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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
16
New York September 3. The decision on the world's foremost tennis player was postponed again as weather disruptions caused all matches in the National tennis championship to be canceled at noon.
Torrential rain ruined courts forcing a postponement of the crucial national singles match between Bill Tilden of Philadelphia and William Johnston of San Francisco. If played tomorrow the 48 hour rest may boost both, with Johnston favored by experience and steadiness and Tilden praised for speed and power.
Weather forced postponement as the New York Yankees left Fenway Park after a rainout. The Red Sox plan a three game series against the Oakland Athletics starting tomorrow and continuing Saturday.
Disappointed fans expected Carl Mays to face his former teammates after yesterday’s postponement. The Paco Bennett Associates planned a puckish welcome while awaiting Gates opening. A single Red Sox game at New York was hoped moved to Fenway with a doubleheader, pending Johnson’s approval.
The text notes the fast, rifle-like forehand and powerful return games of Johnston and Tylen as they advance to the final, having defeated diverse opponents in what is described as the greatest national tournament. Tilden is praised for a service with more snap than any other player.
The report highlights Sherrod Smith of Brooklyn port side as adept at catching runners off first with his pitching. Rube Marquard is noted as similarly cagey, and Fred Toney is another pitcher who can hold runners close to the base.
The author praises Babe Ruth as a supreme home run hitter, arguing he surpasses Delahanty Anson Wagner Free man and others, while noting ongoing sports buzz about college football matchs and boxing figures. He predicts possible intercity baseball events and mentions managers and athletes across baseball boxing tennis and track.
Comic sketch follows Llewellyn Goff after eight months in ordnance as Harvard mandates compulsory athletics. He moves to Cambridge with a plan to study and play but fears the shift, imagining football trials, a potential backfield role, and a one way ticket home as dean aims to balance sport and studies.
Amherst, Sept. 3. Football candidates will be called out Sept. 10, eight days before the season starts. Coach Gettell returns with Glenn Card and Paul Phillips among the veterans. The eight game schedule includes Bowdoin, N U, Union, Trinity, Columbia, Worcester P. I., Wesleyan, and Williams.
The Rabbit real comedian remains a bright performer in the short field and keeps fans laughing with his antics. He appears poised to step into the shoes of veteran Nick Altrock when Altrock steps out.
Charles A. Comiskey, owner of the Chicago Americans, opposes the National Baseball Commission proposal to increase the world series from seven to nine games. He argues a seven-game series has established custom and that nine games would not be justified. He notes fan demand and seating limits but says the situation cannot be avoided if the league votes for nine.
Manager Nat Butler of the Revere track cancelled last night’s bike races and will not host another meet until Saturday. The World International Cycling Derby, 100 kilometers, will be staged on the Derby route with riders who have logged 44 miles in an hour or more eligible to compete.
Stallings Braves return home for a three game series with the Philadelphia Phillies led by Gavvy Cravath's debut as Phils manager. Ray Keating likely to start for Boston with Dickie Rudolph possibly pitching tomorrow, as both clubs pursue stronger play amid wet grounds and eager fans.
Prominent American athletes prepare for a set of major features starting next Saturday. At the center of the debate, Washington manager Clark Griffith backs Ban Johnson amid league fund concerns, with Boston’s Harry Frazee and Yankees’ T L Huston weighing in.
A white and red bird perched on the Arizonian’s rigging two days from France drew no chase due to albatross lore. An S O S from Edward W Luckenbach followed as the Arizonian towed to harbor and reached New York with 25 casual officers under Captain Higgin s. Captain Carl Person noted the bird failed as a weather prophet but hinted it may foretell the coming world baseball series.
In Indianapolis on September 3 at the Indiana State Fair Miss Harris M riding 1:581-4 won two of three heats against Single G 1:591-2 for a $400 purse split 60 40. Single G won heat one in 9:04 1-4. Harris M finished heats two and three in 2:03 1-4 and 2:01 2-4.
Indianapolis reports Jess Haynes, Kansas City star pitcher, suffered a broken ankle after being hit by a liner driven by Crane during a September game in Indianapolis. The injury occurred in a decisive moment, prompting immediate medical attention.
The Newark victory celebration committee plans a big meet at City Athletic Field featuring the national pentathlon championship as the main event. The meet aims to prepare athletes for the national championships in Philadelphia on Sept 12 and 13 and to shape the U S Olympic team in Antwerp Belgium next year. Notable entrants include Georgetown’s Robert Le Gendre and a strong field with West Point’s L A Vidal Pa Pennsylvania’s W A Bartels New York A C Fred Kelly and many others. The Metropolitan Association relay titles at 440 yards and distances will also be decided.
Carlyle A C postpones the outdoor boxing card at Fenway Park planned for next Saturday. Soldier Bartfield is boxing in Philadelphia and cannot be ready to face Fitzsimmons, so officials opted to delay the event rather than present an inferior show.
Sport scores listed with several teams and results. The record notes Reading and Newark for a close game while Rochester defeats Buffalo and Ringheamton trounces Toronto. Remaining line mentions Jersey City Baltimore Rain as an unclear note.
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