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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
7
In Cleveland on August 27 the Indians defeated the Red Sox 4 to 3. Vean Gregg started for Boston but the Sox lost despite outhitting the Indians two to one. The game opened a series with Cleveland claiming the win.
Cleveland defeats Boston 4 to 3 as Joe Wood cannot throw effectively. Gregg starts for Boston but falters, while Graney Kirke and Smith spark the Indians with timely hits. Speaker and Hooper pace the Red Sox, but Lewis drives in two in a late rally that falls short.
Washington wins the first game of the series against St. Louis 3 to 1. Moeller hits a three-base double and contributes to a five-run fifth inning as Harper struggles for St. Louis. Howard and Lavan spark a late double steal that prevents a shutout.
Miller's bases loaded homer in the eighth keyed St Louis 11 Brooklyn 7. Huggins also went deep for St Louis as five pitchers worked amid a flurry of hits. Brooklyn rallied late but fell short as Dodger defense struggled and St Louis pulled away in the eighth inning.
Local clubs chase NL leadership as Phillies clinch top spot by defeating the Cinco Reds. Robins stumble, boosting Phillies’ grip while Braves slip. Hank O Day returns as umpire praised by locals and fans. Talks of A A U leadership and amateur foresters events fill out a busy sports scene with travel notes and upcoming competitions.
Column questions whether all World Series games must be in Boston if both Braves and Red Sox win pennants and recalls a double header where Tyler started and was pulled, leading to a B win. It asks when Caledonian Labor Day entries close and if a high jump is on the program. Details list contact names and addresses for entry submissions.
St Louis beat Kansas City in a thirteen inning opener as Drake tripled in the 13th and scored on Packard's wild pitch. Crandall Groom Watson Chapman and Cullop Packard Brown pitched for the teams in a long extra inning game.
Pittsburg wins 3 2 after Hendrix falters in eighth allowing three hits and two runs. Kenetchy and Kelley deliver hits in the ninth while O Connors sacrifice fly brings in the decisive run. Batteries Allen Barger O'Connor for Pittsburg Hendrix Smith for Chicago.
National and regional leagues list games including New York at Detroit and Cleveland, Philadelphia at Chicago, Washington at St Louis, Cincinnati at Boston, and Brooklyn versus Pittsburgh in two games. Other matchups feature Chicago at New York, St Louis at Philadelphia, and federal listings Brooklyn at Buffalo. New England and Colonial circuits show city pairings like Lewiston at Fitchburg and New Bedford at New Haven with multiple games in two-match sets.
William Johns a rookie third baseman from Columbus scores the deciding run in the ninth as the White Sox defeat the Athletics 3 to 2. The late surge gives the team the win in a tight game.
Cincinnati Reds arrive at Braves Field for a three game series with the Atlanta Braves this afternoon. Despite a recent slump against Philadelphia the Reds are viewed as a tough opponent, with Manager Stallings stressing they cannot be taken lightly.
Montreal defeats Harrisburg 5 3 in game one and 4 3 in seven innings, after Buffalo, Richmond and Providence results. Toronto beats Buffalo 5 4 in 10 innings.
Leonard F Leighton and Waldo Sutcliffe meet in the class A championship singles semi final at the Arlington Heights Tennis Club on the club courts this afternoon. The other semi final between A M Brew and Charles H Bunker is scheduled for Saturday September 4. The winners play for the club championship cup on Labor Day.
The Sunday Post features the Van Loons in its Doings column noting they remain a constant source of humor. The piece emphasizes their enduring popularity and sharp comic wit.
In a New England League game played in Manchester New Hampshire Lewiston beat Manchester 2 to 0. Lewiston plated runs on hits off Reiger in the second and third innings as Reed and Torphy starred defensively and offensively. Tuero kept Manchester's batters in check throughout the game.
Moulton and Parker lead Lowell with eight runs on offense as Lynn fails to score. Munn adds two three base hits while Lynch Barrows and Stimpson steal bases. Green and Martin split pitching duties with Green striking out seven and Martin six. Aubrey umpired a game lasting one hour 11 minutes 50 seconds.
In Hartford on August 27 Brockton led 5 3 after nine. Hartford scored three in their half of the ninth to win 6 5. Key players included Gaudette Gillooly Murray Speraw and Whitehouse with several offensive plays and errors noted.
Springfield defeated Pawtucket 1 to 0 as Miller delivered a two bagger for the game's lone run. The Aug. 27 contest stood tight with pitching limiting both sides.
New Haven bats through strong pitching for a 5 to 3 victory over New Bedford. Frasier nails a three base hit, Lied and Frasier drive in two, with Walsh and Phenix adding two base hits apiece. Walsh fans five, McLeod fans nine as Hickman Jiggs Clancy steal bases.
The day’s results include Cleveland beating Milwaukee 7 to 6, Minneapolis defeating Indianapolis 3 to 0, and Kansas City edging Columbus 3 to 2 in ten innings. Louisville outlasted St Paul 9 to 8 in ten innings.
In the 12th inning with two out, Aston singled and scored on Duggan's hit to give Fitchburg a 6 5 victory over Worcester. Keegan and Robinson led Worcester in scoring with two runs each, while Duggan and Cooney contributed key plays for Fitchburg.
J G Vincent of Packard Motor Car Company travels through New England in a Twin Six. The Consolidated Car Company of Detroit completes Abbott Motor Company debt settlement. Chalmers Six- seven passenger model sets sales records with two trainloads shipped to New York. Goodyear employees in the National Guard attend Yellow Springs camp with full pay support.
The Dorchester Catholic League presents Saturday games featuring St Ann’s vs St Stephen’s at Neponset Playground with Jordan and Chinchilla as pitchers for St Stephen’s and Murray catching. St Ambrose vs St Margaret’s venue pending with Walsh and Marley on the mound and Galvin and O’Brien catching. St Mark’s vs St Peter’s on Town Field with Win Duffy and Wentworth on the mound and Cunningham and Dumphy catching.
League report lists games with results including Atlanta 9 Nashville 2 Chattanooga 2 New Orleans 0 Birmingham 2 Memphis 0 second game Birmingham 4 Memphis 8 to innings Mobile 4 Little Rock 1.
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