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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
17
A detailed discussion on defensive ends and tackles, emphasizing charge force, balance, and positioning. It explains how ends pursue runs, engage tackles, and how both units must balance the line, with the end maintaining pressure while the tackle uses power to break up plays. The piece notes strategic differences and stresses aggressive, disciplined defense.
Cleo O'Donnell enters his first season as Holy Cross coach with a plan to topple Boston College, the Yale conqueror, in a season framed to peak for the BC game. Worcester crowds anticipate the ER C clash and a strong HC defense led by Gagnon Daly and Kennedy.
Jos Stecker Strangler Lewis Waldek Zbyszko Earl Caddock and John Pesak the Nebraska star heavy weight are set for early Boston appearances. George Tuohey returned from New York with top talent for his cannivals. The first big event will be in Mechanics building on Thanksgiving night with more dates to follow and strong foreign talent.
Ernie Johnson, utility infielder for the St. Louis Browns after their merger with the St. Louis Feds, has been named manager of the Salt Lake City club in the Pacific Coast League for the upcoming season.
Ten years after fame, Babe Adams enjoyed a comeback with 17 wins and 10 losses for a Pirates club that finished fourth. In eight of his ten losses, the Pirates scored one run or none.
The meet lists seven races for two and three year olds plus older horses with purses around 2100 dollars. Winners include My Dear at 110 pounds in race one, Clootz first in the two mile steeplechase, St Quentin first over six furlongs, and King John top in 11 sixteenths from the maidens. Also noted are detailed payouts for straight, place, and show across each event with included runner lists and times.
In the first six furlong claiming race for three year olds and up at Louisville, Apple Jack finished second carrying 111 pounds with Murray aboard, while Lady Luxury carried 107 pounds and placed first. Bontramp took third with 110 pounds. The event clocked 1 14 1 5, with multiple contenders listed among the also rans.
Bob Martin of Akron heavyweight champion of the American expeditionary and allied forces defeated Joe Bonds of New York in a 15 round bout. Referee Matt Hinckle stopped the fight after Martin dominated from the start and floored Bonds in the sixth round.
Harry Carlson of Brockton and Charlie Sheppard of New York fought twelve rounds to a draw in the feature bout of the night before about 500 fans in Clinton. Frankie Ryan defeated Billy Campbell in eight rounds. Joe Kane knocked out Young Sharkey in the first round. Kid Lee defeated Young Bianchi in the preliminaries.
Jack Dempsey insists Beckett must come to the United States for a bout while Beckett says Dempsey will have to travel to England. The clash would be staged by cable if neither can travel to meet in person.
Joe Tiplitz of Philadelphia defeated Charlie Parker in twelve rounds at Mechanics Building last night. Parker carried too many guns for the South End Pride, and ended the bout as a relieved fighter when the final bell rang.
Parker entered as a slight favorite but was overwhelmed by Tiplitz who dominated with a sharp left and speed. Parker misfired after the second round as Tiplitz peppered him to bloodied defeat, while Gibbs edged Ah Shung and Doherty drew with Loring in the prelims.
Staten Island middleweight Kid Farmer has drawn Joe Egan for Friday night at the Protector A. C. in Brockton home of the Veteran Firemen’s club. Farmer, less known here, has beaten Brooklyn’s Red Allen who recently defeated Tony Marengo, promising an interesting bout. Three other contests are scheduled.
Tom Scanlan, back in practice on University Heights track after a break since the Eli contest, prepares for the Rutgers game a week from next Saturday.
Major Cavanaugh will ease the squad this week after a hard practice day. Jack Heaphy and Ted Madden show ready form while Madden nurses minor injuries and Heaphy needs rest. Fitzpatrick struggles with a balky leg but aims to improve before Rutgers clash next Saturday.
Ira Dern and John Kilonis complete training for their Grand Opera House bout tomorrow night. Fans who watched their limited match last week anticipate a fast contest as Kilonis previously won by the Western man’s $60. The toehold rule is under discussion, with promoter Tuohey hoping it will not be used.
New York owners lament how a once thriving boxing scene soured after an unexpected upset. The piece attributes blame to local management and rising priorities that disrupted the sport's momentum in the city.
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