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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
11
In a brisk shift away from tradition, hundreds of young men and older men depart from old sales patterns. Methuselah in a Noam motor car signals a new era as bargain basements push brisker totals.
National league games set with Chicago Boston St. Louis New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati matchups. American league slate includes Boston St Louis New York Chicago Detroit and Washington. New England pairings feature Brockton Fall River Lawrence Lowell New Bedford Worcester and Portland in Salem and Lynn.
Scattered results show Toledo 6 Kansas City 5 in one game while Louisville tied Milwaukee 1 1. A note lists Indianapolis and Indianapolis St Paul Rain affecting play. Columbus triumphed 3 percent to Minneapolis 2 in another.
Montreal defeated Baltimore 5 2 in the second game after Baltimore won 4 1 in the first. Providence routed Buffalo 5 0. Jersey City beat Toronto 8 3. Newark and Rochester game postponed due to rain.
Pittsfield swept by Atpittsfield 8 to 2 in game one and 5 to 4 in game two. Meriden beats Waterbury 5 to 2. Bridgeport defeats New London 4 to 2. New Haven wins both ends of a doubleheader against Hartford 5 to 3 in game one and 12 to 1 in game two.
Ernest Barry of London the world champion accepted Frank B. Greer of Boston a challenge for the Thames race to decide the world sculling title. Stakes are 2500 each with Barry contributing 250 toward Greers expenses and proposed date is late November.
Pitcher Hedgepeth pitched both games of a Virginia double header against Richmond, allowing only one hit in 18 innings. He was unscored upon, walked three, and did not hit a batter. Hedgepeth, now with Washington Americans, defeated Ayers who had 18 straight wins for Richmond.
Michael White crafts an exciting story about an American engineer who uses science to outwit superstition and trickery in the Orient. The piece previews next Sunday's Post Magazine and promises adventure and culture clash.
Fall River defeated Brockton 6 to 4 in Salem marking the first New England league game here in 20 years. Rain soaked the action for eight innings but sharp teamwork and solid hitting produced the final score in front of a small crowd.
Portland beat Lawrence 2 to 1 in an errorless pitchers duel between Jewell and Pearson at Portland. Burns Bowcock and Carlstrom produced the runs in the first inning as Bowcock notched a two base hit and Carlstrom a three base hit.
In Lowell a delayed second game was resolved after rain halted Worcester’s half of the fourth. Umpire Stafford persuaded Worcester to play, nine innings produced a 5 to 1 Lowell victory. Zieser allowed three hits. Dee and Halstein homered for Lowell. Aubrey starred at short. Burkett moved to left field in the eighth. The score stood 5-1.
The second heat of the middle-distance championship of America goes on at the Revere cycle track next Saturday night with four star riders. Elmer Collins of Lynn competes after a layoff and aims to qualify for the final on August 23. Jimmy Moran will press Collins from the start, with Percy Lawrence of San Francisco and Menus Bedell of New York joining the race.
In the opener at Mobile, the Mobile team defeated Montgomery 8 to 2 after a lengthy 18 inning affair, followed by an 6 to 1 Mobile win in the second game. Birmingham beat Atlanta 8 to 2 while New Orleans faced Memphis in a separate matchup.
The Braves and Cubs prepare for a 1:20 start doubleheader in Boston with Evers aiming to shuffle pitchers and Stallings poised to debut outfielder Collins. Woonsocket fan contingents, a statewide political turnout, and a Lincoln era procession mark Connolly day as star Joe Connolly targets key hits.
Heavy shower delayed yesterday as Cubs and Braves awaited the start. Another bargain matinee is scheduled for today with local rooters hoping for the same crowd response seen on Tuesday.
The Sippican Tennis Club of Marion will host an open tournament from August 29 to completion with singles for the Buzzards Bay Cup. Frank J. Sulloway currently holds the Cup with Niles and Davis each holding two prior wins. Doubles also offered with same rules. Entries close August 28 with D F Cutler Marion Mass and accommodations arranged at the Sippican Hotel.
Philadelphia reports Mike Donlin once a star outfielder was unconditionally released today by the National League club. He had been purchased from Pittsburgh but never reported to the Philadelphia team.
Boston gains a new amateur athletics club the Irish American A A formed at the Elks' home on Somerset street. William C Prout was elected president Patrick A Foley vice president Dr John MacDonnell treasurer and Noble S Ray secretary. Directors include Edward L Hopkins Frank P Sheehan P M O'Con nor John Magee George T Dennis and James Quinn. The group aims for permanent downtown quarters before New Year and has solid financial backing.
The New England AAU championships schedule a three mile swim on Saturday at 3 PM along the Charles River Basin starting at Chestnut Street boat landing. Contestants must supply own boats and attendants. Notable entrants include Sam Richards George Mahan Ben James and Eddie Duffy with strong local club participation from East Boston Brookline and L Street Swimming Club. Entries close Thursday with L A Johnson of Brookline Swimming Club.
In Hamilton Bermuda on August 13 the Bermuda Garrison team defeated the New York Veterans by 294 to 287 after two days of play. The Veterans will face Hamilton Cricket Club tomorrow and Friday in upcoming matches.
The Athletics of Roxbury claim the district title and seek games at William Eustis playground on Saturdays. Contact John Mullay 34A Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury or P F Devine 44 Prescott Street Readville for arrangements and guarantees.
Braves look to win again after a Tuesday rally and extend their streak. President Gaffney may need a new park for Saturday if the crowd grows.
A compilation of brief reader queries and answers on baseball stats and organizational notes. Topics include week total runs by Chicago Americans, managerial duties, captaincy on field, question limits, references to players from New York Giants and St Louis teams, ball in foul territory, weekly Lowell runs, and a base runner substitution rule under Sec tion 2 of Rule 28.
Earl Jr won the free for all purse of 3000 on the second day of the annual Lewiston Bangor meet in Augusta. Hal B was runner up in every heat as Earl Jr set a new track record of 2 08 1 4. Ramey Macey rode Ideal Lady to win the 2 24 pace amid a protest.
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