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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1915
Page
9
Memphis April 4 warm weather favored the Red Sox for today’s game with the Turtles. The thermometer rose above 60 and yesterday’s wind was absent, promising favorable conditions for the matchup.
Easy as the Turtles proved for the Red Sox on Saturday they were an even easier proposition for Carrigan's men this afternoon Briscoe Lord's cadets were soundly trounced 10 to 2 in a long drawn out and uninteresting game to Memphis fans.
The Memphis team hosts the Boston Red Sox in a high batting day as manager Carrigan rotates the lineup. Mays dominates on the mound with six strikeouts in four innings while Hooper Gardner lead the Sox with timely hits and fielding limits Memphis scoring to a six run seventh inning rally.
Hoblitzell strained his groin in the first inning and was replaced by Gainer. Dr. Green treated him and Hobby may miss a few days. Mike Brown left for Boston on business. Burns and McDonough depart at Louisville, leaving players and reporters to continue the trip. Speaker criticized the batting practice as weak. Local pitchers struggle while Sox batters fear wild pitches and dubious strikes.
Stallings notes the Braves’ northward trip brings near ideal Southern spring conditions in Charlotte. After a rough Saturday, Atlanta enjoys a sunny sky, light winds, and improving weather as the team heads toward a stretch of fine days. Temperature at 7 p.m. measured 50 degrees.
In Charlotte on April 4 the Braves, despite a heavy loss to the Atlanta Crackers, arrive confident and undeterred as they begin their homeward journey.
A feature article considers a home versus foreign born golf team match ahead of Baltusrol next June. It envisions ten top American pros led by a captain facing the best from Britain and France, with bragging rights and glory as the prize. The piece links the idea to increased rivalry and global interest, and notes Braves preparations and Stallings’ push for high speed and stronger offense.
All eyes on Cuba today for the heavyweight bout between Jess Willard and Jack Johnson. Veterans recall Johnson’s rise years ago, while modern fans favor Willard, each side confident of victory amid debate over form, conditioning, and era.
The article notes Tommy Burns era opponents, Johnson’s faded showings, and Jim Jeffries’ no contest. It contrasts Johnson with Jess Willard, detailing Willard’s size endurance and KO rate and suggests a possible surprise outcome in the forthcoming match. Willard’s less storied past is weighed against Johnson’s recent performances and record.
Chicago Americans defeated the Dallas Texas league club 7 to 2 in a game played in Dallas. The proceedings reflected strong Chicago offense and solid pitching support to secure the victory.
The report notes the fifth largest purse for Jack Johnson was the Reno bout with Jim Jeffries on October 4 1910 totaling 120600 after percentages and a future stake. It also mentions the Willard purse of 30000 plus expenses and 60 percent of net gate for Willard.
In Cincinnati on April 4 the Washington Americans defeated the Cincinnati Nationals by 3 to 0. Batteries were Boehling Shaw Henry and Ainsmith for Washington and Ames Brown Clarke and Dooin for Cincinnati.
Windows flash Gillette Week as merchants push special assortments and men discuss Gillette. The campaign touts joiners of the Great Fraternal Order of No Stropping No Honing, urging readers to claim their own Gillette shave.
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