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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
14
The article mocks college players rushing to major leagues without minor league tries. It highlights a competition between George Stallings Braves and Pat Moran Phillies for the second berth. It notes the value of the school of hard knocks and predicts locals may prevail in the final showdown.
Regulars at Sox Park discuss Yale and Harvard athletes and Big League figures. Joe Lannin’s team takes focus as Buck Herzog contemplates managerial dreams. Harvey Cohn to coach Indiana athletes while Colby success signals Western college strength. Saturday events at Walpole street grounds and Russell Field are set to draw local talent plus Old Time Athletes in Holliston.
The letter discusses reservations for the Holliston outing with Lynn and Natick attendees, questions Dan Kelly and Teschner times for the 100 yards, and requests the scores of Cleveland vs Boston games. It notes Kelly not officially 9 2-5 and Teschner's Harvard Yale time at 9 4-5, plus a Boston win 5 1 over Cleveland 6 2 in a later game.
In Pittsburg, July 11, the Pirates beat the Braves 3-2 as a wild eighth inning pitch by Jess Barnes handed Pittsburgh the go ahead. Tom Hughes faltered in the heat, and Farmer and Wilson hit key triples while Costello’s pinch single aided the comeback. Joe Schultz was knocked unconscious by a Hughes curve, and umpiring amid the heat drew protests.
Lexington and Belmont High Schools have made up their differences after severing athletic relations years ago due to a baseball game dispute. They will face each other in football this fall for the first time since the break.
Huntsman Charles Morris announced that the Middlesex Hunt of Lincoln will hold no hunts until the end of August. In September through December the hunt plans for many lively chases after the fox under master Alexander Higginson.
A Sunday Post tease promises a feature where a renowned Lady Bountiful gives the boys a lesson in lasting manners, an event readers are urged to see in the next issue.
A tire specialist promotes Delion Tires as reliable under the direct supervision of John E Thropp Sons Co. Friends tested the product and report uniform satisfaction with service efficiency and mileage.
Detroit beat Washington 4 to 3 in the opener while Washington captured the nightcap 3 to 1. Gallia and Dauss exited early in the first game, both teams slugging. Johnson pitched the second game with little trouble as Detroit tallied runs in one inning off Boland to clinch the win.
Calendar details July 12 as the 194th day of the year with tides and astronomical data. A fleet of vessels including 15 groundfish trawlers and several other ships delivered large hauls of haddock, swordfish, mackerel, and halibut to Boston. Bananas from Jamaica aboard the San Mateo set cargo records, while fuel oil and coal shipments arrived for distribution. Four liners sailed for Europe carrying freight worth millions, with oats, wheat, lumber, and meat among cargoes.
Anthony Contenti age 19 drowned at 6 30 pm while learning to swim with water wings in Weston Pond. The strap on the aid broke. bystanders pulled the body from the water and authorities were notified.
A compilation lists numerous United States ships and tugs, including Kanawha Kennedy Port Arthur Ozark Pinney San Mateo Robbins Jamaica n porte Prince George Simms Yarmouth N.B. and many others sailing or docked along Eastport Portland Nantucket Norfolk Boston and Maine ports. It notes coastguard cutter Gresham and Ranger cruising plus several foreign steamers and barge tows in service or heading to Portland Newport News and Philadelphia.
The Genuine Cunningham Silver Arch Support is a silver plate riveted to the sole. It is scientifically shaped by foot specialists to strengthen the entire shoe and deliver perfect results, with an illustration showing how to identify shoes equipped with it.
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