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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1910
Page
13
Sam Langford won an undisputed decision over Joe Jeanette in 15 rounds at the Armory A. A. in Boston last night. Langford dominated the action from start to finish with aggressive infighting and sharp combinations, while Jeanette stayed dangerous and gamely pressed throughout.
In a nine inning tie 2 to 2 under threatening skies the Red Sox and Burkett's pests played at Worcester. Page opened for Worcester and Russell scored on a hot drive. Bradley and Smith drove in runs for Boston. Burkett umpired and drew laughs for coaching during his cameo.
Langford easily outboxed Jeanette in a bout refereed by Charley White under Queensberry rules. The Boston fighter showed speed and skill despite mysterious punch power. Jeanette endured a rain of clean punches with notable rounds, while Langford pressed final-round attacks but failed to KO. Preliminaries included Al Waters over Joe Stanton, Barrett over Kelly, and Hayes stopping McAuliffe.
Jeanette led early with a right to the head. Langford answered with a hard right to the ribs and exchanged blows to the head. A late clinch saw Langford hook to the head and jaw as Jeanette countered with a jab and Langford landed a sharp left to the nose.
An advertisement touts a powerful electrical appliance named Vigorous Strength Two Health Best Men claiming to restore health and vitality. Testimonial from Detweller of Danbury Connecticut praises the device’s effects, urging readers to call or write for a free book and information from Band en Co. Boston address listed.
It was Connie Mack's squad that practically knocked the Yankees out of the American League title chase, with the Red Sox also they key rivals in the stretch.
New York reports that no American team will travel to Australia to challenge the holders for the Davis Cup. Vice-president R. D. Wrenn cited Tr. C. Bundy's inability to make the trip due to business commitments and the lack of a substitute. The plan to meet England at home and decide the challenger was abandoned.
Freddie Burns the Exeter sprinter broke down during the Haverhill Labor Day games and is unlikely to compete again this season. The interscholastic champion suffered a leg injury near the thigh after leading the 100 yards race and facing heavy handicaps. Burns had earlier injuries including a hammer throw mishap in Exeter- Andover duals two years ago. He was training for the New England championships at Norwood and planned to attend the national meet in New Orleans next month.
Detroit scout Malachi Kittredge praises Jack Coombs for mastering a drop ball that starts at the plate and sinks sharply. He notes Coombs impressed in Detroit by making batters like Sam Crawford miss frequently as the ball confounds right-handed hitters with its late drop.
Tartour Dorreys notes the Athletics aim to curb the Red Sox in a crucial series as pennant races heat up. He also covers boxing chatter, sprint records, lacrosse shifts, and reader questions on baseball rules and track venues in a broad sports column.
Eight German American sonder yacht entrants resumed racing in Buzzards Bay with Helen taking first and Cima second on a windward leeward course of three miles to a leg. Wind shifts from south to southeast favored closer inshore boats Helen and Cima. Races continue tomorrow with elapsed times listed for eight boats.
Napoleon Lajoie describes a midsummer slump that reduced his batting average by several points and may have cost him a prize. He says the slump came from overthinking his approach and failing to pick the first pitches, despite pitchers throwing the same fast, hittable balls as earlier.
Dolly Gray shows marked improvement this season with the Washington club, displaying the same pitching form he had on the coast two years ago and signaling a stronger performance trend.
The prominent football player suggests he may return this season despite prior skepticism. He has faced injuries and ongoing training to prove his readiness. Fans watch closely as the team plans strategic ways to utilize his return.
New Bedford edges Fall River 5 to 2 after a late rally in the eighth. Pruitt allowed one hit as New Bedford piled up hits led by Walsh and McCormack with advancing runners and key two base hits by Bowcock and Pratt. Umpire Lanigan called the game after a 48 minute time.
A year old note suggests if Larry fails to win the event, Ty Cobb may emerge as the fallback. The tone hints at comparisons between two players but lacks concrete results or context.
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