Gedeon Sister Basie Erickson Wellman ST. Louis Ying Bilbase Shannon Sings Wee Ween Seeeewee Sisler Seeweeeee Acobson Weewee Williams Weeeweee Thompson Rher Illings Sereeee Wetlman Shocker Roth Calvo Pulerbe Gharrity Lerick Ag Fon Ou Courtney Parachary

Horse Racing Race Card Summary with Multiple Stakes

Race results show seven events at Churchill Downs with purses from 1200 to 2200. Winners include Pastoreau in the Grand Hotel Purse and Loch Leven in the five furlong junior filly race, with notable placings for Ginger and Mint Cat among others.

Carnival of Bike Stars at Revere Track Opens Night

Two featured events headline the Revere cycle track program. Italian star Orlando Piani faces Alf Grenda in a best two of three sprint. In the main 85 mile motor paced race Clarence Carman returns after a Europe trip to challenge Oscar Egg of Switzerland and George Wiley.

New Revere Orlando Piani Alf Grenda Frank Kramer Piani Clarence Carman Europe Carman Oscar Egg Switzerland George Wiley

Indians Beat A's 4 Straight At League Park

Cleveland defeats the Athletics 5 to 2 at League Park. Jim Bagby pitched masterfully with a fadeaway and curve, allowing only four hits. The A's two early runs came on two hits and a sacrifice in the second inning, while Cleveland pulled away with control and strong infield play.

Cleveland, CO Jim Bagby League Park Athletic Bagby A’s Mackmen Evans Speaker Cleveland

Assyrian Queen Wins Debut at Five Furlongs in $800 Race

Assyrian Queen ridden by Nolan captured the first of six races for two year olds, with Blarney Stone second and Charley Boy third. Harry M. Stevens led early in the six furlong event, while other bidders Yorkville and Laughing Eyes II contested the later bouts. Penrose led in the mile event for three year olds and up, with St Quentin second and Charlie Summy third, as Guaranteed and others ran.

Assyrian Queen Nolan Blarney Stone Butwell Charley Boy Dishman Deda George C. Jr Dora W Harry M. Stevens Collins Juanita NT Butcroft Wilson the Great Saldam Yorkville Laughing Eyes II Miss Millions Fickle Fancy Czardom Penrose Fator St. Quentin Charlie Summy Metcalf Thurber Dickie Barnes Sterling Sentimental Nancy Ann Dahinda Sweetiet Verity Lord Herbert Belario Williams Waukea Burke Kilts II Douglas Sylvano My Dear Helen Atkin Canada Blackburn Burwell Old Pop Pierce Galopin Tine Red Post Maladroit Wire Clipper Elaine Philistine Tryon Ben Hampson Moore Acouchla II Gargan le Blevet Blazenry Kentucky Boy Comacho

Belmont Entries and Race Details Show Card Notes

Belmont race card lists six events with horses and weights for a 6 1/2 furlong dash, steeplechase and multiple classics including the Coaching Club American Oaks, plus amateur and two year old maidens. Conditions note about weather clear and track fast. apprentice allowance claimed.

Mormon Prim III Flibberty Gibbet Elma Johnson Thistle Queen Basilius Sugar Mint Sister Emblem Millrace Purl Pibroch Hibler Decisive Royal Arch Lytle Coaching Club la Rablee Oceania Cinderella Cleopatra Brie Belmont Man-o'-War Donnacona David Harum Genevieve B Super Thrift Our Flag Dough Girl Mile Cadeau Ten Buttons Dolly C Sobrigade Chevalier Jamaica Belle Sammy Jay Harp of the North Idle Dell the Swell Jacobean Smarty

Donovan defeats Red Allen in two round bout at Far rington A C

Mickey Donovan of Brockton beat Red Allen of Brooklyn by decision after two fast rounds. Some spectators viewed it as a possible draw. In the semi final Joe Adams of Brockton stopped Gerard Gianni of Lawrence in two rounds.

Brockton Farrington A. C Mickey Donovan Red Allen Brooklyn Joe Adams Gerard Gianni Lawrence

Bridgeport Beats Hartford 8 4 as Wildness Breaks Tie

Bridgeport used wild pitching by Sherman and Head over two innings to defeat Hartford 8 to 4. The visiting team sealed the win with a three run triple in the seventh inning driving in Kane.

Hartford Conn Bridgepont Sherman Head Bridgeport Kane

White Sox Win Final Game Behind Buck Weave rs

Chicago June 11 Buck Weaver starred for the White Sox in a 4 to 2 victory over Boston. He opened the eighth inning with a homer to left field, drew a walk, and hit a double to spark the rally that salvaged the game and ended a four-game slide for the champions.

Chicago George “Buck” Weaver White Sox Boston Buck Barrows

Weaver and Foster lead Red Sox past White Sox in chaotic clash

Weaver homered with two outs in the first as Boston built a lead that grew with Foster and Menoskey hitting timely triples. Faber faded in the eighth as Pennock matched score for score, but a late Sox rally, aided by errors and a wild pitch, sealed a 4 3 Boston win over Chicago.

Red Sox Faber Scott Foster Seibold McMullin Schang Gleason Pennock Weaver Menosky Boston Foste Hooper J. C Felsch McInnis Scott Scor E. Colt. Jackson Uon Felschook Scott Ollins Sox Jackson J. Collins Clark Griffith Senator Janed J. Colling Hendryx AB. R PO. A. B Penn Menaskey F Piteh Moriarty Connolly Sehalk Aber Wild Balk

Belmont results first through sixth races at seven furlongs to five

Race by race results from Belmont show winners with betting odds and times. Vice Chairman won race one with Time 1:25 4-5. Ticket won the steeplechase in 4:17. Day Lilly edged Polybia in five furlongs. Aurum led to 1:41 in one mile. Feodor captured the one mile maiden. Dimmesdale triumphed at five furlongs with Time 1:00 4-5 against a field including Oriole and Tottie.

Belmont Vice Chairman McAfee War Machine Mooney Tattle Callahan Night Stick Ticket Crawford Blue Laddie Keating King Terry Surf Queen Barlocker Day Lilly Kelsey Polybia Ghow Parrington Little Dear George Bovee Gipsy Lad Aurum Buxton Tapagear Fator Beauty Sleep Kebo Leo J Lady Archie Calvert Mr. Broummel King Albert Gallagher Iriah Dancer Jadda Lovely Sagamore Franc Tireur Dimmesdale Turner Oriole Rowan Tottie Kummer Hollynhom Snare the Bohemian Phoenix

Local Scorecard Of Southern City Rivalries

The scoreboard lists Nashville 4 over Atlanta 0 and Little Rock 5 over New Orleans. Chattanooga 18 defeats Birmingham 6 while Mobile 4 bests Memphis 1.

Nashville Atlanta Little Rock New Orleans Chattanooga Birmingham Mobile Memphis

Two Year Old Fillies Race Opens Daily Card at Fast Track

Eight races listed with purses from 1200 to 15000 and distances from five to thirteen sixteenths miles. Entries include Horkyte Romper Alberta and Lady Champ in maiden events and notable sires in the Latonia Derby division. Weather hot track fast with apprentice allowance noted for Mont Fort Jones.

Horkyte Romper Alberta Little Boss Mary G Present Marjorie McKay Mary Gaffney Julia N Millersburg Sabarazade Pongee Niobe Cozette Peppery Polly Lady Champ Betting Miss Fontaine Marvin May Band Bed Madge F Claude Brown Rapid Stride Jack Hare, Jr Linden Rapid Day Bullion Troilus Basil Herald Lady In Black Brig of War B. B. Johnson Raigneur Drastic Breeze Courtship Brunswick Greenland A Rouleau Prince Pal Kinburn Make Up Peace Pennant Upset Gladiator Capt. Mac Sterling Paul Jones Westwool Markrie Hynes Jorice Col. Taylor Lady Fairplay Marie Miller Tacola Lazy Lou Star Realm Sir John Vergne Sun God Bourbon Green

Dufferin Park Racecard Toward the Week’s End

The program lists seven races for three year olds and up with claiming prizes ranging from 500 to 600 dollars across about five to seven furlongs. Entrants include Dixie Flyer Sweet Apple Janice Logan Little Pete Curious Bob Baker Omeme Old Red White Haven Safranor Dr Zab Encore Beverly James Lady Ione Delancey Lady Ivan Rosemary Prince Bonero Dr Hall Mary Mallon May Maulsby Canvassback Graybeard Montague Lightning Sweep Lion Otis Miss Aerial Miss Sterling Duke Ruff Zodiac Top Ring Plain Bill Anzac Prunes Emma J Keymar Paula Y The Talker Lata Tit for Tat Lady Ward Diadi with track listed as good Apprentice allowance claimed.

Dixie Flyer Sweet Apple Janice Logan Little Pete Curious Bob Baker Omeme Old Red White Haven Safranor Sae Dr. Zab Encore Beverly James Lady Ione Delancey Lady Ivan Rosemary Prince Bonero Dr. Hall Mary Mallon May Maulsby Canvassback Graybeard Montague Star Finch Lightning Sweep Lion Otis Miss Aerial Miss Sterling Duke Ruff Zodiac Top Ring Plain Bill Anzac Prunes Emma J Keymar Paula Y the Talker Lata Lady Ward Diadi Lady Binmore Boden Pleasure Bent Kennedy Latinmore Henderson Pink Ardoon Sadduccee Royal Red Bird Claremeter Waska Foden Chiavetta Atwell Brookereas Bars and Stars Murray Anderson Dodd B. A. Jones Dot H Ella Jennings Charming Trentino Hinphy Wii Soon High Tide Galahad Ir Jose de Vales Schemer

Horse racing entries and conditions from Windsor and Woodbine meets

Multiple race card notes list two year old and three year old trainees with weights for five furlongs and one mile races at Woodbine and Windsor Hotel Cup and Prince of Wales Steeplechase entries. Entries include Herendsey Thorny Way Flying Ford Woodrose Voor me Ruhquol Charlotte C Auntie May Gouple and others with weights. Weather described as cloudy and track fast.

Herendsey Thorny Way Flying Ford Woodrose Sea Court Voorme Ruhquol Charlotte C Auntie May Gouple J. K. L. Rossentry Canada Woodbine Prime Sweet Bouquet Bryngar Adonis Lucky John Milkmaid Soldat de Verdun Romeo Foreground Peerless One Flare Jack of Spades Robert Oliver Stucco Frogtown Vigilante the Lost Bird Counte Griffith J. W. Deyton Back Bay Salvateire Runnyven Resist Bonstelle Carrie Moore Candelaria Phedoden Island Lad Kenessa George Duncan Hush Glasster Pokey Jane Joan of Arc Who Cares Kenward Trickster Polm Mondaine Saga Alex Getz Nation July Fly Princess Myrtle Broncho Billy Juanita III Sabretash Harry Glover Kilkenny Cousino Mine Betsinda

Boston High Schools Drop Rowing After Regatta

The Boston schools will drop rowing after this Thursday’s interscholastic regatta marking the final race for the city supervised program. Boston high school coaches met with Nat Young to discuss the plan. Football doubleheaders for next fall were also announced though details remain unclear.

Boston Nat Young

Clergy Oppose Boxing Bill in Referendum Drive

The Rev Martin D Kneeland of the Lord's Day League led a petition with seven ministers and five laymen to referendum Chapter 619 of the Acts of 1920. They seek suspension of the boxing law until voters decide at the next state election.

Martin D. Kneeland Mt. Vernon Street Lord’s Day League Secretary of the Commonwealth Walter W. Deckard Wyoming Street Ernest Townsend Georgia Street George Townsend Clarence A. Rickford Hutchings Street Charles Rafuse Blue Hill Avenue Clarence A.young Waumbeck Street Edward D. Mallorey Crawford Street Charles L. Page Perrin Street Charles W. Baon Vesta Road Charles W. Phillick Pinckney Street Arcturus Z. Conrad Westminster

Somerville and Cambridge Latin Vie for Suburban Pennant

Local high school baseball today features Somerville, Newton, Cambridge Latin, and Medford in key league games. Somerville aims to clinch the Suburban pennant with a win over Newton at Claflin Field while Cambridge Latin must beat Medford at Russell Field to force a tie. other matchups include Rindge Tech vs Everett High, Malden vs Brookline, and Medford at Cambridge Latin.

Somerville-Newton High Claflin Field Newtonville Somerville Newton Cambridge Latin Cantabs Medford Russell Field North Cambridge Malden Rindge Tech Everett High Brookline Old Tech Field Cambridge

Dufferin Park Race Results Three-Year-Olds and Up

The meet at Dufferin Park featured multiple races with winners including Lady Binmore ridden by Boden who paid 5.80 8.10 2.50 for first, and Lady Ivan ridden by Foden who paid 6.40 2.60 2.30 for first. Other top finishers included White Haven Miss Sterling and Pierrot, with several also-rans listed for each event.

Oeer Garner Ratte Connelly Coar Stack Judge Pryor Ginger O’brien The Virginian Dan Skid Firebrand Jackson Plato Petrarch McGoodwin Mint Cat Mysterious Girl Vida Sterling Sam Reh Grand Hotel Pastoreau Wilson Merimee Leochares O'Brien John O. Bulldoze Midway Woodtrap Loch Leven Hunt Speddster Heinisch King Darnley Leo Ray Constantine Marauder Bar One Thinker Brynlimah

Dedham High Tops Braintree in Narrow Win at Stone Park

Dedham High defeated Braintree High 10 to 8 at Stone Park yesterday. Braintree mounted a ninth inning rally scoring eight runs but Sullivan held on for the win with a near no hitter until the ninth inning when Braintree collected seven hits.

Dedham High Braintree High Stone Park Braintree Sullivan Dedham

New England Olympic Drive Opens Fundraising Effort

The New England Olympic committee met at Young's Hotel to outline plans to raise 50000 for the American Olympic fund. Chairman William F. Garcelon led discussions with Henry G. Lapham in charge of distributing Olympic buttons to recruit donations from banks and mercantile firms. Major-General Edwards pledged army support, with about 2000 already subscribed and an expected 20000 from upcoming stadium games.

New England Olympic Committee Young's Hotel American Olympic Fund New England America Antwerp William F. Garcelon Henry G. Lapham Boston Edwards Garcelon Olympic Fund Riggs

Gardner Loses Final Match in British Amateur Golf

Robert A. Gardner of Chicago falls to Cyril Tolley of Oxford University in a dramatic final at Mairfield Scotland finishing after the 37th hole. It marks the second American finalist in the history of the championship with Gardner narrowly missing the title after a hard fought round.

Mairfield Scotland Robert A. Gardner Chicago Cyril Tolley Oxford University Gardner Tolley Walter J. Travis Edward Blackwell

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