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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1914
Page
8
Fitchburg outplayed Lowell in all departments today and won by a wide margin after Lowell’s errors gave Fitchburg a strong start. The score line is not fully readable in the excerpt.
Portland won 4 to 1 over Lynn with Mayberry getting solid support while Cunningham labored. Hickman opened strong as Wilson was ejected in the seventh for kicking. The report notes near even pitching and a notable incident in the seventh.
Worcester fell 4 to 1 to Lawrence as misplays and errors fueled the visitors in a disputed third inning. Thompson led Worcester with a two-base hit, while Johnson allowed four runs in eight innings with six strikeouts.
In the fifth round at Mannheim July 24 Reti Mar jokall Duras Tarrasch Post Bogoljubow Alechine Janowski scored wins while Spielmann Vidmar and others drew. Leading scores show Spielmann 4 1 2 games, Reti 5 1 2, Duras Vidmar Bogoljubow at 2 1 2.
Haverhill tallies on two Brisnolia passes and Smiths RBI single to edge Lewiston 3 to 2. Pitchers Briznolia and Barron hurled well after a rough first inning. Casey’s foul-ball catch highlighted the fielding.
Kansas City defeated Buffalo 6 to 1 and 13 to 8 in a twin bill. Manager Schlafly used six pitchers and sent 17 players to the lineup in the second game. The first game saw KC build early leads before Buffalo fought back. both games featured heavy pitching changes and multiple substitutions.
Pittsburg defeated the Indianapolis Federals 5 to 4 in 12 innings to run their streak to three. The winning run came on Jones triple followed by Lennox single. Final line shows Pittsburg 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 6 9 1 with Indianapolis 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4. Batteries Berger Berry Mullen Billard Dexter.
Brooklyn Federals overcome Chicago lead with three runs in the seventh and a ninth inning deciding single by pinch hitter Griggs for a 5 4 victory. Lafitte, Somers and Owens opposed by Fisk, Watson and Wilson.
On July 24 in Baltimore, Conley pitched a complete game shutout for Baltimore over St Louis 4 to 0. Jacklitsch contributed a fifth inning homer driving in a run, while Crandail and Chapman batted for the visitors.
The Metropolitan Driving Club hosts a dedication event for its new building this afternoon. It features 17 racing classes and participants from the Metropolitan, Fells Way, Dorchester, Lynn, and Quannapowitt clubs in a major eastern United States celebration.
Cincinnati defeats Toronto 7 to 0 as Palmero gives up eight errors behind him. Reds capitalize on Toronto mistakes and win decisively in an exhibition.
The Braves, holding a first division NL berth, arrived in town last night to face the Cubs at South End Grounds this afternoon. Most players traveled, with G Stallings absent to visit Bud Sharpe in West Chester, and others like Big Bill James and Johnny Evers in or near their hometowns. Larry Gilbert left for New Orleans to recover from illness, while Leslie Mann may miss time but could join the lineup if needed.
Matchmaker McGann to stage another multi bout event after last week's success. Features Byers vs Young, Jasper vs McCoy, Brooks vs Cortex, and Goldman vs Shubert with potential Evans bout and discussion of Eddie Murphy vs Matty Baldwin. Foxing details on Levinsky Flynn proposed in Boston.
Tom Kennedy the American heavyweight defeated Max Robert of France when the referee stopped the fight in the fifth round saving Robert from knockout. Kennedy controlled the bout throughout the match.
Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 8 to 2 as pitcher McQuillan allowed four hits. Paskert drew a walk in the first, Lobert was struck in the face and carried off after six stitches. Scoring came on Leonard and Wagner in the first, and Kafora, Luderus error, and Mensor in the third.
Syracuse State league team edge Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 6 in 10 innings. Jack Coombs, 1911 World Series hero, pitched the first five innings for the visitors.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island July 24 a 12 inning battle ended 10 to 9 as Pawtucket defeated Brockton. A fight broke out between umpire Graham and Pawtucket second baseman Callahan with Sullivan assisting and later being struck by the umpire’s mask. Both Sullivan and Callahan were ejected. Pawtucket used Williams and Burdick as pitchers. McElroy pitched well despite heavy blows to Pawtucket, while McGinley and White starred for Pawtucket in a tense contest that featured multiple hand injuries and hard hitting. Time 3h 5m with umpires Graham and Francis.
In New Bedford on July 24 Fall River beat the Whalers 8 to 5 in 15 innings before a large home-week crowd. Umpire Kearns drew boos as Fall River overcame a late deficit, with three errors and two timely hits sealing the victory in the 15th. Nasher Kiernan OConnor Commette contribute key runs, Deviney and McLeod pitched well.
Woonsocket batted three Taunton pitchers for nine runs in Hopewell Park as Gaudette held the Taunton hitters to few hits. Key contributions came from Gaudette Mossman and De moe in a 9-5 victory.
Montreal reports the Poantic League baseball team will use the Montreal Amateur Athletic League field at Westmount until a new grandstand is built at Atwater Park to replace the one destroyed by fire yesterday.
Local sports fans anticipate a busy day as the Braves return home in fourth, Longwood hosts championship tennis, and the Winged Shield carnival and other events unfold at Locust Street grounds. Notables include Rice and Lawler headlining at Locust Street, Caldwell debuts in the half mile, and Mel Sheppard eyeing the A U championships while Pilgrim notes N Y A C absence from the Scott relay.
Thomas Murphy’s Frank Bogash Jr wins the 2:14 pacing class heat and sets a North Randall track record with a 2:01 1/4 mile on a slow track. Ella Mackay and Guy Nello win 2:14 and 2:21 classes respectively, with Mackay taking overall purse money while Nello bests Barbara Overton in the final legs.
A protest arises over a third baseman running home as a play is ruled out. The umpire cites Rule 56 Section 19 to justify the call. Other notes include amateur games at Rockdale Park and a Milford Pawtucket 12 mile modified Marathon entry with six prizes.
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