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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
5
Boxer plans light sessions with Benny Benjamin Latzo Tramblitas and others at Welsh health farm. Dempsey displays countering skill and referee instincts, pacing workouts before July 2 title bout and possible Atlantic City camp shift.
Artist Colet Phillips praises Alison McBain of Sherbrooke Quebec as the ideal of beauty describing her hair eyes skin and lips in glowing terms while noting her status as a professional model actress and screen player.
Giants win first Baerlein wins match game from Robins in straight sets. Players Olson Sacr penyeee and other unclear text on bases. Winning pitcher not fully listed. Baseline per description shows Brooklyn 3 First base on her 8 off Ne BY wengs. Struck out by Ryan.
Boston defeated Philadelphia 5 to 2 as Meadows faltered in the eighth. Boeckel drove in two runs and scored, with Cruise also shining on defense. A hoisted pair of later tennis notes followed, detailing the Skeletons’ youth game plans and a tennis final where Baerlein defeated Cutting in straight sets, 6-3 6-4 6-4.
Chicago May 1 Judge Kenesaw M Landis denied reports he would resign from the Federal bench to devote time to baseball. He refused to discuss future resignation and said he had not resigned nor said anything implying resignation. Rumors arose after Senate Judiciary Committee action on a bill prohibiting judges from taking pecuniary positions while on the bench. He cited conversations with Charles Negl about taking government chairs when leaving the court.
In a State Supreme Court decision, Littie Taylor, a black woman, gains oil and mineral rights in Claiborne parish arguing she is the rightful child of the original owner. The ruling confirms her legitimacy and ownership despite action against Angeline Allen and George West. Also noted, the U.S. Navy’s 35th division sails from Constantinople to rejoin the Asiatic fleet, stopping at Port Said Ajdin Bombay Colombo Singapore Batavia and Saigon.
Yesterday in the American League Chicago defeated New York while rain halted Washington and Philadelphia games. Today schedules include York at Washington and Detroit at St Louis, with Boston at Philadelphia and Chicago at Cleveland among others. In the National League Boston defeated Philadelphia 5 to 2, New York beat Brooklyn, and Chicago won as Cincinnati faced Chicago amid rain delays. Standings show Detroit and Chicago leading their divisions with varying win totals and percentages.
New York May 4 George Greenberg 18 died at Harlem Hospital from a skull fracture suffered last night in a bout with Brooklyn youth Joe Marcus also 18. Police say Greenberg exhausted in the fourth round and was removed to the hospital.
A compilation of scattered minor league results across multiple circuits including International, Florida State, Virginia, American Association, Southern Association, and South Atlantic. Notable outcomes include Jersey City over Battisia 5 0, Toronto 7 Baltimore 4, Columbia 3 Augusta 3 in 12 innings, and Kentucky related college games Yale 2 Catholic U 1 Harvard 4 New Hampshire 0.
Chicago defeats Cincinnati 3 to 1 in the first game of the series behind Breeman's strong pitching and solid defensive support. Cincinnati committed multiple errors leading to unearned runs as Rixey lasted seven innings for the Reds while Napier pitched one inning for Chicago.
New Haven May 4 Yale defeated Catholic University this afternoon 2 to 1. Chittenden and Jackson pitched tight ball despite blustering wind. Two timely hits, one in the first and one in the ninth, beat him. Ricketts starred in bowling at Recreation alleys, Camerops beat Avalon club 3 straight to win their series.
The Central High Juniors defeated the Seniors yesterday in the Central High School Water Polo league 24 to 0. Speed endurance and teamwork fueled the victory with Milter starring for the Juniors and Richards for the Seniors. Linworths Open Rooms. The Linworth club opened its new clubrooms last night after a business meeting with a banquet and entertainment. Plans proposed may elevate Linworth as a leading district club.
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