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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
6
The article notes the Braves pushing to settle their claim to pitcher Scott Perry amid league controversy. It hints at potential friction between the two major leagues and forecasts a decisive outcome depending on the talks.
The National Commission and minor leagues affirm Perry belongs to the Braves despite Ban Johnson's rejection of the ruling. Connie Mack holds Perry for now while Stallings shifts to a firm stance. The Braves face the St Louis Cardinals in a holiday doubleheader with Fillingim and Nehf slated to pitch.
A holiday boxing program at the Douglas ACC Chelsea offers four rounds of bouts headlined by two 10 round matches. Tommy Shea of New Haven faces Johnny Buckley of South Boston, while Billy Carney of New Bedford fights Dave Powers of Malden. Other splits include Bobby Dyson of New Bedford versus Charley Kid Mitchell of Braintree, with two six round preliminaries Kid Houck stepping in for Kid Leonard against Steve Roberts, and Kid Bruno of East Boston versus Frank Chaney of Revere.
Walter Hapgood extends an invitation to newsboys to attend the morning game if they bring their school committee badge.
The Concord Rifle Club will hold a holiday shoot over its range at Bristol Hill this forenoon.
Aleck Ferguson earned his ninth win with a complete game shutout as Bridgeport defeated Worcester 6 to 0. Worcester managed only one hit, a third inning single by McDermott, while Bridgeport piled up 6 runs with key contributions from Laf Brackett Grimes and Yim.
Planters of New London defeated Waterbury 9 to 0 in a rapid contest. Freddie Reiger pitched strongly for Waterbury with key fielding errors by Waterbury and several timely hits by New London players led to the decisive score. Oakes Wendell and O'Rourke produced multiple hits for New London while Woodburn and Miner split pitching duties for Waterbury.
New Haven defeated Springfield 1 0 in a pitching duel. Ball and Teld delivered timely singles while Webb miscues helped produce the lone run. Watson kept Springfield hitless until the ninth, with Lenahan being batted for in the ninth and fielding errors by Miller Webb and Lenahan.
At the conference championships Drake University star Howard Drew won the 100 and 220 yard dashes against top middle Western fields. He clocked 10.0 seconds in the 100 and 22.25 in the 220, confirming his high sprinting standard after 13 years of competition. Born in Lexington Virginia on June 28 1890 Drew has repeatedly fallen but returned with record performances.
Arlington High School baseball teams up with Woburn High for an afternoon game in the hospital field day program in Woburn. The feature contest showcases two local squads in a community event.
The Winthrop town team and Pumkin Island will meet this afternoon in Winthrop with Stewart pitching for Winthrop and Martin opposing him. The game time is scheduled for o clock.
Harvard University held its baccalaureate service in Appleton Chapel with a wartime focus. President Lowell addressed 98 graduates, one fifth in uniform, and spoke on faith, duty, and perseverance in war and life, citing biblical examples and the sacrifice of soldiers.
Yale University President Arthur T. Hadley urged graduates to pursue loftier ideals in government and national life. He warned against misdirected aims in Russia and Germany and urged readiness to defend beliefs even unto death, stressing leadership and a strengthened national soul.
General Electric of Lynn hosts a full day outing at Rockdale Park Peabody featuring track and field events with Dave Caldwell Jimmy Hennigan Earl Dudley and other stars. A baseball game between the William F Brophy and Commonwealth Pier teams plus a Fore River versus General Electric soccer match and a band concert will entertain attendees. Entries close with J P O'Brien at General Electric Lynn.
Jeremiah A. O'Leary president of the American Truth Society was captured near Sara Washington fifteen miles north of Portland after three shots were fired during a tense arrest by federal agents and a strong posse. He was being transported to New York under heavy guard following his May escape on seditious publication charges.
Federal officials acted quickly after a tenant at the chicken ranch revealed the fugitive’s identity. No county or state authorities were enlisted in the investigation.
Patrolman James F. Rogers stopped Joseph E. Bragger a 19 year old first class fire man in the U S navy after a four mile chase through a crowded boulevard from Everett to Revere Beach late yesterday. Bragger faced a license plate charge and police say the car was stolen from a Cranston Rhode Island garage. He was seized in civilian clothes with a woman from the Little building present.
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