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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
13
The Braves edged the Pirates 3 to 2 at Fenway Park in a hard fought game. u umpire Rigler’s call at home plate sparked a heated exchange as Red Smith delivered the decisive two base hit in the seventh inning.
A muggy, pepperless day saw the Pirates batter Dick Rudolph and hold a brief lead before the Braves rallied in the seventh. Honus Wagner mishap, Red Smith two bagger, and Rudolph sacrifice fly swung momentum as Atlanta surged to three runs and altered the game’s fate.
Newark, N Y turned the tables by winning both games 7 to 0 and 4 to 8. Moseley hurled a shutout in the opener while Reulbach limited Buffalo to no hits until the eighth inning of the nightcap, when Watson connected for a homer and Allen and Krapp sparked a late rally.
In the American League Boston hosts Cleveland while New York visits Detroit Philadelphia plays Chicago and Washington meets St Louis. National League features Pittsburg at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia. New England League games include Lewiston at Lawrence Worcester at Lynn Portland at Fitchburg and Lowell at Manchester. Colonial League matchups list Pawtucket at New Haven Brockton at Springfield New Bedford at Hartford. Federal League games set Chicago at St Louis and Buffalo at Pittsburg.
A rental listing promotes a 1915 Ford for vacation use with daily weekly or monthly rates. The ad notes 1815 Ford and pricing at $10 per day and references a location at 66 Back Bay 6850.
Norman Taber and Billy Meanix of the B A A contest the world one mile and quarter mile hurdles as crowds gather at the Stadium. Meanix is favored for a record, Taber faces a tough mile, and the event is free to the public. The piece notes other New England athletes and a parade of veterans led by Howard Valentine and Sparrow Robertson. Edouard Fabre and Cliff Horne plan another Marathon at Lewiston noting Cam BRidge coach Ellery Clark’s new role.
A local Chicopee sports column argues AAU has no jurisdiction over city games, supporting barring nonresident outsiders. Readers ask about captaincy, baseball baserunning rules, Little River Playground entries, and historic swimming feats including Sam Richards’ 1912 Charlestown Bridge to Boston Light swim in 13 hours 9 minutes.
New Yorkers and umpires argue as Perritt exits in the eighth while Doyle and Robertson contribute two base hits and Doyle adds a three base hit. Laler homers for Chicago as Perritt allows five runs over eight innings and Lavender fans ten.
Chicopée city held athletic games on July 4, featuring local clubs and schools. Organizers reported participation from multiple teams and events across track and field disciplines with officials overseeing safety and fair play.
Douglas pitched superbly guiding the Dodgers to a 4 to 2 win over Cincinnati. Ben ton worked four innings allowing seven hits and four runs while Ames gave up three in four. Key hits included a two-base hit by Killifer and a home run by Myers with Groh also on base.
Low prices dominate the Chicago Syndicate Big Clothing Sale with the Sternburg Store selling out. The week’s special includes a pencil stripe or venetian silk mixed worsted suit, venetian lined and well fitting, priced at ten dollars. 975 Washington St near Castle, open evenings.
Timely hitting aided by errors gave Pawtucket a 3 1 victory over New Haven. Key players included Bottomley with a homer and Killian with a two base hit while Tecarro and Heir allowed most runs. The Brockton game followed with multiple players contributing in a separate matchup.
Hartford defeated New Bedford 4 to 8 in an afternoon game. Trautman pitched well for Hartford as Springfield routed Brockton 11 to 2 in Springfield on July 15.
In St Louis on July 15 Chicago held on to win 6 to 5 after a late rally by the home club. Three St Louis pitchers allowed 12 hits while Browns relief helped limit Chicago. The loss strengthens Chicago in first place as Brown defeated Fielder Jones' club whom he left as manager last year.
Brooklyn defeats Baltimore 4 to 2 in 10 innings to claim the series. Bailey yields two hits in nine innings and Bluejacket is removed in the 10th after issuing a base on balls. McCandless homers and shines on defense for Baltimore as Roe earns the win and Brooklyn plates four runs in the final frame.
The ad extols Prince Albert tobacco as the best bet for any smoker, promising rare flavor, aroma, mildness, and body with universal appeal. It urges users to fill a pipe or roll into makin's cigarettes, claiming constant satisfaction and tobacco insurance from R J Reynolds.
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