New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 10, 1923, Page 8

BABE RUTH SOAKS OUT HIS 19th HOMER — LEONARD APPEARS IN PINK OF CONDITION — BALL DENIES FOHL IS TO BE REPLACED — GASCOS AGAIN HUMBLE RANGERS — OLD SCHEDULE TO BE PLAYED OUT IN CITY LEAGUE — GRAND CIRCUIT EVENTS ON FAST TRACK — OTHER SPORTS MUGSY McGRAW READS RIOT ACT AND TOTTERING GIANT TEAM RESPONDS TO THREAT ‘At Last Win Game, Defeating Cincinnati 13 to 6 By Vir- ture of Heavy Hitting—Yan| Continue Winning Stride—Tygers Toboggan and, Washington Skids. New York, July 10.—A reported serious talk by Manager MecGraw to his tottering Giants on Sunday after their second de- feat at the hands of Cincinnati and a shakeup in the lineup bore the fruit of victory yesterday. Though the pitching efforts of Art Nehf were in vain and the defense was ragged in spots the New Yorks ans_'wered t'he words of their leader when they came to bat against Cincinnati, and the team as a whole drove in enough runs to bury the westerners, 13 to 6. The Yankees at St. Louis continued their victory romp win- ning 9 to 3. Boston took the measure of the Cleveland Indians 4 to 1, while Philadelphia trounced Detroit 6 to 5, and the Chicago Americans beat Washington 8 to 1. The Chicago Nationals were victorious at Boston 4 to 1. NATIONAL LEAGUE Giants at Last Win. New York, July 10.—Manager Mc- Graw of the New York Nationals shook up his lineup before yester- day's game, and the Giants closed strongly against Cincinnati, winning the last game of the series by a score of 13 to 6. The game was a slug- ging match. Score: Cincinnati. a.b. ) ‘:c::')uumu-fl-ln:o Fonseca, 2b. Hargrave, c. Caveney, ss. . Benton, p. . ressler .... kP Harris, p. (el e S S AT e oo amnr e | wlosssroncosaas 39 *Batted for Benton In 7Tth. xBatted for Keck in Sth. New York. St. =P Frisch, 2b. . Meusel, 1f. . cowe Kelly, 1b. . Jackson, ss. Gowdy, c. Neht, p. . Beott, p. lcorturmsumy loonnnuwnnmesy seseo nloocorncossss Cincinnati New York . Two base ) , Benton, ham; three base hits, Kelly, Jackso! runs, Frisch, Kelly; stolen bases, Frisch, Has sacrifice, Nehf; double plays, Fonseca and Caveney; Bohne, Fonseca and Daubert; left on hases, New Yapk 5, Cin-| cinnati 9; base on bails, off Neht 2, off Bcott 1, off Benton 3, off Harris 1; struck out, by Nehf 1, by Benton 1, by Harris 1, by Scott 1; hits, off Benton 11 in 6 in- nings, off Keck 3 In 1 inning, off Harris 2 in 1 inning, off Nehf § in 6 innings, none out in 7th, off Scott 2 in 3 innings; winning pitcher, Nehf; losing pitcher, Benton; um- pires, Finneran, O'Day and McCormick; time, 5. ve; Chi De St. 2 Phils 4, Pirates Philadelphia, July 10.—A strong finish in the closing innings of yes- terday’s game gave Philadelphia a 4 New York .. Pittsburgh | Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago .. Boston Philadelphia New York . Cleveland Philadelphia Washington . Bostony .... el How They Line up in Four Leagues National League Yesterday's Results Chicago 4, Boston 1. Brooklyn &, St. Louis 3. New York 13, Cincinnatl 6. Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 2, Standing of the Clubs w. L. . 49 25 44 27 42 29 38 34 40 36 . 36 41 22 50 29 (28 Louis Games Today St. Louis at Boston (2). Chicago at Brooklyn. Pittsburgh at New York. Cincinnati at Philadelphla. American League Yesterday’s Results Boston 4, Cleveland 1, New York 9, St. Louis 3. Chicago 8, Washington 1. Philadelphia 6, Detroit 5. Standing of the Clubs w. L. . 50 23 39 36 37 36 35 35 35 38 34 39 32 41 27 41 icago troit .. Louls ... Games Today Boston at Detroit. P.C 662 .620 592 528 526 468 306 801 DENIES FOHL WILL BE GIVEN THE GATE Browns’ Ovner Brands Rumor as False--Story Persists However St. Louis, July 10.—Reports were current yesterday that Lee Fohl, manager of the St. Louls Americans would not be with the team next year when , his contract expires. George Sisler, star first baseman of the Browns, who has been out of the | lineup on account of eye trouble is| mentioned as Fohl's probable succes- sor. Phil Ball, president of the Brown's denied the reports which asserted he was dissatisfied with the way Fohl was handling the team. Fans Disappointed. St. Louis, Mo., July 10.—Change in the fleld management of the St. Louis Americans rumored to be contemplat- ed by Phil Ball, owner of the club, is said by local sport writers to be a reflection of the fans disappointment at the Browns failure this season. Their showing generally is believed to be due to the absence from the lineup of George Sisler, star first baseman, who it is belidyed will be asked to replace Manager Lee Fohl. A year ago the Browns with vir- tually the same lineup fought a hard battle with the New York club for the American league pennant. Sis- ler's absence, due to an ailment of the eyes, is generally believed to have affected the club’s morale, Sisler Once Refused. When James Burke was relleved of the Browns leadership a year and a half ago Sisler was mentioned as his probable successor but he is said to have rejected the offer for fear that the responsibility as manager would impair his playing on the field. Mr. Ball's determination to change manager is said to have been openly expressed Sunday after the game with New York. He is reported to have criticized the manner in which Fohl directed that game, especially his calling out pinch hitters. Neither Fohl nor Ball would directly deny the many rumors regarding the contem- plated change. Fohl declares he will not resign and admits he had not spoken to the Browns owner since the team re- turned home nearly two weeks ago. His contract expires at the end of this season. GRAND CIRCUIT PACERS’ RACE T0 LAMBERT T0DD Murphy Drives Horse to Victory in Grand Circuit Feature After Losing First Heat. DATES THIS SEASON IN GRAND CIRCUIT ... July 2-6 5 July 9-13 veo July 16-19 ..July 23-27 . Aug. 1-9 «.Aug. 11-17 «..Aug, 20-24 Cleveland, Ohio Toledo, Ohio .. Kalamazoo, Mich. . Columbus, Ohio Windsor, Ont. . Toledo, Ohio . Cleveland, Ohio ... jand in 1919 he was back with Los going through a first baseman was needed. Contender For Fournier, Leading Walloper in National, 5 Times in Big League The story about the “rolling stone gathering no moss” does not fit the career of Jaeques Kournier, who has traveled over many of the sun-kissed spots of the Pacific coast shores, has been with three clubs in the Ameri- can league, two in the National league and at present is enjoying an- other prosperous season. Unless Fournier is kidding the na-| tives a bit on the date of his birth, he was a professional ball player with Seattle at the age of 16. He says he was born at Ausable, Mich,, Septem- ber 28, 1892, and he was a catcher with Seattle in 1908. His major league debut was with the Boston Red Sox in 1012. Later, he shifted to the Chicago White Sox and he was good enough to cover first base for Charles Comisky until Chic Gandil came along. Back to the Minors The purchase of Gandill caused an- other transfer in Fournier's career and he returned to the Pacific coast league. During the shortage of major league players during the war period, Fournier hopped back into the Am- erican league, joining the New York Yankees. His term there was brief Angeles. When the St. Louls Cardinals were thelr reconstruction days at the hands of Branch Rickey Four- later in Jim Fournier on his Hands, ranged an exchange with the lyn Superbas, Myers. Alwdys Rated Good Hitter Fournier became a stubborn hold- out in this swap and did not relent until the early part of May. Dodgers they were While Fournier did not do all of the heavy work, never- theless the their climb until he appeared in the game and, although he did not get the benefit of the usual spring train- ing trip, he has been batting around .350 all season. he eighth placers. | weak club. nier was brought back into the circuit. A frisky youth, however, Bottomley and, giving Fournier the joined Superbas did If ¥ournier's career in the minors, big arrived with Rickey ar- rook- for Before not start continues run as it has he will wear out welcome in BrooKlyn in a couple of years and move on to steady another He says he is far from through and ought to be able to stick laround in the big show for at least five years more, ‘While never a fielder of the George Sisler type, Fournier has always had the reputation of a good hitter. in times of stress, when a club need- ed batting strength, it always turned to Fournier if he happened to be so- journing the punch is really the big asset in baseball. his proving CITY BASEBALL REORGANIZED LEONARD EASILY WINS ON POINTS IN EIGHT ROUNDS Five of Eight Rounds to Champ; Two Even; Joe Lynch Outpoints Bobby Wolgast. Philadelphia, July 10.—As a pre- liminary workout for his coming bout with Lew Tendler, Benny Leon- ard, lightweight champlon, last night easily outpointed Alex Hart in .an elght-rounder at Phillles Park. More than 380,000 persons saw Leonard assert unquestionable super- jority over the protege of Johnny Kilbane, It was the largest assort- ment of fans that ever witnessed an open air fight in this city. Five of th® elght rounds were won by Leonard by wide margins. Two rounds were even, and Hart was en- titled to the laurels in only the gseventh, when the champion appar- ently rested to make a strong fin- ish. Leonard showed old-time boxing skill and impressed as being near top form to defend his title against the slugging Tendler in New York, July 28. Joe Lynch, bantam champlon, dis- playing superior ring generalship and cleaner punches, oupointed Bobby Wolgast, Philadelphia’s sensational bantamweight, by a slight margin in Ithe first half of the double dindup. Wolgast started off like a winner, but went bad in the latter rounds when the champlon peppered him with stinging blows. In the opening bout Ritchie Mitch- ell, 139, of Milwaukee, easily beat Georgie Russell of this city, also 139 pounds, in eight rounds. Russell sub- stituted for Joe Tirplitz, who reported too ill to put on his gloves. Although Mitchell ‘hit Russell with eveérything in his bag of socking tricks, he was unable to drop the local boy. Criqui and Dundee Start Training for Title Bout New, York, July 10.—Eugene Cri- qui of France, and Johnny Dundee of New York, got down to hard work yesterday in preparation for their 15-round match for the world’'s featherweight championship at the Polo Grounds the night of July 26. Criqui has established quarters at Manhassett, N. Y., where he condi- tioned himself for the fight in which he won the feather crown from John- ny Kilbane last month. His coming match will be the first in defense of his title. Dundee is in training' at Orange, N. J. to 8o YESTERDAY’S HOMERS, Ruth, Yanks Smith, Yanks .. Heilmann, Tygers . Hooper, White Sox TENDLER GOES TO DELANCO Lightweight Title Opens Jersey Camp New York, July 10.—~Lew Tendler, Says He Wi KEARNS IS COMING EAST sey-Wills Bout to Arrange Demp- Harrls, Red Sox .. Collins, Browns . Frisch, Giants .. Kelly, Giants ... Fournier, Dodgers TEAMS IN GOOD LEAGUE IS WITH FORMER STANDING Dragons, Fafnirs and Inde- pendents Reinstated and Old Schedule Will Be Played as Originally Made Out — Games Thursday, Evenings. - The New Britain City Baseball league now is saved, The Dragons, Fafnirs and Independents, dropped & week ago for failure to play their scheduled July 4th games, have been reinstated and all is honey-pie in the ranks. The public amusement ecommis- sloners met last evening and discussed the situation thoroughly. They also were made familiar with the fact that the league, as it stood, faced disrup- tion and the organization of a new rival organization was probable. After discussing the situation the comm! sioners declded that for the good of the sport, all grievances should ‘be dropped and the barred teams be re- instated. Later the baseball council met and reenacted the actions of the commissioners. For a {ime, however, it was & red hot meeting, with charges and coun- ter-charges, hone very serious, being made and denied and everything pointing to a grand blow-up of the baseball league. ‘‘Bosh” Smith, one of the leading spirits in the league, was very much in evidence and stodd out firmly for what he considered his rights and the Yights of the players. After things had been explained, however, everybody seemed satisfied and peace once more reigns supreme. It was declded to revert to the old schedule again, with the teams play- ing games as originally booked. This means that Thursday night games will'again be played, that this week being between the Berlin Construe- tion team and the Cardinals. Satur- day's games will ‘include one not scheduled between the Independents and Rangers. The league voted to clamp down ‘the lid tightly on new players and after Saturday the 15 day eligibility rule will not be in force and after Saturday no player who is not already on the eligibility list will be permit- ted to participate in city league games. HYLAND WORKED HARD During Sunday's Game He Threw Ex- actly 154 Balls to the Batters ‘Which is No Small Day’s Work, Some idea of the really hard job that a pitcher has mAy be gleaned from Sunday's game between the Besse-Leland nine and the Meriden Cutlery in which Dick Hyland worked for the locals. In that game Hyland threw exactly 164 balls up to the bat- ter. These, be it "understood, were pitched balls into which the pitcher the Philadelphja southpaw who will meet Benny Leonard for the world's lightweight championship at the Yan- kee stadium on July 23, has opened his training quarters at Delanco, N. J., the same spot where he prepared for the battle against Leonard last year. Tendler has been doing his work at the Delanco training camp for all big bouts for the last four years. GOLF — TENNIS — FISHING TACKLE ~ +—: MONIER’S Ain’t It a Grand and Glorious Feeling? JAND THE DENTIST LOOKIN MORE L\KE A VETERINARY BEGINS OPERATIONS to 2 victory over Pittsburgh and en- abled the Phils to take the odd game of the series. New York at Chicago. ‘Washington at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Cleveland. . 27-31 ...8ept. 3- Sept. 10-14 Sept. 17-28 +..0ct. 1-13 Boston, Mass. . Hartford, Conn. . Syracuse, N. Y. .... Columbus, Ohio .. Lexington, Ky. . Salt Lake City, Utah, July 10.—Ne- | gotiations for the next heavyweight championship battle between Jack Dempsey and probably Harry Wills, negro, will be opened with New York promoters within the next few days, Jack Kearns, Dempsey's manager, an- nounced here as he prepared to leave for New York. put every ounce of strength and every bit of dexterity he could command. This, it will be understood, is quite a trial on the strength of any man. These figures' do not include the throws to first, second or third after fielding chances, nor do they include snap throws to the bag in efforts to catch bzse runners napping. Home Run Leaders. Williams, Phils . . Ruth, Yanks ... Williams, Browns . Fournier, Dodgers Heilmann, Tygers . Hornsby, Cards . Tierney, Phils Mokan, Phils ... Pittsburgh. a.b, v aranville, ey, cf. Bigbes, If. . . Russell, rf. . ’ "Traynor, 3b. . International League Yesterday's Results Toronto 3, Reading 2. Buffalo 9, Baltimore 4. Newark 6, Syracuse 5 (first game). Syracuse 6, Newark 1 (second game). Rochester 5, Jersey City 4 game). Rochester 10, Jersey City 4 (second game). | | | | | Ft. Miami, Toledo, Ohio, July 10.— Guardian Trust, driven by N. J. Rose- mire and paced by a runner, trotted an exhibition race here yesterday af- ternoon at the Grand Circuit meet in 2:02 1-4 having started to beat his record of 2:02 2-5. A small crowd saw the long drawn out card of five events, the feature of which was the first division of the Ft. Meigs stake for 2:08 pacers. Lam- bert Todd, driven by Tommy Murphy, | won after losing the first heat to Hal Bee, McGregor the Great staged a sur- prise by winning the 2:06 trot after losing the first heat to Periscope. The 2:08 pace went four heats and was won by Hal Abbe with Brownie Hal second and Ribbon Cane third. Logan Hedgewood took the 2:04 pace by winning the last two heats and S. Roberts with Willis up won the 2:18 trot in straight heats with | Jay Lee second and George Watts third. Grimm, 1b. | Rawlings, 2b. Bchmidt, e. .. [OOSR (Continued on Following Page). GASCOS IN RUBBER Rangers Are Defeated for Time in Series, Score Being 5 to 3— | | Rochester | Reading' . | Toronto | Buffalo (first Standing of the Clubs, 5 w. L. 51 30 49 29 41 38 39 39 38 39 33 44 . 36 47 29 51 Second P.C. 630 628 ‘Want More Games. 519 ! BRIGGS -AND HE TAKES DOowN THE ( "BUZZER" AND BEGINS GRINDING FROM NERVE To NERVE AND | WHISTUES " Yes, WE HAUGE NO BANANAS" WHILE THE MERRY WORK The Rangers and Gascos played the e e T — third of their tied series last night at 8t. Mary’s fleld and the Gas com- | Newark pany, boys won the rubber by a|Jersey City . score of 5 to 3. Chant and Hayrs‘-“)'ril(‘"sé . worked for the losers and McCor- mick and Robinson for the winners, the twirling of McCormick being very effective. The Gascos did all their scoring in one inning when a| flock of hits, coupled with a brace of errors did the trick. | Seifel hit a three bagger and Hayes | got a double as feature of the Rangers’ attack, while two baggers by Barnes and Reg Robinson were big noises in the Gasco's offense. A dandy catch of a hit bayy back of third base made Barnes the fielding | sensation of the game. Proud of their victory, the Gascos now feel as did the great Alexander and look for more worlds to conquer. They especia.ly desire games with the telephone company and the firemen WHEN You SIT DownN IN A DENTIST CHAIR HEAWVING A DINOSALRIAN 'SIGH s} Games Today Readjng at Toronto Newark at Syracuse. Baltimore at Buffalo Jersey City at Rochester. CORBIN SIGNS PITCHER Manager Tobin Has Practically Con- cluded Negotiations For New South- | Eastern IE{gue Yesterday's Results Waterbury 8, Pittsfield 1. Bridgeport 8, Springfield 6 New Haven 17, Worcester 4. Others not scheduled. paw, Said to Be Good One. | Manager Tobin of the Corbin Red | | Sox announced today that he has| | practically completed negotiations for | P.C.[the services of a new southpaw, °to| 676 |strengthen his pitching department 597/and it Is probable that the new man will be in a uniform Sunday when the | 486 |team goes to Middletown to play the Waterbury 438 | Noisless Typos. Pittsfield ..... . 30 424 In last week's game Eddie Hine, the | Worcester . 9 ( 420 | star southpaw of the Red Sox, pitched | | Bridgeport 8 418 |a tough game and worked unusually| Lot |hard. In.one of the final innings he Games Today overexerted himself in putting every- Pittstield at Hartford thing he had into the delivery, with New Haven at Albany the resuit that it is feared that his| Springfield at Waterbu arm is so badly strained that he may at Bridgeport lay off a few weeks. Standing of the Clubs w. 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