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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
10
Captain Ted Meredith of the University of Pennsylvania track and field team draws support from his friends in Harvard Stadium as they expect a new world record in the 440 yard dash around a turn.
Ted Meredith, in peak form, plans to chase a 440 yard world mark at the intercollegiate AAA meet. Dartmouth coach Harry Hillman endorses the strategy to focus on the 440, betting Meredith can surpass the record despite strong Harvard Princeton Yale and Cornell challengers led by Westmore Willcox.
A light feature in the Sunday Post spotlights Hank and Iris, two animal friends joining with a dressmaker character in a whimsy tale. The piece hints at gentle adventures and charming interactions, framed in a children’s literary tone.
Johnny Griffiths of Akron earns a decision over Willie Beecher of New York after a hard 12 round bout. Beecher fights aggressively aiming for a knockout but Griffiths boxes effectively. Prelim bouts end in knockouts and a future welter title bout is announced for June 6 between Jack Britton and Mike O Dowd.
John McGraw’s 16 year old Waite Hoyt, signed last year, transfers to the Lebanon team in the Pennsylvania State league for development. The Brooklyn high school prodigy has pitched two no hit games this spring and is hailed as a future Matty.
The New York Giants extended their win streak to 12 with a 4 to 3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Christy Mathewson replaced Tesreau and pitched effectively in relief, closing out the game after a tense ninth inning rally by the Reds that fell short. Louden powered Cincinnati’s offense with two key hits, but Mathewson shut the door to preserve the win for the Giants.
An exhibition showcases khaki play suits, camp furnishings, a fully equipped tent, life saving garments, and new outdoor cooking appliances highlighting camping equipment and apparel.
Harry Sallee pitched effectively to quiet the Boston offense as the Cardinals beat the Braves 2-0 in St Louis. Pat Ragan took the loss after lasting six innings, while Jack Miller and Hornsby provided the key hits and runs in support of the shutout. The Cardinals improved with timely plays and a strong defense to secure their first win in seven games.
Dartmouth leaves Hanover with 12 players to face Harvard in Cambridge. Williams starts on the mound with Murphy catching. Brumby, Keddie, and Salmonsen provide depth in the Battery. Probable lineup includes Osborn, Reese, Paine, Thielscher, Eskeline, O’Donnell, Perkins, Williams.
Walpole High School defeated Norwood High School 6 to 2 yesterday at Norwood in the Interscholastic League series.
In slow drizzle the Metropolitan Driving Club card produced close finishes. Sweetie P driven by H Roy Underwood won the final heat by a nose over Tommy Hay, as the program featured spirited trots and paces across classes A to I with Molly I and Ruth Neno among winners.
The day featured a heated class G pacer contest with a three-horse battle among W. J. McDonald’s Sweetie F, Dr. J. D. Thompson’s Roy Underwood, and John Morgan’s Sure Enough, all aiming for the blue ribbon as finishes stayed tightly packed. E. D. M. defeated Peter Fairban’s son the Great in straight heats, while 2,2014 time highlighted a fast clash between Hawkins and Robert Milroi. Red Volo swept two straight heats over Birchwood and Martha G, as other rivals pushed hard in a bustling program.
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