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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1917
Page
7
Boston College defeated Penn State 6 to 2 at Alumni Field Newton. Ed Boyce allowed five hits and shut out the Nittany Lions until the eighth inning.
McLaughlin led BC with three hits in his first start at the initial sack while Hoefling added two hits and stole two bases despite a sprained thumb. BC jumped ahead on McLaughlin’s score in the third, then extended in the seventh as Hoefling drew a walk and Gildea lined a single. Penn State plated a run in the last two innings but BC held on despite late pressure.
Jim White of the U S Navy Virginia and shipmates staged an exhibition on Boston Common drawing about 2000 spectators. The tug of war with 14 crew members and feats like leapfrog and rope jumping showcased naval training and inspired many onlookers to enlist. Navy yard examinations followed at the Howard during the week.
Technology's varsity track team heads to Providence at noon for a dual meet with Brown University. The team relies on Herzog MacMahon and McCarten in the distances but will be weakened by the departure of F P O'Hara who has enlisted for duty at Plattsburg.
Duff and Billy Meanix announce enrollment in the Plattsburgh Corps. Hank Gowdy’s protested game with the Phillies is ruled out by President Tener. Bill Kennedy of Marathon fame draws New York praise ahead of the May 12 12 mile modified marathon. Iron Man Jack Coombs emerges as a resilient pitcher after illness. Andy Kelly falters in the Holy Cross Spring Field meet while Frank Gotch becomes Chicago wrestling referee. Meanix hails Smart of Northwestern as a versatile athlete with broad range of skills.
President Tener ruled that protests between the Braves and Phillies should be replayed, ending the argument for the moment. George Chaney and Young Britt have been discussed as opponents since their Boston bout but have not yet met. Two games for one admission are a double header, with morning and afternoon games not counted as such.
A tourney card at Grand Opera House next Tuesday night includes New England lightweight title hopefuls Freddie Yelle Taunton and Young Blades Woonsocket posting a forfeit to 1% at 9 o clock. Semifinals feature Tony Watlin Brighton vs Mickey Brown Malden and two sixes young Buckley Cambridge vs Georges Brooks Cambridge and Young Brusso Revere vs Larry Costello Charlestown. Marlboro Driving Club bout lineup Friday includes Kev Crevier vs Billy Hughes Teddy Murphy vs Charley Mitchell Mike Donley vs Johnny Delmont and Charles Parker Worcester vs Charles DeAngelus Revere. Kid Henry Newark declares he will box Joe Morgan at 122 pounds winner take all. Hughes also ready to meet Morgan. Promoter Day Augusta Maine arranging two 12 round bouts and one six for May 10. Danny Loraine Augusta vs Young Collins Lewiston, Bud Anderson Bangor vs Young Joseph Waterville. Kia Henry Newark vs Chip Murphy Fitchburg Friday at Cleghorne A C Fitchburg in 10 rounds. two more bouts. Jack Britton Ted Kid Lewis invited to St Louis for 12 rounds May 16. draw predicted. Frankie Burns Jersey City vs Al Shubert New Bedford 12 rounds May 21. Shubert to post $100 to ensure attendance.
Heavy rain at Washington postpones another Red Sox game. Ernie Shore was to start today with Babe Ruth slated for Saturday. Dumont would oppose Shore and Harry Harper was set to face Ruth, with Walter Johnson potentially moved to Monday if weather clears.
Massachusetts Highway Commission reports 21 452 number plates issued in April up 30 percent from last year. Five month total 117 250 registrations, up 40 percent from 1916. If April pace continues, the year total may top 136 809 for the 1916 record. Includes 19 178 commercial vehicles versus 12 392 in 1916.
In a tight 10 inning contest Lexington High School edged Stone School of Boston 7 to 6 at Lexington yesterday afternoon. A wild throw by Stone right fielder Pennock after catching a high fly allowed Hinchey to score from third, delivering the winning run in the sixth.
Secretary John H. Farrell warned all National Agreement clubs against playing exhibitions with the Chester club of the Delaware County league in Chester Pennsylvania for harboring ineligible players.
Arlington High School edged Stoneham High 11 to 10 after building an early lead with 11 runs in five innings. The Arlington coach used several substitutes late, nearly surrendering the win to league leaders Stoneham.
May 5 marks the 125th day of the year and 1009th day of conflict with a spring count at 47. The calendar notes a morning and evening visibility cycle with full moons on May 6 June and July 4 and August 8 September 1. Evening star lineup lists Saturn and Jupiter through May 9 while Mars and Venus appear until April 26.
The schooners Olivia Seare and Eva Avina daily visit the South Boston fish pier, delivering cod and flounders from Plymouth. The Baret B and Highland Belle also bring large consignments while wholesalers quote cod at 5 to 6 cents a pound. Coal imports by water surge with 68 barges and three steamers bringing over 77 000 tons, easing local fuel shortages as Coastwise Transportation Company takes over Consolidation Coal interests and forms Coastwise Consolidation Company with Crowleys in leadership.
Brockton High defeated Quincy High 7 to 8 in a South Shore league matchup played at Quincy yesterday. Corélia of Quincy belted a three base hit with a runner aboard in the fifth inning to highlight the contest.
Exeter, N H May 4 Exeter defeated Manchester High School 16 to 0 as Putnam starred with two home runs and a single. The Exeter batsmen pounded the ball each inning, signaling an early lopsided affair.
The N E I C A A meet will be held at the Tech Field on May 19. Likely contenders include Boston College Brown Colby Holy Cross Maine Technology Wesleyan Williams Worcester Tech. Forecast favors a Maine vs Technology showdown with the freshman squad heading to Exeter to run against Phillips Exeter Academy.
Hartford May 4 announces Eastern League umpire appointments by President Daniel O Neill. Umpires listed are Tess Kelly Brockton Tex Irwin Jacksonville Fla T Joseph Whalen Springfield Mass and Thomas McGauley Worcester. Opening game assigns Irwin at New London Kelly at Lawrence Whalen at New Haven and McGauley at Worcester.
The Greens Committee Trophy qualifying round will be played this afternoon at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington with the first 16 players advancing to match play. Also on tap are tournaments at Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights and Concord Country Club.
The members handicap tennis tournament begins this afternoon at the Arlington Heights Tennis Club. The final match is set for Memorial Day. A doubles tournament starts later and the annual bumping tournament is already underway.
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