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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
10
A few golfing enthusiasts still brave the storm to play a round with prizes offered for services rendered. The attempt underscores devotion to golf despite adverse weather and potential health risks.
A wet Wollaston Golf Club event saw 43 golfers parading in soggy conditions. C H Kendall won low gross with 84 despite heavy rain and rough course, while A G Tenney and W Chaney tied for low net at 86 and 88, needing a playoff.
In the State tennis championship Edgar Scott of Philadelphia loses to J. T. Bowen of Chicago 7-5 8-6 6-3 advancing Bowen to the semi finals. Others include R. Landreth defeating C. S. Van Rensselaer and A. McCormick beating S. Walsh.
Edward Mott Woolley profiles women earning large salaries in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine. The piece analyzes income dynamics and societal expectations shaping modern careers.
One of the greatest racing cards is set for Saturday night at the Revere cycle track with two motor paced events and a strong lineup of amateur and professional races.
The postponed night program blends last night and last Saturday as Clarence Carman faces Leon Didier in a premier ten mile motor paced duel. A secondary event features Jimmy Moran Bobby Walthour Pinkie Turville and Harold Rollins in the Yomile race. Rain has forced multiple schedule changes at the beach oval with Nat Butler revising plans and Collins unable to compete.
Spokane Wash Aug 4 The Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles meets and adopts Conrad H Manns report grand worthy president approving a cap on maximum benefits for sick and funeral at nine dollars annual dues paid into the general fund Also approves judiciary committee report adopting a new financial system
Patrolman Arthur T. Dolan died at Boothby Hospital Worcester square following an appendicitis operation. He had been ill since last March and undergone two prior surgeries.
President James A. Gilmore of the Federal league announced that the league will try out 10 cent major league baseball in Newark, replacing the previously reported 15 cent price.
Gilmore announced a 10 cent bleacher price to boost attendance in Newark amid poor business. He said the team would pursue players now due to uncertainty over Judge Landis ruling, framing the move as self defense against organized baseball raids.
Newport R I Aug 4 The main body of the New York Yacht Club squadron reached Newport ready for the Astor cup race postponed to tomorrow. Sloops yawls and schooners seeking refuge from a 40 mile gale are scattered between Newport and New London. The cup class yacht Resolute arrived from Bristol with bow plating damaged. A match race between the Resolute and the Vanitie is planned while other boats race.
A Caledonian Marathon tied to a Scotch picnic uses an auto truck to supply clothing to exhausted runners. The 12 miles 385 yards on road plus 15 miles on track at Caledonian Grove determine prize awards. Walter Scott trophy cups go to the first five, bronze medals to the next five, with a silver loving cup for the fastest handicap time donated by President Gaffney of the Boston Braves.
Bad weather delayed the Longwood bowl singles championship but today’s final features R. Norris Williams 2d against N. W. Niles in a best three of five. The winner will challenge Maurice McLoughlin for the cup, with a 3:30 p m start and a large gallery expected depending on the weather.
The Boston Braves topped the Pittsburg Pirates 5 to 1 as S Magee and Maranville drove in key runs. Tom Hughes shut down Pittsburg after a shaky start and Honus Wagner was cut down at the plate on a close throw. Nehet was sold to Boston prior to the game.
Tommy Kerrigan of the Dedham Hunt Club triumphed in the second of a three bout corned match against Patrick Doyle of the Myopia Hunt Club.
Kerrigan wins two of three matches against Doyle in a home and home series with a neutral ground third. Early match at Myopia ended 37th hole in Kerrigan’s favor. second contest at Clyde Park saw Kerrigan win 4 up and 2 to play. Morning tied 78 each at Brookline before Kerrigan surged in rain to clinch the second win.
A historical piece argues outfielders’ throws from deep right field are more accurate than the average rifleman under game conditions. It cites Tris Speaker, Warry Hooper, Duffy Lewis, Shotten, Clyde Milan, George Burns, Zack Wheat, and others as exemplars, noting rapid throws from running catches have saved games and drawn comparisons to military marksmanship.
Members of the Boston team protest a game with the league secretary alleging umpire Condon tipped signals to Lowell batsmen in the Boston Lowell Police League matchup played Tuesday.
The Concord Seniors meet the Concord Junction Seniors this afternoon for the playground diamond championship at Concord Junction. Walter O'Connell coaches the center playground nine and Harry Dame of Waltham High School directs the Junction squad.
Nashville defeated Atlanta 2 to 1, New Orleans beat Little Rock 5 to 2, and Birmingham edged Mobile in a 4 to 3 result with Charm Town contributing to the tally.
Kalamazoo Michigan opened its Grand Circuit race meet after a two day delay with a slow track. Mike Kehoe the Braves' new scout visited local headquarters after a trip from Canada seeking new talent, noting scarce promising players this year.
The afternoon saw The Eno upset in the $2000 Michigan United Traction trot as St Frisco swept four heats. Aconite dominated the 2:08 pace winning in three straight heats. Lizzie Brown won the 2:09 trot by claiming the last three heats, while the 2:18 trot went to F. A. L. toward a slow day overall.
A strong Massachusetts field enters a three day open amateur at Essex Country Club after a two year clubhouse fire disrupted summer events. An 18 hole qualifier today awards low net and gross prizes plus a match play berth. revival shifts from Manchester to the north shore drawing wide support.
Braves scouts Kehoe and Mitchell discuss the dwindling minor league supply of players and the risk to finding big league fill ins. Kehoe recalls signing Gandil for Washington and notes current Washington figures like Henry Ainsmith Moeller Foster and Shanks. Mitchell also eyed Pete Compton while awaiting Braves Field opening as James E Gaffney visits, with Hudson Day proposed during the Boston Brooklyn series.
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