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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
11
The A A U announces a push to recruit new amateur athletes amid national mobilization. The note cites Ernie Shore’s no hitter as proof of rising local interest and mentions Ted Lewis defending his welterweight title against Jack Britton. Coach Art Smith visits Tech for aviation exams while Larsens high jump soars over six feet eight inches, drawing praise.
D S Willard fought only once since defeating Johnson at Havana. A 10 round bout with Frank Moran at Madison Square Garden preceded his travels with the Buffalo Bill circus. Oak Bluffs asks for details on a 15 mile run July 14 via Dave Morey. Larsen high jump record debate over 6 ft 7 1 2 in prior to exhibition. Taunton notes Willie Jackson likely to beat Johnny Dundee this Friday night.
Major Woolworth owned by J. S. Smith of New Bedford won the 2:10 pace after trailing in the first two heats in a gruelling five heat race. David D. Warman was fined 100 dollars and suspended 30 days for laying up the first heat. Alliewood the Great captured the 2:16 trot and General French won the 2:22 trot. Sellers D. owned by W. B. Eckert of Reading, Pa., took the first two heats in the fast pace.
Lexington Golf Club announces a July 4 program with a morning two ball foursome all drive and an afternoon mixed foursome. James Stuart Smith, chairman of the tournament committee, confirmed the events last evening.
Frankie Callahan of Brooklyn defeated Chick Simler of Scranton in the main bout at the Arena last night though Simler stayed in the fight and clinched to survive. The semi final ended in a draw between Mike Paulson and Billy Carney. Kid Green won over Young Brusso after six rounds. Young Bailey beat Jerry Lucente in the opener.
New York takes first place with a 4 3 win in the opener, while Philadelphia wins the 10 inning second game 6 5. Alexander loses again in the opener as errors and a hit batsman fuel the Giants rally. In the nightcap Mayer, Middleton, Schupp, and Cravath figure in a seesaw contest until Stox at third scores the winning run on a passer.
Hank Gowdy played his final game for the Braves in Brooklyn as his club won a doubleheader against the Dodgers. The Braves erupted for two late rallies, taking the first game 6 to 5 after a ninth inning uprising, and winning the second 7 to 3.
Gowdy suffers a wrenched leg and leaves for Columbus as July 15 thin line. Rabbit Maranville and Joe Kelly pace Braves with timely hits including a decisive seventh inning in the first game. Dell struggles for the Dodgers while Nehf and Cadore duel in a see-saw second game with Brav es pulling out late scoring.
Cincinnati and Pittsburg battle to a 6 to 5 result in a high scoring game. Groh Kopf and Roush drove in runs for Cincinnati while Bigbee and King contributed for Pittsburg. Pitchers Schneider and Cooper split the mound duties with solid hitting and fielding from both sides.
In Hartford, two overtime decisions saw Hartford win 11 innings, and Lawrence prevail 4 to 1 in 10 innings. White provided two errors aiding Hartford’s first game win, while Burke’s baserunning miscue cost Hartford in the second. Lawrence won the decisive 10th on three hits, a sacrifice, and an error by Jenkins.
Springfield beat New Haven 4 to 1 as fielding and timely hits defined the game. A fist fight between Devine and Mowe led to ejections in the eighth inning.
New London won 1 to 0 over Portland in Bridgeport action. Martin pitched well, leaving the bases loaded in the second. Dowd drove in the lone run with a timely hit.
The five girls and four boys at Concord High School received letters yesterday from Principal Warren B. Goddard. Girls letteres went to Miriam Russell Irene Willis Catherine Gleason Charlotte Johnson Ruth Wood. Boys letteres went to Captain John Lynch Lief Nash Purinton Marrs Robert Dee.
The world wrestling champion Waldek Zbyszko becomes a member of the L Street Brownies starting today at the South Boston Institution. He plans to swim extensively, while Karl Lemle has been offered a spot on the Pole's training staff and may accept.
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