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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1919
Page
9
At the mid season mark two Western teams the Cincinnati Nationals and the Chicago Americans jumped into the lead in their leagues last week. They meet weaker Eastern teams next week and have a chance to gain on their New York rivals who face stronger opposition.
Cincinnati surged to the lead with double wins over Pittsburgh and a series of victories against Philadelphia and St. Louis. New York recovered to split series with Washington and beat Philadelphia, with Ring and Cooper shining for Cincinnati and Pittsburgh respectively. Ruth tied the AL home run record with his 11th as Boston and Chicago pressed for position.
Fine summer weather lured hundreds of thousands to beaches and parks. Ravere Beach drew an estimated 130,000 people while Nantasket boats ran at capacity. City beaches and parks were crowded as people traveled by car or canoe, with higher fares likely reducing women and children numbers. Weather bureau forecast continued fair weather.
Chicago July 13 Tennis stars from outside Chicago joined play in the ninth annual clay court championships opened yesterday. William T. Tilden Jr from Philadelphia and William M. Johnston of San Francisco won easily in early rounds. H S Washell of Brooklyn defeated Evan Rees of Dallas. Singles continue elimination with 36 matches played. doubles start tomorrow. women's events begin Tuesday.
Williams of Philadelphia defeated K. S. Miller of Chicago 6-2 6-0 while S. H. Voshell of Brooklyn beat Harold Forster of Chicago 6-2 6-2. In the third round William T. Tilden Jr of Philadelphia toppled H. F. Vories Jr of the University of Chicago 6-0 6-3.
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey left Chicago for Los Angeles as his claimed headquarters for a Western tour. Manager Jack Kearns pressed for exhibition contracts with promoters while Dempsey dismissed theatrical work as tiresome and insisted foreign challengers must come to America. He and Kearns also defended the Willard fight ending in the third round and disputed the towel signals.
FARIS July 13 Bob Martin heavy weight champion of the American Expeditionary Force and winner of the inter allied championship at Pershing Stadium issues a challenge to the winner of the Carpentier Dick Smith bout. If denied a match he plans to return to America to pursue Jack Dempsey.
The Commercial A C plans a Friday show featuring Young Jack Johnson versus Dan Porky Flynn in 12 rounds from West End. Billie Sullivan faces Joe O Connell in eight rounds, Billie Holbrooke battles Young Brown in six rounds, and Young Reagan meets Flash Rogers in six rounds from North End.
The New York Sun laments that the two Philadelphia clubs are nuisances and in need of ownership changes. It accuses them of relying on cheap talent while other clubs invest real money to build teams, calling both clubs the joke nines of their circuits.
North Randall track in Cleveland hosts robust opening week for Grand Circuit harness racing with top-condition horses and fast miles. Notable wins include Walter Cox and Frank Dewey in Edwards Stake, while Teviston and other Walnut Hall teamsters show early Grand Circuit form. A Readville breeders meeting is slated July 17 with 25 of 44 Lexington stakes entries produced by record mares.
Morning and afternoon races by Annisquam Yacht Club featured 12 yachts in birds and catboats on Ipswich Bay. Osprey led at the line by two seconds over Squab, with Catnip finishing 22 seconds behind second. a five mile afternoon resail saw Catchup win by 15 seconds over Catspaw, Copycat third amid tide effects.
Cleveland beat Washington 5 to 4 in the third game of the series. Cleveland pulled a late lead after Gill contained the Indians offense while Washington tied the score. A pivotal triple steal with two out in the eighth by Wambsganss scored the winning run.
From Arlington on Massachusetts Avenue the Middlesex Sportsman's Association will start Tuesday at 9 A.M. for their annual outing at Applecrest Farm, Walter Farmer’s Hampton Falls estate, a 60 mile car trip each way. A clam bake and fish dinner prepared by a noted chef awaits on arrival. outing proceeds rain or shine.
It seems that Al Wieckland, former Brave, is not making a terrific hit as a member of the Yankees. Miller Hug ging snared the young man in a fashion that he doubtless considered smart, but it yet remains to be seen that anything was put over on anyone. Anyway Al hasn't annoyed any pitchers by his batting to date.
A handicap versus bogey contest is planned at Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights next Saturday afternoon. The fifth round of the trophy tournament must be completed. any matches not played will be forfeited.
Perhaps Cincinnati will win the pennant this year after a five year cycle of different winners. The Eastern circuit has rotated champions with Atlanta in 1914, Philadelphia 1915, Brooklyn 1916, New York 1917, Chicago 1918, and Garry Herrmann predicts Cincinnati for 1919, implying a pennant pole for the Cardinals by 1921.
The piece notes Branch Rickey is called a Sunday school manager because he avoids Sundays. It reflects that many National League umpires are ready to testify the Cardinals sometimes misbehave, with mention of St. Louis player Bill Dineen who could become an umpire.
John Wesley Coombs escaped from Philadelphia and earned praise from fellow scouts for aiding the discovery that a baseball club cannot be run on gas and empty promises. He is thanked for lifting a heavy burden.
Browns capitalize with late rallies to take both games. Highlights include two-base hits from Walker Burns Williams and a Dugan stolen base. Pitchers Kinney and Sotheron mix in several outs with multiple walks and a double play from Dugan to Witt to Burns.
Francis Ourmet, recent national champion, wins the State championship at Winchester after a kiss of encouragement from his wife. He tees off for the final hole needing a strong finish and drives a one under par to seal victory, delivering a dramatic comeback after a long layoff while in service.
Tyrus contributed a late rally as Boland delivered in the ninth with two outs and the tying run scoring. Lewis doubled, Pipp tripled, Bodie stole, and Peckin Young Pipp produced key sacrifices. Ainsmith to Bush and Pratt to Pipp turned double plays while Shawkey issued five walks and Roland eight. Shawkey struck out four and Roland two.
The Massachusetts Golf Association junior title event begins Wednesday at the Country Club and runs through Friday. Three leading contenders are Nat Lovell of Brae Burn Eddie Lowery of Woodland and Roger Phillips of Chestnut Hill. Lovell 18 Phillips 17 and Lowery 16 are noted as the standout prospects. Lovell and Phillips qualified in the State amateur at Winchester last week while Lowery missed by two strokes.
Indianapolis split with Louisville 4 8 in the doubleheader with 4 2 and 2 1 wins. St Paul beat Milwaukee 7 1 and 6 5 in two games. Columbus defeated Toledo 1 6 in the first game and 5 6 in the second. Kansas City and Minneapolis games incomplete with references to other cities in the seventh season.
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