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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1921
Page
2
Newark June 28 A criminal conspiracy complaint to stop the Dempsey Carpentier prize fight in New Jersey will be submitted to Prosecutor Garvan in Jersey City. Proponents seek indictments against Tex Rickard and others, but vice chancellors deny injunctions, saying no basis to intervene before crime is proven.
Philadelphia June 28 a car owned by heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey valued at 15000 was seized outside a hotel to satisfy a legal judgment by Dr Herbert Goddard over an unpaid nose operation fee of 1000 dollars. Dempsey paid 500 with the balance contested, a friend delivered the car from Atlantic City to fetch him. In New Jersey, Trenton Chancellor Walker refused action to bar the Dempsey Carpentier fight injunction sought by the International Reform Bureau citing lack of power to halt possible criminal violation.
Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts of the International Reform Bureau announced that Rev. Hobert Watson’s injunction bid in Jersey City chancery court is only the first move to halt the Dempsey Carpentier match. He said other New Jersey courts could also issue injunctions if this fails, asserting Watson has evidence and that the match is a prize fight, not a permitted boxing contest.
Devereux Milburn captained the American Meadowbrook polo four to a 7 6 victory over the British woodpeckers in Birmingham England. The match opened the champion cup tournament with eight teams competing and extra interest from American players. Also noted are results from Appalachian and Virginia leagues with several scores including Knoxville 8 Johnson City 2 and Newport News 9 Portsmouth 4.
An afternoon rainstorm halted the final game of the Yankees Nationals series at the Polo Grounds. Joe Judge tripled over Ruth and Harris fielded to Ward before Umpire Owens suspended play. The postponement aids both clubs with pitching depth as they brace for upcoming schedules against the Red Sox and Athletics.
Toston June 28 Boston defeated Philadelphia 8 to 1 in the final game of the series. Welch hit a long drive that struck the clock over the left field fence and bounced back for a single. Dugan and Perkins delivered key hits as Boston pulled away early and held on for the win.
Cleveland defeats St Louis 12 to 4 in a drizzle as Cleveland outbats the Browns with seventeen hits. Tobin Sisler and Speaker key the offense with multiple runs while Coveleskie limits St Louis to four. Deberry takes the loss despite a strong showing.
Manhasset Long Island June 28 Georges Carpentier the French heavyweight contender trains for the world title fight at Jersey City next Saturday. Robertson notes his track speed high jumping ability teetotaler diet early meals and road work with an 18 foot ring sketched as decisive.
Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 6 in game one and 8 to 0 in game two as Charley Hollocher and Alex Freeman were injured. Hollocher broke his nose on a grounder, Freeman was struck above the temple, and Grimes replaced him as Chicago pitcher.
St Louis defeated Cincinnati 7 to 3 as Smith and McHenry hit home runs. The game featured four Cincinnati pitchers and saw Daubert Groh Smith Mann Hornsby McHenry Lavan Clemons noted among top hitters. Related notes include Smith being purchased by Philadelphia and Yankee A C seeking Sunday open dates.
Atlantic City June 28 Jack Dempsey staged a private training session in the old airplane shed behind his camp with only reporters and a few friends present. The doors were locked and guards shouted no public workout as fans outside sweltered in the heat. Dempsey later tapered, boxing two rounds with bag work and light exercises, sweating heavily in the hot hangar.
In Paris and Manhasset reports, French papers warn against overconfidence ahead of Carpentier and Dempsey’s bout while public sentiment backs Carpentier. George Carp, drawing from training notes, details a stormy day at his Long Island farm, ring size discussions, and preparation plans amid international league scores and Florida league results.
Yesterday the National and American Leagues produced a slate of results with Boston defeating Philadelphia 8 to 1 and St Louis beating Cincinnati 7 to 3 while New York edged Philadelphia amid rain. Today’s games feature Philadelphia at Washington and Boston at New York among others. standings show Brooklyn and New York leading with Chicago and Cincinnati hot on their heels, and Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit trailing in the pennant race.
Appeals to the Department of Justice for the parole of former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson have been denied by Attorney General Dougherty who said the crime did not justify extending parole. Johnson’s Leavenworth release ends June 0. At Wimbledon, William Tilden will face either Norton or Alonso for the British singles title after five set wins. Norton beat Hunter in five sets. Alonso edged Shimidzu in five. Elizabeth Hogan advanced in women’s singles. Mallory and Sigourney exited doubles.
Baltimore June 28 The state racing commission will hear tomorrow the applications of H C Bedwell former trainer of the J K L Ross stable for a trainer license and Carroll H Smiling Bedwell's former assistant for a jockey license Objections are expected from Stuart Janney director of the Maryland Jockey Club and Spaulding Lowe Jenkins president of the Laurel track Only written objections will be considered and final action is not expected tomorrow The meeting may air race track linen and related allegations before the cage is over
Pittsburgh Pa June 28 The 1921 football schedule of the Carnegie Institute of Technology with one exception has been completed The open date is November 11 The Tartan team will open its season a week earlier this year when it plays Thiel College at home on September 24 Nine games will be played during the season.
Philadelphia June 28 The Vesper Boat club withdrew all entries from the people s regatta to be rowed July 4 on the Schuylkill river after dispute over the senior squad and senior four races. Nine entries remained including Costello in singles and Costello and Kelley, Olympic champions, in doubles. Independents prevail as Junior team beats Eastern A 1 to 10 with Jack Farrington starring for Mine.
Final rounds begin at 10 at the Chevy Chase club courts. Miss Sinclair meets Miss Wells for the girls title while boys semifinals loom with Larry Phillips vs Don Dudley in the lower half and McGuire vs Thurrell in the upper half. Central High players feature prominently among the contenders.
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