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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1919
Page
15
In the Eastern Yacht Club midsummer race at Marblehead 77 yachts started and all but one finished. Hayseed IV won best yacht in class as the event progressed with the family noted in the ranks.
Winners by class include New York Y C 40 footers Katherine class P Hayseed IV class Q Ruweida class R Gossoon class A Y R U M Virginia class 1 18 foot knock abouts Louise Manchester Y C 17 footers Bean Hingham and Winthrop 15 footers Blitzen Eastern Y C 1 footers Meave Quincy Y C catboats Edith W class B Y R U M Gypsy class K Y R U M Sham rock handicap class Saracen. A near ideal day with a soft breeze produced varied elapsed times. Hayseed IV finally beat Wasaka II in class P after a long chase to Cat Island. The Osprey finished last in her class with the centerboard down for much of the race.
The Newport invitation tournament advanced, with notable players advancing in the second round of singles and first round of doubles. Tilden defeated Kinsey in a three-set thriller while Kumagae and Rosenbaum, McLoughlin and Hawk, and Williams others claimed victories. The Australian stars were scratched in singles but will play doubles with Paterson and Brookes and Thomas and Lycess forming teams.
Heavy rain and an electrical storm halted the 2:17 trot heat at North Randall. The program will resume tomorrow with track conditions allowing, shifting the meeting to run through Saturday and completing the unfinished heats and pacing events.
Fans muse on bringing Ganzel back to the Red Sox as a link between modern play and baseball’s storied past. They envision a return that would honor a bygone era and connect present team culture with historical roots.
Boston fans may soon see Forrest Babe Ganzel, son of Charlie Ganzel, join the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The 18-year-old first baseman is praised as a natural hitter after a brief pro start with Quincy and a stint with Haverhill in the New England league.
Walter R Grannan of 378 Massachusetts avenue Arlington has returned from overseas duty in the US cable censor service in France and will aid his sister Miss Margaret Grannan a Cecilian Guild favorite who will entertain at the charity dansant at the Hull Yacht Club Hull next Friday evening Bunny was formerly the Boston Post scholastic sporting editor and contributed to Stars and Stripes while in France
Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 7 to 2 in the first game of the series. Myer muff allowed the first run, Groh and Neale combined for a key two out rally, and five hits off Mitchell in the sixth produced three earned runs. Ring struggled early but settled, while Smith finished the game allowing two singles in the seventh.
George Wiley is the favorite to win the American motor paced championship at Revere Cycle Track tonight. The field includes Lawrence Carman and Chapman, touted as top contenders in a fast mile heat. Chapman has risen quickly, while Carman and Lawrence have rested for peak speed, and the program includes amateur and professional events.
The Ladies Kennel Association of Massachusetts did not hold a meeting yesterday at the Hotel Touraine. July and August sessions are omitted each year due to members’ vacations. Regular meetings will resume in September.
Waterbury Connecticut owners announce the resignation of Jack Flynn as playing manager after he refused a salary cut. Efforts were underway to sign a former major league player as his successor.
Boxing observers say Joe Lynch faced a tougher test than expected against Jabez White with many feeling White deserved the decision for two thirds of the bout. Critics question Lynch’s status as bantam champion, recalling his earlier issues against Jimmy Wilde and Bobby Josephs. International matches loom as Eddie McGoorty vs Joe Beckett and Eddie Shevlin vs Tommy Kirby draw interest, with Boston clubs pressing for a welter title showdown and related honors.
Detroit president Frank Navin said he did not negotiate with Boston for pitcher Carl Mays and had no authority to bid for his release. He noted he preferred punishment for Mays and warned other clubs may refuse to play with New York if court action proceeds, stressing no guarantee against forced games.
Fifty children from East Lexington joined the Lexington Centre playground crew for an all day event. Morning attendance reached 105 with 139 in the afternoon. Heat limited strenuous games, but swimming hours were extended and supervisors oversaw activities. Afternoon photos were taken.
Arthur Duffey muses on managers and players while Kaiser, Ban Johnson, and McGraw are cited in a broad sports opinion column. Trade gripes, umpiring quirks, and the AEF athletes’ homecoming from Paris headline a wide ranging digest of baseball, track, and early 20th century sports scene. Key names include Nehf, Giants, Reds, Cubs, Ban Johnson, and Babe Ruth with notes on Vancouver youth Lee Cowan and Loren Murchison training. The piece weaves mockery of betting, comparisons of pennant races, and a Paris interallied games farewell aboard the Imperator.
May struggled with his slow delivery as the Giants played listlessly. St Louis won 6 to 2, taking the lead early and holding on. Lavan hit a two run homer in the eighth, Doyle damaged his leg sliding into home, and May allowed seven hits in four innings.
The Braves beat the Cubs 3 to 1 as Chicago failed to hit Dick Rudolph when it counted and fielding miscues opened the door for Boston. Rawlings starred with doubles and a key play, while Bailey and Martin held the Braves scoreless after early runs.
Old Red Sox fans greet Heinie Wagner who rejoined Boston as Barrow's lieutenant and third base coach after Portland NE league season ended Saturday. Wagner, veteran of four World Series titles and longtime Carrigan assistant, will help the club as it strives to regain form this season.
Fast times marked the opening Bay State circuit meet at Readville track as Proud Peter won the mile with swift pace. The field showed no fear from longer distances, adapting from half mile racing to the new mile format.
Connecticut trainer Billy Crozier wins with Ashlock in the 2:16 trot and Proud Peter in the 2:10 heat. The card features The Irish Lad and Rebecca among strong rivals, with Ballinadine taking the 2:14 pace and other heats listed. Attendance on opening day is noted as good.
The Jack Dempsey theatrical tour led by Barney Lichtenstein will launch in St Louis on August 17 for 15 weeks with one town per week and a possible second 15 weeks. The troupe visits Chicago Detroit Cleveland Buffalo Toronto Montreal Boston Brooklyn and New York. Dempsey fronts a vaudeville show in a special car tour.
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