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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
17
Ted Kid Lewis of England won every round in a 12 round bout at Soldiers Field Arena against Mike Glover of South Boston. The match, marred by plodding exchanges and many holds, avenged a previous loss by Glover and was not a standout display of boxing.
Harvard edged Tufts 4 to 3 in 11 innings at Soldiers Field. Whitaker and Carroll delivered key hits for Tufts while Harvard pitcher Beal closed out the final frames, with Wescott misplaying a fly that allowed Percy to reach base and score the decisive run in the 11th.
Harvard and Tufts traded runs with an early pitching duel. a contentious rally followed four straight bases on balls, provoking protests by players and fans as the game progressed to the late innings. The box shows Harvard 2 Tufts 8 with key hits by Stafford Harte Nash and Abbot and notable miscues and baserunning. Attendance reached about 10 000 with umpires White and Conway.
Lewis pressed for a knockout in the final round but the bell ended the fight after a knockdown in round twelve. Glover, unaware of his mother Mary Cavanaugh’s serious illness back in South Boston, fought with heavy emotion. The arena crowd learned of the death five minutes before the bout. Walter Butler and Gil Gallant meet next Tuesday night in the main event.
Harvard and Tufts battled to a late lead change with a four ball walk forcing in the tying run in the eleventh inning. Harvard edged Tufts 5 4 as Umpire White drew criticism amid disputed calls and dramatic plays.
Tieing and winning runs marked the contest as players disputed the outcome. One Harty vard man warned a Tufts supporter against paying wagers, saying Harvard didn’t win. the umpire did, calling the game robbery.
Revere cycle track hosts a gala evening with manager Nat Butler presenting an all around card. The highlight is the Brassard race a one hour motor-paced event featuring George Wiley Clarence Carmen representing the United States Victor Linart representing Belgium and Georges Seres flying the French colors. A balanced card of amateur and professional races precedes this event.
Harness season opens at Framingham fair grounds this afternoon under the Bay State Circuit. The meet features fast horses valued at about 200000 dollars and marks the first of the year for local harness racing followers.
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