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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
13
In Detroit on August 1, Boston defeated the Tigers 6 to 2 after a shaky start. The Red Sox, rallying from a two run deficit, struck in the eighth inning to pull away as Carrigan's club continued its recent hot stretch against Detroit and Harry Coveleskie.
Hooper leads with a triple and Gardner adds a key fourth hit as the Red Sox topple Detroit in a tense game. Pitcher James fights through eight innings while Shore suffers a third inning error plagued rally. Barry shines at second and Burns makes standout fielding plays.
In a tense contest Detroit edged Boston 4 to 2 with Hooper and Cady delivering three base hits for Detroit while Hoblitzell contributed a two base hit for Boston. Hooper and Cady each notched three base hits, Shore allowed seven hits and seven earned runs in six and two thirds innings while Leonard fanned two batters for Boston. Stolen bases were Scott and Veach for Detroit with miscues and defensive plays noted including a double play from Shore to Gardner to Hoeblitzell.
St. Louis outlasted New York 3 to 2 in 14 innings to complete a six game series sweep. Rumler doubled, Shotton scored on a wild throw, and Marsans delivered the decisive RBI in the 14th as St. Louis clinched the win.
Boehling struggled in the second inning as Cleveland built a 4 run lead and went on to defeat Washington 6 to 1. Washington totaled nine hits including two triples and two doubles off Coveleskie, though they were nearly shut out until Chapman's low throw to first saved a run with two outs in the ninth.
Chicago cut Boston's advantage by sweeping Philadelphia 3 to 0 and 3 to 2, while Boston beat Detroit. Russell starred on the mound with solid fielding as the White Sox capitalized on Nabors pitching to push closer to the pennant.
Scott started the second game but could not hold the Athletics. Danforth relieved in the fourth with one run in, two on, none out. Myers’ wildness and timely hitting sealed a Philadelphia loss with late errors and key double plays aiding the visitors.
Chattanooga 11 Atlanta 9 Memphis 8 New Orleans 0 Little Rock 4 Mobile 2 Nashville Birmingham postponed due to rain. Also teaser for next Sunday Post Magazine feature on a real life exchange of practical ideas titled The Idea That Got Me a Raise.
Johnny O Leary of Buffalo claimed the Canadian lightweight title by edging Ever Hammer of Chicago after 12 rounds at the Arena. The full distance bout impressed with speed, power, endurance, and gameness, marking a standout performance in Boston boxing circles.
O'Leary earned a fair decision over the Hammer at the Arena under referee Conley. The Buffalo fighter dominated with solid right hands and a sharp left at close range, while the Hammer showed resilience but was outmatched. Preliminary cards fell short with Downey and Watlin winning, and Donovan taking the semi from Green after a late substitution.
In Harbor, Maine, W F Lacy of Bridgeport Connecticut beat J C Kunkel of Philadelphia in three sets to highlight the State lawn tennis championship singles action. Other results include Count Otto Salm New York defeating Leonard Thomas New York 5 7 0 1, A Lawrence Boston over A F Derby New York 2 6 7 5 6 3, and Joseph Pulitzer New York over B Stewart New York 3 6 6 1. Arthur Train New York beat J Virden Jr Cleveland by default.
Heath Byford of Chicago swept his first two matches at the Northwestern tournament in Minneapolis defeating F. Lysle 6-0 6-1 and H. North 6-1 6-1. Chicago rival H L Wardener beat Richard Burr 12-10 6-3 and Seiforde Stellwagen from Minneapolis topped N. McLaughlin of Winnipeg 6-0 6-1.
Columbus 9 Toledo 4 Indianapolis 11 Louisville 1 results listed. The note asks if you know Snookums and states his address is in the Fun and Feature section of the next Sunday Post.
Marblehead August 1 The 31 rater Ellen owned by Charles P Curtis Jr won the final race of the series to defend the Quincy challenge cup for the Boston Yacht Club in a fresh northeasterly breeze. The Ahmeek owned by C F and Arthur Adams placed second and Wasaka II owned by J J Martin finished third.
Ellen wins the Marblehead race by a small margin amid a tight chase from Wasaka II Ahmeek Bernice and Britomart. Finish sees Ahmeek edge Wasaka II for a near photo finish as fleet rounds Marblehead Rock and tacks for the line.
Kilbullen went 3 for 3 with a three-base hit and a run batted in as Bridgeport edged Lowell 1-1 in the Eastern League contest. Helfrich and Kane stole bases, and Walsh allowed one earned run over nine innings with two strikeouts.|
Lynn won 3 to 2 in the ninth after relying on timely hits and errors by Lawrence. Daly, DeNeville, Porter, OConnell, Nye delivered with hits. Pennington struggled with defense as Williams fanned six and issued two walks.
New London dominates Worcester with a 6 to 0 victory. The scoreline highlights New London’s offensive surge and solid defense in a decisive league game.
Sweatt's 11th inning single plated Burns from second as Portland defeated Springfield 3 to 2 in game one of a doubleheader. Brown homered in game two, the first over the right field fence since 1912. Springfield led off with a run in each game but was blanked thereafter.
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