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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
7
Chicago's 7 to 1 win over Boston showcased strong contact hitting and solid defense as the White Sox defeated the Red Sox and left Boston in a similar wrap to the pennant race. Hooper and Scott led Boston at the plate while the infield steadied in a game dominated by Chicago's offensive spark.
Poor backing by Shore and weak batting doomed the Red Sox as Chicago built a large early lead. Faber held them for seven innings before Danforth and Pennock allowed four more hits and runs. The rally sealed a decisive win, keeping Chicago atop while Boston faded.
Inman and Mahan survive first matches at the Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club Seabright New Jersey. They defeat Pell and Prentice and Alexander and Binzen in a day that features Binzen’s standout smashing including against Ward. Miss Bjurstedt wins the opening women’s singles over Louise Williams.
New York Aug 2 Sherwood R Magee the Boston NL outfielder has been claimed by Cincinnati and was released by Boston today.
New York and St Louis split a double header in New York. St Louis won 8 0 in a rain interrupted game marred by mud and errors while New York took the second 3 1 behind Shawkey and Plank in a tightly contested affair with key RBIs by Marsans Lavan and Prior.
Milwaukee defeated Minneapolis 3 to 2 while Kansas City edged St Paul 2 to 0. Louisville beat Toledo 10 to 2 and Columbus won 8 to 2 against Indianapolis in a 12 inning game.
In the opening doubleheader Birmingham won 6 to 0 after Nashville eked out a 5 to 3 victory in the first game. Atlanta defeated Chattanooga 4 to 2 while rain interrupted Mobile against Little Rock and New Orleans against Memphis.
Arthur Omment notes the Sox depart with a two game advantage still ahead in the American league race as the Westeners drop momentum. The piece spotlights Marathon plans in Dorchester and entries in the Walter Scott mile, plus Kansas City A C hopes and Fritz Pollard's Brown eligibility concerns.
Amateur inquiry asks if Connie Mack ever wore a uniform while coaching from the bench for the Athletics. The note references registering for summer games, addresses in Cambridgeport and Allston, and a Lynn Kennel Club contact for Labor Day entries.
Washington defeated Detroit 4 to 2 in a tied series game. Johnson celebrated the 10th anniversary in the American League by delivering the decisive hit. Johnson, Bush, Cobb, Leonard and Ainsmith starred as Washington and Detroit produced a tight contest with multiple runs and notable fielding plays.
Joe Eagan of this city and Marty Farrell of Philadelphia will headline the Armory A A bouts when the weekly program resumes next Tuesday night after weather delays.
Cleveland faces Boston while Detroit visits New York and Chicago plays Philadelphia. St. Louis tours Washington with Boston at Pittsburg and Brooklyn at St. Louis. New York meets Cincinnati and Philadelphia plays Chicago. Eastern games include Hartford at New London and Bridgeport at New Haven with Lawrence at Springfield and Portland at Worcester.
Kalamazoo Michigan on August 2 reports low turnout and general lack of interest among backers of the Kalamazoo Grand Circuit meeting. It is feared this year's event may be the last held in Kalamazoo.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association decided to keep college athletics active during the war. Secretary Baker urged continued competition to prepare students for military training. Most large eastern colleges and many from the Midwest and coast will play intercollegiate football this fall, with Yale Harvard Princeton and possibly Virginia as unlikely exceptions.
Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 5 to 4 as Gould struggled early. Schauer held Cleveland until a ninth inning rally. Myers closed out the game after a late push. Jamieson Strunk Bodie Witt and others contributed with hits and runs.
Worcester edged Lawrence 5 to 4 in 10 innings as Fuller delivered the decisive hit after two on and two out in the 10th. Maloney Daley and Conway starred in defense and offense. Gill Heisman Spaid and umpires Connolly Aime-th were noted in the box score.
Totals show Springfield and Portland in a tight contest with Mowe Gooch Durgin Mitchell Gonzales Stephens Burns among the hitters. Gonzales homered and stole bases, while Portland capitalized on errors and eight walks to edge the home club. Portland left eight men on base to Springfield six.
Hartford won the first game 2 to 0 as Reichle shut down Bridgeport in the seventh after Head and Lyons pitched well. A storm halted the second game after two and a third innings with no scoring. Reichle’s fielding stood out as Hartford leads series.
New Haven outplayed New London 8 to 1 as Crum and Naylor pitched well with misplays contributing to the scoring. Highlights include Stimpson's three base hit and Bemis with two base hits, while Ball and Stimpson each stole a base for New Haven.
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