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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1912

Page

14

Those Meek and Lowly Dodgers Shut Out the Braves

Brooklyn rookie Kent pitched a complete game to blank the Boston Braves 7–0 at New York. Daubert and Moran sparked a Dodgers attack with timely hits as Tyler faltered, then Kent and solid Dodgers defense sealed the shutout. Kaiser sold to Indianapolis with Boston holding right to repurchase.

Braves Sweeney Phelps Kent Campbell Moran Daubert Smith Northern Devlin Boston Dodgers al Kaiser Indianapolis American Association

Rigler Likely No Champion Says Queensberry View

The Marquis of Queensberry likely agrees Amp Rigler will not win the title. His footwork is sharp but his kidney punch technique is crude and noted as a weakness.

Marquis of Queensberry Amp Rigler

Baseball score and highlights with Chicago and Pittsburgh

Three-base hit by Wilson and a home run by Lennox highlight the game. Leach Miller Zimmerman and Sheckard contribute in offense while Brown Adams Lavender and Toney manage pitching. Chicago left five on base as Pittsburgh records four walks and multiple double plays.

Chicago Pittsburg Brown Lennox Carey Byrne Ik Carey Fh. O Teach Wagner Wee Miller Wilson McCarthy Gibson Adams Sheckard Bebhulte Tinker Hofman Vavender cRan Son Leach Zimmerman Lavender Schulte Pittsburgh Toney Johnstone Eason

Flanagan Takes Post With Providence International Team

Brockton April 23. Steve Flanagan former Brockton manager and longtime New England league figure has joined the Providence team of the International league the Detroit farm. James Reilly who held the job was forced to retire due to health. Flanagan sold his Brockton interest to Joe Burns and Burns partner John W. McCue now own the club.

Brockton Steve Flanagan Providence Detroit James Reilly Flanagan Joe Burns Taunton Burns John W. McCue

Yale Loses To New Haven Nine In Connecticut League Game

Yale was defeated 10 to 6 by the New Haven nine in a cold game. Yale used substitute batteries and Gile endured heavy hits in the third inning while Dyer pitched poorly. Reilly doubled and scored in the sixth, Merritt stole bases and scored in the eighth, and Burdett and Blossom made notable defensive plays as New Haven, led by Miller Wilson and Nagle, pulled ahead.

New Haven Yale Gile Dyer Brown Reilly Merritt Fleck Bennett Gough Cornish Burdett Blossom New Havens Miller Wilson Nagle Bugs’ Reisigl Cleveland Daschbach Sherwood Foster Pepe McCreeny Cornise Riddell Lafave Reisigil Wombly Balk Bedford New Haven Vale Sherwo Meritt McCreery Wilson Diss Twombly c Burdett c Reisigil P

Fireman Flynn Leaves No Message For Call Back

The report notes Fireman Jim Flynn has departed without leaving any message or contact for a return call, leaving officials without a lead or instruction for follow up.

Jim Flynn

McGraw Relents Lets Phillies Postpone Game

Philadelphia fans cheered as Muggsy McGraw agreed to postpone the Giants-Phillies game due to nine Phillies in hospital lists. Doola with appendicitis and other players suffering breaks grippe pneumonia and strained ligaments left substitutes scarce, prompting a plan to play tomorrow if a full team is available.

Philadelphia Muggsy McGraw Giants Phillies Mike Doolan Otto Knabe Doola Lobert Magee Walsh Killifer Doolan Grippe Knabe Chalmers Moore

Literary Chances Include Phillies Star Lobert as Scribe

Hans Lobert of the Phillies has joined the list of playing scribes. Since his injury he has been writing stories of how he broke into the major leagues. A joint thesis by Bugs Raymond and Rube Waddell on breaking into the majors would offer lessons for aspiring minor leaguers.

Hans Lobert Phillies Bugs Raymond Rube Waddell

Brooklyn Manager Dahlen Fined and Suspended by National League

New York April 23. National League President Lynch fines Brooklyn manager Dahlen $100 and suspends him until May 4 for an incident at the Polo Grounds last Saturday. Umpire Rigler is fined $100 for involvement in the fisticuffs.

New York Charles H. Ebbetts Brooklyn Kent Boston Braves Braves Lynch National League Dahlen Rigler Polo Grounds

Reds Triumph Over St Louis 4 1 to End Series

Cincinnati pitcher Benton stifles St Louis as the Reds win 4 to 1 in the final game. Harmon gets hits aided by Mowrey and Mitchell while Benton and the St Louis staff are supported by solid defense. Key plays include Mowrey’s three-base hit and a sacrifice by Ellis.

Cincinnati Benton St. Louis Harmon Mowrey Mitchell Ellis Cincimatic Goniss Bates Egan Smith Bliss Owen and Brennan H. TB. Po AB. R. BH TB Huggins A Ellis Oakes Seeee Konetchy Rit aMagee Seeveseesees

Olympic Cyclers Hold May 5 Tryout For 200 Mile Race

The Olympic tryout for the 200 mile bicycle road race is set for May 5 at a triangular course and May 12 if rain. Start time is 7 am with riders must be at Copley square by 6 30 am for instructions. Entry fees and registration go to Fred I Perreault Malden by May 29. qualifiers earn a NC AA souvenir and a final in New York May 25 with rain date June 1.

Copley Square Fred I. Perreault Wolcott Street Malden New York

Cleveland Team in U S League at Work

The Cleveland team of the United States league began its first practice with nearly 80 players reporting to manager Jack O'Connor. Catches Howard Wakefield, outfielder Joe Delehanty and first baseman Jerry Freeman joined the session as work continues toward the May 1 season opener.

Cleveland Jack O’connor Howard Wakefield Joe Delehanty Basman Jerry Freeman

Dorchester High Beats School of Fine Arts 13 to 3

Dorchester High School defeated the School of the Museum of Fine Arts 13 to 3 at Dunbar avenue grounds. The visitors scored all their runs in the last inning with Dorchester’s second team on the field. Nineteen Dorchester players appeared in the game.

Jake Stahl Moeller Washington Fiee Fenway Park Nunamaker Wagner Dorchester High School School of the Museum of Fine Arts Dunbar Avenue Grounds Dorchester

Zackert Retained by St Louis in Baseball Dispute

The National Baseball Commission ruled that G. Zackert remains with the St. Louis club until a formal release is made. Montreal had sought his services after negotiations with the St. Louis team in the International league.

Cincinnati National Baseball Commission G. Zackert St. Louis Montreal International League

Miller Move Secures Outfielder for St Louis

Cincinnati reports Elmer Miller an outfielder has been released to Fort Wayne in the Central league but is then secured by the St Louis Nationals. Manager Bresnahan refused to waive and paid the waiver price to land the player.

Cincinnati Elmer Miller Fort Wayne St. Louis Nationals Bresnahan St. Louis

Cleveland Returns Bert Whaling to Seattle Team

Cleveland reports catcher Bert Whaling, acquired from Seattle in the Northwestern league last fall, is being returned to that club today.

Cleveland Bert Whaling Seattle Wash

Wrestlers and boxing stars loom in hub and Boston tourneys

Promoters stage a stacked card with Stanislaus Zbyszko and Jesse Westergard set for April 29 in the Hub. Timed by Tuohey the local mat scene shines with Frank Gotch absent, while champions and contenders from Yale to Harvard prep for upcoming trials and shows.

Stanislaus Zbyszko Jesse Westergard Frank Gotch Mighty Pole Rakcevich Ordemann Westergard West Tuohey Pole

Irish American Packy McFarland Born in Chicago

Irish American Packy McFarland was born in Chicago on November 1, 1888. The note adds a perspective on wind and fitness through outdoor exercise at public gyms like Charlesbank, suggesting daily routines to improve stamina. It also mentions wrestling bouts and provides an address for George Tuohey in the Winthrop Building.

Packy McFarland McFarland Chicago Charlesbank George Tuohey Winthrop Building City

Hope for Tyrus Cobb in Detroit Reports

Revision notes suggest there is some hope for Tyrus Cobb of Detroit. The hotel clerks must have been praying for him.

Tyrus Cobb Detroit

Kilbane Dundee Bout Set for May 15 in New York

Johnny Kilbane accepted a May 15 match with Johnny Dundee in New York. Kilbane will receive 5000 dollars or 40 percent of the gate for a 10 round bout. The contest location is New York City and the date is April 23.

Cleveland Johnny Kilbane Johnny Dundee New York Kilbane

Dartmouth Prepares For Bowdoin Home Game

Hanover N H April 23 The Greer baseball squad held a long practice on campus as they prepare for their first home game with Bowdoin tomorrow. The varsity showed strong hitting while Bennett tied a historic campus mark and Morey will start on the mound with Alden catching.

Hanover N. H Greer Bowdoin Bennett John Torres Chief Myers Morey Malden Alden

English High Beats South Boston High in 6 4 Baseball

English High School edged South Boston High 6 to 4 in a late comeback. Murphy pitched well for English with key hits and a late four-run ninth inning rally, while Connell fumbled to help the Light and Dark Blue pull off the win.

South Boston Murphy English High Connell English High School South Boston Ve

Market on Rain Checks Declines Bear Market Fears

An observer notes rain checks remain plentiful despite market concerns. The piece suggests sustained consumer access to rain check offers amid economic unease, highlighting steady supply and shopper confidence.

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