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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
12
Detroit July 23 Jennings misjudged Slim Love who faced early trouble as the Red Sox piled on a big lead. In under four innings Love was removed and Boston tacked on to win 8 to 1. The champs end the series even at eleven losses and four wins in the western invasion.
Jones pitched his best game of the trip with near faultless fielding behind him. Boston built a two run edge and then held Detroit without a run as Cunningham shut them down in relief. Shannon Hooper and Scott led the offense with timely hits while Gainer filled in for McInnis and Ruth fanned in key spots.
William H. Dineen the American League umpire has been offered the Democratic nomination for the second Onondaga County district assembly seat. He is expected to wire his acceptance tomorrow after pressure from Democratic leaders and county leader William H. Kelly. If he runs, he will oppose Assemblyman Gardener L. Chamberlain with no primaries scheduled.
Lew Tendler's manager Phil Glassman was offered 4000 dollars on Monday night for a Boston bout but rejected it because of the requested opponent. Glassman would have accepted under 200 dollars for Tendler to meet Britt, but the club matchmaker could not approve that pairing.
The piece notes the East gets climate approval chiefly from ducks, truck gardeners, farmers and wet weather dealers. Dealers in baseball exhibitions offer grand talk while maggots face tough pickings amid the unsettled period.
The piece notes heavy rain and a streetcar strike cutting East Coast games, with losses estimated around 150000 dollars as 24 postponements in a week reduce gate receipts. It highlights New York Giants and Brooklyn, and claims New York's weather impact helps John McGraw control league matters.
Plans for the third annual Catholic Club of Lexington field day on September 1 at Lexington Athletic Field include the Paul Revere Marathon a 10 mile handicap road race from Boston to Lexington finish in front of the grandstand The event is sanctioned by the New England Amateur Athletic Association Union with David Murphy as sports committee chair and J Frank Facey of Cambridge as road race secretary George H Gibson leads the general field day committee.
Holyoke’s Chick West set to meet Harlem Eddie Kelly in New Bedford on July 28. Kelly, once a noted amateur fighter, is described as an easier target for West in this matchup.
Chicago boxer Bob Roper, ex captain in the U S A, trains in Mexico under Charley Cutler and Jack Johnson with hopes of wrestling for the title. Dan Flynn of Boston was approached to meet J Arthur Johnson across the border as part of conditioning for the bout plan.
The veteran promoter and trainer Johnson backs Roper with long preparation under Cutler. Roper, once improved from a moderate heavyweight to a serious title contender, aims for a comeback as Dempsey is chosen as the challenger. Johnson’s own fortunes rise with the project.
The article notes Roper, 26, 6'1" and 208 pounds, trained with Johnson in Mexico City. He has learned ring craft from top captains and sparring partners, with Johnson backing his bid to challenge Dempsey after Willard’s defeat. Roper’s rise follows his army service and Chicago start as a physical culture expert.
David F. Murphy leads the Catholic Club of Lexington planning Labor Day events at the Lexington athletic field. The main feature is the Paul Revere Marathon a 10 mile handicap road race from Boston to Lexington sanctioned by the New England Amateur Athletic Association Union. Shorter runs include one mile, half mile and quarter mile races on the cinder track.
Boston secured Paul Musser from Des Moines amid White Sox efforts to block the deal. Musser, 25, showed a sharp curve and strong speed, impressing Detroit in recent work. The White Sox faced a setback as Boston moved ahead in the pennant race with the acquisition.
The article describes a chalky scene at Braves Field where the stadium looked like a swimming pool all day. The planned doubleheader between the Tribe and the St. Louis Cardinals was abandoned early, forcing a mid-August separation of the clubs from the fans.
The Cardinals left for St Louis at 2 PM and the Braves for New York at 5 PM. They will play at least three twin bills in a row on Aug 16 18 and 19, before moving to Philadelphia for a Monday game and then to Cincinnati. The Stallings team begins a three game stay at the Polo Grounds and Navy ships through Philadelphia.
Chicago pitchers Alexander and Douglas held Brooklyn to no runs in both games as the Cubs won 3 to 0 in 11 innings and 6 to 0. The first game featured a decisive 11th inning after Mamaux was touched for a bases loaded double by Dea la. Douglas blanked the Superbas on five hits in the nightcap as Chicago benefited from six Brooklyn errors on a slick field.
In a doubleheader style recap, Tersey City defeated Binghamton 2 to 0 in the opener. Buffalo routed Reading 10 to 0 in the first game before Reading won 1 to 3 in the second. Newark beat Rochester 5 to 1 in the first game. Newark then held Rochester to 4 in the second. Toronto defeated Baltimore 5 to 1.
It is no secret that the Red Sox are on the market. The fact the club is slipping in value as bidders wait out Harry Frazee's price reduces appeal to potential buyers and raises doubts about paying last week’s asking figure.
New York defeated Cincinnati 6 to 1 in the first game of a doubleheader. Benton former Cincinnati left-hander shut down Sallee and hit a three run homer with two on in the third. Ring relieved for Cincinnati and Benton added a wild pitch while striking out four.
The piece argues Boston fans favor a local owner who shows effort and accessibility. It recalls John S. Taylor era and laments trades that alienated supporters, urging reconstruction under familiar leadership with ample funding to win back attendance and trust.
Shipping Board faces the undefeated Cornet Stars in a pivotal Saturday clash at Lynn. Pitchers Charley Lombardo and Ad Hart square off while Bernie Friberg makes his farewell for Corner Stars as 500 jackies rally behind the 25 piece Shipping Board Band.
A Boston club submits a bid to hire Benny Leonard world heavyweight champion with Billy Gibson, his manager, showing cautious interest. The main hurdle is securing a suitable opponent for the title holder.
New York July 2 The National League president John A Heydler announced that only the uncompleted three innings of the Pittsburg Cincinnati game of July 6 will be played The game will resume in Cincinnati with the score 2 to 0 in favor of Cincinnati and the lineup as in the uncompleted game Managers Moran and Bezdek are censured for violating league rules and face heavy penalties for any repetition.
Concord Country Club pro Walter M. Johnson plans a members tournament each Saturday afternoon through the summer, starting next Saturday, at the nine acre corner course.
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