This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
9
Chicago Braves win 5 to 1 at Weeghman Park as Pennant hunger and fiery bats rout the Cubs. Tom Hughes survived a lone Tinker challenge, while Claude Hendrix struggled but found a different break in fortune.
Two leading New England featherweights Frankie Britt and Al Delmont meet in a 12 round main event at the Commercial A C. Strong betting has Britt favored though Delmont is regarded as a clever opponent. The card also notes Ruth’s ninth shutout of the season and related sports items from Boston and New England.
Big Ed Koney belted a double and two singles driving in three and scoring once. Joe Connolly sparked Chicago with a sharp double and a clutch single as Braves pitcher Hendrix held the Cubs to seven hits over five plus innings before Nick Carter relieved. The late rally built on Koney’s third inning score and Connolly’s two hits, with defensive plays including Knabe’s snag and a tense ninth inning at-bat sequence.
Jim Scott veteran right handed pitcher for the Chicago Americans was sent home by manager Rowland for failing to observe training rules. The suspension is indefinite as the team left New York for Washington.
Play-by-play shows Wortman batted in the ninth, later substitutes. Konetehy Egan Connolly Hughes Knabe collected two-base hits with Wilhoit stealing a base. Snodgrass Magee hit sacrifices while FKgan drove in a run. Multiple double plays and walks noted. Hughes allowed six runs in 9, Hendrix seven in 5 2/3, Carter three in 2 1/3. Umpires O Day and Harrison. Time 2 hours 10 minutes.
Chicago reports a pending deal sending Heinie Zimmerman the Cubs’ third baseman to the Braves remains active. The trade appears more likely now as Zimmerman has fallen out of favor with Tinker and Weeghman.
President Weeghman and Manager Stallings met but reached no agreement as talks continue before the Braves depart. Rumors say Boston seeks Heinie for Zim and others, with Zim under a 10 day suspension after a baserunning incident.
A. H. Goodale of Wollaston and Paul Tewksbury of Woodland advance to the final of the Press Club golf championship at Wollaston Golf Club this week.
Tewksbury defeated F. J. Wright Jr. in the championship flight as Goodale secured a default over J. S. Phelps due to Phelps late arrival. Wright dropped a ball on the 16th hole in the semi final, letting Tewksbury win 17th and the match. Finals set for tomorrow with other divisions played with handicaps and extras.
Fred Toney limited the league leaders to four hits as Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 2 to 1. Hobbs doubled and scored after Olson’s misplay, giving the Reds their first run in the sixth. Brooklyn tied in the ninth on a walk and two hits, but Marquard yielded to Smith who allowed Neale’s scoring via wild pitch.
In a doubleheader Roth drove in four runs with two home runs and a single as Cleveland split with Philadelphia 6 to 4 in game one and 6 to 5 in game two. Speaker exited early after being spiked. Roth replaced him and starred in the second game with three hits and a stolen base.
Al Delmont of Boston defends the New England feather title against Frankie Britt of New Bedford in a 12 round decision bout at the Commercial A. C. Green street. Jack Sheehan will referee the main ruling, with heavy local backing from New Bedford Gloucester fans.
Philadelphia drove Meadows from the box in the sixth inning and defeated St. Louis 7 to 2. A sequence of hits and a walk loaded the bases, Cravath scored on a forced play, and a sacrifice fly by Burns brought Whitted home. The final score stood 7 to 2.
Pirates defeated Giants 16 to 1 in Pittsburg with Jacobs scattering hits for New York Tesreau took the loss and was relieved by Schup in the third inning Elks guests included Boston Lodge No 10 members who witnessed the Red Sox Detroit game hosted by President Joseph J Lannin
Babe Ruth delivered a splendid performance yesterday following sharp pitching by Shore and Mays earlier in the week. Leonard is healthy again and Carrigan awaits Foster’s arm to heal fully as Red Sox pitchers show great form.
Mt Benedict Council Knights of Columbus Somerville will be guests of President Lannin at Fenway Park this afternoon for a Red Sox Tigers game. Nearly 501 Knights will march with a band from Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue to a reserved grandstand section.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.