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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
21
Councilman Brickley told Thomas C. O'Brien that the city may slash budget funds for the island hospital and almshouse staff salaries. He admitted the council lacks power to remove the staff, signaling possible administrative action through budget reductions.
Mr O'Brien tells council the infirmary budget inquiry could back sensational charges. Council members debate drastic actions to control spending, remove officials, and boost island staffing including 40 new hospital workers and a trained supervisor for the female almshouse.
Jimmy Londos aims to set a record pace against Cyclone Burns in a best two of three falls match at the Grand Opera House tonight. Burns, in top form after focused training, counters with speed and tricks as promoter Jim Barnes serves as referee.
Out fielder Frank Gilhooley formerly with the Boston Red Sox has signed with the Buffalo International League club. Owner J. J. Lannin announced the move today in Buffalo.
In Moultrie Georgia on March 24 the Braves defeated the Detroit Tigers 15 to 8 before the largest crowd ever seen in this region. The game showcased one of the longest exhibitions of the national pastime by two major league teams.
In nine innings 23 bases on balls and two hits by pitched balls were issued. Boston pitchers walked 10 and Hughey Jennings' Tigers 13, with two hit batsmen. The crowd included a Southern brass band and a town parade on the hottest day. Horace Ford replaced Maranville at short and starred with a double and two singles. Both teams head to Valdosta for the third game of the series as Stallings and Detroit set their rotations with Morgan, Brown, Davis, and Okrie pitching.
Lincolnshire Handicap at Lincoln England over a mile straightaway purse of 7000 dollars. C Harry's Furious, a four year old, carried 101 pounds and won the race with Scatwell second and Monteith third. Turious 33 to 1 Scatwell 20 to 1 Monteith 9 to 1.
The BC scrubs defeated OUI Regulars at Marcella Street playground yesterday as Swan and Gallagher delivered key hits after O'Regan, breaking up the season's first game. Coach Dave White’s Maroon and Gold showed solid batwork through seven innings, signaling potential power hitters for the team.
Bradford Mills announces Arlington High School baseball season with seventeen games including ten Mystic Valley Interscholastic league contests. Open dates remain for April 19 May 25 and June 17 as Mills seeks additions and notes two non league dates with Lowell and Waltham.
East Boston boxer Young Muggsy K. O. Muggsy vows a comeback at the Commonwealth A C event at Scenic Temple next Monday night. He resumes light work after a setback against Kloby and will face Chelsea's Johnny Veto, who defeated Billy Carney in a recent bout.
Arlington High School baseball hopefuls, part of the Mystic Valley Interscholastic league, began outdoor practice at Spy Pond Athletic Field. About 20 candidates reported to Dr. William T. McCarty for the initial workout, with eight veterans including Captain Frederick Lowe and Walter Cooledge among the nucleus.
In Albany on March 24 the Walker boxing bill allowing 15 round bouts passed the Senate 31 to 19 and heads to the Assembly. The measure would bar any person convicted of evading the draft from competing in a bout.
The state House will take up a Sunday sports bill this afternoon to allow baseball and amateur sports on Sundays. Representative Hays of Brighton proposed a 2:45 vote but withdrew and will seek to limit debate when the bill is discussed today after the 1 p.m. assembly.
The report notes Georges Carpentier may not seek real ring battles in the U S but Canadian light heavyweight title claimant Jack Renault aims to challenge him after a few more bouts. Renault is to meet Young Jack Johnson at Commercial A C in New Bedford tonight in an 8 to be 12 round bout with a 10 round semi final featuring Frank Gould versus Greek Alger. Fenway A A announces its office at 216 Washington street with phone Main 57846.
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