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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1909

Page

13

Sullivan Loses in Minute to Harry Lewis in Philadelphia Bout

Dan Sullivan a national amateur middleweight champion, turned professional at the Armory A A. last night and was knocked out in about one minute by Harry Lewis of Philadelphia. Frank Perron defeated Billy Kirtland in the eight round semi final, with Kirtland earning the crowd’s respect despite a loss. Nine novice preliminaries provided lively action with colorful ring names and a festive crowd.

Dan Sullivan Harry Lewis Philadelphia Dan Armory A. A Lewis Sullivan Mike Jack Mike Twin Frank Perron Pawtucket Billy Kirtland Roxbury Perron Kirtland Billy Armory Club

Finals Complete in Oakley Open Golf Tourney

W. E. Russell of Oakley defeated Brae Burn’s Price Evans 2 up in the first division final. In the second division J. I. Kedian of Woodland edged F. T. Clark of Oakley 1 up after 19 holes.

W. FE. Russell Oakley J. E. Kedian Woodland Oakley Golf Club Russell Brice Evans Brae Burn EH. Kedian F. T. Clark Evans

Checker Tournament Plans Expand After Winter Success

Wells Memorial Institute plans a bigger checker tournament series for the coming winter following last season’s success. A public meeting will elect officers and discuss means at the institute Saturday night, inviting all sharpers to attend. Next Monday at Boston Checker Club rooms a $50 a side match between Julius D Iris and W D Campbell of Boston will be played, with thirty games on the card.

Wells Memorial Institute Institute Boston Checker Club American House Julius D. Iris W. D. Campbell Boston

Winning couples tie for low net at Brae Burn golf

A strong field of women golfers competed in a foursome handicap event yesterday at Brae Burn Country Club. Twelve couples played with Nellie Brigham and K F Duncan taking the low net 116, while C L Duncan and Mrs Cc Munrow also posted 116 with 19 57 handicap. R Eaton and Mrs Ru fus B Sprague were close seconds with 128 80 98.

Brae Burn Country Cituble Nellie Brigham K. F. Duncan C. L. Duncan Cc. B. Munrow R. Eaton Rufus B. Sprague

Scheduling Tie for Harvard Shooting and Cross Country

Harvard has approved shooting and cross-country schedules. Shooting dates include Oct 23 at Avengerside, Oct 30 Norfolk Hunt Club at Cambridge, Nov 6 Princeton at Princeton, Nov 15 Intercollegiate in Philadelphia, Nov 24 Yale at Cambridge. Cross-country dates show Nov 5 MIT at Brookline, Nov 12 or 13 Yale at New Haven, Nov 20 Intercollegiate at Brookline.

Harvard Ttverside Norfolk Hunt Cloud Cambridge Princeton Intercollegiate Philadelphia Yale Brookline New Haven

Boston Latin and Newton High End In 5-5 Tie

Boston Latin and Newton High fought to a 5 to 5 tie at Claflin Field as both teams scored in the first period on touchdowns by Hopkins and Temple but failed on kicks. Fumbles plagued both sides in a loosely played game with NewtonH S and Boston Latin showing improvement.

Newtonville Boston Latin Claflin Field Logan Hopkins Temple Barber Prendergast Newton H. S Boston Forte Beatty US Gorman Marana Willisses EEG Win Yale Prccio Mey R. G Madden Rechhca Rene Herson Craiener F Hisciecesce Ll Ayer Sretcts Oy Canada Q. B Logan Wenores R. H Fea hHinsoves Acarameneae F. H Halligan Allen F. B van Etten Withington Newton High School

Everett Triumphs Over Quincy 29 to 0 in Ragged Showdown

Everett High defeated Quincy 29 to 0 as captain Charles Brickley entered the second half. Despite ragged play, Everett's line outmatched the lighter visitors with Sawyer scoring three touchdowns and Campbell and C. Brickley adding others. Norris kicked four goals after touchdowns. officials were McDonald, Driscoll, and Rosenthal. Time was 15 minutes per period.

Everett Everett High Quincy Charles Brickley Everett H. S. Quincy H Green Henderson Weeks Rexasenv Ss Ae Aiehik Rice Sayward Curtis Cunningham Rich Peterson Dennis Brown Hirata Favorite Tirrell Baw Lakin Hart Soulis R. E L.e HW. Hill Pfaffman G. Brickley Q. B Manning Prout Campbell Harrison Veale Munroe Whittemore C. Brickley H. B Bates J. Hill Paicrg F. B Harmon Sawyer Campbell Norris McDonald Driscoll Rosenthal

Ketchel Knocks Johnson Down In Dramatic Fight Finish

The California fight scene recalls Ketchel dropping Johnson in the twelfth round with a jaw blow near the ear. Johnson, cautious of his jaw, yawned at the referee’s win gesture and offered a forced smile. Analysts note Johnson’s head anatomy may present a vulnerable back of ear area, while Ketchel’s single powerful blow opened the late-round moment.

Jim Jeffries Jack Johnson California Ketchel Johnson Walsh Joe Choynski Galveston Joe Choynski Klondike Hank Griffin San Francisco

Johnson Ketchel bout praised as fair and on the level

Post sports note reviews the Johnson Ketchel heavyweight bout as fair, noting Johnson’s defensive style and willingness to take time if needed. Burns and Papke raise stakes on winner take all terms, Lunghi and Sheppard set for 1000 yard race at Celtic Park, with Lunghi favored but a surprise possible.

Johnson Jack Johnson Tommy Burns Tommy Burns Billie Papke Ketchel Willie Lewis Paris Papke Emilio Lunghi Mel Sheppard Gissing Celtic Park Lunghi Sheppard Madison Square Garden

Pittsburg Wins 8-0 In Pool Picking Contest

In a chaotic pool scoring exchange A and B picked Pittsburg to beat Detroit with 8 to 0, final tally 8 to 0 for Pittsburg. Amid bets and questions about historic bouts and college rules, the record confirms Pittsburg’s 8–0 win and a split pool between the two predictors.

Post and Faneuils Play Even In Announced League Opener

Boston Post and Faneuils opened the Commercial league season with a narrow split. Post won the second and third strings while Faneuils claimed the first string and the total pinfall as Beacon beat North Shore 2732 to 2722.

Boston Post Faneuil Post Faneuils Beacon North Shore

Duffy to Manage White Sox Next Year

Hugh Duffy, owner and manager of the Providence Eastern league team and former Boston Nationals captain, admitted tonight he closed a deal with President Comiskey to manage the White Sox next year. He would succeed Billy Sullivan after Tielder Jones retired, with details yet undisclosed.

MT. Clemens Mich Hugh Duffy Boston Nationals Comiskey Chicago Americans White Sox Billy Sullivan Tielder Jones Duffy

Passing the Ball at Ithaca Practice Emphasis on Forward Passing

At Ithaca on October 19 coaches stressed swift passing as Ba ker and Owen received special attention in the forward pass. O Connors drop kicks showed promise with several over the bar from 45 yards. A signal drill and an hour of scrimmage followed with new delayed passes and onside kicks. The varsity moved with the ball through the line and forward passes while interference improved.

Ithaca N. Y Baker Owen O’connor Scrubs Varsity

Football notes mixed results and previews across teams

Fordham defeats Cornell affecting perceptions of Princeton while Yale seeks stronger play and West Point comes off tough tests. Harvard tackles McKay and Fisher are criticized for playing high as Brown’s High proves troublesome. Princeton tests Frantz and Grainer at end positions. Colgate and the Indians post 100 point seasons, Carlisle’s material shown strong, with Penn State and Lafayette slated to challenge.

Fordham Cornell Princeton Tigers Yale Elis West Point McKay Fisher Harvard Brown Johnnie Mayhew Frantz Tiger Grainger Colgate Indians New Yorkers Els Andover Exeter Pennsylvania State Lafayette Philadelphia Pennsylvania Warner Carlisle

East Boston Defeated by Boston College Prep at Wood Island Park

East Boston High School fell 15 to 0 to Boston College Prep at Wood Island Park. All scoring occurred in the second period as East Boston folded under pressure.

East Boston Wood Island Park Boston College Prep

Fighting Dick Nelson Beats Kid Henry In 15 Round Fight

Albany report says Fighting Dick Nelson of New York edged Kid Henry of Troy over 15 rounds with Nelson taking the better of the bout in a hard fought match tonight in Albany New York.

Albany, N. Y Dick Nelson New York Kid Henry Troy Nelson

Pawtucket 5 Providence 4 in October clash

Pawtucket beat Providence 5 to 4 in a fast game at Pawtucket Rhode Island. The report lists players Mallory scoring 65 minutes, stops by Mallory and Bannon, fouls by Hardy and Farrell, with Cusick as referee and Lake as timekeeper.

Pawtucket R. I Providence Vaste Cee Cener Lewis Kas Roverg R. MecGilvray Farrell Pierce Soetee Hardy Owens Cameron H.b H. B O’hara Bannon Wee Eial Te Dedntien G Mallory Bannon Hardy Farrell Cusick Lake

Brockton Triumphs 6-4 Over Taunton in Polo Fight

Brockton races to a 6-4 victory over Taunton after three early goals in the first period. Scoring details list Ponce and Miller for Brockton with Taunton’s Curt Mansfield and Canavan among the lineup. Referee Rorty and timer Hart oversee the match with stops by Ponce and Miller and fouls attributed to McCarthy and Lincoln.

Taunton Brockton BEC Mech Asaeikercas Mocatury Fascscatiosse Agivar Kbd Sr Lincoln Parecols Lass Cseh Ae Hekase vi Onre En Dank R Curtis Mansfield Canavan Curtis BaUnGere

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