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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
21
The piece explains how world series play differs from normal games due to heightened nerves and big stakes. It notes the $3000–$4000 prize per player, the fear of loss, and the pressure to perform despite fatigue, with few players escaping the strain.
Joe Jackson of the Reds is framed as a top batter yet faces tough contrast with Sherwood Magee, a former NL star. The piece implies Jackson and Magee are not in the same league today, highlighting a shifting balance in talent between leagues.
Watertown A. A. stages an open meet at Cypress Hall Cambridge Oct 1 with 1v5 115 155 and 145 pound classes. Battling McAdams Fink Smith figure high in bouts while Joe Leonard Billy DeFoe clash in Lewiston. Thomas Snyder Hill Cass Ducey loom in regional action as Kilonis vs Collins promises thrills.
Over 150 dogs entered for the beach show at the Boston Fair opening in Readville tomorrow, running three days. Exhibitors include Mrs. Winans Burnett with cairn terriers, B S Macomber with cocker spaniels led by Overcross Zone, and French bulldog Sans Prix among others.
The report lists several baseball results with teams including Minneapolis, Toledo, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Louisville, St. Paul, Columbus and Milwaukee. First and second games show varied outcomes such as Minneapolis 12 Toledo 7 and Kansas City 8 Indianapolis 1.
Concord and Maynard baseball clubs schedule October games weather permitting. Manager William Bulger leads Concord against rival Maynard with Eddie Boyce pitching and Mulcahy catching. Infielders include Fallon Cadogan Matt Bulger Chuck Bulger, outfielders Loughlin Hayes and Bangs. Maynard counters with a strong lineup.
More than a dozen players reported to Faculty Coach David A. Baldwin for the season kickoff at Concord. The squad, bolstered by new hopes, includes captain Luke B. Dookwood and veterans Allan Rogers Shearman Pratt and Parker Hamilton. The opening game Saturday faces Concord High School.
The piece recalls Sherwood Nottingham and Magee as aging legends from Philadelphia and Cincinnati, noting Nottingham's speed and fielding as a star for the Reds and Magee's decline after joining the Braves and later Cincinnati. It contrasts Magee with Joe Jackson, highlighting Jackson's speed, arm, and current .360 batting pace.
Chicago and St Louis split a twi nler with Cubs winning game one 8 to 5 and the Cardinals taking game two 2 to 6. Hendria was hit hard and Goodwin held the lead for St Louis while Herzog was banished and fined 50 dollars for delaying near the grandstand.
The column mocks claims that veteran managers and stars like Connie Mack Hooper Speaker McGraw Cobb Collins Evans are wrong about baseball. It notes fans trust today’s players for judgment, discusses world series toss timing and keeps a brisk, opinionated tone on boxing and racing topics of 1919.
Yale under Doc Sharpe opens the season with a strong on-paper lineup led by quarterback Chet LaRoche and backs Braden Fay and Neville. Captain Tim Callahan anchors the line with guards Galt and Ham il, while Kirkpatrick Walker and ends Allen Reinhardt fill the key positions as Yale prepares for early games starting next Saturday. Meanwhile Canton, Ohio captain Jim Thorpe builds a star-filled pro squad with Sutherland joining as guard and a roster of notable players from major colleges.
The Steam Roller eleven of Providence, holder of the New England professional championship in 1916, is active again and seeking engagements with strong Massachusetts teams. Contests with Neponset Roslindale Orient Heights St Alphonsus and other Greater Boston elevens are desired. Communications to C B Coppen manager care of The Journal Providence R I.
Tufts football under Coach Whalen held light scrimmage work on day two of practice. The second teams faced the varsity, and then played each other while the varsity observed from the sidelines.
Tufts, late to start practice among New England colleges, worked through simple plays for the varsity and seconds amid mud puddles. Captain Cahoon moved to wing due to heavy tackle and guard candidates as 3 new players joined and more expected when term starts. coach Whalen foresees a bright 1919 season with deep talent and strong competition.
Frank H. Leighton, instructor at Mitchell Military School in Billerica, says the school will field its football eleven again this fall. He will coach as in past years, with several veterans and many new aspirants, aiming for a strong season ahead. He plans to return to Maine briefly before the October 1 reopening.
Arlington residents urge town action to restore and maintain the public tennis courts at Spy Pond Athletic Field. Poor upkeep has left dirt courts overgrown with grass and weeds, nets torn with holes, causing lost balls and frustrated players.
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