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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1918
Page
11
Boxing gossip discusses veterans forming athletic clubs and postwar clubs for recreation. It highlights bouts featuring Roscommon Infant versus Clay Turner and critiques promoters from Armory A A to Commercial A C, praising War Fund events and vowing strict bout ethics and crowd drawing fights.
A bold local sports column argues the home front must rally behind the allies as American teams and players carry the nation’s morale on the diamond and gridiron.
Patriotism and boxers willingness to donate services highlighted the Armory A A boxing meet last night for the war fund. A good crowd attended with the event replacing the weekly show.
Johnnie Dundee of New York headlined the charity boxing final in Boston. He drew praise for patriotism and sportsmanship, appearing for Baldwin benefit and exuding generosity toward local hosts. Dundee defeated Johnnie Buckley in a fierce exhibition, while Charlie Parker beat Trixey in a four-round throw.
Lieutenant Charles Sanders 77 a Civil War veteran and early Bell system pioneer died at his Salem home. He helped establish the Boston Salem fast telephone line and developed the trotter Uhlan holder of a turf world record. Survived by wife two sons Captain Thomas Sanders and Richard D Sanders and daughter Mrs Benjamin Sireve.
Bumkin Island and the Battery Wharf naval football teams meet this afternoon at Braves Field for the United War Work Drive Fund. The two teams, not vying for service football honors, are evenly matched and include many former high school and college stars.
Bulletin notes Ban Johnson does not intend to travel to Holland, signaling plans to remain away from the trip. The source emphasizes Johnson's decision and its impact on the expected schedule.
Lowell defeats Boston 6 to 3 in the first game of the Civic Roller Polo league in Quincy. Mulligan leads Lowell with speed and defensive stops while Blount and Williams anchor Boston’s defense. Final score Lowell 6, Boston 3.
Cambridge polo team defeats Providence 8 to 6 at St Mary's Hall last night. Red Williams scores seven points, Thompson adds five for Providence, Maxwell key for Cambridge with strong defense. Williams suffers a minor fall but recovers quickly. game featured three 15 minute periods and referee Graham.
Worcester faces Boston for the second polo game on home turf tonight at the Arena. Captain Jigger Higgins leads Worcester, seeking to reverse a hairline loss from the opener as the Hub team trains for a tough stretch and a hoped large crowd returns after the peace celebration.
Fordham football under Coach Siskind resumes practice after a N Y U game with all players healthy except Leidinger knee brace. The squad drills signal plays and new formations as Fordham eyes a key forward pass oriented game against Boston College. Captain Frisch and tackle trio Mahony Harden shine in Saturday effort with Mahony delivering key tackles and lineman form.
The article notes War Work Fund football at Braves Field between Bumkin Island and Battery Wharf, previews big clashes including Camp Devens vs Radio School at Harvard Stadium and Fordham vs Boston College, and discusses Navy and Radio teams, injuries, and upcoming games with Camp Devens and Pelham Bay amid booster activity and ticket sales.
Four hundred and sixty dollars was realized for the United War Work fund at the Bay State Automobile Association golf tournament at Commonwealth Golf Club yesterday. J W Gahan of Woodland won the Foch medal with best net 80 and nine handicap. J H Sullivan Jr had best gross 82. W T Roberts second net. C E Murnan third. J F Nash and A J Chase won second and third gross prizes. Bay State members prizes listed with various gross and net scores.
Jake Daubert plans a civil suit seeking 2150 for September 1 to October 14 salary from the Brooklyn Club after Secretary Baker's wartime order suspended major leagues on Labor Day. The piece notes Daubert’s prior loss before the National Commission and questions net proceeds after legal costs, suggesting the claim arises from wartime hardships.
The piece warns that peace, though grand, permits the national commission to emerge from its bomb-proof dugout to face postwar challenges. It critiques reliance on peace as a shield while oversight and accountability shift under a new era.
Wesleyan University announced a football game with Columbia University in New York for Saturday in place of the Trinity clash that was cancelled yesterday.
Plans for a Radio Devens football game at Harvard Stadium Saturday for the United War Work Campaign are complete. Both teams, featuring former college players and two All Americans, battle for a fast-selling gate and strong home attendance as practice continues and lineups are released.
Base ball officials from across the country arrive in Peoria Illinois for the opening session of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. They anticipate a big season ahead and expect a full reorganization of minor leagues before play resumes. Leaders include Michael A. Sexton J A Farrell Dan O Neil Joseph B Tinker Charles Weeghman Louis Comiskey and Clarence Rowland.
The Lexington Golf Club will host a united war work golf tournament on its North Lexington links lasting through Saturday. Arlington HeightsArlmont Golf Club will also run a similar event this week.
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