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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
12
Considerable money changed hands at Myopia yesterday in the first of three professional golf matches between Patrick Doyle of Myopia and Thomas Kerrigan of Dedham. Kerrigan won the long match on Doyle’s home course, upsetting home players and dampening their bankrolls.
Tickets are unavailable for a free Harvard Stadium meet organized by Colonel George Billings of the B A A to challenge world marks in the mile and 440 yard hurdles with Norman Taber and Bill Meanix leading a strong handicap field. A 100 yard dash with Irving Howe and others adds star power as officials including Pooch Donovan Johnnie Mack Keane Fitzpatrick and Sid Peet ensure precise timing.
The Red Sox face Cleveland with two chances to gain the lead in the American League. A victory here would place Boston atop the standings, while the White Sox head to Philadelphia.
Kerrigan defeats Doyle 1 up after 37 holes in a 162 parity match that required an extra hole. Kerrigan led, fought back, and sealed victory on the 37th hole with Doyle missing a 4-yard putt while Kerrigan reached the green in two. The two will meet again at the Dedham Hunt Club on August 16 in the return leg.
A sequence of scores shows Atlanta 2, Little Rock 9, Memphis 2, Mobile 1, New Orleans 6, Chattanooga 8, Birmingham 7, Nashville 3, indicating varied results across the region.
Veteran Chelsea cyclist Jimmy Moran will open his season at the Revere cycle track tomorrow night facing George Wiley Emer Collins and Bobby Walthour in a 30 mile motor paced race.
Jimmy just finished a successful Chicago racing series, showing strong form. Windy City manager offered contract renewal, but Jimmy chose to stay closer to home. Tomorrow night, Revere fans anticipate Willie Turville versus Pat Logan in a best two of three heats. Manager Butler holds rematch talks for Victor Lmnart and Leon Didier, with Didier still sidelined by a fractured collarbone and Lmnart reluctant over a $1000 prize.
Walter Lake won the first 7 mile cross country run under the Chelsea Y M C A boys department. He finished in 1 hour from 2 15 to 3 15 with Earl Green second and Clifton Morrison third as 20 starters competed under W C Boyd and D F Eaton.
The L Street Swimming Club elected Gus Wise as president Jeremiah J McNamara as vice president and Fred Mardo as secretary and treasurer A total of 28 new members joined including Cecilia Friedburg noted for swimming from Revere Beach to Graves Light last summer The club plans two novice races on July 24 and a big Charlestown Bridge to Boston Light race on July 26 Friedburg will attempt to swim to the Light on July 25 starting an hour before the men.
Matty Baldwin defending the New England lightweight crown faces Gilbert Gallant of Chelsea in a 12 round championship bout at the Atlas A A Tuesday night. The match promises early title buzz and heated action.
Atlas A A directors will award a championship belt to the winner of the match to defend the title at least once every six months. Secretary Ivy Lewis proposed the plan to boost interest among New England boxers. Gallant and Baldwin were chosen for the first belt bout with Baldwin the current holder choosing first against Gallant.
In Philadelphia the Quakers edge the St Louis 4 to 3 as Burns ran for Rixey in the 7th and a run scored with two outs. Butler Beck Dolan Paskert Whitted Niehoff led with two base hits while Niehoff hit a three bagger. Robinson allowed four hits in 5 two thirds, Perdue one, Griner five in 32, Rixey ten.
Portland defeats Worcester 5 to 2 and 4 to 2 in a doubleheader. Carroll of Worcester collided with the fence and was unconscious briefly but revived. Mayberry and Farrell drove in Portland runs. Burns and Sweatt led Portland with two base hits apiece.
In a baseball game, the Chicago White Sox lose to the Philadelphia Athletics 5-2. Cicotte pitched seven innings allowing seven hits. Wolfgang faced two innings. Schang McInnis Weaver provided key hits for Philadelphia while Strunk and Schang stole bases.
McCabe dominated on the mound, Lynn defeated Manchester 3 to 0. Johnson left with injury in the fourth, Reiger allowed two hits in relief, Reed made key plays in the field, and Haight Orcutt Halstein St Port er Ordway reached base with timely hits and sacrifices.
Fitchburg defeated Lewiston 4 to 2 in the first game before a 1 to 1 tie in the second as darkness halted play. Fitchburg’s earlier win featured clutch hits in the fifth inning to seal the game. In the nightcap Lewiston could not cross the plate amid pivotal fielding plays. Fitchburg scored in the first when McCarthy botched a double play, letting Robinson drive in Keegan. Jewiston tallied for Lewiston in the fourth.
Lawrence defeated Lowell 8 to 7 this afternoon led by a three run first inning aided by Houser’s wildness and an error by Dee. Thompson was effective overall except in the seventh inning.
The Post defeated the Herald in both games to claim first place in the Newspaper league. Callahan and Smith dominated on the mound, with LaRoche and Fenlon among the hitters contributing key runs and LaRoche a three-base hit. Attendance reached 500 as Duffy presided over both contests.
Captain Johnny Evers of the Braves said he would attend an investigation in Boston after National League President Tener announced plans to come see a newspaper remark about his integrity. The aim is to clear his name and ensure proper conduct in organized baseball.
After a tight doubleheader Bescher scored the deciding run in the 11th for St Louis, while the controversy centered on umpire Rigler's safe call. Arguing to defend his stance, Harry Hooper and Bruce Evers defended himself, insisting he acts for his club and refuses to be kept from the field.
J Pierpont Morgan aboard the Corsair witnessed the Resolute defeat the Vanitie by 19 seconds on a 30 mile triangular course off Sandy Hook. The win secures the defender seat against Shamrock IV after three races. Rain breezes shaped the 4 hour 17 minute 21 second voyage. Morgan later returned to Glen Cove aboard his yacht.
St Louis report says Browns president Hedges offered $50 000 for Home Run Baker Rube Oldring and Stubby McInnis. Connie Mack rejected the bid as head of the Athletics.
The opening game of the Greater Boston playground championship series will be played this afternoon at Lexington athletic field. The Lexington playground nine hosts the Concord team in a matchup that kicks off the tournament.
Cleveland fell 4 to 3 as Emery Shore starred for Boston, lifting the Red Sox in a tight series game. The team supported him strongly after the fifth inning, edging Lee Fohl's Indians in Cleveland.
Amid drizzle a fierce battle saw the Indians and Boston collide with grit as Thomas Ruth and Speaker star. Barry saved the game with a spectacular defensive play and key hits, while Shore faltered late allowing Gardner to spark the rally.
St Louis beat Washington 5 to 2 and 4 to 3 in a doubleheader. McBride was ejected in the second game after a disputed eighth inning where Pratt and Howard executed a double steal. Foster misplayed a catch allowing two runs, and James closed the ninth with Moeller still at the plate.
H N Spaulding shot 7 under par to win the Engineers Club golf tournament at Brookline Country Club. P D Thompson was runner up with 78, Henry Bartlett took the kicker’s prize with 84, Whittemore won handicap versus bogey 4 up. Spaulding had four threes, Whittemore and Prout tied for best gross at 82 among 29 players.
Brooklyn Federals announce the signing of catcher Harry Smith after his release by the New York Nationals. Smith joined the Brooklyn club in Baltimore today and is expected to bolster the catching corps.
Providence lost to Toronto 5 to 8 in a high scoring tilt. Montreal and Jersey City battled to a 2 to 2 tie after 16 innings. Richmond defeated Buffalo 6 to 4 while Harrisburg Rochester and Rain were unable to reach a result.
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