This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1919
Page
14
Detroit beat Boston 2 to 1 as Paul Musser, Kansas City recruit, first appeared on Navin Field. Boston lacked run support against a weak hitting Detroit lineup, while Barrow’s team planned a make up game after an off day in Detroit.
Musser’s wildness cost Boston early but the rookie quieted the Tigers in the later innings. Cobb drove in runs, Veach and Heilmann fanned, Ruth faltered in a pinch, and base running mistakes haunted the Sox. Cobb led the Jungaleers with key hits while Musser earned a notable debut in a tight, hard fought game.
The Red Sox squandered chances as Detroit’s Veach and Roth sparked a late rally. Vitt produced two sacrifice hits, Schang delivered a key single, and Veach tripled in Detroit’s half. Pitchers Musser and Leonard locked down the late innings, sealing Boston’s ninth inning collapse.
Edward F. Pop Geers and Tommy Murphy dominated the Fort Miami program on the second day of Grand Circuit racing. Murphy led in the 2 11 trot with Fenesta and captured the Maumee Stake with Royal Mac, while Geers piloted Goldie Todd to a 2 09 pace win. H Thomas, driving Natalie the Great, won the 2 year old trot.
In the second heat of the 2:09 pace four drivers were injured when Esther R. stumbled causing a pileup with Murphy in the sulky. Brusie on Minor Hal suffered a severe head cut, Ed Allen broke three bones in his left arm, Murphy sprained a leg, and Hedrick was cut. Ashley was suspended for the balance of the season for not attempting to win with Symbol 8S.
The Phillies defeated the Cardinals in two games last Saturday marking the first wins of the season for pitchers Bradley Hogg and Eppa Rixey, a detail that escaped broad notice.
The Yankees struggle despite support from offense. Shawkey, whose winning streak ended in Cleveland, has not translated runs into victories and the club appears to need Carl Mays to stabilize the mound.
The American Association results show Indianapolis 5 Milwaukee 1 and St. Paul 2 Toledo 1 in early action. Louisville 6 Kansas City 2 and Columbus 2 Minneapolis 1, with Columbus defeating Minneapolis 3 2 in the second game.
The listing shows games across the American and Eastern leagues with matchups including Boston at Detroit and St Louis at Boston in two National games and Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Pittsburg at Philadelphia in another pair. It also lists Providence at Pittsfield New Haven at Worcester Bridgeport at Springfield and Waterbury at Hartford in the Eastern division.
The New York Sun reports turmoil in Boston as the Red Sox lack pitching and defense while internal squabbles under Barrow’s regime topple morale. Speculation swirls around Frazee’s influence and potential buyer Ban Johnson, with Jack Barry lurking for a return to management.
St Louis won 5 0 over Washington as Weismann limited the Senators to five hits. Jacobson starred with a double and triple driving in four. The win closed a home stand at 19 wins and nine losses. In Cleveland Cleveland beat Philadelphia 4 3 behind Elmer Myers who also drove in two with a second inning triple. Pinch hitter Burrus walked with bases loaded to end Philadelphia’s threat in the ninth.
In a 5 0 game, Zeachery batted for Zeachery in the ninth and for Harper in the sixth. Jacobson and Charrity doubled, Jacobson and Sisler hit triples, Rice stole a base, and Gerber and Smith executed sacrifice hits. Double plays featured Williams to Sisler and Bronkle to Gedeon to Sisler. Harper allowed five runs on four hits in five innings, Weilmann allowed eight, and Harper took the loss.
Patrick J. Flaherty resigns as manager of the Louisville American Association team after criticism. Second baseman Joe McCarthy fills in, with a permanent position likely.
Dan P. Flynn of Winthrop defeated Young Jack Johnson of this city in a 12 round match at the Commercial A. C. securing the decision and the New England heavyweight championship title last night.
Flynn appeared in top form delivering frequent left jabs and right uppercuts while Johnson, lighter but aggressive, pressed the attack with limited success. Johnson led early, Flynn surged in the middle rounds, and a late rally by Jack tied the final phases. Flynn won the award amid strong crowd reaction. Prelims saw Leonard stop Martoff, Rogers floor Reagan, and Sullivan outlast Francis.
Lewiston beat Fitchburg 8 to 3 as Fitchburg committed errors in the first two innings. Penfold pitched scoreless sixth, after Fitchburg left-hander Tuckey was roughed up early. Key hits included two-base and three-base efforts from players such as Eckstein Silva Page Baker and Wesley with Devon and Weafer contributing.
Two former Giant pitchers faced off at the start in Boston as Ames pitched for Rickey and Demaree for Stallings but neither lasted to the finish. Leon may soon retire his uniform after a rough five run first inning by the Cardinals despite the early lead.
Rain soaked Braves Field forcing a double header between the Braves and the Cardinals. Coach Stallings commented on how the weather and team dynamics could shape the lineup and momentum for the day’s games.
In a candid admission the Braves owner says the path to rebuilding hinges on acquiring younger players. He notes Cruise as a key prospect despite past illnesses and mentions Schupp joining the Cards from the Giants as a recent acquisition. A double-header at Braves Field begins at 1 30 this afternoon.
Becker a former Giant Red and Philly battles Tim Hendryx for the batting lead in the American Association. He has moved to second with a .341 average, an improvement over Al Wickland of the Yankees who sits at .000.
The article highlights Charley Paddock as the standout sprinter at the interallied games, with praise from Larry Scudder and Harry Worthington. It notes potential showings against Billy Hayes and Tuck and suggests Paddock plans a return for the A A U championships to be a top star.
Johnny Mooney, formerly of this city, again shows he knows how to make matches in a compact showcase of talent and local ties.
New York defeated Chicago 6 to 1 at Comiskey Park. Pitcher Quinn threw a masterful game, supported by two sharp double plays that halted Chicago rallies. Chicago’s only run came in the ninth when Pipp misplayed Weaver’s grounder, allowing Liebold to score.
Gil Nichols of New York won the Western Open at the Mayfield Country Club with a par 70 including an eagle on the 13th hole. Notables James Barnes and Walter Hagen scored 73 and 74 respectively, while Otto Hackbarth shot 68 to break the course record. First round starts tomorrow at 9 AM with 18 holes set for the day.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.