Senators Win Game 3 2 In 11 Innings Over Yankees
New York and Washington opened the American league season under ideal conditions. Washington won 3 to 2 in eleven innings in a well played contest at the start of the season.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
14
New York and Washington opened the American league season under ideal conditions. Washington won 3 to 2 in eleven innings in a well played contest at the start of the season.
Detroit April 12 Stanley Harris recruit third baseman for the Detroit Americans was released today to the Scranton club in Pennsylvania.
In a pitchers battle Walter Johnson faced Ray Caldwell. Morgan, the Washington-second baseman, drove in two runs including the winning score in the 11th. Milan opened with a first inning homer, McBride doubled for another in the seventh, and Johnson's sacrifice plus Morgan's single added. New York tied in that seventh on Magee and Gilhooley. Gedeon’s sacrifice fly and Baker hit a key single, Magee scoring. Jamieson started the 11th with a bunt, Moeller ran, McBride mishandled a throw at second, and Morgan followed with the decisive two runs for Washington.
Detroit pitcher Covaleskie limited Chicago to four hits while Cobb Veach and Bush led a first inning rally with a triple and double each. The Tigers took a 4 0 lead in the first two frames as Russell and Faber struggled, and Wolfang closed out the win.
The 1916 season opener at Fenway Park saw Wally Schang hit by a foul tip amid a fresh jinx on opening games. Babe Ruth starred for Boston with eight sparkling innings, while Clarence Walker and Jack Barry impressed in their Boston debuts as the Red Sox defeated the Athletics. Walker showed speed and fielding promise, and Shorten and McInnis added lively plays as Boston showcased early season punch despite Speaker’s absence.
The Royal Rooters presented a large horseshoe of roses to the Red Sox as President Lannin and Manager Carrigan accepted. Ruth made a notable one handed stop and an errant throw. Boston defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 with Nabors and Bush strong on the mound and Ruth driving key hits.
The text notes that University of Minnesota women voters favor men smoking moderately, calling it part of the “all the comforts of home.” It mentions Boston made Quincy cigars as a prized 10 cent blend. The piece links tobacco choice to expenditure and home comfort.
The Red Sox may start Emery in today’s game with Shore or Carl Mays also possible. Babe Ruth is cited as a benchmark for the team’s pitching strength.
Scott made the first assist and Hoblitzell the first putout as Boston began the season. Hooper collected the first safe hit and Stuffy McInnis the first two base hit, with Ruth striking out first and making the game’s sole misplay for Boston.
Cleveland fell 6 to 1 to St Louis in the season opener as Groom fanned solid on three hits. Tris Speaker debuted with fine fielding and three walks, taken by intentional passes. Mayor Davis threw the ceremonial first ball as the largest opening day crowd in Cleveland watched.
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