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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1917

Page

9

Ruth Beats Out Walter Johnson In Gridiron Pitch Duel

Babe Ruth out-pitched Hall of Famer Walter Johnson in a 1 to 0 nine inning duel, with Ruth driving in the decisive run on a eighth inning sacrifice fly. Scott Barrry and Thomas starred for Boston while Shanks and Ainsmith led Washington as the crowd of under 2000 watched a pitchers battle.

Washington Walter Johnson Babe Ruth Johnson Scott Boston Ruth Milan Senators Barry Thomas Ban Johnson Frazee McBride Ainsmith Shank Jack Barry Hoblitzell Lewis Walker Gardner Foster Tommie Morgan Owen Crane Po.a Hooper Shankell Hobszell Rice Gharrity Tohnson Boston Bir Ieee Uth Owens Dineen Jess Willard Big City Gotham Cowboy Jess

Quincy Cigars Show Confidence in Their Brand

Quincy cigars are marked with the cigar name and maker on every stick. The text notes the pride in the product and its manufacturers and mentions rising demand for the even quality ten cent smoke in Boston.

Boston Quincy

Cleveland Noses Out Tigers 4-3 in Tight Tilt

Cleveland defeated Detroit 4 to 3 as Bagby and Boland pitched well. Detroit failed to tie in the ninth when Speaker hauled in Crawford's drive. Graney Speaker Roth Bush Veach drove in runs for Cleveland while Wambsganss was noted for a miscue.

Detroit Cleveland Bagby Boland Speaker Crawford Graney Roth Bush Veach Wambsganas Heisman Young Chapman Guisto Cobb Chapmen Vitt Cunningham Luni Ham Burnos

Yanks Release Pitchers Enright and Ferguson

The New York American League club announced the release of pitcher Jack Enright to Richmond of the International League and pitcher Alexander Ferguson to Utica of the New York State League. Enright had been sent to Toronto earlier, then returned last week, with New York still holding options on both players.

New York Tonight Jack Enright Richmond Alexander Ferguson Utica Enright

Sports Luminaries Chase Records Amid War News and Yankee Happenings

Amid wedding bells for George Stallings and a Dodgers win for Wilbert Robinson, this roundup notes iron man pitching streaks, No hit attempts, and near-record feats. It reports Jess Willard’s absence from a Jubilee, Joe Higgins’ Bayonne run, Kilbane’s New York reluctance, Strangler Lewis in Boston, and New England intercollegiate plans at Tech Field.

Rumor Sparks Owner Search for Clark Griffith Club

Washington circles buzz over potential new ownership of Clark Griffith’s team as Ban Johnson reportedly seeks a buyer. The unsettled talks point to a major reshaping of the club’s future under possible new leadership.

Washington Clark Griffith Ban Johnson

National and regional basketball matchups listed

American pairings include Boston at Washington and New York at Philadelphia, with Chicago visiting St. Louis and Cleveland traveling to Detroit. National slate features Brooklyn at Boston and Philadelphia at New York.

Brooklyn New York Philadelphia P.C. A Boston Seereeee St. Louis Chicago Tereteee Cleveland Soreeemeeres Seeeereesene Wee Cincinnati Teeter Bostonee Renee Renee Pittsburg Boston Washington Detroit

Harvard cancels interscholastic track meet in Cambridge

Harvard athletic authorities announced the cancellation of the interscholastic track meet set for next Saturday at the Stadium. The war reduced entries and competing schools, with Exeter Worcester Academy and Hebron Academy among those entered but many regular contenders absent. Marshal Joffre and Vice-Premier Viviani were expected in Cambridge that day.

Harvard Marshal Joffre Viviani Cambridge The Athletic Association Exeter Worcester Academy Hebron Academy Greater Boston

Falkenberg Debut Proves Costly for Athletics

Philadelphia pitcher Cy Falkenberg struggled in his Philadelphia debut as New York beat the Athletics 9 to 4. Earned runs were few for Philadelphia with many unearned due to errors by Falkenberg and teammates, while McInnis and Miller provided key hits for New York.

Philadelphia Cy Falkenberg New York Falkenberg McInnis Gil Hooley Pipp M'Innis Baker Bates Miller Kelb Mogridge Oseses Hendryx High Maisel Strunk Grover Hendrys McIinnis Schang Peckinpaugh Thrasher MelInnis Witt Mpires Connolly and McCormick

Chicago Cubs Hold Pirates to 4-1

Chicago defeated Pittsburg 4 to 1 as Grimes wildness aided a second inning lead. Seaton pitched nine for Chicago with Cooper relieving to finish the game, allowing two runs on six hits.

Chicago Pittsburg Grimes Cooper Seaton Zelder Gleason Walter Carey Doyle Rigbes Merkle T'Hman Williams Alt'nburgh Mann Baird Elliott Brief Deal Wardas Pischer Fisher Bigbee Ward Innin Eck Ns Ren ‘Ka Klem and Emslis Ime

Weights at Welsh Kilbane Fight and other athletic notes

Welsh weighed about 139 pounds and Kilbane 130 in the Welsh Kilbane bout. Questions about the aps Club Memorial Day meet and the Lawrence to Lowell Marathon. Banting Club to hold its annual field day as before. Sanctions for amateur meets available via J Frank Facey 36 Prospect Street Cambridgeport. World Series 1903 games: Boston 5 Pittsburg 3.

Aps Lawrence Lowell Banting Club F. H J. Frank Facey Prospect Street Cambridgeport Boston Pittsburg

Harlem Sporting Club Suspended Indefinitely in New York

State Athletic Commission Secretary W F Mathewson suspended the Harlem Sporting Club for an indefinite period. Boxers Jimmy O Hagan Albany and Tom Cowler English were suspended for actions at the club last Friday night. Cowler missed a scheduled bout with J Lester Johnson claiming illness. O Hagan would not fight until $500 at ringside was paid. Delayed bout led to refunds demand from spectators.

New York Harlem Sporting Club State Athletic Commission Jimmy O'Hagan Albany Tom Cowler Cowler J. Lester Johnson O’hagan Ted Kid’) Lewis

Giants Edge Quakers 2-1 in Philadelphia Comeback Victory

New York Nationals beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 as Burns tripled and Kauff doubled for two early runs. Tesreau and Lavender pitched well. Philadelphia scored on Robertson’s error and Luderus’ sacrifice fly. Time 1h42m. Also notice Mike Paulson seeks bouts in Boston.

New York New York Nationals Philadelphia Giants Burns Kauff Robertson Cravath Whitted Tluderus Tesreau Lavender Paskett Bancroftes R'b'tson O Stock Z'm An Cravathrf Fletcher Coopar Kilduff Whitted If Holke Iuderus Tbh M'Carthy Niehoff Killifere Levanderip Dugey Oescher Zimmerman Kanff Luderus Bancroft Stock

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