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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1916
Page
8
In Cincinnati on August 21 the Boston Nationals edged the Reds 2 to 1. Dick Rudolph pitched solidly and Big Ed Koney drove in both Boston runs to lift the team back into second place.
Ninety eight golfers competed at Wollaston Golf Club for the start of the annual press golf championship. R C Lehane of Commonwealth posted a 76 to lead qualification, with J H Sullivan Jr and Paul Tewksbury tied for second at 77. High hopes surround possible new Taylor trophy champions as match play begins today in three divisions.
Rudolph starred with the Boston right arm as the Braves beat the Reds 2 1 in a tense affair. Koney Roush and Schneider clashed with key hits though the Braves stayed level with early advantage and late rally efforts in a game full of defensive plays and disputed calls.
Cigar users, including many with moderate incomes, show interest in adding smaller incomes to the tax list. The aim is to ease the cost of living as taxation rises and to lessen expenses by choosing the Quincy cigar, noted for value.
Spry and agile enough to pilfer second led to a ninth inning rally. A walk to Fred Snodgrass set up a squeeze play for a one run win. Snodgrass moved to second on a Wilhoit sacrifice before Magee was hit by a pitch and scored on Koney's single past Groh and Hobbs.
Pittsburg defeats Philadelphia in a double header 6 to 3 and 2 to 1 at home. In game one Pittsburgh scored three runs in the eighth on a Carey hit, Schulte single, Niehoff error, and Baird double. In game two Carey bunt, Schulte sacrifice, Hinchman single for the decisive ninth inning run.
Chicago defeats Brooklyn 5 to 3 as Olson and Hy Myers error help fuel a four run eighth inning rally. Elliott's single scored the tying runs after a stellar Myers catch saved Pfeffer. Artie Hoffman adds the first Cub run.
Howard P. Drew, famed sprinter and world record holder for the 100 yard dash, is reported to be suffering paralysis on his left side and cannot compete further in track. He set a 9.3 5 second 100 yards and equalled 21.5 for 220 yards and was a member of the American team at Stockholm 1912 Olympics.
In a controversial decision, the referee mispointed to Baldwin's corner after the match, then declared Carlson the winner. Carlson claimed seven of 12 rounds, Baldwin won three, and a letter arrives for John Jewett amid the confusion.
Aug. 21 Chicago The Boston Braves press to acquire Heinie Zimmerman from the Cubs as bids pour in from three National League rivals after word of a possible sale stirred the East.
Walter Hapgood visited Chicago to pursue a Cub infielder while George Stallings met with President Weeghman. Weeghman refused to trade Zimmerman for Boston, saying no suitable offer existed. Stallings acknowledged trade talks but said no agreement was reached and hinted a need to sacrifice value for a player of Zimmermann's caliber.
St Louis pitcher Watson outdueled Sallee as the Cardinals defeated the New York Giants 1 to 0. Bescher doubled and Hornsby tripled with two out in the first to supply all the scoring. Watson limited the Giants to four hits while Sallee allowed five in seven innings.
The Lexington playground girls' baseball team travels to Medfield this afternoon to face the nurses' team from Medfield State Hospital. Captain pitcher Miss Annie Moakley leads the squad, with Miss Mary Sherburne as coach and supervisor of Lexington playgrounds.
In a sports note from Provincetown to Nantasket, Sullivan won the swim while Charlie Toth quit after a shark attack. Sullivan set a new breaststroke world record and praised for fitness, while Toth plans to challenge Miron's Boston Light swim record later. The piece also mentions New England championships at Cambridge and Shriners Day coverage with Hooper highlights.
A woman reclines in a small canoe as water mirrors sky and trees. She mentions Tavish smoking and praises cigars, noting her father’s long use of C.C.A. brand cigars and their low price of a dime each.
Letters report former player Leslie Mann joining the Chicago Cubs after appearing with the Braves in 1914. The Phillies halted the Giants 17 game win streak on May 30 with Al Demaree pitching. Other notes cover amateur relay entry rules and a clarification that a cited hit was legitimate. Cy Young retired to Ohio and Harry Lord played in Maine's trolley league per latest records.
About 3000 members of Allepo Temple Shriners led by Potentate Walter Morrison attended yesterday's game as guests of President Joseph J. Lannin. The fife drum and bugle corps provided music and Benjamin Bradley Os thues announced and led cheers. After the game the group went to the Point Shirley Club for a sit down meal honoring Nobles Larry Gard ner and Tris Speaker. Speaker received a life membership.
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