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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
15
Boston gains leads but missed chances hamper offense as Joe Wood and Duffy Lewis falter in field. Charles Hall delivers a clutch pitching performance for Philadelphia, guiding the Athletics to a narrow win over Boston with strong defense and late innings resistance.
Boston opened with runs on hits by Hooper and Lewis but Wood settled the mound as Philadelphia kept a steady response. Wood’s two-base hit plus Hooper sacrifice and Yerkes single produced Boston’s first run while Derrick, Lapp, Plank and Oldring kept the Mack men scoring. Speaker stole second and scored on Gardner’s bunt in the eighth before Boston went out in order in the ninth.
Boston scores in the first as Hooper drives in a run and Speaker hits a three base blast to take a lead. The Athletics answer with a late surge but Hall shuts them down as Boston holds on for the win. Strunk and Speaker spark the offense for Philadelphia with key hits but Boston’s late hitting seals the game.
The Boston National League club yesterday signed pitcher William Brady formerly of the Indianapolis club and released Gilbert Whitehouse the young catcher signed about a month ago. Hub Perdue will meet President Ward to decide his future with the club.
Washington defeated New York in a double header, taking the morning game 12 to 5 and the afternoon 12 to 1. Cashion was effective in the first game and McBride's fielding featured. Groom excelled in the afternoon with Morgan and Gandil making sensational plays.
Washington defeats New York in a straightforward win as the game unfolds with clear advantage for the home side. Key players contribute scoring and defense to secure a comfortable victory.
In Chicago on July 4, the morning game ended 2 to 1 in favor of Chicago. The afternoon contest saw Cleveland score six runs in the first off pitcher Mogridge and Jordan, leading 9 to 0 before Chicago tallied three in the eighth and one in the ninth to avoid a shutout.
George Mullin pitched a no hit no run game against St. Louis in Detroit this afternoon 7 to 0. Six visitors reached first base five by walks and one on an error marking the first no hitter here since September 26 1905 when Frank Smith did the feat.
Fall River wins 7 to 1 over New Bedford in a morning contest. Walsh Merrill Weaver and Hagan score for Fall River. Hagan hits two for New Bedford along with Rose as a bright baserunner. Davis?
Medford and surrounding towns enjoyed a full athletic day with events on the common and aquatic contests on the Mystic River. Highlights included 100 and 440 yard dashes, pole vault, shot put, various open handicap races, swimming races, and a balloon ascent. Notable winners included J A Gibson, L C Mitchell, Fred Cosgrove, M A O Connor, FF Osgood, J Halfenstein, and F W Hobbs among others with band concerts throughout the day.
Chicago wins 2 to 1 over Cleveland in morning action as Rath and Collins drive in the first inning and two errors aid the White Sox.
Detroit defeated St. Louis 9 to 3 as Cobb and Austin homered. Baumgartner allowed eight hits through five innings while Brown gave up two in eight. Vitt Cobb Moriarty stole bases, and Detroit left five on base.
In Brockton on July 4 Lawrence beat the Brockton leaders 2 1 in eight innings in a pitching duel between Upham and Hoff. The game ended at 11 30 to allow the teams to catch trains for Lawrence. Fielding by Smith and Sullivan was notable.
Lawrence defeated Brockton 8 to 3 after four Lawrence home runs including two by Layster. MWeating pitched a steady complete game for the win.
Results show Gertrude F. Gibson dominates the 440 and Margaret Harrington wins the one mile. Marion H. Gibson places in several events while the M. B. C. crews sweep club and relay races including standing paddling and hand paddling.
Abe Attell showed perfect form in Tacoma defeating Eddie Marino in a ten round bout. Attell landed four solid blows to Marino's one in close infighting, signaling clear superiority.
Delaney's sixth inning passed ball allowed the lone Fall River run in a 1-0 victory over New Bedford. Pitcher Wormwood struck out 10 for Fall River while Swormstedt fanned two for New Bedford in a pitcher duel at the neutral site.
Haverhill used three Lowell pitchers to win 14 to 9 in Lowell after a batting carnival. Notable: Court‑ney, Carney, Young, Cross, Pratt and White led runs. Perkins and Courtney hit home runs. several two and three base hits highlighted the scoring surge. Umpire Bannon presided as time reached 1 hour 56 minutes.
Worcester bunched hits off Warrington as Lynn flubbed base running and defense. Nye starred in the field as Worcester won 8 to 2 in the morning game at Lynn.
Lynn overcame a seven run deficit to beat Worcester 9 to 7. Worcester jumped ahead with five runs in the third and Lynn rallied with 12 batters in the seventh inning to plate seven. Key hits included Crum and Wilson each with two bases and Nye and Weeden with three bases.
In Henley on Thames Australia’s Sydney Rowing Club defeated Toronto’s Argonaut Rowing Club by a length and a quarter in a Grand Challenge Cup heat. The winning time was minutes 4 seconds.
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