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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1916

Page

11

Portland Takes Two From Lowell In Doubleheader

Portland triumphed 16 to 8 and 4 to 3 over Lowell in a twin bill at Portland. Key rallies produced seven runs in the first game as Lohman and Bonack were targeted, and Penfold finished the opener. In the second game Portland erased an early 3 to 1 deficit, scoring four runs after Lowell’s third inning.

Portland Lowell Lohman Bonack Eurth Plitt Martin Penfold Beind

Lynn Tops Springfield 5 to 0 as Porter delivers key homer

Powers faltered in the sixth as Lynn capitalized with four runs and a two on base homer by Porter. Carroll was ejected for striking umpire Ennis with his glove. Williams allowed six hits in nine innings while Powers yielded 14 hits and four runs in 9 2 3 innings. Umpire Ennis. Time 48 minutes.

Springfield Powers Porterith Lynn Carroll Ennis Gleason Orcutt DeNeville Orter Kenary Porter Neville Prysock Grieve Sharpe Hamond Flynn Williams Wlliams

New Haven Beats Lawrence Twice in Doubleheader 3-0 and 5-4

Timely hitting backed by strong pitching as New Haven shut out Lawrence 3-0 in the first game with Bressler fanning nine and allowing two hits. In the second game Lawrence scored late but New Haven held on 5-4, with Reed, Miller, and Nye among the run scorers and Miller homering for New Haven.

New Haven Conn Lawrence Bressler A.B. Nutter Nell Nard O Nye Reed Howard Miller Mahoney W’ward Ost Gren O Whalen Kiernan Courtney Nye Ostergren Pennington Bresssler

Vatlin Meets Gerard in Semi Final Bout Tomorrow Night

Tony Vatlin faces Al Gerard in a two six round semi final at the Commercial A. venue. Vatlin brings experience while Gerard is noted for speed and toughness and has studied Vatlin’s style in past encounters. The match promises close action.

Tony Vatlin al Gerard Tony Gerard Vatlin

Sarah Adams Promotes Old Fashioned Five O'Clock Suppers

Sarah Adams is highlighted as the best woman to plan a dinner in New England. Her article on Old Fashioned Five O'Clock Family Suppers is set to appear in next Sunday's Post.

Sarah Adams New England

Yankees Beat Tigers 5 to 2 in 1910s Style Shakeup

New York edges Detroit 5 2 after manager Donovan repositions Magee to second base and Mullin to right field. Shawkey hurled a solid game, Cobb had three of Detroit eight hits, and six Yankee hits produced four runs in the third inning.

New York Donovan Magee Mullin Detroit Yankees James Shawkey Cobb

New Twin Six Packs Packard’s Popularity in Boston

The new Packard Twin Six becomes the company’s most popular model as Frank E. Wing demonstrates a luxurious Mormon limousine at Packard salesrooms in Boston 1089 Commonwealth Avenue. Cadillac’s Earle Howard returns to Detroit after two weeks on the South Shore. Dorris Motor’s W L Burgess registers at Copley Plaza. Peerless appoints P S McKinney as Maine New Hampshire distributor with headquarters in Manchester New Hampshire.

Packard Motor Car Company Boston Packard Commonwealth Avenue Earle €. Howard Cadillac Automobile Company South Shore Detroit P. S. McKinney Peerless Organization Maine New Hampshire Manchester N. H

Worcester Beats Bridgeport 7 5 in Tough Labor Day Tilt

Sacrifice hits and errors decide Worcester's 7 to 5 win over Bridgeport as McGinley exits after fifth, Van Dyke relieves and holds in the late innings. Worcester tally includes eighth inning runs on one hit one error and a passed ball.

Worcester Bridgeport McGinley van Dyke A.E Warner Fewster Mosher Prior Ssi Scottas Mulkenan Hork'mer Maloney Strands Blake Duggan Briggs Baker Mulvenan Potterger Tyler Gardella Deininger Mulrenan Muirenan

Leonard Pitches 4 to 6 Shutout

The Red Sox defeated the Browns 6 to 4 to gain ground. The standout was Boston pitcher Leonard whose brilliant performance dominated the game.

Leonard Red Sox Browns Boston

Leonard Delivers No-Hit Game For Boston Red Sox

Leonard stifled the Browns in a nine inning gem as Hooper and Lewis chased down drives and Carrigan guided the defense. Boston’s attack, led by Walker Gardner and an aggressive defense, broke through late to seal a 1-0 victory. The left-hander’s gem featured sharp fielding, timely hits, and strategic managing behind the plate by Carrigan.

George Foster New York Joe Push Athletics Leonard Browns Sisler Pratt Shotton Marsans Severeid Austin Red Sox St. Louis Hooper Lewis Scott Boston Duffy Lewis Larry Gardner Dutch Bill Carrigan Thomas Cady Carriagan Bill Jack Barry Walker Tillie Weisman Gainer Lavan Miller Ward Miller McNally Feld Gardner Carrigan Larry Rumler Tobin Hartley

Senators Beat Indians 3 to 1 in Washington game

Washington defeated Cleveland 3 1 in the August 30 game. Gallia gave up eight hits and two earned runs while Coombs and Coveleskie allowed one run combined. Henry and Smith had two-base hits, Graney and Stolen Bases by Turner and Roth noted. double plays and substitutions listed. Umpires Nallin and Dineen. Time 1h 55m.

Hartford Conn New London Smith Trautman McDonald Becker Weiser Marhefke Rodriguez Whitehouse Odell Keegan Zimmerman Brickley Crowther Dowd Marhefka Reiger Waters Peckinpaugh Burns Oldring Pipp James Boland Cunningham Shawkey O’loughlin Evans Washington Cleveland Gallia Coombe Covelesikie Coumbe Coveleskie cRan Coleman Henry Graney Turner Roth Chapman Speaker Gandil Strickett Nallin Dineen Chicago AB. R A. Leibold Ee Weaver Sen Eee Collins Maraate Jackson Eres Ness Pelech Lovin Cas von Kolnitz Schalk Sseseeee Faber Disaereree Philadelphia AB. Ag A. E Witt Ereeeeer Walsh Grimm Ae Wein Sheehan Myers Schang Faber Chill Connolly

Good Bouts Carded for Augusta Meet

The Augusta Maine program on Labor Day features a 12 round main bout between Young Britt and Dan McCormack along with two six rounders and two prelims. In the semi final Barney Snyder of Boston will tackle Joe Magee of New Bedford. The scheduled Myers versus Ah Chung match was scratched due to Ah Chung not showing, and Myers will appear later for the Augusta club.

Young Britt Dan McCormack Augusta Labor Day Barney Snyder Boston Joe Magee New Bedford Britt Billy Myers Harry Ah Chung Berlin N. H Myers

White Sox tie Athletics 7 8th inning rally falls short

Philadelphia game notes Chicago White Sox tied the Athletics 7 to 3 with a late rally. Von Kolnitz delivered three singles and three RBIs for Chicago while Faber dominated until a four inning third.

Philadelphia Chicago Faber von Kolnitz

McCarthy Named Boston Rep for Maine Clubs in Boxing

Joe McCarthy of South Boston, head of New England’s largest boxing stable, is named Boston representative for clubs in Lewiston Bangor Gardiner and Augusta. The move promises strong fall and winter boxing in these cities. Efforts seek a Fleming versus Wilson bout in Lewiston or Augusta with Wilson offering Fleming a five pound weight advantage, but Fleming remains reluctant.

Joe McCarthy South Boston New England Boston Lewiston Bangor Gardiner Augusta Bill Fleming Johnny Wilson Wilson Fleming Bill

Baseball doubleheader results and a shortened game

Buffalo defeated Newark 7 to 6 in the first game. Toronto beat Richmond 10 to 1. In the second game Toronto won 4 to 2 over Richmond. Providence topped Rochester 3 to 0 in six innings.

Buffalo Newark Toronto Richmond Providence Rochester

Extra heats at Waterville Central Maine Fair racing

At Waterville Maine on August 30 during the Central Maine Fair the second day featured spirited races. The 2:35 pace continued from yesterday with Bend Peter Pan challenging Gilbert Todd in the 2:21 trot while Remiss led the 2:24 class and Barros, winner of the 2:20 trot, showed only a stiff workout.

Waterville Ben Q B. G Kempton Wee Eeee Sir Fisher-Evans Furbush-Holmes Kay Johnson Rchardson Barros Bingara Walker Bon Ami B. m Waite Des Lucky Clover Fox Kohl McBeth Burrill King Richard B. S Kelley Benda Hayden Arrow Bell Br. m Richardson Mako Forbes Br. S Jarvis Roderick Remiss Blx. m Bel Vassar C Re. G Wescott Peru Binsen Simmons Lucinda Petey Mattle Fisher Gilbert Todd Todd

Unclear Race Notation Produces Odds and Times

Fragmentary entry lists horses or jockeys Peter Pan Ralph Wilkes Nancy Forbes Barney C with times around 2 18s to 2 20s. No clear event or outcome discernible from the garbled text.

Peter Pan Ryder Ralph FF. Wilkes, Jr Sropuarier Maire ES

Madonna and Seres Win Out in 50 Mile Motorrace

Vincent Madonna and Georges Seres defeated Clarence Carman and George Wiley by six laps in the 50 mile team race at the Revere tract last night. Carman led early but faded as the winning team surged ahead. Ned Chandler won the five mile professional event with a late sprint, narrowly beating Paul Suter and Tim Sullivan. Fred McKenzie led the one mile amateur race, while S Williams won the half mile professional sprint.

Vincent Madonna Georges Seres Clarence Carman George Wiley Revere Carman Ned Chandler Paul Suter Tim Sullivan Fred McKenzie S. Williams

Mack Trades Walsh for Catcher Haley

Philadelphia manager Mack announces Walsh released to Boston and Haley acquired from Buffalo, part payment in the deal with the Boston club holding an interest in the Buffalo organization United States baseball news notes the Washington, Philadelphia, and Boston clubs involved in the multi team exchange.

Philadelphia Mack Philadelphia Americans Walsh Boston Red Sox Haley Athletics Buffalo Boston

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