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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
14
The piece recalls Fred Toney May and notes rain and wet grounds causing a postponed double header between the Braves and Reds. veteran groundskeeper Tom Pallas could not ready the field and the games were called off.
New York and Pittsburgh battled in a tense set as the Pirates swept four straight at the Polo Grounds. Earl Hamilton delivered a clutch win for Pittsburgh, while Giants pitching faltered. John Scott’s return to the Giants was noted as he rebuilds after a troubled winter.
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen events begin on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Walter Hoover defends the single sculls title as part of a Jubilee regatta with entries from New York clubs, University of Toronto, and Duluth. Heats set for Thursday and Friday lead to finals in single gigs and shells.
The article details Boston managers cancelling games after a key decision, plans to test new recruits from President Grant’s deals by September, and a likely fresh lineup for St. Petersburg spring training. It notes Pat Moran’s team, changes in the Tribe’s pitching staff, and the possible retirement of Fred Toney.
Springfield records show Atlanta Boat Club leading multiple events in the two day Hampden Memorial Bridge celebration regatta. Results include Intermediate singles won by Fish of Atlanta, Junior doubles by Atlanta crew Drennan Rubner, and Senior eights by St Alphonsus Atlanta with times ranging from 5 45 to 6 20.
Dorchester All Stars are set to face Dorchester St. Bridget's Boys' Club at Lexington Athletic Park Saturday after noon. The Lexington nine, led by lefty Dutehte Roach on the mound, aim for another summer victory.
Charles Ebbets denounces any player acquisitions after the deal and urges teams to finish the season without adding strength from rivals. The report suggests Harry Frazee mirrors Connie Mack by wheeling Fresco to gel his squad toward a pennant chase.
In Lynn a nine inning Boston Twilight League clash ended 1 to 1 as darkness halted the contest. Cornets outhit Dorchester nine to four but scored in one big frame while Clement struck out nine on four hits for the Cornets. Merritt and Conley led Lynn and Dorchester respectively with two safeties apiece.
Allan H Muhr IOC secretary said 1924 Paris Games would feature the greatest number of nations yet, with East and South America represented. He arrived with the French Davis Cup team captain and planned talks with the American Olympic Committee as stadium work outdoors near Paris proceeds to seat between 60 000 and 60 000 spectators.
Walter Johnson limited Chicago to four hits as Washington won 4 to 1 in the first game of the series. Leverette's wildness and timely hitting helped the visitors score, with W Johnson and Goslin stealing bases and Peckinpaugh praised for defense.
Newark and Jersey City split games with Jersey City 6 Newark 3 in the first. Jersey City also won 6 for 6 in the second. Keven Tabtas by agreement played. Buffalo defeated Syracuse B 11 4 in the first game and 12 to Rochester against Toronto B in the second.
Joe Bush pitched the Athletics to a win over the Browns as Cleveland managed only two hits off him. Jamieson and Wamby produced the key hits, with Wamby’s tripled and Speaker’s sacrifice fly accounting for the Indians’ lone run. Meusel homered for New York and Babe Ruth added two doubles and a single. The A’s began with four runs, Williams homered again, Rommel allowed the run in the sixth, and Johnson shut down Chicago. Rain postponed Red Sox at Detroit and dampened Braves Reds game. Cubs Phillies endured 15 innings before darkness halted play.
Nate Siegel backs George Ward of Elizabeth against Eddie Shevlin at Revere Beach Cycle Track next Monday night. Ward is praised for punching power and past victory over Siegel, while Shevlin relies on ring intelligence. Unity Club seats at School Street expected to sell out with 10 000 tickets at 1.
Harvard and Yale tennis players defeated the London County Lawn Tennis Club in four singles wins by Duane Wheeler Pfaffman and Williams. Pfaffman and Wheeler also won two doubles. Duane and Williams split their two. Burr and Owen lost 6 4 3 6 6 4.
Concord will host a twilight game at 6 30 p m with the Woburn American Legion team visiting. Manager Alfred Wilson arranged the matchup drawing many fans to the Concord Centre playground for the contest.
John Black the renowned golfer remained in a favorable condition today after a serious car crash in Irvington California Monday night physician said his progress was encouraging as he recuperates from injuries sustained in the accident in the San Jose area.
John Wolsemuller in New York says Sam Kahanamoku of Honolulu, Duke’s brother, could become Hawaii’s greatest swimmer from 220 yards up. Sam Langford, an old townsman, starts tomorrow night in Tulsa Oklahoma, with Bill Tate by regulars.
Arlington defeats Auburn 1 to 0 at Spy Pond athletic field last evening in a pitchers duel. Neil allowed two hits for Arlington while Harwood limited Arlington to three hits. The deciding run came on a first inning wild throw.
The Vincent Astor cup races off Newport under the New York Yacht Club saw Commodore Harold S Vanderbilt aboard Vagrant win the schooner class while Vice Commodore George Nichols on Carolina shared top honors in the sloop race. Rowdy skippered by Holland S. Duell won the Raymond Strachan trophy for forties. A seaman from Flying Cloud was rescued after being washed overboard as spectators watched from shore.
Kilo Watts driven by Marvin Childs won the Steadman stake 2:05 trot at Fort Miami Park Toledo in a straight heat. Peter Coley finished second, edging in nose margins in both heats as the second heat tied the season’s fastest trotting mile at 2:02 1-4. Baron Worthy captured the Toledo Times 2:18 trot, Banner M. won the 2:00 pace, and Topsy Todd won the 2:14 trot.
The Chicago White Sox filed a protest with AL president Ban Johnson after a rain shortened game with New York. Chicago led 6 to 1 after 4 13 innings and charged Yankee players with stalling. Scott failed to field a ball, and Sox pitcher reached third base as fielding was delayed. Yankee outfielders shuffled the ball and three pitchers were used, each change delaying play.
Harry Vrazee of Boston says his baseball player dealings are only laying the foundation for a pennant winner. His team is building a base for league success through those moves.
Rot Meusel of New York and California leads his brother Irish Meusel by about 25 points in hitting. An old-timer predicts Jack Dempsey should seize easy bouts in Boston Friday night before facing Harry Wills, implying diminished exhibition chances afterward.
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