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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
18
The Braves host the New York Giants amid a windy postponement, with manager John Stallings reshaping the lineup and pitching staff. Brooklyns road trip looms as star outfielder Dave Robertson returns to New York, stirring trade talk and lineup adjustments for today’s game.
Reds lead in a tight 1-0 game as Miller bats for Miller in the ninth and dRan for Sater. Pittsburg fans endure a 1-0 score with two-base hits by Rath Roush Magee and Sater, three-base hits by Neale and Rariden, and key double plays turning points.
Yale varsity eight set a new two mile record on the Housatonic in 10 minutes 27 seconds while freshmen and second eight ran in, with 12 seconds handicap for 1922 oarsmen. Harry Payne Whitney witnessed practice as Yale changes lineup for Tufts game tomorrow with Cal Holmes at catcher Faherty at shortstop and Frank Coxe set to pitch.
Charlie Clavin, returning from U S Marines, hit a long eighth inning homer to left to drive in two as Lynn English fell 8 to 4 to Gloucester in the North Shore league. Lynn stranded 13 baserunners while Gloucester's Gordon had three hits in four at bats. Gus Whelan of Lynn starred in the field.
New Orleans beaten by Birmingham 10 to 8 while Memphis and Chattanooga show results in a split. Persorcey Nashville defeats Little Rock 4 to 1. Mobile tops Atlanta 4 to 0. Louisville-St Paul dominates Milwaukee 5–0. Columbus loses 3–2 to Minneapolis. Kansas City wins 13–5 over Toledo.
The piece presents Geo Moriarty’s satirical monologue on umpiring life. He laments fan disdain and harsh judgments, recalls injuries from crowds, and ends with a paradoxical urge to join the army rather than endure battlefield scorn.
Holy Cross crushed Brown 7 to 0 on Andrews Field as Brown put up weak hitting and several errors. Gill held Brown to two hits while Holy Cross collected nine. Statz and Bowen led with multiple runs and two-base hit by Gill highlighted the contest attended by about 300.
South Boston High School boys opened the district league season with an 8 to 6 win at M street grounds. Hyde Park held the lead into the seventh before South Boston tied and pulled ahead in the eighth with three runs to clinch the contest. Batteries Fitzgerald and Welch for South Boston Hussy and Bleakie for Hyde Park.
Brookline High scores five in the seventh to overcome Roxbury Latin 4-3 at Tech Field. Hammond relieves in the ninth as Brookline wins a tightly contested game amid draft era notes and local lineups.
Boston lodge hosts a grand evening for baseball notables including Braves manager Fred Clarke Stallings Giants manager John McGraw and club president George W Grant. Speakers praise owner G W Grant and predict Braves improvement while tribute to Eddie Grant and remarks by Rabbit Maranville highlight the gathering.
Boston College High plays Commerce Boston College High meets Mechanic Arts High while Dorchester faces Milton at Milton English High travels to Groton to play the Private school team Coach Dan O Flaherty leads English with Captain Fred Bradley in strong form Mike Spillane is ruled ineligible for the Groton trip due to scholarship issues.
Hanover N H April 29 Dartmouth College defeated University of Maine 8 to 2 in the Green's first home game. Murphy twins led the offense with Johnny Murphy collecting three hits including a double and two singles while Cuddy Murphy added a clutch double and solid fielding backed by Ziegler and Dartmouth pitching. Frank Ross caught five attempted steals and Dartmouth matched sharp defense throughout the contest.
Yale announces its second university crew will race at Henley on the Schuylkill River May 31. Princeton crews will train here after arriving Thursday and prepare on two days for the Derby event. Officials include referee W A Meikelham and timers L Donnelly H Swayne.
Arlington High School overwhelms Winchester High 16 to 0 in an exhibition at Spy Pond Field Arlington pitchers Viano and Geary limit the visitors to five hits Captain Thomas Geary leads with five hits including a home run Arlington totals 17 singles and dominates offensively. Also notes a separate racing sire obituary and a Lexington Mitchell game announcement.
The first of two annual diamond contests for Concord baseball championship is staged this afternoon at Concord Centre grounds. Concord High School faces Middlesex School in a long standing rivalry noted for good nature. return game set for May 28 at Middlesex in North Concord.
Benny Leonard pays tribute to Willie Ritchie and recalls their Newark fight. Sol Butler matches Howard Drew in style at Penn relays, with Western stars eyed for Eastern meets. Ed Lewis headlocks fade in Chicago, Cadock battles France, and Ed Barrow Moran Robinson loom as early season leaders. Nearby races and athletes like Jose Ray Le Grendre and Teammates Hapgood Cobb mark a bustling outdoor start.
Dorchester’s Joe Eagan went the distance in a main bout against Cambridge’s George Wepin to a draw amid a crowd that felt Eagan had the edge. Eagan was the aggressor most rounds, landing solid lefts and rights to the head, while Wepin’s 8th round produced his best work. In other prelims, Pat Duffy beat Mack Murphy, and Hert Jones drew with Frank Toronto in six rounds, while Soldier Howard fouled himself, costing him a bout against Duffy.
News from New York reports the Board of Aldermen approved Sunday baseball but awaits Mayor Hylan’s signature on the option bill. Secretary Foster of the New York club could not confirm a date until the measure is finalized, with the Giants possibly facing the Phillies if allowed to proceed. The Marine team from Deer Island seeks exhibition games against local amateurs, with contact through Sergeant John Johnson for scheduling.
Franklin, April 28. The local nine defeated the High School of Boston 20 to 6. The Franklin pitchers and fielders showed strong defense while Boston managed only 17 hits and failed to capitalize on scoring chances.
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