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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1916

Page

17

Red Sox Split Double Bill as Highlanders Lead AAC Race

Fairweather’s Red Sox won half of yesterday’s Fenway double bill but the split allowed the Highlanders to move atop the American league standings after beating the Athletics. The Sox departed town trailing the New York pennant chasers.

Fairweather Red Sox Fenway Park Dame Fortune Griffmen Highlanders Athletics Donovan Sox New York

Red Sox Split Doubleheader With Senators Behind Strong Pitching

Boston lost the forenoon game 6 to 2 as Washington capitalized on early errors. In the afternoon the Red Sox won 2 to 0 behind Dutch Leonard and a shutout, drawing a crowd near 22,000. Foster faced Boehling in a lengthy rematch, but Leonard shut down Washington after Moeller’s opener and Milan’s fielding stoppages.

Red Sox Foster Joe Boehling Sox Dutch Leonard

Gardner's Three Base Hit Sparks Gallia Win

In an eight inning game Gallia defeated Boston 6 to 3. Morgan Henriksen and Barry had two-base hits, Gardner tallied a three-base hit, with Henry Shorten and McBride adding sacrifice plays. Leonard and Gallia combined for seven innings with Gallia allowing six hits, attendance 21,997. Umpires Dineen and Nallin.

Moeller Scott Gardner Leonard Judge Barry Rondeau Morgan Henry Hooper McBride Gallia Henriksen Boston Shorten Thomas Senators Nallin Dineen Hoblitzell Milan Harry AB. R Oye Donor Ree Free Washington Ayres BROWN Colgate A.P Ormsby Hung Andrews Swett Feinberg Healey Cleveland Davidson Robertson Murray Reid Hungerford Dwyer Johnson Kenney Funnell PO. A. F. Breer Fe GORE Ivtewataes Ok -B Janvrin Dee Ea Ee Lewis F. Gee Ae Henriksen He Gardner Rio ARDOW Pergslyp Botton Boson Oi Eka E. Foster Lewis Williams Foster Boehling Nallin and

Brown Defeats Colgate at Andrews Field 6 to 2 in Poor Fielding Day

Brown wins 6 to 2 over Colgate at Andrews Field despite seven Brown errors. Healey pitched well for Brown, allowing five hits, while Davidson and Robertson hit two apiece. Dwyer led Colgate with two safeties as Brown’s batting order shift produced four runs in the third.

Providence, R. I Brown Colgate Andrews Field Healey Brunonian Davidson Robertson Dwyer New York State Dunn Johnston Murray Glendening Brunonians Reed Kenney Glendeniizg Hungerford Swett

White Sox name Eddie Collins captain in surprise move

Chicago April 19 manager Clarence Rowland of the White Sox announced Eddie Collins as captain. Collins will serve in the new role in the game against Detroit tomorrow.

Chicago Clarence Rowland Eddie Collins White Sox Collins Detroit

Rindge Edges Somerville High 6-5 in Tight Win

Kelleher's strong pitching and St. Angelo's struggles at short aided Rindge in a 6-5 victory over Somerville High yesterday afternoon.

Kelleher St. Angelo Short Rindge Somerville High

Yankees Take Lead With 2 1 Victory Over Athletics

New York seized the American League lead by defeating Philadelphia 2 to 1. Markle pitched for the Yankees, holding the Athletics to three hits, while Crowell pitched seven innings for Philadelphia, allowing four hits. Errors in the first inning helped New York score as Maisel walked and scored on Gilhooley's infield single, with Gilhooley later scoring on Oldring's muff of Baker's fly.

New York Philadelphia Markle Yankees Athletics Crowell Gilhooley Maisel Pick Gilhoole Nunamaker Ea Markle Oss PHILA AB. R. BH PO. A. E Silas Daavetass Jek Cor Os Gilhooley PSS McInnis Sten Thompson Myers Meyer

Stolen bases andfielding notes from New York Philadelphia game

In New York Philadelphia action Baker and Walsh stole bases while Walsh and Baker also contributed sacrifice hits and a sacrifice fly. Double plays featured Gedeon to Peckinpaugh to Pipp and Witt to Lajoie to McInnis. Markle allowed three hits and one run in seven innings, Crowell four hits and one run in seven, Myers one hit in one. Merkie struck out seven, Crowell two. Passed ball by Murphy. Umpires Owens and Capnolly. Time b 37m.

New York Philadelphia Baker Walsh Gedeon Peckinpaugh Pipp Witt Lajoie McInnis Markle Crowell Myers Merkie Murphy Owens Capnolly

Red Sox announce 37 players in road squad to Philadelphia

Twenty one men depart for Philadelphia last night. Pitchers Leonard Ruth Shore Foster McHale Pennock and Jones lead the list along with catchers Thomas Agnew Carrigan and Cady infielders Hoblitzell Scott Barry Janvrin Gardner and McNally outfielders Hooper Lewis Henriksen and Shorten Mays and Walker remain in the city sick but expect to rejoin on the road likely during the New York series where Gainer may report Gregg and catcher Haley stay behind Lore V. Bader was sold to Buffalo last night.

Red Sox Philadelphia Leonard Ruth Shore Foster McHale Pennock Jones Thomas Agnew Carrigan Cady Hoblitzell Scott Barry Janvrin Gardner McNally Hooper iLewis Henriksen Shorten Mays Walker Gainer Gregg Haley Lore V. Bader Buffalo

Brookline High Defeats Weymouth 5 to 2 in Ragged Game

Brookline High beat Weymouth High 5 to 2 at Brookline Field yesterday. Arthur and Dwyer held hittype scattered as both teams traded runs. Batteries were Arthur and Fiske for Brookline, Dwyer and Candrick for Weymouth. An illustrated Easter feature appears in the next Sunday Post.

Brookline Field Brookline High Weymouth High Arthur Brookline Dwyer Weymouth R.H.E. Bi W. H.S Fiske Candrick Next Sunday Post

Browns Trim White Sox 6-2 in Chicago

St Louis hammered Cicotte to win 6 2 over the White Sox as Weisman held Chicago except in the third inning. A Felsch home run after a Terry pass produced Chicago’s two runs. Lavan’s fielding stood out.

Chicago St. Louis Cicotte Weisman White Sox Felsch Terry Lavan If Shotten Ie O Tobin Marsans Pratt Sheen Wellman P . Steee A. E. Felsch Eae Weaver E. Collins Fournier Jackson J. Collins Ethc

Baseball Game Box Score Summary

Bases on balls Off Weilman 3 off Cicotte 3 off Scott 1 off Wolfgang 1. Hits and earned runs Off Weilman 4 hits 2 runs in innings off Cicotte 9 hits 3 runs in 6 2-3 innings off Scott no hits 1 run none out in 9th off Wolfgang 1 hit 1 run in 1 inning. Struck out By Weilman 2 by Cicotte 2. Wild pitch Weisman. Umpires Hildebrand and O'Loughlin. Time 2h.

Weilman Cicotte Scott Wolfgang Weisman Hildebrand O'Loughlin

Malden High opens league with win over Melrose High

Malden High defeated Melrose High 5 runs in the fourth inning and 2 more in the eighth after a scoreless start. Rounds Doyle Urann Lowenstein Alberts Murphy led the offense as Tirrell took the loss for Melrose. Attendance reached about 1,500.

Malden High Melrose High Malden Tirrell Melrose Malden Nan Melrose High Rowe Doyle Dyterf Urann Rosse L'nstein Gately iIf Milton Alberta Young Murphy P'dleton Reid Gillmore Lowenstein Alberts Rounds Fily Green Cody

Alumni 8, Milford High 5 in Town Park tilt

Milford High School fell 8 to 5 to the Alumni in a tight morning game at Town Park. Adams starred at short for the Alumni and Bruce made notable plays for Milford. Final line shows Alumni 21 hits 16 errors to Milford 8 runs 6 errors. Batteries Mahoney Grayson for Alumni Murphy Bruce for Milford.

Milford Milford High School Town Adams Bruce R.H.E Mahoney Grayson Morelli Murphy

Hold Run to Worcester Holds Largest Bay State Ride

The Bay State Motorcycle Club staged its biggest run yet from Boston to Worcester and back, with over 100 machines of varied models. President Jess Campbell led the first division at 10:25 from Park Square, followed by two divisions toward Worcester where Worcester Motor Cycle Club members greeted riders at Wachusett Dam, then up to Boston. Women participated, including Edith Haines as the sole woman driver on the trip.

Bay State Motorcycle Club Worcester Jess Campbell Park Square Calvin W. Stanley Charles Street Beacon Commonwealth Wachusett Dam Worcester Motorcycle Club Boston City

Quincy High Triumph Over Alumni in Merry Mount Showdown

Quincy High School edged the Alumni 6 to 5 in a brisk morning contest at Merry Mount Park yesterday. Players listed include Batteries Haskins Hopper Bar Hamlin Andrews and O'Donnell with team names and scores noted in the readable lines.

Quincy High School Merrymount Park R.H.E Haskins Hopper Baron Hamlin Andrews O'Donnell

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