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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
21
Sport commentary notes the evolving role of the referee in the Willard Dempsey heavyweight bout while previewing other athletic moves. Alf Shrubbs plans a comeback racing George McCrae, and inter allied games with navy and army athletes are planned for August.
In Brooklyn New York and Brooklyn split a twin bill. The Giants won the opener 4 to 2 as New York collected 13 hits but endured sharp defense. The Superbas captured the second 9 to 8 with Griffith homering and driving in three runs while Brooklyn struck 18 hits off three New York pitchers.
The English High and Mechanic Arts high school teams in Boston were set to play a baseball diamond clash yesterday afternoon at the North Brighton playgrounds but the game was cancelled.
William Davis of California defeated P. M. Davion of England in a five set match at Wimbledon. The scores were 6-2 5-7 2-6 6-2 6-2.
Holy Cross defeated Boston College 7 to 0 before a large alumni crowd in Worcester. The victory tied the series at one win each, delivering a dominant offensive showing and a noted shutout performance.
The Purple defeated Holy Cross 9 runs to 4 after a five inning battle. Eddie Gill, pitching ace for the Purple in his last Holy Cross game, allowed only one scratch hit. Gill and teammates sparked a late rally in the seventh with Santoro, Gill, and Gagnon delivering key hits and runs as the Purple built a big lead. Daley was named captain for 1920.
In the Women's Golf Association of Boston championship at Brae Burn, seven winners advance after first round match play. Notable results include Miss Glenna Collett of Narragansett Bay defeating Mrs S E Bentley 4 and 2, and Mrs J D Woodfin beating Mrs E F Aldrich 7 and 6.
Boston wins 5 to 2 as Ray Caldwell shines on the mound and Babe Ruth fuels a late eighth inning rally. McNally Shean Walters and Hooper star in key plays while Robertson struggles after a strong start for Washington.
One of the season’s biggest bike cards will be staged at the Revere Cycle Track. The program opens with amateurs and ends with the Brassard, a one hour motor paced race featuring Wiley Carman and Corry. The Brassard carries a daily $5 prize until a holder is defeated.
Elmer Duggan has been re-elected captain of Concord High School sports teams, continuing his leadership role at the school.
William Hopkins is named baseball manager replacing Arnold Hewitt. John Mullaney is chosen manager of the football team.
Eleven members of the Concord High School 1919 baseball team receive letters. Arnold Hewitt earns both player and manager letters. two monograms are awarded to Filmer Duggan captain Arnold Hewitt manager James Williams Henry Clark Thomas Hutchinson Arthur Duggan Roland Flynn William Hopkins John Mullaney Joe Mullaney and Fred Loftus. Monograms go to Farnham Smith and Edmund Giles.
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