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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
16
Walpole street and its baseball park will host a new slate of games this afternoon. The Braves return to their old stamping grounds after a long absence with the first pink tea. Buck Wierzog's German invasion is set to appear as the party of the second part in Stallings mens long home stay.
The column analyzes the Reds push to overturn the Braves in the early season standings. It notes the Braves must improve to stop the Reds from widening the gap while commenting on pitching struggles and a happier, improved travel schedule after a rough April. It mentions either Tyler or James will pitch after today’s game.
Scott allows only two Cleveland passers to reach first base as Chicago wins. Jackson singles in second inning to spoil a potential one hitter. Weaver, Blackburne, Collins, Chase key in scoring with singles and a sacrifice as Chicago plates two runs in the first. Final score 2-0 with Chicago taking the game.
Heavy rain and soggy diamonds at Fenway Park push postponement for both Philadelphia and Red Sox. Players weary after four doubleheaders in a week, with 43 away games ahead including West coast trips and key stops in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington. Exhibition games set for Rochester and Buffalo today.
Rain disrupts several routes from Boston to Philadelphia and New York to Washington. Wet grounds affect games and travel across national schedules with multiple pairings reporting rain and postponements.
The three undergraduate members of Harvard's athletic committee for this year were elected by captains of the five major sports and undergraduate class presidents. Charles F. Brickley of Everett is first, Russell R. Ayres of Montclair is second, and William H. Claflin of 1915 is third, all chosen to lead next season's teams.
In Poughkeepsie New York on June 4 Coach Rice supervised crews on the water with seniors rowing six to eight miles while juniors and freshmen completed a five mile session.
The upcoming Sunday Post promises two full pages of summer time photographs. Readers can expect a wide selection of seasonal images capturing beaches gardens picnics and city scenes with vivid color and lively compositions.
American League features St Louis at Detroit and Cleveland at Chicago. National League games include Cincinnati at Boston, St Louis at New York, Chicago at Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. Federal League lists Baltimore at Pittsburgh and Buffalo at Brooklyn with St Louis at Kansas City and Chicago at Indianapolis. New England League schedules Lawrence at Fitchburg Lewiston at Lowell Portland at Haverhill Lynn at Worcester. Colonial League shows Brockton at New Bedford Pawtucket at Woonsocket Fall River at Taunton.
Race stewards at Clyde Park Brookline accept large field for the 35th annual meet opening June 13 with entries including Algie Kingpin Bear and O Bezer. Favorite runners from past years may return as steeplechase and flat horses compete on June 13 17 and 20.
A two month old baby dressed and placed with a 4 picture postcard bearing the name Joseph Catalie was found on the steps of the Eastern Cold Storage Plant at 40 North Street by a worker last night. Police from Hanover Street Station took the child to the Chardon Street Home for care.
Police seek relatives of a 25 year old woman found wandering near Washington and Diet streets and later admitted to the Psychopathic Hospital. A letter to Mrs Lucy Abbott of Stonington Me and a trunk check for Vinal Haven & Rockport Steamship Co were found with her along with a Boston & Maine bag check no 6102. She is well dressed at about 25.
The article lauds Prieffer for consistently high quality pitching and hits in Dodgers games. His performance stands out as fans anticipate younger players struggling to surpass him this season.
At Baltimore Providence 2 the game paused in the seventh inning due to darkness with Baltimore trailing. All other games were postponed because of rain.
In Richmond Virginia on June 4 T R Pell of New York and Irving Wright of Boston will meet in the men singles final. The winner faces Dr. Nat Thornton of Atlanta holder of the Ola Dominion trophy. In women’s singles Miss Clare Cassell and Miss Mary Wagner battle to challenge Mrs Connie Sullivan of Richmond. Wright defeated Wylie Grant two straight sets 6 6 3 while Pell beat W J F Harrity Jr 6 2 6 1.
Mayor Benjamin A Poore of the War College staff told the First Corps Cadets at the armory that in case of war with a first class nation the country would need a million men and the standing army should be raised to 150000 from 85000. He argued a standing army can be a boon when properly used and cited Civil War reconstruction, Westward expansion, and roles in Cuba Porto Rico and Panama as examples supporting a larger force. Military men look to Congress to increase the standing army.
Ralph Capron moves on from New York. The Yankees find no role for a player not strong enough for Baltimore. If a spot existed, it would be a fearful confession of his limits.
Small fragment lists individuals and addresses with and without clear context. Names include Adolph J. Giuliotti and J. Doney, plus locations like Boston and South Boston. The text resembles a church or community roster or notice with scattered street and street-number details.
The New York Yankees face a slump as frequent boneheaded mistakes lead to extra baserunners and missed scoring chances. Critics note a rising pattern of errors and misplays that undermine the offense and defense.
In Chicago on June 4, Blanding of the Kansas City club faces a hearing after returning to the Cleveland Club following a $9500 advance and a contract jump. Federal league counsel cite precedent from the Johnson case as the reserve rule and court action shifts to whether Kansas City can pursue players under contract. Blanding pitched for the Cleveland Americans in the same game.
Armando Marsans, suspended indefinitely by Manager Herzog for demanding a new contract, consulted with club President August Herrmann who said no action would be taken and that Marsans should contact Herzog. Herzog is traveling east with the team. Marsans will stay ten days to await orders or return to Cuba.
The June 4 wrestling match ended in a draw after 49 minutes 4 seconds as Americus Gus Schoenlein fell from the stage injuring his back and ankle. The bout featured Zbyszko and Americus in Baltimore Maryland.
Local clubs list ages from 10 to 19 seeking fast amateur semi professional or strong trade teams for June July and August. Contacts include Dorchester South Boston Newton Cambridge Roxbury Chelsea Everett Belmont Malden Roslindale Hyde Park and Cambridge. requests specify home and away games with half fares and with Wakefield Stoneham Leominster Winchendon or other nearby towns where available.
Harvard coaches Wray and Herrick kept crews in practice despite rough seas high southwest wind and heavy rain with workouts both morning and afternoon at Quarters Red Top Conn.
The varsity eight and freshman eight raced along a rain soaked course with washboards on shells to keep water out. Coach Wray praised the crews while Herrick noted improvement as Henley crew edged the freshman eight by half a length. Dr Young confirmed all squad in good shape for weight gain.
Yale varsity oarsmen were swamped and forced to swim ashore during morning practice at Broadview. Coach Guy Nickalls led the crew on a two mile walk as rain kept quarters damp. Freshmen adopt the Ward shell for permanent use.
Silk O Loughlin, famed for defence study, returns as catcher wearing an umpire mask fitted with planes. The contraption folds when he moves, causing foul tips to skid toward the catcher. He appears humorous each inning, like a would be flyer.
Fans want heavier hitting and more action in the outfield as the official league basis draws calls for change.
Giants shortstop Arthur Wletcher is sidelined by a hand injury and says doctors keep applying larger bandages. He fears the delay may end his season as he remains uncertain about a return to play.
Eppa Rixey Jr, the Phillies pitcher known for sporadic availability, may cancel social engagements to join upcoming games or team duties as needed, signaling his intent to commit if released from personal commitments.
Lyons France June 4 The rules regulations and records committee of the International Amateur Athletic Federation discussed today and adopted with modifications a set of rules submitted by James E Sullivan secretary of the American Olympic committee who presided over the meeting The changes center on time keepers and finish judges with disputes over how to determine official times and finish order In the modified rule three time keepers will time each event with the middle time used if all three differ Several judges at the finish will decide the order rather than assigning fixed roles to individual judges
N H Emmons of Boston reported on the Cunard liner Franconia that Britons seem indifferent to the coming international yacht races. He expects the Shamrock IV to prevail and notes English distraction with Ulster strife may dampen spectator enthusiasm for the event.
The Boston Y. M. C. A. will install an outdoor gym on the lot beside the building. When weather allows, classes will be held outdoors with tennis courts running tracks and more features. The outdoor gym will be finished by mid June and a formal opening of the courts will be arranged shortly after.
Harvard and Yale second teams will meet this afternoon if weather permits. The game moves up one day at Yale management request and will be the final game of the season for both sides. Whitney Wi pitches for Harvard and West will catch.
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