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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1917

Page

7

Sox Take First of Tiger Series

Boston tops Detroit 6 to 3 in the opening game of the series. Ehmke lasted eight innings, walking nine while yielding seven hits and taking the loss as Leonard and Mays split pitching duties for the Red Sox. Barry, Hoblit zell, Lewis, Scott and Mays fueled the offense with timely hits as Detroit’s Burns and Cobb supplied the power for the Tigers.

Ehmke Red Sox Barry Dutch Leonard Mays Dutch Agnew Leonard Sam Hoblitzell Scott Sox Cobb Burns Tigers Walsh Hobbie Lewis Jungaleers Sam Agnew Bush Vitt Veach Hooper Heisman Gardner Spencer Boston Jack Young Detroit Robbie Tiger Boland Oston Detroit AB H Litzell Cobh Heilman O Agnew

White Sox Beat Highlanders 8 to 3 In Opening Tilt

Chicago defeats New York 8 to 3 in the first game of the series but Cincinnati leads remains intact as Detroit beats Boston. John Collins hits four for the Sox with a double and a hit by pitch in five appearances. Russell laboring early yields to a runner after third inning as Danforth retires the visitors with little trouble.

Chicago New York Roston Detroit John Collins Russell Danforth

Indians Win In 9th From Senators

Cleveland escapes with a 2 to 1 opening victory over Washington. Smith stole second and scored on Wambsganss to cap the ninth inning rally after Morgan error. Bagby earned his 20th win, first AL pitcher to reach that mark. Ayers took the loss with eight hits and one earned run allowed in eight and two thirds.

Cleveland Washington Smith Morgan Secrer Wambsganss Bagby

Braves and Reds Duel to End of West Coast Series

The Braves struggle to reach the 500 mark as pitching stays solid and luck eludes them. Pitcher Scott debuts with Stallings hinting at quick chances, as Atlanta faces Cincinnati in the final Western swing before trips to Philadelphia and New York.

Braves Stallings Scott Nashville Cincinnati Reds Mathewson Philadelphia New York

Memphis 10 Chattanooga 3 in opening game

In the first game Memphis defeats Chattanooga 10 to 3 while Jesu a Mobie 2 beats New Orleans 11 to Mobile 2 in the second game.

Memphis Chattanooga Jesu Mobie New Orleans Mobile

Sox Are Fielding in Record Style

Pitchers across both majors keep hitters in check as .300 club membership shrinks to seven in each league. Cobb leads batting race while Roush expands NL lead. Burns returns to list. Red Sox fielding excellence, Barry and Walsh streaks, Braves pitching sharp, gains and losses among regulars listed.

Cobb Sisler Speaker Ping Giants Bush Chapman Russell White Sox Klepfer Cleveland Mays Boston Sallee Benton Packard Cardinals Braves Red Sox Barry Walsh Lewis Gainer Neek Kelly Kenetchy

Team matchups listed for American and National leagues

The schedule shows games across multiple regions with matches including Boston Detroit New York Chicago Philadelphia St Louis and Washington Cleveland. Eastern pairings include Hartford New London and New Haven Springfield Bridgeport Worcester.

Boston Detroit Cleveland Seeewan Washington Chicago NEW York ST. Louis Philadelphia Louis Bridgeport NEW Haven P.C Philadelphia Sonc New Veses St Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Ey Boston Ee Pittsburg Brooklyn Braves P.O. Lae Chicago Eteeee Cleveland of Detroit Fer New York Cevenecucens OO Washington Coseseoveces DS Ween Philadelphia Evese Red Sox P.O Lawrence Ee New London Worcester Bridgeport Sneer Springfield Sarees Ee Portland Steer Ee Hartford Mes Hartford Lawrence Portland Springfield Roe Ah Russell Klepfer Cooper Ttsburg Toney

Browns Take Two From the Athletics in St Louis Doubleheader

St Louis won both games from Philadelphia with 6 5 in 11 innings and 5 2. The first game featured a balk by Schauer as Smith scored the winning run in the 11th. The second saw a late rally by Philadelphia but fail to overcome St Louis. Scoring included Jamieson Bates Smith Sisler Pratt and others with numerous errors and stolen bases noted.

ST. Louis Philadelphia Schauer Noyes Smith Sisler Pratt Schang Connie Mack Moriarty Belatel Groom Dugan Lavan Sth Wright Jamieson Bates Strunk Sloan Laven Grover Witt Magee Smith Jacobson Bodie McInnis Severeid Noves Sothoren Davenport Balk Schauer Evans Myers Jacobson Ferrors Sttrunk Haley Moriarity Louis Po.a Bodle Rumier Johnson Hall

Final Brassard Run Off At Revere Cycle Track

The final brassard race will be held at Revere cycle track next Wednesday evening over the one hour course behind the motors. Wiley holds the present prize but Madonna and Linart seek the title for a rich season bonus.

Revere Wiley Linart Madonna Motors

Concord High Meets Middlesex in Annual Gridiron Clash

Concord High School football team and Middlesex School of North Concord prepare for their annual matchup at Middlesex grounds on Saturday afternoon September 22.

Concord High School Middlesex North Concord Middlesex Grounds

Golf Nine Holes Event At Arlmont Club

Arlington Heights will host a best nine holes competition at Arlmont Golf Club next Saturday afternoon. The event was announced by Truman L. Quimbs, chairman of the club's golf committee.

Arlmont Arlington Heights Truman L. Quimbs

Athletes and Matchups Highlight Upcoming Pro Battles

The Armory club targets big names with Mike O'Dowd vs Ted Lewis as headliners. Christy Mathews son leads the Braves against the Red Birds for three days starting this afternoon. Victor Dahl, Joe Rivers, Shaver O'Brien, and others set 10 round bouts. Connecticut’s Ball anchors New Haven, while Sisler challenges leading hitters as he hunts the batting title. Frank Kramer, Fred Spencer, and Bill Hayes headline track sprint action at Revere.

Victor Dahl Joe Rivers Shaver O’brien Young Bushier al Delmont Tommy Shea

Baseball Notes on Umpires Burns and Upcoming Schedule

A summary of umpire authority on game cancellations, postponed games, and the Red Sox season opener against the Athletics with Labor Day games vs the Yankees. Also included are various baseball rules clarifications and a few race results mentions.

Everett Red Sox Athletics New York Quimby Horace Dan Patch S. Claremont

Bridgeport Beats New Haven 5 to 3 in League Showdown

Bridgeport defeats league leaders New Haven 5 to 3 after timely hitting. Key plays include two-base hits by Miller Nutter and Corcoran, three-base hits by Riconda and Grimes, and a double play Bradshaw to Miller. Smith and Donovan both pitched well for nine innings with eight and five earned runs respectively.

Bridgeport Conn New Haven Corcoran Cathers Grimes Martin Nutter Rhonda Miller Torphy Connolly Riconda Smith Bradshaw Ott Smith Donovan Waters Brown Brkett Priest Lear Shannon Devine

O'Dowd to Meet Lewis in Boston Armory Card

Mike O'Dowd and Ted Kid Lewis clash in the headlining bout at the Boston Arena Armory A A program. Lewis likely favorite but O'Dowd has a real shot. Semi final features Abe Attell versus Kid Lee with two six round preliminaries Barcelli versus Buckley and Miller versus Williams.

Mike O'Dowd Ted Lewis Armory A. A Boston Arena O'Dowd Abe Attell Kid Lee Eddie Barcelli Young Buckley Charlie Miller Fred Williams

Ty Cobb on batting and timing against great pitchers

The baseball legend Ty Cobb explains hitting strategy against top pitchers Eddie Plank Walter Johnson and others. He says swing timing depends on pitcher style, with adjustments for fastballs, curves and floaters, and notes a batter should cut at the ball when it is about 15 to 20 feet away depending on the pitcher.

Ty Cobb Cobb Eddie Plank Walter Johnson Henry Ainsmith Johnson Bush Coombs

War Relief Field Day in Lexington Planned

Under the Lexington Athletic Association, a war relief field day will be held at Lexington Athletic Field on Saturday September 15. All gross receipts go to war relief through the Lexington branch of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness. The first three tickets sold for 50 dollars each.

Lexington Athletic Association Lexington Athletic Field Lexington Special Aid Society For American Preparedness

Golf handicap tournament slated at Lexington Club

The annual unlimited play one-half handicap event begins next Saturday afternoon at the Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington. The contest will run through Labor Day afternoon, Monday, Sept.

Lexington Golf Club Lexington

Detroit Acquires First Baseman Leo Dressen

Detroit announces the purchase of first baseman Leo Dressen from St Paul of the American Association. Dressen will join the Detroit American League club following the transaction announced today.

Detroit Leo Dressen Detroit American League Baseball Club St. Paul American Association

Baseball Scores From American Association Doubleheaders

St. Paul and Toledo split in the first and second games with St. Paul winning 8 to 1 while Toledo took the second 6 to 2. Columbus defeated Minneapolis 9 to 6 in the first game and 8 to 3 in the second. Milwaukee beat Louisville 3 to 2 in the first and 6 to 4 in the second. Indianapolis won both games against Kansas City 5 to 1 and 12 to 3.

St. Paul Toledo Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Kansas City

May Lose Schalk Catcher Ray Schalk to Early Exam

White Sox catcher Ray Schalk is listed as No. 3405 drawn as Call No. 220 in his district quota and must report for early examination. He is married, and his wife is reportedly not dependent on him for support.

Ray Schalk White Sox Schalk

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