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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1919
Page
14
In Brooklyn on May 2 President G. W. Grant of the Braves said he would do anything to change the club's plight after watching their sixth straight defeat to the opponent this season in a pitchers duel.
Dodgers beat Braves 3 to 0 in Brooklyn opener. Rudolph allows eight hits while Malone and Kreuger pace the Dodgers with key hits. Grant seeks to acquire Robertson from Giants, clashing with McGraw and Stoneham over trade terms amid ongoing Braves batting struggles.
Four Suburban League games draw crowds this afternoon as Newton H competes for the championship. Several Boston high schools also schedule games and a number of top teams will see action.
The Newton High and Medford High basketball teams square off at Fulton street grounds Medford with Newton holding the league lead and Medford viewed as its main challenger Captain Fred Sawyer to pitch for Newton Jim Prior for Medford The doubleheader features other local matchups as Brookline Everett Malden Cambridge Latin and St Johns Prep scheduled for nearby sites.
In Philadelphia May 2 Washington beat Philadelphia 7 to 0 to open the season as Shaw homered twice and matched a strong pitching effort. Shaw delivered solo shots in his first two at bats and held the Athletics to one hit through five innings, aiding a Washington attack that totaled 12 hits led by Shanks and Milan. Johnson closed the game for the win.
New York May 2 Major league baseball will play Sunday games May 4 in New York and Philadelphia and Boston in Brooklyn as approved by law. New York in Brooklyn on May 12 and American league schedule to follow with Washington in New York. Heydler and Ban Johnson to meet next week to set remaining Sunday dates.
George J. Moriarty offers guidance for players entering the major leagues. He urges newcomers to drop bush league tricks and emphasizes fundamentals such as proper baserunning, fielding with two hands, and contributing to teammates by scoring when possible.
Boston College High School nine topped Dean Academy 13 to 3 at Rowan Park Dorchester in game two of a three game series. Pitcher Jimmy Cassell fanned 10, allowing four hits, as BC High showcased strong hitting and aggressive base running. Dean’s McCoy struggled despite some solid pitching with ragged support from teammates.
Tuero the Cardinal pitcher defeated the Reds with a 3 0 8 0 4 0 line. Fans urged unity as a call to buy bonds.
A noted dealer claims M. C. A. cigarettes are sold nationwide and claim the product is not produced with greater care elsewhere. The advertisement highlights widespread availability and quality.
Sophomores won 11 to 2 overall capturing the crew race baseball and relay. Freshmen victory came in tug of war. Charles River Basin crew race saw sophs finish two feet ahead in a 1 mile course starting at the B A A boat house and finishing by Walker Memorial. Ted Spitz anchored the winning relay in 4 minutes 48 seconds. Freshmen set a new tug of war record before the sophs’ 4 to 1 baseball win. Boxing finals featured Willie Corbett defeating C B Paul in the 135-pound class.
Fourteen Harvard players plus Coach Hugh Duffy and two managers travel to Philadelphia for a Monday afternoon game against the University of Pennsylvania. Bullard and Blair likely handle pitching duties while Felton may start if given a real-game opportunity. The Crimson sit at two wins and four losses, hampered by a lack of punch this season.
Middlebury College defeated Tufts College 64 1 2 to 61 1 2 in a dual track meet. Petratz set a Middlebury discus record at 1 feet 8 inches and Hebard set a broad jump mark at 2 feet 1 inch.
Open amateur golf tournament at Wollaston Golf Club Montclair saw several defaults in early rounds across divisions. In the championship first flight Paton Lawrence Murphy and Thayer advanced after decisive wins with notable efforts by Lawrence and Thayer in afternoon matches.
A Sunday game at Braves Field pits Army against Navy with the Boston receiving ship team, fresh off a win over the Yankee Division. Army intends to even the score as lineups are set.
Joseph McCaffery, former English High School rower, was elected captain of Tufts College eight at a chapel meeting last night. He joins Don Grant, last year’s Huntington School captain, in helping Coach Stroehman shape the crews.
Columbia shut out Cornell 7 to 0 in New York on May 2. Meany struck out 156 and allowed three hits for Columbia. Batteries Needle and Miniers, Meany and Ackerman supported the win.
Indianapolis 2 Minneapolis 0 Columbus 2 Milwaukee 2 Paul 7 Toledo 2 Kansas City 4 Louisville 3 in 10 innings.
Boxing notes cover Will ie Ritchie retirement amid sympathy and manager disputes in Philadelphia. Reports on St Josephs amateur championships May 14 tickets at 28 School St Room 11. Matchmaker Freddie Moore counters NY claims about Benny Walger's Joe Jacobs. Also details on bouts, wresting show at Grand Opera House, and high school and suburban league schedules across New England with multiple matchups and venues.
Babe Ruth will start on the mound for Boston in today’s league game against the Yankees. With warm weather continuing, he is expected to curb New York’s winning streak and make his first appearance of the season in a league contest.
John Meyers former New York Giants catcher is appointed managing director of the New Haven Baseball Club in the Eastern League for the coming season. Weiss announced Meyers will handle playing duties as well marking New Haven's first playing manager since Jerry Connell.
Jess Willard starts road work in Los Angeles as he prepares to meet Jack Dempsy on July 4 for the heavyweight championship. He plans to run ten miles and will stay about a week to appear in a motion picture.
Manager Barrow announced that any local pitchers seeking a chance to showcase their skills in Major League company will be given an opportunity during the Red Sox early morning workout at Fenway Park.
A golf tournament is scheduled this afternoon at Arlington Heights Arlmont Golf Club. After last week’s cold weather forced cancellation a good-sized field is expected. Improvements have been made to the course this spring.
The Arlington Heights Tennis Club opens this afternoon with a preliminary round of a handicap doubles tournament. The final doubles match is set for Memorial Day May 30. May 31 begins a handicap singles event with the final on July 4. Singles championship finals are planned for fall. Malcolm B. Davis chairs the tournament committee.
Middlesex School second four oared crew begins its season this afternoon at 1 45 racing Boston College High School first four over half mile at Bateman’s Pond Concord. The Middlesex lineup includes Cook No 3 Lise Mumford R Burrell coxswain Halsted. Concord teams travel for away games with Middlesex facing St Mark’s at Southboro and Concord High meeting Fitchburg High at Fitchburg with a May 17 return in Concord.
Jersey City beats Buffalo 10 5 Newark def Toronto 9 4 Baltimore wins 15 Rochester Reading 2 Binghamton 1. Q Y Y O Y For your own sake buy bonds.
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