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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
6
Darkness and late defensive plays delayed Boston as Ringling Johnson held the Red Sox to seven hits. Joe Dugan’s 10th inning miscue and a lighting delay forced a suspended score with Boston and Philadelphia tied at one, prompting a doubleheader.
The Lexington and Fast Lexington playgrounds hosted a full day event at the Lexington Athletic Field with a morning field and track meet for boys and girls and an afternoon swimming meet. Over 25 children who learned to swim this summer will receive certificates today.
Nashville defeats Little Rock 4 to 2 in the second game while Atlanta leads Birmingham 3 to 2 and Memphis falls to Chattanooga 5 to 6 in the first game.
National and regional games listed include Boston vs Philadelphia New York vs Brooklyn St Louis vs Pittsburg Chicago vs Cincinnati and Eastern pairings Hartford New Haven New London Bridgeport Lawrence Springfield Portland Worcester with Philadelphia Boston and others noted.
The Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington He ehts revealed fall events list for September and October. The schedule features double bills on Labor Day and Columbus Day with special prizes for the season trophy winner and top gross and net scorers.
Eddie Cicotte earned his 21st win as Chicago beat St Louis 8 to 4 in a game marked by erratic defense and crowding the ball by the Browns. Chicago scored six in the second inning on a sequence of walks, hit batters, and miscues despite only two hits.
Detroit defeats Cleveland 4 to 3 in 11 innings after late scoring. Boland and Klepfer held, errors produced all runs through 10. Detroit bats in 11th include a double sacrifice and single to win. Cleveland fails to score despite bases loaded in 10th.
Cyclists from the Boston Bicycle Club will hold its annual Wheel About the Hub starting at 10 oclock Friday September 14 from Warren street and Walnut avenue Roxbury. The run continues through Saturday with details available from secretary Augustus Nickerson Congress street Boston.
Johnny McGraw faces a $1000 fine and reprimand from NL directors for interview conduct. Jess Willard seeks to promote and contend for a world heavyweight title with Tex Rickard backing. Dave Morey dubbed Iron Man leads Martha's Vineyard with 14 straight wins, six shutouts, one no hit no run. Oak Bluffs Marathon selections include De Mar Henigan Ful ler Linger and Grady. George Brown and Frank Mc Grath to accompany. Comiskey’s team underlines season pressure while Fenway Park lags in form.
The report highlights Billy Hayes in BA A colors and Ted Kid Lewis facing Mike O Dowd in St Louis as part of upcoming championships. Johnston notes O Dowd could prove useful later when fights slow.
The central board of football officials will skip its fall interpretation meeting and instead appoint game officials for college football. Questioned is Cooper of the Pirates if he is left or right handed. A asserts Bob Simpson uses an original hurdling style, possibly unique to him, though Alvin Kraenzlein’s near identical method revolutionized hurdling. Also seeking details on the colors of the world championship baseball pennant, described as a blue flag with a gold border and white lettering.
The executive committee of the NEAR Association will meet at the Union Boat Club this evening at 8:30 to finalize arrangements for the Labor Day regatta.
George Crittenden of Chandler Motors tours the Mohawk Valley while Conrad Smith of Bryant G Smith & Sons speeds NY to Boston. Ralph Coburn joins Becker Stutz. Dc Hillman of Fulton Motor Truck tours New England. Captain Renwick of A and A uses an armored Murray car for France duty.
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