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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
10
Walter Dickson pitched the Braves to a 3 0 win at Forbes Field over the Pirates as Brooklyn slipped and Chicago won. Dickson outpitched Marty O'Toole with sharp pitching and timely hitting backed by steady defense, lifting Boston from last place.
Manager Kling moved Devlin to first base when Shean arrived, placing the newcomer at short. Jackson played left field with Kirke out injured and collected three hits in four at bats. A sharp sixth inning double by the Dutchman aided a force at home, while Boston scored one earned run with scant other action in the game.
Ty Cobb may not play in New York until late in the season or at all due to a spectator dispute. Reports say gangsters may seek to square accounts with him over the assault, though the New York club promises protection inside the grounds.
One of the major league’s most talked about trades could send Hal Chase to Boston as the Boston Red Sox and New York Highlander clubs reportedly consider the deal.
The article reports rumored exchange of Hal Chase for Hugh Bradley and Cal Hendricksen involving the local team. It notes New York’s possible renewed talks, Chase’s friction with New York management, and strategic shifts if Chase joins Boston to play second base with Jake Stahl moving to first.
In St Louis on May 22 Harmon held Philadelphia scoreless through seven innings. He allowed two hits in the eighth aided by a walk and an error by Mowrey, enabling the visitors to win 3 to 2 after the late rally.
Lawrence High defeated Salem by 9 to 2 in Salem today. Batteries were Burchel and Duhamel for Lawrence with Davy handling pitching. Jones and Davy for Salem.
Yale easily defeats the University of Pennsylvania 9–0 in New Haven as the annual tennis tournament closes. Yale wins all nine matches.
Cornell Harvard and Princeton square off at 4 pm on the Charles in a historic regatta with Ithacans led by Charley Courtney and Wray’s Cambridge crew favored. The feature notes Kilbane and Horine Olympic prospects alongside Donahue and Craig among top track and field hopes.
The Highway Commission adopts a zero prefix on automobile plates to distinguish dealers’ cars from private ones. Lexington Company of New England’s A F Baker promises immediate deliveries on Lexington models. Stutz record in Frisco by M F Chase. Earl Cooper’s 16:59 for 20 miles Sacramento to Folsom. AA A official Harry Knights inspects Rockingham Park track. practice begins next week. New York to host one large automobile show next winter using two buildings Madison Square Garden and Grand Central Palace under Automotive Board of Trade.
Chicago won a heavy hitting game 10 to 6 over Brooklyn as Daubert collected five hits in five at bats and Zimmerman added three hits including a home run in three appearances. The win marks three victories in four games.
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