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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
7
Southern Association results show Birmingham edges Atlanta 4 3 while Chattanooga defeats Little Rock 9 2 and Memphis overwhelms Nashville 15 0. J Paul Toledo-Rain noted in weather update.
In 11 innings Buffalo beat Newark 2 to 1 while Rochester defeated Providence 4 to 3. Baltimore routed Toronto 9 to 7 and Montreal triumphed over Richmond 5 to 4.
American League games feature Washington at Boston, Philadelphia at New York, Detroit at Chicago, and St. Louis at Cleveland. National League has Boston at Brooklyn, New York at Philadelphia, and Chicago at St. Louis. Eastern League lists Lawrence at Hartford, Portland at New London, Springfield at New Haven, and Worcester at Bridgeport.
A wartime appeal urges donors to support Red Cross aid for servicemen in trenches, highlighting care for injured or ill soldiers and urging family contributions to sustain relief efforts.
A wartime appeal urges sending C. C. A. cigars to British Tommies in the trenches. It argues that a first class smoke from a fragrant box would strengthen bonds across the seas more than any treaty.
The Red Sox split a two game set with the Washington Senators. In the opener Foster's control faded early leading to a 4 0 loss. In the nightcap Boston rallied with a deft squeeze bunt by Duffy Lewis and clutch hits to win 4 3 behind Pennock and Gardner’s eighth inning triple.
Henley-Kimball Company, distributors for Hudson Super-Sixes, now handles Maxwell in western Maine and Worcester County. Maine district HQ will be at Portland branch, Worcester County HQ at Worcester branch. Deal closed yesterday by Hoover Holton, Maxwell Motor Company New England wholesale manager.
The Red Cross urges public readiness and participation to ensure a successful relief effort. Citizens are asked to prepare and contribute as part of a coordinated community response.
Charley Herzog hints at quitting the Giants while Buck stays aligned with his own interests. If Johnny McGraw departs, who would best fill his shoes, the Cantaloupe Farmer? Chick Simler and Georgetown’s Charley Cox show patriotic activity as Griff sends unused balls to soldiers. Babe Ruth watched the Sox-Washington game from the stands. Alonzo Stagg becomes army athletic director. Minor leaguers may bloom in the big leagues, Fabrique of Brooklyn shows early promise.
The report notes Durrexs has been released to Toledo with no timeline for a return. A potential meeting with Benny Leonard hinges on Willie Jackson’s title bid over Johnny Dundee next Friday. The Fourth of July track on Boston Common directed by E. E. Babb will feature soldier and civilian races, but Boy Scout events are missing.
Walter Johnson has played with Washington since 1907. He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 200 pounds. A debate asks if tall or short sprinters perform better. evidence suggests an even split, with some favoring the shorter athlete for speed.
Lawrence wins a 14 inning game at Hartford 5 to 4 after bases loaded in the sixth. Trautman weakens in the 14th and Purcell closes. Head, Canavan, Press and Trautman hold the line as Hartford threats collapse in final frames.
New Haven edged Springfield 1 to 0 in 13 innings as Nutter's single drove in the lone run with two out in the 15th. Wood of Springfield held New Haven to three hits over 12 2-3 innings while walking 10. Nutter stole bases three times and Weidel hit a two-base hit for New Haven.
In New London on June 25 Portland edged the locals 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Hayden drove in the lone run with Burns’ double to third as Crum allowed ten hits while Plitt held a clear edge. Dowd Beatty and Downey highlighted the foes with defensive plays and the game featured tight baserunning throughout.
To win the war, the army must be physically fit. The Red Cross urges public help to bolster fitness programs and support soldiers through health services and welfare work.
Dodgers defense and steady hitting toppled the Braves 3 2 and 4 2 as Marquard and Cheney stifled Boston. Stengel’s ejection sparked a bencheside flare while Olson, Massey and Wheat drove the Dodgers to key runs in both games.
Brooklyn scored first with a 8 2 win over Boston as Olson and Stengel led the offense. Massey Kenetchy Wheat and Smith highlighted the scoring with multiple hits and RBIs, while Rudolph and Marquard pitched for Boston and Brooklyn respectively.
Phillies defeat New York 2 0 to move into first in the race as Rixey throws a four hitter with no NY baserunner past first. Anderson held until the ninth when Philadelphia added two unearned runs with five hits and a sacrifice. Burns made a spectacular diving catch and Luders drives in two runs for the Phillies.
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