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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
8
Weather cuts yesterday’s game, setting up a Boston double header between the Red Sox and Tigers. Buck Herzog may join the Giants someday, while Matty’s potential as a manager fuels NL fans’ hope. The article also follows boxing scraps, rowing notes, and local track clashes leading to a New England championship.
A disjointed set of sports notes discusses a July 19 argument over double headers involving Cleveland Philadelphia New York Americans and Stars Americans with claims of higher runs by Cleveland. It also covers home run history at Braves Field and a Freddie Welsh boxing address and bout rules for Atlas and Armory clubs with membership details.
Cleveland gathered nine of its 12 hits off Nabors in three innings and defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2. Gandil led with three singles in four appearances as the Indians built an early lead.
The first day of the Rhode Island State trap shooting championship drew professionals and amateurs from New England to the Providence Gun Club in Cranston. High amateurs J. Clark Jr. of Worcester and W. J. Weaver of Providence each hit 140 of 150. high professional J. S. Fanning with 139. John Philip Sousa, famed bandmaster and composer, also participated.
Boston newsboys en route to J J Storrow camp at East Farsonfield Me will visit Portland for all home games next week. Invitation extended by Hugh Duffy manager and John Dooley of the Winter league. Delegation led by Philip Bernstein with Mitchel Freeman in charge.
A northeast storm and dense fog off Five Islands caused the Boston Yacht Club’s cruise to Christmas Cove to be abandoned. The sailing yachts were towed back to Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
The fleet halted at Boothbay Harbor after a northeaster worsened, with heavy wind and rain making further towing inadvisable. Some yachts plan to continue eastward to Marblehead Hull and Boston, while others may race from Boothbay to Peaks Island if weather allows. Three tow lines parted near Westfield Bay but all yachts were recovered safely.
Washington collects 17 hits but makes five costly errors in a 7 to 5 Chicago victory. Cicotte relieves Scott in the ninth with two runs needed, but two pop-ups by Henry and McBride end the threat. Gharrity, Fournier, and McBride excel with key hits. Scott suffers the loss after 81 2/3 innings.
George M. Church and Willis E. Davis of East and West captured the doubles title at Rockaway Hunting Club in Cedarhurst New York by defeating T R Pell and L E Mahan 6 1 3 6 10 8 7 5.
Pittsburg July 21 Two pitchers joined the Pittsburg National League team today J E Coffindafer and Paul Carpenter formerly of the Chillicothe club of the Ohio State league which disbanded yesterday.
On good track at Revere Oval tonight a 40 mile back of the motors mark seems likely. Four of the fleetest pace followers are slated to contend in the main event.
This quartet is composed of Leon Didier and George Seres of France, Bobby Walthour of Atlanta, and Victor Linart of Belgium.
All four runners are in top form after a slow start caused by rain. Didier is the favorite with Smnart a strong distance challenger while Seres and Wal thour merit consideration. Seres ran well in Brassard but faced trouble late, Carman winning. Monday's card features a gala meet with a Frank Kramer vs Alf Grenda match race.
American League games: Detroit at Boston, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Chicago at Washington. National League matchups: Boston at St Louis, New York at Chicago, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Eastern League pairings include Towell at Hartford, Lawrence at New London, New Haven at Portland, Lynn at Worcester, Bridgeport at Springfield.
Reports from Hayden and Ray Arizona describe extreme heat at Tri-Copper league games leading to the use of an asbestos ball in play.
Newark defeats Baltimore 5 to 4 while Buffalo beats Montreal 6 to 1. Rain affects Providence Richmond and Rochester Toronto matchups with no final outcomes reported.
Mobile defeats Atlanta 10 to 5 while Chattanooga beats Little Rock 10 to 5. Rain affects games in Memphis Nashville and Birmingham New Orleans as listed.
On July 21 Christy Mathewson’s first game as Reds manager ended in a 6 to 4 loss to Philadelphia after a ninth inning rally tied the score. Roush hit a three bagger driving in two runs but was tagged out at the plate trying for the winning run. In the 10th Knetzer gave up the decisive hits as Stock Good and Bancroft forced home scoring, with Good scoring on an infield out. Killifer had doubled in the second inning with three men on base.
A July 21 baseball game saw the New York Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 2 to 1. Herzog delivered a clutch safe hit in the fifth after Burns, Doyle, and Tesreau contributed key plays. Wortman Schulte Williams Saier led hits. Tesreau Packard Lavender rotated on the mound with varied success.
Westfield Mass July 21 The Bay State Short Ship light harness races on today's card were postponed due to rain.
In St. Louis July 21, George Tyler hit a decisive eighth inning home run, sparking a Boston rally that toppled the Cardinals 4 to 3. Maranville starred with critical hits and a sharp defensive play, while Red Ames and Peese Williams split pitching duties as Boston seized the lead late.
Rain halted the Brooklyn Pittsburg game in the fourth inning with Pittsburg leading 3 to 2. Mamaux Day honored Pirates pitcher as Hinchman homered in the third inning.
The second in a series between Lexington playground nine led by Miss Annie Moakley and Queens team of Lex High School girls headed by Miss Ruth Hubbell for the town female diamond championship was postponed due to a rainstorm and likely rescheduled for next week at the Lexington Athletic Field.
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