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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1915
Page
10
Harvard defeated a hard foe in a gritty battle as KK B G Parson sustained only a badly bruised eye and wind loss. He is expected to return at practice today.
Harvard battles Carlisle preparations marked by rain dampening offense and defense. Cadman Cowen Duncan competition, Gilman ankle troubles, Hartley Mumps sidelined, Warte shines at 175 pounds, with Brickley impact noted. Next game features varied open plays and shiftier output.
Tom Darmaedys and Frank Dillon of the Los Angeles club propose forming a new Class BP baseball league in southern California, signaling early talk of a regional league expansion.
Herzog's three errors and Adams' pitching paced Pittsburg to a 5 3 win over Cincinnati in a tight game. J Wagner Carey and IT Wagner led with two-base hits, while Kantlehner, Adams, and Schneider combined on the mound for the pitcher’s duel. Eight runners reached base on steals and errors as Pittsburg capitalized on Cincinnati miscues.
Work on the construction of temporary wooden stands at Harvard Stadium will start this week after Building Commissioner O Hearn grants the permit. The Board of Appeals overruled his previous denial, taking responsibility for the decision before giving final approval.
Graduate Treasurer Fréd W. Moore of the Harvard Athletic Association expects a permit today or tomorrow to start preliminary work on expanded seating at the Stadium. The open end will be enclosed by a wooden semi circle raising capacity from 22 000 to 40 000, with additional sections to reach 47 000. Yale supporters will receive about 23 000 seats. Harvard graduates face tight competition for tickets as applications begin.
White Sox upset the Browns 6 to 2 as J Collins and Felseh homered. Mayer added a three base hit while Sisler, Hamilton and Weaver contributed two base hits. Hamilton earned the win with 3 strikeouts over Faber who allowed 9 hits in 7 1 2 innings.
The 1915 season shows few new records with Cobb atop base stealing at 92 and Phillies contending for the pennant with a .591 mark. Red Sox lead in runs with 657 and hits at 1196 while Boston’s team batting sits at .261 against Philadelphia’s .247. Pitching leaders include Alexander at .775, Foster at 1.41, and Mamaux rising in the NL table as Tesreau returns to the list.
Detroit wins 6 to 5 over Cleveland in a close game. Batting gains show Egan 9 points and Magee 2 for Detroit while Nehf 24 points and Compton 19 lead Cleveland. Other scorers include Evers 9 and Hughes 8 in a high energy matchup.
Matty Baldwin of Charlestown faces Charley White of Chicago in a 12 round lightweight clash in Boston. White is touted as the hardest hitting lightweight visitor in years, with Baldwin as the last local challenger left standing.
Fans crave Baldwin versus White as Baldwin seeks glory at Atlas club in Charlestown. Baldwin claims he can defeat White while supporters back his outboxing skills. A loss could end Matty’s career, making this a pivotal six round card with two strong preliminaries.
Middlesex School football coach David A. Baldwin leads the team through five days of practice in advance of Saturday’s big annual game against Volkmann School of Boston in Concord.
Detroit in a 6 inning game led by Coveleskie relief, three-base hit by Smith and stolen bases by Bush Cobb and O Neil. Cleveland earned four runs to Detroit two with 10 hits off Coveleskie and 11 off Klepfer. Umpires Wallace and Evans listed.
In Boston the New York nine faces the Red Sox as part of a National League schedule. Concurrently Brooklyn travels to Philadelphia for another league contest in a day of intercity baseball action.
Arthur Duffrey surveys early season sports and football, noting shifting odds for the World Series, Yale and Harvard contests, Fordham’s scholarship standards, and questions on ticketing for the series. He also weighs betting disputes, asks about refunds, and lists upcoming athletic entries and events.
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