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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
11
The article condemns Giant players over a second Dodgers game in Brooklyn. It questions Johnny McGraw's managerial future and suggests possible suspensions if McGraw's accusations have merit. It also critiques a local armory match and doubts the value of a Brockton showdown, reflecting widespread disappointment with recent events.
The Brockton B A A Irish American A C Dorchester Club and others enter full teams for an open handicap event this afternoon. The Brockton Marathon starts tomorrow at noon from the B A A clubhouse with Sydney Hatch and Bill Kennedy among entrants. Hatch and Kennedy drew interest after entries arrived, as locals like Vic McAuley and Cliff Horne prepare to race against them in the annual grind. Betting favored the Red Sox to win the series over the Dodgers yesterday, at 9 to 5, and up to 2 to 1 in some spots.
National League games today feature Boston at Philadelphia and New York at Brooklyn. The text recalls past prices for the Athletics to beat the Braves, contrasted with the Stal lingerings fading six straight losses.
Boston Red Sox workers pound the field at Braves Field in a full practice as they ramp up for Saturday’s showdown with the Brooklyn club. Carrigan leads drills while Shore and Leonard log innings and the substitute group gets extra work.
Harvard may cancel the 1920 freshmen soccer season if interest does not improve. Only about a dozen players have shown up for practice on Soldiers Field, and the program risks being called off unless more lowerclassmen join.
The season ends with a final round at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington next Saturday afternoon. Winners of the monthly competition receive a cup in a medal handicap event, while all others enter a consolation handicap medal play.
The 1916 national women's golf championship completed its second round yesterday at Belmont Springs Country Club with two extra-hole matches advancing.
Everett High defeated Wellesley High 7 to 0 at Wellesley yesterday afternoon. The only touchdown came in the third period when Bray scored after a 35 yard run by Gourville. Wellesley stopped Everett on its half yard line in the fourth period.
The University of Vermont defeated St. Michaels of Winooski 33 to 0 in Burlington. Vermont dominated with a strong offense and shutout defense.
A L H Duffy Lewis totaled eight hits for 12 bases and Harry Hooper added seven hits for 18 bases in the previous world series games.
Widespread betting on the World Series shows the Red Sox favored to win the title. State Street listings quote 10 to 7 and 10 to 6 on Boston, while Wall Street offers 10 to 8 and New York bookmakers echo 10 to 7 for the Red Sox. Brooklyn backers remain hopeful with odds around 100 to 75 as excitement builds.
Brooklyn on October 4 saw manager Carrigan rest regulars as Robinson fielded rookies and bench players. The Giants capitalized to win 7 to 3 over the favored club with strong pitching and timely hitting from lesser used players.
Sallee pitched the nine innings for New York allowing two runs while Cadore was pounded after relieving Cheney. Robertson led New York with three hits including a home run and McCarty added three hits. The game featured base thefts by Robertson and Zimmerman among others with Burns and L. Miller adding two-base shots.
The 120 pound bout between Britt and Shubert is renewed at the Arena after a controversial fight. Shubert fouled Britt repeatedly, risking disqualification, and Britt urged care as he seeks another chance. The Commercial A. C. card features Freddie Yelle and Harry Carlson with Patsey Green in a 10 round bout. Mel Coogan is highlighted as a promising Brooklyn 135 pounder.
Patrolman John C. Russell of Lexington and Edward Russell of East Lexington bagged the second fox of the 1916 17 season for the New England Fox Hunters Club.
Michigan opened the football season with a dominating 38 to 0 win over Marietta College in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines showcased strong offense and stifling defense to secure a decisive victory in front of home fans.
A new feature titled Billy Sunday The Boy The Man The Preacher debuts in the Sunday Post, exploring the famed evangelist’s life and impact through archival photos and interviews.
The record notes a last week morning game at Braves Field between the Pirates and Braves described as a tie game of Sept 23 played as a regularly scheduled game. It references a dispute about last season's world series outcomes between the Red Sox and others.
The Middlesex Rifle Club of Lincoln will hold a 200 yard shooting event next Saturday at the club range in Lincoln. Secretary Byron Lunt announced the details last evening.
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