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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1917

Page

5

Miller Blanks the Braves 1-0

Frank Miller pitched a 1-0 victory for the Pirates over the Braves. Bigbee aided with a vital two-base hit and a late run, while Boston errors opened the door for Pittsburg’s lone score. Barnes and Miller each allowed five hits as Boston failed to advance a runner past second. Walter Tragesser returns from draft exam and Scott joins Braves ahead of Covington report.

Frank Miller Pirate Braves Bigbee Frank Pirates Boston Rehg Boeckel Rabbit Maranville Jess Barnes Bill Wagner Wagner Redg Koney Rico Walter Tragesser Lafayette Ind Scott Nashville Clarence Covington

Athletics Defeat the Tigers 8 to 4 in Detroit

Philadelphia pounded three Detroit pitchers for 16 hits and 27 total bases to beat Detroit 8 to 4. Bodie had two doubles and two singles in five at bats, while Seibold earned the win.

Detroit Philadelphia Schauer Seibold Bodie

Kirk Wins Title in National Rogue Tournament

J C Kirk of Philadelphia won the first division and will take the championship from Harold Clark of Springfield who did not compete. Kirk defeated C G Williams of Washington and finished nine wins one loss. Rev R C Zartman of Philadelphia leads the second division.

Norwich Conn J. C. Kirk Philadelphia Harold Clark Springfield Mass Kirk C. G. Williams Washington Rev. R. C. Zartman

Wild Trotster Flies Round Track After Collision

Lady Gamage bolts around the track after a minor collision with Possibility in the fire for all trot or pace. A. A. Small is thrown from his sulky but uninjured. Pavlova, driven by F. Howes, leaps the rail in heat four. no injuries. Earl Jr. set a track record in the first heat before losing the race but earning a $50 prize. Event purses listed include 500 for free-for-all trot or pace and 250 for the 2:20 pace. Also started: The Irish Lad Carrie M Spirit eh Tena A Juat Tess Royal Cadet Allis Delmar and others.

Lady Gamage A. A. Small Pavlova F. Howes True Sail Earl, Jr Samuel Hastings B. M B. G van Houton Carrie M Burbank Spirit Eh. m Tena A Ro. m CIAPE Texas Chimes

Schedule of multiple major league matchups appears in listings

National and Eastern league fixtures show games across major cities including Boston St Louis New York Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Washington Pittsburgh Brooklyn Hartford Portland New London Lawrence Bridgeport Springfield Worcester New Haven and others. Matchups span across cities with several cross state battles and regional pairings.

Pittsburg Boston New York H. E Philadelphia Detroit Tesa New London Lawrence New Haven Worcester Bridgeport Springfield Hartford-Portland T Cc Tee Eene Eveve St. Louis Chicaro Cincinnati Prooklyn Ats Pittsburghs Cove Cesas Brooklyn P.C. Chicago Tate Esate Cleveland Ee Detroit Washington St Louis Red Sox P.C Lawrence Sentewee New London Ween Wee Worcester Are Bridgeport Sete Ae Ateee Benen Seeee Portland Thew Hartford Ee Tees Clevelaid Chicago Eastern Hartford Portland

Scores From City Games Across Midwest

City matchups produced varied scores with Minneapolis defeating Toledo Indianapolis 10 to 1 Kansas City beating Louisville 5 to 2 St Paul 5 Columbus 4 Milwaukee 3.

Southern Association Scores and Extra Inning Action

In the Southern Association Little Rock beat Mobile 7 to 1 and New Orleans prevailed 6 to 2 over Memphis while Chattanooga edged Birmingham 2 to 0 in 11 innings. In the same circuit Atlanta defeated Nashville 4 to 3 and in the International League Baltimore routed Rochester 8 to 1 with Providence over Toronto 4 to 1 and Montreal Newark Rain noted.

Little Rock Mobile New Orleans Memphis Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Nashville Baltimore Rochester Providence Toronto Montreal-Newark

Carman Favored to Win Revere Race Tonight

Clarence Carman the Jamaica Cyclone is a heavy favorite in the Golden Wheel revenge race to be run tonight on a 10 mile course at the Revere Cycle Track. Victor Linert George Wiley and Vincenzo Maddonna oppose him with Maddonna aiming to repeat his recent Golden Wheel victory and distance the field.

Clarence Carman Jamaica Revere Carman Victor Linert George Wiley Vincent Madonna Madonna

Trophy tournament round five at Arlmont Golf Club

At the Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights the fifth round of the season’s trophy tournament will be held this afternoon. It is an 18-hole handicap medal play event determining standings for the season.

Arlmont Golf Club Arlington Heights

Short ship light harness races mark Marshfield fair

Two accidents and a broken track record highlighted the Bay State short ship light harness races at the Marshfield fair today.

Marshfield Marshfield Fair

Giants Split Doubleheader With Cubs In New York

The Giants beat the Cubs 3 1 in game one and Chicago won game two 12 2. New York built its win with a five inning run capped by a double steal and hits from Byrne Herzog and Kanoff. The second game faced rain delays as Demaree surrendered 14 hits over seven innings and Vaughn pitched well for Chicago.

New York Chicago Giants Cubs Douglas Byrne Herzog Kanoff Perritt Nbs Demaree Vaughn Burns Flack Rfs Mann Kanff Zeider Zim'man Merkle Letcher Walter Rob'son Kilduff Holke Eliott Rariden wWilson Wortman bRan Wilson Chicago Ee Kauff Wolter Robertson Zimmerman oOff Douglas Rainden Eby Douglas Risler Bransfield Po.a BIL Muann Ziman'n Ter Lobert Deal Fletcher R Robert'n Elliott A Holke Dilhoefer A Ramilen S Vaughn Anderson Thorpe Tame Demaree Murray

New Haven Beats Worcester 3 1 In Ninth Inning Clash

New Haven scored three eighth inning hits including two doubles to pull away for a 3 1 win over Worcester. Nutter drove in runs with a fourth inning triple and a later two base hit, while Worcester’s lone run came on a bases loaded walk, steal and single. McQuillan allowed seven hits and three earned runs over nine for Worcester, Walker allowed seven hits and one earned over nine for New Haven. Time 1h 50m.

Worcester New Haven Nutter Green bRan Tyler Ball Canavan Shannon Devine Walker McQuillan MccQuillan Waters

Tech Field Track Meet Promises Thrilling Championship

Today at Tech Field Cambridge the New England AAU track and field championship draws over 100 entrants including ten prior meet winners. Notables include A D Colby Harold Weeks F A Savage W H Meanix Marc Wright Harry Barwise and John Lawlor with Bill Hayes and Wentworth Marl ing among sprinters and OCon nell facing Weeks in the mile. Admission is free with tickets at downtown sporting goods stores.

Leo Foley Harvard Joe Higgins Holy Cross New York Regiment Tom Halpin A. D. Colby Harold Weeks F. A. Savage W. H. Meanix Marc Wright Harry lBarwise A. F. McLaughlin Allen Arbeene John Lawlor A. A Exeter Street Bill” Hayes St. John’s Andy Kelley Wentworth Marling Penn State D. F. O’connell

New London Edges Lawrence In Low Scoring Pitching Duel

Beatty hits a solo homer in the seventh to back New London’s 1-0 victory over Lawrence. Crum and Williams duel on the mound with miscues and defensive plays shaping the tense game in New London.

Lawrence New London Beatty

No Action Against Bader or Gandil

President Johnson of the American league announced that Lee Bader of Boston and Chick Gandil of Chicago would not be suspended after an off the field fight. The league said the incident occurred off the baseball field and did not require league action.

Chicago Lee Bader Boston Chick” Gandil Johnson American League

Murray Meets Niles In National Patriotic Singles Final

R Lindley Murray of Niagara Falls N Y defeated John R Strachan San Francisco 4 6 6 3 6 3 6 1 in the semi final round at Forest Hills N Y earning a date with N W Niles of Boston in the final tomorrow on West Side Club courts weather permitting

Forest Hills N. Y California R. Lindley Murray Niagara Falls Pacific Coast John R. Strachan San Francisco N. W. Niles Boston West Side

Murray Defeats Strachan In Rain-Interrupted Tennis Exhibition

Murray advances over Strachan in a rain soaked match that ended the day’s program. Thunder and lightning disrupted play as Murray’s speed and power overwhelmed Strachan, who struggled with weather and pace.

Strachan Murray

Bridgeport Beats Springfield 4 1 on timely hits

Bridgeport defeats Springfield 4 to 1 as timely hitting and key fielding turn the game. Lear and Durgin star on defense. Brackett and Martin contribute for Bridgeport while Clemens and Gonzales provide Springfield's offense.

Springfield Bridgeport Lear Brackett Becker Priest Clemens C'coran King Cather Mitchell Durgin She Sd Grimes Gonzales Martin Mowe Connelly Stephens Ferguson Connmlly Gordinier Brown

Larson Wins Shoot-Off in Grand American Handicap

Charles H. Larson of Waupaca Wisconsin won the 18th annual Grand American handicap in a shoot-off at the South Shore Country Club Chicago. Larson broke 37 of 40 targets while Mark Arie of Thomasboro Illinois, the national amateur champion, hit 34 or fewer.

Chicago Charles H. Larson Waupaca Wis Mark Arie Thomasboro Ill South Shore Larson Arie

Mabel Trask Sets Belmont Trot Record in Close Win

Mabel Trask, the favorite, won the free-for-all trot at Belmont on a closing day card. She beat St Frisco in straight heats and established a new track record for trotters in the second heat at 2:05 1-4, with Geers guiding the winner through the stretch by a head in both heats.

Philadelphia Mabel Trask Belmont Track St. Frisco Trotters Cox Gers Geers Peter June Robert Gatewood Ruth Mainsheet North Spur Joseph McLaughlin Poughkeepsie B. G Peter the Sear Wuigeer Ak Colette Sloe Ee Ruth Mainsbeet Br. F Murphy Nella Dillona B. F Serrill Truxton B. c RCO IE Siale Clack Enta Batts Blk. S B. S Malcolm Forbes Pines Miriam Guy Hyde Hollywood Naomi Dodge B. White Forbes Robertson Hinds Nahe Spur San Francisco Gem Sae Eae Cpa Ose Cca Rhodantha Ch. Am Eel Lewis Winter McDonald aLae Peter Grim Kathryn Collette Br. m. Sciyaoa Toddling B. A. Croubgr Lord Oliver S. G Dutton Peter the Great Abbe Bond Snow Jay Mack Ch. S E.ecees

Golf Stars at Belmont Today

Francis Ouimet and M J Brady meet John G Anderson and Tom Kerrigan at Belmont Spring Country Club for a benefit match for the Red Cross. Kerrigan, Boston native, has improved with top professional berths at Wollaston Dedham and Siwanoy.

Francis Ouimet M. J. Brady John G. Anderson Tom Kerrigan Belmont Spring Country Club Red Cross Fund Ouimet Brady Woodland Red Cross Rrigan Belmont Course Boston Wollaston Golf Club Dedham Country and Polo Club Siwanoy Club Kerrigan

Eddie Foster Sidelined By Ptomaine Poisoning

Eddie Foster of the Washington Americans missed the game in Chicago after collapsing with ptomaine poisoning. He remains at home for several days as Clyde Milan, also ill, hopes to return to play tomorrow. illness attributed to tainted food in St Louis.

Chicago Eddie Foster Washington Americans Foster Clyde Milan Washington Club St Louis

Red Sox Duck Military Drill in St Louis

The Red Sox planned a dress parade to brace for the official inspection at Sportsmen's Park but overslept, leaving them with little chance at the $500 prize and diminishing hopes of overtaking Ty Cobb for batting honors.

ST. Louis Mound City Red Sox Sportsmen’s Park Ty Cobb

Red Sox manager halts practice after late drill master

Sergeant Hoffman arrived ten minutes late causing no practice as Barry wants the players rested. Foster to start final game if Shore is unavailable. Ruth Mays and Leonard rejoin in Detroit and are set to face the Tigers with Barry likely to start one of them against Ehmke.

Hoffman Red Sox Barry Foster Browns Shore Ernie Ruth Mays Leonard Detroit Tigers Ehmke

Phillies sweep Cincinnati in twin bill at Philadelphia

Philadelphia earned two victories over Cincinnati 6 to 5 and 7 to 6. Rixey was credited with the wins after relieving early, Cravath and Groh led at the plate with multiple hits including a three base hit and six singles respectively, while Regan and Oeschger also contributed as the Phillies built late runs to secure both wins.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Oeschzer Regan Rixey Qoeschger Cravath Groh Aftan Killifer Shean Eller Clarke fNiehoff Paskett Bancroft Stock Niehoff Dage Bender O Fller Mitchell Roush Adams Klem and Enmslie

Shevlin Stops Butler In Boson Bout At Commercial A C

Eddie Shevlin Roxbury sailor boy defeated Walter Butler Revere last night at the Commercial A C in nine of twelve rounds papers note Butler fought bravely but fell short after slipping on a wet spot in the second round. The Burns Sears semifinal ended oddly with a towel thrown signaling defeat for Sears and Burns awarded the win. Nate Segal and Kid Quill drew in six rounds and Frank Toronto beat Chesley Kid Miller in the other opener.

Eddie Shevlin Roxbury Walter Butler Revere A. C Boston Butler Shevlin Walter Will Sheylin Eddie Larry Burns al Sears Burns Sears Nate Segal Kid Quill Frank Toronto Chesley Kid Miller

Braves lose to Cubs as Demaree trade looms

Miller shined on the mound in a swell contest against Boston with solid support and four left on base. Cubs hammered Al Demaree in New York after a trade, Jess Barnes delivered, while Bigbee and Boeckel combined for the decisive hit. Norris Williams fails to reach finals at Forest Hills due to Plattsburg duties as Scott joins the Braves, and New England hosts a track meet at Tech Field Cambridge. Triple plays surge nationwide with Detroit aiding the Athletics on a hit and run.

Miller Braves Boston Fred Mitchell al Demaree New York Cubs Mitch Jess Barnes Pirates Bigbee Boeckel R. Norris Williams Forest Hills N. Y Plattsburg Scott Tech Field Cambridge New England Detroit Athletics

Notable athletes named in regional sports notes

Alice Joe Bush is rated a leading twirler in the American league. Alice Nat Niles, veteran tennis player, is among the leaders though never a championship winner. J O F Tom Halpin did not run in the New England track meet after injuring his ankle in practice.

Alice Joe Bush Nat Niles Tom Halpin Wis New England

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