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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
17
Jack Slatty, longtime Tufts College baseball coach, is the likely choice to mold Harvard's baseball team. Authorities have settled on Slattery with only minor details left before final confirmation.
Pete Hartley of New York defeats Johnny Duffy of New York when the referee halts the main bout in the third round at the Unity Club Lawrence. Walter Bartlett of Los Angeles stops Joe Clarke of the same city in the fourth round of the semi finals. Bartlett fought well.
Boston College dominated New Hampshire State College with a 19 to 0 victory at Alumni Field Newtown. The BC line stifled the offense holding to two first downs while Lowney Fitzpatrick and Curley scored touchdowns.
The world series ended with the Red Sox taking the world's championship. The article notes few dramatic moments requiring intense cheering from Boston's Royal Rooters as Ebbetts and Lannin join the parade.
Ernie Shore pitched well, Duffy Lewis made key plays, and timely hitting sparked a Sox win. The Royal Rooters celebrated on the field with Brookyn president Ebbets and Red Sox president Lannin, then paraded around the park before disbanding after speeches.
Battling Levinsky of New York outpointed Billy Miske of St Paul in a ten round boxing match in Brooklyn. Levinsky weighed 161 pounds and Miske 175.
Lynn English High football held the Technology Sophomores to a 13 to 13 tie in a hard fought contest at Ocean Park yesterday.
Ernie Shore held Brooklyn to three hits as the Red Sox won 4 to 1 in the decisive fifth game. Boston hitters and defense exploited Brooklyn miscues, with Gardner and Hooper delivering key plays and Pfeffer pitching creditably for Boston.
The Concord High School football eleven hosted Hyde Park High School and shut them out 12 to 0 in yesterday afternoon’s home game.
The Lexington High School football team opened its home season with an 18 to 6 victory over Watertown at the Lexington Athletic Field in a one sided contest.
In a field of about twenty, A. T. Gutheim won the handicap versus bogey contest at the Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington yesterday afternoon, finishing 6 up on his opponents. I. L. Hannum placed second, 1 up.
Newton High dominated Huntington School yesterday at Claflin Field Newtonville winning 21 to 0.
Beverly beat Everett High 14 to 6 at home after trailing early. Beverly scored in the first period, then surged in the final quarter with a series of line plunges to reach the winning margin.
Newton High pressed Huntington School with 15 successful forward passes to secure a 21 to 0 victory yesterday. The win showcased Newton’s passing game and strong defense limiting Huntington’s chances.
Rindge and Cambridge Latin played to a 0 0 draw at Russell Field Cambridge yesterday. The standout was Rindge’s strong defense and stubborn resistance throughout the match.
Saugus High defeated Brighton High yesterday 19 to 0 at Saugus. The home team scored one touchdown in the first period and two in the fourth, completing a strong conference win.
Winthrop High defeated Wellesley High 6 to 0 at Winthrop yesterday. Talcott scored the lone touchdown for the home team in the second period on straight line plunges.
St John's Prep defeated Tufts freshmen at St John's Field yesterday with a 12 to 6 score. Both teams played old fashioned football except for two notable moments.
Norwood High School hammered Foxboro High 72 to 0 in a decisive football game. Norwood built a commanding lead early and kept Foxboro off the scoreboard throughout the contest.
Waltham High defeated Tilton Seminary 20 to 2, marking the first time this season Waltham has allowed a score in yesterday’s game. The win boosts Waltham’s record as Tilton struggles to keep pace.
Lynn Classical beat Marblehead High 7 to 6 in a fast close game at Ocean Park yesterday. Marblehead chased the lead before the finish as Lynn Classical secured the win on the road.
More than 1500 spectators watched Medford High upset Worcester Trade School on the Fulton street grounds yesterday morning the final score 14 to 0.
Commentator lauds Red Sox after their fifth victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers noting superior pitching by Shore Ruth and Leonard and the team’s efficient one run at a time strategy. Dodgers misfires and the Red Sox celebrate a second straight world title in a season described as dominant.
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