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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1912
Page
6
The Coast bout between Wolgast and Ritchie drew mixed notices. The Post’s Eugene P. Doyle favored Ritchie, predicting a win and delivering a decisive take that contrasted with Eastern writers who relied on records and guesswork.
Willie Ritchie decisively defeated Ad Wolgast to claim the lightweight championship on Thanksgiving Day along the coast. The match lingered near 16 rounds with debate likely from Wolgast’s camp, while other favorites fell to undercard rivals.
The writer in Thursday's Post praised Ritchie as a strong short-ender, noting Wolgast's decline since surgery. The piece traces Wolgast's recent form against Rivers and Mandot, argues the Thursday bout tested Ad's return, and cites Rivers as a tougher, more volatile foe than expected with an in and out style and mixed results against Kilbane and Mandot.
Ring side experts claim a Robbery while Packey McFarland, nicknamed Packey, and Freddie Welsh fight to a draw at the National Sporting Club London. The column notes controversy and questions over the result and details a later amateur BAA bout lineup for December 14.
Philadelphia November 29. With the Navy team in prime shape and hotels filled with Army and Navy guests and society leaders from New York Washington Baltimore and other large cities preparations are complete for the annual Army Navy football game at Franklin Field tomorrow afternoon.
Navy and Army used Franklin Field in two sessions with picket watchers as they practiced signals and punting. Big Bill Keyes of Army kicked ten straight field goals while Navy officials noted strong ball handling by Captain Rodes. Betting favored Army at 5 to 4 as tension built for the annual clash with Taft attending secretary aides and state officials slated to attend.
Willie Ritchie the new lightweight title holder rose from a sand wagon job in his early days. Critics say if he stays disciplined the public will value him. The note mentions Garfield also began life driving a canal towpath horse.
Few regret Wolgast passing as the lightweight champion. The bout result during Thanksgiving underscored the charge that he is a "cheese champion" and never a popular ruler like Battling Nelson.
Rear Admiral Osterhaus commander of the Atlantic battleship fleet received an 18 gun salute at Old Point Comfort before leaving for Philadelphia to witness the Army Navy game at Franklin Field tomorrow.
Constant Le Marin of France defeated Lanker of Iowa in ten minutes with a body hold and a five minute pivot. Le Marin is in the United States aiming to challenge Frank Gotch in future matches.
Cincinnati November 29 John B Larry Mclean a Cincinnati National League ball player was arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences He was released on a 300 bond Clifford Langdon cafe owner swore to the warrant alleging McLean cashed a worthless check
Five hundred supporters from Malden High School lined Malden streets last night to honor Thursday's win over Medford and claim the Suburban league championship. The football team rode in cars as brass bands led the parade through business districts.
Provincetown High School defeated Boston University 21 14 in a rough fast game. Sullivan of BU was unconscious for 15 minutes and left the floor. A large gym crowd witnessed the upset with goals by Venuto Henderson Allen Kenny Peters Sweeney Leahy and others. Attendance 1000. referees Cotton.
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