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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1918
Page
7
Chicago reports the world's champions defeated the Red Sox 7 to 2. The champions batted Sam Jones out after four innings and built a seven run total while Eddie Cicotte held the Red Sox to two runs.
F Walker's bases loaded hit in the 11th delivers a 2 to 1 Detroit victory over Philadelphia. F Walker shines on defense as Detroit takes the extra frame victory in a tight American League matchup.
Kinney shines for Boston allowing one hit and no runs in four innings while Gonzales hits a three run homer and stars in four at bats. Ruth goes hitless in four, Stansbury drives a ball for three bases, and Chicago seals a 7 to 2 win with a late triple by Gonzales on his American league debut.
Cleveland wins the first game of the series against New York 8 to 3 behind Coveleskie strong pitching. Wood debuts as Cleveland second baseman replacing Wambsganss who joined the army as the crowd notes errors behind the pitcher led to three Highlander runs.
The Senators edged the St. Louis Browns 3 to 2. Foster and Maisel drove in runs with key hits while Shotton and Gedeon contributed in the late offense. Rogers took the loss after seven innings of eight hits and two walks from Houck allowed two runs in relief.
New York defeated St. Louis 8 to 0 as Steele held the Cardinals and the Giants pounded May. Young of New York extended his hitting streak to 25 games. Walter Holke joined the Bethlehem Steel league team after being ordered to work and May took the loss for St. Louis.
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 3 as Hi Myers tripled in the ninth and Sanders walked O Mara Doolan and Cheney to force home the winning run. Myers starred at the plate and Schmidt excelled on the bases.
Otto Jacobs, catcher for Chicago, is the first American League player affected by the War Department work or fight ruling. He was notified by his local draft board to obtain more useful employment or move from Class 4 to Class 1. He is married with a wife and two children.
Arthur F Duffey now a lieutenant reports to the Mineola camp today ending his army term. Connie Mack praised for developing players overlooked by others. Burns Walker Tilly Walker and Perry cited as Mack’s success stories. Vincent Madonna vows to train George Wiley. grand trot records set at Readville and Philadelphia prep races. Gordon Nightingale joins Marine Corps after cross country wins.
The Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader at Braves Field yesterday afternoon with scores of 11 to 5 and 12 to 3. The offense produced early runs in both games while the pitching held the Reds to limited scoring.
A planned eight round boxing match at Harrison New Jersey between veteran homeless fighter Fred Fulton and Jack Dempsey will use eight ounce gloves with no decision. The venue is the ball park and the bout is described as an exhibition.
In a brutal exhibition at the local field, the Cincinnati Reds were hammered by the Boston Braves 8 to 4 as Adolphe Luque struggled and Art Nehf shut them down. Charley Herzog led the Braves with four hits including two doubles a triple and a single while Jim McQuillen debuted with a solid relief showing.
Phillies edge Chicago 3-2 as Herzog and Taggart spark offense with two and three base hits. MeQuillen allows 19 hits in seven innings. Jacobus fans six for the Cubs. Attendance details not listed.
The Presidents Trophy qualifier takes place at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington this afternoon. It features an 18 hole handicap medal format with 16 top scorers advancing to match play. The Executive Committee Trophy tournament match play is also underway at the Lexington club.
Veteran Johnny Eckhardt heads a three man ring lineup for a proposed world title clash with a reported purse near 25 000 dollars. Fulton enters as 10 to 7 favorite over Dempsey as both contenders boast solid records and notable opponents.
The Detroit club with its infield crippled hires Jack Coffey, manager of Des Moines from the Western league, to play second base now that Young is out.
The schedule lists intercity competitions with Boston facing Chicago and St. Louis meeting Washington. Philadelphia plays Detroit while New York travels to Cleveland. National games include Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburg at New York, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
In the first doubleheader Binghamton beat Rochester 7 to 4 and then 8 to 0. Baltimore defeated Syracuse 6 to 2. Toronto won against Newark 5 to 0 in the first game and 4 to 2 in the second game.
A service double-header is set at Braves Field tomorrow afternoon. The first game at 2:00 features the Naumee and Rochester ships teams. The second game at 4:00 pits Burkin Island against Harvard Radio School with a military concert by the Radio School band from 3 to 4.
President Comiskey of the Chicago club announced receipt of a National Commission letter stating the government will not permit ball players to dodge the Army draft by taking jobs at shipyards munition plants or similar works to play baseball for those concerns.
In Manchester Vermont on July 26 Dr H Gardner of the Agawam Hunt Club Providence and Stanley C Brennan of Worcester Country Club won their semi finals at the Ekwanock Club. Gardner beat J A Gammons Wannamossett 5 and 4 and Brennan defeated N Campbell Agawam 7 and 6 to set the final for tomorrow.
An 18 hole handicap medal play begins this afternoon at Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights. The club plans additional Saturday tournaments each August.
The secretary noted a limited extension of time due to representations that baseball players might face a less favorable outcome under the regulations because their inclusion would await a forthcoming case.
Cincinnati reports R. B. Johnson of the American League sees Secretary Baker’s decision as satisfactory though it prompts careful study on who may be exempt. The War Department aims to strengthen military forces and avoid redefining labor needs, with an extension for baseball players considered but ultimately denied.
Cincinnati July 26 August Herrmann chairman of the National Baseball Commission said Secretary Baker's decision to suspend the enforcement of figst regulations for baseball players until September 1 pleased him greatly. Herrmann called the ruling fine and expressed strong approval.
Two major events highlight the Revere cycle track program with amateur and professional races and a flag raising led by Mayor Hall. A 15 star service flag honors beach oval servicemen while a motor paced race pits George Wiley against Vincent Madonna in a series of heats across 10 and five mile options.
Newsdealers in New England face a government order banning returns of unsold papers and higher costs. Consumers can aid by buying additional items at the newsstand such as cigars fruit confectionery magazines or other goods to keep dealers serving them with their preferred paper.
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