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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
6
The Athletics defeated the Naps 5 to 2 before about 4000 fans. J Franklin Baker slugged two triples and a single in seven hits as Philadelphia capitalized on Blanding to seal the victory and claim their third win over Cleveland this season.
Chicago opened the series by defeating the New York Giants 5 to 1. Marquard was driven from the mound in the fifth inning, narrowing the Giants’ lead in the National league pennant race to five games. An estimated 20,000 fans attended, with many turned away due to full capacity.
George Tyler faltered in the third inning as the Cardinals grabbed a lead they held in a 7 to 5 victory. Dickson and Bresnahan’s bullpen shut down the Braves after a late sixth inning rally, while Sallee closed out the final frames.
Floyd Kroh pitched five scoreless innings in relief as the Braves edged the Cardinals with timely hits and strong defense. Kling pitched well but the decisive third and sixth innings saw the Braves produce runs on singles, walks, and timely fielding. Jackson and Bridwell sparked late scoring as Sallee took over on the mound for the Cardinals.
The B A A announced the New England amateur track and field championships will be held at Tech Field on Sept 7 with a large East and Canada entry expected. There is talk of adding the javelin throw, a move urged for all AAU meets. The piece notes American javelin throwers at the Olympics were weak and stresses including the event to create champions.
The Cleveland club announced it has secured second baseman Ward McDowell from Portland’s Northwestern league. McDowell leads his league with a .357 batting average and will report next spring.
Chicago August 15 races postponed due to heavy sea at the water carnival. Motor boat events scheduled for today will not be held because conditions on Lake Michigan are unsafe for competition.
The Athletics beat the Naps as Baker drove in two runs in the fifth and scored on a third. Coombs held Blanding to five hits, while two costly errors by Cleveland aided the Athletics rally. A close game from start to finish ends in an Athletics win.
The Hatherly nine of Scituate and the Page class of Roxbury are set to meet Saturday afternoon on the former’s diamond at North Scituate. The coming game promises to be a fast contest.
In the fifth inning the Cubs rally after Archer exits as Richie singles and Sheckard walks. Tinker hits a sharp double scoring Richie, then Zimmerman belts another double scoring Sheckard and Tinker. Leach adds a run with an RBI single, and Crandall relieves Marquard. Earlier Merkle doubled for New York’s lone fourth inning run while a pair of double plays stifled another. Richie pitched a strong six for Chicago, holding the visitors to six hits.
New York defeated Detroit 5 to 4 in New York on August 15 breaking Dubuc 11 game winning streak. The Highlanders used aggressive base running with eight steals, five in the first inning, as fielding was noted as poor.
Washington right fielder Red Kuhn helped the Senators win 4 to 3 in ten innings against the White Sox. Kuhn threw over Zeider in the 10th to catch Foster napping and seal the victory in the third game of the series.
Griff altered the lineup sending Red Walker to right field and Morgan to second as Boston edged ahead in the ninth. Ed Walsh and Rath spark the late rally with Foster scoring the winning run on a passed ball and wild throw, while Cashion and Doc White pitched well for Chicago.
Haverhill drops to seventh as New Bedford beats them 4 to 2. New Bedford bats in three runs in the fourth to secure the win, despite equal hits. Sweatt Ness Maranville O Connell Mathews Woodman among top performers.
Lawrence beat Brockton 3-1 as Cargo drove in two with a two run double in the fourth. Pearson limited Brockton to three hits and the visitors went down in order in seven innings.
Fall River surprised champions by beating Lowell 8 to 4 as Morrill's fielding catch stood out. Rich scoring featured for Fall River with Walsh and others driving runs. McIinney and Wormwood shared pitching duties. Comiskey, visiting Battle Creek, backs the Athletics to win the 1912 pennant while critiquing his White Sox pitchers.
New York Aug 15 Manager Stallings of the Buffalo Internationals denied he would manage the Boston Nationals in 1913. He said he is based in Buffalo with an interest in that club and has no contract to manage Buffalo next year, nor has he signed one in 10 years.
Kling refused to acknowledge reports that he would move to Kansas City to clear a spot for Stallings. He said he only trusts statements from President Gaffney and has heard nothing official.
Nashville holds off Birmingham 4 to 3 with goals from key players. Montgomery dominates Memphis 5 to 0 in another regional result.
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