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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
12
San Francisco May 12. A veteran observer reports Graney is likely chosen to referee the anticipated world fight. He notes rumors and rival candidates like Charlie White Jack Welsh and Ed Smith, with Graney seeming the favored choice despite public naming delays.
Washington May 12 Congress reviews a bill by Representative Walter Smith to bar news and pictures of the Jeffries John L fight from crossing state lines or entering foreign countries. Betting odds would be forbidden. penalties include up to one year imprisonment or a $1000 fine. The measure relies on interstate commerce and mail powers to regulate such transmission.
Belmont Springs Country Club prepares a Family Day with exhibition tennis by Longwood Cricket Club members and an exhibition golf match featuring J. G. Anderson A. G. Lockwood Percy Gilbert and other champions. W C Chick and David Brown also listed. Hutchinson chairs golf committee and club officers aim to foster member acquaintance, with a gala dinner to close.
Out of respect for King Edward's memory all Eastern league baseball games scheduled for Friday May 20 have been called off. P T Powers league president announced that May 20 games will be rescheduled as double headers on May 21 alongside the regular games.
In BEN LOMOND California on May 12 J J Jeffries showed renewed energy during a vigorous training day with sparring rope skipping shadow boxing and bag punching. He then fished at a hatchery and returned with trout stains. Sam Berger plans to travel to San Francisco to pick a referee for the Johnson bout.
Sullivan's home run over the left field fence decided an 11th inning victory for Fall River over Lowell, 6 to 5, after Lowell rallied in the seventh. Butler, Ordway, Magee, and Morse led Fall River with key hits as Sullivan's blast sealed the win in Lowell.
In Brockton May 12 New Bedford defeated Brockton 6 to 3 as a fifth inning rally broke the game open Warwick faltered in the fifth with the bases loaded Beauman delivered a three bagger driving in five runs for the visitors Pratt hit a homer for Brockton while Cassett McCrone Rising and Cunningham supplied runs for New Bedford Pratt two RBIs and Beauman three base hit pace the visitors to the win while Warwick Smith Griffiths and Gr ifiths worked on the mound with New Bedford collecting 7 hits to Brockton 9. Time 2h 21m. Umpire Byrne.
Poor base running by Haverhill proved costly as Lynn won 4 to 3. Both pitchers were erratic and hitters struck freely. Metz drove in two runs with a two base hit, while Merril and Sebastian were active on defense with a passed ball and a pair of wild pitches.
In Lawrence on May 12 Lawrence defeated Worcester 6 to 4 for the fourth win of the season. Worcester led until the sixth when Lawrence started a four-run rally, and Worcester tied it again in the eighth before Lawrence clinched the victory.
Nashville defeated Birmingham 6 to 1 while Atlanta beat Mobile 5 to 1 and Montgomery topped Memphis 9 to 6 in a trio of league results.
The elementary school committee set the second annual outdoor meet for June 18 at Wood Island Park Boston. Eligible students from public and parochial schools may compete in junior and senior events plus a citywide baseball tournament. District divisions arrange eight relay teams and two final baseball games to crown city champions. Entries via sub masters. each school may start two entrants per event.
A record 150 golfers contested qualifying at the Country Club yesterday led by P. W. Whittemore with an 80. Nine players tied for the last three match-play spots with 90s. Morning playoff at 9:30 will decide the three advancing to match play. other top qualifiers include H. H. Wilder 84 and T. M. Claflin 86 among multiple clubs represented.
Rochester blanked Newark 3 to 0 while Toronto led Baltimore 12 to 5. Jersey City edged Montreal 3 to 2 in 10 innings. Buffalo defeated Providence 4 to 3 to cap the slate.
Pooth Donovan has chosen Reggie Foster for the Yale meet. Despite recent illness and a strained tendon, Foster is poised to dominate the 100 and 220 and may repeat last year’s dual victories and a new furlong mark. Max Steinhardt is out with a reoccurring tendon weakness, ending his hopes for a strong showing.
Captain Frank Nelson announced Yale will send 85 men to Boston to face Harvard in the Saturday dual meet, the smallest Yale team to Cambridge in years. Bleistein remains home despite eligibility, Seymour will scratch with a torn tendon, and Yale expects Harvard to win about 10 points with two thirds in sprints as their best outcome.
Eddie Carr of South Boston defeated Eddie Stanton of California in a swift display, Stanton fading after rounds and his corner stopping the bout in the fourth. Other results featured Tommy Fox versus Kid O'Brien ending in a draw, Happy Francis winning over Fred Lester, Joe Geary stopping Jack Powers, and Kid Thomas besting Mike Brown for the amateur 105-pound New England title.
Boxing fans look for a tough battle at the Armory next Tuesday as middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel meets challenger Porky Flynn with fans hoping for a long contest. Brockton card tonight shifts to Young Men's club featuring Joe Walcott versus Kyle Whitney while Bill McKinnon is noted as a prior test of the giant killer.
Johnny Coulon earned a clean decision over Philly McGovern in a fast 10 round fight at Madison A. C. in New York. Coulon won every round except the third and seventh. McGovern scored the only knockdown in the third with a right hook to Coulon’s jaw.
Saturday action at Franklin Field Speedway highlights the Dorchester Driving Club bringing fresh horses to speedway racing. Charles King debuts as a fast trotter alongside Rosemont owned by P. J. McDonald and Kremella owned by A. M. Johnson, while Emily owned by M. Healy makes her first appearance.
Melrose High defeated Quincy School 7 to 0 at Merrymount Park in the afternoon game. The score shows Melrose with a decisive victory and Quincy left scoreless, as reported from the May 12 action.
Arthur Duffey notes a busy sports day ahead including a Tiger session at American League grounds with Patsey Donovan's crew and Harvard Yale dual games at the Stadium. He chats on national AAU meets in New Orleans, Jeff Johnson fights, Papke Thomas postponements, and school colors changing, urging loyalty to old traditions.
The note debates marathon length versus 12 miles and mentions the 26 miles 385 yards standard arising from the 1908 Olympic race in London. It asks if Jack Johnson and Bob Fitzsimmons ever met, cites a Philadelphia knockout, asks for amateur record details in standing jumps with weights, and discusses prize ties in a baseball pool. It also instructs on amateur boxing registration with Frank Facey of Cambridgeport.
In St Louis on May 12 President Robinson sought waivers on outfielder O Hara and Lake is reported negotiating with Bresnahan for his services. Danny Shea manager of Kansas City is in the city discussing a pitcher with Lake amid prospects of a deal.
Interest rose at Country Club as Sears sisters Evelyn and Eleonora prepared for today’s ladies singles final. Yesterday featured the mixed doubles final with Edith Rotch and N. W. Niles defeating Marion Fenno and A. S. Dabney in three sets, 60 6 6 3.
The National Baseball Commission ruled that the New Orleans club of the Southern League owes payment for Players Rohe and Duncan sold to the Chicago American League club years ago. President Comiskey had complained he could not collect the money except via a note. The commission found the note conclusive and ordered payment within days.
Porky Flynn, heavyweight figure, was remembered by his West Side friends at the Old Howard gathering. He was presented a watch and chain along with a training outfit as a token of appreciation for his career.
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