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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1915

Page

14

Red Sox Triumph Over Johnson in Fenway Duel

Boston defeats Walter Johnson 2 to 0 at Fenway Park as Tris Speaker delivers a key three base hit and George Foster excels on the mound. Duffy Lewis and Chester Thomas star with sharp defense and McNally debuts solidly at third in the crucial victory.

George Foster Washington Speaker Duffy Lewis Camp Carrigan Red Sox Johnson Tris Speaker Boston Fenway Park Joe Uannin Ball Park Sox Walter Johnson David Goliath Senators Foster McNally Chester Thomas Moeller Scott Eddie Foster Milan Wagner Hooper Wagener Speke Lewis Morgan Ainsmith McBride Hoblitzell Thomas Chick Rondeau Williams R. BH A. E Hooper Seer Ewe Gandil Rondeau If Washington Erewene Connolly Chill

Charley White Wins by Disqualification in Seventh Round

Charley White of Chicago, a leading light in boxing, defeated Eddie Murphy of South Boston at Atlas A A. A. amid a disqualification in the seventh round when Murphy’s brother Jerry entered the ring. White showed mastery across the bout and secured a near knockout.

Charley White Chicago Eddie Murphy South Boston Atlas A. A Jerry

Vitt and Cobb Win in First for Detroit

Vitt and Cobb secure a Detroit victory in the opening game. Pratt and Kauffman doubled, McKee homered, Vitt and Lavan stole bases, while James allowed six hits over 7 28 innings and was charged with the loss. Boland struck out twice for the mound in a 2 hour game with umpires O'Loughlin and Hildebrand.

Vitt Cobb Detroit James Pratt Kauffman McKee Lavan St. Louis Kavanaugh Boland O’loughlin Hildebrand Shotton Veach Bush Enee Crawford MC Germ Veach Ore Kavanaigh Jacobson Ste A Boland Reese Louis PO Shotton Ewee Wees Austin Walker C F Williams

Everett High Beats Melrose 8 to 3 in Suburban League

Everett High defeated Melrose 8 to 3 as Allie Dutton pitched well and Jack Ross struggled for Melrose. Everett led early then held the visitors to two runs, with key hits by Nowell Emery Jones Fitzgerald and Brickley, drawing 250 in attendance.

Everett High Melrose High Jack Ross Allie Dutton Everett Everett H. Melo H.po E. Fitzgerald Nowell Brickley Russell Bennett Phillips Silva Holt Morrison J.ross R.bond F.ross Stahllb Gately Galotti Emery Dutton Jones Melrose Fitzgerald J. Ross Bond Barry

Newton High Beats Hopkinton In Soft Contested Game

Newton High School defeated Hopkinton High School on Claflin Field Newtonville in a pitching and hitting battle. Kellar Comick and Newell Deneen and Carr contributed for Newton while Hopkinton struggled to launch timely hits as Umpire Hyslop officiated.

Newton High School Hopkinton High School Claflin Field Newtonville R.H.E. Newton Hopkinton Kellar Comick Newell Deneen Carr Hyslop

Allston Boy Elected Harvard Freshman Captain

James Coggeshall Jr of Allston was elected captain of Harvard freshmen track. A leading runner he won the half mile against Andover and will run the mile this season. He came from Boston High School of Commerce where he also ran on the school team.

James Coggeshall, Jr Allston M Harvard Andover Coggeshall Boston High School of Commerce

Huntington High May Enter Eight Oared Crew at Harvard Regatta

Huntington High plans to form an eight oared crew and race at the Harvard regatta on May 29 at the Charles River Basin. Exeter must consent due to a conflicting May 29 Exeter-Huntington race and the school has asked Exeter to postpone. If Exeter agrees, Huntington will row in the Harvard event. if not, the local Exeter race proceeds as scheduled and Huntington does not enter.

Huntington School Charles River Basin Exeter Huntington High

Revere High School Shuts Out Quincy In Close Contest

Revere High School beat Quincy High School 4 to 2 at Curtis Park. Webb held the visitors scoreless until late. Quincy rallied in the ninth with Larkin homering, but a double play ended the game.

Revere Revere High School Quincy High School Curtis Park Webb Quincy Larkin R.H.E Revere H. S Quincy H. S Webb and Rich Hoffies and O'Donnell

White and Murphy Fight Ends in Ring Brutal Clash

The article reports on a chaotic six round boxing match where Eddie White defeats Murphy after repeated clashes and referee interventions. Murphy’s brother intervenes thrice as White dominates with sharp lefts and rights, while crowd over 8000 spectators witness a ferocious performance.

English High 12 Mechanics Arts 7 In North Brighton

English High School defeated Mechanics Arts 12 to 7 at North Brighton playground. English scored early and often with three runs in the first and repeated success in alternating innings. O Connor limited the visitors after the first, then Mechanics struck in the sixth and seventh. Batteries O Connor Blumenthal Long streath Somerville Swanson Umpire Melaughlin.

English High School Mechanics Arts North Brighton Playground English Mechanics O’connor R.H.E. English High Mechanic Arts O’connor and Blumenthal Longstreath Somerville and Swanson Melaughlin

Walsh Sets Atlantic Coast Candlepin Mark at Chelsea Bowls

Archie Walsh of Chelsea Square Alleys set a new three string candlepin record in the Atlantic Coast Bowling Association tournament with totals of 124 105 139 and a final figure of 368 surpassing Shaw's 334.

Archie Walsh Chelsea Square Atlantic Coast Bowling Association Shaw Walsh

Lynn English High Beats Charlestown in Fast 5-3 Baseball Win

The Lynn English High School team defeated Charlestown Centre High 5 to 3 at Meadow Park Lynn. Charlestown rallied in the eighth but fell short as Lynn English used three pitchers in a well played contest. Batteries Clark McDonald Bowden and Callahan Risman O Gorman and Mechan.

Lynn English Charlestown Centre High Meadow Park Lynn Charlestown

Lejeune Released by Pirates for Sioux City Move

Larry Lejeune holder of the world long distance throwing record is released by the Pittsburg National League club to the Sioux City club of the Western League. It is his third release by a major league club. Dan Costello will take his centerfield spot on the Pirates.

Pittsburg Larry Lejeune Sioux City Lejeune Pirate Dan Costello

Browne and Nichols Triumph Over Roxbury Latin 5 1

Browne and Nichols School defeated Roxbury Latin School 5 to 1 at Browne and Nichols Field in Cambridge yesterday afternoon. The game ended after seven and a half innings with Payne pitching a tight game and strong support behind him. Roxbury Latin struggled to hold onto the ball and showed weak fielding, while Browne and Nichols played with energy and cohesion, signaling a strong prep school team.

Browne and Nichols School Roxbury Latin School Browne and Nichols Cambridge Payne Browne Nichols Roxbury Latin

Miss Osgood Wins Clyde Park Trophy in Boston

Former Eastern woman golf champion Miss Fanny C. Osgood won the Clyde Park challenge tourney at Boston country club links. She posted a 91 with an outward 48 and a 48 back, beating Harriet S. Curtis who shot 94 with a net two strokes behind. Anne Nason finished third with 111-9-102.

Fanny C. Osgood Boston Osgood Harriet S. Curtis Miss Osgood Anne Nason Clyde Park

Milton Academy Wins Tennis Match Against Cambridge High

Milton Academy defeated Cambridge High and Latin in a tennis meet yesterday. Eddie Johnson played his first match, delivering excellent work as he and Bacon won the second doubles. The Cambridge team forced a three set test in the first doubles before losing to Milton's pair.

Cambridge Milton Academy Milton Milton Boys Eddie Johnson Bacon

Ban Johnson Talks Peace With Federal League Bosses

In Chicago on May 4 President Ban Johnson of the American League confirmed peace negotiations with the Federal League. He flew to Boston to push a deal and shocked baseball magnates by proposing the St. Louis National club be turned over to him without strings. In Chicago Taft and Weeghman are tied to a possible plan, while Johnson hints at undisclosed measures he has ready.

Chicago Ban Johnson American League Today Organized Baseball Federal League Big Ban Boston St. Louis Charles P. Taft Mr. Weeghman Johnson National League Tener Garry Herrmann Cincinnati Feds

Federal and National Leagues Face Consolidation Strain

Negotiations in Chicago over baseball map continue with Federal league magnates demanding fair sharing of costs and retention of Federal identity. Phil Ball pushes for consolidation of St Louis and Chicago clubs with a fifty fifty split, while Johnson and Bell resist assuming debts and fear elimination of one of the three clubs in St Louis.

Gilmore Rejects Out of Court Settlement in Baseball War

Gilmore, president of the Federal league, denounced any withdrawal of the Chicago court suit against organized baseball. He said he would never consent to such an arrangement and defended the league as a necessary third major, noting confusion over Ban Johnson’s supposed out of court end to the conflict.

French Lick Ind Organized Baseball Federal League Chicago James A. Gilmore Gilmore Ban Johnson Johnson Boston

Rose Croix Council Bowling Banquet

Rose Croix Council Knights of Columbus closed the bowling season with a Mandarin banquet. William Fanning served as toastmaster and introduced speakers Harry S. McLeod M. T. Ryan and William Mahony. Prizes went to Prize team William Ilenmigan captain Timothy Murphy Arthur Stanley Michael Shea Austin Moran. top averages 98 M. T. Ryan. high single 139 Arthur Stanley. high three strings 345 William Breen. souvenirs given to the ladies.

Rose Croix Council Knights of Columbus William Fanning Harry S. McLeod M. T. Ryan William Mahony William Ilenmigan Timothy Murphy Arthur Stanley Michael Shea Austin Moran William Breen

Ed Walsh Improves After Illness in Chicago Club

Los Angeles May 4 Ed Walsh of the Chicago American League club has been ill for several days with influenza symptoms. His condition showed slight improvement today though a high fever yesterday had subsided, keeping his status under observation.

Los Angeles Ed Walsh Chicago Iiteher Groove Yestern

Clabby victorious over McCoy in ten round bout

Timmy Clabby of Hammond Indiana outpointed Al McCoy of Brooklyn in a ten round match in Brooklyn. Clabby controlled every round though McCoy’s awkward footwork troubled him at times. Weights were Clabby 158 and McCoy 157 3 4.

New York Timmy Clabby Hammond Ind al McCoy Brooklyn Clabby McCoy Ena McCoy

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