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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
9
In Los Angeles on July 13 Ad Wolgast overwhelmed champion Battling Nelson across ten rounds. Despite Nelson’s best efforts, Wolgast controlled most exchanges, opening a swelling around Nelson’s eye and delivering the sharper body and head blows throughout the bout.
Brockton blanked New Bedford 8 0 in seven innings and 1 0 in seven in a doubleheader. Finlayson and Hendrickson led Brockton with timely hits while Gilroy and McLane held the mound. Hickman stole second and scored in the late seventh to seal the second-game victory.
Lowell and Fall River played two games in Lowell. In the first game 12 innings, Fall River won as Blanchard weakened late. The second game, seven innings, Lowell defeated Fall River 8 to 2 behind Wood’s pitching and timely hitting.
In Oakley courts second round action none of the matches lingered as fast exchanges defined the day. W A Carl of Noanett defeated J Newell of Winchester after dropping the first set 3-6 then taking the next two 6-3 6-4 to claim the upset in singles.
Lawrence beat Lynn 9 to 6 in a heavy hitting game. Murphy homered inside the grounds and Murphy, O'Brien, Massey and Vinson forged the scoring with multiple runs. McMahon pitched three innings for Lawrence, allowing five runs while Hoff struggled for Lynn.
Haverhill defeated Worcester 9 to 2 in Worcester as heavy batting and home-armor errors favored the visitors. Bradley went 4 for 4 with half the team's hits off Worcester pitching while Merrill hit the longest inside-the-grounds homer of the season.
Eastern Yacht Club fleet skirted Penobscot Bay as thick fog halted racing off Maine islands. After a cruising run to Seguin Island and Sheepscot Bay, the group anchored at Boothbay Harbor for the night with plans to resume 30 mile Penobscot Bay run tomorrow.
Chicago Cubs dominated the second game at South End, shutting out Boston 8 to 0 behind Kroh on the mound. Roy Thomas made a spectacular defense in right field saving several early runs, while Tinker hit a ninth inning homer for Boston in a lop-sided doubleheader.
Johnny Evers shines for Chicago as he opens with a triple and makes a brilliant stop. The Cubs clinch the win behind Mattern while Boston miscues and wild pitches fuel the drama. Attendance 3125.
New York jumped to a strong early lead and beat Cincinnati 8 to 4. Cincinnati squandered chances with at least three costly base running blunders. Devlin starred with two singles a double and a triple showcasing the Giants offense.
The column discusses the Cubs from Chicago lingering near the top despite questions about their steadiness and pitching with Chance possibly steering the team back to form. It notes Mathewson and Brown's pitching feats, Jeffries Johnson Johnson Johnson, and Peter Kelley as Boston club secretary. It previews local sprinters training for St Augustine games and the Shrubb Smallwood running debate with a potential $1000 race bet.
The Boston Yacht Club regatta committee named Ellen as its Quincy cup challenger for races in Quincy Bay next week. Ellen, owned by Charles P. Curtis and built in 1906 from E A Boardman designs, is the only old boat in the event and has shown strong form in the past two years.
Pittsburg dominated Brooklyn as Maddox pitched a complete game shutout allowing four hits. Brooklyn’s runs came on flukes including an intercepted throw and a misplayed plate play. The day also saw J Kustus released to Rochester from Brooklyn.
Mobile Alabama July 13. Pitcher William Lelivelt was sold today to the Detroit American League club by Mobile Southern league. The consideration was 4200 dollars in cash and the exchange of Pitchers Suggs and Allen and Catcher Casey.
Sam Langford of Boston and John Hayes known as Klondike of Chicago boxed six rounds to a draw at the Bijou Theatre Pittsburg. Klondike twice counted nine while Langford was deemed the likely winner though no decision is allowed by law.
Reader asks if untested amateurs may enter the 1915 games at Charlesbank or nearby. Answer confirms openness to young athletes. Also covers scoring rules in a baserunning play and clarifies eligibility in novice races.
WOONSOCKET R I July 13 This was a dark day for favorites in the second days meeting of the Woonsocket track outsiders winning all three events Announcement was made today that Driver Rhoades of the Cannon was fined 50 for laying up three heats in yester days race In the 2 16 trot Nero was the favorite but gave way to Grace Maud Lou Medium the favorite in the 2 27 pace was forced to second place by Thoughtful in three Straight heats while King Allan the favorite was forced to trail Commodore Bingham in the 2 95 trot
Louis defeated Philadelphia 3 to 1 today behind Beebe pitching who held the Quakers to two hits. Konetchy collected three hits, drove in one run and scored twice.
New York July 13 Frank J Egan a Fordham graduate who recently joined the Cincinnati club will be turned over to Montreal for development by Manager Griffith Egan will join the Montreal club next Thursday.
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