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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1914

Page

8

McLoughlin and Bundy Win At Meadow Club

Rain halted most matches at Meadow Club Southampton after the doubles win by Maurice E. McLoughlin and Thomas C. Bundy over Nathaniel W. Niles and Alfred S. Dabney 6-2 6-2. Washburn advanced to the singles final with a 6-4 6-1 win over Dabney.

Niles Dabney Washburn Southampton N. Y Meadow Club Maurice E. McLoughlin Thomas C. Bundy Nathaiel W. Niles Alfred S. Dabney McLoughlin Californians Watson W. Washburn Harvard Boston R. Lindley Murray California Richard Harte Pennsylvania Yo E L. E. Mahan Watson M. Washburn William Rosen Alfred Lyle E. Mahan William Rosenbaum Leonard Beekman Nathaniel W. Niles

Ralph De Palma Wins Cobe Cup at Elgin Race

Ralph De Palma won the 305 mile Cobe Cup at Elgin Illinois with an average speed of 73.6 mph finishing 44 seconds ahead of Gile Anderson. Nulford and Oldfield placed third and fourth as preparations began for tomorrow's 36 lap Elgin national race with several entries listed.

Elgin Ill Ralph de Palma Gile Anderson Anderson Nulford Oldfield de Palma Stutz Mulford Peugeot Lee Wishart O'Donnell Fountain Hearne Walker Calicutte Burke Tetzlaff Pullen Chandler Roberts Heinemann

Wishart Drives Mercer to Early Lead in Contested Race

Nine of 22 starters finished as Spencer Wishart led in a Mercer from start to near finish. He blew a tire on lap 21 and fuel leaks ended his race on lap 28, with Anderson overtaking De Palma and winning a closely fought duel.

Spencer Wishart Mercer de Palma Wishart Anderson

Indianapolis Indians Take Two in League Clash

Indianapolis baseball team wins both ends of a doubleheader over Brooklyn to seize the lead in the league race. In the first game Indianapolis belts eight runs on 11 hits while Brooklyn manages two runs and seven hits. Second game sees Indianapolis win 6 to 4 with 14 hits to Brooklyn's eight. Batteries listed as Mosely, Rariden, Maxwell, Lafitte, Bluejacket, Land, Watson, Kaiserling.

Indianapolis Ind Brooklyn R. H. E. Indianapolis Mosely and Rariden Maxwell and Land Watson Kaiserling Rariden Lafitte Bluejacket

Moran Favorite for 25 Mile Motor Race at Revere Track

Unusual interest surrounds the second heat of the national motor paced championship at the Revere cycle track tonight as Jimmy Moran the Chelsea star makes a comeback and enters the 25 mile race as a favorite. He faces Bobby Walthour Clarence Carman and Joe Reeber.

Revere Jimmy Moran Chelsea Moran Bobby Walthour Clarence Carman Joe Reeber

Special sprint match adds intrigue in tonight's card

Ceasar Moretti the Italian champion faces Al fred Grenda among top Australasian sprinters in a special sprint. Moran eyes a tough middle distance against Walthour Car man and Reeber who is rumored to possess the goods. The motor paced winner earns a spot in the 50 mile final with Mit xen already qualified.

Ceasar Moretti Alfred Grenda Moran Walthour Carman Reeber Mitxen

Yerkes Leaves the Red Sox After Championship Run

Steve Yerkes was released unconditionally by the Boston Red Sox after a conference between President Lannin and Manager Carrigan. The move removes a member of the 1903 World Series team, as waivers were secured and no sale was pursued. The club believes the team may perform better without him, noting his long presumed interest in the Federal League.

Steve Yerkes Boston Red Sox Lannin Carrigan Yerkes Stahl Buck O’brien Charlie Hall Larry Pape Neal Ball Leslie Nanamaker

All games postponed by rain across leagues

Rain forces postponements in Colonial American and National Leagues with Cleveland at Boston Detroit at Washington St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Boston at Pittsburg New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis Lowell at Manchester Lewiston at Lawrence Worcester at Portland Lynn at Haverhill Pawtucket at New Bedford Brockton at Fall River Woonsocket at Taunton

Cleveland Boston Detroit Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Lowell Manchester Lewiston Lawrence Worcester Portland Lynn Haverhill Pawtucket New Bedford Brockton Fall River Woonsocket Taunton R. H. BE. Washington Heee Oston Ae Etroit St. Louis New York Ae Cleveland Pesce H. Ki Attee Kansas City Eeepien Setae Buffalo Indianapolis Sete Wees Baltimore Lawrence Peers Worcester Tee Ee Portland Ete Lynn Sew Lewiston Tee Ewer Ee Lowell Ee Esaee Woonsocket Seaca

Boxing Notes From the Local Ring Preview

A busy boxing week features Sam Langford vs George Kid Cotton in a Tuesday Atlas A A fight preview. Langford’s condition under scrutiny after fat rumors, while Cotton trains with Joe Walcott hoping to outpace his rival. Fast bantamweights Dan McDonald and Joe Geary clash as fans expect a strong night at the Roxbury club.

Sam Langford Atlas A. A George Cotton Pittsburg Steve O'Donnell Joe Walcott Langford Jim Johnson New York Sam Joe Geary Roxbury Dan McDonald McDonald Cameron George Alger Cambridge Jack Read Bangor Queen City Sporting Club Maine Read Frankie Mack Mike Glover Bill Flemming Augusta New Zngland Glover Flemming Jack Reno Peter Bruno Tommy McFarland Bruno

Buffalo Defeats Chicago 4 2 in Tight Pitching Battle

Tight pitching by Schultz led Buffalo to a 4 2 victory over Chicago. Blair Lange Pendergast Watson and Block contributed on defense and offense as the teams exchanged runs in a brisk Aug 21 game at Chicago.

Chicago Schultz Buffalo R.H.E. Iori Blair Lange Pendergast Watson Block

Miner Brown Leaves Team in Last Game as Baltimore Wins

In St Louis on August 21, Miner Brown pitched what he claims will be his final game for the club. The manager relinquished him today. The Bears lost to Baltimore 7 to 4 with Brown, Quinn, Jacklitseh and Simon among the cited players in a rough finish.

Louis Miner Brown Baltimore R.H.E. Baltimore Ra Ee Han Quinn Jacklitseh Simon

Minors Split Scores From Southern League Schedule

Atlanta 4 Memphis 4 in nine innings. Birmingham 10 Montgomery 6. Mobile 2 New Orleans 0. Chattanooga 2 Nashville 1 in eight innings.

Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Montgomery Mobile New Orleans Chattanooga Nashville

Storm Postpones All International League Games

Yesterday's weather forced the International League to postpone every scheduled game. No makeup dates were announced.

Herzog A Housecleaner Leads Reds For 1915

Charlie Herzog, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, seeks another chance next season with a largely rebuilt club. The lineup shows major changes including a new first baseman, a second baseman who came from the Giants, Von Kolnitz at third, and Herzog at short. Catcher Tom Clarke remains the veteran anchor, while the pitching staff is almost entirely new after losing Fromme Johnson Packard Davenport Works and Brown.

Charles Herzog Cincinnati Reds Reds Charles Tom Clarke Herzog Giants von Kolnitz Fromme Johnson Packard Davenport Works Brown

Reds Win Behind Matty and Strong Field Play

The Reds beat the Giants 3 to 2 as Mathewson was knocked out after the first inning while Herzog and the defense limited the Giants. Bamford, Bescher, and Groh contributed key hits as the Reds held on in the late frames with solid fielding and timely outs.

Giants Braves Benton Bob Bescher Herzog Gonzales Hescher Burns Fletcher Stock Rea Rube Reds Matty Moran Larry Twombly Snodgrass Bescher von Kolnitz Groh Daniels Kellogg Demaree Merkle McLean Long Larry Wherzog Doyle Douglas Tesreau

Walsh to Open Campaign Today in Lexington Park

Governor Walsh will speak at Lexington Park this afternoon joining the Middlesex county Democratic gathering. He is expected to address State issues though officials duties may limit the length of his remarks.

Walsh Lexington Park Middlesex County

Braves One Game From Top After Rain Postpones Pirates Game

A morning rain at Forbes Field forced the postponement of the Boston Braves versus Pittsburg Pirates game. A doubleheader is scheduled for tomorrow with the Boston club making its final appearance of the season in Pittsburg. Likely pitching matches include James and Tyler against Harmon and Cooper.

Pittsburg Forbes Field Boston Braves Pittsburg Pirates Bostons James Tyler Harmon Cooper

Braves and Pirates Face Off In Second July Doubleheader

Boston and Pittsburgh prepare for a twin bill following a mixed season split. Boston pitching led by James has dominated Pirates this year, while Crutcher and Davis faced Pittsburg arms with mixed results. Local fans back Boston as best NL hope in pursuit of a world title.

Pittsburg Bostons James Pittsburgs Harmon Pirates Crutcher Davis Boston Adams Mamaux Tyler Clarke Rudolph Braves Perdue St. Louis Cardinals Cochrehan Luque Cottrell Brooklyn Cincinnati Smoky City Lads Ensigm Cottrell Pirate Cooper Beaneaters New York Giants Athletics Pittsburgers

Watertown Clerk Tilden Abbott Dies at Work

Tilden G. Abbott, 65, of 103 Franklin Street Watertown, collapsed from heart failure yesterday afternoon while working in Fox's bakery Somerville. Abbott served four years as Watertown town clerk and was a cashier at the National Bank. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Fox’s Bakery Somerville Tilden G. Abbott Franklin Street Watertown Abbott The National Bank

Seamsters Double Front Overalls at D Arcy Co

Best brown check overalls for seamsters priced at 85 cents. Available at D Arcy and Company located at the corner of Causeway and Lowell streets. Readable details emphasize durable fabric and value.

D’arcy & CO Corner Causeway Lowell Sts

Finals in Boys Track Set for Franklin Field

The boys final track and field meet for junior intermediate and senior divisions will be held today at 2 30 p m on Franklin Field under the Park and Recreation Department.

Franklin Field Park and Recreation Department

Boston Youth Meet Promises Record Championship

The city hosts a large youth athletic meet with nearly 500 boys expected to compete in senior divisions. Top scholastic stars from across Boston vie for gold silver and bronze medals awarded by the city. Mayor Curley will attend and award prizes after the events.

Amon Boston

Two Bases On Intentional Pass Sparks Baseball Debate

The article weighs a proposed rule to let a batter awarded a base on balls advance two bases. Opponents argue it dulls thrills, while supporters say it would balance advantages for pitchers and batters. If adopted, runners on base could score or advance, effectively rewarding a two base contribution in a walk scenario.

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