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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1919
Page
15
In this week’s chronicle the Braves show promise of novelty as the season begins. April thaw hints at baseball’s return while weather and tight finances keep the squad stalled. No decisive wins or heavy action yet, with double-headers looming but unresolved for club leaders.
Stallings predicts a June start as the Braves brace for a three day test against John McGraw's New York Giants at Braves Field. The article notes strong pitching depth in Boston and compares Giant tossers to Phillies struggles, with Dick Rudolph favored to start if Northrop is passed over.
New York April 27 Willie Kyronen the Finnish runner plans retirement after five years in the United States He was the sole New York representative to fail to win a prize in the Boston Athletic Association 2 mile race last week He quit after 18 miles and told his trainer he wished to stop running The trainer’s reaction suggests Kyronen will not be conditioned for further races.
The Cleveland Indians tout their catching corps with Les Nunamaker Steve ONeill and Chet Thomas. Nunamaker is steady behind the plate and improving at bat ONeill is called the most dependable catcher in baseball Thomas has shown fine form since mid last season teammates bet on big things this year.
Joe Harris continues assisting the A. I. F. in policing Germany leaving veteran Johnston to open the season at first base for the Indians. Brooklyn manager Robinson also eyed Jimmy Johnston for first base but Jim dislikes being so close to batters.
A wartime style peace jubilee is accelerated as bonds raise funds and citizens celebrate ending hostilities. Local organizations rally volunteers and businesses to support festivities featuring parades concerts and commemorations honoring veterans and community solidarity.
In the American League Boston visits Washington while Philadelphia travels to New York and Cleveland goes to St Louis. Chicago hosts Detroit. In the National League New York plays Boston, Brooklyn meets Philadelphia, Pittsburg visits Cincinnati, and St Louis travels to Chicago.
Chicago defeats Detroit 6 to 4 before 24 000 fans in Detroit. Jackson hits a long homer into right field bleachers and is credited with a hit off Dauss who allows 11 in 7 innings. Weaver, Collins, Veach add two basers. Dauss loses despite 4 Detroit players scoring. Southern Association scores Chattanooga 5 Atlanta 0 New Orleans 5 Mobile 3 Birmingham 16 Nashville 6 Little Rock 8 Memphis 1.
Washington April 27 The world champion Red Sox opened their series with the Senators in a shutout win eight to nothing Clark Griffiths men were unable to advance a man past third base.
In a record crowd the Red Sox defeated the Washington Senators 6 to 3 as Sam Jones dazzled with seven strikeouts and errorless defense led by Barrow. Ruth, Strunk and Vitt supplied key hits while Judge and Janvrin starred for Washington before a throng of over 12 thousand.
Indianapolis April 27 The Liberty Sweep Stakes at the Indianapolis Speedway may attract more than 33 cars for the $50,000 prize on May 31 with 28 entries so far. Noted drivers include Jules Goux who won the 1913 race and aims to repeat his five hundred mile feat, and Jean Chassagne who will drive an English car. Andre Boillet, brother of the late George Boillet, plans to enter on arrival in New York and reach America soon.
Waterville Maine April 27 The Colby athletic council plans to resume track activities this year if enough men try out Over 40 have reported Libby Pulsifer elected captain He expects a strong Maine intercollegiate meet at the University of Maine in May Officials seek a competent coach from New England and will have athletes train under Captain Pulsifer until one is secured The manager works on track preparation
Ferdie Schupp’s arm slowly responds to treatment begun during the Giants’ stay in New York. He skipped the Philadelphia trip but had daily massage and hammering, and he expects to return to the field when the team returns from Boston on Thursday.
Subscriptions are being solicited in Cincinnati to raise funds for a Patrick Moran monument. The Reds lead the league with four wins and no defeats as observers ask if Fitchburg Pat will perform another notable feat.
New York April 27 The War Department will not send soldier athletes to the Paris interallied games in June. Applies to those who served overseas and those who did not. Decision reached after talks between Secretary Baker and General March and announced by A A U president Dallas. Pershing holds authority over overseas troops and can detain competitors.
The University of Vermont baseball team will play Harvard today at 4 PM on Soldiers Field after weather and cold delayed yesterday’s game. The Green Mountain boys received a weekend leave extension to stay for the matchup and had postponed actions against Boston College and Crimson due to rain and frigid conditions.
Derby Conn April 27 Conferences between Yale and Princeton rowing managements and the Derby Board of Trade settled details for the first annual regatta between the two universities. The event, to be held next Saturday on the Housatonic, mirrors the Yale Harvard Thames program with races between the two first varsity crews and the freshmen crews.
The two mile course replaces the usual four mile in the Yale Princeton varsity clash under Derby Board of Trade direction. Princeton will replace referee Meikleham, with Yale using a lighter Rough shell and American gear against Princeton next week amid expected large crowds across Waterbury Derby and New Haven. Davy Bancroft shines for the Phillies.
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