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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
8
The Brooklyn owner expresses confidence in his players facing the Red Sox, praising their belief, hitting depth, and defensive strength. He cites the season’s hot race, respect for Boston, and trust in pitchers to shoulder Series workload as Brooklyn eyes the world championship.
L B Paton of Homestead dominates day one qualifying at the Country Club Brookline winning both matches for the Country Club cup and posting scores 81 in the morning and 75 in the afternoon Roger Hovey of Hartford is Patons main rival for low score honors with Hovey winning his afternoon match after a default for his opponent A M Crosby also advances in the morning In the handicap vs bogey open 43 competitors compete J B Hylan and L Lanigan tie at two up and must replay to decide the trophy winner
Boston College and New Hampshire State College football teams arranged a Columbus Day game for October 12 likely at Fenway Park. The Fordham game cancellation left the date open.
The piece highlights Hooper and Lewis in the outfield and Everett Scott’s one handed stops. Harold Janvrin’s learned defense backs up Heinie Wagner while Babe Ruth or Ernie Shore pace pitching. Gardner Hooper Lewis Walker Stengel Daubert Wheat and Stengel provide bats with Cutshaw as pinch hitter. Chief Meyers anchors stopping steals as the Dodgers seek hit and run plays while aiming to counter opponent strategies.
Hanover N H Oct 6 The annual fall interclass track meet pitted seniors against juniors with others far behind The seniors finished first with 69 points to the yearlings 50 The juniors had 15 and the sophomores seven Earl Thompson the freshman standout won three firsts and three thirds totaling 18 points
The Esco motor lock, a practical accessory, auto locks ignition and fuel supply to prevent flooding and leakage, reducing fire risk. Mounted under the dash with wiring concealed, it deters tampering. company offices are at 1856 Commonwealth Avenue, New England.
A tight contest is anticipated at Everett as the local high school faces Worcester Trade School. Coach Fraser has the team traveling better and stronger and anticipates a victory over the Worcester eleven.
Boston faces Brooklyn in a high stakes opener as Carrigan directs the Red Sox with Ruth or Shore on the mound and Marquard or Leonard for the Dodgers. Both clubs bring pennants and titles into the season debut, while fan faith rides on game one outcomes in Brooklyn.
Somerville High, touted as the strongest area football aggregation, meets Newton High this afternoon at the Somerville Recreation Field in a key fall matchup.
Celtics manager Carrigan says his team is ready for the battle to begin and aims to annex another title. He praises the Brooklyn club as a great ball team and notes all players are in good shape except Barry and Foster. He will finalize his pitching choice just before game time.
A large Royal Rooters crowd expects to back the Boston Red Sox in the opening game versus the Brooklyn Dodgers. Led by Johnny Killeen, the group plans a high spirited display at Ebbets Field and Fenway, buying tickets and cheering, while ensuring tickets are not sold to speculators.
Boston Elks host a baseball night in the lodge dining room to open the fall season. The entertainment committee has planned an elaborate cabaret show beginning at five o'clock with players and club officials from the Red Sox and Brooklyn invited to attend.
John J. McGraw will continue to manage the New York National League baseball club next year despite rumors. Secretary John B. Foster says McGraw has plans for next season with President Hempstead and that his contract still has one year to run. Players, railing after a recent game with Brooklyn, plan to present him a collection of Shakspere's works, but no public ceremony will be held.
Prisoners at Deer Island will be allowed to follow the Boston Red Sox series. The penal institutions department arranged with Boston newspapers to flash the game figures to the island by innings.
Golf tournaments are scheduled this afternoon at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights and Concord Country Club off the Old Road to Nine Acre Corner in Concord.
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