Tigers Defeat Red Sox 5 to 1 in Detroit Exhibition
Detroit Tigers led by Cobb Crawford and Bush outplayed Boston as Babe Ruth struggled with Detroit pitching. George Davis held Boston to nine hits while Ruth yielded five runs, and Detroit capitalized with timely hits from Vitt Cobb and Crawford.
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Boston College High Edges English High 5 4 In Tight Game
Boston College High defeated Boston English High 5 to 4 at the South End grounds yesterday afternoon. Pitcher Edgar Gill earned the win with seven hits allowed, 12 strikeouts, and six walks, while Lefty Butner of English High struck out six and gave up 10 hits. Errors hurt both sides but Gill and BC High pulled off the late rally, with Thomas Duffy scoring on a passed ball after a McDonald double in the eighth.
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Back in Form Jack Coombs Highlighted Return Endurance
Veteran pitcher Jack Coombs, once the Iron Man of Connie Mack's A lineup, makes a resilient comeback for Wilbert Robinson's team after illness and hardship. A Meredith New Hampshire death hoax about Fred Tenney prompted a denial from Winthrop, and Dartmouth Penn intercollegiate tensions show sportsmanship as Harvard Yale duel approaches.
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Rehm Dominates Boston Swimming Club Meet
Walter Rehm led the Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain event last evening winning the 50 and 100 yard dashes and the plunge for distance. William Welsh claimed the 25 yard dash and placed second in the 50 and 100 yard dashes and the plunge. The winning relay featured Bradhorst Montague Eighen and etts.
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Adams School Wins In Lexington Baseball League
The Adams School nine defeated Hancock School 7 to 6 on the Lexington athletic field in yesterday afternoons Lexington Grammar School baseball league series opener.
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Cambridge High and L S Defeat Mechanic Arts in Low-Scoring Game
Cambridge High and Latin School beat Mechanic Arts 16 to 5 on Russell Field. Mills pitched well for Cambridge with eight strikeouts, Foley lasted seven innings for Mechanic Arts, and key plays came from Adams Kneeland and Proctor as the Cantabs secured the victory with timely hitting and errors by the opponent.
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Volkmann Defeats Roxbury Latin in Error-Filled Victory
Volkmann School outslugged Roxbury Latin 10 to 4 at Volkmann Field Allston in a game marked by 11 Roxbury Latin errors to Volkmann seven. A highlight came when Volkmann shortstop Davidson nabbed a hot grounder and fired to first to retire the runner.
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Whitman High Defeats Braintree High 7 1
Whitman High School toppled Braintree High 7 to 1 at Braintree yesterday afternoon. Braintree pitcher Carmichael struggled, surrendering 17 hits as Whitman built a big early lead. Final line shows Whitman 7 runs on 13 hits, Braintree 5 runs on 5 hits.
Taft Urges Patience In Crisis At Union League
Former President William H. Taft spoke at the Union League in Philadelphia urging patience and calm as the nation faces the Lusitania sinking. He said anger should not drive action amid serious consequences and loss of life and urged citizens to stand by President Wilson.
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Guards Doubled on German Ships in Boston Harbor
The port collector Edmund Billings ordered doubling of customs guards protecting German ships laid up at Boston harbor after a report that hostile forces might attempt damage. The move widens security to deter any interference with the German vessels.
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Taft Warns Against Rushing to War Amid Deliberation
In remarks attributed to Mr Taft, he argues delay can be prudent but cannot alter war outcomes. He emphasizes presidential foreign policy powers, warns against bowing to extremist pressure, and urges gauging public will before any declaration while noting the costs to citizens. He likens the need for caution to Washington, Lincoln, and McKinley.
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Kilbane Wins Clear Bout With Coogan in Brooklyn
The world's featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland defeated Mel Coogan of Brooklyn in a tame 10 round bout in Brooklyn. Kilbane weighed 128 pounds and Coogan 129.
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Boston docks guarded by two during day and night
Collector Billings increased guards to two day and two night for five vessels at Boston docks to deter reprisals on Germany. German steamers Amerika Cincinnati Kronprinzess in Cecelie Ockenfels and Austrian Ernie at Chelsea are monitored, others at quarantine. Brooklyn moved to Hudson naval review. Marietta replaced at quarantine under Commander William P. Scott.
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Harvard and Penn Tie in Golf Match at Oakley
Harvard and Pennsylvania golf teams tied the team match yesterday at Oakley Country Club Watertown with three matches won by each side Allis Heyburn and Hubbell led the Crimson trio scoring for Harvard while F W Dyer J C Colker and J H Gay Jr won for Penn in a 3 3 draw
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Hyde Park High Defeats East Boston High 7 to 3
Hyde Park High beat East Boston High 7 to 3 at Wood Island Park yesterday, boosting its lead in the Boston Suburban league. The scoreboard lists Hyde Park with innings totals and batteries Laurence Wordworth Backman Johnson.
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Gallant Beats Robideau In 12 Round Boxing Show
Gilbert Gallant of Chelsea upset Sam Robideau of Philadelphia in a hard 12 round bout at the local club. Gallant, who was trailing earlier, surged with body blows and lefts to win most rounds, with the 12th round finishing strong for Gallant. Other prelims featured Flynn over Brusso, McRae over Green, and a draw between DeLucca and Wood. upcoming main bout Willie Ritchie vs Matty Baldwin set for next Tuesday.
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Syracuse Bowlers Shine at Coast Bowling Match
Syracuse bowlers including champions of the New York State league drew applause at the Mechanics' building Tuesday night during the second week of the Atlantic Coast Bowling Association. Their performances with the big pins earned rounds of cheers from the audience.
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Lexington and Arlington Face Off In Interscholastic Match
The first of two annual baseball games between Lexington High and Arlington High is set for this afternoon at 3 on Lexington Athletic Field. The Mystic Valley Interscholastic league series adds significance, and local interest runs high for what is expected to be a stubbornly contested contest.
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Alderman Is Struck At Cambridge City Hall
In Cambridge City Hall last night Alderman D Clary was punched in the mouth during a heated hearing. He accuses former alderman Hugh E Mullen of the assault and says court action will follow.
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Petition for Mt. Auburn garage license leads to lobby brawl
In the aldermanic lobby after a hearing on D. Beatrice Walker's Mt. Auburn street garage license petition, Mullen and ex-Alderman Charles Murphy accompanied by Mullen allegedly threatened Alderman Clary. Mullen allegedly punched Clary, causing a split lip and bloodied clothing as spectators summoned help and Murphy escorted Mullen from the room.
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Darling Wins in Single Scull for Harvard Championship
N. P. Darling, class of 1917, won a one mile single scull race against three rivals to determine Harvard's college championship. B. Carpenter Jr. finished second, J. Talcott third, and H. A. Robinson fourth. The top two finishers will race Yale next Saturday.
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College Baseball Results From Northeast Matches
Massachusetts Agricultural College defeated Vermont 6 to 3 while New York University edged Wesleyan 5 to 8. Chinese University of Hawaii beat Indiana 8 to 6 in a midweek schedule.
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