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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
12
A Detroit Tigers mascot black cat and a Philadelphia Phillies red fox travel with teams on tour to boost luck. The piece suggests teams may rely on animal mascots to drive success if hotels allow widespread animal entourages rather than relying on players’ on field performance.
In Wimbledon, Mavrogordato of Great Britain defeated Max Decugis of France in three sets 6-1 7-5 7-3 to clinch Britain’s win in the Davis Cup preliminary round. Parke then beat Max Germot in straight sets to seal the overall victory for Britain as they head to Boston for the final rounds.
Lynn city council heard a petition from the Lynn Lodge of Elks seeking permission for a Sunday baseball game in Lynn between the Boston and Detroit clubs of the American League to aid Salem fire sufferers. No admission would be charged and all contributions would be voluntary. The matter was referred to the city solicitor for legal review. A pair of clergymen attended last night’s meeting to protest the proposal.
Rain halted today’s Davis Cup test matches at Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club N J as Maurice E McLoughlin and Thomas C Bundy arrived from California. Their presence brings together all players with a chance of being named to defend the international trophy.
In a 12 round Arena bout Matty Baldwin of Charlestown defeated Gilbert Gallant of Chelsea to reclaim the New England lightweight title. Baldwin dominated late rounds while Gallant faced penalties for low blows as 5000+ fans watched. The semi final saw Eddie Flynn vs Walter Butler, both eight rounds, with honors even.
Dissension in baseball ranks ruined teams and Hal Chase’s move from the White Sox to the Federal League spurred Chicago’s late surge. The piece weighs Chase’s conflicts with managers Chance McGraw and Stallings, his impact on clubs, and the value of discipline in maintaining harmony.
In Utica New York on July 14 EB McCormick the Pacific coast interscholastic champion was defeated in straight sets by Harry Greenough of Boston who had earlier beaten Eaton of Harvard and Garland of Pittsburg. Greenough won 6-2 6-3 on the Yahnundasis Golf Club courts as the central New York championship progressed.
A reader notes that not pushing the bulb far enough back creates a dark round shadow in the center of the bright road light, reducing visibility ahead.
In a July sun soaked game Hubbard Perdue earned a 3 to 2 win for the Cardinals over the Braves. George Tyler pitched well but suffered repeated misplays and a late rally by St Louis featured a two base hit by Roche and a pivotal double by Riggert driving in the decisive runs.
Georges Carpentier the French champion arrived in London to prepare for his 20 round heavyweight bout with American Gunboat Smith at Olympia on Thursday. A large crowd greeted the French boxer as he stepped from the train.
At Charing Cross Carpentier sparked a massive crowd as thousands of Singlishmen and Frenchmen blocked the Strand to glimpse the champion. Carpentier spoke of a hard fight with Gunboat Smith while Smith boasted his punch and training as 20,000 are expected to attend the bout.
London July 14 Jack Johnson visited Harrow to see Smith on the last day of training. He expressed confidence Smith would prove the winner and be fit to fight any contender in the world. Carpentier and Smith will rest tomorrow. Americans are betting on Smith.
Two six inch square hardwood blocks joined by two small bolts and wing nuts form a simple clamp. This device can compress a tube labeled meugh Patel on Janes Tube, offering a compact securing tool.
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