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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1912

Page

17

Buster Brown Blanks Dodgers as Braves Win in Darkened Game

Johnny Kling's Boys show sharp outfield during a 3 to 1 victory for Boston over Brooklyn in a game halted by darkness after the eighth inning. Brown yielded three hits, with Doc Miller and Downes making key plays and Knetzer closing out the Braves' early scoring surge. Brooklyn scored on a wild throw and Daly’s run, but could not overcome Boston’s early lead.

New York Buster” Brown Brooklyn Boston Brown Doc’ Miller Dodgers Ed McDonald Downes Sweeney Ebbetts Braves Allen Wildness Knetzer Spratt Devlin Morgan Miller Hummel Smith Northen McDonald Daly Klein E Sweeney A. Campbell Jackson Detlin A Spratt Kling AB R Moran Downs Tooley Phelps Alien Ixnetzer P Tener Campbell Pisy Klem and Bush

Amherst Aggies Beat Colby 12 to 6 in Home Opener

Amherst Massachusetts Tricultural College earned a decisive 12 to 6 win over Colby in the season opener. Sherman and Huntington led the battery for the Aggies with Pendegast James and W. Moore in support as Colby offered limited resistance in a slow paced game.

Amherst Massachusetts Tricultural College Olby Aggies R.H.E. Ass. Aggies Sherman and Huntington Pendegast James W. Moore

Endeavor Leaders Urge Block of Prize Fight in New Mexico

A Christian Endeavor appeal was sent nationwide urging members to oppose a bill that would legalize prize fighting in New Mexico. The document notes the Johnson-Flynn bout planned for Las Vegas on July 4 and points to a New Mexico House passage as a trigger for action. General secretary William Shaw led the campaign from the organization’s headquarters.

Christian’ Endeavor New Mexico theohnson-Flynn Lasegal United Safety of Christian Endeavor William Shaw New Mexico House

Kaiser Leaves For Boston As Brooklyn Stars Struggle

Outfielder Kaiser heads to join Indianapolis in Minneapolis this weekend after President Ward rejects an immediate release. Knetzer outduels Campbell in the fourth, fanning the fast center fielder on three bad balls. Boston bats fail to hit up to expected power while Brooklyn fans note twilight endings from day games starting at 4 at Washington Park.

Kaiser Boston Indianapolis Minneapolis Ward Knetzer Campbell Brooklyn Washington Park

Governor Opposes New Mexico Fight, Shaw Reports

Mr Shaw says Governor McDonald sent a personal letter opposing the fight in New Mexico. The statement was delivered before the Senate in that state as part of ongoing discussions about the event.

Senate Shaw McDonald New Mexico

Youth Baseball Matchups and Fare Rules Across Boston Areas

Listings show teams from Brookline Quincy Roxbury Allston and Revere seeking matches with various age groups. Fares are noted as full or half, with contact details for team managers including Waul Perry Pyne Lally Costa and others. A closing line urges restraint toward umpires and defends umpire judgment.

Farley A. C Brookline F. P. Waul Perry Street Quincey W Quincey Eama M. Pyne Cabot Street Roxbury Allston A. A H. Kelly Bilaine Street Roxbury Red Sox Dorchester Centrals St. John Juniors North Cambridge William Lally George Street Mohawks Revere Francis Costa Calumet Street

Yale Defeats Holy Cross in Rain-Shortened Game

Yale led Holy Cross 8 to 2 after six innings before rain halted the contest in New Haven. Brinsmade struck out eight while allowing three hits, with strong fielding from Craig and Ostregen. Yale scored early on passes and singles, while Lynch was pulled in the third as Yale sent 10 to the plate.

New Haven Yale Merritt Reilly Cawley Holy Cross Volk Lynch McManus Elis Yele Murray Gawley Ostregen Po.a.e M'Manus Blossom Bennett Riddell Brinsmade Gans Svenson

Giants Triumph Over Phillies In Easy Win

Philadelphia suffered injuries to several players and used a patched-up lineup as Alexander struggled and Marquard delivered an effective pitching performance. New York moved to a clear victory in the National League matchup.

Philadelphia Alexander New York Marquard Phillies

Sockalexis Sails Toward Olympic Team Amid Amateur Question

Reports say Andrew Sockalexis could lose his amateur status after racing a professional, challenging his place on the American marathon squad slated to compete in the Swedish Olympics.

Andrew Sockalexis United States

Sockalexis Linked to St Yves Marathon Rumor Draws Boston Skepticism

The tale ties Henri St Yves to Sockalexis at a race, but sources from KK KE Babb and Herbert Coles dispute any meeting or competition between them. Sockalexis’ verified 1911 races include the B A A Marathon Brockton Bangor Patriots Day, with doubt cast on other runs or a Sweden trip.

Henri St. Yves Sockalexis Big Town Ryan Jensen Sweden KK. KE. Babb Olympic Committee Herbert S. Coles North Dorchester A. A Brockton Bangor St. Yves Boston

English High Starts Today for Philadelphia Relay Carnival

The English High School relay team departs this afternoon for Philadelphia to compete in the Pennsylvania Relay Carnival on Saturday. Exeter joins as the only regional entrants with a four man squad led by E A Teschner and G Dougherty. England High hopes to defend a world interscholastic relay record set last year as Howe joins the squad in Philadelphia for practice at Franklin Field.

Philadelphia Exeter E.A. Teschner G. Dougherty C. T. Goething W. H. Kelly Irving T. Howe Chet Patrick T. W. Williams E. Morgan English High Howe Franklin Field

Waltham High Defeats Wellesley In Afternoon Contest

Waltham High beat Wellesley High 8 to 3 on the Waltham athletic field yesterday afternoon. Batteries Farrar Cobb and Ashworth Curry and Currier.

Waltham High Wellesley High Waltham R.H.E. Waltham Wellesley Farrar, Cobb and Ashworth Curry and Currier

Attell Stops Carroll in Seventh Round Scrappy Sacramento Bout

In Sacramento California on April 24 Abe Attell former featherweight champion knocked out Jimmy Carroll of San Francisco in the seventh round of a scheduled ten round bout. Attell showed little of his championship class while Carroll offered scant resistance.

Sacramento Cal Abe Attell Jimmy Carroll San Francisco Attelkh Carroll

Dartmouth Beats Bowdoin 12-2 in Rainy Season Opener

Dartmouth opens its season with a 12 to 2 win over Bowdoin in Hanover New Hampshire. Morey allows few runs while Hoban and Wetherill homer for Dartmouth and Bowdoin’s Wetherill hits a solo shot. Attendance 1400 as Reed of Springfield umpired the game played in wet conditions.

Scofield Dartmouth Bowdoin Fahey Daley Hoban Bennett Donahue Morey Wetherell Rollins Tilton Means Platt Reed Springfield

Exeter Shuts Out Tilton Academy 3 0

Exeter of Exeter New Jersey defeated Tilton Seminary 3 to 0 in a dominant, error free game. Neal hit a three bagger and Donovan scored on a steal. Perkins made two key catches as Exeter maintained firm control from start to finish.

Exeter Tilton Academy N.J Tilton Seminary Academy Tilton Neal Andover Kame Perkins Donovan Vaughn A.E Po.a.e Deveru Fox Kinsley Fripp O Laroche Fallon D'er'n Bent Raunitz Madden Chapin Sheehy Carroll I¢yan

Yale Freshmen Defeat Worcester Academy in Rain

Yale freshmen won 5 to 1 over Worcester Academy in New Haven as OConnell and Stevens pitched well. Shear starred for Yale while Brittingham and Kean led Worcester, with the game ending after six innings due to rain.

New Haven Conn Worcester Academy Yale Eli Freshies O’connell Stevens Shear Brittingham Kean R.H.E Academy O'Connell, Stevens and Hunter Kean and Carroll

Penn State Edges Princeton 4-1 in season upset

Penn State defeated Princeton 4 to 1 in Princeton New Jersey on April 24. It marked Princeton’s first loss of the season.

Penn State Princeton N. J Penn State Today

Worcester beats Lynn 5 to 8 by timely hitting in NE League

Worcester out batted and outfielded Lynn but won 5 to 8 as Worcester hit and run for scores. Lynn pitcher Waller pitched well overall but issued two passes and hit a batter in the second inning, allowing Worcester two runs. Two more singles and a walk in the eighth added three runs.

New England Worcester Lynn Waller

Brockton finishes with 5 2 win over Haverhill in rain soaked game

Brockton defeats Haverhill 5 to 2 as Klett and Pratt homer and one handed catch save the victory. Smith also goes deep for Brockton while Pratt lofts a high drive that lands in mud before scoring.

Lawrence 6 Kali River blank Fall River in opener

Lawrence, Mass. April 24 In the first home game of the season Lawrence shut out Kali River 6 to 0 Blum left the game after a rough first inning as Lawrence scored four runs Keating limited the visitors to four scattered hits Hagan Briggs and Luyster drove runs Carlstrom hit a home run and two base hits were produced by Briggs Chase Phoenix and Luyster were active on base paths with steals and doubles

Brockton Haverhill P.A.E. Bil P.A B. Smith Lds M’lane C'mens Howard Klett Young M'long Cross Dee Pell Pratt B'g Lia Schaub Bells Sisters McGamwell TOTEM Smith Barry Brignolia Campbell Maloney McLane Orer Schaub Belis Lawrence Mass Kali River Blum Keating Hagan Carlstrom Briggs Luyster Chase Phoenix Ulrich Kennedy Walsh Bawcock Onix Boyle G Yell Crook Divine Boies

No clear news item found in fragment

A reflective aphorism about theory without action and the anxiety of dental visits. It also notes youth ignorance on certain matters.

St John s Prep Triumphs Over Boston Latin 8 to 2

St John s Prep defeated Boston Latin School 8 to 2 in Danvers. Woods fanned 12 while Bowles yielded 10 hits. Key moments included a three-base hit by Joyce and two-base hits by Devlin and McGinn as St John s Prep extends its win streak to four.

Danvers St. John’s Boston Latin School Captain Bowles Boston Woods Sheehan St. John's Miller Boston Latin Joyce McGinn ST. John’s Prep Bh.po.a.e Bh.po A.E. Joyce Graham Lynch Wholly S‘han Boles Daley Troy Devlin Keefe Buckley Doherty Murphy Pbell St. John's Prep Campbell

Lehigh Tufts Battle Halted by Rain With No Score

In Bethlehem Pa on April 24 a tense pitcher’s duel ended after nine innings with no score as a rain storm halted play. Pazetti pitched eight hitless frames for Tufts while Carter allowed six strikeouts for Lehigh. Bell and O Keefe starred for Lehigh while Laurie and Qualters led Tufts.

Bethlehem Lehigh Tufts Pazetti Carter Bell O'Keefe Laurie Qualters

Campaign for Electric Autos Expands with Battery Trucks

A broad campaign promotes electric automobiles for light and heavy hauling. A published list shows about 5 million dollars invested in electric storage battery trucks and delivery wagons. Utilities and municipal services use electric transport for street cleaning garbage removal and more. An East central station predicts rising demand for charging electric vehicle batteries.

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