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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1921
Page
4
Braves were swept by Philadelphia in a doubleheader at Braves Field yesterday afternoon before about 12 000 fans. The opener ended 10 to 5 and the second game 4 to 0 as Brooklyn widened its lead and the Tribe suffered a severe jolt in the pennant race.
The Braves endure a rough day as Philadelphia Phillies, led by new manager Wilhelm, pound Braves pitching with power and timely hits. Johnny Cooney and Cy Morgan excel on the mound for Boston, but defensive miscues and missed opportunities doom the home club in both games.
Phil Glassman, manager of Lew Tendler, said he claimed the $5000 forfeit after Benny Leonard failed to appear and weigh in for the Tendler bout in Philadelphia. The fight was postponed due to Leonard dislocating a thumb. Glassman will refund the money when Leonard signs to box Tendler in Philadelphia for the original promoters on or before August 12, 1931.
In the first game Philadelphia and Boston played 11 innings with Philadelphia winning 5 to 4. Key hits by Lebourveau Kenetchy Wil Hams and Gibson fueled a late rally. Monroe and Lebourveau homered. Scott Fullinim Betts and Cooney led pitching with multiple strikeouts. The second game saw Philadelphia win 4 to 1 as Lee Christenbury Gowdy and Williams produced two base hits and a sacrifice by Lebourveau. Scoring came in the 5th and 8th as Scott Braxton Smith combined for the victory.
Detroit pitcher VanGilder limited the Tigers to six hits while St. Louis dominated 8 to 1. Leonard was hit 12 times in eight innings but Bobby Jones’ slick fielding helped curb Detroit’s offense.
Deputy Park Commissioner William P. Long told the Mayor's office that Ellicott Cottage at Franklin Park is reopening as the tennis headquarters. The rebuilt building adds space for the growing number of players using the park courts after the former structure was damaged by fire.
Hugh Walker of Kansas City and Bob Martin the heavy weight champion of the American Expeditionary Forces are matched for a 12 round bout in St Louis on September 15. Proceeds go to a fund for disabled ex service men.
Three major events head a strong program at the Revere cycle track with professional and amateur sprint races. Notable matchups include the %-mile motorpaced race featuring Clarence Carman and George Chapman for America versus Georges Seres and Lucien Miquel of France, plus the Keller Cavannugh rivalry in the sprint series and an Australian pursuit race with Tom Grimm Sailor Cobert and Hugh McPartland.
Cleveland defeated Chicago 6 to 1 as Faber struggled and was pulled after five early runs. Hodge posed a rare puzzle while Coveleskie shut out the White Sox until the eighth inning.
Nate Siegel of Revere the New England welter champion meets Mike Morley of Hartford Conn in the 10 round feature at Rowells Park Salem Elks field day boxing tourney Joe Sullivans Navillus A A presents 46 rounds total with Chick Hayes vs Frankie Conway in a one round semi final and Charley Sheppard vs Jimmy Sacco in another 10 round bout Preliminaries include Leonard Gartrova Willie Nelson Young George va Joe Perron Show starts at 4 30 this afternoon.
Pittsburg readers learn that light heavyweights Harry Greb and Kid Norfolk will clash in a ten round bout at Forbes Field on August 29 with the official announcement made today.
National League games feature Philadelphia at Boston in a two game set, Brooklyn at New York, Chicago at Pittsburg, Cincinnati at St Louis. American League schedule includes Boston at Washington, New York at Philadelphia, Chicago at Cleveland, and St Louis at Detroit.
Newton patrolman William Kiley, manager, announced the Newton police baseball team will open the season this morning at West Newton Playground against Brookline police. He challenged Watertown and Revere lines and said the team will meet all comers. On Tuesday, Newton travels by auto to Manchester, New Hampshire, to play the city police there, with no interference to street duty in the Garden City.
Elmira New York August 12 Pitcher James Walsh a left handed player for the Elmira Arctics has been signed by the Detroit American league club He will report to Detroit next Wednesday.
Ruth hits his 44th as the Yankees lose to Philadelphia. Two-base hits by Peckinpaugh and Walker, a three-base hit by Witt, and a home run by Ruth pace the offense. Naylor, Hasty, Hoyt, and Ferguson each walk multiple batters. Hoyt takes the loss as Ferguson earns the win in 8 2 3 innings.
St Louis August 12 The Reds defeated the Cardinals 4 to 2 for their third consecutive victory. Bohne starred again with seven hits allowed by Marquard across eight innings. Pertica earned the win with Sherdel charged with the loss and Hart and umpire crew handling the game.
Philadelphia August night card announced for Lew Tendler Benny Leonard meet rescheduled. Tendler faces Sailor Friedman of Chicago in the main event with Johnny Dundee versus Joe Tiplitz, George Chaney against Harry Brown, and Danny Kramer meeting Charley Ledoux in supporting bouts.
Lexington Council Knights of Columbus and the Lexington baseball team meet Woburn at the Lexington Athletic Field this afternoon at 3 30. Star third baseman Timmie Kinneen nursing a right wrist injury may miss the game.
Brooklyn Dodgers pitchers pace the league and the team harbors hopes to challenge the Braves Giants and Pirates. Fans anticipate lower sports taxes and cheaper bleacher seats while high school grads face future paths as 1921 22 rules take shape. Amateur baseball and twilight leagues boost attendance and the Davis Cup selection faces upsets as Peabody hosts a 10 mile road race with entries closing soon.
Babe Ruth hit his 44th homer in the eighth inning against Philadelphia with none on. The Yankee star is 14 days ahead of last year’s record and now pursues a new single season mark.
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