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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
14
In Buenos Aires on March 7 a 10 round featherweight bout between Young Cohen of Boston and Julio Perez of Argentina ended in a draw after Cohen protested that he did not deserve a victory. The referee initially awarded Cohen the win, then changed the decision to a draw amid an Argentinian crowd.
Williams town reports Harry Davis, former Athletics title winner, hired to coach the Purple for the coming season. Ira Thomas, bound to a five year deal, leaves for oil ventures in Louisiana and will take a leave of absence. Davis begins with indoor practice as uncertainty over leadership ends.
Arthur Duffey notes the football rules committee in New York may not change current rules despite ongoing discussion. Local officials from New England meet in Boston to discuss interpretations that could improve play while remaining near the present standard.
A jumble of notes discusses luck with horseshoes and an auto chain, then shifts to a long critique of coal politics, Broadway, and heating costs. It includes remarks on the Davis Cup, Caesar's Ides, income tax, Australian boxers, coal shortages, and a quip about a baseball player's eating average.
English High School defeated Boston Latin 50 to 27 at the Stast Armory with the high jump still to come, signaling strong momentum toward winning the Reggies.
The Supreme Court today sustained Judge Staake of Philadelphia Court who allowed Sunday baseball in Fairmount Park the city playground. Sabbatarian associations and clergy appealed the ruling.
Georges Carpentier, European heavyweight champ, wed Mlle Georgette Laurentia Elsasse at City Hall in Paris on March 8, with a church ceremony planned for tomorrow. The civil ceremony occurred early to avoid crowds while the bride said she dislikes boxing and will not watch him defend the title. Carpentier’s manager Francois Descamps had warned the marriage could affect a rematch with Jack Dempsey.
English High athletes swept the meet led by Foster who won the 200 yard and the shot put, and Gilmore who won the 300 yard dash assisted by Foster. Latin and English High teammates traded wins in several events. Captain Harold Angel attended with his recruiting squad.
Columbus Ga March 8 Stallings reshuffles the infield during morning drills moving Ford aside for Tony Boeckel at third base. The set infield today matches the one from last September Holke Pick Maranville and Boeckel.
Newton and Brookline schoolboy hockey squads clash in the opener of a double header at the Ice Pavilion with the B A A and Dartmouth club teams completing the card. Newton comes off strong form this season, only defeated by Cambridge Latin in the outdoor repower series.
Art Wilson led batting work as Stallings shuffled positions naming young Fahey Christenbury Shay and Ford in the infield while ONeil did catching. Outfield candidates Powell Cruise Dixie Carroll Sullivan and Bayrs impressed as the squad prepared for the season with optimism and chatter about possible outfield rotations and battery strength.
In the first race maidgis led a 600 purse three and a half furlongs with Oh Yes second and Trinkle Blue third. Second race went to Redland in a six furlongs claiming event, Archie Alexander second and General third. Third race over one mile and three sixteenths saw Sasin win with Lady Ward second and Rookery third. Fourth race one mile with seven furlongs saw Dixie Carroll win over Fort Bliss and Night Wind. Fifth race five and a half furlongs handicap winner Arnold with Mahoney second and Ticklish third. Sixth race one mile and seventy yards claim Heavy Weapon won with Kimpalong second and Orderly third. Also listed are other runners for each race and finishing times.
The March meeting of the Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts will be held this afternoon at the Hotel Touraine. Mrs James P Lewis of Waltham the club president will preside. The session focuses on planning the annual charity beach show set for June 17 at Woodland Park Hotel grounds with specialty judges to be appointed.
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