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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1918

Page

17

Boxing Gossip Promises Holiday Armory Card Assorted Matches

Boxing notices from the Chelsea Douglas A. C. roster describe a 40 round billing next Monday with two sixes one eight and two tens featuring Dave Powers Billy Carney Tommy Shea Johnny Buckley Young Mitchell Bobby Dyson Steve Roberts Young Leonard Bruno East Boston Billy Nash and others. Also reportsForecast of Miske Norfolk bout July 2 at Armory Boston plus Robson Wilson talk and Kopen praising Gussie Lewis ahead of Philadelphia clash.

Leonard Douglas A. C Chelsea Dave Powers Billy Carney Tommy Shea New Haven Johnny Buckley South Boston Young Mitchell Braintree Bobby Dyson New Bedford The Armory A. A Billy Miske Kid Norfolk Tommy Robson Ted Kid Lewis Dundee Britt

Cards shuffle infield as Kavanaugh takes second base

Red Smyth was ready at second when Marty Kavanaugh moved to second. Heathcote, recalled from Houston, goes to right field while Smyth likely benches. President Rickey still seeks an outfielder and Harry Weiser and Steve Yerkes have not reported or declined the second base spot.

Red Smyth Cardinals Marty Kavanaugh Young Heathcote Houston Smyth Rickey Cards Harry Weiser Steve Yerkes

White Sox Draw Strongly Despite Bad Conditions

Despite poor conditions the White Sox attract large crowds this year as baseball's calamity bowlers face a difficult start to the season.

White Sox

Jones Resigns As St Louis Manager Amid Strain

St Louis June 1. Fielder Jones announces his second retirement from pro baseball citing inability to endure the strain of managing a big league club. He previously retired in 1908 from the Chicago White Sox. Jones and owner Phil Ball deny business friction as the cause and note Jones’s lumber interests in Oregon have grown with shipbuilding.

ST. Louis Fielder Jones Chicago White Sox Jones Phil Ball Browns Oregon

Exeter Track Team Weakened for All Boston Meet

Exeter New Hampshire June 13 The Exeter track team loses key competitors due to an age limit of 20 years and a student leaving school Captain elect Howard Torkelson H C Chaman and C B Myers miss events Torkelson would have excelled in the 100 and 220 Captain Smith in the 440 Myers in distance runs Other strong events like the mile pole vault and hammer throw will be absent Saturday reducing Exeter’s chances.

Exeter N. H All Boston Howard T. Torkelson H. C. Champan C. B. Myers B. C. Smith Andover Torkelson Smith

Stallings Seeks Perry Exchange After Reported Trade

Chief Stallings refuses to confirm Perry trade news as he acknowledges Perry now belongs to the Braves but he does not intend to deprive Connie Mack. Stallings wired Mack proposing a player exchange for Perry.

Scott Perry Philadelphia Athletics Braves National Commission Stallings Perry Connie Mack Mack

New Haven Breaks Bridgeport Streak in Double-Header

New Haven defeated Bridgeport 6 to 1 in the first game ending Bridgeport’s 18 game win streak. Bridgeport won the second game 2 to 0. Watson pitched both ends, blanking the visitors until the final game’s late hits. The double-header was played in New Haven on June 13.

NW Haven Conn New Haven Bridgeport Watson

Springfield Defeats Worcester 3 2 In One-Run Game

Springfield wins another close game 3 to 2 over Worcester. Wheat and Manners drove in Springfield run. Redman's single scored Worcester run and two infield outs after Cooney's fifth inning double.

Springfield Worcester Wheat Manners Redman Cooney

Kennedy Drives In Winner In Extra Innings For Providence

In Providence, Brausen's sharp single to right in the 10th plated Kennedy as Providence edged Waterbury 4 to 3 in the first extra inning game of the season. Minor left the mound in the fifth and Kennedy exited in the eighth. The score stood 4 to 3.

Providence R. J Brausen Kennedy Waterbury Minor

Cardinals Stockholders Levy Funds for Debts to Mrs Britton

St Louis Cardinals stock holders agreed to a $50,000 self assessment to shore up the club treasury. President Rickey said $40,000 would go to settle the remaining payment owed Mrs Britton, rejecting use of the funds to purchase players citing current market conditions.

St. Louis Cardinals Rickey Britton

Leonard Shuts Out White Sox to Clinch Series Sweep

Boston defeats Chicago 6 to 0 in the fourth game of the four game set. Red Sox pitcher Billy Leonard dominates Cicotte, limiting Chicago to three hits while Boston’s offense explodes with McInnis keying a two run first and Hooper Thomas and Scott adding on. Ruth drives in a run with a first inning triple and Schang, Schalk and others contribute in support as Leonard retires seven innings without allowing a run.

Cicotte Leonard McInnis Boston Holdens Hooper Thomas Scott Benz Barrow Cleveland Shean Isberg Gandil Murphy Ruth White Sox Felsch Red Sox Chicago Eddie Collins Weaver Schang Risburg Collins Red Thomas Eddie Murphy Dutch Strunk Schalk Jacobson Shane Collins Is AB A. Hooper J.collins da Shean E.collins Ruthit Persechief Melanis Scottss Risberg Schang.c A Jacobs bHargrove

New York Tops Cleveland In Ten Inning Series Finale

New York defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 in ten innings to clinch the series. Coveleskie labored through nine before an error let New York tie, Pratt delivered the decisive single as Bodie doubled following Pipp’s sacrifice. Mogridge earned the win.

Cleveland New York Coveleskie Pratt Pipp Bodie A. Gilbooley Evans Chapmanyss Baker Rothrf W'ganss Woodif Marsans Miller Walters O'Neille Finneran Cow'leskieyp Mogridge aHannah bCaldwell Speaker Gilhooley Chapman Roth

Teel Wins Maine Checker Tourney Playoff

I. P. Teel of Tenants Harbor defeated Ray S. Gould of Lewiston in the playoff of a tied state checker tournament restricted play. Teel won three games to none with five draws in Lewiston on June 13.

Lewiston I. P. Teel Tenants Harbor Ray S. Gould

Moran trims cards offer for pitcher Gene Packard

Pat Moran has offered cash and players to St. Louis for pitcher Gene Packard. Packard was near a deal to join the New York Yankees but could not be waived out of the National League.

Philadelphia Report Pat Moran St. Louis Cardinals Gene Packard New York Yankees

General Electric Field Day At Rockdale Park Peabody

The General Electric Mutual Benefit Association hosts its tenth annual field day on Saturday June 22 at Rockdale Park Peabody. A baseball fame features William F Brophy of the West End versus the Commonwealth Vser team. Running events include 120 yard dash 88 yard run one and five mile runs running high and broad jump. Prizes include watches and a cap. Entry blanks available from J.

General Electric Building Address Listing

P. O'Brien listed at the General Electric Company Building located on Third V, West Lynn, as part of a local property or office directory entry.

P. O'Brien General Electric Company Third V West Lynn

Lexington Benefit for Devens Hospital in Park Program

A benefit at Lexington Park features a 1 PM military concert, 3 PM Camp Devens versus Arlington baseball, a Golden Rule Club theatrical show, Camp Devens talent, and motor paced and sprint races with notable riders including Clarence Carman Jamaica boy Percy Larence Frank Corry Verri and Lloyd Thomas postponed from Wednesday due to rain and rescheduled for Monday.

Lexington Park Camp Devens Ayer Arlington Golden Rule Club Clarence Carman Revere Ag Attavieator Jamaica Percy Larence Frank Corry Verri Lloyd Thomas

Detroit Tigers crush Athletics 10 to 2 in final game

Detroit hitters slugged extra-base hits and capitalized on Philadelphia errors to win 10 to 2. Heilmann hit a first-pitch homer to center, with Cobb and Veach adding doubles and Burns driving in runs as Boland and Myers split the pitching duties in a decisive Detroit victory.

Detroit Myers Philadelphia Heilmann A. Bush Shannones Qobb Oldring Veach C.walker Heilmannrt Burns Gardner Bush Cobb Young Spencer Boland Walker Srrors Dugan F. Walker Shannon Vitt

Browns Shut Out Senators 2 to 0

St Louis defeated Washington 2 to 0 in a pitching duel as Gallia bested Johnson. Key second inning included Smith scoring on a misplay by Shotton and Gedeon stealing second before crossing. Errors by Shotton and Ainsmith factored in the final tally and defensive misplays.

ST. Louis Shotton Ainsmith Washington Gallia Johnson Smith Gedeon Tobinger Shottomrf Maisel Tudge Sisler Foster Demmitt Milani Shanks Morgan Gerber W.johns Hale McBridesss Picinieh McBride Tame Fe Tiedeon W. Johnson

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