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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
11
Lute McCarty was expected this week but delays push his arena visit to next week. Fans wonder if he will sidestep Gunboat Smith as he did Bombardier Wells after his $10,000 lesson and rough treatment from New York fans.
The piece covers Lute's manager claiming fear of outpointing influenced a duck move and a possible finish with Smith, plus Willard, Jeanette, Langford and other contenders. It notes the New England amateur championships April 5 at Mechanics Building with multiple weight classes, and British champ Fred Welsh sailing March 22 to challenge Willie Ritchie. Also referenced are Jose Rivers training for April 8, Abe Attell versus Ollie Kirk, and Langford's status in Australia.
American welterweight Harry Lewis defeated England’s middleweight champion Jack Harrison by knockout in the third round of a 20 round contest at the National Sporting Club in London. Lewis had earlier secured 650 damages in a taxi accident suit, claimed to affect his nerve and fighting ability.
Gloucester March 17 Gilbert Gallant of Chelsea won a decision over Joe Eagan of South Boston in a Lenox A C feature bout at City Hall. Referee Bill Hamilton faced boos from 900 spectators as Eagan led in rounds four and six, Gallant rallying in nine. Kid Reagan stopped Young Sullivan in the opener. Al Delmont challenged anyone in his weight class.
Matty Baldwin the Charlestown bear cat will meet Steve Kennedy the Lawrence lightweight in a 12 round bout at Manchester New Hampshire on March 25. The match, nearly ready for Salem, Massachusetts, was arranged by manager Dan Gallagher as a heavyweight for the New England light title chase.
Jack Britton of Chicago defeated Johnny Krause of Philadelphia in six rounds at the Olympia A A tonight. Britton dominated every exchange and Krause stayed on his feet for the entire six rounds.
Joe Jeannette defeats Jack Reed of Toledo at the Queensboro Athletic Club in Long Island City. Jeannette, 192 pounds, dominates the match and the referee stops the bout in the fourth round after Reed is floored three times.
Young Fulton substituted for Kid Ghetto against Tommy Houck at the Olympic A. C. tonight and quit after one and a half rounds. He fell to the floor before the end of the second period and was counted out by the referee.
Young Denny of New Orleans defeated Phil Cross of New York in a 10 round no decision match at the Orleans A. C. Denny landed sharp right smashes to Cross in the late rounds, slowing the aggressive opponent.
Dryden of Dryden city defeated Strangler Lewis of Boston in Portsmouth New Hampshire in a clean wrestling match. Dryden won the first fall in 38 minutes with an arm bar and crotch break and the second in 29 minutes with a head scissors and arm bar. In the preliminaries Richards of the U S Washington defeated Tony Cushay of Boston in straight falls.
Toronto Tecumsehs and Nova Scotia New Glasgows prepare for their season opener at the Boston Arena next Saturday night. Tecumsehs will bolster with Davidson point Wilson right wing and Foyston left wing from the Toronto pro team.
The Tecumsehs add top players to race a strong New Glasgow squad led by Chester Gregory. Ras Murphy and Jack Twaddle will join as coverpoint and nine players prepare to reach Boston for a two day hockey series. Friday night and Saturday morning practice set the stage for an all six man game.
World champion Frank Gotch signed articles to wrestle George Lurich of Europe in Kansas City on April 1. He is reported to receive 15000 dollars and will be trained by Marion Plestina of Chicago and possibly Farmer Burns.
Brookline gym swimmers defeated the Cambridge Y M C A 42 to 13 in a Harvard tank meet. Brookline swept the 10 and 220 yard events the plunge for distance and both relays. Sam Page led Cambridge in the 80 yard race and Cross the 40 yard event.
In Galveston Texas on March 17 the Athletics Cubs defeated Galveston 9 to 4 with help from veterans Houck Lapp and Bender. Bender appeared only as a batter and hit a two-base hit. The game was poorly played.
Giants manager John J. McGraw argues for ready pitchers only in emergencies, preferring to rely on the man in the box. He recalls strategy from the 1913 West Coast trip and the 1913 World Series, detailing the plan to rattle pitcher OBrien and surge early runs to win.
Oliver Ames High School girls basketball team rails at Philips High of Swampscott over a state title claim. Captain Helen Pomery says two games are needed, one at Swampscott and one at North Easton, to avoid unfair advantage. Philips High reportedly reluctant to neutral site or North Easton return game.
Boston sprinter Jack Kelliher edged New York star Harvey Cohn in a tight 600 yard race at the skating rink in Fall River. Cohn led most of the distance but Kelliher surged in the final 2 yards to win by two feet, clocking 1 minute 17 2-5 seconds.
Detroit Americans defeated the New Orleans team 10 to 1 in a practice game in New Orleans. Klawitter pitched the first five innings for Detroit and Hall finished the game.
The article notes a rise of booing in Boston sports arenas as a refined disapproval method adopted from English and Canadian fans. It traces booing from hockey crowds to American baseball venues and recalls Fenway Park crowds ribbing an umpire whose voice cracked during a past game.
Harvard chess standings show H. L. Perrin with seven wins three losses, FF. P. Beal six wins three losses, and KE. F. Lange four wins one loss leading the championship. Six leaders in the novice tournament to be held tomorrow evening will qualify.
Harvard athletic committee offered Edgar H. Wells the graduate treasurer position left by William F. Garcelon. Wells announced yesterday he declined the offer despite his strong links to Harvard athletics making him a likely nominee.
Mr. Wells has served graduates on the committee and is general secretary of the alumni association. Mr. Garcelon asks to be relieved by Aug 1 1918, the fiscal year end. No other name is recommended. Paul Withington is a probable candidate but may decline.
Today features multiple boxing cards with Clarence Ferns meeting Jim Perry in Atlanta and Joe Sherman facing J Shelton in St. Louis. Other bouts include Jim Kenrick versus Phil McGovern and Al McCluskey against Dummy Maxim in Brooklyn, plus Black Bill versus Bill Watkins. Bowling circuits list Amateur Boston Pin Colonial at Oxford and several interclub matches across clubs in the region.
Marlin Texas March 17 President H W Hempstead of the New York National League club arrived to observe the final days of training camp. The club starts its training trip on March 22 in Houston with three scheduled games.
A busy day at Mechanics Building as hundreds of men remove limousines and other pleasure vehicles from last week’s exhibition. A large crew also prepares motor trucks for display. L. J. Sackett becomes sales manager for the Henderson car in New England, reporting to James A. Binney, local distributor.
The article describes preparations for a second commercial vehicle show next to the auto show. It notes large trucks up a steep runway, expert crews, festive decorations, and Chester I Campbell leading setup. Music and accessories displays will accompany the exhibition, with expectations of big crowds and orderly attendance.
The S V car with an electric gear shift debuts at the auto show and a touring demonstration will appear at J W Bowman Company. A circular dial on the steering wheel selects forward speeds, reverse, or neutral with a finger press. The Electric Motor Car Club dinner at Hotel Thorndike drew many members and guests.
The record lists multiple players with scores across two meets, naming Lieee Laiea Duncan Hansis Mer arland Drisko Grovestein Stevenson Wilkin Hansen and Kelley. Totals show team scores with varied finishes and final tallies of 532 to 468 and 541 to 521.
City Point Blue Sox seeks fast 14 or 15 year old teams around Greater Boston for April 19 morning open date. Contact J. E. Lagassa 819 Fourth Street South Boston or Rosary A. C. of South Boston via Andrew E. Connelly 185 C Street South Boston.
Joe Tinker, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, fears a report that Charles Victory Faust, the famed jinx disperser, will join the Reds if the Giants fail to offer a contract by February 1. Faust reportedly instructed police to watch for him and head him off.
Nap camp notes praise for Midget Liebold who connected on a solid hit. Joe Birmingham, Cleveland's manager, declares Liebold the greatest natural outfielder he has ever seen.
In Charlottesville on March 17 Washington American League recorded a 3 1 win over the second team while Catholic University defeated the University of Virginia 4 in a separate matchup.
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