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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1921
Page
9
In a cool Bost on Park广告, the Philadelphia Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 after a ninth inning rally. Herb Pennock pitched well for Boston though a costly error and walks allowed two runs. Duffy's lineup failed to capitalize with runners on base.
In Fall River April 26 Harry Silva of Boston knocked out Jack Britton of New Bedford in a 10 round main event at the Casino A. C. A pre bout automobile crash injured Britton’s companion John Silva of New Bedford who died at Union Hospital. The semi final between Young Brown and Jimmy Ryder was canceled when Brown failed to appear.
Johnny Dundee of New York outboxed Rocky Kansas of Buffalo over ten rounds in Milwaukee. Most ringside writers credited Dundee with the win in a closely contested tiff.
American League matchups list Philadelphia at Boston St Louis at Chicago Detroit at Cleveland Washington at New York National League games Boston at Philadelphia New York at Brooklyn Pittsburg at St Louis Chicago at Cincinnati.
Baseball score roundup lists Louisville 8 over Toledo 5 Columbus 4 and Indianapolis plus Kansas City 19 over St. Paul Minneapolis 9 Milwaukee as standings highlights for the American Association.
New Orleans defeated Atlanta 8 to 5 in a Southern Association game. Weather disruptions caused rain delays for Little Rock versus Birmingham, Chattanooga versus Mobile, and Memphis versus Nashville.
In a baseball doubleheader results show Jersey City 6 Syracuse 2 in the opener and Buffalo 5 Newark 2 while Baltimore defeated Rochester 8 2 and Toronto won 4 Reading 1 in 10 innings for the second game.
Washington center fielder Sam Rice homered doubled and added two singles as the Senators beat the Yankees 5 to 4 in New York. Rice made a key running catch to deny a late tying bid by Pipp, driving in the decisive run in the sixth. Winning pitcher Acosta and losing pitcher Collins. Time 2h 11m.
The commission finds no evidence affecting judge honesty or ability in the April fight and votes unanimously to take no further action. The incident is closed and no scandal will be pursued.
Dick Kerr allowed two runs in one inning as St. Louis defeated Chicago 3 to 1. A rainstorm delayed the game in the second inning and Shocker’s slow ball baffled the locals.
Cleveland defeats Detroit 9 to 8 as Speaker uses 23 players with six pitchers and multiple position players. The Indians celebrate their first American League pennant in 45 years with ceremonies before the game.
Newton High edged Malden 7 to 6 at Malden with a seventh inning push. Saperstein hurled well for Malden, while Newton capitalized on bunts and timely hits including two base blows by Murphy and Leary to break a 4 4 tie in the sixth.
Earl Caddock defeated Renato Gardini at Boston Arena early this morning after a two hour and six minute match to retain the world light heavy wrestling championship.
The match ended after midnight when Gardini attempted a dangerous body lock to force a fall but Caddock escaped and pinned Gardini for the deciding fall. The tourney drew over 4000 spectators as Zbysko defeated Linow in a 77 minute semifinal. Reccord beat Goodwin. Gobin toppled Henderson.
The Greater Boston four ball league opened its season with Wollaston leading. Montclairites routed Winchester 101 to 2 1/2. George Murphy posted a 71 with a 37 first half and a six on the 12th hole. Albemarle Chestnut Hill matches postponed to Sunday. Captain Crosby struggles to assemble his men on weekdays.
English High School defeated East Boston High 6 to 2 at Columbus Park in a seven inning game. Grady delivered a crucial three base hit for English while Ehrlich starred for East Boston and multiple English players drove in runs across most innings.
United News reports that gambler Sport Sullivan is out of town with his wife absent. Inquiry finds he has not been seen in Sharon for days and may return tomorrow. Chicago officials announce a general roundup of 1919 World Series scandal indictments with state and federal aid to arrest those who have not posted bonds.
Assistant State’s attorney George E. Gorman reports Abe Attell and Joseph J. Sullivan have fled eastward, with plans to reach Mexico or stay in Canada. Federal action sought since Canada has no misdemeanor extradition. Ban Johnson urged to request deportation if found. Other White Sox gamblers and players like Cicotte bond, Chase to be fetched, and bond posted by Levi brothers and Zork.
Brooklyn defeated New York 3 to 1 with Burns muffing Griffiths long fly after Olson and Johnston singled to start a two run third inning. Griffith homered in the eighth. Bill Tamar, Brooklyn outfielder, who has malaria, has been sent home to rest.
Hanover April 26 Six Dartmouth varsity track men will compete at the Penn Relays. Capt Earl J Thomson Kurles Zack Jordan Samamus will manage events in pole vault 100 yard dash and shot put Weld will handle the pound weight throw Shelburn will run the 100 yard dash and contribute to the shot put Jefkins Swo boda Butt and Coffin will form the freshman relay squad.
Dedham High opened its season yesterday at Stone Park by defeating Milton High. Dedham scored four runs in the third inning off Ballard, who started on the mound for Milton. Fallon relieved him and allowed two runs and seven hits in seven innings while striking out 10. Carroll relieved Colbert in the second, struck out three with bases loaded after Milton had a run, and over eight innings yielded only one hit, two walks, and 13 strikeouts.
Luke Sewell, a catcher and brother of Shortstop Sewell, will report to the Cleveland baseball club in June. He becomes the third University of Alabama player to join the Indians, following Sewell and Stephenson.
Ty Cobb loses a wits duel to Tris Speaker but vows more chances to even scores with Cleveland this season. The piece notes Cobb’s growing duties as player manager, the Dempsey fight hype, White Sox scandal fallout, and local athletic figures like Mike Ryan, Haines, Colby College, Tom McNamara, Hughey Jennings, Eugene J. McCarthy, and Tufts Umpire prospects.
Charley Paddock's sprint records await a national AAU meeting in Chicago next November for formal acceptance. Benny Leonard has not fought in Boston since his bout with Phil Bloom. aKansas match was canceled due to Leonard’s illness. Waldeck Zbyazko, Stan’s brother, is reportedly wrestling in Spain in the latest updates.
Hyde Park High defeated Commerce 3 to 1 as Friberg struck out 14 batters for Hyde Park. Commerce used four pitchers while Hyde Park collected 16 hits to seal the win and virtually end Commerce's bid for the Boston championship.
New York April 26 Jack Sharkey the popular West Side bantam scored an easy victory over Denny Coster of the East Side in the main 15 round bout at the Pioneer Sporting Club Sharkey pressured from the start landing clean blows Bud Ridley of Seattle defeated Lew Snyder of Bayonne in one of the ten rounders
In a Philadelphia Boston game on April 26 Betts was struck on the head by a line drive in the sixth inning. The ball bounced to left field where Wrightstone caught it for a putout and Betts earned an assist on the play.
Cincinnati beat Chicago 8 to 5 as Bunchins homered off Freeman and Bailey in the seventh. The Cubs tallied three runs off Luque early but were shut out afterwards.
Lehigh edged Boston College 7 to 5 at University Freights in a close nine inning game. Kelby allowed two late runs in the eighth, then Lehigh scored four in the ninth before BC fought back four in the final frame. Patten sparked the offense with three hits. Pfeiffer earned the win.
Frankie Genaro earned the judges' decision over Joe Dillon in a 15 round main bout at Hunt's Point A A tonight. Semi final saw Bob Wolgast of Philadelphia draw with Eddie Leonard of New York.
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