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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
12
Trautman pitched steadily for Hartford as they shut out Bridgeport 2 to 0. Mulrenan walked many and allowed three hits with one scoring on a Low hit, while an error by Horkheimer helped the second run. New London beat Springfield 8–1 after a rough start for umpire Banuam.
Hartford offense gets two runs in the ninth as Smith and Low score. Keezan and Mulrenan collect two base hits while Low, Smith, and Zimmerman steal bases. Mulrenan and Trautman duel in the mound with eight and four strikeouts respectively. Mulrenan hits Zimmerman with a pitch.
Lynn wins a 14 inning pitchers battle 1 to 0 over New Haven. Orcutt hit by pitch and DeNeville two base hit start the 14th. Masterman singles brings in the run. Managers Pieper and Hoyt ejected for disputing calls.
The Sunday Post reports in a feature that deceiving a child is morally condemned, highlighting a case or editorial stance that upholds innocence and trust. An explicit moral line is drawn against deception affecting youngsters.
Walter Hagen of Rochester the metropolitan open champion won the Shawnee Country Club tournament in Shawnee on Delaware Penn with a 298 for 72 holes. He shot 75 in the morning round and 73 in the final round. Herbert R G MacDonald of Buffalo was runner up with 302 and James M Barnes of Philadelphia finished third with 304.
Owing to a cancellation the Standish Club is without a game for Saturday. Would like to hear from strong base ball nines. Thomas Martin, 39 Standish Street, Dorchester. Phone Haymarket 28564 between 7:30 and 11 p.m.
Worcester report notes the Bay State Short Ship Circuit racing programme postponed again as wet track conditions from yesterday’s rain and today’s dampness render the course unusable.
In Philadelphia Aug 9 a pitching duel 1 to 0 won by the Phillies in the opener as Alexander bested Schulz. In the second game Cincinnati routed Philadelphia 8 to 0 as Bender faltered in the fifth inning. Grifi ths Chase Wingo Louden Groh Cravath Bancroft Byrne Niehoff key hits.
New Orleans defeated Nashville 8 to 1 while Little Rock beat Birmingham 5 to 2 and Atlanta won 9 to 1 over Memphis in the first game paused by darkness. Chattanooga topped Mobile 4 to 2.
The Minute Boys of Lexington will host the Newton M C A team Saturday at 3 30 p m on the Lexington Athletic Field. Buck Weafer will pitch and Chick Carrigan will catch for Lexington.
Maude Hall outlines August fashion modes in a feature drawn with lively illustrations for the next Sunday Post. The piece highlights seasonal styles and chic trends, pairing her commentary with artistic images.
Rain kept the Braves from playing yesterday and Tuesday's cyclone disrupted the local schedule. Today brings two games as organizers try to reset the lineup after the weather delays.
Weather limits doubleheaders this week as the Pirates must head to St. Louis for an early start. If rain persists, a game transfer to Pittsburgh may occur. Braves club news includes progress from Boston hospital squad and optimism about the New York Giants. Public game for 6000 Boston children set for 1 30 p.m. arrival and seating arrangements planned.
Larry Cheney pitched a two hit shutout as Brooklyn defeated Chicago 6 to 0. Vaughn started for the Cubs, while Prendergast and McConnell struggled behind a sharp Brooklyn defense. Cutshaw and Zimmerman stood out on defense as Brooklyn pounded the visitors with timely hitting.
New York and St. Louis split a doubleheader in New York. The Cardinals won game one 3 0 with all runs in the first inning. The Giants took game two 8 4 as Steele was hit for by Perritt. Betzel used a hidden ball trick on Merkle in the second inning.
The schooner Elena won the King's Cup final in the New York Yacht Club cruise at Newport Rhode Island. The 38 mile triangular Block Island course was completed in 8 hours 40 minutes 40 seconds under a northeast wind. The Aurora finished second with a 1 minute 28 second corrected time, while the Squaw earned a special cup for 40-foot sloops.
California hopes in the 29th annual lawn tennis championship dimmed as Ward Dawson of Los Angeles lost in the fourth round to Heath Byford of Chicago. Kenneth Hawkes of Los Angeles fell to W. A. Futterer of Chicago in a belated first round match. Clifford J. Lockhorn of Kansas City advanced by default after J. J. Forstall of Chicago won the first set. Byford and Lockhorn were the only visiting doubles teams, both defaulting their third round matches to Oelsner and Carver of Chicago.
In the American League Boston visits Chicago New York meets Cleveland Philadelphia plays Detroit Washington travels to St Louis. National League Pittsburg faces Boston in a two game set Chicago duels Brooklyn St Louis contests New York. Eastern League Hartford battles Bridgeport Springfield hosts New London Lawrence plays Portland Lynn meets New Haven Orcester visits Lowell.
Bonitwo owned by Russell Smith of Gloucester won Class I in a three race series against Gloucester and Massachusetts Bay 18foot knockabouts at Marblehead. The finish saw Bonitwo beat Moslem by 2 seconds with Reina leading Winsome by 6 seconds and Dorchen II ahead of Dorothy by 10 seconds in light northeast wind and fog.
Hank and his animal companions discover a bandits' hidden den. The excerpt teases further adventure in the upcoming Sunday Post with clues to the unfolding pursuit and capture.
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