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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
15
Report from Toledo notes Willard and Dempsey intensifying training ahead of the big match. Details emphasize Willard's 20 foot ring, strategy near the ropes, and plans to counter Dempsey's rush style with patient, precise boxing.
New York 9 St Louis 3 in 9th inning Giants rally after 0 0 start. Barnes wins for New York while Ames takes loss for St Louis. Miller Lavan Young Heathcote Tuero Tuero later key players.
Captain Frank Rings Tufts nine edged the University of Vermont 6 to 5 in the ninth at Tufts Oval. Tufts had 10 errors to Vermont’s two yet outran bats in the late frame. Vermon t rattle of nine innings details show Weafer and Kibbe with strong pitching. Attendance reached about 2000 as Crowther umpired the game.
Fitchburg loses 3 to 1 as Lowell pitchers blank the team except for a late run. Inability to hit Pierotti hampered Fitchburg's offense.
Portland defeated Lewiston 8 to 3 in a loosely played game at Lewiston. Fred French delivered the standout moment with a home run as the hosts controlled the contest.
Harvard trainer W F Donovan profiles Jack Dempsey as a cheerful, confident challenger ahead of the world heavyweight title bout with Jess Willard in Toledo. He highlights Dempsey’s physique, stamina, and eagerness to train, contrasting him with Willard and noting Dempsey’s readiness despite weather and storm delays.
Toledo reports focus on Jess Willard health ahead of the July 4 title bout with Jack Dempsey. Dr William Evans will assess fitness, as Willard’s sparring partner Heinen endured a knockout during the session while others logged rounds.
The narrative follows Willard during a nine round workout at his Casino camp with sparring partners. An earlier cold knockout is noted and Evans previews a fuller Post story. Willard shows no signs of fatigue and seems in strong condition as Hemple and Heinen watch, with speculation on weight adjustments before a potential title defense.
Bobby Josephs of the South End defeated Chick Hayes in a 12 round feature at the Commercial A. C. before a large West End crowd. Josephs surged from the 10th round and finished strong to take the decision in a fast rugged bout. The card also saw Frank Tillo beat Young Cahill in eight rounds, Harry Silva best Frank Repetto in six, and Mac Murphy KO Young Lowry in the curtain raiser.
Eddie Shevlin returns from the navy and discusses his boxing experiences in England. He praises British boxing, notes weight and referee differences, and cites Basham as his opponent. He also mentions Harry Frazee predicting a Dempsey bout outcome and recalls Harvard crews in interallied games.
Ned Chandler the colored rider leads a top favorite against Lloyd Thomas in a best two of three match race at Revere cycle track this evening. The motor paced event features Carman, Lawrence and Bowker over a 50 mile course. If rain postpones, the entire card moves to Monday night.
Battling at Brave Field this afternoon Newton High faces Boston College High in a Suburban league diamond test for the 1919 Greater Boston interscholastic baseball crown. The lineups include Moore Emmett Owen Mcintyre Richmond and Sawyer for Newton with Kamp Peppard Gallacher Ayles Wilson Seavey Lanigan Bjorkman Mooney Cassell for BC High. Umpires A J Woodlock and W Remmert. Game starts at 3 o'clock.
The Bunker Hill K of C team meets Chelsea Athletics this afternoon at 3 30 at Sulli van square playground Charlestown.
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