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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1919

Page

12

Hooper Power Drives Red Sox as World Series Talk Swirls

Baseball notes from Chicago emphasize Harry Hooper’s hot streak with a .270 average in 13 games and flawless fielding. Detroit and Chicago rival teams loom for the pennant while remaining matchups shape the rest of the season.

Red Sox Hooper Ruth Frank Schulte Sister of St. Louis Sisler Groh Burns Giants Cutshaw Pittsburg Cobb Thorpe Braves Cravath Roush

All Is Even In New York Boston Yard Series

The series stands 50-50 after a Fenway Park game Saturday. A strong turnout reflected the attention as both sides prepare for the rubber match with high expectations for big league trim and drama.

Fenway Park

Red Sox Return to Fenway After Braves Field Run

Two more days of baseball at Braves Field feature the Cubs ending their stretch at the expense of Stallings' team before the Red Sox return to Fenway Park for the next series.

Braves Field Cubs Red Sox Fenway Park

Red Sox hopes fade as pitching woes deepen for 1919 team

The Red Sox face a grim bid for first division as pitching collapses, especially Sam Jones poor six start run, hurts a lineup that otherwise scores runs and shows improved fielding. Upcoming series with Athletics and Yankees spotlight Carl Mays amid fan hostility.

Kloby echoes and Lawrence purse rumors loom over boxing

Roxbury calm belies talk of Kloby Corcoran seeking mayoral leverage while a boxing buzz swirls in Lawrence. Fans anticipate Kloby versus Jack Britton for welterweight crown as promoters circle after the Shevlin Kirby clash. New England A A U events draw praise and debate on novice status and sprinting feats.

Lawrence Tommy Kloby) Corcoran Kloby Jack Britton

BoxING GOSSIP From the Ring Across Mexico and Boston

Boxing notes report Tumbling Tom Cowler and Jack Johnson touring Mexico for exhibition bouts with plans to fight soon. Jack Britton and Mike O Dowd loom large as champions amid vaudeville tours and strong challengers. Johnny Dundee refuses a Britt bout while Benny Walger may collide with him in Boston. Joe Leonard signs to fight George Lavigne on Labor Day. The Fenway A C event at Park Riding Academy features Young Jake Ahearn versus Johnny Wilson with Jimmy Gardner as referee amid debate over officials.

Mexico Tom Cowler Jack Johnson Tom John Artha Mexico City Jack Jack Britton O'Dowd Mike Johnny Dundee Frankie Young” Britt New England Phil Glassman Philadelphia Dundee Britt Benny Walger Armory A. A Cchanics Boston Byern Joe Leonard Brook Kid Koster New Orleans Silvey Burns Leonard George Lavigne Newport R. L Jimmy Gardner Jake Ahearn Johnny Wilson Fenway A. A. Up Park Joe McCarthy Ahearn Jerry Moore South Boston Charlestown Gardner

Fool Em Ball: Indian Pitcher Classics Slippery Elm Trick

Indian pitcher Jasper, nicknamed Fool Em Ball, claims copyright on his method. He reportedly buys slippery elm from a drug store and applies it to the ball before pitching, shouting Fool em ball. The tactic is described as a humorous, self claimed technique with little risk of infringement.

Hi Jasper

Pat Moran Reds Seen Stoking Pennant Dream

Critics tired of waiting for Pat Moran to spark the Reds grow hopeful as Moran’s lineup shows signs of national pennant potential. The murmurs rise that Cincinnati could contend this season.

Pat Moran Reds Pat

Comeback for Local Athletes at New England Champs

Three former champions returned to form at the Tech Field during the New England athletic championships last Saturday. Several others came close, leaving rivals with little chance for victory and reviving local hopes.

New England Athletic Tech Field Billy Hayes Notre Dame Een St. John's The Western College Hayes Tech

Comeback Year for Athletes Postwar Glory and Records

The piece highlights Harry Barwise’s 6 feet 2 inch high jump comeback surpassing Walter Whalen and setting a New England mark. Mare Wright vaults 12 feet 434 inches and resumes form after the war. Harold Weeks returns to peak running with a 15 50 for 3 miles. Others like John Lawler and Irving Howe also figure in a broad revival of athletics this season.

Harry Barwise Harry Har Walter Whalen New England Wright Harvard New Englands Army Kep John Lawler Irving Howe Tom Lilly

Prince invited to Gold Cup races by Detroit Yacht Club

The Prince of Wales, touring Canada, has been invited to attend the Gold Cup races beginning today as the guest of the Detroit Yacht Club. Commodore A A Schantz extended the invitation. The prince enjoys water sports and yachts, and is noted as a skilled skipper.

Detroit Yacht Club Prince of Wales Canada Commodore A. A. Schantz Prince

Mack Offers Two Players for Binghamton Pitcher Martin

Connie Mack of the Athletics has offered $2000 and two players for William Martin the leading International southpaw of Binghamton. The Boston Red Sox have offered $5000 for Martin and the Washington Americans have opened negotiations.

Connie Mack Athletics William Martin Binghamton Boston Red Sox Martin Washington Americans

Connie Mack on the Phillies and pennant talk in a mock call

An anonymous radio caller insults Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics in a fictitious phone bit set in a booth. The exchange mocks team, payroll, and performance as the caller taunts Mack while predicting last place and bankruptcy.

White Sox widen gap with 4 1 win over Yankees

Chicago stretched its lead over Detroit to six games by beating New York 4 to 1 as Boston beat Detroit in 11 innings. Strong defense backed timely hitting, Williams allowed several hard hits, and a late defensive slip by Chicago briefly endangered the shutout in the third inning.

Detroit Chicago Tiger Ruether Sallee White Sox Cicotte Williams New York Tigers Boston

Caldwell's thunderbolt game ends with Cleveland win

Ray Caldwell pitched a final game for Cleveland as they defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1. The contest featured two passes a sacrifice an infield out and an error by Dugan. A sudden thunderbolt struck near the stands causing a momentary panic before Caldwell, knocked down briefly, recovered and continued pitching.

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