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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
17
Boxing champion displays skill in hub event as sport comment notes Brave owners and teams shaping the National League race. Mentions Granta owners, Intercollegiate sports, and upcoming bicycle track opening with May 22 date.
A collection of fan comments references Tommy Kirby Corcoran Essex Lawrence, A Palazzo-Doyle Carney boxing three bouts with Doyle winning all. J W notes referees could rule KO or no decision in fifth round if outclassed. E Me mentions Muggsy and McMenimen three meetings. William Harrison Dempsey full name. H D Plymouth Hurd Demers would be champion if stopped. A no decision by referee means the wager rests on paper pick. otherwise referee decides.
Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 3 to 1 in the first game of the season. Cooper allowed four hits and hit three batters but issued no walks. Causey started for Philadelphia and was wild before Cantwell relieved and ended the scoring. The score remained 3-1.
John Evers will not coach at Boston College after choosing to rejoin the New York Giants under McGraw. BC authorities say no breach of contract occurred as Evers never signed, having come to Boston for the season only if circumstances allowed. Dave Shean is sought to replace him as coach of the team.
Newton High’s batting machine was scoreless until the fifth inning as Everett High pitcher Porter held them at bay. Newton broke through late, scoring in the fifth sixth and seventh to win 6 to 2. Hall closed the game by pitching the eighth frame at Claflinfield Newtonville yesterday afternoon.
Somerville beat Medford High 10 to 3 in five innings due to rain. Seven Somerville runs came in the second inning aided by three two-base hits. The game was halted early so it would count, with Ballou, Odams, Barker pitching and Hyslop umpiring as 300 fans looked on.
Georges Carpentier arrives for a $2000 purse bout at Mechanics' building tonight. He will also garner significant homage and newspaper space valued at about $200,000 while drawing a cosmopolitan crowd and a mix of boxing enthusiasts. Ticket demand spans from $2.20 to $5.50 per seat.
Armory bar to women for Georges Carpentier bout as demand for tickets soars. New England crowds flood in with cash while Georgette Carpentier sits out. Huntington Avenue Coliseum to host a male-only crowd hoping to witness the European champion and a possible Dempsey matchup.
Herb Pennock mourns the loss of a three stone diamond ring after leaving the ball park yesterday afternoon. He appeals to regular fans to return the ring to the American league clubhouse, promising gratitude and a reward.
Some 12 million fans packed the Commercial Club rooms to witness amateur bouts under the St. Josephs T A Society of the West End. Arthur Heizer of Roxbury defeated Jimmy Manning of South Boston, but judges awarded the bout to Heizer after extra rounds. Joe Welch edged Vin Forti in three rounds. Frank Mitchell of South Boston won the 108-pound title by default over Henry Ford. J Ross won the 115-pound title over Charles Costello. Frank Doyle of South Boston was KOed in the 125-pound final by H Sullivan of the Peninsula.
New York May 10 Due to German army damage Antwerp links cannot be ready before July 12. U S GA secretary W D Vanderpool says the federation will try to assemble a team for July 12. The amateur championship entries include Nelson Whitney Samuel J Graham Stewart Stickney Findlay S Douglas F C Newton W H Maxwell Jr and Robert A Gardner.
First race for Madden two-year-olds at four and a half furlongs won by Thorny Way ridden by Sande with Bee's Nest second and Irish Jag third. Time .56. Other runners included Fastward Princess and Caprose. Second race the Potomac steeplechase over two miles won by Smithfield with Reliance second and Wisest Fool third. Time 8.58. Third race for three-year-olds six furlongs won by Super with Scurry second and Feoder third. Time 1.15. Fourth race two-year-olds four and a half furlongs won by Cullinan with Inglecrest second and Aunt Deda third. Time .56. Fifth race Gwynne Oak handicap won by Louise V. with Franklin second and Uncle's Lassie third. Time 1.15. Sixth race for three-year-olds and up won by Charlie Summy with Gatc second and Siesta third. Time 1:49 8-5. Seventh race for three-year-olds and up fillies and mares won by Arethusa with Virginia L. second and Carpet Sweeper third. Time 1:48 3-5.
The Catholic University ball team defeated B C yesterday at Newton by 7 to 3 in six innings. Dempsey scored for Boston in the second after a life created by Parrott and Lacey clashing in short left. Catholic University led 2 to 0 in the second, BC tied at 2, then the Senators added four runs in the fourth and fifth to pull ahead. Pitcher Kelly and TR C catcher Louis Urban starred for the locals. BC infield play was misplayed and error prone.
Marblehead pitcher Curtis belted a three run shot in the third inning with two aboard to overturn Lynn Classical 6 to 4. Anderson of Classical allowed five singles and fanned 13, while Curtis held Classical to three hits with 12 strikeouts in a pitchers duel.
Race by race results listing winners and payoffs for a card at Louisville. Erica Verse won race one with Squealer second and Blaise third. Black Servant captured race two with North Elkhorn second and Oriole third. Ginger won race three followed by Dodge and Pas toreau. Bandymo led race four with Meliora second and Thinker third. Bit of White won race five ahead of Miss Muffins and Miss Fontaine. Courtship won the Waterson Hotel handicap in race six with King Gorin second and Sway third.
Atlanta beats Little Rock 6 to 2 and New Orleans defeats Chattanooga 1 to 0. Birmingham wins 8 to 2 over Nashville while Memphis posts a 7 to 3 victory against Mobile.
Paddy Owens of Cambridge boxed to a draw with Chick Hayes of Boston and Indianapolis over 12 rounds at Union Square Theatre Somerville. The card featured Battling Gregory vs Al Laynes, Chick Gallagher over Young Benny, and Kid Lee stopping Tommy Brown.
Johnny Wilson of Charlestown the middleweight champion stars at the Old Howard beginning Monday May 17 in the athletic sketch In the Gym nasium. He is assisted by a sparring partner and Jack Sheehan giving fans a chance to see the man who defeated Mike O Dowd for the title.
The Boston University nine meet the Maroon and Gold at University Heights in the season’s big game. Coach Carney’s men have changes with Herrin moving from behind the plate to the outfield and Goodrich taking his spot. The swap is doubtful to yield a clear advantage.
Tufts College nine meet Catholic University on the Tufts Oval at 4 pm seeking revenge for an early season defeat in Washington. Coach Volk’s squad has surged since returning to Medford, winning all but a Holy Cross loss, with Colucci and Keefe likely at battery as Tufts aims to even the series.
The St. Mark's Catholic Club of Dorchester accuses the park and recreation department of neglecting Ashmont playgrounds. They draft resolutions condemning no improvements and lax duties and forward them to the Mayor the City Council president and the department.
English High meets Boston Latin at Rowan Park Dorchester while Mechanic Arts plays Boston College High in Newton Pending. South Boston faces Hyde Sax at M Street South Boston and East Boston meets Brighton at Wood Island East Boston. West Roxbury plays at Pierce Field Roslindale. Winchester hosts Watertown High at Town Field Watertown. Wakefield visits Arlington High at Spy Pond athletic field Arlington.
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