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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
17
The Giants defeated the Braves 4 to 1 as Johnnie McGraw's team capitalized on Braves errors and missed opportunities. The Braves left town for Philadelphia critiquing their fielding and poor support for Buster Brown.
Fans roast Sweeney as Braves second baseman makes a few costly mistakes. He has long been a team backbone and among the NL’s top second basemen with strong hitting. Supporters predict he will return to form soon and prove the critics wrong.
Vic Wiltse held Boston to seven hits as the Giants defeated the Braves 2 to 0. including Myers homering and a double steal setup, with strong defense from Doyle, Herzog, and Campbell backing the lefty.
In the seventh Spratt again led the Giants, Myers and Wiltie singled, Devore reached on a throwing error, and Doyle's sacrifice fly scored Myers. Boston’s lone run came in the eighth when Brown doubled, moved to third on a wild throw and scored on a passed ball. The final tally remains undisclosed.
The Red Sox face the Highlanders at 3 o'clock this afternoon with Caldwell to pitch for Wolverton and Charley Hall possible for Boston. The crowd expects a warm reception as the old guard attends. Pfeffer and Moynihan received 19 days’ notice of unconditional release from the Braves. Cy Young stays with the Braves and waits for better weather. Rariden’s ankle injury prompts Gowdy to assist behind the plate.
Billy McCreary, once a wealthy and famous sporting man, died at City Hospital in Cincinnati from injuries suffered months earlier after a fall in his apartment building. He faced poverty in his final days.
Manager Callahan of the Chicago American Club announced that Matty McIntyre, veteran outfielder, will replace Walter Mattick in right field before the team leaves for St. Louis tonight. Mattick will remain with the club as a utility outfielder.
The report notes Campbell has not yet found his batting gait and bungled a bunt against Buck Herzog who waits in the field. Cabell lifted three easy flies for Herzog in attempt to lay one down.
Jack Johnson will meet Jim Flynn for the world heavyweight title in Las Vegas New Mexico on July 4 after promoter Jack Curley announced the bout. Construction of the arena will start May 1 with both fighters arriving about a month before the fight.
The New Mexico House approved the Tripp prize fight bill 29 to 17 enabling 45 round contests and legalizing the Johnson Flynn bout set for Las Vegas on July 4.
Manager Stahl is gratified about yesterday's win over the Athletics and the Red Sox returning to first place. He would have liked to extend the lead further by beating the world champions this afternoon.
Oscar Vitt, the Pacific coast sensation, will be trained at second base during the upcoming home Jungaleers series with Detroit. Manager Jennings aims to secure a long term second baseman while keeping Jim Delahanty in left field for his batting power. Delahanty’s durability in right may allow him a longer run there, while Vitt learns in morning drills before a game test.
Chicago owner William C Niesen announced the United States Baseball league season would start May 1. Managers for eight clubs were set: Chicago Bert Keeley Cleveland Jack O Connor Pittsburg Deacon Phillippi Washington George Brown Richmond E A Langraf Cincinnati Hugh McKennon Reading Leo Groom New York William Jordan. The league aims to recruit from colleges and independents not in conflict with the national commission.
Rain washed out the game forcing the team to catch the 2 o clock train to Boston for a Highlanders opener tomorrow. Manager Stahl plans to win at least three of four as Wolverton builds a strong New York squad and the Boston club aims to capitalize on every game.
Chicago National League players were unable to reach Cincinnati for a postponed game after a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern train derailed near O Fallon Illinois last night. No injuries were reported and the team remained marooned until the early hours.
Secretary Morse announces April 19 opening umpires with Lanigan covering Lynn and Brockton mornings and afternoons Worcester games staffed by Stafford and White Kerin handles Lowell morning and Lawrence afternoon Fall River morning and New Bedford afternoon Rorty assigned to Fall River and New Bedford President Murnane to attend Lowell opener Morse to attend Lynn and Lawrence games.
Chicago April 17 Packey McFarland signed for a 10 round bout with Matt Wells in New York on April 26. McFarland is guaranteed $10 000 regardless of the result while Wells’ share is not listed. Weigh in at 185 pounds at 5 PM on fight day.
New York April 17. President Lynch of the National League suspended Brooklyn manager William Dahlen for three days after he protested last Saturday's game over an umpire's decision.
Jay Gould of New York and W H T Huhn of Philadelphia defeated C S and C F Cutting of Cambridge Mass in the semi final round of the national championship match in court tennis 6 3 6 8 4 6 6 2 Gould and Huhn advance to face Joshua Crane and G R Fearing of Boston in the final scheduled for tomorrow
The Brooklyn club released Outfielder Davidson to the Omaha club of the Western League today April 17.
Ace Stewart formerly with the Chicago National League club and a native of Terre Haute died in Terre Haute today at age 43.
Yale Wesleyan New Haven game scheduled for today was canceled due to rain, postponing the baseball match in New Haven.
Charlie Daniels of the New York A. C. stands as America's top all round swimming champion but will be absent from the upcoming Swedish contests. His absence heightens the challenge for the U S to win aquatic honors at the games while Daniels in peak form could push for record performances across events.
National league updates show New York downed by Boston while Philadelphia at Brooklyn, and rain affecting Chicago at Cincinnati and other matchups. American league lists Boston at Philadelphia and Washington at New York with rain delays. 4 000 attendance noted in Detroit event.
Boston faces Philadelphia and Brooklyn visits New York as Cincinnati plays Chicago and St Louis meets Pittsburgh in today’s schedule.
New York versus Weston Philadelphia battles Washington, Chicago faces St. Louis and Cleveland clashes with Detroit in a set of early season showdowns.
No decision rendered as critics largely agree the Moran Duffy mill bout ends in a draw. Billy Hamilton, Pilgrim AA matchmaker, coordinates an ad for Boston Arena. Andrews records show Ferguson and Johnson met four times, twice on the coast and twice in the East. Further bouts planned at the Boston Arena will award decisions.
Football and track notes blend with boxing and athletics talk as Boston fans anticipate a Red Sox Highlanders opener at Fenway. The piece recalls Harvard runners Bowie Gallagher and Marathon legends, notes shifting boxing governance in Cincinnati, and previews Olympic trials and relay carnivals at Franklin Field with mention of Harry Lee and other athletes.
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