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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1916

Page

16

Matinee Harness Wins As Underwood Triumphs At Charles River

After two delays the Metropolitan Driving Club staged the spring matinee at Charles River Speedway with 13 races. Roy Underwood won the half mile heat, beating Tommy Hay, while Alice Bingen and Princess of India contended for the blue ribbon in another half mile. The mile heat fastest was E. D. M. driven by W. J. McDonald, who edged Rob ert Milror. The meet featured several trotting classes and a variety of western-style pacers, with no decisive finishes in some races due to weather and uneven fields. Next matinee is scheduled for next Saturday afternoon.

Metropolitan Driving Club Charles River Speedway Roy Underwood Tommy Hay Louise E Robert Milror Arthur Power Malcolm W. J. McDonald Leta Watts

Greek athlete Dorizas sets new Penn strength record

Philadephia May 9 Mike Dorizas the Greek athlete of the University of Pennsylvania today set a new record of 2109 points in the gymnasium strength test regaining the laurels briefly held by Edward C Russell a senior at the university and member of the 1915 football team Russell had a 1968 point mark last week against the 177 set by Dorizas about a year ago Russell will attempt to surpass Dorizas latest figure.

Philadelphia Mike Dorizas University of Pennsylvania Edward C. Russell Russell Dorizas

Delmont Beats Hayes In 12 Round Featherweight Bout

Al Delmont of Boston shaded Charley Hayes of New York in a 12 round featherweight battle before the Twentieth Century Athletic Club. Hayes substituted for Willie Jackson and gave a game scrap but was outpointed as Delmont surged after round eight to take the decision.

Pittsfield al Delmont Boston Charley Hayes New York Twentieth Century Athletic Club Hayes Willie Jackson Delmont

Dartmouth Tennis Beats Weslean 5–1 in Middletown Match

Dartmouth's tennis team defeated Wesle yan today in Middletown by a 5 to 1 score.

Middletown Conn Dartmouth Wesleyan

Lowell Forfeits To Hartford In 9 To 0 Decision

Hartford, Conn. May 9 Lowell forfeited its game with Hartford 9 to 0 after players on the Lowell bench refused to obey umpire Stafford’s order to leave the field in the fourth inning. Duggan reached first on a fielder’s choice, Word was ejected for removing his shoes, and Kilhuilen threw the ball out of the grounds before the bench derided the umpire, leading to the forfeit.

Hartford Conn Lowell Stafford Duggan Lord Munn Kilhulien

Harvard Seeks 30000 Pool Funds For Union Building

A student committee launches a drive to raise about 30000 for a Harvard swimming pool in the circular addition to the Harvard Union. Original 10000 for the gymnasium will be redirected. undergraduates and alumni expected to cover the rest.

Harvard Bualt Harvard Union Harvard Athletic Association Harvard Crimson

Southern Association scores from early games

Chattanooga defeated Atlanta 4 to 1 while New Orleans beat Little Rock 4 to 2 and Nashville won over Birmingham 11 to 10. The brief results reflect baseball style scoring in league action.

Chattanooga Atlanta New Orleans Little Rock Nashville Birmingham

Cambridge High and Latin Falls 6 to 5 in Thriller

AtcCorry pitched well for Cambridge High and Latin, but Boston Latin rallied with strong support from teammates to snatch a 6 to 5 victory at North Cambridge on a misty afternoon.

AtcCorry Cambridge High Boston Latin North Cambridge Yesterarz Fternoon

Springfield Beats Lawrence 9 2 Behind Flynn Homer's Late Spark

Flynn hit a two on base homer in the sixth to break a pitchers duel between Fuller and Justin as Springfield defeated Lawrence 9 to 2. Justin had a three base hit Rooe 2, included two doubles and a home run from llymn. Hammond, Marks, and Flynn each had two hits while Hickey contributed.

Springfield Flynn Fuller Justin Springfeld Lawrence Lawrence J Hickey Marks Hammond Rhonda O'Connell Conley Rooe Llymn Harris Riconda oOff Johnson Tustin Johnson

Browns Defeat Senators 10 to 5 in Rough Contest

St Louis won 10 to 5 over Washington as Harper and Ayres struggled on the mound. Parks closed strong for the winners while Groom and Davenport were knocked out early. Two-base hits came from Miller Marsans Judge and Henry. Harper and Ayres yielded multiple runs. Time 2h. Officials Hildebrand and Evans.

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