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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1921
Page
4
Boston and Pittsburgh split a long doubleheader with tight pitching and fielding. McQuillan pitched superbly for Boston as Holke and Barbare made key plays. Fillingim erred at a critical moment while Bigbee and Maranville shined for Pittsburgh.
Crowds of more than 40 000 are expected as the Braves meet the league leading Pirates in a double header at Braves Field this afternoon with a vital pennant race context. The first game starts at 1 30 p m and fans are urged to arrive early to ensure entry.
The Pirates and Braves delivered a wild opener with mascots Mac Cutshaw and William Southworth Jr. at center. An eager ninth inning tied the game before Pittsburgh pulled off a late break, as Whitted and Robertson fueled the rally and Filling, Troeckel, and Goedert supported in extra frames.
Box office receipts hint at oil strikes at Braves Field. A double header in St Louis may not draw 18 innings. The article notes baseball team strength, fan fervor, and ongoing efforts to improve standings as 1921 season progresses.
Baseball notes from a game between Pittsburg and another team describe late scoring plays. McQuillan and Holke with key hits, Barnhart stealing, multiple sacrifices, and a two-base hit by Ford. The line shows a tense finish with errors and baserunning miscues amid a 1-2 tally.
American League games include Boston at St. Louis New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago and Washington at Detroit. National League action features Peenes at Boston Weisee at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York and St. Louis at Brooklyn with two games at 1 30 p m.
The Reds defeated the Giants 2 to 0 after a late rally in the ninth. Bohne and Kelly homered for Cincinnati, with Roush Daubert and Walker contributing two-base hits. Doug Douglas to Causey battle yielded 11 and 4 hits respectively. Groh was hit by a pitch.
Station 3 baseball nine of the Boston Police league defeated Station 16 by 2 to 1 at the Fenway Park Playground. It was Back Bay’s first loss of the season, sparking jubilation with Captain Fitzgerald among the prominent supporters. Cochran and Galvin pitched for the winners while Sheehan and Lowney toed the rubber for the losers. Cochran logged one strikeout and Sheehan collected nine strikeouts.
Hazleton coal miner manager denounces high ticket sales to women for the Latzo vs Shevlin bout in Boston. He warns Latzo will challenge Shevlin Monday night, noting Latzo arrives Saturday and vowing a rude awakening for the local favorite. Arena office hours and tickets at Arena and 28 School Street listed.
Sedgwick earns win with eight innings of work as Chicago defeats Philadelphia 6 to 1. Grimes Deal and Konetchy lead offense with two base hits and two homers. Buggy box shows Sedgwick 8 hits allowed and 3 strikeouts for Betts and Baumgartner pitching duties.
Brooklyn beat St Louis 6 to 5 in a see-saw affair. The Cards took a three run lead in the first as Cadore was battered. The Superbas tied it, then went ahead in the eighth aided by errors from Stock and Fournier.
The Lexington Council No. 94 Knights of Columbus baseball team faces Highland Athletic Association of Newton this afternoon at 3 30 on the Lexington Athletic Field.
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