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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1916

Page

12

Pirates Rally Past Braves 8-7 in General Battle Game

Pittsburg and Boston delivered a tight high scoring contest as the Pirates edged the Braves 8 to 7 in Pittsburg. Max Carey led off the decisive rally with a single and steal, Costello and Tinchman added key doubles, while Rudolph and Maranville contributed with timely hits to seal the win.

Knabe Foxit Cooper Harmon Ihoney Evers Smith Collins Compton Wagner Fitz Gowdy Shoney Rudolph Maranville Pirates Boston Carey Baird Costello Tinchman Flinchman Hinchman Witz Koney Braves Pittsburg Inchman Gowdy Tool Rudolf Wilson Red Smith Mamausx Connolly John Evers Pat Ragan Tiraves Ds Po. A Minechingan Warner Kriahe Cibset Cooper Harmen Milranyitie Livers Witepatrick Konetehy Chiaa Ragan Mittsburg Campton Hineliniin Shoneteliy Mamas Rytis Ty Rodelph Hy Harmon Mamaus Oy Hall— Gowdy O'Day Fason Lem

Speculation Heats Up Over Major College Track Meet

Rain delays open the big college tennis and track season as New England intercollegiate contenders eye the meet at Springfield Pratt Field. Maine and Dartmouth contest for the title while Alma Richards injury shadows Cornell's chances.

New England Maine Dartmouth Alma Richards Cornell Pratt Field Springfield Charley Rice Bell Palmer Alien

Meredith targets 1 50 flat half mile feat at intercollegiates

Discussion notes Ted Meredith's potential to run a half mile in 1 50 flat and his continued improvement. Mentions Charley Rice and Eddy Teschner posting fast 945 second centuries at Maine Intercollegiates, debate over Maine entries for big games, and Johnny Mack guiding Overton’s college plans. Also reports Jess Willard-Chad Fulton heavyweight bout set and a push for a national girls baseball team.

Ted Meredith Meredith Charley Rice Maine Eddy Teschner Harvard Teschner Johnny Mack Johnny Overton Overton Yale Billy Bingham

Quincy Cigar Makers Keep Consistent Quality

Uincy cigar smokers are urged to trust the brand for stable quality. Since 1884 Breslin Campbell Inc. maintains one change only, the betterment policy, with Havana filler Connecticut binder and Sumatra wrapper used month after month. Orders are taken at 49 Melcher Street, Fort Hill 4305.

Havana Connecticut Quincy Quincy Cigars Breslin & Campbell, Inc Melcher Street Fort Hill

Yale Player Breaks Leg in Spring Scrimmage

New Haven Conn May 15 Donald Hlodgett of Bridgeport substitute end on the Yale eleven last year broke his leg in the first scrimmage of spring practice. He has been on the Yale squad three seasons and was injured while attempting to break up varsity interference. The same number will scrimmage again tomorrow as an hour of practice was devoted to the session.

Cornell Ithacans Ted Meredith Windnagle Meredith Bill Binglam Maine Eddie Teschner Harvard Rice Trampton Yale Leadbetter Bowdoin Buck and Nagel Haydock Foss Newstetter Pennsylvania Eastern College New Haven Conn Donald Hlodgett Bridgeport Blodgett

Fisher Sold to Cincinnati Nationals from Los Angeles

Robert Fisher, shortstop for the Los Angeles club of the Pacific Coast League, was sold today to the Cincinnati Nationals. Fisher played for the Chicago Nationals last year.

Los Angeles Cal Robert Fisher Cincinnati Nationals Fisher Chicago Nationals

Don’t throw cold water on the perfect flavor of Club Cocktails

The note emphasizes chilling methods for Club Cocktails by shaking with fine ice or pouring over large lumps to cool the bottle and preserve flavor.

Quimet May Play for Title at Woodland Club Event

Wood land Golf Club president L B Folsom says Francis Ouimet Paul Tewksbury and J J Sullivan Jr will compete as amateurs in good standing at Woodland this year. The U S G A has no control over club events so Ouimet could play in open events in the state and possibly the Massachusetts amateur title he holds. Woodland plans a three day open this week but Ouimet may skip it while the others enter. Ouimet and the two clubmates cannot play in outside events unless invited or entries accepted and would not be eligible for Merion nationals this year.

L. BB. Folsom Woodland Golf Club Francis Ouimet Paul Tewksbury J. J. Sullivan, Jr Ouimet Massachusetts Woodland Oujimet Merion

Resignation of Williams College Athletic Director Jed Daly

Jed Daly resigns after three years as athletic director at Williams College. President Garfield did not know Daly’s reason for leaving and Daly will depart at the end of the current academic year. Daly previously captained Williams football, coached Yale teams, and led several Williams squads.

Williamstown Jed Daly Williams College Harry A. Garfield Daly Yale Williams

Flagg Leads In Harvard Golf Final

In the Harvard individual golf championship at Oakley the first 18 holes of the 31 hole final show freshman W A Lage holding a 4 hole edge over sophomore L Lombard. Lombard defeated J C Heyburn 4 3 in the semifinals, and Wragg beat L H Canan 6 4 to reach the final.

Harvard Oakley W. A. Lage L. Lombard Lombard J.C. Heyburn Wragg Allaround L. H. Canan

Maisel Breaks Collarbone Chasing Homer's Fly

Fred Maisel, centre fielder for the New York Americans, broke his collarbone during a sixth inning chase of Graney's home run against Cleveland. The club announced he will miss about a month of play.

New York Fred Maisel Graney Cleveland

Amherst Selects Lemcke as Captain for Next Swimming Season

Norman Rhode Lemcke, class of 1917 from New York City, elected captain of the Amherst swimming team for next season. He has been a two year member and the high scorer for Amherst in the pool.

Amherst Norman Rhode Lemecke New York City Lemcke

Lightweight champion suspended by Wisconsin boxing board

Fred Die Welsh, lightweight champion, was suspended by the Wisconsin State Athletic Commission for four months. The penalty cites delaying a recent match with Ever Hammer of Chicago by half an hour and failing to file a contract with the commission.

Milwaukee Wis Freddie Welsh State Athletic Commission Wisconsin Ever Hammer Chicago

Mrs Roope Wins Golf Final in Woodland Club Trend

Mrs G W Roope, Brae Burn, defeats Miss H Curtis 7 5 at Brae Burn after earlier losses, as part of a three match series by the Boston Women's Golf Association. Mrs C D Barrowa beat Miss Grace Edlefsen 2 1 at Woodland and Miss Ruth Holborn beat Miss Anne Nason 1 up at the Country Club.

Woodland Golf Club Boston Women's Golf Association G. W. Roope Boston Miss EH Curtis Roope Miss Curtis Brae Purn Brae-Burn H. §. Curtis Country C. D. Barrowa Grace Edlefsen Woodland Ruth Holborn Lexington Anne Nason

Battling Levinsky Beats Gunboat Smith in Philadelphia

Battling Levinsky, the light heavyweight, defeated Gunboat Smith in Philadelphia in six rounds. Smith fought hard but faded in the final two rounds, forced to go the distance to the limit.

Battling Levinsky Gunboat Smith Philadelphia

Chip Stops Grande in 14th Round in Bridgeport Bout

George Chip of Scranton Pennsylvania former middleweight champion knocks out Sailor Grande of California in the 14th round of an 11 round scheduled bout at Bridgeport Connecticut.

Bridgeport Conn George Chip Scranton Penn Sailor Grande California

Eastern Baseball League Votes to Raise Player Limit

May 15 Eastern base ball league votes to raise player limit from 18 to 14 with a salary increase, citing four pitchers not sufficing in hot double header weather. Umpires to limit warmup pitches to three per inning, five for new pitchers. Directors sustain Vice-President ONeil over Lowell Hartford game for May 9 after hearings with Manager Lord, Player Wilhullen, and Umpire Stafford.

Boston Eastern Baseball League Tonight Lowell O'Neil Hartford Lord Wilhullen J Owell Stafford

Wiley Poised For Opening Revere Cycle Track Meet

Syracuse rider George Wiley arrives in town ready for the 21 mile motor paced race at the Revere Cycle Track opening night with competitors Victor Jmart and Bobby Walthour. Nat Butler announces no Wednesday meets until after May 30.

George Wiley Syracuse Revere Wiley Georgie Victor Jmart Bobby Walthour Nat Butler Beach Oval

Ed Kenetehy Leads Federal League Hitting Leaders

Ed Kenetehy topped the Federal league last season in two base hits three base hits and home runs. He also led in extra base hits and posted a batting average listed as .6310 while his fielding average was . Wed

Ed Kenetehy Kenetchy

Postponed Police League Game Sets May 23 Date

Massachusetts Police League president Martin Murphy orders the Boston Somerville game postponed to May 23 due to limited practice time. Lowell and Lawrence leave the league for the Up-State League. The league winner will face the Up-State champ for the New England police baseball title.

Martin Murphy Massachusetts Police League Boston Somerville Walpole Street Lowell Lawrence New England

Harvard Freshman Baseball Names Managers and Dorm Heads

Robert McA Lloyd Jr of New York was named manager of the Harvard freshman baseball team after a three month contest. Eugene L Morse of Brookline was chosen assistant manager. Dormitory managers Gore Hall Henry A Gowing Brookline Smith Hall Francis B R Waxon Wellesley Standish Wahl Francis O Bradley Convent N J

Robert McA. Lloyd, Jr New York Harvard Iugene 1. Morse Brookline Harvard Athletic Committee Gore Hall Henry A. Gowing Simith Francis BR. Waxon Wellesley Trils Standish Wahl Francis 0. Bradley Convent N. J

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