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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1913
Page
8
Under a brisk north-northwest wind and rough seas 14 yachts from the Boston Yacht Club raced from Peaks Island to the Kennebec River mouth while the rest of the fleet went to Bath and anchored near the Kennebec Yacht Club.
Strong ebb and heavy seas off Pond Island disrupted the yacht race. Leading boats were slowed by towing and a late finish order, with Norma II gaining lead in Class B after Velella dropped from contention. Vera III won Class Bar Harbor 31-footers, while Shawmut and Golden Rod failed to finish their classes.
Runor appears to be the favored successor to William F. Garcelon as Harvard graduate manager of athletics, with recent developments supporting the shift away from Paul Withington’s name.
As Garcelon's term ends, Harvard alumni figure Withington as likely successor. He is pursuing medical studies at Harvard and already served as Garcelon's aide, giving him familiarity with the system. His brother Lothrop led the 1910 varsity football team, and Paul Withington excelled in football, rowing, wrestling, and swimming, enhancing his candidacy.
In Cincinnati on July 14 Dick Gilbert of Denver won the decision over Mike Schreck of Reading in a fast 15 round boxing contest before the largest summer crowd.
Milwaukee outfielder Larry Chappelle, a .350 batting sensationalist, sold to the Chicago White Sox for cash and a catcher to be named. President Comiskey called him the highest priced player ever purchased and declined to disclose the cash figure.
Detroit wins a high scoring game 9 to 8 over Philadelphia to complete a three game streak. Crawford storms the day with two singles a double and a triple driving in five runs. Cobb is ejected in the ninth after arguing a play ruled foul by umpire Hildebrand.
Washington defeated Cleveland 4 to 3 in the ninth inning on Turner s error McBride s triple and Ainsmith s sacrifice fly. Three Washington pitchers held Cleveland to three hits while Cleveland benefited from six walks and a Morgan error.
Chicopee July 14 Johnny Gallant won a decision over Bobby Wilson the Canadian lightweight champion in ten rounds at the Chicopee Athletic Club Gallant pressed the attack throughout the bout in a show described as aggressive The semi final between Young Sandow and Willie Green of Boston ended in a draw after eight rounds with Boyo Raymond of Holyoke and Jack Smith of Boston also fighting to a four round draw
Secretary Cooper of the New England League announces schedule shifts for better guarantees. Fall River games move to Lowell Worcester and Portland with specific days assigned. today’s game moves to Lowell. New Bedford match moved to Worcester.
Hugh Duffy, veteran baseball figure, revitalized Portland in the New England league by instilling hustling play and drawing big crowds. His career spanned Chicago White Stockings, Boston teams, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Providence, and the White Sox, with a peak batting average in 1894 atop the NL.
Tonight at the Revere Beach Oval a match sprint pits Frank Kramer, termed the king of speed riders, against Australian Al fred Goulette whose season on the track has drawn sensational notices. Goulette faces a tough challenge outriding the Past Orange cyclist with the evening also featuring a three cornered motor race alongside amateur and pro events.
T W Ragan of Springfield says 2000 Maranville backers will ride special trains to Boston for the game on July 19. Springfield plan includes a parade led by the Second Regiment Band forming at Copley Square. Mayor Dennison and Boston Mayor Fitzgerald are expected to attend.
St Louis defeated New York 11 to 1 as Baumgardner pitched seven solid innings and Schmidt closed. Williams and Caldwell contributed key hits while Peckinpaugh scored for New York on a late inning rally.
New York July 14. National League president Thomas J. Lynch announces no changes to the league umpire staff for the season. He defends the umpires amid criticism from some club owners and says the officiating has been as good as in the past four years.
Chicago July 14 Rebel Russell, the new king of the South Side, held the Red Sox to one hit across nine innings. Only one man reached third base as he displayed efficient southpaw control against the world champions.
Foster struggles as Boston musters only five first-base touches while Chicago’s Russell shatters Boston with 18 hits through seven innings. Bodie Collins and team execute key plays, including a squeeze bunt and a double steal, sealing an 8-0 Chicago win.
Chicago reports President McAleer announced no change in Red Sox management this year. Stahl holds a two year contract and will remain manager through the season. Future leadership next year is undecided and will be determined after season end.
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