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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1919
Page
14
Cleveland's new manager Tris Speaker led the Indians in Boston yesterday as 11,000 fans witnessed a hard fought opening game. The Tribe, buoyed by four strong pitchers, fought valiantly but fell to the Red Sox 7 to 5 in front of a cheering crowd.
Waite Hoyt wins his second straight against Cleveland as Boston defeats the Indians 6 to 2 in a windy Fenway Park clash. Babe Ruth and Wallie Schang pace the offense with timely two base hits while Jim Bagby battles through injury as Hoyt and later Russell shut down the visitors.
Hoyt pitched well until a sore finger slowed him. Russell came in the ninth and impressed the crowd, proving again he is the right man for the moment.
A list of matchups with Cleveland at Boston, St. Louis at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, and Detroit at Washington. Also National games show Boston at Chicago, Brooklin at Cincinnati, New York at St. Louis, and Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
General Clarence Edwards, a Red Sox fan, received a hearty ovation in the seventh after announcer Bennie Ostehus introduced him to the crowd. The audience rose as the band played the Star Spangled Banner.
In a satirical talk between Grant of the Giants and Frazee of the Red Sox, Boston is mocked as Broadway’s branch with Yankees and Cubs jokes. They boast about selling players, lament Boston as a rotten town, and quip about Braves Field and Grant’s Tomb amid pennant battles.
The pitcher Spoke demonstrated pinpoint accuracy with a fourth inning peg to third, catching Hooper stealing on an overthrow by O Neill. The throw drew praise from Red Sox fans as one of the club's best since Speaker departed.
Nashville majors beat Birmingham 5 to 4 in a brisk first game as New Orleans edged Memphis 5 to 3 and Wy was noted in a brief game fragment.
Former manager Jack Barry attended from the press box and praised the Red Sox surge. Worcester’s Jack Barry remains loyal and backs Barrows crew to rebound quickly. Babe Ruth predicts they return to contention within two weeks.
The piece cites Heinie Wagner as a vital aide to manager Carrigan, capable of developing young players and keeping the team cohesive. It notes Wagner’s return as assistant manager after being let go by Barrow, framing him as a central figure in Boston’s world championship success and future planning.
Detroit won the first game of the series 2 to 1 over Washington. In the eighth inning Picinich.
Colonel Jacob Ruppert president of the New York Americans challenged the accuracy of Ban Johnson's explanation regarding the indefinite suspension of pitcher Carl Mays recently acquired from Boston Americans.
Colonel Ruppert publicizes a telegram he says shows Jennings sought cash for Mays after protests by Detroit and others. He accuses Mr. Johnson of withholding facts about Mays quitting a Chicago game and notes Barrow did not report or suspend the injured player.
Steve O Neill appeared grouchy after a tough third round where Scott halted a fine hit with a marvellous stop and throw. On returning past the Boston dugout Joe Bush offered George Dumont's crutches, drawing laughs while O Neill did not seem amused by the gesture.
Jake Morse and Dr Robertson led a distributing committee for the Shriners as players traded base hits for cigars. Each base hit earned 25 cigars and extra base hits 50. In total about 750 cigars were won by players on both teams, with McInnis taking 125.
Lee Meadows pitched effectively against the Pirates, allowing six hits in eight innings while striking out two. Offense supplied by Philadelphia with a two base hit from Luderus and a sacrifice bunt by Blacklurne. Adams yielded six hits, recorded five strikeouts, and walked one.
Stuffy McInnis posted a strong day at the plate with four hits in four at bats. Three of the hits drove in runs as his bunt also contributed to Bagby’s exit in the fifth inning.
Outfielder and pitcher Charles See reported to the Cincinnati Reds after being bought from the Rochester International League club for about 10 000 dollars. See, acquired last week, reportedly held out for part of the payment and settled the dispute with Rochester before reporting to Cincinnati.
The U. S. Shipping Board nine travel to New London today to face the crack U. S. Sub. School eleven. Sunday the teams meet again at Braves Field for a likely spirited baseball showdown.
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