New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 26, 1917, Page 8

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1917. KILBANE IS B EATEN DECISIVELY BY CHA MPION B 116 ALl ANE NO MATCH herweight Title Holder Lasts Only Three Rounds | Philadelphia, July 26.—Benny nard, world's lightweight cham- lfon, stopped Johnny Kilbane, Amer- an featherweight title holder, in the d round of what was to have been "#ix round bout at Shibe park last ht. With Kilbane outstretched on e canvas, after suffering his third mockdown of that session, Johnny Junn, his manager, threw in a towel Atoken of defeat. Even as the towel was descending n Kilbane, who lay grasping toward weonard's ankles, the bell sounded the a of the round. If Dunn had hes- ted only a moment the gong would ave come to Kilbane's rescue, but all probability only for the once. would have postponed an equally lecisive result for the Cleveland box- fc was hopelessly whipped. The New fork youngster was his master in wery department and at every mo- aent. | It is doubtful it Kilbane could have Bcuperated in the minute's rest be- Wween rounds. Leonard had ham- fered most of the strength and stam- out of him. Though Leonard boxed Kilbane four ways from the €k in the first round and kent nny at bay in the second, no ink- g of the dramatic result was given. A Bolt Out of Blue, The third round was about a min- old when Benny suddenly shot a Il timed one-two punch, a straight t and accompanying right cross wo Johnny’s knees sagged. Leon- was slow in following up his ad- intage, but after half a minute’'s rring hooked a left te the jaw it sent Kilbane to the canvas. Kii- e grasped Leonard’s legs and led himself to his feet. Benny volleyed with lefts and rights d then apparently eased down. To any of the onlookers it appeared a< Leonard deliberately was slowing Leonard only was coaxing John- into fancied security. Suddenly iding inside of Kilbane's defensa leonard crossed on- Kilbane's at- pted left lead with a terrific right “he jaw. The punch spun Kilbane und and sent him writhing to the nvas. To all appearances he was t. Kilbane's fast fading senses induced im to clutch at Leonard’s ankle like drowning man at a straw. Leonard as trying to wriggle out of Kilbane's asp when Kilbane’s manager tosssd e towel into the ring. For a few conds there was doubt as to just hat had happened. Some thought e bell had saved Kilbane, Truly Great Fighter. Leonard’s jig time knockout of Ki!- ne, following so closely upon his nockout of Freddy Welsh, stamps im as one of the greatest fighters ring history. Both Welsh and ilbane were acknowledged as mas- rs of the manly art. Kilbane, considered as great on the tack as on the defense, was as putt: the hands of the New York boxing izard. Leonard not only evaded johny’s heavy artillery but smashed rouigh the Clevelander's defense. bane landed only one clean punch .the first round and in the second looked as if Leonard deliberately lowed Johnny to land a few punch- 8 in order to draw him on. Leon- rd outguessed the featherweight lhampion in the third and made him y right into his hands. Though Leonard is a lightweight nd Kilbane a'featherweight, there as little disparity in the weights of e two. The exact poundage of the en is not known. Each made the ulated weight of 133 pounds ut p. m. Kilbane ‘had weighed 130 unds in training and probably was er that poundage last night. 15e onard had any advantage in the eights it was not more than three unds. Kilbane.was confldent that onard, in order to make 133 pounds 8 o’clock, .would have to weaken imself. Johnny was a wiser but dder man at 10 o'clock last night. Leonard’s Mother There. A crowd estimated at 12,000 saw he bout. Leonard’s mother, father nd little sister viewed the cham- jon’s victory from a grandstand box. eonard’s first act after shaking the and of his conquered opponent was 0 harry to his mother and receive fer congratulations. The two smoth- pred cach ofher with kisses. It was 3everal minutes before his mother prould let. Benny go to the dressing room. the way American soldiers in France have adapted themselves to branch of warfare. at the accuracy of the troops’ aim, at- tributing it to baseball. 5 On the very first trials hand gre- nades thrown by the eafiéer Americans, with very few exceptions, cleared pre- at which they were aimed. scribed obstructions and hit the marks | is protected by a The | from the return throw French soldiers predict thé Americans | opposite him. NATIONAL GAME HELPS OUR MEN IN LEARNING TO THROW BOMBS The poilu instructors in the art of | will be the champion bombers on the bomb throwing are enthusiastic over | western front. 3 The American ability in this direc- tion has aroused the French troops to this| o eat interest in baseball. Every day They are amazed | the Americans are patiently tutoring their friends in the game. They have had to start wjth first principles of toss and catch. In the picture is seen one of the men at an officers’ training camp learning to throw hand grenades. He screen of netting of the man NATIONAL IAEAGU\E. { Yestorday’s Results, rooklyn 4, Pittsburgh 3—13 in- rings. Other clubs not scheduled. ‘ Standing of the Clubs. Won Lest P.C. New York 53 27 663 | Cincinnati 52 43 847 St. Louis 48 40 545 Philadelphia 42 £y 532 Chicago ... 44 46 489 Brooklyn 39 44 4701 Boston 36 4T 434 Pittsburgh ... 25 ) 58 1328 Games Today. New York at Chicagé. Brooklyn at Pittsburgh. Philadelphia at Cincinnatt. Boston at St. Louis. AMERICAN LEAGUE. Yesterday’s Results. Chicago 4, New York 1.—First game Chicago 5, New York 1.—Second game. Boston 5, St. Louis 4. Philadelphia 8, Detroit 3. Cleveland-Washington—Rain. L Standing of the Clubs, Won Lost P.C. Chicago 60 32 .652 Boston ... 53 35 .602 Cleveland . . 49 43 .533 Detroit ... 46 44 511 New York . 44 .500 Washington 5% 409 Philadelphia .. 5 .393 ST oUls IR 56 .391 Games Today. Chicago at New York. { St. Louis at Boston. Detroit at Philadelphia. Cleveland at Washington—2. »' INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE. Yesterday’s Results, Newark 3, Toronto 1-—First. Newark 10, Toronto 3—=Second. Richmond 8, Moéntreal 7. | Baltimore 10, Buffalo 6—First. Buffalo 4, Baltimore 1—Second. Standing of the Clubs, Won Lost P.C. The Providence-Rachéster game was transferred to a later date. Following the sensational ending o | NeWark .. BE SRS A 62 #he bout the crowd stormed on the | EFovidence BRSNS 58y 4. After Kilbane had been re. | TOTONto .. oL O ST ved the police had to pound a lane | B2ltimore Lo sne rough the crowd for Kilbane to | LOCheSter RO ake his exit. Johnny rested in ths B“';'“" 2 55 Gtl) ressing room fOr a few minutes. He ?&‘c mond 52 seas nt a4 telegram to his wife in A:. | Montreal BT 2, ntie City, telling her not to worry ames Toda hat he was all right. Later he came < G T n the fleld and seconded his sparring | N eéwark at Toronto. partner, Jimmy Downs, in his bou:| Daltimore at Buffalo. BT tinger. Providence at Rochastér. Among the spectators were mors| Tichmand at Montreal than 1,000 New York men. Thers LEAGY were many women in the grand stand. EASTUEE CUE, et ‘_“*'. . Yenterday's Résults. PITCHER STOLZ GOES TO CUBS.| New Haven 2, Portlafd 1—First _La Crosse. Wis. July 26.—Pitcher | game. #tolz, a six-foot left-hander with the Portland 6, New Haven 5—Second L2 Crosse team of the Central Asso- | game. sfation, was sold Chicago Nationals. L M‘Lml AN, vesterday to the Lawrence 4, Bridgeport 1. Worcester 6, Hartford 2. BASEBALL NEWS IN A NUTSHELL Lawrence 4, Bridgeport 1 Standing of the Clubs, Won Lost P.C. New Haven ....... 46 18 719 Lawrence ...... 38 28 .576 New London ... 35 26 574 Bridgeport . 33 30 .524 ‘Worcester 31 34 477 Portland 28 38 424 Springfleld ..... 24 40 375 Hartford 20 41 .328 Games Today. New Haven at Lawrence. Bridgeport at Portland. Hartford at Springfield. New London at Worcester. 'TWAS A JOLLY PARTY Supervisors Gather at Playgrounds Lake Compounce for Annual Ban- ! quet—TFine Singing Numbers. Forgetting the worries and cares of playground instruction, the workers at the city playgrounds, journeyed to Lake Compounce, via the Conn. Com- pany and the Bristol-Plainville trol- ley rautes, last evening, where a very successful ‘‘banquéet” was held. In years past, these pink teas have been looked forward to by the boys and girls, helpers and assistants to the genial diréctor, and last evening's affair was no exception. Being ac- quainted with the ability of the party to assimilate edibles, the management had everything from soup to nuts for the crowd on arrival. Scarcity of food was noticeable at the close of the onslaught. Then came the real event, the post prandial ceremonies. It had been ar- ranged ta have “Jack” Rourke pre- eide, but it was only after some coax- ing, that the “‘Silent Man'’ was pre- vaijled upon to act in that capacity. ‘While Jack’s introductions of the various performers were audible, there was the same evidence of bashfulness and timidity for which he is noted. The apening number was a beauti- ful duet by the Misses Rearden and Munson, who outdid theémselves as esingers. The selections were all rén- dered in a foreign language, unknown to any of the party. Basil Riley’'s recitation of the popu- lar playground number, ‘“When I Think of You,” went big. Tumultous applause accompanied the finish of the quartet number of “Bill” Curtin, Charlie Walsh, Marion Reardon and Anna Munson. ‘‘Four Happy Hearts.' “Bill"” Curtin's power of endurance is greater than the others so he, in response to pleadings of the ‘“‘mob,” rendered with beautiful heart effect, “Sepd Me Away Smiling.” Ty Ginsbereg, with his usual dexterity in pounding the ivories, ac- companied thé singers, without much effort. It was noticeable that the burden of working after 11 o’clock had its effect on Harry. Beautifyl and educational essays on playground work, and notes concern- ing the first and fifteenth of each month, were given by Misses Cox, Dougherty, Begley and Strosser. When the hour of 10 o’clock was ap- proaching, the party remembering teir vows to be “in the hay” at that hour, boarded a “rattler’ 'ana headed g::-t the Hardware city, tired but satis- LEONARD—WHITE SOX IM—PROVE STANDIN G AT YA K’S EXPEfiSE—ROBlNS WIN ON WAGNER’S ERROR—ATHLETICS TRIM TIGERS—DANCING FEATURE AT ST. MARY’S PLAYGROUNDS—BARTLETT ATHLETES HOLD MEET—SUPERVISORS EAT AT PLAYGROUNDS {Miss Glover's Class Shows Up Finely at St. Mary's Grounds “Mothers’ Day” brought out a, large crowd to the St. Mary’s playgrounds yesterday afternoon, where a special arranged program of athletic games and dancing and singing games was conducted. Director Pilz was in charge of the sports, and the remain- ;der of the program was under the i capable supervision of Miss Rose Glover. Folk dancing which has | been one of the features at the | Brounds in the past, is again becom- ing popular, and under the clever tu- toring of Miss Glover, a very success- ful season is the forecast. The re- sults of the various games follow: 30 yds Dash, girls.—minor class. First—Mary Hudak. Second—Rita McGrath, ) Third—Mary Prendergast. Time 7 seconds. 40 yds Das, girls—Junior class. First—Marie Scanlon. ¢ Second—Helen Gunning. Third—Lillian Gingrass. Time 6 4-5 seconds. 40 yas. 9 First—Mary Griffin. Second-—Anna Lindall. < Third—Margaret McGrath. Relay .Obstacle Race, girle—minor f class First—Capt. Lilllan Gingrass' team. Second—Anna Nolan’s team. Time 6 3-5. Relay Obstacle Race, class, First—Capt. Margaret McGath. Second—Capt. Mary Long. Field Hockey. Girls’ and Boys' League. Capt. Helen Dery, 0. Capt. John McCue, 2. 3 Voltey Ball. Boys vs. Girls. Capt. Kathleen Long, 15, Capt. Paul LaHar, 8. Tennis Tournament, giris, round. Gladys Daly was deteated by Ber- nadotte Conlon, in three hard fought sets, 2-6, 7-5, 9-7. In the boys’ girls—Junior Semi-final tournament, Thos. | Kennedy won from T. Myers, 6-4, 7-5, 6-3, J. McCue lost to Thos. Grace 7-B, 6-3. Athletic Events, Bovs.—Minor class. . 50 yards. First—Isaac Levine. Second—Ed, Broff. Third—Harry Zeitlin. Time 7 3-5. 50 yds Dash, Boys'-—Junior class. First—Herman Zeigler. Second—Jobn Prendergast. Third—John Larisky. Time 7 1-5. 50 yards—Senior class First—C. Grace. Second—J. Connelly. Third—Paul LaHar. Time 7 seconds. Standing Broad class, Boys. First—John MeGrath, 16 ft 9 in. Second—Ed Broff, 16 ft. Third—Isaac Levine, 15 ft 7 in. Junior Class, First—John Pendergast, 17 ft 8§ . Jumps—minor | | DANGING FEATURES |GEORGE DAUSS GREAT HELP TO | TIGERS IN CHASE FOR PENNANT Detroit, July 23.—In a recent game George Dauss let the Yankees down with three hits and shut them out without a run. Dauss is now one of the most consistent pitchers of Hughey Jennings’ team. Jennings says that the Tigers are yet to be considered in the race for the Incidentally bunting and that they will make a fineg run down the home stretch. Second—Frank Connelly, 17 ft. 7T1n Third—Wm. Riley, 17 ft 1 in. Senior Class. First—John Bashand, 19 ft 5 in. Second—Ed. Kelly, 19 ft. 3 in. Third—C. Grace, 19 ft 91 in, St. Mary’s Playground League. Young Pioneers, 9, vs. East Ends, 8. Batteries—Riley and Pendergast! Dalson and Hoffman. PLAY TENNIS BY ARCLIGHT. Molla Bjurstedt Defeats Miss Brown | ing tennis battle waged last night on[ holder of the women's national cham- ig the third victory the Norse girl has in Sensational Match. Westfield, N. I., July 26.—A thrill- | the lighted courts of the Westfield Golf club when Miss Mona‘murstedt,] plonship in singles, defeated Miss! Mary Browne of Los Angeles. This | ! scored over her rivdl from the Golden ' Gate in the course of the.last few days, but in this instance the margin of Victory was not so outstanding in favor of Miss Bjurstedt, for she was pressed to three sets and was several times in danger of defeat. The score in favor of Miss Bjurstedt was 6—32, 6—8. 8—6. William M. Johnston of San Fran- cisco whose play since he arrived in the east has not been of quite the su- perior standard to save him from severa] defeats. showed to much bet- tér advantage last night, for he de- feated Harold Throckmorton of Eliz abeth, at 6—1, 6—3. WILL SUE MAGNATES AGAIN. Baltimore, July 26.—The now fa- mous $900,000 suit of the Baltimore Federa] league baseball club against organized baseball, which was sud- denly withdrawn recé'.ntly.whfle under | ernoon. WAGNER'S ERROR WINS FOR ROBINS Honus Bungles on Throw in Thir« eenth and Champs Get Tally 26.——There was a tinge of sadness in the defeat ot Pitteburgh by Brooklyn in the thir. teenth inning, by 4 to 3 yesterday aft. Not that the local minded the setback so much. They have become so accustomed to de- feat that a Pirate victory is looked for only once a fortnight. What made the beating so sorrowful was the fact that it was due pretty much to old Hans Wagner. It was Hane, who, with two Su- perbas out in the thirteenth, dropped a perfect throw at first and permitted the winning run to streak across thb rubber. Jimmy Johnston made all the trouble for the veteran. He slammed a single to center and stole second. Cutshaw sent, a terrific grounder at Debus, but the young- ster made a great stop and a fine throw to Wagner. The latter let the ball get away from him and while he was fishing about for the horse- hide Johnston scurried over the plate and it was all over. The Superbas deserved the game. They outhit the Pirates by 13 to 6 and fought al] the time. They merit- ed the victory on their rally in the ninth that scored two runs on féur hits and tied up the battle. Pittsburgh, July The score: r. h Brooklyn ..0001600020001—4 13 1 Pittsburgh .0002010000000—3 6 4 Batteries: Marquard, Coombs, Smith and 'Meyers; and Schmidt. Grimes, Jacobs KOPF IS THAN KFUL. Local Boy Pleased With Gift 6f New Britain Adniirers. € The following letter of thanks te his local friends for their gift of a | by the Herald, from William L. Kopf, shortstop of the Cincinnatt Reds 6f the National league: umns of your paper I wish to thank and dxpress my gratitude and appre_ ciation of the beautiful watch and chain presented to me at Waterbury last Sunday at the opening of the | game, by P. F. Burns, in behalf of my New Britain friends. i It was such a complete suprise té me, that I was unable to properly { express my thanks at that time, ‘Words.cannot express my snteful\- ness, but I am sure that they under- stand that I appreciate their friend- ship and the loyal tribute paid to me. The watch is certainly a dandy, and in wearing same, my thoughts shalt always be uppermost of Neéw Britain and its good fellowship. After Cincinnati has won the pen.. inant I hope to shake each one by the hand, but until then, pleass ré- member that I am, Gratefully yours, Wm. L. 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