Babe Ruth Ready to Tackle Macks
Babe Ruth prepares to face the Mackmen as Boston managers decide to call off the postponed game against the Athletics. The piece notes Ruth’s readiness and the team’s prudent scheduling decision by management.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
14
Babe Ruth prepares to face the Mackmen as Boston managers decide to call off the postponed game against the Athletics. The piece notes Ruth’s readiness and the team’s prudent scheduling decision by management.
Harvard faces Dartmouth this afternoon at 3 o clock on Soldiers Field in a spirited contest. The Crimson, rejuvenated, enjoys strong undergraduate backing as Cambridge rooters and a military band promise lively support. Harvard aims for a decisive win.
Harvard lineup reverts to the Bowdoin win roster with Robbie Emmons back at shortstop and Stan Johnson to pitch. Cuddy Murphy will start for Dartmouth as seven Harvard regulars hit over .200 while a student cheer section forms in the college yard at 2:15 before the game.
Grover Cleveland Alexander, back from France, loses to Cincinnati 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Ray Fisher allows four hits and gets solid support. eighth inning rally via Groh walk Rehg sacrifice Magee double yields lone run.
Everett High hosts Newton High at Everett Athletic Field in a key Suburban league contest that could reshape the standings. Newton seeks to rebound after a rough week, led by ace Fred Sawyer who did not pitch in the latest clash, while Everett eyes another win to remain atop the league. In other action, New Orleans beats Atlanta twice, and Chattanooga defeats Little Rock as Nashville-Memphis rain halts play.
Photos show Jess Willard in fair shape after a long layoff ahead of a possible bout with Jack Dempsey. The column covers Boston Marathon contenders, scouts tracking Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Hank Gowdy joining the Braves, intercollegiate events at Harvard Stadium, Yale Princeton dual meets, Bates College athletics, Holy Cross prospects, and a rain-cancelled Yale Virginia baseball game.
A rallying call repeats Treble Up to subscribe, urging immediate action for non-subscribers and pledging increased support for subscribers, with a strong appeal for widespread aid and participation.
The field was in good shape and postponement set for a later July matinee. Tillie Walker, a former Red Sox slugger, is out with a broken ankle, boosting Ruth or Mays to face the Mackmen this afternoon. Bullet Joe Bush is ready to pitch, and Babe Ruth would likely oppose the left hander in a marquee showdown at Fenway. The Red Sox aim to climb in the pennant race as the Mackmen, rebuilt Athletics and Scott Perry's possible return keep the series highly contested.
A rousing call to action rallies thousands to show strong backing for an ambitious UP plan. Organizers urge widespread participation as speakers tout potential benefits and momentum builds across communities.
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