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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1919

Page

15

Confidence Will Win Jess Willard Has the Decision Now on Dempsey

Early this evening the advance guard of Barrow's world champions rolled into Quakertown, and with a good night's rest ahead they believe they can turn over a new leaf tomorrow and work their way back to the first division with Hooper and his mates.

Jess Willard Dempsey Philadelphia Barrow Quakertown Hooper Andy Lawson Allied Veterans’ Baseball League Quincy House Andy Toronto Montreal Providence Newark Boston Brooklyn

Red Sox expect rebirth after West coast battering at Shibe Park

Carl Mays arrives as Boston plans to reform after a rough stretch. Manager Ed Barrow aims to upgrade catching and backstops, eyeing a veteran in the American Association to bolster the position. The team returns from Harrisburg to York for an exhibition against Harry Davis, with Davis's former Philadelphia players in the lineup except Herb Pennock. Big Bill James, acquired from Detroit, shows potential as a needed twirler with continued work forthcoming. Frazee may visit to discuss plans to strengthen the roster.

Ihe Mackmen Sox Shibe Park Carl Mays Barrow Athletics Harrisburg York Harry Davis Davis Philadelphia Herb Pennock Frazee New York Red Sox American Association West Tfce Bush Ed Barrow Big Bill James Detroit James Jennings Big Bill Boston Club

Gloucester Highs Rally Tees Off Strong in 9 5 Win

Gloucester High Team defeats Lynn English 9 to 5 in a North Shore league game at Stage Fort Park. Hadley held the visitors to one scratch hit through six innings, then weakened in the seventh allowing five hits and four runs. Harris and Stanley spark the bats, Gordon homers for Gloucester. Batteries Hadley Ruth Coulman E Johnson Clavin and O Johnson.

Gloucester Gloucester High Stage Fort Park Hadley Harris Stanley Gordon R.H.B. Gloucester Ruth Coulman E. Johnson Clavin O. Johnson

Dartmouth Beats Amherst 4-2 In Tennis Clash

In Amherst on May 28, Dartmouth defeated Amherst four matches to two in a college tennis contest. The result adds a victory for Dartmouth in the intercollegiate series and highlights performances from both squads.

Amherst Dartmouth

Everett Beats Brookline 4-3 In 13 Innings

Everett High wins a 13 inning suburban league game over Brookline High 4 to 3. J McGonagle delivers the go ahead run in the 13th after Brickley advances on a steal and hits, with Birtwell and McMahan in a pitching duel. Everett and Medford tied for second with 10 wins in 14.

Everett High School Everett Brookline High J. McGonagle McGonagle Kelley Brickley Brookline Birtwell Medford Penny Silvaggio Everett High Beck Tobey Ball O’hearn Kenny Sweetland Twiss Leonardi McMahan Roy Kelley Q. McGonagle Clancy Bidils Jack MacDonald

Reds defeat with six hits in one round win

Reds push six hits in one round to beat Philadelphia 6-5. Neale hits a three-base shot and Cravath homers for the Phillies, while Kopf, Roush, Williams contribute two-base hits. Smith sustains 13 hits in seven innings, Jacobs allows two in two, Ring gives up two. Rath, Neale, Kopf steal bases as Pearce and Luderus execute key double plays.

REDS Smith Jane Cincinnati Philadelphia Kopf Rousch Williams Neale Cravath Rath Pearce Luderus Baird Whitted Daubert Jacobs Fisher Ring Cincinnati Philade Meusel Ncinnati Pees Neale Groh Esene Daubert Ib Oretee Cueto Wingo Sere Fisher Pia Sassdece AB & ‘Bh A. E. Williams F Luderus Eve Cravath Neee Cady Adams Ee Jacobs P Dp aCallahan Eeeveenes Badsley St. Louis Brooklyn N. Y Miller Clemons Pfeffer Tuero Heathcote Myers Louis Shotton Aerhe A Stock PO. A. B Olson Brooklyn Smith Wheat

New England Athletes Chosen for Paris Inter Allied Games

A A U picks five New England athletes Arthur Duffey Billy Moore Jimmy Henigan Torkleson Earl Dudley and La Bell to represent the region in Paris next month. They board for New York and sail to France next Monday. Moore and Henigan figure prominently with Moore aiming for Intercollegiates and Henigan in a 12 mile race at Russell Field.

Billy Moore Harvard Jimmy Hennigan Dorchester Torkleson Exeter Earl Dudley Boston Latin School la Bell New England Paris New York France New England Athletic Association Moore Henigan Russell Field Billy McVicar Vic McAuley Cliff Horne Decoration Day Billy Jimmy Henigan Jimmy

Yale Defeats Amherst 7 to 4 in Ragged Contest

Yale defeats Amherst 7 to 4 in New Haven after a rain pause, with Coxe and Robinson effective on the mound. Yale takes the lead in the fourth on hits by Holmes Coxe Holden Kinney and Brisk with Ames' error. Kinney and Holden steal bases, Sawyer scores in the fifth, and Zink adds a late run for Amherst.

New Haven Conn Yale Amherst Coxe Robinson Holmes Holden Boyd Prann Ames Kinney Sawyer Brisk Po.a Faherty M’nam’a Diamond Weber Lynch Davison Gordon Zinkp Palmer BOW Zink Evelth Eames McNamara Obinson Gage Johnstone

Somerville High Beats Rindge Tech In Slow Game

Somerville High defeated Rindge Tech 12 to 2 at Recreation Field Somerville yesterday afternoon. The game stretched to the ninth inning before Rindge could plate runs as Currier wore down the visitors. Laverty and Donovan made two notable catches as Somerville maintained control with strong pitching and errors by Rindge.

Somerville High Rindge Tech Recreation Field Somerville Currier Rindge Laverty Donovan A. Laverty Frohbnert Toulouse Patten Hynes Landers Dowd Keegan Dunjain Ie Donaldson Shea Treat Cohen Hagan Stead O’connell Kelly Day Bent Errors Donaldson LaBelle

Boxing Gossip Sparks Rift Over Britt Cass Feud

Boxing gossip reports ongoing quarrels between Ray Cass and his protege Frankie Britt after Britt blamed Cass for a recent defeat to Benny Walger. Cass canceled numerous bouts and threatened to withdraw from shows, while Britt insisted Cass stay out of his corner. উই

Ray Cass Frankie Britt Britt Cass Benny Walger Grand Opera House Walger

Willard Confident Ahead of Dempsey July Fourth Fight

Los Angeles May 28 Jess Willard declares he will win the July Fourth bout with Jack Dempsey. He says he is in shape to defend the Havana title, dismisses fears of Dempsey, notes training for three months, and emphasizes fairness with the Boston Post while promising to reveal his condition and keep readers accurately informed.

Los Angeles Calif Jess Willard Dempsey Johnson Havana Boston the Post Fulton Jones and Curley Welcher Charley Miller Jack Hemple Tex Rickard Boston Post Toledo Post

Jones predicts Dempsey must land knockout to beat Willard

Toledo dispatch reports boxing figure Tom Jones arranging special trains from Columbus to rally fight delegations. He groups with Joe Tinker of Columbus in the venture and asserts Willard at 40 is a formidable opponent, capable of absorbing punishment and delivering a decisive battle front that could deter Dempsey.

Toledo Tom Jones Willard Columbus Ohio Joe Tinker Columbus Baseball Club Jones Jack Johnson Havana Dempsey Chicago Lawrence Kan

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