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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1917

Page

11

Wilhoit's Drive Wins for Braves

A ninth inning rally gave the Boston Braves a 2 1 victory over Brooklyn at Braves Field. Wilhoit delivered a key single and Koney scored the winning run as Gowdy and Mowrey supplied ample support, while Jeff Pfeffer struggled with control. Tyler fended off a Dodgers threat in the Brooklyn half of the ninth to seal the win.

Joe Wilhoit Braves Field Koney Braves Brooklyn Pfeffer Wilhoit Big Jeff George Tyler Dodgers Mike Mowrey Johnston Henry Gowdy Tyler Joe Withoit Jake Daubert Withoit Massey Boston Twombly Daubert Smith Dodger Stengel Culshaw Mowrey Red Smith Magee Gowdy Wheat Cutshaw Meyers Brookish Iss Rauns Stenzel Konetchy Maranville Wilhert Knnethhy Fabrique O'Day Bransfield Po.a Bit.po A. Massey Johnsto K' Tehy Catshaw Merers

Giants Hit Rixey and Beat Phillies 5 to 1

New York won the second game of the series from Philadelphia 5 to 1 as Rixey was hit hard in the early innings. Mayer and Fittery quieted the Giants late, Anderson pitched well after the first, and Zimmerman, Fletcher, Holke, and Paskert produced the scoring for Philadelphia.

New York Philadelphia Rixey Giants Mayer Fittery Anderson York Zimmerman Fletcher Holke Paskert Frror Luderus Bancroft Nieboft Kilduff Wolke Philadelphia AB Bit Burna Paskett Kauff Robert Stock Zimman Osravath Whitted Laderus Niehoff Rariden Kill

Indians Win Over Tigers 5 to 2 in Detroit

Stanley Coveleskie limited Detroit to three hits as Cleveland defeated the Tigers 5 to 2. The Indians gathered key hits in the final two innings to turn a one run deficit, aided by two Detroit errors in the ninth. Wambsganss starred with a triple and three singles in four trips. A heavy shower before the first game limited visibility for the second half of the doubleheader.

Detroit Stanley Coveleskie Cleveland Wambsganss Po.a Rush Graney Chapman Roth Wambsash Veach Bush Coveleskie Crawford Turner Young Guisto Vitt Rasea

Cubs Beat Rochester Internationals In 12 Inning Exhibition

Chicago Nationals defeated the Rochester Internationals 12 to 9 in a 12 inning exhibition. Thimamwe collected his fifth hit, driving in the decisive run via squeeze play as Chicago rallied off erratic pitching. Final lines show Chicago 12 runs on 16 hits with three errors. Rochester 9 on 10 hits with five errors.

Rochester N. Y Chicago Nationals Rochester Internationals Thimamwe R.H.E Chicago Carter Hendrix Black Herche Huenke Stryker Sanerg Davenport Sotheron cRan Severeid Hamilton Louis Weaver Jackson Scott Sisler Jacobson Risberg Johnson Lavan Gandil Schalk Felsch Kenworthy Balla Park Plank Cleotte Danforth Shotton Tramilton Evans Nallie Williams St. Louis Liebbold Collins Gandi Benz Austin Marsans Sothoron FE. Collins Ballsa Russell Koob Tee Nallin

Baseball scores from Southern Association and International League

In the Southern Association results Nashville lost to Atlanta 8 1 in the opener while Birmingham edged Memphis 2 1 and Mobile defeated Little Rock 4 3 New Orleans beat Chattanooga 7 1 Columbus routed Milwaukee 8 2 Indianapolis downed Minneapolis 5 1 St Paul outscored Toledo 9 4 and Kansas City beat Louisville 8 4 In the International League Toronto 2 Providence 1.

Nashville Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Mobile Little Rock New Orleans Chattanooga Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Toledo Kansas City Louisville

White Sox take two from Browns in doubleheader

Chicago defeated St Louis 4 to 3 and 9 to 7 as the Browns failed with runners in scoring position and miscues aided the Chicago offense. Johnson homered for St Louis in the eighth to tie the second game before Chicago pulled away with a fielder's choice and timely hits.

White Sox Browns

Robins, Pirates, and Wrestlers Highlight Busy Sports Scene

Jimmy Callahan downsizes Wagner impact as his Pirates adjust to absence of a star. Dodgers edge Robins led by Mike Mowrey with Perry organizing Gloucester Moose events on June 18. Wrestlers Stecher Lewis Caddock Olin expected to deliver sterling bouts. Olympian Johnny Hayes joins Plattsburg army unit. Pawling returns from Europe amid U-boat fears affecting athletes.

Frank Perry Gloucester

All Star Boxing Card Features City Rivalries

News of upcoming boxing events across club venues. South Boston fighter Larry Burns faces Al Sears of East Boston in a 10 rounder, with their prior bout ending in a draw. Jaffe of Newark could challenge George Robinson, while K O Jaffe claims a win would set up a clash with Dave Kurtz. Other bouts include Joe Stanton vs Mickey Brown and Robson vs Cross at Lawrence with Cross's fighting lineage noted.

Commercial A. C Larry Burns South Boston al Sears East Boston K. O. Jaffe New York George Robinson Dave Kurtz Newark New England Joe Stanton Mickey Brown Unity Cycle Club Lawrence Tommy Robson Malden Marty Cross Robson Cross al Badoud Soldier Bartfiled Auguie Ratner Walter Laurett Jack O’brien Billy Galvin George Rivet

Gotch Promotes El Lewis To World Heavyweight Title

Reports say Frank Gotch presented the world heavyweight title to El Lewis after the Olin Lewis bout last Wednesday evening. The O'Dowd versus Eagan match had disputed decisions with some insisting Eagan won while others favored O'Dowd. Coombs was released by the Athletics on October 29, 1914 and joined Brooklyn the next year.

Frank Gotch el Lewis Olin-Lewis Jack Coombs The Athletics Brooklyn Coombs

Brookline High Names Putnam Hockey Captain for 1917

Putnam has been elected captain of Brookline High's 1917 hockey seven. He played on the defence all year and was regarded as one of the best players on the squad.

Brookline High Putnam

Baseball Schedule Highlights Packed with Key Matchups

In the American League Boston visits Washington while Chicago travels to St Louis. The National League features Pittsburg at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York and St Louis at Philadelphia.

Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia St. Louis-Pittsburg Cleveland Detroit Louis Chicago ST. Louis Boston-Washington P.C New York Sereeevesese St. Lours Lota Ee Pe Chicaco Teen Eee Oston Eee American League Washington National League Pittsburg Cincinnati

Highlanders Defeat Athletics 4 to 2 in Philadelphia

New York took an early lead as Bush endured a rough start but Cullop yielded nine hits yet hung on for the win. Bodie homered and doubled for the Athletics while Witt and Nunamaker contributed for New York in a 4 2 victory at Philadelphia.

Quincy High Beats Hingham High 4–2 In Close Contest

Quincy High School defeated Hingham High 4 to 2 yesterday afternoon in a tightly fought game at Quincy. Pitcher Fox spun a clever performance, and the home team's hurler was touched up only in the seventh inning.

Quincy High Hingham High Quincy Fox

Wet Grounds and Cold for Red Sox

Wet grounds and cold weather caused no play at National Park as showers led Griffith to cancel the first game and the second was not started until 3.00. Boston plans two games tomorrow with Shore to pitch and possible use of Mays or Pennock in the second.

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Janvrin to Serve as Temporary Drill Master for Red Sox

Hal Janvrin, a former captain in the Boston school regiment, will act as a temporary drill master for the Red Sox after Frazee completed arrangements for a fourth drill master. He volunteered to lead the squad, conducting a half hour session in the manual of arms following practice.

War Department Red Sox Ban Johnson Frazee McCain Boston Outfit Detroit Chicago Johnson Senate Committee Cincinnati Washington, D. C Uncle Sam Hal Janvrin Janvrin Glee

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