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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1915
Page
10
Connie Mack remains optimistic about the Athletics despite their low standing in the American league race. He notes the absence of Eddie Collins and Frank Baker from the infield but believes the Mackmen will soon regain form and challenge pennant contenders.
Philadelphia defeats Boston after a 2 to 1 game with Ranger Rudolph struggling early and Eppa Jeptha Rixey steady. Sherwood Magee shines in center with two sensational catches and Phillies capitalize on Braves miscues to claim the win.
Connie explains the Athletics infield plans after Eddie Collins departure. He praises Lajoie and Kopf Bit, notes Murphy’s shift back to right field, and introduces Sam McConnell at third. He mentions Schang and Thomas injured, McAvoy and Lapp covering, and forecasts Pennock starting against the Red Sox tomorrow.
Pittsburg send catcher Hyn Smith, top American Association catcher last season, and outfielder Jesse Altenburg to Youngstown for further seasoning after their release by the Pirates management.
Princeton defeated the University of North Carolina 8 to 4 in Princeton New Jersey. The home team dominated on the bases while Chaplin limited UNC’s offense, delivering a strong mound performance.
In San Francisco on the 36 hole Panama-Pacific expo tournament Charles E Evans Jr of Chicago the Western amateur champion loses to Heinrich Schmidt of Claremont Berkeley by 4 and 3. Schmidt takes the lead after Evans hits out of bounds at the 18th tee.
Sam McVey the Californian heavyweight due to box Joe Jeanette of New York at the Atlas A A next Tuesday night arrives at 8 this afternoon with manager George Lawrence and sparring partners Colin Bell and Dave Mills. Training to be finished at a local gym. The card includes an 8 round semi final Johnny Munice of Charlestown v Kid Chakas of Manchester N H and 6 round preliminaries Johnny Murphy v Joe Carrol of Lawrence and Tommy McFarland v Bob Smiley of Cambridge.
Dorchester High beat Revere High 6 to 2 on Dunbar Avenue Grounds in Dorchester. Walsh Corrigan Ormsby Ryan Silva among the hitters with two base hits and multiple stolen bases. Attendance listed as 500. Washburn and Webb pitched for the teams.
The Boston Interscholastic Rowing Association plans a Wednesday meeting at the Boston Athletic Association to fix the annual championship regatta dates, with May 24 and 26 as likely options.
The opening round of the season’s trophy tourney starts this afternoon at the Lexington Golf Club links in North Lexington. It is a handicap medal event with six rounds planned, final round set for Oct 9, and the six monthly winners will contest for the prize.
Uncertainty over the weather and several miry spots in the field seasoned areas where Tris Speaker Duffy Lewis and Harry Hooper played led Boston Red Sox management to cancel the scheduled game against the Mackmen yesterday afternoon.
Cloudy weather postpones today’s game giving Boston a rest day. Pitching options include Dutch Leonard, George Foster, or Ray Collins with Joe Wood waiting in reserve. Carl Mays expected back mid next week while Ruth and Mays bolster late season plans. Janvrin solid as Gardner’s absence lingers with McNally and Haley set for chances.
Eddie Collins and Fournier powered Chicago as they beat St. Louis 4 to 3. Collins drew a walk and scored on Fournier's triple in the seventh, matching an earlier setup in the first inning. Collins doubled and Fournier scored on a later hit as Chicago built a 4-2 lead, with strong defense helping hold off the Browns.
Haymarket A C schedules a 14 to 16 year old away game trip with half fares for 10 players. Edward Burroughs can be reached by phone at Haymarket 8750 before 11 o'clock.
Cincinnati defeats Pittsburg 2 to 1 on the mound and timely hitting. Leach Herzog Mollwitz Wag ner stole bases as Cincinnati leaves five on base while Pittsburg strands five. Schneider Dale and Conner combined for the pitching while umpire Timem calls the game.
The piece argues Frank Baker will not play for the Boston Red Sox this year and stresses Baker will only play in a Philadelphia uniform or not in the major leagues at all. It dismisses ongoing Baker relocation rumors and asserts a Philadelphia signing is the only possibility.
The Philadelphia manager declares Baker will play for Philadelphia or nowhere else. He dismisses buyout talk from Boston and New York, plans to audition Tom McConnell as a replacement, and asserts Baker remains the property of the Phillies.
The Commercial and Fraternal League of America plans an athletic and educational exposition at Combination Park Medford the week of July 19. Hugh C McGrath deputy recreation parks commissioner is supreme director of athletics. Proceeds go to a local charity.
President Gilmore of the Federal League and President Johnson of the American League denied any peace negotiations were underway in Chicago. Meetings with Philip Ball of St. Louis and others were described as unrelated to peace, with no war ending talks in progress.
American games include Philadelphia at Boston Washington at New York St. Louis at Chicago Detroit at Cleveland. National matches Boston at Philadelphia New York at Brooklyn Chicago at St. Louis Cincinnati at Pittsburg. Federal games Pittsburg at St. Louis Brooklyn at Newark Baltimore at Buffalo Chicago at Kansas City.
Williams drives in Schulte and Zimmerman with a fielding error and grounder to spark a three-run third. Schulte Long and Fisher homer power the Cubs past the Cardinals as Niehaus Vaughn Pierce and Gunner yield runs. Wilson Schulte Zimmerman Bresnahan steal bases.
Dick Egan of the Brooklyn Nationals is sold to the Boston Braves. The former Cincinnati star of 1913, famed for his big league sensations, joined Tris Speaker and other giants and White Sox on an around the world tour before the European coronations.
The purchase aims to fill utility infield gaps with Dick Egan, a trusted second baseman who excelled for Cincinnati in 1913 and later played with Brooklyn and Los Angeles. He joins the Braves amid shifts from the Federal League and infield uncertainties.
Detroit topped Cleveland 8 to 4 as Coumbe failed early with wild throws and retired. Steen relieved and was effective before substitutions. Coveleskie exited in the sixth after Cleveland chased him from the box, while Dauss shut them down late.
Columbia defeated Cornell 2 to 1 in a 10 inning game in New York. Cornell scored in the first. Columbia tied in the second and won in the 10th after a passed ball and two hits including a two bagger. Batteries Johnson Bryant and Clary Beck Lane.
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