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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1919

Page

16

Dempsey Opposes Baseball at Camp Ahead of Fight

May 23 Toledo report notes promoter Tex Rickard and Frank Flournoy demand baseball ban at Jack Dempsey Maumee Bay camp. Dempsey resents the move but agrees to focus on training. Willard sparring plans, referee selection, and heavy betting anticipated for the upcoming bout.

Toledo Jack Dempsey Maumee Bay Téx Rickard Frank Flournoy Rickard Flournoy Dempsey

Scores From Weekend Hockey Matchups

Memphis defeated Birmingham 4 to 1 while Atlanta beat Little Rock 9 to 3. New Orleans led Chattanooga 4 to 1 and Mobile topped Nashville 7 to 1.

Memphis Birmingham Atlanta Little Rock New Orleans Attanooga Mobile Nashville

Baseball scores from Midwest games noted

Kansas City defeated Minneapolis 7 to 2 while Milwaukee beat St. Paul 6 to none amid rain near Toledo and Indianapolis. Grounds at Columbus and Louisville remained wet.

Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Louisville

Corbett Says 12 Round Limit Favors Dempsey

James J. Corbett, former heavyweight champion, believes the 12 round limit for the July 4 title bout will favor challenger Jack Dempsey over title defender Jess Willard.

Los Angeles Cal James J. Corbett Jack Dempsey Jess Willard

Corbett Foresees Heavyweight Showdown Between Willard and Dempsey

Corbett weighs in on the looming battle as Jess Willard tops Dempsey in size by 45 to 65 pounds. He predicts a hard fight with Dempsey relying on body blows and fast bursts, while Willard’s power and calm defense threaten any upset. If Willard matches his Johnson form, no man can beat him today.

Rickard Dempsey Richard Jack Bill Tate Jess Willard Tate Willard Ahnevah Jack Kearns Tick Jess Corbett Terry McGovern Stanley Ketchel Frank Moran Johnson

Yale Lacrosse Names Captain Gil Bert Williams

New Haven date May 23 1920 Yale lacrosse selects Gil Bert Williams of New York City as team captain announced today and details indicate a fresh leadership for the season.

New Haven, Conn Gilbert Williams New York City Yale

Boxing Gossip From Lowell to Lewiston Title Matches

Boxers Logan and Walger draw Lowell crowd after a rough bout, Logan impressing fans and slated for future rings. Rumors link K O Chick Miller to light or welterweight scraps. Ahearn-Wilson or Ahearn-Eagan bouts eyed for Grand Opera House. Promoters plan large shows with Britton, Powers, and other top names as schedules tighten.

al Delmont Walger- Logan Lowell Jamestown Logan Walger Jake Ahearn Johnny Wilson Joe Eagan Grand Opera House Ahearn Wilson Pine Tree A. G Portland George Robinson

Milton High Defeats Quincy High 12 to 0

Palmer McCarthy starred for Milton High as they routed Quincy High at Milton Town Field. McCarthy went four for four with a double a triple and a home run totaling nine bases in the game.

Milton High Quincy High Milton Town Field Palmer McCarthy

Keen Fight for Points in New England Meet

The pick of New England college athletes will compete in the annual New England college athletic championships at Tech Field this afternoon.

N. E New England Maine Charlie Rice New Brown New England Association Bruins

Duffey predicts keen eight year Major Briggs trophy chase

Arthur Duffey previews the first leg of the eight year Major Briggs trophy race with 200 plus entrants from 16 colleges. Bowdoin and Tech lead favorites as sprint and distance events shape a tight field at the New England meet.

Bowdoin Tech Maine Wesleyan Williams Keeler Weeleyan Holbrook Dempsey Boston College Sullivan Mass. Aggies Tufts Bart Macchia Eaglish High Brown Mullane White Jake Driscoll Driscoll Walter Downey Murray O'Leary New Hampshire State Downey Bawdén Cleaves Jones Middlebury College Nightingale Leith Purcell Goodwin Nagle Yale Newt Walton Allen Nichols Bob Elms Caspar

Princeton Battles Harvard in Soldiers Field clash

It will be a battle for blood between the Harvard and Princeton baseball teams this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock on Soldiers Field. The lineup includes Knowles Strub Eimumems Perkins and others, with Barry and McThough as umpires and a tight contest anticipated between the rivals.

Harry Hillman Association of College Track Coaches of America Messrs Keane Fitspatrick Princeton Jack Moakley Cornell John Mack Yale Pooch Donovan Harvard Alonso Stagg Chicago Steve Farrell Knowles Perkins Haliowell Frothingham R Blair King MecLeo Hardell Felton Irklis Soldiers Field

Dan McCormack Wins In Third

Dan McCormack of Hast Boston defeated Johnny Noonan of Dorchester in the third round at Commercial A C. A rapid left jabs opened a cut and the sponge halted the bout. Referee Sheehan awarded McCormack the win in a fast 10‑round card. Freddie Duffy beat Paddy Flynn in a 10‑rounds, Joe Curry stopped Freddie Williams in the same span, and Frank Tillo beat Young Cahill in the six‑round opener.

Dan McCormack Boston Commercial A. C Johnny Noonan Dorchester Sheehan McCormack Freddie Duffy Jamaica Plain Paddy Flynn Everett Joe Curry New Haven Freddie Williams Cambridge Williams Frank Tillo North End Young Cahill

Harvard Crimson Aims To Tie Series In Afternoon Clash

Harvard seeks revenge after a 4 3 loss as Hardell pitches for the Crimson against Kirkland. Tigers hope to win the series with a strong start from elite hitters while Straw Hat Day raises spirits along the Charles River.

Tigers John Harvard Crimson Cambridge Hardell The Babe Félton Wardcoil Kirkland Harvard Princeton Margetts Charles Collegians Bea Pooch Donovan Keene Fitzpatrick

Newton Tangles With Somerville In Suburban League Clash

Greater Boston schoolboy baseball shuffles into action as Newton High faces Somerville at Claflin Field Newton’s captain Fred Sawyer will pitch against Roland Barker of Somerville in a key Suburban League game Newton seeks to solidify the lead with Medford and Everett as threats while Medford aims to counter Cambridge Latin and maintain momentum after recent wins.

Greater Boston Schooboy Newton High Somerville High Clea O’donnell Somerville Newton Claflin Field Newstonville Fred Sawyer Roland Barker Medford Everett High Medford High Cambridge Latin Fulton Street Jim Mansfield Morrissey Jim Prior Hap’ Herlihy

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