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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1919
Page
15
Lawrence promoter Tommy Corcoran aims for a land in a ring bout against Jack Britton holder of the 142 pound world title. Corcoran’s manager Billy Bell intends to push the plan along the hot trail after a record boxing tourney in New England.
The Reds hold a pitching edge over the White Sox but experts agree the Gleason team shows stronger form in both infield and outfield. When positions are compared, the Reds lack a distinct advantage in most spots.
Promoter Bell declares Kloby ready at 142 pounds to challenge Britton who recovers from illness. He predicts Kloby can push Britton for 86 minutes while noting Kirby Shevlin the big Lawrence crowd draw and hinting at possible Butler matchups and arena options in New England.
Polo bouts are planned for the Boston Fair at Readville on September 2 26 and 28 with Dedham Westwood teams and a final clash for the trophy. The Boston Fair Association will award a trophy annually and caps to winning players. Cowry committee includes Bayard Tuckerman Jr Myopia and Robert Shaw Jr Dedham. Races on ponies from Texas are also scheduled two and three furlong events.
Braves coach George Grant continues recruiting new players as he clings to the belief that there is always hope in life and baseball. His efforts underscore the team’s need to bolster the roster for upcoming competitions.
Reports from Brockton praise the Farrington A C and a strong opening show with Young Quill vs Nap Lajoie. Promoter Billy Goodrich gains fan support as Johnny Dundee and Frankie Britt prepare in Rhode Island, while amateur bouts set for Cambridge and a Benny Leonard vs Johnny Dundee star bout plans in Newark.
In the National League Nerton visits Pittsburg Brocktyn plays St Louis New York goes to Chicago and Fadedstone visits Cincinnati. In the American League Boston meets New York for two games with both teams hosting.
The speaker notes heavy praise for Carl Mays in New York court while questioning the sources of such statements seen in Boston. The remark contrasts court reporting with local impressions in Boston regarding the case.
Averages in the American league near season end show Cobb at .380 likely to win another batting title. Bob Veach appears set to be the best non team member batsman, while Robert, Joe Jackson, and George Sisler vie closely with nine points behind the leader.
Analysis notes the White Sox lineup depth and batting strength as the key to their lead over Detroit. It highlights Felsch Schalk Risberg and Johnson crew hitting around .278 to .300, with pitchers limited but offense carrying wins, while Detroit trails behind Gleason’s team. Reds face lefty Leibold and Collins, with Johnson’s circle and Jackson in the middle.
Robert Simpson of the Illinois A C representing the army won the 120 yards high hurdles at Camp Dix New Jersey, breaking the old middle Atlantic district AAU mark by a full second to claim the service men Olympic games title. Harold Baron placed second. Pat Ryan won both the 35-pound weight throw and the 16-pound hammer throw. Charles Pores won the five mile in 23 minutes 25.45 seconds after a fast opening pace that left Brender and Leath trailing.
Indianapolis wins 8 to 6 over Minneapolis in game one and 7 to 4 in game two. Columbus defeats Milwaukee 7 to 6 in game one and 10 to 5 in game two. Toledo downed St Paul 8 to 7 in game one while St Paul won 7 to 1 in game two. Kansas City beats Louis 10 to 2.
In a tight nine inning game the New York Yankees edge Philadelphia 3 to 2. Travesser and Roxey each batted in the ninth securing the decisive runs. Blackburne Luderus Paulette Kenetchy contribute two base hits while Callahan ancroft steal bases and Kilduff delivers a sacrifice. Phases on balls Rixey Pfeffer wild pitches and a double play shape the late innings.
In Brooklyn Philadelphia and Brooklyn split a final league twinbill at Ebbets Field. The opener went 11 innings with Philadelphia winning 3 to 2 as Wheat homered after Griffith singled and Meusel drove Williams home for the deciding run. Callahan made a one handed snag in the seventh. Brooklyn took the second 2 to 1 aided by three hits in the sixth.
Arthur Duffey predicts Billy Johnston could rival Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth in tennis, while Mike O'Dowd touts Ketchel and Papke as top boxers. The piece covers college football coaches, race timing woes, and comments on Harvard Yale, Rutgers and BC coaches, plus New England athletic pride and a note on Norman Ross and Mike Devanney in swimming and steeplechase.
A study contrasts Jake Daubert and Chick Gandil as first basemen for the coming championship. Gandil is portrayed as the more aggressive, versatile slugger and fielder, while Daubert is seen as steady but aging and less clutch, with Gandil holding a clear edge in offense and overall field play.
The piece notes rising house and rent costs while fight promoters resume business at the familiar venue, highlighting ongoing economic pressures and the continuity of local commerce.
Devens Army team edged the United States Shipping Board nine 4 to 2 at Braves Field in front of about 9000 fans after Frank Eteson hurled a standout eight inning effort for the victors. Lombarde allowed only two runs before a late rally.
A team match is planned for next Saturday afternoon at the Ailmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights. If interest is low, a straight medal handicap event may replace it. The ninth round of the season’s trophy tournament ends next Saturday, and unplayed matches will be forfeited.
Jim Barnes of Sunset Hill and Lee Diegel of Detroit Country Club beat Robert T. Jones Jr. of Atlanta and J. Douglas Edgar of Canada by one up on the 19th hole in a practice match for the upcoming Southern open golf championship starting tomorrow in Atlanta Georgia.
The Hayseed skippered by H. L. Borden won the MA yacht union rendezvous after dipping colors at Marine Park, crossing ahead of George Lee's Valiant among about 100 boats. The run started from Hull at 8 15 p m and finished near 5 p m with light to NE winds shifting. A wind lull halted the best three of five race for the $500 purse between Boni no and Louise. the judges will decide if renewed.
With reopening of school, Lexington High School considers fall baseball for boys. Coach Lawrence Carrigan suggests fall baseball due to limited football material. Faculty and student body reportedly favor the idea and a decision is expected this week.
A boxing program arranged by the Armory A. A. for tomorrow night at Mechanics' building features a 12 round main bout between Charley Parker of the South End and Johnny Donovan of South Boston at 133 pounds. Shaver O'Brien vs Joe Gibbs, Charley Elkins vs Mack Murphy, and Willie Green vs Billy Cahill are on the undercard.
Division 72, A. O. H., returns to sports with the American Gaelic football championship at Russell Field Cambridge on Columbus Day Oct 12. Kerry team from New York will meet local County Cork for the national title. New England hurling clubs and other teams to provide a full carnival with three amateur track events.
In the Southern Association pairings Mobile defeated New Orleans 8 to 0 in game one and 5 to 4 in game two. Chattanooga beat Nashville 1 to 0 in game one and edged Nashville 6 to 5 in game two.
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