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Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1917

Page

8

iroom Carved Niche In Hall of Fame By Pitching Eleven Hitless Innings

Bob Groom of the St. Louis Browns pitched eleven hitless innings across a double header against the White Sox. He delivered two consecutive complete scoreless outings, contributing to a 3 to 0 Browns win in the second game.

Iroom Bob Groom St. Louis Browns Bob White Sox Plank Sotheron Jones Groom Sox Browns

La Salle High Defeats Maynard 7 to 2 in Waltham

La Salle High defeated Maynard 7 to 2 on Saturday in Waltham. Captain O'Brien of Maynard struck out 20, allowing two hits and scoring one run, while Tervo made 17 put outs in the field. Powers of La Salle struck out 15 Maynard batters as the game ended with La Salle 8S 7 to 2.

la Salle High Maynard Capt O'Brien Tom Marsden Eaton Garrick Waltham la Salle H Tervo Powers of la Salle Maynard H Jamieson Tervo c Akkanen Courtney Denniston Jones Dunlop If Powers Uv LA Salle Hansberry Connors Kkenny Rf Gavin Walsh Morgan la Salle B.S Jamtieson C. Hansberry Oy Burns Kenny

Billy Fitzmaurice Rates Con Lent as Fastest Player Seen

Mass Agricultural College coach Billy Fitzmaurice hails Con Lent as the speediest player he has ever seen in his baseball coaching career. Lent impressed during this year’s varsity team activities.

Billy Fitzmaurice Mass. Agricultural College Con Lent

Flying wedge originator Om F Deland dies at 62

Orin F Deland, senior Harvard coach who originated the flying wedge, died at his Boston home at age 62. He described the play as a military tactic inspired by Napoleon, transforming football. His wife, Margaret Deland, known by her pen name, survived him.

Orin F. Deland Harvard Boston Mr. Deland Napoleon Jtlis Margaret Deland

Battling Nelson Faces Diminished Ring Return

The once legendary lightweight champion Battling Nelson, now 35, clings to fighting amid years of punishment. His peers Terry McGovern and Ad Wolgast warn of fate after decline, as Nelson persists for a pittance despite fading stamina and public pity.

Nelson Dane Terry McGovern Ad Wolgast

Miller Huggins Pride: Mule Watson Predicted for Great Career

Miller Huggins proclaims his discovery Mule Watson of the St. Louis Cardinals as a rising star. The young pitcher wandered into Huggins camp last summer, showed high class games, faced early doubt, and now returns with the same strong results. Huggins coaches him daily, forecasting a sensational career for the powerful right hander.

Miller Huggins Huggins

Cubs Have Recruiting Station at Open Season

When the Chicago National League team appeared on the field at the opening of the season each player wore an American flag on one sleeve. A recruiting station has been erected at the baseball park to accommodate patrons who wish to enlist in the army.

Cubs

Imposing Record of Mike Gibbons Boxer

The St. Paul middleweight Mike Gibbons has an imposing boxing record, active since 1907 with eighty fights and many exhibitions, losing only once to Jimmy Clabby in 1910. Gibbons later defeated Clabby three times over ten rounds.

Mike Gibbons St. Paul Jimmy Clabby Gibbons

Mogridge Earns Hall of Fame Nod With No Hit Win

George Mogridge of the Yankees rose to fame by pitching a no hit game against the world champion Boston Red Sox. He had a strong previous season, though sidelined by an injury in mid year. He notably excelled last season against the Red Sox and White Sox.

George Mogridge Yankees Boston Red Sox Mogridge Red Sox White Sox

Bill would curtail racing across Canadian provinces

A bill introduced in Canadian Parliament aims to limit each province to one race track. If passed, nearly twenty Ontario and Quebec tracks would close. The proposal would shorten racing seasons to fourteen fall days and fourteen spring days, affecting major venues in Ontario and Quebec.

Dominion Ontario Quebec British Columbia Fort Erie Connaught Park Ottawa Woodbine Park Toronto Dufferin Park Hillcrest Park Windsor Kenil

Meeting Thursday Evening To Form Local Ball Team

A Riverside hall gathering at 7 30 Thursday invites all fans and locals to propose ideas for creating a home team. Attendees urged to share plans for starting and sustaining weekly games, with season tickets as a suggested option. Local players available from Y M C A and All Stars, promising a strong home squad.

Riverside, Hall All Stars Riverside Hall

Maynard bowlers win two from Marlboro Live Wires

The Maynard All Stars defeated Marlboro Live Wires 1502 to 1402 at Collins alleys after a tight, high scoring match Thursday night Ed Billet topped the scoring chart.

Maynard Billet Maynard All Stars Carpenter Collins K “ Billet Maynard Stars Kielinen G Lesage H. . Peterson Jas. Lent Eee McCabe Maynard Stars Billet Lynch Lesage Lent Peterson Collins Carpenter Paradise Morgan Campbell Dean

Dundee Beats Simler in Armory A A Bout

Johnny Dundee of New York defeated Chick Simler by decision at the Armory A A. Marlboro supporters attended and split on the verdict with some claiming Dundee earned the win while others believed Simler deserved a draw.

Johnny Dundee New York Chick Simler Armory A. A Marlboro Sports Johnny Simler

Maynard vs Lowell Baseball Game Called Off By Rain

The scheduled game between Maynard and Lowell for Saturday was canceled due to rain. No makeup date was announced. The teams sought alternative arrangements for rescheduling.

Maynard Lowell

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