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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
11
Jesse Shurkett was appointed manager of the Lowell club in the Eastern League today. He will lead the team for the rest of the season, succeeding acting manager Kilhullen.
Portland won the first game 6 to 1 while Lawrence took the second, Mahoney scoring the lone run for Lawrence on Rhonda’s single. Connie Mack watched from the stands as Portland’s Pennington struggled in the opener and Mayberry held the visitors in the nightcap.
Worcester defeated Lynn 3 to 2 as Potterger hit a home run in the scratch order and two Worcester runs came on errors. Lynn scored on three hits including a double and a walk in the fourth inning.
Hartford beat Lowell 9 6 with superior hitting as Zeiser exited in the fourth with the game decided. It marked Jesse Burkett's first appearance as Lowell manager. Zimmerman Brickley Low Crowther Lyons Kane Stimpson Helfrich O Connell and Torphy led offense with multiple hits and runs.
New London pitcher Fortune allows two hits as the team defeats Bridgeport 4 to 0. Errors by Bridgeport lead to two unearned runs, with Whitehouse and Marhefka among the run producers.
In Springfield, Aug 23, darkness halted the Springfield New Haven game in the seventh with Springfield ahead 8 to 0. Springfield scored four runs on two hits and two errors in the fourth inning, led by F Smith Flynn Spires with a three base hit from Spires, two stolen bases by Spires Sharpe and Courtney, and a Daniels sacrifice. Daniels allowed eight hits and eight earned runs in 6 1/3 innings, Weaver four earned runs in 6 innings, with Daniels striking out eight and Powers one. Time 1 36m. Umpire Ennis.
American League features Detroit at Boston Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia St. Louis at New York National League matchups include Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburg Eastern League games list New Haven at Worcester Portland at Lynn Bridgeport at New London Hartford at Lowell Lawrence at Springfield
New York edges Chicago 5 to 4 as Mogridge falters with five errors by the visitors. Peckinpaugh delivers the decisive two out single followed by a walk and a two run scoring hit to cap a late rally in the eighth. Rain drenches the game as the Yankees pull three of four from the White Sox.
In Southampton New York on August 23 Joseph J Armstrong of Pennsylvania State winner of 1915 captured the important fourth round contest of the Meadow Club cup singles tournament. Eight contestants now survive.
Armstrong defeats Theodore R. Pell 5-7 6-2 6-2 using chop drives and placement. Roland Roberts beats G Colket Caner 6-3 4-6 6-2. Washburn and Williams advance. doubles open with Larned Clothier pairing against Johnston Griffin. Pell-Armstrong pair win 6-1 6-0 in doubles. Johnston’s heavy smashing nets 6-3 6-2.
Detroit defeated Philadelphia 10 to 3 in a one sided game. Young led the hitting with three singles and a double. Cobb showcased aggressive base running including a slide to third and a steal home after a single to left field.
Lexington dispatches announce a return game with Winchester Town Club at Manchester Field in Winchester next Saturday after noon at 3 30 o clock. Buck Weafer will pitch for Lexington with Chick Carrigan catching. Tift likely to pitch for Winchester.
The Saturday game between Arlington and Woburn will be played at Woburn instead of Arlington as first announced. Butler will pitch for Arlington and Dick McGinn will catch.
The Red Sox defeated the Indians 7 to 3, overcoming a rough start and a two run disadvantage in the first inning. The win completed a four game series sweep as Boston rallied to a decisive afternoon victory.
Boston defeats Cleveland 6 to 4 after a late seventh inning rally sparked by pinch hitters. Dutch Leonard faltered early but regained form, while Boehling struggled, and Coveleskie Gould and Klepfer allowed the decisive two-out four-run burst.
St. Louis and Washington split a twin bill as the visitors won 5 to 4 in 10 innings and lost 4 to 2 after seven innings due to darkness. Foster's error in game one and misplays by Shotten and Lavan in game two decided the two outcomes amid a rain-interrupted day.
Little Rock 0 Birmingham 8 in eight innings. Nashville 2 Memphis 1. Chattanooga 6 Mobile 2.
The Tigers arrive for a three day stay led by Ty Cobb Veach and Sam Crawford to challenge the Red Sox in a decisive series. Foster will start for Boston and either Coveleskie or Dauss for Detroit as pennant race heats up.
Ned Harris former Melrose High School pitcher and Joe Harris brother hits the mound for Montpelier in the Vermont State league. This summer marks his return to pitching with Bar re game last week he yielded only two hits showing sharp cunning despite a tough loss 2 to 3.
The Lexington nine captained by star pitcher Miss Annie Moakley claims the female state championship for girls of its age and invites games with other playground teams. Letters to Miss Mary Sherburne, Percy road, Lexington.
Allen Heil of Allentown Pa won the national double target championship at the Interstate Trap Shooters Association tournament in St Louis. He posted an 89 of 100 on 50 pairs as 97 amateurs competed in the event. The preliminary handicap with 515 entrants began this afternoon and is expected to finish Thursday noon, followed by the Grand American Handicap with more than 600 entrants.
Manager Mc Graw of the New York Nationals failed to arrange a trade for third baseman Zimmerman of the Chicago Nationals in Chicago. President Weeghman of the Chicago Club refused to consider any offer unless it included Arthur Fletcher of the Giants as part of the deal.
In a baseball update from the International League Montreal won 7 to 3 over Newark While Toronto topped Providence 8 to 5 Richmond edged Rochester 6 to 6 in extra innings and Baltimore defeated Buffalo 5 to 1
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