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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
11
Giants win games three and four to even series and boost Chicago seat prices for Game Five at White Sox Park. Brokers ask 10 for a grand stand seat and 15 for a box seat.
Somerville High defeated Dean Academy 7 to 0 in Somerville yesterday morning. Tom Thornton scored the lone touchdown on a 25 yard zigzag run in the first period as the game stayed close throughout.
Giants skipper expresses confidence after New York defeats and pitcher Schupp’s comeback. He credits Schupp’s phenomenal relief outing, defends Captain Collins, and predicts continued hitting from Bennie Kauff and Zimmerman as the Giants aim to secure the world championship.
A large crowd attended a city track meet on Boston Common with strong performances across events including military service contestants. Boxing highlights feature Billy Miske and Kid Norfolk planned for next Tuesday at the Armory A. A. while college athletics see Boston College and Charley Brickley making impact.
The Boston Braves captured the 1914 National League pennant and swept the Philadelphia Athletics four straight games to win the world championship.
Chicago October 12 Ralph Mulford was regarded as the favorite to win the Grand Prix Cup races of 20 50 and 100 miles at the Speedway course tomorrow. In qualifying he drove nearly 118 miles an hour. Nine other drivers including Gaston Chevrolet compete.
In Worcester on October 12 Brown defeated Holy Cross 6 to 2 as the Providence squad used weight and prior games to gain the edge. The contest featured sloppy play by both sides with Holy Cross committing key miscues that led to Brown touchdowns.
Brown outplayed Holy Cross as Brooks led surges with long gains including an 80 yard sprint after Armstrong recovered a dropped punt. Gore Gordon kicked a field goal and Brown scored on Coulter and Conway runs while Holy Cross managed one score on Armstrong’s kickoff return. Attendance 3000.
Enterprise of Brockton won first prize at the Granite Veteran's Association muster in West Quincy with a stream of 93 ft 8 in. Union of East Brantree and Protector of Brockton were close behind with 202 ft 54 in and 1 ft 5 in respectively. Hancock of Brockton and Defender of East Weymouth also earned prize money.
Russell and Cicotte are contenders to start the fifth game as the White Sox seek a win at the Polo Grounds. Cold or warm weather could decide who starts while McGraw may rely on Sallee or Benton for the Giants. The Sox hope to rebound after defeats and aim to defend their title with strong pitching and lineup.
Newton High defeated Huntington School 27 to 6 at Newtonville. Captain Henry Garrity led Newton with three touchdowns and a 90 yard kickoff return by Young highlighted Huntington’s lone score. Hughes added a TD and kicked three goals. game officiated by Woodlock with Bankart and Jerry as umpires.
Weymouth High defeats Quincy High 7 to 0 after Mahoney of Weymouth returns a forward pass 40 yards for a touchdown in yesterday's South Shore league game at Quincy. The score comes on a single breakthrough in a hard fought contest with a late Quincy scoring chance denied.
Arlington High School football team won its second game of the season with a 15 to 0 victory over Roxbury Latin at Spy Pond Athletic Field yesterday morning.
Letters at Post Sporting Department for Joseph Moore, George Perry, Joe Eagan, Lester Babcock listed with details on correspondence and dates.
Lawrence October 12 Soldier Bart Field, the New York boxer, failed to appear for a 12 round bout with Tommy Robson of Malden, claiming a broken hand from a New York fight last night. Tommy Gavigan of Cleveland was matched but was decisively outclassed as Robson won the decision after 12 rounds.
Mordecai Brown files in Federal Court seeking the appointment of a receiver for the National American and defunct Federal leagues to compel payment of 7500 he says is due under his Federal league contract. He claims the defunct St Louis club property became the property of the National and American leagues when the war with organized baseball ended.
J Tuo mokoski of Quincy won the Fore River Athletic Association field day 10 mile road race in 48 20 with Ralph Williams second in 50 5 and a 6 30 handicap. Jimmy Henigan of Dorchester Club finished third in 47 5 as the event ran through Quincy and West Quincy ending at the Fore River grounds. Mayor Whitten offered a silver cup to the winner.
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