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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

13

Wood's wild pitch lifts Senators past Red Sox in opener

Washington wins 2 to 1 as Joe Wood and Bill Carrigan falter. Dixie Walker shines for the Senators, while Boston pitchers struggle with passes and wild pitches. Hughes leaves with injury. Walker steadies the mound to seal the win.

Wood Red Sox Washington Boston Walker Moeller Foster Milan Cort Ener Schaefer Flynn Knight McBride Henry Hughes Cohen Prvsee

Young schoolboy Meredith draws college critics’ notice

Mer­chantsberg Academy’s Meredith emerges as a standout schoolboy athlete. Critics expect rapid improvement as he nears 50 seconds in the 440 yards. Coaches deem him capable of 49 seconds and possibly Olympic Trials participation if he continues to develop.

Penn Meredith Mercersberg Academy Jim Curran Curran Mercersberg

Gossip for Motorists

Advertising manager S. Jordan of the Rambler maker Thomas B. Jeffery Co. visits Kenosha as the local Rambler branch posts a million-dollar annual volume. Industry leaders and clubs discuss federal motor vehicle registration and its impact on motorists across states.

S. Jordan Thomas B. Jeffery Company Kenosha, Wis Rambler United States C. P. Rockwell

Chief Bender Loses in Pitchers Battle

New York defeated Philadelphia in a pitchers battle at Philadelphia May 1 192? Ford vs Bender. The winning run came in the ninth after Gardner fumbled Street's grounder and Street's steal. Bender struck out 10.

Chief Bender Philadelphia New York Ford Bender Olling Gardner Street

Harvard Second Eleven Defeats South Boston High 12 to 1

Harvard second team routed South Boston High School on Soldiers Field in a slow contest scoring 12 to 1. Batteries Buffum and Osborn starred for Harvard as end Hamlin contributed periodically amid fragmented plays.

Harvard Boston Gith Boston High School Soldiers Field Sonwlboys Murphy South Boston High Buffum and Osbort End Hamien

Baseball in Brief Form from New Bedford and Lowell

New Bedford defeated Lawrence 3 to 2 in 10 innings with Ness driving in the winning run. Briggs contributed sensational center field work and Howard was hard hit but superbly fielded. In Lowell, Worcester out hit but stranded 15 and lost 4 to 2 as Magee and Crum made key catches.

New Bedford Lawrence Today Ness Briggs Howard Lawrence Bh.po A.E. BH A.E. Maran Hagan Sweatt Carls'm Con'hton Wilson Luyster O'Kennedy O'Connell Phenix Spires O‘ghase Delaney Braym Swarm Pruitt Braymater Maranville Kennedy Swarmstedt Swarnstedt Carlstrom Chase Braymaier News Stafford Lowell Worcester Magee Crum

Brockton Defeats Haverhill 17 to 6 in Baseball Showdown

Brockton smashed 17 runs to 6 as Haverhill pitchers Hankee and Dellas struggled. Brockton sent 12 batters in the fourth inning, scoring eight runs on three hits, with key contributions from Maloney Clemens and Barry.

Haverhill Hankee Dellas Brockton Brockton. Haverhill A.E MP Lane O/Campbell O Sullivan O/Pratt Wadleigh Perkins Gaw Bellas Maloney Smith Howard Boardman Barry Sullivan Clemens Klett McGamwell Sue Pratt Pratt Young Campbell Kerin

Batted for Hale in 6th as Worcester defeats Lowell

DeGroff, Boultes, Miller, Lavigne, Jacobs and Linderbeck drive runs. DeGroff and Nye steal bases, Linderbeck homers and Cooney and Aubrey add two base hits. Hale allows 6 runs on 61 hits in 56 innings. Madden and Zeiser also pitched. Umpire Tannigan. Time listed as 50 minutes.

Hale Lowell Worcester DeGroff Boultes Miller Lavigne Jacobs Linderbeck Cooney Aubrey Crum Wilson Rising Nye Zeiser Madden McCune Tannigan

Lynn Defeats Fall River 7 2 Behind Errors

Lynn capitalized on Fall River errors to win 7 to 2. Walsh made a highlight catch. Smith allowed five hits in five innings while Arminger gave up five in four. Key miscues by Fall River aided Lynn as McGovern Strands and Strands stole multiple bases.

Fall River Harrington Lynn Walsh Smith Wallace Strands Logan Orcutt Wright Hickman Arminger Devine Morris Butler Weeden McGovern Yell Bowcock

Juniors Win Harvard Meet In Interclass Track

The Harvard junior class won the interclass track meet with 45 points, ahead of the freshmen 31 and seniors 121½. R Tower led sprinters with 101½ seconds in the 100 yards, while W A Barron Jr won the 440 yard dash and Gozzaldi Cable and Jackson shared high point honors. Jackson strained a tendon, casting doubt on his season.

Harvard Quinn Donovan Crimson R. Tower W. A. Barron Jr F. W. Copeland de Gozzaldi T. Cable A. L. Jackson Gozzaldi Cable Jackson A.L. Jackson K. F. Pantzer P. M. Rice H. St. J. Smith Yuard Dash J. J. Abbott W. B. Adams E. F. Atkins R. S. de Gozzaldi J. TL. Foley P. B. Halstead J. O'Brien J. L. Boley de Gonzaldi J. 1. Abbott H. P. Lawless R. St. B. Boyd H. M. Warren P. R. Withington IF. W. Copeland F. H. Blackman J. F. Foristall A. Y.Y. Hodgdon P. Gustafson W. Lt. Allen I. Cable BP. G. M. Austin R. B. Batehelder F. H. Leslie F. Brickley T Cable Sturgis L. D. Howard Rin

Medford High Edges Mechanic Arts 2-1 in 10 Innings

Medford High beat Mechanic Arts 2 to 1 in ten innings at Medford yesterday. Dempsey misplayed two passed balls enabling both Medford runs and Day delivered Medford’s lone hit in the 10th after two were out. Mechanic Arts had three hits and four errors while Medford had one hit and five errors with Day and Dempsey leading efforts. Attendance 400, umpire Cutting.

Medford Medford High Mechanic Arts High Dempsey Broughman Mechanic Day Frazier Mechanic Arts Davidson Carr Shes Eagan Loughman

Rock Ridge Edges Roxbury Latin 7 6 In Wellesley Hills

Rock Ridge School defeats Roxbury Latin 7 6 in a seesaw game at Wellesley Hills. Rock Ridge scored two runs in the sixth and three more in the ninth to seize the lead before two out late, with Wood and Rollins delivering key hits and eight hundred in attendance.

Wellesley Hills Rock Ridge Roxbury Latin Rock Ridge School Wood McCanless Wallace Ricker Hills Seaver Sheehan Juldid Rollins Driscoll Chamberlain Lambert Sada Finn Mme Hardy Attendanece Driscoll Ib Rieker

Pops in Symphony Hall Opens With Star Program

The Pops in Symphony Hall opens next Monday night with much of the seating spoken for. Mr. Strube has crafted an attractive program including an intermezzo from Wolf-Ferrari's new opera The Jewels of the Madonna, likely to become a season favorite.

Symphony Hall Strube Wolf-Ferrari

Engineering School freshman hurler fans 209 in rare scrimmage

In a seven inning game at Ferry Field Arch ws between Engineering freshmen and sophomores George H. Sisler of Akron Ohio struck out 209 batters. He allowed one base on balls and hit one batter. Only one ball was hit fair during the contest a fly to centre muffed by the fielder. Six balls were foul.

Boston Joe Quirk Connie Mack Fenway Park Hughes Walker Hooper Speaker Yerkes Bradley Gardner Wagner Wood Sox Moeller Flynn Pepper Thomas Foster Red Sox Tom Hughes Tom Ann Arbor Mich Ferry Field George H. Sisler Akron Ohio

Matchups Set for Classic City Showdowns Across Circuits

Boston visits Washington while St Louis heads to Detroit and Cleveland travels to Chicago. New York plays Philadelphia in a quartet of marquee road games showcasing early season rivalries.

Chicago Boston Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis New York A Detro Ton New York

National Basketball Matchups Across Six Cities

National schedule lists Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York Cincinnati at St Louis Chicago at Pittsburg. Matchups mark a busy day of basketball across major markets with multiple teams in action.

Cincinnati New York Boston Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburg Philadelphia St. Louis National

Evening matchups listed for major runners in state towns

Lynn at Irail River Brockton at Haverhill Worcester at Lowell Lawrence at New Bedford. Local schedule lists four pairings with nearby cities facing off in upcoming contests.

Per Lowell Eerenene Eesener Worcester Erggeeererestegnere Lawrence Eerreervee Brockton Ae New England Lynn Irail River Brockton Haverhill Worcester Lowell Lawrence New Bedford

Baseball scores from twin cities and midwest games

In Minneapolis Minneapolis 5 Louisville 14 innings. St Paul Indianapolis 9 St Paul 7. Kansas City Toledo 5 Kansas City 4. Milwaukee Columbus 2 Milwaukee 0.

Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Columbus

Local Hockey Scores From New Haven Holyoke and Springfield

New Haven New Haven 5 Hartford 2 Holyoke 7 New Britain 0 Springfield 7 Bridgeport 3 reported as final scores across three region matchups with Holyoke and Springfield dominating.

New Haven Hartford Holyoke New Britain Springfield Bridgeport

Orioles Beat Blue Jays 6 2 as Red Sox Rivalry Heats Up

In a packed night of hockey style baseball action the Orioles defeated the Blue Jays 6 to 2 at Baltimore. The Devils of Providence tripled up the Sabres 4 to 2 in a separate matchup. Montreal tied with Jersey City 10 in a high scoring clash while Newark rolled over Rochester 5 to 2.

Baltimore Toronto Providence Buffalo Jersey City Montreal Newark Rochester

Malden High Club Edges Brockton 6–4 In Farewell

Malden High defeated Brockton High 6 to 4 at Malden yesterday afternoon. Malden led 6 0 before Brockton rallied in the ninth, scoring three runs against Flanders. Crockett Kelliber Smith Murphy Kenrick Thielster Walker Rowe Doyle and Deming are listed among players with at bats and fielding positions. Attendance was 400 with Cary as umpire.

Malden High Brockton Malden Brockton Boys Walloping Flanders Brockton High A.E O Smith Oj Morse Gerrish O'Waltzer O Butler Anderson Murphy O/Thielst Young O O Kenrick Osberg Rowe Killion Kerr See Doyle Deming Flanders Cary

Lawrence Academy Wins 4-3 Over Lowell High in Groton

Lawrence Academy defeated Lowell High 4 to 3 in Groton. Lawrence scored all runs in the third inning while Lowell threatened in the ninth, loading the bases with two outs but failing to tie. Batteries Knight and Hamilton for Lawrence with Garrity and Desmond for Lowell.

Groton Lawrence Academy Lowell High Lawrence Lowell R.H.E. Lawrence High Knight Hamilton Garrity Desmond

St John's Prep Beats Framingham in Pitchers Battle

St John's Prep of Danvers toppled Framingham High 3 to 2 in a ninth inning win at South Framingham. Haller starred behind the plate as Woods and Murphy combined on the mound while Nichols and Holbrook supported the Framingham battery.

South Framingham St. John's Prep Danvers Framingham High Haller R. H. E. St. John's Prep Woods Murphy Nichols

Dent Sent from Dodgers to Newark in IL Deal

May 1 report that Elliot E. Dent, pitcher for the Brooklyn club, is released to the Newark club of the International League.

Brooklyn Elliot E. Dent Newark

Milwaukee signs two players from national leagues

Milwaukee American Association club signs pitcher Bruce Noel and outfielder Capron from the Pittsburgh Nationals.

Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee American Association Bruce Noel Capron Pittsburg Nationals

United States League Card Scores and Delayed Games

The schedule shows Cincinnati 4 at Chicago 5 in Cincinnati. New York 10 tied Reading 10 in 10 innings due to darkness. Richmond 9 defeated by Washington 2. Cleveland Fitsburg routed Cleveland 11 to 1.

Cincinnati Chicago New York Reading Richmond Washington Cleveland Fitsburg

How to join the A A U and local contacts

The note directs readers to J Frank Facey of 36 Prospect Street Cambridgeport for A A U registration details. It lists player positions for several baseball figures and recommends College-Dan Barry. It asks for pitchers in a recent 15 inning game St Louis versus Chicago Baumgartner and Scott named. It also mentions Meanix Reid Ferguson and Howe as the English High School relay team champions from PhiladelphiaFranken Field.

New England J. Frank Facey Prospect Street Cambridgeport J. H. P.—Donahue Davis Tannehill and Roche Sullivan Walsh Isbel Dougherty Hahn Fielder Jones Dan Barry St. Louis Chicago Baumgartner Scott Meanix Reid Ferguson Howe Philadelphia Franken Field

Cushing Academy Second Baseball Team Opens With Victory

In Ashburnham on May 1 the Cushing Academy second team opened its season by edging Leominster High School in a close 6 to 6 game this afternoon.

Ashburnham Cushing Academy Leominster High School

Detroit Tigers Fall Behind With Eight Errors In Loss

Detroit committed eight errors as Chicago White Sox won the final game of the series 5 to 2. Cobb stole home in the first inning and Weaver contributed standout fielding as Detroit struggled.

Detroit Ty Cobb Chicago Cobb Weaver

St. Mark's Beats Worcester English 9 to 0

St. Mark's defeated Worcester English High 9 to 0 in Southboro. Pitcher McKinlock was outstanding and the St. Mark's defense supported well. Numerous English High errors led to the lopsided win for St. Mark's.

ST. Mark’s Worcester Southboro McKinlock St. Mark's R.h.le McKinlock and Landon Holm and Gerholm

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