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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1919

Page

15

Giants Fall to Red Sox in Open of World Series

More than 8000 fans attend in Tampa as the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Giants 5 to 3 in game one. Barrow's defense stars, while late rallies by the Giants fall short. Key moments include Winters and Chase doubles, Roth's homer, and solid pitching by Mays, Pennock, Smith, and Winters.

Tampa Vla Giants Boston Red Sox Barrow Boston RED Sox AB. R.bu PO. A. E Hooper Strunk Scott Walters Mays Pennock Gatants R.bh Chase Kauff Doyle Zimman Fletcher McCarty Smith Winters G. Smith Sox McInnis Vitt Schang Jim Thorpe Young New York

Braves and Tigers Clash In 15 9 Exhibition Loss

In Albany Georgia on a small brick like park the Boston Braves defeated Hughey Jennings Tigers 15 to 9. Lefty George started for Boston and Jim Scott finished. home runs and wild pitches marked an error filled spring tilt before both teams moved on to Macon Georgia.

Albany Braves Hughey Jennings Tiger Machine

Braves and Tigers clash with multiple early runs

Slaughter batted for James in the fourth as Detroit beats Boston 0.5 to 0.5. Powell Riggert Kelly Dyer Shorten Veach lead with two base hits and Veach Heisman Holke Schreiber Scott Wingstead Shorten homer. Holke Riggert 2 stolen bases Kelly 2 Herzog 1. Utts George 4 in 4, Scott 9 in 6, James 5 in 4, Erickson 7 in. Base on balls James 7, George 5, Erickson 4. Left on bases Braves 6 Detroit 7. Wild pitches James 4 Scott 1. Time 2h 43m. Attendance 1400.

James Torickson Stem Stern Boston Kelly Holke Schreiber Scott Detroit Chick Shorten Red Sox Flagstead Veach Heisman Braves Powell Riggert Dyer Shorten Wingstead Herzog Hothe Utts George Erickson Mpire Finnerau

Ruth's Home Run Powers Red Sox Past Giants in Tampa

A festive exhibition sees Billy Sunday throw the first ball as the Red Sox edge the Giants 4 to 2. Babe Ruth belts a towering homer, Scott and Ruth shine with the bat, while Carl Mays and Pennock handle pitching duties amid a flurry of fielding plays and errors.

Billy Sunday McGraw Barrow Florida Benny Wallff Babe Ruth Red Sox Scott Strunk Shean Carl Mays Kauff Zimmerman Doyle Chase Murderers’ Row Sox George Smith Giants Ruth Babe Race Track Tampa McInnis Vitt Schang Mays Scotty Young Fletcher McCarty

Giants debut new traveling uniforms with Beau Brummels aim

McGraw plans the Giants to appear stylish on the field as the team lineup features veterans Chase Doyle Fletcher and Zimmerman averaging over 33 years. Carl Mays fears a brief trip to Mansfield Missouri to handle insurance matters after a possible arson at his home.

Giants McGraw Beau Brummels Red Sox Swat Sox Babe Chase Doyle Fletcher Zimmerman Florida Carl Mays Mansfield Carl Mays

Johnson Dominates as Harvard Varsity Triumphs

Stan Johnson, Harvard ace, shut out the first varsity nine while teammates drove in four runs. Hardell pitched for Varsity A, but Johnson allowed only four hits and struck out four. Perkins added a double for Team B, and Johnson with Stillman behind the plate led the victory as Duffy coaches the strong pitching efforts.

Stan Johnson Harvard Big Walter Hardell Johnson Wardell Perkins Duffy Babe

Boxing Gossip and Fight Cards Across New England

Boxing clubs in Lowell, Boston, and surrounding towns plan April bouts with names like Bob Josephs, Barney Snyder, Eddie Fitzsimmons, Charley White, and Charley Parker. Notable matches include New England middleweights, amateur and pro cards, and wresting crowd buzz at Grand Opera House. Also mentions Jack Dempsey tour progress, promoter disputes, and future matchups in Newark and New Orleans.

Armory A. A Bob Josephs Barney Snyder Eddie Fitzsimmons Charley White Charley Parker Finney Boyle

Harvard Freshmen Hockey Team May Receive Numerals

Harvard freshmen from the 1921 hockey squad may be awarded numerals after a student council recommendation. The 1921 yearlings missed games with Yale and Princeton, and officials initially refused to meet the Crimson players. The council proposed ten players chosen by Coach Bobby Gross receive the wavetee letters if the athletic committee approves the resolution.

Harvard Yale Princeton Eli Tiger Crimson Bobby Gross

Harvard Coach Urges Players to Read Evans Baseball Articles

Harvard coach Hugh Duffy tells all players to study Billy Evans articles on Puzzling Baseball Plays in the Boston Post. He says the series offers valuable insights for college and school players and baseball fans, covering rare plays and how to handle them.

Duffy Harvard Billy Evans Hugh Duffy Boston Post Evans

When Fielder Makes Play

Umpire Billy Evans explains the base running and batting interactions on batted balls. He notes that when the ball hits a runner or umpire, the batter is awarded first base and credited with a base hit, and runners advance only if forced. The piece also covers situations where a fielder mishandles the ball and the play becomes live, and the rationale behind the third strike rule with a runner on first and fewer than two outs.

No Contest Boxing Bout Ends Brawl at Commercial A C

Johnny Downes of South Boston and Charley Bergin of New Haven battled to about eight rounds before Referee Connolly stopped the match and ruled it no contest. The decision sparked cheers and was hoped to discipline local performers. Young Leonard defeated Young Christie in the six round opener. they were later rematched. Johnny Gray of

Johnny Downes South Boston Charley Bergin New Haven Commercial A. C Connolly Young Leonard Young Christie Johnny Gray

Chelsea Triumphs in 10 Round Bout Over Providence Rival

Chelsea edged Tommy Mecora of Providence in a hard fought ten rounder. Gray battered Moore with a sharp right hand, sending Providence’s man to the canvas twice. Detroit newcomer Mike Kearns defeated Joe Riley of Syracuse, while Joseph, once touted, lasted only two rounds as the referee stopped the contest to prevent further damage.

Chelsea Tommy Mecora Providence Gray Moore Mike Kearns Detroit Joe Riley Syracuse Joseph

Fletcher Low Joins Tesreau for Dartmouth Baseball Help

Fletcher Low a former major and minor league infielder will assist Jeff Tesreau coaching the Dartmouth College baseball team this spring. Low may offer Tesreau a few pointers during the season.

Fletcher Low Jeff Tesreau Dartmouth College Fletcher Jeff

Harvard 1918 crew captain returns to Cambridge for regatta role

Richard S. Emmet, captain of Harvard's 1918 crew, has returned to Cambridge and will serve as coxswain for the senior class crew in the May regatta. He was ill overseas and recuperating in New York while in service.

Richard S. Emmet Harvard Cambridge New York

Frankie Britt Wins Newspaper Decision in 10-Round Bout

Frankie Britt of New Bedford Massachusetts defeats Pat Moran of New Orleans in a 10 round boxing contest by newspaper decision in Cleveland tonight.

Cleveland Frankie Britt New Bedford Mass Pat Moran New Orleans

Harvard oarsmen prepare for upcoming rowing carnival

Harvard varsity and freshman crews tested in a trial on the Charles as Annapolis and Princeton await. Coach Haines oversees daily practice with Eliot and Thayer clubs forming the two top eights, while Amory Troughton directs, and facilities split between Weld and Newell boathouses.

Harvard Annapolis Princeton Charles Haines Eliot Thayer Thayer Shell G. G. Allen G. Blow Une R. Stone J. Tower J. Manning A. N. Gardner A. Clossons J. Randall N. Thayer Muller W. Pierce A. Whitman R. Harmblett H. Hamers

Curve ball exchange on a training trip

During a White Sox training visit to Mineral Wells Joe Benz and Paul Musser joked about a new curve ball. Joe sent a porter named Dee to the express station, promising a quarter if it arrived. Dee reported no delivery yet, but expected arrival by morning.

Joe Benz Paul Musser White Sox Mineral Wells Joe Dee Express

Exhibition Games Schedule Listed For Today

Red Sox face Giants in Tampa while Braves meet Tigers in Macon White Sox play in Houston and a slate includes Browns in San Antonio Heds travel to Dallas Nationals meet St Louis in Indianapolis Yanks take on the Dodgers in Jacksonville Athletics visit Baltimore Cleveland at New Orleans and St Louis visits Indianapolis.

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