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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1921
Page
6
Neal R. O'Hara surveys baseball intrigue and pennant hopes with references to the Athletics Washington Cubs and the era of figures like Nick Altrock Walter Johnson Eddie Cicotte Joe Dugan and Babe Ruth. The piece weaves humor and opinion on who deserves a shot in the World Series.
Milwaukee lightweight Pinkey Mitchell offered to fight Benny Leonard on Friday night against Lew Tendler, but promoters Herman Taylor and Robert Gunnis declined the bid. The Leonard Tendler bout date remains uncertain pending the champion’s hand injury assessment.
New York August 9 Chicago broke even in the series by taking the final game 5 to 4. Four hits a pass and a steal produced four runs in the second inning off Mays. Meusel hit a bases loaded homer in the third to tie it. Falk delivered a triple and Mostil followed with a single to win.
In St Louis on August 9 the Braves edged the Cardinals 4 to 3 after a tense finish. Dilhoefer dashed for home with two outs in the ninth, but Mickey O Neil blocked the plate as Southworth and Ford delivered sharp throws to stop the rally and give the Tribesmen an even break in the series.
In a bitter contest both managers used many pitchers and pinch hitters as Ford starred with three hits and sharp fielding. A seventh inning triple by Bilile Southworth drove in three runs while Gowdy and Oeschger sparked a late Braves rally that fell short. Walker, Hornsby, and Smith contributed as the Cardinals held off a late Braves surge.
Chicago evened the series with New York by winning 8 to 7 in a ten inning contest. Three times the score was tied as the Cubs gathered hits for their runs. The visitors benefited from an error a walk and home runs by Frisch Burns and Snyder.
Chicago 8 New York 7 in a 12 inning intercity tilt. O'Farrel and Maisel doubled for the Cubs while Barber hit a three base hit for New York. Cheeves won the game and Douglas took the loss with Hart and McCormack umpires on duty.
John O Donnell Jr of South Street court Lynn was arraigned before a U S commissioner on forging his father John O Donnell the payee to a Treasury check for fifty dollars. The check from Frank O Donnell his navy brother was the allotment. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to Sept 8.
Cincinnati wins three of four from Philadelphia as two Monroe errors help three runs in the third inning. Konetchy doubles, Roush and Monroe homerless three-base hits. Ring takes loss after 38 outs and 5/8 innings pitched. Um pires Klem and Emslie. Time 1h40m.
The Philadelphia Nationals announce the release of Ralph Miller, infielder, to Louisville of the American Association. Bill Bingham's strong run at Cambridge is noted as Harvard contemplates his return next season.
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