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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
10
The piece previews Connie Mack and the American champions at Fenway Fonds with hopes of pennant momentum. It notes the Athletics face clean-up pressure from the Carrigans and hints at a tight New England light-weight title race with Baldwin Murphy and Gallant.
The article notes a shift in tennis power with the East gaining a notable victory over the West, signaling heightened rivalry for next season. It also mentions Georgetown's John D. O'Reilly traveling to Washington to assess athletic needs before returning to Boston for duties at the southern college.
In a Beverly Farms game the coacher at third held a runner toward home. the umpire did not call the runner out. Rule 56 Section 17 requires the runner to be declared out when a coacher or runner is held at third. The column notes controversy and seeks clarification.
In New Orleans Nashville defeated New Orleans 2 0, and New Orleans led 0 6 when play ended at 12th due to darkness. Mobile beat Chattanooga 2 0 at Mobile with play halted after the seventh due to darkness. Birmingham topped Atlanta 6 1 in Birmingham with six teams active.
Cleveland defeated Minneapolis 6 to 1 in game one and 5 to 4 in game two. Columbus defeated St Paul 4 to 2 in 14 innings. Louisville beat Milwaukee 8 to 9. Indianapolis beat Kansas City 7 to 5.
Taunton clinched both games against New Bedford as Clermont earned the mound wins for Taunton. The opener ended 7 to 4 and the nightcap 4 to 3 with Taunton sweeping the doubleheader.
In Taunton New Bedford rallies split doubleheader with strong hitting. Proulx Whiteside Kiley Freette and Barry lead with multiple hits as Dukette Morris and Divinney contribute. New Bedford wins first game 7 6 and Baseball scorelines note errors and fielding plays.
The Braves erased an early deficit by scoring in bursts as Oeschger faltered in the second. Rixey relieved and fared better, but Boston racked up runs with singles by Gowdy James and a Schmidt double. Irelan homered for Philadelphia, yet the Braves pulled ahead and held on to win amid late innings drama and strong pitching from James and Mattison.
In Manchester Vermont on September 2, the national amateur golf championship saw favorites win as Jerome Travers, Walter Travis, W C Fownes Jr, Robert Gardner and Francis Ouimet advance. Travers beat Eben Byers five up four to play, Ouimet defeated Howland four up at the fifteenth, and Gorton edged Stearns two up.
Woonsocket beat Pawtucket 5 to 2 in a September 2 afternoon contest. The visitors exploded for five runs in the second inning before Pawtucket’s bullpen change, with Gilmore replacing McElroy, could slow the rally.
Fall River defeats Brockton 8 to 5 as Ross debuts with solid pitching. Wright issues control issues and fielding support is lacking. Both teams tally runs with McSherry and Connell among the scorers, and Jacobson collects a three base hit. The game lasts 1 hour 43 minutes.
Boston Braves surge to the top with two convincing wins over the Phillies at Philadelphia. George Stallings praised by club president James E. Gaffney as the team climbs from the bottom to the pennant fight. Rudolph shines behind a strong defense as Boston pounds 11 hits in the opener and 15 in the finale to clinch the sweep.
At Aaer and Co corner Causeway and Low street, overalls priced at 85 cents. Teamsters push for bulk buys and new workwear options.
Eppa Rixey pitched for the Phillies but Boston built a three run lead as Schmidt walked and Red Smith doubled. Maranville, Gowdy, and Connolly scored for the Braves and Cravath homered for Philadelphia. Lefty Baumgartner and Tincup both worked poorly in the later innings.
The Athletics visit for a big double header offering fans a farewell look at the Mackmen before the world series. Brave followers will compare Mackmen with Stallings pupils as Mack intends to start young Davies from Amherst Agricultural College in the outfield.
Silver Lake in Wilmington hosts the county fair on Saturday September 6 and Monday September 7 with a swimming carnival as a highlight. Noted swimmer George Meehan, fresh from a Battery to Coney Island crossing, may appear in a special exhibition. The Jackson Club of Charlestown invites Meetan to compete in the event. A relay race for a trophy donated by the Hon. Peter F. Tague of Charlestown is also planned.
An all star boxing program at Atlas A A on Tuesday night showcases five 10 round bouts. Notables include Joe Farren of East Boston vs Jack Palmer of New York, Joe Chick of Gloucester vs Kid Alberts of Elizabeth New Jersey, Johnny Lustig of New York vs Terry Brooks of Boston, and Walter Mohr of Brooklyn vs Frankie Mack of Beachmont in the finale. Mack contends for the NBH lightweight title and could force title talk if he defeats Mohr.
Ten of the fastest power boats will race on the Niagara River Friday and Saturday under the Buffalo Motor Boat Club. Entries include Ankle Deep Count Casimir Mankowski Kitty Hawk VI H H Tinken Peter Pan James Simpson Baby Speed Demon Baby Reliance J Stuart Blackton Buffalo Enquirer Neptune I P D QQ A D Miles Baby Doris and Hydro Bullet with owners from New York Ohio Michigan Ontario and Detroit.
Tonight has been set as Base ball Night at B F Keith's Theatre with the Red Sox and the Philadelphia Athletics occupying boxes for Harry Cooper the comédian and royal Red Sox rooter. Cooper led the Boston fans parade in New York during the world championship series and is a favorite of the players. Special features will be shown during the performance.
A note on a humorous piece titled The Popkin Speed Cure by L H Robbins, described as one of the most entertaining bits in recent times. Mentions its appearance in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine.
Elmer Scotty McPhee Worcester heavyweight wrestler declares peak condition for his catch as catch can best two of three falls match against Alcready the Bavarian at the Grand Opera House tonight. He aims to win straight falls to earn a shot at Pat Connolly next week. Referee George Tuohy set to officiate.
At Salem New Hampshire on September 2 the Cochato trot open for two year olds saw Cochato Brave driven by E McGrath take straight heats to claim a $1000 purse from Arthur H Parker of Bedford Massachusetts. Other races featured fast times and winners including Lady Watts, Katie Pateh, and Ruth D with several heats and purses noted.
At Syracuse New York rain halted Grand Circuit races. In five heats none finished and Margaret Druien won both Empire State stake 2:14 trotters heats defeating Lassie McGregor the favorite. Electric C and Irena Beau led in the 2:11 pace but unfinished races left value uncertain.
The article describes the theatre of the great European war and the display of flags from all nations in colors planned for the next Sunday Post edition.
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