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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
13
World champion team defeats the Jungaleers 5 to 2 in Detroit. Foster pitched for the Sox but two errors in the eighth allowed the Tigers to avoid a shutout and kept their losing skid at four.
Lynn defeats Worcester 7 to 6 before about 2500 fans as Herring Keys ninth inning rally beginning with a triple. Van Dyke started, Tuero struggled late, Daley two doubles and Herring three base hit spark the visitors, while Worcester counters with several runs in late frames.
Foster of Detroit pitched well early as Boland was chased in the third amid a 5–0 Detroit lead. The Jungaleers aided by strong defense chased the Tigers, while Boston stormed back with three runs in the third and added later as Boland struggled.
Harry G. Legg of Minneapolis, four time title holder, advanced in the trans Mississippi tournament by defeating Dudley Mudge of St Paul 8 up and 2 to play in the morning round and topping Harold Bend of St Paul 2 down and 1 to play in the afternoon.
The Minute Boys of Lexington and Arlington town team meet Saturday at 3 30 p m on Spy Pond Athletic Field Arlington Pitchers Weaver for Minute Boys and Wright for Arlington.
Cleveland defeated Washington 3 to 0 to sweep two wins in the series and take three of four. Gould allowed eight hits with strong late clinching moments, while Washington was thwarted by Grane y’s seventh inning catch. Two-base hits by Roth and Jamieson provided the offense along with a Rice three-base blow.
Kalamazoo MI Aug 2 Mabel Trask driven by Walter Cox won the Paper Mills purse for 2:08 trotters in 2:03 3 4, fastest mile of the Grand Circuit season, with St Frisco driven by Pop Geers forcing the record. Other races featured Esperanza 2:13 and Lelia Patchen in the 2:05 pace.
American League games include Boston at St. Louis New York at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Chicago. National League schedules Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburg at Brooklyn Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia. Eastern League lineups feature Bridgeport at Lynn New Haven at Springfield New London at Lawrence Portland at Hartford and Lowell at Worcester.
Atlanta defeats Nashville as New Orleans and Little Rock provide rain delays. Birmingham challenges Chattanooga through rain, impacting the schedule and results in a compact regional update.
Toledo defeats Columbus 10 to 6 as Minneapolis shuts out St. Paul 4 to 0 in American Association action. The games highlighted offense from Toledo and pitching by Minneapolis, with decisive eight-run and four-run outcomes.
In a 12 inning fixture Newark falls to Richmond 7 to 8 while Rochester beats Buffalo 4 to 1 and Montreal defeats Toronto 5 to 4. The doubleheader format produced extra innings and late lead changes in a crowded league slate.
Chicago captures an 8 2 victory to complete the series sweep over Philadelphia and extend its win streak to eight. Eddie Collins swats a triple driving in two as Walter Johnson and teammates struggle on the mound. Lawry injures ankle sliding into second base in the third inning.
Under supervision of John J. Garrity the Lexington playground group traveled yesterday to Lake Walden in Concord where they enjoyed a water carnival in the afternoon. The plan is to schedule several similar trips during the playground season.
Pa Van Loon shines as a host offering guests full access to his home in a lighthearted feature promising a page of real fun in the upcoming Sunday Post.
Portland bats 2 runs in 9th to secure 9-8 win over Hartford as Clemens powers offense. Lyons starts, Lyons and Tamm pace steals, Brown drills a two-base hit. Fights and errors minimal with tight pitching from Fitzpatrick and Lyons.
Fuller of the Lawrence team pitched his first victory against New London while the opposing pitcher struggled. Highlight was Lawrence left fielder Howard’s stellar fielding. O'Connell, Mahoney, Ostergren, Longstreet, Fuller, Weiser contributed runs with two-base hits from Mahoney, Luyster, Weiser, O'Dell, and a stolen-base sequence.
Bridgeport dominates Lowell with strong hitting and seven runs across multiple innings. Key players include Blake, Deninger, Baker, and Torphy, while House earns the win for Bridgeport as Consack and Green also contribute on the mound.
The article notes a Chicago light welterweight Ever Hammer slated to fight Shaamus O'Brien of New York at the Armory A A next Tuesday night. O'Brien is described as matching Hammer in style and local fans have high expectations. promoter Lewis is arranging a strong preliminary card.
The second game in the Lexington East Lexington boys nines series will be played this afternoon on the Lexington Center playground. It counts toward the boys playground diamond championship of Lexington.
The B A A team will enter its full squad in the Scotch amateur games at Caledonia Grove Saturday afternoon. Manager George W Brown aims for point honors and top prizes. Sprinters include Leo Foley Joe Loomis and Phillips while Halpin Meanix Carver Donnelly and Leavitt also compete. Jimmy Burke and OConnell run the half mile with Colby and McGrath in the Scott mile. Wright vaults with Harwood and Roberts seeking the pole vault.
The National League announced fixed dates for postponed and tie games through August 1. Double headers set for most pairings including Boston vs Cincinnati August 3 5 and 7 and Brooklyn vs Pittsburgh August 5 and 12 with remaining dates listed through September 30.
New York report says Joseph Carerra known as Johnny Dundee was arrested after a car he drove struck and killed an 18 year old boy playing in the street.
East Boston team seeks an away game against a strong semi-pro club. Interested teams or managers contact William J. Power at 290 Bremen Street, East Boston for arrangements.
Matty manages Cincinnati and Ivy Lewis clashing with Ever Hammer and Johnny O Leary in a return bout at the Armory A A. George Brown predicts A D Colby wins the Walter Scott Mile in Scotch games Saturday. Paul Pilgrim of the N Y A C markets Willie Gordon as the star miler. George Stallings relies on Blackburn in the pinch while Arthur Rice supports a seasoned catcher. Oliver Cutts seeks Jack Ryder as Purdue coach and Joe Loomis eyes 935 seconds for a coast race with Meyer defending. Fred S S Murray of Stanford moves to camp Wamanoag then Newark for nationals while racing under Olympic club colors.
Mike Ryan, Bates trainer, named manager of the Maine State Fair events in Lewiston. The program includes a 100 yard dash, one mile and three mile runs, 120 yard high hurdles, a 600 yard novice and a 600 yard invitation. Entries close August 30 with M J Ryan, 608 Main Street, Lewiston, Maine.
The text cites Ted Lewis and Jack Britton fighting twice in town over 12 rounds with Lewis winning both decisions, and a 20 round welterweight title bout in New Orleans where Britton won the decision. It mentions Speaker batting left handed, Joe Wood at 5 feet 11 1/4 inches and 185 pounds, Frank Schulte with Pittsburg at 5 feet 9 1/2 inches and 170 pounds. It also notes rain checks good until used and athletes in the Caledonian Marathon starting from the State House at 1:45 this Saturday, with disrobing at the Elks Club on Somerset Street.
The New England Fox Hunters Club outlines its big fall meet in October and an additional hunt at Pepperell. Lexington members prepare their fox hounds for the long season with short runs several times weekly.
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