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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1913
Page
9
Rain halted the scheduled third game with the White Sox yesterday as umpires called it off. The Red Sox were to host two games today and Ellen claimed the Quincy Cup in a prior event.
Today promises bargain baseball with a 1:45 start for a double header. The Red Sox, rested two days, seek two wins while Callahan’s men push hard for an even series. Boston fans fear the locals’ recent dismissals of C Cotte and Russell. George Foster was set to start for Boston yesterday and may begin the opener.
Rhetorical note urges fans to watch plays and avoid missing money by looking away from the field. The speaker warns against searching the grandstand while a grounder zips by and runners attempt steals. The message emphasizes staying alert to save dollars.
The schedule lists American League games including Chicago at Boston, Detroit at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, and St. Louis at Washington. National League ties show Boston at Chicago, New York at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Pittsburg, and Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
In Boston notes the Sox consider Buck O’Brien for a Monday or Tuesday start while Bedient or Leonard may pitched with Hall and Moseley on standby for rescue duties. Ed die Cicotte may get another look, and Knuckles seeks revenge after Friday’s defeat amid chatter of Notre Dame star Bill Lathrop joining the White Sox.
Catcher Harry Breymaier, in his second season with the Lawrence club, is seen as a valued member by Manager Pieper. Born in Bucyrus Ohio in 1885, he has played professionally since 1907 with Mansfield in the O and P league, catching 98 of 139 games and posting a .962 fielding mark. His current batting average stands at .145, below last year’s .187.
Spokane pitcher Jules Pappa, a hard hitting right fielder in the Northwestern league, has been sold to the Pittsburgh Nationals for 3000 dollars. This is his first year as a professional and he will finish the season with Spokane.
Manager Chance of the New York Americans announced the purchase of outfielder Cook from Austin Texas league and pitcher Cooney from Butte Union association. Cooney will join immediately while Cook will report in the fall.
In the Quincy Challenge Cup race, notable boats and owners include Ellen owned by C. P. Curtis of Boston Y C, Cima associated with Guy Lowell of Manchester Y C, Chance connected to C. A. Wood, Corinthian Y C, Tern linked to H. M. Sears of Eastern Y C. The listing highlights participating clubs and individuals in the event.
In light fog and variable wind, Ellen owned by C P Curtis Jr edged Cima by a boat length with Chance third and Tern far behind. Adams Harpoon failed to sail due to sails not arriving, causing a postponed race for the day and calling off the afternoon event.
Mathewson pitched an unbeaten game for New York, 4 to 0 over St Louis. Doak held the champions hitless in the final two innings as Harmon faded in the seventh. Burns and Shafer featured with triples and Shafer as a key fielder, while Fletcher and Shafer made notable defensive stops.
Owing to rain there was no play at Longwood yesterday. The schedule shifts to today with doubles at 3 o'clock and singles at 12:30 PM.
The record lists scores from American Association play with Indianapolis Louisville 3, Indianapolis 8 1, Paul Minneapolis 8 St Paul 2, at Columbus Col 2 and Minesboochaliwestes city 1.
Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg 6 to 2 as Seaton held the Pirates to six hits while Carey homered for the Phillies. Knabe and Cravath produced key early runs, Adams relieved Camnitz, and Pittsburg could not solve Seaton after the fourth inning.
In New Orleans Birmingham won 4 1 over New Orleans in the first game Birmingham 6 New Orleans 1 in the second. Mobile hosted Atlanta with Mobile leading 6 5. Memphis beat Nashville 5 2, with Montgomery and Chattanooga involved in a separate fixture.
J. H. MacAlman president of the Boston Automobile Dealers Association plans a motor tour in August. He will ship his car to Yarmouth, then travel for a month through the provinces with his family accompanying him.
Cincinnati won the fourth game of the series from Brooklyn 7 to 5 as Yingling lasted only three innings. The home team collected two singles and two triples in the third frame to build a three run lead.
Chicago July 28 Cubs beat the Braves 9 to 4 as Boston errors and misplays plagued the visitors. Lefty Tyler started for Stallings with Noyes relieving in the fifth after a costly outfield miscues. Smith led the Cubs with multiple hits while Clymer and Meronville faltered in the field, contributing to the lopsided loss.
Portland and Fall River tied 4 to 4 after five innings when rain halted play in Portland Maine. Fall River scored all runs in the fifth on five hits and a walk. Portland tied the score with a base on balls and two sacrifices. No errors were charged.
Oscar Vitt second baseman for the Detroit American League club is seriously ill with the grippe in Detroit. He has been in bed several days and worsened today though doctors expect recovery. He may miss games until fall. Vitt's home is in California.
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