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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1916

Page

13

Senators Defeat World Champions and Take First in League

Washington reports the Senators defeated the Boston Red Sox 5 to 3 as Babe Ruth’s wild pitching and defensive lapses opened the door for John Henry and the Griffmen. Leonard relieved Ruth in the eighth. Henry’s double and McBride, Harper, and Morgan singles produced three runs for the Senators. Gardner, Barry, and Scott starred for Boston with solid defense and timely hits. Ruth walked nine and allowed five earned runs in 7 1/8 innings.

Senators Washington, D. C Babe Ruth Red Sox Ruth John Henry Griffmen Leonard Gardner Barry Scott Boston Sox Milan Senator Janvrin Gardaner Lewis Morgan Harper Hooper Foster Shanks Agnew Rondeau Henriksen McBride Tfoster Henry Williams Judge Thomas Carrigan Washington Bos Connolly Owens Rene Sue Sen AB. R Ge Henriksen

Boston College Beats Georgetown 8–4 on Alumni Field

Boston College secured its third straight win by defeating Georgetown University 8 to 4 at Alumni Field Newton. Georgetown scored all their runs in the seventh and ninth innings, while BC kept the visitors mostly quiet until late rallies.

Boston College Georgetown University Alumni Field Newton Washington

Ruth Struggles as Red Sox Overcome Ruthless Eighth

Detroit and New York losses set up a winner take lead. Ruth faced nine runners, allowing four to cross. he walked three and gave up four consecutive singles in one inning. Red Sox fielding and a burst of hitting moved them ahead before Ruth faltered in the eighth, while the Senators failed to capitalize on his poor showing.

Detroit New York Ruth Red Sox Senators

Quincy Cigars Aim at Boston Smokers

Smokers gather in groups and families favor Quincy cigars. Cliques in clubs and many Boston firms stock Quincy boxes. The brand rises in popularity as more are bought daily. They cost 10 cents each or three for 25 cents.

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Boston College Defeats Georgetown in Lopsided Contest

Boston College opened strong after Georgetown, scoring early and adding two runs in the fourth and eighth frames. Dee and FitzGerald contributed key plays, McCarthy and Cusick stole bases and Gildea made sharp throws at crucial moments. Georgetown fought back with three ninth inning runs but BC held on for the win.

Maroon and Gold Georgetown Whalley Gildea Dee Regan Mitchell Boston College Fitzgerald McCarthy Cusick Cuff Cote Breslin Halloran Flynn Titzgerald Cusack Cass Hagar Weis I'lynn Finnegan Felix Talbot

Philadelphia Defeats Yankees Four Two in Early Inning Win

Philadelphia beat New York 4 to 2, aided by early inning hits and earned runs. Struck out totals were Russell three and Bush five as the Phillies capitalized on Yankees errors and timely hitting.

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Williams sent to Spokane as Cincinnati trims roster

Cincinnati Nationals released outfielder Kenneth Williams to return to the Spokane club to meet the 21 man roster limit. Williams had been acquired from Spokane under an optional agreement and was brought to Cincinnati to fit the roster quota.

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Captain Baldwin sidelined a week with finger split

Captain Baldwin of the Volkman School baseball team will miss at least seven days after splitting a finger on his right hand during a practice game.

Captain Baldwin Volkman School

Welsh to retire and St Paul prodigy eyed by Glover

The article notes Freddie Welsh plans retirement on July 7 amid talk of a St Paul phenom challenging Mike Glover. It also covers Willie Beecher vs Johnnie Harvey in a billed Armory bout and Tommy Keane shaping Babe White for Syracuse. Ted Meredith’s Penn relay splits highlight a strong indoor season return.

Mike Glover Mike O'Dowd Mike Peninsula Fame St. Paul Freddie Welsh Freddie Welsh Willie Beecher Johnnie Harvey Ted Meredith Penn Meredith Tommy Keane Syracuse Babe White White Dartmouth Franklin Field

Dodgers Beat Giants 8 to 5 in New York

Brooklyn defeats New York 8 to 5 as Stengel hits a third inning homer with two on. Nap Rucker allows multiple hits before leaving for Coombs in the fourth. It marks New York’s eighth straight loss and Giants m anager McGraw releases outfielder Merwin Jacobson to Rochester IL.

Stengel Brooklyn Palermo Nap Rucker Coombs New York McGraw Giants Merwin Jacobson Rochester

New Boston Card to Feature Fresh Mat Stars Next Monday

Four matches set under catch as catch can rules in Mechanics Building with several newcomers making Boston debuts. Joe Rogers the American Apollo, a 6 ft 8 in 230 pound giant, headlines alongside Jim Losson, Harry LeMarr, Karl Lemle, Cyclone Burns, Hevumppa, and Frank Leavitt. Promoter Tuohey awaits contract for a world famous headliner.

Acatch Mechanics' Building Boston Joe Rogers Apollo Rogers Jim Losson Harry LeMarr West Karl Lemle Cyclone Burns Hevumppa Frank Leavitt Tuohey

Free booklet offers club recipes for mixed drinks

A promotional note advertises a Free booklet of famous club recipes for mixed drinks. It references a non refillable bottle program and provides an address at Wilson, 319 Fifth Ave. New York.

Wilson Fifth Ave N. Y

Local baseball and handball notes from South Boston and Philadelphia

Baseballer team from South Boston is free for Saturday May 6 and open to meet any strong State opponents. Contact A C Routhier, 252 A Street, for details. Handballers Frank Henneberry and James Davey seek the championship. reach Davey via C F Hovey, 338 Summer Street. Niehoff from Philadelphia came from Cincinnati and hit .238 last year. Speaker did not train at Hot Springs with the Red Sox. Joe Wood did not appear. Ray Collins is farming in Vermont.

National Machine & Tool Company South Boston A. C. Routhier Frank Henneberry James Davey Davey C. F. Hovey Summer Street City Niehoff Philadelphia Cincinnati Speaker Red Sox Hot Springs Cleveland Joe Wood Ray Collins Sox Wood Collins Vermont

Harvard Makes Cut in Golfing Squad

Harvard's varsity golf squad has been reduced to twelve contenders with one more cut planned before final selection. The survivors include F. Amor y, THiganan, C.S. Clark s af FR, Devereux, H. Goodspeed, J. C. Heyburn, J. W. Hubbell, W. P. Hunt, J. H. Hutch ins, IX. Holt, G. H. Wissell, George A. McCook and J. IT. Wylde. Matches for the college championship will begin May 8.

Harvard F. T. Amory Thiganan C.S Clarks Af FR. Devereux H. Goodspeed J. C. Heyburn J. W. Hubbell W. P. Hunt J. .H. Hutchins IX. Holt G. H. Iwissell George A. McCook J. IT. Wylde

Everett Wins 3-1 Victory Over Somerville High

Everett High defeated Somerville High 3 to 1 yesterday afternoon in a Suburban League game. Tom McGrath pitched his second game in three days allowing three singles while his teammates could push across only one run.

Tom McGrath Somerville High Everett High Everett

Everett Beats Somerville in Narrow Pitcher Duel

Everett snaps Somerville in a tense game as Fitzgerald drives in three runs and Downey's miscue aids Everett. Somerville's only tally comes when Bigley scores after a Keating double, but a double play ends further threats. Green, Forshaw, and Fitzgerald contribute key hits and the crowd of about 500 watches a low scoring affair.

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School Games Today Across City Leagues and Matches

A full slate of school games is listed across Boston and nearby towns. English faces Mechanic Arts at Brighton while Latin plays Brookline. Commerce meets St John's Prep at Danvers. Noble faces Alumni at Dexter. Charlestown visits Brighton. West Roxbury competes at South Boston. Arlington visits Lexington. B C High plays Concord. Whitman hosts Braintree. Brockton battles Bridgewater Normal. Lynn Classical meets Newburyport. St Marys Academy vs St Johns in Worcester. Harvard 2d clash with Dowell Textile at Soldiers Field.

Mechanic Arts Brighton Boston Brookline Commerce St. John’s Prep Danvers Hingham Woburn Noble Alumni Dexter Wield Charlestown Newburyport Stone Tech Chestnut Hill St. Mary's Academy St. John’s Worcester Randolph North Easton Dowell Textile Harvard 2d Soldiers Field Abington Weymouth

Yale Rowing Shifts Varsity to Housatonic Camp

In Derby Connecticut on May 1 Yale University announces the varsity crew will move from New Haven to a training camp on the Housatonic for daily drills marking a historic shift. Previously, the closest move was two decades earlier when Bob Cook led a Philadelphia practice session. Jesse P. Guilford, former schoolboy star and ex Granite State golf champion, won the Wollaston Golf Club spring meeting final over A. H. Goodale by 2-1.

Derby Conn Yale New Haven Philadelphia Bob Cook Jesse P. Guilford Granite State Wollaston Golf Club A. H. Goodale Wollaston

Temporary boat house erected for Housatonic regatta training

Oarsmen shelter shells below the city on the Housatonic River and will row daily until reaching New London around June 1 to finish training for their Starvard regatta. The main objection heard was sewage objection near the course start. Coach Guy Nickalls said squad changes may come soon, with Hyatt expected to be tried as varsity stroke replacing Tarriman who is a bit heavy.

Housatonic New London Starvard Guy Nickalls University of Pennsylvania Hyatt Tarriman

Malden Beats Rindge Tech 7 to 6 In Hard-Hitting Affair

Malden High edged Rindge Tech 7 to 6 in a tightly played afternoon game. star Jere Murphy collected three hits for five bases and seven assists. Attendance was about 200 as Dan Morgan announced plans for Al Reich’s recovery.

Malden High Rindge ‘Tech Malden Jere Murphy Dartmouth

Guilford Edges Goodale In Class Golf Match At Wollaston

Guilford takes a three up lead after a fast start and holds on despite Goodale’s flashes. Key moments include a late win at the seventh, a tough finish with halved holes and a six foot miss at the 11th that left Goodale dormie two down before Guilford clinched on the 18th.

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