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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
17
In Brooklyn tonight Frank Moran and Jack Dillon meet in a hard hitting 10 round bout. Moran is favored for the decision due to power and experience while Dillon could score a knockout in a lucky moment. The piece also notes college stars and Baseball mentions alongside boxing chatter.
Duffeys Sports turns the trick twice against the Stallings tribe in a decisive display of skill and teamwork. The game showcased strong offense and defense as Duffeys secured a clear victory.
The record notes Gunboat Smith has a 20 round decision over Frank Moran in San Francisco on December 27, 1911. The text also identifies Ernest Cutler Price as the real name of G F B Dillon, noting his Irish American extraction and that he used the name Dillon after Lou Dillon the trotter.
Chicago defeated Cleveland 5 to 1 in the lone game of the doubleheader, moving the White Sox ahead of the Indians. Fournier and Felsch delivered key triples while Coveleskie and Coumbe were touched at crucial moments. Russell pitched well for Chicago and Russell allowed seven hits in seven innings.
St Louis overcame a late Reds lead with a ninth inning rally to win 9 to 6. Hornsby fueled the comeback with two singles, two triples and a homer across five plate appearances, while Hersog and Betzel sparked key hits as Cincinnati miscues widened the gap.
St Louis defeated Detroit 5 to 3 to drop the Tigers into the second division. Plank held Detroit to five hits while Mitchell was knocked out after 2 1 3 innings as the locals plated all five runs.
Four of the remaining Villista bandits captured in the Columbus raid were removed from the penitentiary and sent to Deming to be hanged Friday on the same scaffold used June 9. One robber, José Rodriguez, escaped execution after his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment by Governor McDonald.
Washington defeats Boston 6 to 2 as Walter Johnson starts strong but is supported by a late rally. The Senators break through in the seventh with Mays on the mound, scoring six runs aided by costly Boston errors and key hits from Shanks Milan and Williams.
Heinie Wagner signs with the Red Sox and will serve as coach scout general utility man and board member of strategy. Manager Carrigan announced the move after Wagner left Hartford where he had been manager seeking a winning club.
George Wiley of Syracuse won the 25 mile paced race at Revere track last evening defeating Bobby Walthour of Atlanta by three laps and Leon Didier of Paris by one more mile. Time was 35 minutes 53 2-5 seconds. Ned Chandler of Boston won the pro race, beating Tim Sullivan of New Haven at the tape. Pinkie Turville won the 10 mile matched pace. Other events included handicaps won by William Upton and Dennis Connolly.
New York beats Philadelphia 9 to 7 in a game dominated by base stealing with nine stolen bases led by Gilhooley's four and Magee's two. Strunk hits a triple and three singles in four at bats as Keating Myers and Russell contribute on the mound. Umpires O Loughlin and Hildebrand. Time 1:65. Framingham and Mexico photos to appear in Sunday Post Pictorial Section.
Secretary Baker designates Major Douglas MacArthur on the general staff as official censor of army information. All reports on Mexican operations and border mobilization and mustering of National Guard units must pass through his hands.
Vicente J. Dominguez Argentine minister to Great Britain died in London after a career in the diplomatic service including time in Washington. He previously served in Argentina’s foreign affairs and represented the country abroad.
Portland defeated Lawrence 9 to 6 after seven unearned runs in the second inning. Mayberry started for Portland, with Durning relieving and not allowing a hit or run. Other scorers included Clemens Burns and Brown, while Mayberry Gilmore and Luyster pitched for their teams.
Worcester edged New Haven 2 to 1 in a tense 10th inning. Fewster ripped a three-base hit after an infield error to spark the rally, with Bressler allowing three hits total. Tyler left with a leg injury but remained in the game as Pottieger flashed a glove to prevent a homer with two aboard.
Springfield and Bridgeport clashed as Springfield triumphed 18 to 6. Hickey and Flynn led with home runs and multiple runs batted in, while Justin, Reiger, and Mulrannan shared pitching duties over seven innings.
Lyons allows three hits as Hartford defeats Lynn 2 to 0. Duggan drives in both runs with a fourth inning triple and Holmes and Reed singles plus a Zimmer frame. Spires named Hartford manager, replacing Heinie Wagner who was released.
Al Delmont trains hard for tomorrow night’s feature bout at the Commercial A C against Howard McRea. He has worked with Walter Butler Revere Terry Martin Providence and several other boxers to regain speed and confidence. Delmont plans to attack the top contenders if he wins. Jim McDonald Dorchester faces Jack Moore Jamaica Plain in a tough matchup.
Ruth Hichborn of Lexington and Jesse Guilford of Woodland repeated their victory in the Belmont Springs GC open mixed foursome tourney. They posted an 83 on the difficult course while net honors went to Mr and Mrs Paul L. Lewis of Winchester with 74.
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