Braves Brutal Hit Parade Beats Cubs for Fourth Straight
The Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 8 to 6 in a high scoring opener. Walter Cruise homered with two on base and Captain Billie Southworth led the offense as Tony Boeckel and Barbare contributed strong fielding and timely hits. McQuillan faltered early, Fillingim steadied relief, and Alexander struggled as the Braves posted their fourth consecutive win.
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Brooklyn Wins With Ninth Inning Two Homer blasts
In New York on August 16 Brooklyn rallied in the ninth to beat New York 7 to 6. Olson tied the game with a homer to right field and Grimes scored. Johnston then hit a homer to left field to win it as Giants errors helped Giants score most of their runs.
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Phils Divide With Pirates In Doubleheader
Philadelphia split a doubleheader with Pittsburgh, taking the opener 6 to 5 while the Pirates won the second 8 to 6 in 11 innings. Lee King spearheaded both games with multiple hits and homers, including two round-trippers in game one, and a bases loaded single in the seventh tied the first game. A triple by Bigbee and Robertson’s sacrifice won the second game in the 11th.
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Jack Johnson to Speak at Boston Elks Convention
Former boxing champion Jack Johnson visits Boston next week to address the colored Elks during their annual convention at the Boston Arena. Johnson’s talk, open to all, will recount his boxing life and experiences abroad.
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Tigers End St Louis Streak With 7–5 Win
Detroit toppled St Louis 7 to 5 as they struck early, pouncing on Van Gilder in the first seven innings. Sisler hit a two on homer in the eighth, but Leonard shut down the late rally.
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