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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1918

Page

6

Cumulative sports notes and match prospects across multiple events

The article surveys several athletes and teams. Dick Rudolph is expected to boost George Stallings teams this season. Hal Chase contributes a costly error that nudges the Braves toward victory. Joe Woodman returns from Panama and plans a Langford Wills bout in Denver. Harvard Princeton football prep continues while Yale wavers. Frank Shea disappoints in Travers Island trials but may later excel. Jack Britton slated to duel Bryan Downey tonight. Dutch Leonard’s pitching and hitting show strength. Howard Torkelson surprises in a half mile at Exeter. A schoolboy’s century pace versus a half mile hints at early divisions. dispute remains unresolved.

Local clubs plan amateur bouts this season amid warm months

The query notes that amateur bouts are unlikely in warm months with no amateur centers planned. It mentions A B Herzog being traded to Boston for Larry Doyle and Jess Barnes and that Herzog batted .235 for the Giants last season. It also claims Packey McFarland was never

A. B.herzog Boston Larry Doyle Jess Barnes Giants Packey McFarland

Tigers Rout Athletics in Series Opener 6 to 4

Detroit wins 6 to 4 as Cobb leads with a triple and multiple hits off Myers. Heilman2 Borrows two base hits and Gardness adds key runs. Philadelphia struggles with Bush and Fahey on the mound in the opener.

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Brassard Race at Revere Tomorrow

The Brassard bicycle classic will be held at the Revere cycle track tomorrow evening with starters George Wiley Victor Linart and Vincent Madonna. The race uses the regular hour course and carries a daily prize to the winner that continues until defeated on the same course under similar conditions. Madonna is the favorite after Saturday night’s exhibition. The card also features amateur and professional sprint events.

Brassard Revere George Wiley Victor Linart Vincent Madonna Madonna

Baseball matchups listed for national and American leagues

National games feature Pittsburg at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia. American schedule lists Boston at Chicago New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at Detroit and Washington at St Louis.

Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Chicago Philadelphia New York Springfield NEW London New Haven Providence Cincinnati Ae Boston Tee Philadelphia Rr St. Louis Cleveland Washington St. Tonis Seater Detroit Bee Pet National Detroit

Rudolph Delivers Shutout as Braves Edge Reds 1–0

Dick Rudolph pitched a one hitter until an eighth inning single by Konetchy broke the no hit bid. Ed Koney doubled home Powell for the decisive run as the Braves claimed another 1–0 victory over Cincinnati. Rudolph fanned two and walked none as he dominated the Reds.

Dick Rudolph Ed Koney Braves Cincinnati Reds Powell Firrer- Chase Konetchy Rudoelph Uases Bressler Rudolph St

Dodgers Shut Out Pirates 2 to 0 in Brooklyn

Cooper limited Pittsburgh to two hits as Grimes doubled with two on in the eighth to give Brooklyn a 2 0 victory. Wheat made a sensational one handed catch and doubled up Cutshaw at second. Umpire Emslie was knocked out when Mollwitz collided with him near first base.

Rudolph Sherwood Magee Hal Chase Koney Buck Herzog Reds Rube” Bressler Grand Fettle Bressler Chase Powell Moush Wickland Red Smith Roush Herzog Brooklyn Cooper Grimes Superbas Pittsburg Wheat Cutshaw Emslie Mollwitz O’mara Kech'e Schm'dt Catone Miller.c Senmidte Ooper O'Mara Lehmandt Johnston Cincinnati Reds Braves Hugo Bezdek Pittsburg Pirates Braves Field Clarke Griffith United States Deming Camp Devens Lieutenant Little Charlestown Navy Yard Dana Fillingim Pirates Bonnie Hearn Stallings

Cubs Take Three in Row From Phils

Chicago won 6 to 1 at Philadelphia to complete a three game series sweep. Vaughn struggled early but the Cubs pulled away with timely hitting and steady pitching. Oeschger took the loss for Philadelphia as Chicago tallied six runs, aided by Flack and Merkle double threats and key RBIs.

CUBS Phils Philadelphia Chicago Qesehger Vaughn

Southern Association Votes to End Season Early

Directors of the Southern Association of Professional Baseball Clubs voted unanimously to end the season on June 28 in Birmingham Alabama. They cited lack of interest in the game higher transportation costs under new passenger rates and the draft expected to be made on players as reasons.

Birmingham Ala Southern Association of Professional Baseball Clubs

Gill Elected Exeter Captain As Left-Handed Pitcher

Harold E. Gill of Exeter, a left handed pitcher who has troubled opponents this season, was chosen captain for the 18 team. He comes from Brockton and was a third string pitcher at Brockton High School last year under coach John Carney.

Exeter N. H Harold E. Gill Brockton Brockton High School Clayton Welles John Carney

English High downs Commerce 7 to 3 at Soldiers Field

English High School defeated the Commerce nine 7 to 3 at Soldiers Field, stretching their unbeaten run to 11 games. Al Kroog pitched for the Light and Dark Blue, securing the win as Boston city school champions of 1918.

al Kroog English High High School of Commerce Boston Soldiers Field

English High edges Commerce in seventh inning rally

English High School defeats Commerce 9 to 8 as Jo e Gately falters in the seventh and Al Kroog yields seven hits. Fred Bradley stars for English with four chances on offense and timely singles driving in runs.

Joe Gately Gately English al Kroog Commerce Arthur Kroog Fred Bradley Bradley ITIGH B.S Bh.po.a A. BE Macehia Gatley Farle Aronson Hing Farrell Swan Kinley Murphy Metre eBallans Dagestino Kerriganlb Howlett Canty Duffy Eee Ogrowley Kroog T. S. of Commerce Wagostrno Macchia Earle Ring Wirley Palls Th. m. Vimpire-in-chel—Proctor An To McGuiness

Golfers Raise Over $100000 for Red Cross Fund

President Charles Ff Thompson of the Western Golf Association reports more than 190000 raised at 14 Red Cross matches with Lake Shore Club Chicago yielding over 30000. About 42 more exhibitions are scheduled and applications for dates arrive daily as he predicts the annual total will exceed 509000.

Chicago Charles Ff. Thompson Western Golf Association Red Cross Lake Shore Club Thompson

Milton High Beats Hingham High at Town Field 6 to 4

Milton High defeated Hingham High 6 to 4 at the Milton Town Field yesterday afternoon. Pitcher John Concannon starred, allowing four hits and blasting a seventh inning triple to clear the bases.

Milton High Hingham High Milton Town Field John Concannon

Bush Shuts Out White Sox 1 to O in West Duel

Boston pitcher Bullet Joe Bush dazzled with a superb nine innings of pitching and flawless fielding as Boston defeated the White Sox 1 to 0 in Chicago. Rival Frank Shellenback matched him, but Bush's effort earned the win in a meeting of league leaders.

Chicago Sox Dues Boston Joe Bush Frank Shellenback

Boston and White Sox Clash In Pitcher Duel Excerpt

In a tense game Shean's fourth inning triple, aided by Felsch error and a passed ball, gave Boston the lone run. Ruth went hitless as Shellenback shut out the Red Sox with superb pitching. Six White Sox strikeouts and tight defense by Scott Strunk and Murphy framed a scoreless start before Boston’s 22 innings streak without scoring.

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Baseball gear to aid POWs in German camps

President Ban Johnson announced that American prisoners held in 12 German camps will receive baseball equipment. The Red Cross will ship the paraphernalia after Germany consented to the plan.

Chicago Germany Ban Johnson American League Iie Red Cross

American Association Scores and Weather Notes

Kansasity edges Indianapolia 4 to 2 while Columbus and St Paul shutout. Milwaukee wins 7 to 4 over Louisville. Toledo and Minneapolis rain. Jersey City defeats Baltimore 4 to 2 and Newark 5 to Binghamton 1. Rochester 3, Toronto 2.

Kansasity Indianapolia Columbus St. Paul Milwaukee Louisville Toledo-Minneapolis Jersey City Baltimore Newark Binghamton Rochester Toronto

Falcons rout Nashville as Atlanta dominates scoring duel

In a viewing of scoring, Atlanta teams largest margin of victory leads to 7 to 1 over Nashville with Birmingham defeating Chattanooga 5 to 3 in another game.

Senators Beat St. Louis Browns 8-2 in 14 innings

Washington moves atop the pennant race by beating the Browns 8 to 2 in 14 innings. Ainsmith singled and Shotton scored the winning run in the 14th as Judge doubled to right and Shotton scored from first. Players list includes Shaw Ayers Rogers Houck Sothoron with Ayers earning the win and Sothoron the loss.

ST. Louis Washington Theeocals Ainsmith Shotton Judge Gerber Rogers Houck St. Louisa Foster Gedeon Ferrers Foster Morgan Shanks Nisler Arnsmith Jronhle Smith Hale Balla Shaw Ayers Sotheron Sothoron Po.a Shotton Rf Tobin Austin Sb Fosterab Sisler Milan Demmitt Rf O " Taran A Maisel Rogers P Biendryx eJolins Oo Sothoron

Records smashed at Army track meet at West Point

West Point N Y June 10 The class of 1920 won the 24th annual field meet under the army athletic council during commencement week. Three academy records were broken Gene Videl cleared 6 feet 1 2 inches in the high jump Shrader set a pole vault record of 11 feet 6 inches and exceeded the discus mark at 17 feet 11 2 inches by 7 feet 3 1 2 inches.

West Point N. Y Army Athletic Council United States Military Academy Gene Videl Army Shrader

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