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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
13
Three amateurs including title holder Francis Ouimet qualified for the national open at Midlothian Country Club. Ouimet shot 148 for 36 holes, two over the day’s medal score set by James Barnes of Whitemarsh Club Philadelphia.
The New York Giants face doubts about their will to win with Buck Herzog gone and the manager altering his stance toward league arbiters. Stung by past seasons, fans cite altered base running daring and mood changes, while memories of Steinfeldt and the famed infield persist. A broad sports page notes Olympic planning shifts to Sweden, Army and Navy scheduling woes, and local track and marathon prep with Harry Drew, Tom Halpin, Joe Lorden, and Brockton preparations.
Warren K Wood of Homewood Club Chicago and W Raulenbusch of Chicago join 29 others at 155 to lead amateur qualifiers. Francis Ouimet dominates with 74 74 over 36 holes, Brady strong in spots, MacDonald Smith and Barnes tied for second in the morning and afternoon sessions.
Over 500 boys aged eight to nineteen will compete in the final city track and field meet on Saturday afternoon August 22 at Franklin Field. The Park and Recreation Department hosts the event aimed at crowning city champions with Mayor Curley likely to officiate and present prizes.
Marblehead Mass August 18 Ellen, defending the Quincy challenge cup for the Boston Yacht Club, won two races to complete the defense by C P Curtis sender class yacht Ellen.
Ellen defeated Cima and Huskie in the morning and beat Mingo Cima and Huskie in the afternoon. Her nine mile tri angle course time was 1 15 51, 74 seconds ahead of Mingo and 51 seconds ahead of Cima, with Huskie over five minutes behind. Ellen led the field from start to finish. Mr Curtin has one prior racing victory.
In the Brae-Burn caddies annual tournament two matches went extra holes. First division results include Richard Ford defeating J Curley by 1 up after 18 holes and others winning by margins up to 8 and 7. Second division saw Waters and Gilligan victors. third division lists Farrell Edward Delehanty Edward Hendricks and Clifford with close finishes.
George Kerrigan, 14, of Wollaston, defeated Raymond Ouimet, Massachusetts junior champion, by 2 up at Woodland Auburndale after Kerrigan carded 76 to Ouimet 78. The match marked Kerrigan’s third win over Ouimet with two victories earlier in Bay State youth events.
Buffalo routed St Louis scoring multiple runs off Krapp Moran and Blair while Willet Keupper and Simon held the mound. The final score featured a string of early innings and late bursts giving Buffalo the win on neutral ground.
Rain soaked Fenway Park yesterday noon spoiling the planned duel. President Lannin cancelled hostilities for the day, leaving the Red Sox and White Sox to meet this afternoon in what promises to be a hard fought double header.
Boston fans anticipate two hard fought games as Joe Wood and Dutch Leonard start for the Red Sox against the Chicago White Sox with Scott and Butcher Joe Benz opposite. Benz seeks his first complete win versus Boston this season while Wood looks to prove his top form at Fenway Park.
Philadelphia and Detroit split a double header at home with Detroit taking 3 2 in the first game and Philadelphia winning 2 1 in the second. Coveleskie outpitched Shawkey in the opener while Plark defeated Reynolds and Boehler in the nightcap. Barry played through a collision with Oldring and made eleven plays in each game. Bush starred defensively for Philadelphia.
Cleveland beat New York 4 to 3 in the opener as Hagerman held the Yankees to four hits. Key moments included a Chapman two-base hit and a Chapman home run. Pieh McHale Hagerman combos dominated the mound and misplayed balls, with New York leaving ten men on base.
In Indianapolis Indiana on August 18 Walker miscue and two ninth inning singles produced the deciding run as Indianapolis defeated Pittsburg 4 to 3. Batteries Walker and Berry Bil and Rariden.
Hartford defeated Waterbury 4 to 2 while New Britain triumphed 5 to 2 over Bridgeport. New London beat New Traven 2 to 1 in a packed regional schedule.
The United States scored three points to Britain in last year’s Davis Cup matches. Parke defeated McLoughlin and Williams in singles, and both McLoughlin and Williams won their singles matches as well.
On turf courts at Southampton New York 20 entrants advanced toward the Meadow Club singles cup as rough conditions and thick sea foam halted play. Notable winners include R Lindley Murray Wal lace T Johnson Leonard Beekman Elia Fottrell with others retiring or not yet playing singles.
In Philadelphia at the Merion Cricket Club the 17th annual National Archery Association tournament opened. Mrs Burton P Gray of Boston won the double Columbian round with 148 hits and 835 total points amid 51 competitors from across the country.
The fast Gallivan B. B. A I with 11 victories and one defeat has no games on August 22 29 and September 5 and seeks semi pro offers with a reasonable guarantee from Mt Hope All-Woburn Winchester Wakefield Braintree White Sox or Canton Catholic Club. Contact John J Sawtelle 27 Laurat street Dorchester Dor 3308 M 5 to 1 hi.
Chicago falls to second place after a 5 to 4 loss to Baltimore. Key players include Fiske Lang Wilson Block on Baltimore side and Suggs Quinn Fiske on Chicago, with scattered hits and errors shaping the high scoring game.
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