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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
19
Heavy rain and cold weather forced New York to call off the noon game. The postponement gives Joe Bush extra time to heal his pitching wing and lets the Yankees regroup after yesterday’s late‑inning collapse.
Crimson oarsmen and ball tossers are on a reduced training table through the season. The ball nine has used chocolate floats banana splits coffee cocktails and other soft drinks. One member, unsure why he isn’t in the first nine, finishes with a smoke. Cambridge supporters blame the staggered fielding on this practice.
Contentment and confidence reign in the Red Sox camp after a strong opener. New York papers praise Boston infield defense led by Oscar Witt. Yankees show sluggish infield and middling outfield, while Duffy Lewis struggles at center field. Sam Jones slated to start for Boston with Shore or Quinn for New York. Tonight the Sox attend Harry Fragzer's show.
Merkle, Pick, and Boeckel doubled for Chicago as they toppled Pittsburgh. Stengel stole a base. Kilduff to Pick to Merkle to Killefer executed a double play. Errors allowed three Pittsburgh runs, while Vaughn issued two walks and Cooper two. Pick and Cooper were each hit by a pitch. Vaughn struck out twice.
Chicago April 14 manager Bezdek of the Pittsburg Nationals announces the sale of Lee King an outfielder to the Giants.
Philadelphia wins 6 to 5 in 13 innings at Washington on Perkins double Anderson sacrifice and Shannon single. Harper pitched well until sixth. Craft relieved. Burns Milan Perkins doubled left on earlier. Anderson the winning pitcher. Thompson the loser.
Ray Fisher formerly of the New York Americans pitched brilliantly for Cincinnati and the Reds won the second game of the season 3 to 1. Sherdel improved after yesterday's loss. In the third inning Hornsby hit toward left field and Heathcote retreated to first thinking the ball might be caught. Heathcote was ruled out for passing him on the line.
Philadelphia wins 5 to 4 after Woodward blanks New York from the fifth inning. Cravath drives in the winning run with two doubles and a single amid multiple Philadelphia hits. The Phillies acquire Raymond from Rochester as a new second baseman.
Lawrence high school baseball extended its winning streak by defeating Methuen High 8 to 1 in six innings. The game ended early due to rain after six frames. Key players listed include Archibald, Morris, Driscoll, Gilman, Townsend.
Arthur Duffey commemorates the Yankee Division with a national salute as Wilbert Robinsons Dodgers and Stallings Braves meet at 4 15 while Giants seek a strong start. Kilbane and Willard draw praise as boxing and baseball mix with track hopes. Yale Frank Coxe shines while Ed Barrows block mutes the Yankees. Willie Corbett earns praise for charity work. Rabbits and Harvard-Yale chatter collide with White Sox doubts as spring glimpses unfold.
Boston College stood 4 to 1 over Vermont after three innings at Alumni Field Newton before the rain halted play. Shanahan pitched for BC with Furman opposing. Each team had three hits and a double play by the visitors.
Coach Duffy tightens routines for Colby clash with nine players under Bullard shining in win. The athletic body orders informal training for baseball and crew, funds aid for meals, bans between meals eating, and mandates late night rest. Two stars struggle with training, coach senses issues, new system aims to curb late hours and improve discipline.
The Receiving Ship defeated the Shipping Board 10 to 5 as hitters Stuart and Shappell led the Receiving Ship and Smith starred for the Shipping Board. Batting and fielding details populate a full box score from the Marine team contest at Wood Island Park.
The New York Nationals released John Gillespie to the Binghamton club in the International league and sent pitchers Howard Clarey and Wilfred Ryan to Rochester. They also purchased outfielder Lee King from Pittsburgh for the waiver price as part of a midseason roster reshaping.
A compact report notes prominent cigar brands in the dealer's case including M. C. A. Cigar Ace and Worker's Plug Tobacco. The item emphasizes product variety and consumer choices in the local shop display.
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