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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1915
Page
9
Bill Kessener of South Boston completed the 6 hour 6 minute swim yesterday from the Charlestown bridge to Boston Light, piloted by the renowned Sam Richards. It marked the second fastest time on record for this long harbor swim.
Kessener finished a long endurance swim marked as 651 minutes behind Sam Richards superb 5 hour 15 minute record set July 14 1912. Richards guided Kessener through harbor channels to Quarantine Gallup’s and Boston Light finishing at 2 36 with favorable 66 degree water and light breeze.
Springfield Mass August 8 Ard P Drew, the noted track athlete, signs a statement declaring retirement from racing. From the Panama Pacific Exposition field he reports leg troubles and poor physical condition, weighing 150 pounds, and says he is through with open competition after this year.
In Rocky Point Aug 8 Providence defeated Richmond 10 to 0 with five runs in both the third and fourth innings. Batteries Schuntz and Healy Cramp and O'Donnell. Umpires Hart and Handiboe. Also Jersey City 4 Harrisburg 2 in rain halted second game and Buffalo 9 Montreal 1 in the Montreal doubleheader.
Cleveland Americans defeated Bridgeport Independents 2 to 0 in an exhibition game. Morton Coombe and Fohl held off Bridgeport with solid pitching while Champion and Savoy provided defense and offense support.
John G. Anderson argues the rubber core ball changed golf metrics in the last 15 years and praises Max H. Behr for compiling Open Championship data. He links rising scores to weather and rounds and urges state golf bodies to set residency rules to prevent nonresidents from competing in state championships.
The Red Sox open the last week of the home stand at Fenway Park facing the St Louis Browns and the Washington Senators before a Western trip. Boston must contend with potent Browns twirlers led by Carl Weisman and Koob, plus Sisler Cook Loudermilk James and Hamilton as rival threats likely to test Carrigan’s pitching staff.
Gloucester August 8 The Massachusetts Yacht Racing Union from Bass Point to Gloucester sailed in light varying winds. The Tyro skippered by Hollis Burgess made the best run of the fleet, though Wanderer III finished first.
About 50 boats competed in today's Gloucester Yacht Club run with more arriving for open race tomorrow. Smaller boats started at 10 40 from Shag Rocks buoy and mixed classes sailed to finish in Gloucester harbor while larger craft aimed for Flip Rock Graves whistler and Halfway Rock. Winners included Tyro Teaser Sonderklasse Robin Dartwell Lethe Wanderer IV Reina Blitzen with Bar Harbors completing a gentlemans race Marblehead to Gloucester under M Y R U rules awaiting tomorrow's largest start yet.
Attendance records are seen likely to fall as Sam McVey of California faces Sandy Ferguson of Gloucester in the Arena main bout tomorrow night. Ferguson’s long training is questioned, but officials expect a close battle if he gains an early lead. Also on the card at Biddeford Maine, Young Dyson and Larry Burns meet in a 183-pound lightweight clash with two other bouts featuring Gallant, Houck, and Callahan.
St. Louis Aug 8 Johnny Evers captain of the Boston Braves said he will stick it out despite reports he would quit the season after the present series with St. Louis. He remarked they've almost got his goat but he plans to continue playing.
John J. Evers, captain of the Boston Braves, voices a possible retirement while denying intent to quit. He cites illness, a weak leg, and mental strain from press coverage, with manager Stallings struggling to keep the team focused as Gaffney’s stance remains unclear.
A wounded team member sits under the stands, accepting fan banter yet lamenting the hurtful black and white reports. He vows to stick with Hast and the squad, planning rest at home to regain strength if possible.
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