Braves Seek Inspiration as Streets Fill With Winners
In a city led by victorious streets, the Braves look to channel momentum from recent YD winners. Team morale rises as local triumphs spur renewed effort and confidence for upcoming games.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
18
Grant to Bolster Braves Field Operations Halted by Rain
The Braves faced an April downpour that led to a mid afternoon suspension of activities at Braves Field. Braving a slick field and persistent showers, a small crowd endured the delay as officials decided no game could start with the rain continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Braves Boost from Camp Devens Focus on Roster Moves
The 26th Division veterans stranded in Boston receive club hospitality from George Grant of the Braves as plans unfold for a doubleheader with the Dodgers on June 2. Grant aims to reshape the roster before May 15, leveraging open-market trades, while Braves pitching faces tough opposition from Rube Marquard in the anticipated encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Devens
George Grant
Braves
Boston
Dodgers
Dick Rudolph
Rube Marquard
Brooklyn
Yale Man Buys New Haven Baseball Club
New Haven, Conn April 24 The New Haven baseball club of the Eastern league was sold today to George Meiss, a Yale man, who has long been active in local semi professional baseball He gains control of the players Savin Rock Park and other concessions The sale will be ratified at a league meeting next Tuesday Edward J Dugan of Hartford had owned the club though reports linked James H Clark of Hartford to financial control
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New Haven
Conn
New Haven Baseball Club
George Meiss
Yale
Savin Rock
Edward J. Dugan
Hartford
James H. Clarkin
Scores From Southern League Baseball Tonight
New Orleans defeated Mobile 5 to 4 while Nashville beat Birmingham 7 to 5 and Little Rock edged Memphis 4 to 2 Chattanooga routed Atlanta 0 to 2.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Nashville
Birmingham
Little Rock
Memphis
Baseball matchups listed for American and National Leagues
The schedule shows American League games including Boston at New York, Philadelphia at Washington, Cleveland at Detroit, and Chicago at St Louis. National League action features Brooklyn at Boston, New York at Philadelphia, St Louis at Cincinnati, and Pittsburg at Chicago.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
ST. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Brooklyn-Boston
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Louis Veer
P.C. Brooklyn
Wees
See
Brooklyn
French Boxers in Yank Style Stuns London Crowd
Raymond Vittet, a French soldier, defeated W. Fry of Wales at the Holborn Stadium in London last week. Reportes from abroad say Vittet adopted Yankee whirlwind tactics learned with American troops in France, delivering a rapid one two and harrying Fry from start to finish. The critic noted Vittet’s open glove punching and relentless attack.
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Raymond Vittet
Holborn Stadium
London
W. Fry
Wales
Vittet
France
Yankees
Fry
London Times
Wounded soldiers enjoy boxing at Parker Hill Base Hospital
At Parker Hill Base Hospital No. 10 Roxbury Back Bay Council K of C staged vaudeville and boxing for wounded YD boys. Main bout featured Al Roche of Somerville vs Maglorie Labelle of Gardner, Roche won. Forti defeated Young ner in four rounds. Peter Norton and Jack Norton drew in three. Young Frank Wallace beat Aleee Lee in three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Hill
No. 10
Roxbury
Back Bay Council
William S. McCallum
al Roche
Somerville
Maglorie Labelle
Gardner
Roche
Vincent Forti
Young Ner
Peter Norton
Jack Norton
Young Frank Wallace
Aleee Lee
Wesleyan
They Did They Sit the Doughboy and God Now You Get in
A bold wartime exhortation urges civilians to join the effort and complete the work begun by servicemen. The message blends patriotism with spiritual resolve, calling for collective action at home to support the war and sustain national morale.
Boxing Gossip and Upcoming Matches in Philadelphia Scene
Boxers including Jake Ahearn, Battling Nelson, Artie Root, Joey Fox, and Frank Daley are featured in Philadelphia boxing chatter. May events include Ahearn vs Nelson at Home of Action, a State amateur championship in the Commercial A C arena, and notable showdowns at Fenway A A and Eureka A C with Jack Britton, Johnny Tillman, and Al Shubert all lined up.
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Jake Ahearn
Battling Nelson
Brooklyn
Action
St. Joseph’s A. A
West End
Commercial A. C
Johnny Mooney
Philadelphia
Artie Root
Joey Fox
Mooney
Root
Fox
Inquirer, North American, Press
Eivening Ledger
Bulletin
Eureka A. C
Baltimore
McCarthy
Jack Britton
Johnny Tillman
St. Paul
Britt Tops Hartley In Yankee Division Boxing Night
Almost 2000 spectators at the Grand Opera House watched Frankie Britt of New Bedford defeat Pete Hartley of New York in a 12 round feature for the Yankee Division bout. The card included 135 145 and heavyweight divisions with Jack Newman Johnny Morris Paddy Flynn Barney Reynolds winning, Mayor Peters presenting prizes, and Naval officers providing the musical program.
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Army
Navy
Grand Opera House
Mayor
Frankie Britt
New Bedford
Pete Hartley
New York
Britt
New England
Hartley
Jack Newman
101St Supply Train
Jack Pero
104Th Infantry
Johnny Morris
101St
Napoleon Lajoie
108Th Field Artillery
Paddy Flynn
al Bianchi
Ith
Barney Reynolds
South End
Eiddie Morse
North End
Mayor Peters
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