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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
21
Pro football will kick off its heaviest representation in the fall as Middle Western cities host the sport. Four towns already form a circuit with first class paid players, many former college stars who are slightly older than college athletes.
The West hosts four confirmed pro teams Massillon Canton Cleveland and Moline with Thorpe set to lead Massillon and O'Donnell managing Cleveland. Moline adds Devlin Sweetland while Canton Massillon showcase large crowds and high salaries drawing top college stars. The piece notes strong Midwestern viability and limited New England competition.
Cleveland crushes Philadelphia 8 to 2 behind Caldwell multiple hits and key late plays. Caldwell starred at the plate and on defense as Cleveland takes the road win over the Phillies.
Judge Lamar was warmly received as he returned to the game driving in the first run with a neat single. He later secured a safety and was robbed of two more hits, with his two bagger triggering the second game's trouble.
Eddie Fitzsimmons ex sailor faces Tommy Kirby Corcoran New England welter champ in Lawrence on Saturday with over 15 000 fans expected from 4 New England. War veteran Fitzsimmons a southpaw and hard hitter has risen from Navy sport to top lightweight status with a string of knockouts and a famed rivalry backdrop by Park Avenue.
Babe Ruth barely misses a triple as Cobb fielded a trailing ball and tagged him at third. Morgan notes Ruth’s superior power and angles, while plans to face Leonard spark talk of a bigger wager and Boston boat reservations through Frank Ducey in Lawrence.
Waino Ketonen defends his middleweight crown against Tony Ajax in a best two of three falls opening match at the Grand Opera House. Ajax brings weight and experience, Ketonen relies on his famed tempo and speed to counter. The card also features Tommy O'Hara defending welterweight honors against a swift challenger.
The Boston Press Club hosts an open golf tournament at Wollaston Golf Club from Sept 29 to Oct 3. The first 16 gross scores advance to match play for a championship trophy with prizes for winners and runners-up in four divisions. An entry fee of $2 is charged. entries accepted at Wollaston or James E. O Connell at Hanover Trust Co Boston.
Frederick T. Shiverick of Chicago was unanimously elected captain of the Cornell football team. The quarterback and star drop kicker had been captain-elect in 1917 but did not serve then due to military service, later acting as an artillery captain in France.
The column notes no show tonight due to a strike. Joe Eagan of Dorchester meets Ralph Schappert of Wilkes Barre in the Casino A C main event in Lynn. Freddie Madden faces Young Dubie in Rockland Me.
Dodgers defeat Pirates as Carlson hurls for Brooklyn. Myer and Whitted lead with three base hits. Myers adds two stolen bases. Wisner labeled for Wisner in 8th. Doomreis charged with hits.
The Toledo Club of the American Association defeated the New York Nationals 2 to 1 in an afternoon exhibition, aided by 17 hits off the two Toledo pitchers. McColl limited the Giants to four hits. Gyatt went 4 for 4 and Wise 4 for 5. Babe Ruth is noted for a home run pace and a high walk total as the season progresses.
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