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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
7
After a two day layoff the Red Sox swung back into form and produced the hits and runs missing in the prior games against the Mackmen. Boston built a lead and held on to defeat the Athletics in the fourth meeting of the series.
Boston batter Babe Ruth delivers a four RBI blast and homers as the Red Sox hammer Philadelphia. Shean, McInnis, Thomas and Mays contribute multi hit games while Burns struggles in right field. Mays allows only one infield hit as Sox coast to a high scoring win.
American matchups include Philadelphia at Boston Washington at New York Cleveland at Chicago and St Louis at Detroit. National pairings feature Boston at Philadelphia New York at Brooklyn and Chicago at Pittsburg with Cincinnati meeting St Louis. Eastern games show New Haven at Springfield Waterbury at Worcester Bridgeport at New London and Hartford at Providence.
In Higago on June 21 Cleveland beat Chicago 3 to 1 as Indians capitalized on bunched hits while White Sox struggled with baserunning. Local errors and timely blows by Cleveland produced the decisive runs.
Over the links of the Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington this afternoon a four ball best ball foursome one third combined handicap will be played. First round matches in the executive committee trophy tournament will also be played this afternoon at the Lexington club. Members journeys in golf are listed for today at the Arimont Golf Club in Arlington Heights and the Concord Country Club.
A senior class hosted a benefit in the Lexington High School Hall. After a graduation play The Slacker by seniors, Sub-Master Fred C Ball awarded varsity letters to 11 girls on the field hockey team and to 11 baseball players plus their manager.
Arthur Duffey comments on Babe Ruth's four bagger and Carl Mays submarine pitch. He notes Umpire issues with the Braves, Ellery Clark's track coaching plans, and about 100 athletes entered in General Electric games at Peabody. Also mentions Dempsey Fulton bout uncertainty and aviation camp exams for Donovan Mack Yale Connors.
Geary pitched for the Athletics against Boston on June 19 as Perry rested. The second game of the double header saw Leonard Molyneaux credited with the win for the Sox and Athletics. A note confirms Jess Barnes of the New York Giants can be reached via his training camp location.
Washington beats New York 3-2 in 13 innings after Milan errors tie game at ninth. Milan drives in the winning run in the 18th as Johnson earns his 12th win, with five hits allowed and only two official earned.
In Pittsburgh on June 21 the Pirates shut out the Chicago Cubs 3 to 0. Fred Mollwitz drove in two with two singles and a sacrifice fly, while Jesse held Chicago to seven hits until the ninth inning. Steele earned the win with a solid relief effort, and Tyler was charged with the defeat.
The Phillies rout Braves 10 to 6 as Stock Luderus and Cravath pace the offense. Upham struggles with control, surrendering ten Philly hits including Cravath’s homer and Stock’s four hits. Main keeps Boston in check until late, but Philadelphia pulls away with a five-run fifth and eighth inning surge.
In International League action Buffalo defeated Newark 8 to 1. Binghamton also led Syracuse with a strong offensive showing. The results reflect a busy weekend schedule and rising form for Buffalo.
Tomorrow at Braves Field Bumkin Island faces Deer Island Naval Station in a free game preceded by a one hour band concert by 40 Bumkin Island musicians ordered to report at 2 30. Durning and Chief Corbett headline a mix of ex pros and semi pro players in a charity like clash with no charges for admission.
St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 12 to 6. Gonzales led the offense with a home run, two doubles and a single in five at bats. Snyder played his last game before leaving for the national army.
Brooklyn defeated New York 1 to 0 as only 28 New York batters faced pitcher Rube Marquard. Olson opened the seventh with a bunt single, Daubert followed with an infield hit, and a wild throw by Zimmerman scored the winning run.
New York July 21 report: Harold Ruel catcher for the New York American League club was ordered by his draft board in St. Louis to report at Jefferson Barracks Missouri on June 27.
The New York boxing bout at the Garden drew about 18000 at the gate for hospital war funds. Referee Tex O Rourke sparked controversy as fans defend the sport. Leonard the matchmaker touts Britt McGovern vs local writers as potential record attendance at Douglas A C Chelsea Club. Frank McCarthy says Tommy Robson trains for Ted Kid Lewis bout at the Arena next week.
Manager Butler confirms General Crowder’s work or fight order keeps bikers from the Revere cycle track. The season opened after the order circulated among entrants with only workers allowed to compete at the beach oval. Tonight features a double program with Corry Carman and Suter in a 2 1/2 mile motor paced race and Willie Spencer facing Francesco Verri in a sprint match.
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