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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
10
The article accuses Referee Clougherty of a biased ruling in the Houck vs Crouse bout, alleging repeated fouls by Buck Crouse and a kidney punch. It warns against repeating such fiascos at the Arena and notes the decision must be abided despite fans' protests.
Auitue Duffey reports Freddie Burns will not start until the New England intercollegiate meet in Springfield. O'Connor cites Burns's recent ticklish breakdown and says he will take no chances with his star sprinter.
Dorchester High and South Boston High meet in a Boston High School championship game at Dunbar Avenue grounds. Dorchester, boosted by a recent win over Commerce, is favored to win. Boston Latin travels with strong pitching, Chelsea High battles Ravers High at Revere, and Newton High hosts Milton High at Claflin Field with Newton favored to win.
Sports writer Paul H. Shannon reports on manager Callahan shaping the White Sox, Ed Walsh ready to finish games, and doubts about the Naps and Tigers season. Jennings predicts Detroit rally and lists pitchers Johnson Plank and Bender as East rivals.
Hughie Jennings praises Detroit hitters led by Joe Wood despite a rough road trip and infield shuffles caused by Gainor’s injury. He notes Vitt’s position switch, Moriarty at third, and Bauman in the lineup as he defends the Tigers’ fighting spirit and speed against Chicago and Cleveland rivals.
Baseball in Brief Form reports rain affecting games as Lynn plays Haverhill Lawrence faces Lowell Worcester meets New Bedford Brockton meets Fall River with rain delays.
National games include Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Pittsburg, New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Cincinnati. American games feature Detroit at Boston, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Chicago at Washington, and St Louis at New York.
Haverhill plays Lynn, Worcester meets New Bedford, Lowell faces Lawrence, and Brockton hosts Fall River in a slate of city rivalry games.
Kansas City and Louisville played to a 6 to 3 result. Milwaukee defeated Indianapolis 1 to 0. St Paul and Columbus combined for 10 to 6. Minneapolis beat Toledo 6 to 3.
In Buffalo Newark beat Buffalo 6 to 3. Montreal defeated Baltimore 5 to 0. Rochester edged Providence 6 to 8. Toronto defeated Jersey City 2 to 1.
Bridgeport visits Springfield while New Britain encounters Hartford and New Haven faces Holyoke with rain affecting play.
In Pittsburg Cincinnati beat Pittsburg 32 to 15 while Chicago won 8 to none against Cleveland with rain affecting all other matchups.
Dorchester High faces South Boston High at Dorchester. Newton High meets Milton High in Newtonville. North Stoughton High travels to Randolph High. Revere High hosts Chelsea High in Revere.
Dartmouth defeats Vermont in all singles and doubles matches at Hanover. Nelson beats Swift 6-0 6-2, Webber over Gray 6-2 6-4, Harmon over Mc Farland 6-0 6-8, doubles Nelson/Harmon win 6-0 6-0, Webber/Hugus beat Swift/Salisbury 6-2 8-4.
Referee Clougherty awarded Buck Crouse a corner win over Leo Houck at the Arena on Tuesday night, sparking boos from a loyal Boston crowd. The incident threatens the sport’s standing in the city as tensions rise and calls for quiet return.
An arena crowd turned restless after a disputed decision by referee Clougherty during a Pilgrim A A bout. The article argues the referee erred and calls for regulated boxing with proper licensing to prevent such incidents.
Reports claim some cars used more powerful engines than standard in the Santa Monica road race. The A A A race board gathers evidence as officials weigh possible trouble. Names linked include Chalmers Cole Jackson Mitchell Benz Baker White Austin Henderson Vaughn Cameron. Details on a sales managers convention and trade committee are noted.
Powder Point School track squad aims for the championship at the Amherst interscholastic meet next Saturday. Coach Johnny Magee reports strong form from Rice and Coakley, with Jim Burke expected to win the quarter and half mile. Other contenders include Bill Meanix Legate, Drew Springfield, Sallaway Commerce, and Murphy Powder Point, among several rivals.
White Sox beat Washington 9-2 in a road game as Foster Zeider Block Moeller Knight and Lord keyed hits. Pitchers Benz Walsh Lange Johnson and Becker allowed runs while Tannehill Rath Zeider Collins and Lord turned double plays.
Open cross country entry blanks are out for a 10 mile race on Decoration Day. Send requests to John L. Warren at Murray Park Social Club Meridian Street East Boston and address correspondence to the North Dorchester A A Clifton Street Dorchester. secretary will receive it.
Montgomery loses 3 2 to Chattanooga while Birmingham edges Memphis 5 3 and Mobile defeats Atlanta 8 2 in 12 innings. New Orleans tops Nashville 6 4 as the circuit action continues.
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