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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1914

Page

9

Golf Open At Midlothian Draws 162 Entered In Final Practice

Nearly all 162 entrants from United States and Canada take part in final practice at Midlothian Country Club. Ouimet, Ray, and Vardon head a strong amateur presence as 66 players compete tomorrow for 2 spots to the finals. Ouimet tees off tomorrow with Brady, while McNamara and McDermott post strong rounds in practice.

Chicago United States Canada Midlothian Country Club Francis Ouimet Boston Edward Ray Harry Vardon Charles Evans, Jr West Grand Rapids Ouimet Tom McNamara Walter Hagen Rochester J. K. McDermott Atlantic City McDermott Ray Vardon America McNamara Hagen Cuimet M. J. Brady Wollaston Warren K. Wood G. R. Murray Montreal J. J. McDermott

Poor start for Meadow Club Cup tourney in Southampton

Rain delays and late arrivals plagued the Meadow Club Cup singles zodat opening round in Southampton. Robert Leroy and Richard Harte posted straightforward wins, while Alfred S Dabney and F C Inman won key matches. Notable entrants include Norman E Brookes R Lindley Murray N W Niles S How ard Woshell and Norris Williams 2d Maurice McLoughlin T C Bundy rested nearby before their next rounds.

Southampton N. Y Newport Robert Leroy Columbia Richard Harte Harvard Star William M. Johnston California Alfred S. Dabney Bostonian Leroy Norman E. Brookes R. Lindley Murray Pacific Coast Metropolitan Sleepy Hollow N. W. Niles Boston S. Howard Woshell R. Norris Williams Maurice E. McLoughlin Williams T. C. Bundy Sag Harbor

South Boston to Have Land and Water Races

In connection with the South Boston carnival on Saturday Aug 29 the South Boston A C will hold an open handicap five and one half mile road race with four prizes while the L Street Swimming Club conducts a three mile open handicap aquatic event Both races start and finish at the Head House City Point Entries close with H A Barry 431 Fourth street South Boston Aug 26.

South Boston

Ellen Wins First Race In Quincey Cup Event

Marblehead Aug 17 Two races sailed for the Quincey Cup the old New England small boat trophy Ellen defender owned by Co P Curtis Boston Yacht Club won the morning race In the afternoon Ellen along with Cima and Mingo were disqualified for sailing the course wrong way Huskee owned by A F Reed Corinthian Yacht Club took the race with the slowest time on the 12 mile triangular course The cup goes to the yacht first winning three races

Marblehead New England Defender Ellen Co. P. Curtis Boston Yacht Club Cima Mingo A. F. Reed Corinthian Yacht Club

Del Rey Dominates Opening Heat at Pittsburg Driving Club

Clear skies and a fast track opened the Grand Circuit meeting at Brunot's Island Pittsburg. Del Rey led the 2 04 pace through the first heat and held the lead in others until failing near the finish. Margaret Druin swept the Duquesne Stake in straight heats.

Pittsburg Penn Grand Opera Pop Geers Reusens Oakdale

Jones Receives Major Offer and Resignation Plan

Fielder Jones returned from St. Louis and said he would resign as Northwestern league president at a Seattle meeting tomorrow. He declined to discuss terms with President Gilmore of the Federal league, noting an initial offer of 50000 in stock plus salary and plans for outlaw league expansion including a Northwest minor league next season.

Portland Ore Fielder Jones St. Louis Seattle Jones Gilmore Federal League Northwest

Brown Declines Playing Under New Federal League Manager Jones

Mordecai Brown said he would not play under Fielder Jones as manager of the St. Louis Federals. He claimed no notice of a managerial change and said he was not treated fairly by the club owners. He noted he lacks proper support and expected a transfer to another Federal league team.

ST. Louis Mordecai Brown St. Louis Federals Fielder Jones Jones Brown

Braves and Reds on screen at the Arena

Boston viewers saw a life like reproduction of a Braves game against the Cincinnati Reds. The new system lets fans watch plays as they occur from afar and can show the game even in rain.

Braves REDS Boston Cincinnati Reds

Van Sycle Released by Fed League President

Umpire Van Sycle received 10 days notice of his release from duty by Federal League president Gilmore after the Chicago Baltimore game. The president said the umpire did not properly enforce the rules in yesterday's contest.

Chicago van Sycle Gilmore Federal League

Braves Take Doubleheader Over Reds In Opener

The Braves defeated Cincinnati 11 to 3 in the first game and 5 to 3 in the second as Rudolph and James pitched masterful games. Rudolph allowed only two singles after the second inning and James shut down the Reds through eight plus, despite a late rally. The Braves played errorless defense in the first game and backed up their pitching with timely hitting to overwhelm Benton and the Reds.

Braves McGraw Stallings Red Dick Rudolph Bill James Rudolph Herzog von Kolnitz Reds James Boston Giants Benton Schneider Cather Evers Whitted Maranville Charley Schmidt Red Smith Mollwitz Mann Niehoff Twombly von Stole Von Deniels Moran Moranville Ing Maranvile Schmidt Gowdy Rube Fahrer Dayton Berghammer Berg Pete Schneider Pete Devore Groh Fred Mollwitz Clarke Connolly Smith Daniels Gonzales AB. R. BH A. J. Cather Breray Matonv Sseonee Bergkammer von Koinitz R F Clark Miller Walpole Street Braves

Giants Rally Past Pirates 7 3 In Eighth Inning Road Victory

New York defeated Pittsburg 7 to 3 in a rally in the eighth inning. Tesreau allowed six hits while Fromme relieved and Harmon was pulled after a wild pitch. Two-base hits by Viox Bescher Robertson and Carey highlighted the contest amid the late scoring swing.

Pittsburg New York Harmon McQuillan Tesreau Wagner AB. R AB. R. BH. TB. PO. A.B. Bestner,f 8 4 Issay Bk de Yg Dovig, Oh Cssactecs Burte Robertson McLean Losidau Seesess Shogun Frommé AB. R. BH TB. PO A. E Kongteng Kelly McCarthy le Carey F . Ier Dietece Coleman Cseseces Ie Hermon Po Cssecees Moqmhed Ds Deav Tesrean Viox Bescher Carey Burns Reta Frommein Merkle Konetchy

Thirty One Cars Entered for Race in Elgin Event

Chicago August 17. Thirty one cars entered for the Elgin automobile races Friday and Saturday the largest list for an American road race. Drivers include DePalma Burman Rickenbacker Tetzlar Wishart Pullen and other veterans. All cars entered for Saturday race and all but five for Friday. Races run 301 miles each with a 450 inch class opening event.

Chicago Elgin DePalma Burman Rickenbacker Tetzlar Wishart Pullen

Teamsters' Double Shront at Beat D'Arcy & Co Corner

A terse item notes Teamsters clash with Beat D Arcy and Company at the Causeway corner over a disputed shipment. The entry mentions a double shront and best throws affecting overalls priced at 85 cents.

Beat D'Arcy & CO

Speed Boys Win Out at Manchester Grounds

Before about 2500 fans the Boston Red Sox defeated Manchester New England league team in an exhibition at Textile grounds. The game was the fastest ever played on the local field, lasting one hour and fifteen minutes.

Manchester N. H Boston Red Sox New England Textile Grounds

Notable Defensive Plays Highlighted In Boston Manchester Tilt

The game featured Reed making a running one hand catch in deep right to avert a three base hit off Gardner. Boston and Manchester combined for two sharp double plays while Reed, Gainer, and King delivered multiple safe hits. Manchester collected five hits in the seventh as Reed scored on three singles, with Hooper stealing once.

Fahrer Schmidt Whitted Rudolph Smith von Kolnitz Maranville Moran Fyers Gowdy Benton Mollwitz Rigler Sheridan Herzog Groh Schneider OMRON Ipso Cincinnati Berghammer Connolly Miller Evers James Hart and Rigler Reed Gardner Red Sox Gainer Boston King of Manchester Manchester Hooper Kane Eagle Sweatt Kennedy Lewis Gren Gainor Yerkes Spires Thomas Torphy Kilbullen C Ruth Oster- Ruons Thomas Ree Ruth King Engle Umpfire Kelley

Baseball league seeks fast semi pro youth teams Boston area

Advertisements list managers and contacts in Taunton Dorchester South Boston Waltham Roxbury and Cambridge seeking fast 11 12 14 15 16 17 year old teams with guarantees. Calls provided for evening inquiries and arrangements through local clubs and city areas.

Collier Wale Street Tigers Boston Joe Collier Silk Mill Wale Street Taunton Maas Beacon A. A A. L. Sullivan Clifton Street Dorchester Ames F. Newton Jimerson Street South Boston Waltham Independents Frank McCabe Clinton M. W. Harvey St. John’s Catholic Club Cambridge Call

Track meet hypocrisy and Braves opt for new players

The piece laments amateurs skipping events at Fenway Park while stars miss races in the Progressives meet. It notes Atlanta Braves options on Luque and Travessor. It highlights Fielder Jones joining St Louis as Federal league interest grows and profiles sprinter Howard Drew amid contractual limits and amateur rules.

Chief Stallings Braves Adolphe Luque Travessor Gaffney Tom Griffith

Answers to Queries from 1912 Baseball World Series Notes

A compilation of 1912 baseball anecdotes and opinions. Involves Bedient's seventh inning single tying the score, Snodgrass's infamous error in the tenth, amateur status debates, and umpiring/tag rules. Includes notes on James and Rudolph winning streaks and a brief biographical line on Al Demaee.

H. FF. Michaels Norwood Henricksen Bedient Stahl Snodgrass M. J. McCarthy Haverhill Bwins Central Club Co. H. M Allston Brewer Salem James Rudolph al Demaee Illinois

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