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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
9
Stone School crew won the one and seven eighths mile match on the Charles River by a little over three lengths in 10m 20s. Brookline High School eight faced a head wind and an average 14 pound disadvantage per man but stayed in the race until the end.
James Chandler Ball catcher for the Boston Nationals married Florence Cashen last night in Burlington after a Catholic dispensation was granted due to differing beliefs. The couple returned to Montpelier and then left for Boston where Ball will rejoin his team.
The Harvard interclass tennis championship at Jarvis Field Cambridge is in the late rounds after two days of play. The second round yesterday produced fine matches as four classes compete separately with their division winners advancing to the final contest.
Noble & Greenough defeated Roxbury Latin 7 to 3 at the American League grounds yesterday afternoon in a tight contest. Chafkin Tufts Saltonstall H Minot Gannett Fox Smith Lyons Minot and Hill led the action with several hits and key plays. Attendance was about 400 as Grant Hill and the Noble pitching staff held Roxbury Latin to three runs.
Dedham High defeated Roxbury High at Stone Park as Keefe pitched well and Stevens starred on the mound. Harris led hitters with two triples and a single, with Harris also on two stolen bases and contributing in the field.
Newton High defeats previously unbeaten Waltham High in a 8-5 game. Fripp fuels Newton with a one handed catch, a two base hit, and key hits. Barry, Chamberlin, Healy, Wilson, Leary, Ryan, ONeil, McCourt, Fripp, Cobb, Everett contribute runs and hits. Attendance about 1300. umpire Mahar.
Ballou & Hobigand faced Boston College High yesterday afternoon and for a long time gave the wearers of the red and gold needed practice in batting and base running. When the game was called the scorers conferred, and announced that the score was 23 to 1 in favor of Boston College High. Regulars for BOS College High dominated, with pitchers Sweeney and Whalley handling hitters and rapping in support from multiple players. Attendance was about 200 as BC High rolled to a decisive 23 to 1 victory.
Brookline High defeated English High 7 to 6 on Cypress Street grounds. Dooley, McGrath, Roote, Kelley and Nelson led with multiple hits. Mendelson and Carr were the opposing hurlers. Attendance reached 1000 as Brookline claimed its first win over English in over a decade.
In a well played game at Wood Island Park yesterday Wiggin and Elwell defeated Bond and Goodwin. Burke starred with strong play and Shannon excelled at base running. Final score details are unclear from the remaining OCR.
Boxing fans await tonight’s Quaker Town bout between Jim Johnson and Jack O'Brien. Johnson, returning from Australia, faces O'Brien in a six round card that could boost or ruin Jeffries championship plans. Johnson’s power matches O'Brien’s class as both seek decisive action.
They fought four times with Johnson winning three. Dates and places include April 16 1908 in this city for 10 rounds, Dec 11 1908 in Colma for 20 seconds, July 18 1905 in Chelsea for seven rounds on a foul. A sixth round no-decision occurred July 31 1903 in Philadelphia.
Captain Harry Davey and Manager Earl Ireland of Cambridge Latin School were removed by Headmaster W. F. Bradbury after allegations of disobedience and using ineligible players in a Pomfret Conn game. The action follows waning baseball interest and may lead to disbanding the team.
At Charlesbank gymnasium the Boston Latin School handicap interclass meet saw the class of 1911 win with 83 points, followed by 1909 with 21, 1910 with 14, and 1912 with 5. Captain Connor starred with four firsts in sprints and field events, leading to Latin School’s strong showing ahead of June 5 handicap games.
Watertown High tops Norwood 8 5 in 11 innings as Robinson scores the decisive run on Osborne's single. Crockett and Weller spark Watertown with two base hits each, while O'Brien and Mutech split the pitching duties in a tight league contest.
Harvard second baseball team edged Tufts second 1 to 0 at Soldiers Field in a pitcher's duel. No hits were sustained with both sides going out in order for most innings. Foster Rowley and Swenson produced the notable defensive plays in a game lacking offense.
Milwaukee heavyweight Clabby fails to live up to Western wonder hype as Brockton’s Tommy Quill earns a decision in a fast bout at the Armory A. A. Referee Jack Sheehan contends with frequent clinching while Quill’s aggressiveness and body work prove decisive. Semifinal pitted Billy Rolfe against Young Jack Johnson in eight rounds with Rolfe awarded the verdict amid debate. Curtain raiser saw Frank Perron knockout Frank Comiskey in the second round.
A large crowd attended the Metropolitan Driving Club matinee on Charles River Speedway yesterday. Chief Wilkie, long considered a has-been, staged a strong comeback by sweeping the first two heats in Class I pacing. Heavy track conditions kept times slow.
The John Boyle O'Reilly tug of war squad from Charlestown issues a nationwide challenge for any team to meet for money as a side bet. Manager Timothy J. Coffey will arrange a meeting with any challenger at the Boston Post sporting editor's office.
Soldiers from Fort Banks defeated the United States ship Missouri tars by seven to three in a brisk yesterday contest at Fort Banks.
The Interscholastic Rowing Association schedules a two day regatta for June 1 and 2 at 3 o clock with heats and finals. Brookline High faces rule disputes as Cambridge Latin Noble Greenough Rindge Roxbury Latin and English High compete in initial heats. Movie courses set for the finals and positions remain to be drawn with Harvard captain John A Richardson acting as referee.
About 600 girls from city high schools gathered at Boston Normal School gym for a demonstration of physical culture. They jumped ran races vaulted danced and performed in unison showing skill comparable to boys their age across West Boston Charles town Brighton Dorchester Girls' High Girls' Latin Roxbury South Boston West Roxbury and Practical Arts.
Melrose High secured a walkover over Cambridge Latin at Pine Banks Park with a 23 to 6 score. Batteries:Dyke and Wanamaker for Melrose, O'Connor, Wells and Graustein for Cambridge Latin.
Carleton defeated Thurston 150 to 109 in the Hub Palace C class amateur billiard tournament last night. Carleton posted an average score of 327.41, setting a tournament record.
Pittsburg May 18 Six knockdowns did not produce a finish as Stanley Ketchel world middleweight champion toyed with Tough McGann in a six round bout. McGann was saved from knockout five times in the sixth by a second and twice went through the ropes. No decision was allowed under Pennsylvania law.
Philadelphia May 18. Interest grows as the six round bout at National A C approaches. Jack Johnson and Jack O'Brien ended training today and will enter the ring around 10 30 tomorrow night. Both fighters are in good condition and confident of victory with O'Brien especially pleased to face the big colored fighter.
Philadelphia May 11 Billy Herman shaded Unk Russell in a six round bout at the Douglas A C tonight From the start Herman forced the flighting and landed the most blows though Unk Russell's wallops had steam behind them Herman had the best of the bout with a hard hammering and slight edge in the exchange
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