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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1919
Page
20
Art Nehf dominated the Pirates with Bezdek’s club baffled as the Braves won 2 to 1 yesterday afternoon at Braves Field. This victory marked their fourth win of the season and a second consecutive triumph.
Nehf's strong display and timely blows lift the Braves over the Pirates in a tight tilt. Bigbee leads Pittsburgh with three hits including a triple, while Walton Cruise debuts for Atlanta affecting left field as Joe Riggert and Red Smith drive in runs. Nehf allows three hits across six frames and the Braves grab early lead with a Second inning score and hold on to win as Mollwitz miscues mar the Pirates’ effort.
Philadelphia beat St Louis 10 to 8 on early scoring and timely hits. Schultz pinch hit for May in the eighth and homered. Heathcote Clemons Williams Meusel Cravath Baird Jacobs had two-base hits. Smith stole a base. Meadows May Jacobs and Ames pitched. Meadows took the loss.
New York pitcher Thormahlen holds Cleveland as Bagby struggles. Pipp hits a two-base shot and Bodie belted a three-base hit. Gardner swipes a bag and bases on balls issue. A double play ends the frame. Bagby is charged with the loss after allowing 11 hits and hit by pitch.
Boston College hosts New Hampshire State at Alumni Field Newton this afternoon at 3 35. The Maroon and Gold aim to rebound after two losses, with Shanahan set to start on the mound and captain Lukie Urban back to redeem himself after a rough weekend. Urban Dempsey Mulcahy Halligan lead the powerful batting order as BC eye victory then host Seton Hall tomorrow and Newton College on the 23rd in a Hanover return.
New York May 19 Leading boxers have predicted Jess Willard will defeat Jack Dempsey in the big bout on July 4, but veteran observers concede Willard could fall to Dempsey in the matchup.
Tom Sharkey argues that Dempsey’s youth speed and aggression outweigh Willard’s bulk. He recalls Jeffries’ two tests against Sharkey, praises Dempsey’s punching power, and says Willard lacks lasting greatness. Sharkey dismisses Willard’s long title reign and defensive fighting.
Cincinnati defeats New York 6 to 4 after a 10 inning game. Kauff homered with two on to tie in the second half, Ruether drove in the go ahead run in the ninth, and J Smith bunted home two in the 10th for the Reds. Umpire Quigley and Moran and Wingo protested a call in the ninth.
National and Eastern league games feature Boston at St Louis and Pittsburg at Boston in key cross divisional showdowns. Other tilts include New York at Cleveland Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York Pittsfield at Hartford Worcester at Springfield Providence at Bridgeport Waterbury at New Haven.
Benny Valger of New York defeated Harry Carlson of Brockton in a rugged 12 round feature at Fenway. Valger dominated with two handed attack and ring generalship, while Carlson showed grit and crowd support. The bout featured a contentious finish and a 40 minute delay before deciding Conley as referee and official outcome.
The listing shows multiple high school teams including English High Mechanic Arts Brighton Charlestown West Roxbury Jon Boston East Boston Hyde Park Weston Bruins and Chelsea with venues at Sullivan Square Playground M Street Playground Tech Field Waltham and Beaton. Several locations and matchups are incomplete or garbled.
At the Star Theatre in Clinton May 19 about 400 fans attended. In the feature Eddie Barcelli of Quincy and Gerard Gianni of Lawrence fought ten rounds to a draw. Moran of Nashua lost to Delmont of Lawrence in four rounds and Crilley of Lawrence defeated Lor ing of Charlestown in eight rounds.
Malden High toppled Somerville High 9 to 4 on Malden High School field in a Suburban League game. Malden built an early lead and held on to secure the win.
Princeton overwhelmed Harvard 5 to 4 after singles each side won three matches. Doubles swung as Hanighen and Helm of Harvard beat Beekman and Cromwell, while Herndon and Werner of Princeton won their doubles clash.
The M I T eight defeated Stone School oarsmen by three and a half lengths on the Charles River mile course between Cottage and Harvard bridges yesterday afternoon. Lineups include Bryden st, Hemmenway capt, Stone School led by Dunham st, Bowker cap, judge Nichols.
Roxbury Latin defeated Browne and Nichols 7 to 2 at Nichols Field Cambridge. It was Roxbury Latin’s fifth win of the season with Captain Kenneth Hill pitching a masterful game and Newell Chase delivering standout plays. Scoring details list Cohen Dewart Gilman Hammond Hill North Guild Eliot R Cordingly for Roxbury Latin and Cohen Chase North Guild Pratt Young Hadley R Cordingly for Browne and Nichols. Umpire Henmenway. Time two hours.
May 19 report from New York states catcher Miguel Gonzales was sold by St Louis to the New York Nationals after talks between Branch Rickey and John McGraw. No players changed hands. Gonzales has accepted terms with the Giants.
Boxing gossip outlines weight disputes with Joey Fox and replacement Phil Logan of Jamestown facing Doc Army Benny Walger at Crescent A. C. Lowell. Logan aims to upset Walger as New Orleans editors praise Frankie Britt and Pat Moran's Boston return prospects. Also covered are George Robinson vs Jake Ahearn, Turner Kotenen, Sacco vs Boyle, and boxing promoter scheming amid matchmaker alliances.
In St Louis on May 19 the Browns’ field turned into a quagmire under heavy rain. Business Manager Robbie Quinn postponed the game for the afternoon, giving the Red Sox an unexpected holiday as officials called off the contest.
A battered Boston club faces eight postponed doubleheaders after a rough road trip. Pitching injuries hit hard as Bullet Joe Bush's arm strain compounds woes alongside Mays and Caldwell misfires. Slumps by Ruth and leadoff men press Barrow to shake up the batting order and pursue new punch.
Sandy Knox, Milton Academy interscholastic champion and captain, lost to Harvard freshman Captain Parker Holmes at Cambridge. Milton team was swept five matches to one, with Knox and Bernard Baruch rescuing a consolation in doubles by pairing for a partial result.
Syracuse report says Jack Britton of Chicago welterweight champion won a shade decision over Joe Welling of Chicago in a 10 round bout. Both fighters weighed 142 pounds at 5 p m.
Gloucester High lost to Peabody High 4 to 3 at Stage Fort Park. Peabody rallied in the ninth as Lawrence struck out Gordon with the bases loaded and Thurston starred at shortstop in the tense finish.
The text invites a stroll or pleasure ride amid budding Nature, pairing the appeal of tobacco aroma with fresh spring scents. It suggests lighting a Ce-C.-A. cigarette to heighten the exquisite experience.
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