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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1915
Page
13
Montreal runner Edouard Fabre, winner of the 19th annual American Marathon, vowed to win three straight BA A Marathons and beat Mike Ryan’s course time. He said his plan includes breaking Caffery’s record and achieving two records before retiring, ending with his famous smile.
The Braves seized a fourth straight win as Red Smith delivered a fourth inning blow and Moran held the throw, with a push toward third on a hit.
Fabre declared he feels fine after arriving in Montreal and plans to enter Cartier Memorial Marathon on May 24 before the Panama Pacific Exposition race. He credits his 188 plus miles with Patsey Seguin and other Montreal friends for a rested, confident mindset to chase a new record. He criticized spectator automobiles on Monday’s course, urging safer race conditions for future events.
Harvard defeats Philadelphia Cricket Club four matches to none in Philadelphia. R Norris Williams 2d Harvard captain, tops W Davis of California 8-6 6-4. Co Colbett Caner beats Alexander Thayer 9-7 6-2. William Rand defeats J R Carpenter Jr 1-6 6-3 6-3. Lawrence Curtis 2d Harvard beats Edmund Thayer 6-1 6-1. Rain halted two doubles matches.
In Providence Rhode Island 726 jitneys were licensed and operating on city streets. A Washington firm moved 50 used cars for jitney service via advertising. Personnel moves include Herbert R. Hyman to supervise Cole Motor Car Company advertising, Clarence A. Wearl given full Hen dee Manufacturing general management, George M. Hendee stepping to Pacific Coast on a honeymoon, J R Harrison named advertising manager of Chalmers Motor Company replacing the ailing Newton Fuessle.
The first motion pictures of the B A A Marathon race on Patriots Davy were shown at B F Keith's Theatre last evening. The finish was captured quickly, taken Monday afternoon and shown first at 7 45 Tuesday evening. The Marathon pictures will be shown twice daily the rest of the week at B F Keith's Theatre.
April 2 John C Goldthwaite of Watertown a Colby College graduate and athletic instructor at Lewiston High School has been engaged by the town as playground instructor.
Pep Young earns defensive praise in Detroit as a California graduate who has not misplayed a ball at second base. His polished fielding makes every play look easy, according to a Detroit opinion.
Manager McGraw considers Poll Perritt in need of more work after a poor exhibition showing. Some observers say Poll would benefit from Miller Huggins backing him at second base to guide his pitching.
Tough day at the field as the Champs endure barbed wire broken glass and fragile frames yet win 4 to 3 in ten innings. Red Smith delivers a decisive bases-loaded hit with two out to crack the game and hand Brooklyn another loss.
Brooklyn pitchers Pfeffer Ragan Coombs and Aitchison clash with Boston as Cobb like strokes from Red Smith help edge the Braves. The matinee draws 3500 fans with Gowdy’s arm and Luque’s four innings shaping a tense, high‑tempo game.
Red Smith shines as Dodgers and Braves battle to a tight finish. Zip by twists and late scoring sends both squads to a 10 inning tie before Red Smith belts a decisive hit in left for the Braves. Braves leave for New York after today’s game to tackle the Phillies in a four game set starting tomorrow.
Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 6 to 4 as Cheney and Zabel struggled. Wagner's bases loaded triple fueled the win, Johnston and Fisher homered, Mamaux exited in the seventh, and McQuillan finished. Key hits included Viox, Mamaus, Johnston, Williams with multiple runners stranded.
In New York on April 20 Rube Schauer allowed hits in his first major league start as the Phillies defeated the Giants 5 to 2. Mayer pitched well for Philadelphia with one rough inning in the fourth. Burns and Becker made stellar plays in left field. Umpire Arron ordered Giants manager off the field in the ninth.
George Chalmers signed a new contract with the Philadelphia National League club after an unconditional release last winter. He trained with the New York Nationals this spring and believes his pitching form has returned. Manager McGraw could not sign him earlier due to a 21 player limit. In 1911 Chalmers broke into the league with Alexander and helped push Philadelphia toward a pennant before injuries slowed them.
Cincinnati pitcher Benton limited St. Louis to two hits as the Reds defeated the Cardinals 2 to 0. Perdue started for St. Louis and was roughed up before being relieved in the eighth. Niehaus finished with one inning pitched, yielding one hit.
The Minnesota House approved the Moeller Lennon bill by 72 to 30 to legalize 10 round no-decision boxing in Minneapolis St Paul and Duluth after Senate amendments. One amendment limits more than 12 bouts in any city per year. The measure advances to the Governor who would not yet say his position.
Physicians confirmed Chicago National pitcher Jimmy Lavender has a broken rib from a fall at home. Injury likely keeps him out of action for several weeks, ending hopes for a return in the near term.
Over thirty school games are scheduled as the holiday surprise fades. Coaches expect varied results and the task of picking winners is difficult with many teams in action today.
Everett, Melrose, Malden, and Dorchester clash in league play while Somerville revives hopes after a setback to Rindge Tech. Melrose faces St John’s Prep and Beverly contests loom as Jack McDonald leads a strong Beverly squad. St Marks hosts English, Winthrop welcomes Winchester, and Waltham travels to Allen School with Pitcher Henry Matthews in standout form.
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