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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1917
Page
6
St Louis Browns blank Boston 2 to 0 behind Davenport's strong pitching and sharp defense. Boston mustered only two safeties, while Foster pitched well for the Browns with solid support from Thomas. Hooper provided Boston's only extra-base hit in the sixth. Gardner added a ninth-inning single.
In a 9 inning tilt, Boston falls 2 to 1 as Sisler drives in a run and Pratt latches two base hits. Foster and Davenport dominate on the mound with 4 walks apiece and 9 strikeouts between them. Babe Ruth bats as a pinch hitter in the seventh but fails to deliver.
The Brooklyn National League club sold James D. Smith a utility infielder to the St. Louis Nationals under waiver rules on July 16.
Flynn homered and drove in the go ahead run in the 12th inning after Daley doubled to set up a 5 to 4 Lawrence victory over Hartford. Kane, Daley, Flynn, Gaston, Carroll and Breen produced multiple hits as Lawrence rallied in the late innings.
New London defeated Portland 6 to 1 in a 15 inning game. New London scored five runs in the 15th after Portland missed chances to retire the side. Crum and Durning pitched. none of New London runs were earned.
Members of the Sons of St. George and the St. George groups invite the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association to collect for the dependents of guardsmen at the St. George outing and field day in Caledonian Grove next Saturday. The groups have supported English soldiers and families during the war and now aid American soldiers' dependents as well.
Friday night boxing at the Commercial A C features a main bout between Victor Dahl and George Robinson, with a prior Robinson loss cited as motivation. Featherweight preliminaries include Billy Murphy versus Louie Leonard and Joe Stanton against Tommy Shea, while Shadow Connolly faces Billy Hughes in a six round curtain-raiser.
Revere cycle track to host the One Hour Brassard race tomorrow night with riders Wiley Carman Herbert and Madonna starting. To curb cheating and padding complaints pace makers will wear tights instead of leather suits under manager Butler as enforcement measure.
Several members of the Lexington Golf Club plan to compete in the three day open tournament starting next Thursday at the Winchester Country Club. Proceeds will be donated to the Massachusetts Golf Association ambulance fund.
In a tightly contested nine inning game New Haven pitchers Parker Weaver and Powers each allowed eight runs while mounding relief kept it close. Nutter Stimpson and King led the attack with multi base hits and stolen bases while Ball and Stimpson added scoring threats. Umpire Connolly oversaw a lengthy 58 minute affair with Whalen Miller and Shannon contributing as catalysts.
Citizens' committee circulates petitions to purchase a combined automobile and ambulance for police use in Winthrop. The drive follows a recent Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn railroad accident with multiple injuries and no local ambulance. Signatures mounted as the petition nears completion for town meeting action.
The driver W W Wiley of 875 Huntington Ave Boston loses control after a dragon fly on the floor frightens him. The car dashes over a culvert and hits a telegraph pole. Wiley unhurt. Eugene McCarthy 12 of Charlestown is cut from windshield impact and treated at Salem Hospital. Vehicle damaged and pole knocked out of plumb. Slow speed kept injury to a minimum.
Boston faces St Louis and New York travels to Cleveland in American games. Philadelphia plays Detroit while Washington meets Chicago. National slate has Pittsburgh at Boston St Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at New York. Eastern games include Hartford at Portland and New London at Lawrence plus New Haven at Worcester and Bridgeport at Springfield.
The famed Meistersingers stage a seven day, twelve performance engagement at Keith's venue highlighting a concentrated showcase by a renowned choir.
Mary Pickford stars in Poor Little Rich Girl as the Bowdoin Square Theatre features this week with the famous actress in a leading role.
A feature at the St James Theatre includes the act titled Small Town Ground Opry Co. The item highlights local flavor and a regional entertainment lineup at the venue.
Two excellent feature photo plays may be seen at the Park Theatre this week. The program promises entertaining cinema with colorful performances and engaging plots for local moviegoers.
The program features The Suffragette Girls as the marquee item and draws attention to their appearance, signaling a focus on women's empowerment acts within the event lineup.
The piece notes Francis Ouimet as Western amateur champion per the Western Golf Association while the USGA calls him pro. It highlights St Louis merchants backing national AAU track events, scheduling junior seniors and relays, and mentions Bud Goodwin’s swim slogan. It also covers Caledonian race prep and sun field woes for visiting teams.
Boston plans a July 25 return hosting the St Louis team. Caledonian handicap road race starts at the State House traveling Beacon Street, Massachusetts avenue, and several city streets to Forest Hills square over about 13.5 miles. National athletic entries for St Louis championships go to Fred Rubien in New York.
Cleveland benefits from two Baker errors producing three runs to defeat the Yankees 3 to 2. New York outbatted the Indians but Roth and Graney throws cut off scoring. Bagby held New York to nine hits in nine innings.
Seventeen members of the Marblehead aviation squadron visited Salisbury for an evening hosted by Thomas MacDowell at Dr. J. MacWater's summer home. The group plans to sail for France next week.
Carlyle Blackwell headlined the feature film Price of Pride shown at the Scollay Square Olympia yesterday, drawing attention from local cinemagoers.
The Modern Theatre continues its run of Civilization with a second Boston engagement, drawing audiences to the current performances and sustaining strong local interest in the production.
Elmer Leifer outfielder and pitcher with Butte Northwestern league club is sold to the New York Americans and will report in the spring.
The show At Night on Broadway began a seven day engagement yesterday at the Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre. City critics note a lively cast and bright production numbers.
The Palm Garden cabaret at Paragon Park features an aquatic act titled Neptune's Dream performed by a cast of 12 dancers.
The Lancaster Theatre this week presents The Silent Lie starring Mariam Cooper in a featured screening.
A day trip by boat offers carefree travel with comfort and safety, sailing 100 miles to Provincetown and back.
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