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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
8
Army team from Camp Devens defeats Navy squad from Commonwealth Pier 6 to 2 at Braves Field in front of 25000 fans marking the first Sunday game for Massachusetts service men.
Major-General Hodges and Commandant Rush toss opening ball as Camp Devens fund gains 1520.24 from a public collection. Navy and Army players clash. lively music and wind set the scene for a Sunday game with free admission and park donated by the Boston club.
Camp Devens rallies for a 8 to 2 victory as Mulligan drives in Dugan with a single and Costa later scores Mulligan from second. Howland and Maloney lead with timely hits, while Dell and Colley split mound duties in a high attendance game at Commonwealth Pier.
The text explains a double-header as two games for one admission when professional contests are played. It notes a morning game and an afternoon game can count as a double-header, with specifics about force plays such as a batter not being entitled to hit if a runner on first is forced to second.
Cincinnati April 28 Christopher Mathewson manager of the Cincinnati Nationals announced he will remain with the local team at least for the present and will not accept the invitation to go to France to promote baseball for American soldiers. He plans to aid the government by selling Liberty Loan bonds and thrift stamps rather than play in France, saying soldiers need no instruction in baseball but he would sacrifice for the cause if it would help.
New England’s soldiers are praised for splendid service to Liberty. Citizens urged to back the effort by buying bonds, with calls to raise spirits and provide necessary support and encouragement.
The large private school rivalry between St Mark's and Groton anchors a week of high school contests. Many games follow the postponed main event as Groton ends mass farm work restrictions to allow today’s showcase. Nearby towns host numerous matchups across multiple venues.
Harvard gains a lap on rivals as cleanups by Harvard leave Princeton with slim chances. The Crimson swept baseball and rowing, while Yale and Princeton still face two remaining meet opportunities on May 25 at New Haven and the second Harvard Princeton ball game at Princeton.
Chicago April 28 Frank Schellenbach rookie pitcher for the Chicago American League club was released tonight to the Minneapolis club of the American Association under an optional agreement.
The Crimson attack weak across sports as Harvard pivots to Yale clashes for supremacy. Yale and Princeton shell racing show Yale must ramp up to threaten Cambridge, while Harvard faces injuries including Joe Fischer’s broken leg and limited substitute options. Upcoming games include May 11 at Soldiers Field against Yale and midweek naval reserve and Boston navy yard contests.
If you love the flag and are a loyal citizen, you should feel urged to help your country win the war by buying a bond. The message appeals to readers' patriotic duty and financial support for the war effort.
Frankie Britt of New Bedford recovers quickly after his upset and will face Joe Welling at the Arena tomorrow night. Tendler’s bout in New Haven with Willie Jackson may end in a draw if no decision is rendered. Jeff Smith of Bayonne faces George Robinson in the final at Commercial A. C. on Friday. Rosner meets Paddy Owens at Douglas A. C. Chelsea tonight, in his first local appearance. Donovan vs Gray, and two eight-rounders, promise a busy card. Mel Coogan of Newport may appear here soon against Johnny Dundee or Lew Tendler.
Arlington High and Watertown High share the Mystic Valley league lead after week one with a victory each. Lexington and Winchester have one loss apiece. One league game is set for next week Watertown at Arlington. Standings show Arlington 1 0 1.000 Watertown 1 0 1.000 Lexington 0 1 0.000 Winchester 0 1 0.000
James Barnes of Broadmoor Club Colorado Springs and Gil Nichols of New York defeated Jock Hutchinson of Glen View Club Chicago and Chick Slvans national amateur champion 1 up in an 18 hole four ball at South Shore Country Club for the Red Cross. Several thousand dollars were raised. Medal scores Barnes and Hutchinson seven each Nichols and Slvans 72 each. We must go over the top as an object lesson to Germany. Buy that bond today.
Harvard legend Bill Bingham, now an ambulance captain in France, writes that flying after German planes is as engaging as football. He recalls a night raid near a city, the searchlights, flares, and shrapnel, and compares aviator prep to Eddie Mahan’s locker routine. He concedes he could never be an aviator, noting grit over form.
Bingham notes that allied pilots ready for a German raider assault much as Eddie Mahan once dressed in moleskins to face Yale, highlighting a presenter’s nostalgic sports comparison.
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