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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
8
A busy fifth at Fenway Park featured key plays and momentum shifts as the home team gathered runs. The outcome rested on timely hitting and strategic pitching during the inning.
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 5 to 1 in Pittsburg. Pfeffer and J Johnston hit triples, Stengel and Wheat started the offense in the first inning, with further scoring in the fourth. Mamaux struggled, relieved by Evans, as Brooklyn pitchers held the Pirates to one run. Umpires O Day and Eason. Time-1h 58m.
Framingham Aug 17 Our Colonel driven by I Dore owned by Eben Phillips of Swampscott posted a new fast mile in 2 05 4 pace for the free for all at the Bay State Short Ship races. He won three straight heats, with times 2 08 3 4 and 2 08 1 4 beating the 2 11 4 track mark. A loving cup was presented to Phillips by the Short Ship Club.
Chicago defeats New York 1 0 with a Zeider passed ball and Mollwitz double scoring the lone run. Vaughn bests Sallee, Elliott’s three throws save runs, and Chicago strands nine while New York leaves eight on base.
At Fenway Park the White Sox defeated the Boston Red Sox 7 to 0 after a poor first inning by Boston. Chicago’s pitching and defense held the champions scoreless, with standout plays including a one handed stop by McMullin. No runner advanced past second in the final frames.
Chicago dominated as Boston faltered with a weak hitting performance. Carl Mays struggled from the start and was chased early while Lefty Russell impressed with solid pitching. Joe Jackson and Eddie Collins led the White Sox attack aided by Shane Collins and Felsch.
Boston Braves defeat Washington Greys 2 to 0 in an exhibition at Washington Indiana. Maranville drove in the tying run with a wall‑bound double after an error and Nehson advanced to second. Four Washington pitchers opposed the leaguers as Boston notched its only run in the fifth inning.
The National Baseball Commission denied William Bailey's $1200 back salary claim. Bailey argued his Chicago contract paid $3000 and Toledo later paid $1800 after release. The commission said Chicago's contract included a release clause and proper notice of transfer was served.
Detroit wins both games against Washington 11 to 6 and 8 to 4 in a twilight twin bill. The opener stretched to 10 innings with 32 players used and a five-run 10th inning for Detroit including three errors and two passes. In game two Detroit homered freely off Gallia and Shaw, with Cunningham saving Davis in the seventh as Washington rallied before darkness ended play after eight innings.
In the first game at Minneapolis the Toledo nine defeated the host 9 to 4 in 10 innings. St Paul beat Columbus 5 to 0. Milwaukee downed Louisville 6 to 2 and Indianapolis beat Kansas City 3 to 2.
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