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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
11
Philadelphia dispatch reports Boston topped the Athletics 6 to 3. Red Sox capitalized on Plank’s bunting errors and late rally detail a seventh inning explosion aided by wind and a sequence of steals and hits including Engle, Speaker, and Carrigan driving in runs.
In a tense game the Gettysburg veteran misplayed Car rigan on a seventh inning bunt, allowing two runs as McInnis chased the ball into the stands. In the ninth Plank mishandled Hooper’s bunt enabling Wagner to score. Charles Hall relieved in the seventh for Ray Collins as Boston matched the Mackmen.
In a restrained tone the text touts vocal performances and contrasts them with inflated hype. It emphasizes fair pricing, audience satisfaction, and steady demand as lines form for tickets, while avoiding sensational language and deadhead excess.
Cleveland defeated Detroit 6 to 5 in a ninth inning rally. Jo Jackson led a late surge with a home run and an infield single while Ty Cobb outplayed him with a homer and an infield single, though Jackson went 0 for 1. The game featured a critical error by Tutweiler and key timely hits to seal the comeback.
In Baltimore the Orioles beat Jersey City 4 to 2. Rochester defeated Toronto 12 to 2. Buffalo game postponed. Providence rain halted action with rain conditions reported.
In Atlanta the home club edged Mobile 6 to 5 after ten innings. Nashville defeated Montgomery 4 to 3. Chattanooga beat New Orleans 5 to 1. Birmingham weather halted Birmingham Memphis action with rain.
New York club clarifies that it did not forfeit the game against Philadelphia on Aug 30 and that Umpire Brennan's statement is printed to correct misunderstandings about the dispute. President Lynch approved publication to explain the club’s position.
Umpire William Brennan forfeited the game to New York after players and police failed to restore a roped centrefield area that blocked the view of pitches. Brennan said he warned Captain Doolan and the police captain but got no action, and he concluded the game could not continue.
The University of Michigan signals readiness to resume membership in the Big Nine conference. A Minnesota Board of Regents report says Western conference rules require unanimous approval, and Michigan's governing board would welcome reentry under those terms.
Washington held on for a 3 to 2 win and then a 2 to 0 victory over New York. Boehling and Johnson pitched, with Johnson entering in the ninth of the first game to strand a loaded bases situation. Moeller stole second and scored on a sac fly for Washington's ninth inning run in the nightcap, as Ford and Johnson matched zeroes through eight.
More than 200 entries including the New England athletic district nickname will compete in the first annual games of the United Commercial Travellers Association at Somerville Stadium this afternoon. Entries closed recently and nearly every New England champion is expected to participate for the prizes across multiple events.
Entries have arrived from the Boston A. A. the new Irish-American A. A. North Dorchester A. A. the Brookline Gym and many out of town organizations. The contest for the point honors promises to be one of the closest held this season.
Pittsburg beat St. Louis in a day doubleheader. The opener went 6 to 3 and the nightcap, halted in the seventh due to darkness, ended 11 to 3. The article provides the two game scores and notes the halt, with no further details.
The clerks of the Boston and Maine railroad face the Maine Central clerks today in Portsmouth New Hampshire to decide the railroad championship. A regular train will carry fans with two special coaches attached departing Boston at 1 35 and arriving at 8 02. The teams are evenly matched and fast with strong batteries.
Cicotte pitched a complete game shutout for Chicago as St Louis failed to score. Chappell doubled and Balenti singled for Chicago’s lone run in the second inning. Taylor started for St Louis and was relieved after eight innings as Chicago gained 1 run on 2 base hits.
J H MacAlman reports heavy summer travel to White Mountains and Maine resorts as roads improve across New England. London traders offer 2000 guineas for a fuel solution to autos. Frank Crockett attends New York fire chiefs convention for Knox. Harry Grant travels to Maine for his chicken farm and touts Isotta position. Velie expands Worcester presence via Eaton Brewster. Willys truck 1500 2000 lb capacity sold by R L Company with several deliveries to date.
Chicago reports President Murphy announced three additions to the Cubs. J. J. O Connor, a right handed pitcher from the University of Illinois. William Valandingham Hieronymus, a right handed pitcher from Clinton County Ohio. and Charles Pauwen, a first baseman currently in semi pro play in Chicago.
In Marblehead on September 5 the international sonderklasse race was halted after four and a half hours as wind died and boats drifted. Cima led at finish, Ellen second, Serum third, with Angela and Sprig also close. Race to be re sailed tomorrow under a windward leeward course.
The writer defends giving Howard Drew of Springfield proper recognition for his 100 yards in 9.355 seconds at Hartford on Labor Day. He cites doubtful records on slow tracks and urges accuracy with skilled timers, hoping to witness future fast runs and congratulate Drew under proper conditions. The piece also notes Somerville Travel lovers’ meet and local athletes from B A A and Irish American A C.
The note covers various old sports items and figures. It mentions P sDUFFEY’s disputed draw call after 10 rounds, Jake Stahl managing the Red Sox, Joe Wood’s absence since Carrigan, and a forfeited 9-0 score versus an 8-6 tie. It cites Del Rey of Walter Cox’s stable with 2.0414 seconds and Howard Drew’s Amherst race time 9.4-5 seconds. It notes Kiviat second and Jones fourth in Sweden 1912, Jackson of England winning, and Dr Al Sharpe returning to coach Cornell football.
A letter in this office for Johnny Gallant notes Leahh Cross and Frank Barrieau fought to a draw in a Vancouver bout. An agreement stated Barrieau would concede four pounds if the boxers reached a draw, given the weight difference before the contest.
Intermittent showers and a muddy track forced the postponement of the Grand Circuit final day at Charter Oak Park Hartford. If sun does not brighten tomorrow, the 2:18 trot 2:14 pace and 2:20 trot with $1000 purses may not be completed as conditions worsen. Each of the last two events features four horses accustomed to half mile tracks.
Marlboro High School football coach Fred Claflin unveiled a demanding schedule for the season. Ten games total with six away, opening September 18 against Waltham High, Midland league foes include Framingham Natick Hudson and Westboro, home games at Marlboro.
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