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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
17
In Cincinnati on October 7, Dick Kerr, the smallest AL pitcher, held the Reds to allow Chicago to win 5 to 4 in 10 innings. Kerr’s fearless pitching sparked the rally as the White Sox benefited from his bold performance.
A musical serenade by the band before the contest had bandsmen shout a Cincinnati player's name after each verse and chorus. Thousands of bleacherites joined in the chorus, celebrating the players in song.
In a lively world series contest on October 7 in Cincinnati the White Sox finally earned an even break, overcoming early Reds threats. Ruether struggled with control while Kerr escaped danger with sharp plays including a third base out on a sacrifice attempt.
The writer lauds Dick Kerr for steadiness and courage as he pitched through injury against the Reds. He notes Kerr saved the game with a bare handed snag and praises the White Sox defense and offensive bursts, while predicting further moves by Pat Moran and potential rematches in Chicago.
A boastful promotion claims Inside Football is the greatest book on the sport with never before published information. It targets coaches players and fans promising priceless strategies and game improvements.
Dartmouth varsity and second string players endured a hard hour long practice aiming to bolster wing positions as Cogswell heals. Merritt impressed as a wing, while the drop kickers Eckberg Sonnenberg and Jim Robertson showed scoring form. Watts directed the second eleven as Luttmeier shifts to full back and tallies long runs.
In Cincinnati on October 7, 1939, a crowd of 32,006 paid 101,768 dollars to attend game six, setting new single game and six game receipts records for the world series, bringing total six game receipts to 583,896 dollars.
Record receipts for the five game series as box seats sold for six dollars. Players pool totals $260,849.06 with winners $117,157.04 and losers $78,104.70. Each club claims $86,783.20 while the National Commission takes $48,212.90. Giants and Cleveland each receive $19,526.21 and Cubs and Yankees split $13,017.45 each.
A busy crowd enjoyed three harness races at Combination Park with Nora Hill winning the 2:11 trot. R. H. Brett’s fast pace in the 2:10. and Admiral Black taking the 2:27 trot. Today's program includes the 2:21 pace 2:18 trot and 2:14 pace with races starting at 2 o'clock.
Arthur Duffey notes the White Sox fight to stay in contention as Buck Weaver and Chick Gandil lead a struggling lineup while Eddie Cicotte and Pat Moran shine for rivals. He weighs Carpentier and boxing, football and early plans for a seven game series amid amateur and pro intrigues.
Yale's varsity and second elevens scrimmaged in a 20 minute half as rain softened the bowl and heat slowed play. Bob Lay moved to right halfback likely to start against North Carolina. Captain Callahan sat out again. Nevill scored a touchdown for the college team after a drill following the varsity vs second team session.
Harvard varsity subs faced the second team in a 45 minute hard scrimmage. Team B scored three touchdowns against the black jerseys with players Arnold Horween Fred Church and quarterback Humphrey shining, each recording a touchdown.
The younger Horween produced a 35 yard wing romp for a score in the first engagement after two weeks of lighter training. Babe Horween, a 200 pound back with speed, may face Colby Saturday and could replace Hamilton or Nelson. Fred Church showcased sharp knee action on a long punt return. Humphrey added a five yard TD after a punt recovery. The first team had a light day of signal work as Boston College prep continues.
Boxers tied up for eight rounds in the Commercial A. C. tournament semi final. Chick Hayes meets Bob Josephs in the final as Jim Flavin faces Young Jack Johnson at Lynn club. Willie Jackson lines up three more bouts including Jake Schiffer and George Erne in successive cities. Joe Lynch and Jabez White set a return match in Boston on October 20 at Mechanics building.
New Brunswick N J October 7 a football pageant will be played in Princeton Stadium on Thanksgiving Day to mark the 50th anniversary of the Princeton Rutgers first meeting in 1869 The pageant will feature all styles of play and a 10 minute game between the 1919 teams with no score kept chaired by Big Bill Edwards of the Princeton committee.
Australian featherweight Jimmy Hill debuts in the United States with a 12 round draw against Barney Adair of New York at the Grand Opera House. Adair was stronger and rougher late, but Hill showed speed, ring craft, and stamina despite fatigue.
Herb Ellis was elected captain of the Boston Latin School football team yesterday. He succeeds Bob Kiley who is ineligible due to classroom difficulties, likely sidelining him for the season. Ellis, a former end now backfield leader, leads Latin against Hyde Park at Stony Brook Reservation with Gene Hussey expected to trouble Latin.
At Harvard freshman cross country selections Smith Hall chose J. G. Winchester as captain and Standish Hall picked W. C. Bennett. The teams will compete in the Belmont meet on Oct 18 against Worcester Academy and Providence Tech. A cross country race with St Benedict and Wakefield High is also discussed for Oct 2.
Harvard has entered Denny O Connell and 18 other fliers in the three mile steeplechase under American Legion Management at Braves Field for next Thursday through Saturday. Intercollegiate mile champion is in good shape after summer weight gain and two weeks with Cambridge cross country.
The Lexington Golf Club hosts its annual turkey tournament on October 11 and 13 at the North Lexington links. Play is handicap medal with best selected nine holes, one half handicap. the winner receives a turkey.
Cincinnati investors totaling seven men wagered $60 000 on the Reds to win the day’s contest after adding stakes across earlier games. They lost on the third game and swung bets again, ending with the $60 000 on the sixth game while Benny Leonard seeks a Thanksgiving bout amid heavyweight odds.
In a tense game the Reds barely outlasted the White Sox as they fight back from an early deficit. Key plays include Ruether and Jackson on defense and Gandil’s two hits, with Ring replacing Ruether and Schalk tying the game. The outcome hinges on late hits and strong glove work as both teams press toward tomorrow’s matchup.
London reports the next America's Cup race is set for June 24, 1920 if Lipton's challenge is accepted. The plan calls for the first race then races every two days. Shamrock IV. designer Charles D. Nicholson travels to America to oversee refitting in Brooklyn drydock and reports the yacht is in perfect condition.
Harvard varsity nine defeated Old Colony Trust by 10 to 2 at Soldiers Field. Eddie Goode, ex Exeter, pitched well after the first inning with 12 strikeouts. Emmons and Meehan led the offense and defense for the collegians.
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