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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
14
Harvard and Yale prep for the Thames race with Kreger steering Harvard and McLane guiding Yale. Alma Richards faces suspension over expense money, affecting Panama Pacific games. Ted Meredith may test the Stadium track as sprint plans unfold and a crowded Ebbetts Field awaits the final baseball clash.
Boston defeats Washington 12 to 4 behind Ray Collins strong pitching and a dominant team hitting performance. Hooper, Speaker, and Cady lead with multiple hits while Janvrin and Gainer contribute key plays. Washington’s Shanks, Milan, and Gandil provide brief resistance as Shaw and Engel struggle on the mound.
In Poughkeepsie New York on June 24 crews from Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania Syracuse and Stanford completed their hard work. Coaches will focus on keeping rowers in condition until regatta day next Monday.
Fitchburg defeated Portland 5 to 3 in a nine inning game. Luyster Connell Thompson and Maloney led Fitchburg with key hits while Thompson Ritter Stolen bases by Conley Luyster Tuero Becker and a drive by Frashompson. Pitching details include Barron Tuero and umpire White. Time 1h 50m.
A pitched ball hits the bat and then caroms toward the plate, rolling about two feet on the diamond. The description notes the batsman making contact with a pitched ball, triggering a live play and fielding action.
Yale head coach in New London expresses strong confidence in the Yale oarsmen as they prepare for Friday’s races against Harvard. He emphasizes physical strength endurance and oarsmanship and says the crew is nearly perfect for the hard work ahead despite not predicting the outcome.
Wray asserts Harvard can match Yale in Friday races, with confidence and seasoned crews. He praises the varsity eight as one of his best and anticipates a tight, high quality display of oarsmanship from both Crimson and Blue on the Thames.
Newark defeats Providence 5 to 0. Montreal wins 7 to 3 over Buffalo. Toronto tops Rochester 6 to 0. Jersey City beats Richmond 11 to 6.
George Alger of Cambridge will face Dave Powers of Malden in an eight round welterweight semi final at Atlas A A on Tuesday night as a lead in to the Sam Langford Sam McVey 12 round heavyweight main event.
The article previews an eight round bout where Powers eyes welterweight honors after strong showings. Howard McCrae of Cambridge and Young Stone of Providence, both highly regarded, are set for a first class contest. Brusso and Clancy will open the card as fans expect a lively glove night in Boston with McVey arriving soon for a Langford clash.
In Orange New Jersey E P Larned and C L Johnston Jr failed to advance at the Middle States championship at Orange Lawn Tennis Club Mountain Station Hall defeated Larned 6 4 6 1 while Throckmorton beat Johnston 6 1 6 2 Pate earlier fell to Throckmorton 6 4 6 3 Miss Molla Bjurdstedt Cassel and Helene Pollock reached the women’s semi finals in straight sets.
Dauss shines on the mound for Detroit as the Tigers top St Louis 9 to 3. Cobb drives two-base hits and Burns adds a three-base beauty while Vitt and Cobb steal bases for the visitors. Lowdermilk and Hoch work limited innings as Dauss fans 6 in a solid win.
In New London at the National A. C. Patsey Delacca of Boston defeated Fred Kibler of New York in 12 rounds. Peter Hartley of New York beat Eddie Flynn of Boston in 10 rounds. Willie Green of Boston defeated Jimmy Taylor of New York in eight rounds.
Coach Murena worked the Stanford crew with two tough drills and starts as he aims to have them racing trim by Monday. Penn and Syracuse coaches led three mile river rows with starts practice, while Cornell, Columbia and Rice crews also trained along the course. A time trial may occur tomorrow depending on conditions.
New York beat Philadelphia 7 to 6 as Bush threw a wild pitch in the 10th. Maisel, Strunk, and Boone doubled, with McHale allowing nine hits in 6 innings and Fisher 4 in relief. umpire Hildebrand and O Loughlin behind the plate.
Ernie Koob star left hander of Western State Normal signed to play with the Detroit Tigers. He will report tomorrow joining the Tigers on their return home after a conference with Jimmie McGuire. Earlier rumors linked him to the St Louis Browns but his eligibility was settled as a free agent. Koob won every game last season except a 0 0 ten inning tie with Michigan.
The list records final scores for several games including Louisville 9 over Columbus 8 and Cleveland 10 to Indianapolis 0. Minneapolis 4 and Milwaukee 2. St Paul 12 and Kansas City 9 in the second game with St Paul also noted.
Dedrick limited Worcester to two hits while Lynn won 5 to 0. Gleason ripped a timely triple and Lynch contributed strong batting as the features of the game.
Lawrence defeated Lewiston 8 to 1 to extend its win streak to nine games. Timely hits in the fourth and fifth innings and Lewiston misplays at critical moments fueled the offense in this afternoon matchup.
Manchester edges Lowell 2-1 in ten innings as Fish drives in the tying run with a double in the eighth and Kilhullen scores the winning run in the tenth after a fielding error. Dee and Fish notch two base hits. Kilhullen McGeehan and Swayne drive runs. Houser works hitless until the eighth and King allows six walks. Umpire Aubrey. Time 1h 45m.
In Yale news the third Yale Harvard baseball clash in Brooklyn on Saturday marks the end of Frank Quinby’s tenure as Yale head coach. His three year contract expires with the game, ending his duties after three seasons. Everett and Somerville meet in an exhibition on Malden High School field tomorrow at 3 p.m. to decide a Suburban league title but it carries no official standings due to graduation rules.
Boston Lodge of Elks No 10 will join President Joseph J. Lannin as guests at the Red Sox game against the New York team. about 1500 Elks and 500 Brockton Knights of Columbus members and companions will attend with a band providing music before and during the game. Donovan Day at Fenway Park honors former Providence Grays manager with a 600-strong Providence fan trip.
Yale faces a stormy season as captains share and seek more control over coaching. Captain Middlebrook, assisted by Tommers, hints at friction while Arthur Milburn may lead next year and favor Tommers as head coach. A new athletic committee will define powers and appoint a coach before fall.
Gene Packard earned the win for Kansas City as they edged Newark 3 to 2 in the opener in Newark New Jersey. Batteries were Packard and Easterly for Kansas City Moseley and Rariden for Newark.
Notes of interest for motorists report brisk prep for the upcoming Chicago speedway race with 20 starters and multiple makes. A thief named Bradley has sought tools from garages after borrowing them, then vanished. Cole Motor Car Co officials Henderson and Colt visited Cole in Boston for a luncheon at the City Club.
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