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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1915
Page
12
Boston bats overpower Walter Johnson in a doubleheader, with Shore dominating in relief and Janvrin, Barry and Speaker delivering key hits. Johnson Texan-era struggles, crowd-pleasing plays, and sharp Boston defense wrap a decisive Red Sox victory effort.
Washington managed two runs in the two games at Fenway Park this season. The Senators were shut out in their first visit, then again in the next two. Moeller hit safely and stole, Foster and Shanks found hits, and Milan's throw to McBride produced a near-miss on a double steal. No other scoring occurred as both teams failed to capitalize.
Moeller advances on a bunt theft and Gandil fanned as Boston shows grit at the cliff. Hooper counters with Shanks sent back, Janvrin and Speaker spark wild hits, a perfect Shanks throw halting a third base surge. Washington scores once amid shaky battery work and errant throws.
American League features Washington at Boston in a two game set. Philadelphia visits New York and Detroit plays Cleveland while Chicago travels to St. Louis.
National League games include Boston at Brooklyn in two games and New York at Philadelphia. Chicago visits Pittsburg while New Bedford hosts New Haven and other Colonial League tilts occur across New England and Federal Leagues with several city matchups.
Boston wins a slugfest as Johnson struggles and Gardner, Henry, and Speaker spark a late rally. Boston scores multiple in the second, fifth, and ninth innings while Philadelphia defenses falter, with Moeller and Foster keying the defense and Williams turning a crucial double play. Attendance reaches 12,331 as Boston takes the game.
Old-time athletic champions and sport followers prepare for the annual outing at Sunset Farm Holliston next Sunday. Secretary Ed McGrath and George W Brown lead the committee and expect about 300 attendees at the festive board and afternoon entertainment.
Delegations from Worcester Providence Marlboro Natick North Adams Lynn Beverly Milford and many New England towns plan a march from Holliston to the grave of Mike Murphy the famed old-time trainer. The Old-Timers will lay a special wreath and acknowledge assistants as they ride the marathon route to Sunset Farm. Members must arrange tickets with Treasurer George W. Brown by Friday.
Philadelphia Athletics won their third straight in the series by a 7 to 4 victory over the New York club. Thomas Knowlson, debuting in the majors from Ridgeway Pennsylvania, pitched poorly at times but excelled in key moments. Fourteen Yankees left on base as McHale exited after the third inning amid four defensive errors.
In the first game Rochester defeated Toronto 6 to 1, and in the second game Buffalo beat Montreal 4 to 0 while Rochester won 6 to 1 against Toronto. No other games are scheduled.
Atlanta beat New Orleans 4 0 in the first game and New Orleans won 3 0 in the second, both seven innings by agreement. Birmingham edged Mobile 5 4. No other games scheduled.
An Old Timers committee last calls delinquents who have not mailed their assessment for the Holliston outing next Sunday. All intendants should have dues sent to George W. Brown of the B A A by Friday evening.
The champion grappler, besieged by offers from promoters nationwide, declines further switch to the mat game. Dr. Peet selects an All-Collegiate eight from Yale Cornell and Stanford. Pat Ryan, Irish American A C hammer thrower, sets a 62 feet 4 inch iron ball mark at Celtic Park. Irish officials urged to follow rules after a prior hammer record dispute.
Chicago triumphs 12 to 2 as Cook lasts 3 innings surrendering 8 hits. E Collins Felsch Fournier Pratt J Collins collect two-base hits and Fournier homers. St Louis errors and multiple pitchers yield two runs for the visitors.
Announcement for Cathedral parish games on July 17 at South End grounds includes an open handicap program with 100, 220, 440 yards, SS yards, one and three mile runs plus high jump and shot put. Entries close July 12 with T A Callahan Charlesbank Gymnasium West End.
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