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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
10
The General Electric team's tennis squad defeated Edison Electric Co. in Lynn yesterday. GE won six of seven matches, showcasing strong play across the lineup.
In this edition the American League lists Boston at Philadelphia New York at Washington Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at St Louis while the National League features Cincinnati at Boston Philadelphia at New York and St Louis at Pittsburgh for two games. The Federal League has Newark at Buffalo St Louis at Pittsburgh and Baltimore at Brooklyn. New England League fixtures include Fitchburg at Portland Lowell at Lynn Worcester at Lewiston Manchester at Lawrence Hartford at Brockton New Haven at Springfield and Pawtucket at New Bedford for two games.
Waterville Maine witnessed rapid action at the fair opening as straight heats dominated the program. The opening day featured quick eliminations and clear progress toward finals, with athletes advancing in the early rounds across events.
The first world championship motor paced race at the Revere cycle track features five riders from America France Italy Belgium in a 100 kilometer event. George Wiley is the favorite with strong challengers including Georges Seres Tony Colombatto and Victor Linart. A parade of nations and a bouquet presentation by Mayor Curtis will crown the winner with the title medal.
Brooklyn split a doubleheader with Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 5 to 3 in 9 innings, and Brooklyn won 3 to 2. Cheney and Marquard joined Brooklyn, while Humel was released to make room. Marquard finished the second game with a key strikeout in the ninth.
The Boston Braves blanked the Cincinnati Reds in both games of a double header in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, with Art Neal and Tom Hughes holding Reds to near perfection. Pete Compton starred for Boston, driving in runs and highlighting aggressive baserunning while Reds pitchers Dale and Schneider struggled at times. The crowd of 10,000 plus 5,000 playground youths filled the stands as the Braves and Reds battled, with Boston maintaining the edge in defense and hitting throughout.
Pittsburg defeated Chicago 6 to 2 in both games as Allen and Brennan struggled with hits and Pittsburg rallied late. In the first game Hendrix allowed several runs while Allen was effective after the first inning.
Brockton swept a double header from Hartford to close within one game of the Colonial League leaders. Senna homered in the ninth for the only run in game one. In game two Howson singled in the third and scored on Courtney's two bagger. Sharp fielding highlighted both games.
In Fitchburg on Aug 31 good hitting and sharp fielding helped Fitchburg win the first game against Lynn. The second contest ended with Fitchburg taking it on two errors and Gaston’s single. In Manchester Lowell defeated Manchester 4 to 2 as Parker of the visitors starred in late hitting.
In a high school game Halstein was hit by a batted ball and left the field. Martin scored in the eighth on a hit and Hughes, Holmes, and Smith contributed with defensive plays. Sullivan and Keegan led with two base hits and the game featured stolen bases by Orcutt and a key double play by Press and Smith. Umpires Bransfield and Dedrich called the time after 23 minutes.
Chicago trailed 2-0 but scored twice in the ninth to split the doubleheader with New York. Williams belted a homer and added a two-base hit while Lavender fanned eight over eight innings. Phelan stole a base as Chicago earned two earned runs off Schauer and Lavender. Umpires Klem and Emilie. Time 1h41m.
Springfield blanked New Haven 4 to 0 in a brisk afternoon game. The victory came as Springfield dominated early with solid pitching and timely hits, securing a decisive shutout at home.
New Bedford edged Pawtucket 3 to 2 in 11 innings as Tillman outlasted Gearin. Murphy made a key center field catch, and McSherry, Crooks, O’Connell, and Russell drove runs for the victors. Hartfords watch their lead shrink after the Brockton loss.
Lawrence drops to Worcester 1-0 as McMahon drives in the only run with a hit in the ninth. Greenhalge, Barron and Van Dyke work the pitchers duel as McMahon stars with the game's lone tally and a two-base hit.
Lewiston pitcher Tuero nearly no-hit Portland through nine innings but surrendered a run in the third on a McCarthy fumble and a wild throw. Portland tied it in the ninth when Clemens scored on a passed ball and a wild throw. In the 10th Herndon doubled and Sweatt drove him in for a 3 2 Portland win.
Vaughn pitched seven innings allowing seven hits and six earned runs as New York defeated Chicago. Adams faced one inning, Benton yielded seven strikeouts overall, while Meyers drove in key runs with a three-base hit and two-base hits from Schulte Doyle Fletcher and Meyers. Brainard swiped a bag, Merkle started a double play, and Archer had a passed ball. Umpires were Klem and Emslie. game time forty minutes.
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