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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
8
Thousands attend the North Randall Grand Circuit meeting under fine weather as society figureheads and millionaire owners watch the opening program on Tav ern Steak day. Del Rey wins the Edwards Cup in a highlight event, while Boston Americans and Athletics split their Fenway games.
Ozeron faltered in heat one while Walter Cox led Del Ray from the half. Del Ray pressed by Frank Bogash Jr. wins front in the next heats. Tavern Steaks division sees Toledo horse in victory after fifth heat, Casteldome prevails by a nose in heat one, Eulabel wins heat two, Dago F. claims heat in Fan Patch, Amy dominates third division, Uhian the world champion breaks the track record late while wind hinders performance.
In Seabright New Jersey July 7 lawn tennis ranking matches opened at the Achelis cup. A. S. Dabney of Boston upset Karl H. Behr 3-6 6-3 6-2 while W H Washburn of Harvard beat H. M an 6-2 4-6 6-2. D Little and W J Clothier, former national champions, also won.
Australians defeat United States and Canada team by one wicket in a test at the German Cricket Club grounds. Australia declared at 416 for nine. US and Canada second innings totaled 150. Earlier Australia led with 233 in first innings. visitors posted 90 in the prior week.
At Birmingham Birmingham 10, Mont he Atlanta 12, Memphis 4. Chattanooga Chattanooga 138, News 7.
The Red Sox won the second game after a rough start by Ray Collins in the opener, toppling Connie Mack’s Athletics 4 2, as Eddie Plank was driven from the mound early. Boston split the twin bill with dominant hitting from Hooper Yerkes and Speaker, while Wood and Thomas supported the sweep in the late game. The 13,000 crowd watched Plank exit after two innings as Boston gained momentum en route to victory.
Pitcher Guy Johnson, a rising New England prospect, joins Fall River with strong velocity and control. Born 1891 in Vandalia NL, he started in Clinton Indiana in 1910 and drew scouts from Clark Griffith and Washington. He played for Haverhill before the franchise moved to Fall River.
New York and Washington split a doubleheader in New York. The locals won 5 to 2 in the first game, while the Senators captured the second section. Scoring details include hits, errors, and baserunning summaries for both outings with noted pitchers Fisher Engel Gallia Schulz Boehling Clark and umpires Dineen Egan Fagan.
New York Americans manager Chance announced the sale of first baseman Frank Borton to Jersey City of the International league. He also purchased Jack Knight from Jersey City to fill the first base gap, and released Tom Manley. Knight has starred in the International league this year. Dan Costello moved to Lowell of the New England league.
Announce ment reported today that George McQuillan pitcher for the Columbus club of the American Association was traded to the Pittsburgh National club. The deal became effective immediately, McQuillan previously injured by a bat incident with Claude Rossman. The Columbus club receives Ferry and two players from Pittsburgh. one Pittsburg player remains undisclosed.
St. Louis pounded three Detroit pitchers for a 10 to 5 victory. The Browns scored early and built a lead as they defeated the Tigers at home. Strong hitting propelled St. Louis past Detroit, with no major incidents reported.
EriePenn July 7 The local interstate team defeated the Cleveland Americans 3 to 2. Dave Gregg pitched for Cleveland while manager Birmingham played center field for the first time in two months. Cleveland had an error and a late rally with two runs in the final frames.
The South Bostons, a semi professional team, have no game for Saturday July 12 and seek fast semi pro opponents in the state. Interested teams include United Shoe Lynnhurst Maples of Salem Progressives of Beverly and Carter A A Henry J Egan at 4 Newman Street South Boston Mags Tel South Boston 1096 after 5 30 pm.
Match recaps show Holyoke defeated New Haven 7 to 3 at Holyoke and Hartford beat New London 3 to 0 at Hartford Spring Field. An additional quiet note references a player named Waban and a cryptic score of 9. The fragmentary text mentions prigsprost and Pittefield, offering little verifiable context.
Providence Providence 7 Baltimore 6 Buffalo 2 over Buffalo Toronto. Rochester Montreal 8 to 2 Rochester. Newark Newark 2 Jersey City 1.
In North Haven Maine on July 7 the Eastern Yacht Club events saw the sloop Corello NI. win the Plant trophy and the schooner Elena take the Maxwell cup after a whole-sail southwest reach contest. Six boats competed and the fleet then anchored in the North Haven roadstead as summer visitors from Boston enjoyed harborside activities. The cruise resumes tomorrow with a run toward Eggemoggin Reach and a finish at Pumpkin Island.
Charles H. Metz of the Metz Company received a telegram from his son Walter describing a rough run from Boston to Minneapolis. The message notes McGann leaving Chicago at 8:30, a poor pilot causing a 10 mile detour, two punctures, and delays on Illinois roads, but ends with the car running well and the crew feeling fine.
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