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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
20
Baseball notes say Charley Hall and the Red Sox defeated the Washington team yesterday. Boston climbs to challenge the Athletics for second place after ousting Washington from first, with Stahl’s men ready to push for the runners up spot this afternoon.
Boston fans hailed Charlie Hall after his third win in as many tries against the Senators. The Californian dominated, fanning seven, and Boston deserved a shutout as errors were minimal and Namaker, Hall, and Yerkes combined for the lone run in the third inning on Namaker's single, Hall's sacrifice, and Yerkes' two-base hit.
Duffy Lewis spoiled a Henry liner in deep left field at Fenway Park, diving over the wall to trap the ball for a remarkable catch. It capped seven solid outs by Lewis that afternoon and was described as the finest catch seen at Fenway.
Nanamaker starred at bat and in the field but Duffy Lewis stole the show with seven flies caught in left, a key throw to second, and a spectacular one handed grab that robbed Ainsmith. Boston pitchers faced costly errors by Moeller and Knight, yet Henry, Speaker, and Hooper provided timely offense as Washington fell behind.
Charley Hall starred for Boston driving in two runs and striking out seven as he topped the Senators. He reached base three times and delivered a fine sacrifice while Nunamaker lingered on base. Hall finished strong, with Boston holding the lead as Senators stranded runners in the ninth.
With two outs and none on base Nunamaker singled again Hall hit a hard drive that hit McBride and moved toward second McBride fielded and threw to Knight who dropped the ball after the runner was ruled out Hooper followed with a long triple driving in two runs to put the game at a tie.
Delehanty family cited as a notable athletic lineage in baseball. Devore Clark Cobb Walsh O Toole and many others have younger brothers in the sport but have not yet shown reach to the upper deck or sustained major play. Hope remains for advancement.
A cryptic note hints at the Phillies gathering resources and facing a heavy betting scenario described with a metaphor of arnica. The line suggests a tense, uncertain context around a forthcoming event or decision.
Rob Bert claims he can still earn a living hammering horseshoes though few horses may remain by the time Bob Fitzsimmons returns to work.
National and regional game pairings show Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia and other city clashes. Varied pairings include Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis and Fall River Brockton and Worcester Haverhill.
The A A A accepts Louis Disbrow dirt track records in 15 20 and 25 miles set in a Simplex at San Jose with a non stop Warren-Detroit record from Feb 4 to March 9. Oakland streets saw 12 404.9 miles driven using 748 gallons of gas 48.25 gallons of oil and 41 gallons of water. George H Clark reinstated August 1 after unsanctioned meets. Beharrell joins Velie Boston branch while Linscott offers Reo cars for Roosevelt HQ. Pennsylvania to vote on a $50 million good roads bond this fall. Peerless Motor Car Company markets rebuilt models 1908 1912. Rastall loses bid to imitate Overland trade mark in Canada. Taft arrives in Boston greeted by two Pierce Arrow cars from J W Maguire Company.
Lynn defeats Haverhill 3 to 0 in the season opener at Lynn. A parade and Mayor Connery’s first ball set the scene. three sixth inning runs came on two walks and three hits. Lawrence tops Brockton 4 to 3 with Layster driving in the winner in the eighth.
Worcester beat Fall River 7 to 2 with heavy hitting in the third and eighth innings. Bowcock led Worcester with a single a double and a triple and drove in multiple runs. Gunning Bowcock and Hickman each collected three base hits, while Fall River stole bases and made errors.
New Bedford defeated the champions Lowell 5 to 1 as Pruitt impressed with runners on base. Jowell left 13 on base and Maybohm pitched for Lowell while DeGroff produced a key three-base hit.
A brief note estimates the value of a stiff left to the amp at a crude price. The text suggests counting iron washers as a measure of cost and describes the arrangement as inexpensive, using half the money as a rough guide.
Lowell beat New Bedford 2 by 5 with final score Lowell 13 New Bedford 5. Umpire Stafford. Pitched ball by Magee and Ness. First base on a
Hank O Day received many floral emblems in Chicago one as large as a barn door. After the game Henry displayed the emblem in the hotel lobby for all to see. He returned to the theatre and found most emblems pinched bare of flowers with many guests taking one or more.
A. A. U. secretary Sullivan issued another bulletin urging loyal supporters that there is no law against taking one’s hand out of his pocket, reflecting ongoing debates about conduct and rules in amateur athletics.
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