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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
14
Harvard Princeton and Penn arrive on the Charles River for the big triangular race. Cleveland defeats Speed Boys as three eights practice spins. Yale’s crew arrived late with shells held up on the way before the event.
Harvard defeated Catholic University 11 to 7 in Soldiers Field, rallying in the eighth inning to push across five runs as hits clustered. Clegg, Brewer, Davies, Manley and O Day starred with solid defense and timely hits. attendance around 5300.
Two visiting crews from Princeton and Pennsylvania practiced at Weld Boat Club after 4 pm. Princeton's shell features a starboard stroke, contrasting with Harvard norms. Both crews worked out again the next morning and anticipate Saturday’s race starting at Cottage Farm Bridge at 5 pm toward Union Boat Club.
Indianapolis Ind May 8 Pitcher Ralph Works of the Cincinnati National League club was purchased outright today by Mike Kelley Indianapolis American Association club owner The deal was made with Garry Herrmann at Cincinnati over the telephone The purchase price was not announced Kelley seeks more pitchers and has made offers for George Davis of the Detroit Americans and S C Burke of the St Louis Nationals
Chicago May 8 George Stovall's suspension remains in place after his meeting with President B B Johnson today. Johnson plans talks with St. Louis Americans directors likely Saturday to discuss a possible pardon for the manager. Stovall pleaded for reinstatement expressing regret for attacking Umpire Ferguson and noted his prior record. He returned to St Louis this afternoon.
Hartford Hartford 4 defeated by Springfield 8. Pittsfield 6 beat New London 1. Waterbury 10 edged Waterbury 12 10. Holyoke 5 beat Bridgeport 4.
Short notes from the auto world include Honus Wagner enjoying Massachusetts highways in a Case-40 while the Pirates visit. Locomobile’s J T Roche returns from Europe tour visiting the local branch. Duke Hutchinson keeps Kelly truck name unchanged. Benson plans May Pacific Northwest trip to inspect a large Studebaker-backed organization. Farm Club divisions head to Wake Winnepesaukee and the scene of their annual outing. George H Strout reappoints staff at Haynes Automobile Company with McKenzie and Crawford taking key posts. Firestone’s Tom Glenn eyes the Indianapolis 500 with a party and possible charter.
In Cleveland, May 8, the Red Sox lost 3 to 2 to the Naps after a costly error by Steve Yerkes at second base. Hugh Bedient pitched well for Boston, but a late misplay enabled Cleveland to win while Gregg fanned nine. Sacrifice hit by Bedient and two walks each issued.
Boston struggles with weak hitting and costly errors as Cleveland’s Joe Birmingham and Jackson spark a 6th inning rally. Ball’s fielding miscue and Bedient’s struggles seal Boston’s fate, while Hooper and Cady contribute late runs for Cleveland’s go-ahead push.
Detroit pitcher Dean Du Bue entered as pinch hitter in the first inning and lined a long single to left for two runs as the Tigers defeated New York 3 to 1.
Brooklyn defeats Chicago 2 to 1 as Manager Evers commits two misplays that enable two Brooklyn runs. Lavender and Rucker each allow three hits in a well pitched game.
After the national championships, referees and judges face scrutiny over several decisions. Dan McDonald of New England, the 158 pound champ, lost in the semi finals to William Barrett of New York. Harvard's Hitchcock exited early as District of Columbia hitters surged. Clark starred with a triple and a homer while Frye finished strong to hold Washington scoreless late. A small crowd watched the game.
Reporters debate whether McDonald quit the fight after Barrett won the first round by a wide margin. Referee Lill says McDonald left the ring before the bell and nodded to quitting, while McDonald and aide Bill McKinnon dispute that account asserting the bell rang and no question was asked.
Philadelphia won 38 to 6 in St Louis, their sixth straight victory. Hamilton pitched well but costly errors by St Louis allowed six runs, with Agnew committing two errors on Johnston’s perfect throws.
Chicago defeated Washington 10 to 5 in a batting dominated game. Groom started for Washington but faltered in the fourth inning, relieved by Gallia. Boehling pitched in the sixth before Gandil batted for him, and Cashion finished the game.
In a 2h 10m game, Clark hit a home run and Frye, Wingate, and Zachary led with multiple hits. Frye and Green worked on the mound, Donnelly stole bases, and the total attendance was 500 with Umpire O'Reilly calling the plate.
Mass Aggies beat Boston College 10 to 8 at Fenway Park in a free hitting game with many errors. Clegg lasted four innings for the Aggies while Hallorhan started for BC and was relieved in the seventh by L Conley.
Milwaukee boxer Gus Christie plans a 17 round bout with Mike Gibbons in Boston next Tuesday. Christie's scheduled match with Walter Monahan at Pittsburg on May 15 was canceled by promoters after a prior meeting where Gibbons beat Christie. Christie believes he can defeat the St. Pauli middleweight.
Harvard varsity lacrosse team journeys to upstate New York for season finale games against Hobart University and Cornell. Outcomes will determine if the Crimson clinches the league championship after a strong season showing.
In Rochester Rochester beat Baltimore 16 to 5 and Toronto edged Newark 1 to 0. Buffalo defeated Jersey City 7 to 0 while Montreal topped Providence 3 to 1.
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