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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
11
Sam Jones carried the afternoon to the edge of another sig victory for the opponents as the St Louis batters waited until the end to rally and defeat the Red Sox 2 to 1. Duffy's Browns fell short in the late rally.
In a tense closing chapter Boston loses to St Louis as Sam Hoblitt and Urban Shocker battle. Ellerbe, Collins and Me nnis spark the locals but a ninth inning rally falls just short after Karl Kolp held the Browns to seven innings.
R H E report shows Concord High facing Lexington High in a contested matchup with players Loftus Giles Roach McNamara J Kelly and Cassidy listed among participants.
American League matchups include St. Louis at Boston, Cleveland at New York, Detroit at Washington, and Chicago at Philadelphia. National League slate features Boston at Pittsburg, Brooklyn at St. Louis, New York at Cincinnati, and Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York trimmed Cleveland’s lead to a half game by 4 to 8 in a controversial finish. Manager Speaker protested after Baker singled in the ninth claiming a prior swing on a third strike, but umpire Wilson ruled ball.
A Japanese angora goat grazed on the University Heights baseball diamond yesterday drawing cheers as the Holy Cross goat visiting for the Holy Cross versus BC game. Some say the animal was sent by jockey William Frazer to the Boston College faculty, while others claim it appeared earlier than expected for the contest.
Exeter nine fell to Tufts 1924 team 8 to 6 at home. Pitchers Cook and Van Lengen started for Exeter. Several lineup changes were made in preparation for the Andover contest.
Report covers several boxing matchups and promoter tensions. Doyle laments being sidestepped at 142 145 pounds, while White vs Duffy advances as an eight round semi final. Sullivan plans Melee July 4 and promoter Tillo O'Brien clashes noted. American Legion Haverhill to host open air boxing June 25 with Kirby Corcoran arranging.
Causey earned the win with 2 1 2 innings of relief as Philadelphia toppled Chicago 11-8. Meussl Grimes and Daly led the hits with multiple two basers and a Daly home run. York took the loss after giving up 14 hits in 7 2/3 innings.
The State Street Trust Company team defeated the Boston Y. M. C. A. team on the Y grounds last night in a twilight game by 7 to 4. Woodman the Bankers pitcher hit a three run home run in the first inning to set the pace.
In Pittsburgh on June 8 the Corsairs crushed the Braves 16 to 4. The Pirates sparked by a 25‑hit attack and strong fielding built a large early lead, with key hits from Whitted Barnhart Schmidt and Maranville. Pittsburg bullpen pitchers saw mixed results as the Corsairs piled on through the middle innings.
A vague sports note mentions Manager Mitchell and a youngster facing a sunburn risk during a game or activity, with reference to elsewhere on page 20. The fragment provides no clear event, date, or outcome.
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