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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1919
Page
8
Chicago Oct 3 Indications were tonight that either Hod Eller or Walter Ruether, who pitched Cincinnati to victory in the first game, would be Manager Moran's pitching selection for the fourth contest tomorrow.
Cleveland area report notes manager Gleason may send Eddie Cicotte to the mound after a rough start in Cincinnati. He expressed confidence in Cicotte and predicted a comeback as the White Sox aim to split the series with the Reds. Moran of Cincinnati praised Kerr for a standout performance and hinted at possible pitcher changes for Chicago.
The second semi final in the Arlington Heights club championship features Marshall Wood against F H Bromeade this afternoon. The winner faces Carl W Patriquin in the final on Columbus Day Monday October 15, since the holiday shifts from Sunday.
Chicago fans greeted the Reds and White Sox during a practice session in Chicago. Jack Dempsey attended from a box as Kerr started the game, with notable plays from Duncan, Gandil, and Jackson and throws by Rariden shaping early action.
The White Sox beat the Reds in a one hour 30 minute game the shortest of the series. Joe Jackson swung and mis hit a Texas leaguer, was thrown out attempting a steal, and the Reds struggled as Kerr limited Cincinnati to three hits. Loyal Reds fans numbered about 500 and watched from outside due to ticket shortages.
Segeeee drove in the decisive runs for Chicago in an eight inning shift, Risberg hit a three base shot and the Cubs turned multiple double plays Groh Rath Daubert and Risberg E Collins. Fisher took the loss as Kerr struck out four for Cincinnati.
Kerr pitched a near perfect game for seven innings with only three Reds hits and two strikeouts. In the eighth, a small bencheside scuffle broke out between Jimmy Smith and Eddie Collins, drawing boos as Smith returned to the dugout.
Total attendance 29 126 with gross receipts 90 569. Players share 48 907 20 dollars. Clubs share 32 604 80 dollars. National Commission share 9 056 90 dollars. The figures cover the third game of the 1919 series.
Total attendance reached 89 327 across the first three games with receipts totaling 286 483 dollars. Breakdowns show 28 649 dollars in miscellaneous items and 102 933 dollars to clubs while players received 154 700 dollars.
In a sunny Chicago day with 82 degrees, Groh drives in runs in the fourth inning while Cincinnati enjoys a lucky stretch. Gandis and Daubert shine at first with 31 flawless chances, as John Markling and his wife fly in from Clifton, Ohio to watch. Federal Judge Landis and a National Baseball Commission figure attend the scene as a one armed announcer entertains the crowd.
Charlestown High and Browne and Nichols School of Cambridge played to a 18 to 13 tie in a season opener at Browne and Nichols field Cambridge Horner of Browne and Nichols scored two touchdowns and a goal in the second period Hadley and Bradford each scored for Charlestown High with Bradford's long run setting up the final TD The game featured four 12 minute periods with Horner scoring twice and F Bradford adding a goal from a TD Referee Cerrons Umpire Crawford Head linesman Jones.
Framingham High defeated Watertown High 13 to 0 in Framingham on October 3. Jack Macdonald's Watertown failed to punch the ball across Framingham's stout defense despite overall sharp play.
Arthur Duffey notes a pivotal day in baseball with the White Sox at home, facing the Reds in a key game that could swing the series. Dick Kerr shines for Chicago while Pat Moran's Reds fight to keep momentum as college football highlights Massachusetts venues.
Hanover N H October 3 Following a week of hard practice Dartmouth aims to rebound in the season second game against Norwich University. The Green line faces an unusually heavy Norwich pack averaging 190 pounds while two lineup changes — Shelburne for Healy and Holbrook for Eckberg — are expected to stabilize the backfield and reduce fumbles.
St John eleven meets Medford Danvers in what is expected to be their hardest game this season. Coach Kirk has worked the squad to fix defects exposed by last Saturday's Cambridge Latin match, with Haverhill as possible other hurdle.
In Chicago on October 3 the game reveals how good pitcher Dick Kerr could be as analysts track balls strikes grounders flies and fouls to evaluate his performance in the world series matchup.
Kerr pitched effectively, facing 95 pitches to Fisher and Luque’s 94, allowing three hits and four strikeouts as Chicago held off Cincinnati. Fisher yielded seven Chicago hits, two walks, and eight recorded balls in a rough sixth inning. Luque fanned once. The White Sox tallied most balls in early innings while Cincinnati produced in the later frames. The complete table follows.
The Old Colony Trust Company baseball team travels to Brooklyn to face Chase National Bank of New York in the first intercity championship game at Ebbet's Field this afternoon. About 60 supporters accompany the team, with Eddie Delaney pitching and confident expectations for a win. The second game occurs at Soldiers Field in Cambridge next Saturday.
Billerica residents prepare for the Mitchell Military Boys School annual fall game tomorrow afternoon. The event matches new entrants against old boys in a regulation nine inning contest to help the groups get acquainted.
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