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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
6
Arthur Duffey’s World’s series notes reflect setbacks from weather in Chicago and Allied effort abroad. The column cites Duffey Lewis, Jack Barry, Ernie Shore, diplomacy, and fan interest amid boxing and boxing managers plans as November fights loom.
George L. Rollins, convicted of killing Ordway R. Hall, manager of a Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co store, loses bid for a new trial after three months of consideration by Superior Court Judge Keating. Rollins claimed Jesse Murphy, inmate of a Midwest criminal asylum, committed the crime.
Initial distribution of world series tickets starts today for Boston fans. Accepted applications were mailed last night and should arrive this morning. Those receiving notices must apply at Fenway Park between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets not sold today will be announced soon.
Frankie Nelson of Buffalo meets Dummy Burns of Brooklyn in a 10 round feature at the Commercial A C tomorrow night. The card also includes two other 10 round bouts Leo Strona meets Billy Woods and Leo OBrien faces Johnny Veto. Alger versus Pooler opens the show in six rounds with all fighters on the bill ready to perform.
Victor Linart the Belgian captured the world cycle derby of 62 1 2 miles at Revere last evening with George Wiley second Frank Corry Elmer Collins and Vincent Madonna completing the top five. Time 1 hour 56 minutes 104 5 seconds Madonna retired with motor trouble. Also listed were amateur 3 miles won by Walter MacKenzie F Keenan second Leo Maggioli third Archie MacDonald fourth time 6 minutes 59 3 5 seconds. Professional half mile won by Elmer Duncan H McPartland second Dennis Connolly third W Holbrook fourth. Five mile professional won by Pat Logan John Fardig second Ned Chandler third Elmer Duncan fourth Lew Rollins fifth time 1 hour 44 4 1 5 seconds.
New York September 4. Directors of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce recommend abandoning the annual New York and Chicago automobile shows for the war period. They say the shows would conflict with patriotic obligations of conserving labor fuel and transportation.
Fort Worth Texas September 4 Flying Cadet G M Milliken former Pittsburg National League pitcher died today from injuries after crashing to earth in an airplane with Lieutenant Sydney Green Green died instantly Milliken was not believed seriously injured at the time of the accident
Casey Stengel, former Dodger and Firate outfielder now in the navy, stars for the Mine Sweepers at the Prospect Park parade ground in Brooklyn. In a recent game he was thrown out at second after a sailor fan urged him to slide, quipping about sliding without pads for 36 dollars a month.
The tentative lineup lists for today feature the Boston Red Sox against the Chicago Cubs with players like Lopes Coffey Shean Thomas and Deal in key spots. Umpires named are Hildebrand Owens ODay and Kiem.
Hartford wins part of the Charter Onak Grand Circuit program as the Battle Royal for 2:06 trotters produces neck and neck finishes in nearly every heat. Spectators see tight races and close margins across the card.
Early word reached rival managements that the contest was canceled long before noon and notices posted in town deterred fans from traveling to Comiskey Field.
The piece notes possible postponement benefits for box office, with Dave Shean’s injury easing. It reports prudent betting, low advance ticket sales, and that both clubs pledge 10 percent of purses to the Red Cross, highlighting a tepid public interest despite star players and strategic moves.
Chicago on September 4 reports strong lake wind and intermittent showers. A sleet incident around 3 pm raises doubt about Thursday’s game, with experts noting conditions may mirror an unusually harsh season.
Paris reports say the socialist evening daily L Heure and other papers were suspended for a day. The suspension followed a request from American general headquarters as reported by The Figaro and allied papers.
In a crowded program Judge Ormond won the 2:04 pace in straight heats, showing reserve power after a dynamic lead change battle. Ima Jay, owned and driven by Harvey Ernest, won the Battle Royal after Coxs Busy Lassie led the first heat. Minnie Arthur upset Boquita Girl to take the 2:13 trot, and the Connecticut Fair Association pledged full purses and extra prize money to ensure fair outcomes. Mabel Trask and Miss Harris M. agreed to a Friday match race.
The matchmaker for Commercial aims to pair the Nelson Burns winner with Britt if he signs. Benny Valgar of New York seeks a 130 pound exchange with Britt. The Douglas A. C. of Chelsea wires a 10-director board and bond to run the club. Sailor Jack McKeehan seeks 145 148 bouts. Charley Mitchell denies an Al Gerard deal and offers to box for Red Cross. Shea vs Reddy tipped for Sept 13 Crescent A C Lowell. Leonard vs Pierce in Philadelphia next Monday sets up Pierce for a beating. Eagan targets Sept 16 in Philadelphia against Ted Kid Lewis. Lippe, linked to a New Bedford boxer, now in Philadelphia.
British French and American armies drive German lines back from Noyon to the Vesle and Aisne. French and American troops dominate positions north of Soissons and along the Vesle, with Lens evacuated and British advance from Arras to Peronne pressuring the foe.
Desperate German resistance in the Soissons region failed to hold key positions as French forces advanced toward Guiscard. The pocket near Noyon and Ham threatens German lines, forcing a potential retreat to the St Quentin La Fere line as allied pressure grows.
German general staff statement notes British troops advanced to lines near Wulverghem Nieppe Bac St Maur Laventre and Richebourg St Vaast. French pressure along Noyon with attacks against Champagne Bussy high ground. French with American and Italian support renew assaults but faced stubborn resistance.
Advices from Russia say German troops in Esthonia show insubordination. Several hundred soldiers hoisted the red flag and sang the Marseillaise as officers lost control. In Reval 400 German soldiers and sailors joined similar demonstrations.
French cavalry advanced within a mile of Guiscard as German forces retreated between the Somme and Oise rivers. The pursuit continued five and a half miles northeast of Noyon, with French HQ reporting continued operations.
War report sketches a tense Cambrai situation as British forces push four miles from the city while German defense stiffens. Observers weigh Ludendorff’s chances and a potential wider retreat from Vesle to the Chemin des Dames as Mangin eyes rearward moves.
The admiralty said Constantinople was bombarded on four nights in August hitting the arsenal dockyard war office Galata airdrome Gallipoli seaplane base Chanak. RAF and navy raids on Aug 25 26 27 28 also hit Ostend and Zeebrugge dropping thirteen tons of bombs starting large fires.
Cambridge urges all registrants aged 18 to 45 who will enroll under the selective service act next Thursday to register early to avoid congestion. Registration hours run 8 a m to 9 p m at usual voting places with interpreters encouraged for men not speaking English.
There were no new developments in the Middlesex and Boston street railway strike yesterday. The company operated 150 cars over the system and the men did not disrupt service. Strikers await Attorney Vahey's Washington visit to present the strike situation to the War Labor Board.
This afternoon at Braves Field a service baseball game between Boston Base and Commonwealth Piear precedes a band concert. The world series returns from Chicago will start at 8 30 if the game continues, with every ball pitched shown by leased wire, the city’s only service of this kind. Returns will be provided again Friday and Saturday.
Exemption boards in the State prepare to draft all British subjects ages 20 through 44 after September 28. A registration date will be set by Washington authorities. Those who fail to register on the announced date will face legal action under U S laws.
Federal deputy marshals rounded up men at Charter Oak Park for the Connecticut fair today. Those without registration badges were taken before the U S commissioner, about fifty detained, including one enemy alien.
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