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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
7
In Columbus Ga on March 12 a heavy rainstorm created a young lake in Chattahoochee Park the Braves camping grounds. About 30 ball players and a manager were soaked reaching trainer Jimmy Neary's clubhouse after the downpour.
Moran and teammates set a 2367 mile seven lap record as New York hosts a night of sprints. Dozens of unofficial laps erupted as teams tried to steal a lap in the six day event at Madison Square Garden.
Severe storm darkened Columbus as the Braves conducted indoor practice led by Colonel Stallings and Lieutenant Dagey. Jack Shea joined workouts with Hugh Duffy’s Toronto group, while Dick Rudolph impressed in morning drills and Ted Gowdy and Mickey O’Neil eyed afternoon games.
Kentucky moves to permit 12 round no decision bouts under a three member athletic board appointed by the Governor. Five percent of gate receipts will go to the State school fund. The measure passed both House and Senate by 22 to 12 and awaits the Governor’s signature.
Col March 12 Mike O'Dowd of St Paul world middleweight champion knocked out Tommy Madden of Brooklyn in the third round of a scheduled twelve round bout at a local arena.
Sixteen year old William Wurtz of 11A Sheridan Street fractured both bones in his left wrist when he fell while jumping hurdles at English High School yesterday afternoon. He was treated at City Hospital.
Jimmy Wilde of England decisively outpoints Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne Indiana over 12 rounds in Toledo Ohio proving his right to the world flyweight title.
In a 12 round war in a 21 foot ring, Wilde presses the pace against Mason. Wilde dominates with mounted lefts and rights, while Mason bleeds early and fights back with grit, the two trade blows and clinches as the match wears on.
Red Sox prospects gain hope with Jim Hendryx and Harry Harper joining the squad at Whittington Park. Players show more pepper in workouts, while Hendryx expresses satisfaction with his Akron managerial role and playing manager pay, plus relief at leaving West Point and the army.
Barrow and critics expect Hendryx as a right handed emergency hitter with power to spare. Hooper Menosky Marsans and Hendryx provide a potential hard hitting outfield rotation while Vitt Schang and the Cuban add depth if he regains big league form. Hooper travels toward Hot Springs as practice plans unfold for a six inning workout and Sunday game prep.
Manager Barrow explained new pitching rule changes and penalties for violations. The team heads to Dallas for two games and will scout McGraws Giants lineup. Gus Rooney and an official from last spring will handle the indicator for the upcoming contest.
Jimmy Frazzetti of Brockton defeated Joe Jawson of Milwaukee in the seventh round of a scheduled 10 rounder at the Commercial A C. A low blow by Jawson led to a foul stoppage and Frazzetti was awarded the decision after the bout resumed. Also, Battling McCreary beat Carlo Armstrong, Willie Jones defeated Soldier Harrison, and Teddy Murphy beat Charley Kid Miller in their respective bouts.
Norman Ross, American swimmer, established a world record for 500 metres in Auckland on March 12 with a time of 6 minutes 44 25 seconds. He also swam 100 yards in 60 seconds, equalling the New Zealand record.
Lynn City Hall laughed off a sensational tip about Indian Chant winning the New Orleans seventh race. Officials quietly concede some privately bet on Indian Chant, which finished second, as the public denounced gambling while the private actions suggest otherwise. An Indian sign allegedly marked the city halls involvement.
Middletown reports M. Williams of Philadelphia was chosen captain of next year's Wesleyan swimming team this afternoon. Williams has competed on the squad for two seasons.
A crowded New Jersey track saw Alf Goullett surge to multiple sprint wins including the final, while Oscar Egg and Eddie Madden claimed several victories. Point standings put Goullett and Magin atop with 350 and 49, followed by Egg and Madden at 303.
Buffalo New York was awarded the 1921 tournament of the American Bowling Congress at the delegates annual meeting in Peoria Illinois.
Lynn Classical defeated Lynn English 37 to 31 in the annual track meet at Foglish High last night. Captain Herlihy led Classical to the feature 300-yard win over Whalen of English by three yards. Mc Manus of English won both the 25-yard dash and broad jump.
Boston A. A. hockey team crushed Quiter City All-Stars 10 to 2 in Philadelphia. Spectators praised Boston as the best team seen on the local icy gridiron this winter.
Consolation prizes awarded today for the Last Lines to Limerick No 54 with judges ranking next to the winner. Recipients include Mrs H M Keith of 79 Curtis St W Somerville Mass receiving $50 E A Kennison of 35 Bay St Newport Vt receiving $25 and Madge A Brown of 37 Quincy St Medford Hillside Mass receiving $25.
The prize winning Last Line of Limerick No 55 will be printed in tomorrow's Post with the writer's name and related details.
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