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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
10
In January Eddie leads a shopping spree for camp gear using textbooks and catalogs. The narrator, skeptical yet impressed, watches Eddie curate an extensive supply list from Greenland to India, selecting lances, nets, flies, and a noibwood rod while teasing the narrator’s own limits.
The Indians edged the Red Sox with a ninth inning walk drawn by Speaker’s men for a 5 to 4 win. Cleveland overturned a late rally as Stanley Coveleskie was pulled early, but Boston could not hold the lead.
In a ninth inning at Fenway Park, Schang fielded a bunt by Speaker and threw to McInnis to nail Speaker at third, denying Chapman a run as the crowd erupted. The sequence highlighted a remarkable pair of fielding throws and a hair raising dash for home.
Cleveland pitcher Stan Coveleskie outduels Boston’s Sam Jones in a tense contest. McGraw steadies Indians after Jones exits, then Coveleskie walks Hooper to load bases before Chapman scores on a sacrifice and a late defensive gem at Fenway Park.
Bob McGraw pitched five innings against Cleveland allowing four runs to lead the way as WGRAW’s first appearance after the Mays Russell McGraw deal impresses. His strong showing strengthens fan confidence and boosts the traded trio’s perceived value.
Philadelphia wins game one 5 to 4 in 18 innings after a walk passed runner then Chicago loses 5 to 4. In the second game Chicago dominates 6 to 2 with Leibold and Kopp keying the defense and Jackson homering for Philadelphia.
Vincent Madonna returns to the Revere cycle track for a 35 mile three cornered race against Wiley and Corry. Madonna recovered from a recent spill and aims to resume top speed while Wiley seeks return after a broken collar bone. Corry races in championship form as semi finals and finals for the New England professional sprint championships also take place along with amateur events.
Three quick outs by Cleveland pitchers halted Boston base runners as Wallie kept the Red Sox in check. The Indians showed disciplined fielding and aggressive picks, limiting stolen bases and stifling the running game.
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Walter M. Johnson, Concord Country Club pro, hosts a golf event for members this afternoon on the club course off the old road to Nine Acre Corner. Due to vacation season the field is expected to be small.
Winchester baseball team to meet Packard Auto in Winchester this afternoon. The Middlesex series between Woburn and Winchester begins August 16 in Woburn with the return on August 23 in Winchester.
New York tops St. Louis 6 to 1 to take the final game of the series. Mogridge pitched well through six innings before troubles in the seventh. Jacobson doubled and singled in four at bats and has 32 hits in 57 at bats over 14 games. Baker belted his 10th homer of the season in the eighth.
Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 4 to 1 after scoring four runs on three hits and two errors in the first inning. Packard allowed only one baserunner after the initial frame as Ruether struggled with control until Ring relieved him in the eighth. Daubert and Kopf stood out with strong defense.
A collage of baseball chatter cites Ban Johnson over Mays and the Browns. New Yorkers praise Mays strikeouts while Red Sox photos and player mentions prompt reader questions. The piece blends humor, opinion, and upcoming stars with regional sports banter.
Late results list Atlanta over Nashville 8 to 1 while Birmingham routed Chattanooga 38 to 6 and rain affected Memphis and New Orleans games with Little Rock delays.
Chicago pitcher Claude Hendrix limited New York to three scattered hits as the Giants were shut out 3 to 0. Arthur Nehl debuted for the Giants after a $40,000 move from Boston, yielding six hits. Cincinnati’s win over Philadelphia widened the Giants’ gap to three and a half games.
Arlington travels to Maynard for a semi professional baseball contest at 3 1.0 o'clock. Flynn starts for Arlington while Fitzgerald toes the slab for Maynard. Both sides have played strong ball this season with a close contest expected.
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