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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1916

Page

10

Red Sox Pitchers Shape Up as Giants of the League

Dick Hoblitzell and Maranville head leading run getters as Boston eyes a Spring struggle with the Senators and White Sox. Carrigan’s pitchers, led by Leonard and Mays, show early form while Ruth and others work to sharpen, with Cleveland and Detroit not far behind in the early season race.

Tigers Browns Red Sox Boston Fenway Park Senators Griffith Highlanders Cleveland Indians White Sox Carrigan Leonard Foster Carl Mays Shore Ruth Sox Benz Scott Faber Cicotte Russell Wolfgang Chicago Davis Coveleskie Cunningham Boland Dubuc James Detroit Tris Speaker

Speaker's Hitting Leads the League

The season shows Speaker atop the American league batting list with .375, leading Burns of Detroit and rivaling National leaders Robertson and Speaker for .400. Other top names like Cobb Veach Crawford and I Collins hover below .300 as Kenetchy is Boston's sole 300-plus rep. the Braves surge in team batting while Red Sox stumble. Coombe leads American pitching with five wins, no losses, and Alexander the Great heads the National with five and two.

Red Sox Sox Speaker Boston Burns Detroit Waivers Carrigan Cobb Griffith Robertson Giants Kenetchy Braves Wilhoit Hooper Hoblitzell Gardner Coumbe Chicago Nationals Cubs Cincinnati St. Louis Cleveland Coombe Alexander the Great

Worcester Beats Bridgeport in Low-Scoring Bridgeport Showdown

Worcester defeated Bridgeport 16 to 0 as Martin took the loss after plying the mound for Bridgeport. Maloney Gardella Strand Magee and Potterger powered runs for Worcester with multiple hits and bases on balls. Herring relieved for Bridgeport and allowed several runs before the game ended in the ninth inning.

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Batting Gain Leads Scoring as Teams Clash

Gains-Leonard tops with 86 points, Agnew 50, Thomas 49, Hooper 24. Opponents tally 85 with McNally and Janvrin Carrigan each in the single digits. Shore and Lewis contribute, while Cady's squad shows balanced scoring.

Leonard Agnew Thomas Hooper Lewis Shore Henriksen Cady McNally Janvrin Carrigan Walker Foster Scott Schardner Barry Ruth Hoblitzell RED Sox Gi. R. BI Jones Carrigan Teonard Gardner Jf Cady Util Eer Eweran Seer Ewer Rae Shorteen Janvrin Scott Gregg Resuh

Fifth straight Phillies beat Giants Reds in tenth

Chicago May 14 New York won its fifth straight by defeating Chicago 6 to 4. Three homers boosted the visitors with Doyle Robertson and Schulte homers. Tesreau pitched well in the pinches and paired with strong fielding. In Cincinnati Philadelphia won 4 to 3 in ten innings after a scoreless contest until the seventh.

Phillies Giants REDS Chicago New York Doyle Robertson Tesreau Schulte

Johnny Griffith to Fight Willie Beecher at Atlas A. A.

Announcement was made last night that Johnny Griffith of Akron Ohio will meet Willie Beecher of New York in the main bout of the Atlas A A at the Boston Arena on Tuesday May 23.

Johnny Griffith Akron Ohio Willie Beecher New York Atlas A. A Boston Arena

Baseball Tonight Matches Set Across American League

In MLB action the schedule features Chicago at Boston, Cleveland at New York, Detroit at Washington, and St. Louis at Philadelphia with a full slate of interleague and division play shaping standings.

Chicago Boston Cleveland New York Detroit Washington St. Louis Philadelphia

National League Matchups Listed for Boston Pittsburg and More

National League games announced include Boston at Pittsburg Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Cincinnati with matchups outlined. Multiple city teams engage in key early season contests across major venues.

Brooklyn Boston New Philadelphia St Louis Pete Chicago Incinnati Pittsburg New York St. Louis Cincinnati

Travel card scores from Canadian league games

Newark beat Buffalo 7 to 5 and Montreal defeated Providence 10 to 4 in S innings. The item lists two International League results with no additional context or dates.

Newark Buffalo Montreal Providence

Southern Association scores from New Orleans Nashville game

New Orleans defeated Nashville 17 to 1. Chattanooga beat Mobile 1 to 0.

New Orleans Nashville Chattanooga Mobile

Exhibition Game Won by Braves at Cleveland

On a Saturday in Cleveland the Braves defeated the Bailey Independents in an amateur exhibition game. Glenn Liebhardt, formerly with the Cleveland Americans, pitched for the amateur club.

Braves Cleveland Bailey Independents Glenn Liebhardt Cleveland Americans

Braves Fail In Lopsided Rain Delayed Contest

The Braves battled hard in a 10 to 0 loss as rain in Pittsburg delayed the game. About 6000 fans saw the local club stumble with errors and muffed hits while unable to hit pitcher Jess Barnes, suffering from stage fright.

Braves Pittsburg Jess Barnes

Woman's Golf Association plans handicap match at Concord Club

The Woman's Golf Association of Boston will play a handicap team match on the links of the Concord Country Club in Concord on Thursday.

Woman's. Golf Association of Boston Concord Country Club Concord

Fulton to Fight Willard in 10 Round Title Bout

Chicago May 14 Jess Willard world heavyweight champion agreed to defend his title against Fred Fulton of Rochester Minnesota. Articles for a 10 round or longer bout were signed by Tom Jones for Willard and Mike Collins Fulton’s manager of Hudson Wisconsin. Bids open and close July 1.

Chicago Jess Willard Lastnight Fred Fulton Rochester Minn Tom Jones Willard Mike Collins Hudson Wis Fulton

Promoters clash over Labor Day bout terms

Willard to receive a flat 37500 plus a share of gate receipts if funds exceed 5000 for promoter. Fulton to take one third of gate profits after guaranteed payout. D. W. Griffith debuts as promoter. bid reportedly 50000, disputed by Tom Jones. Mike Collins cites St Paul or Milwaukee as likely venue.

Willard Fulton Wilard D. W. Griffith Tom Jones Mike Collins St. Paul Milwaukee

New Record Set for 15 Mile Walk in New York

Edward Renz of the Mohawk Athletic Club set a new American mark for the 15 mile walk at Celtic Park with 2 hours 6 minutes 63.5 seconds. The previous record of 2 hours 1 minute 46 seconds, held since December 31, 1880 by W. O Keefe, was surpassed.

New York Edward Renz Mohawk Athletic Club Celtic Park W. O'Keefe

Stamford Semi-Pro Beats Springfield 7 5 In Exhibition

Stamford semi professional club defeated Springfield of the Eastern league 7 to 5 in an exhibition game. Beck pitched five innings allowing one hit and striking out eight with Stamford scoring through early and late innings. Batteries mention Barron Beck Butler Burnhoeft Wallace and Tamm as part of the lineup.

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Pittsburgh Nationals Defeat Erie Interstate in Rainy Six Inning Tilt

In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on May 14 the Pittsburgh Nationals beat the Erie Interstate team 5 to 2. The game was played in rain and called after six innings.

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Ain't It The Truth? Calls Stir Family Tension

A social trope hints at infidelity rumors as Miss Peaches visits, sparking jealousy within a sisterly circle and drawing attention to conflicts over romantic attention. The playful refrain underscores neighborhood gossip dynamics.

Cigarette Proposition Sees Lingering Luck Favor

The remark notes continued good fortune for supporters of the cigarette proposition, suggesting voters and campaigns hold to favorable odds as polling or public opinion shifts.

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