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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
12
Lexington playground carnival closes seasons with events
Children held a day long track and field meet and boys and girls swimming races at Lexington athletic field to cap successful seasons on Lexington and East Lexington playgrounds. A basketry exhibit flag raising games and refreshments complemented the programme as 20 children took part. The carnival drew about 800 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
East Lexington
Sixteen Left in Tennis Play Sixteen Left in Tennis Play
At Forest Hills on August 31 the 36th annual National Tennis Association singles championship reduced 128 entrants to 16 after the third round. Easterners lead with nine players, followed by six from the Pacific coast and one from the South. Notable survivors include Wallace F. Johnson, W. Merrill Hall, George M. Church, R. Norris Williams, William M. Johnston, Maurice E. McLoughlin, Clarence J. Griffin, and Douglas S. Watters. Major matches featured McLoughlin defeating Pell in straight sets and Johnston outclassing Nathaniel W. Niles. Upcoming rounds list Hall vs Johnson and McLoughlin vs Church among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
National Tennis Association
East
Pacific Coast
South
Wallace F. Johnson
Philadelphia
W. Merrill Hall
New York
E. H. Whitney
W. J. Clothier
R. Norris Williams
William M. Washburn
Leonard Beekman
George M. Church
Tenafly
N. J
Karl H. Behr
Clarence J. Griffin
San Francisco
E. R. McCormick
Los Angeles
Willis HE. Davis
California
S. H. Voshell
Voshell
William J. Clothier
Lyle H. Mahan
William M. Johnston
Nathaniel W. Niles
Johnston
Boston
Eugene M. Warren
Cedric A. Major
Williams
Robert LeRoy
William M. Rand
Rye
N. Y
Douglas
Watters
G. A. L. Dionne
Watson , Washburn
Willis B. Davis
R. Lindley Murray
Maurice E. McLoughlin
Hunt Starts Tomorrow by Middlesex Hunt of Lincoln
The Middlesex Hunt of Lincoln will open its annual hunting season tomorrow morning with Alexander H. Higginson serving as master of fox hounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Hunt
Lincoln
Alexander H. Higginson
Senators Beat Indians 5 3 in Washington Tilt
Washington wins 5 to 3 over Cleveland. The Senators chased Lambeth from the mound in the seventh with four straight hits and a sacrifice, bringing in three runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Indians
Washington
Cleveland
Lambeth
Nine heats run at Central Maine fair Waterville
At Waterville Maine the Central Maine fair held nine heats with Governor Curtis present. Andy Ashland won the free-for-all pace 2 11 1 4 seconds, May Bird close behind. Remiss repeated yesterday’s win in the 2 30 pace while Cleo W led the 2 17 mixed race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Andy Ashland
Pb. G
Ashland
Bird
B. m
Smith
Wees
Prince Aldeen
Vincent
Remiss
Blk. m
Rythm
Rel Sena
Sa Cleo W
Br. m
Tigers Beat Yankees 7 to 3 to Close Series
Detroit won the final game of the New York series 7 to 3 in New York. Russell walked and hit batsman led to a four-run third inning for the Tigers. Mitchell shut down the Yankees until the eighth when Pipp hit a two-run triple and Maisel scored on a single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Detroit
Russell
Mitchell
Yankees
Pipp
Maisel
Vitt
Bush
Cobb
Yeach
Crawford
Barns
Young
Seer
McKee
Stereo
A. E. Magee
Onnerane
Peckinpaugh
Muisel
Oldring
Mullen
R F
Walters
Saasceee
Mogridge
Love
Burns
Veach
Evans
O'Loughlin
Britt Faces Moore In 12 Round Featherweight Headliner
New Bedford's Young Britt, rising New England featherweight, meets Memphis Pat Moore in a 12 round Arena main event next Tuesday. Moore debuts locally and has defeated Wid Williams, Kewpi Ertle, and Teddy Martin in prior showings. Also set is Terry Brooks versus Walter Butler in a bruising slugfest as part of a strong Armory A.A. card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt
New Bedford
New Kingland
Memphis
Pat Moore
Arena
New England
Moore
Wid Williams
Baltimore
Kewpi Ertle
Teddy Martin
Terry Brooks
Walter Butler
Armory A.A
Hayes Wins Caddy Final at Wollaston
Hayes captured the caddies tournament at Wollaston Golf Club Montclair after three extra holes with S Baker. G Albach defeated J Collins 56 and 4 and R Burgess beat F Hannon 4 and 2 in the second division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VY. Hayes
Wollaston Golf Club
Montclair
S. Baker
G. Albach
J. Collins
R. Burgess
F. Hannon
Browns Defeat the Red Sox 2-1
Ernie Koob lucked through a 2-1 victory as the Browns beat the Red Sox in Boston yesterday. Ruth pitched well but lacked strong support while Carri gan’s lineup failed to muster an early attack, giving St. Louis their third win in four against Boston on their long road trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Koob
Fielder Jones
Browns
Carrigan
Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Ruth
Koob
St. Louis
Browns Top Red Sox In Error Filled Contest
Absence of Jack Barry hurt Boston as Mike McNally’s rough inning error and others aided Cleveland's first run. Ruth and Koob failed in key moments while Gardner’s misplay on a throw helped Cleveland add runs. Astros? (Note: The article mentions Browns, Red Sox, and players like Sisler, Shotton, Koob, Lavan, Gardner, Lewis, Pratt, Ruth, Hooper, McNally, Austin, Severeid.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Barry
Boston
Mike McNally
Browns
Ruth
Koob
Gardner
Duffy Lewis
Austin
Lavan
St. Louis
Miller
Sox
Shotton
Lewis
Cleveland
Red Sox
New York
Sisler
Scott
Hooper
McNally
Pratt
Cady
Severed
Walker
Lavan Gardner
Louis
R. BH
TB Shotton
F. Oe
Edie
Sister
Teen
Tae
Murians
Liecine
Severoid
E . Eenso
Khoob
S Hooper
Janvrin
Gainer
Wae
Jardner
bHoblitzell
St. Louis Eerseee Na
Hildebrand
Owens
Ruth's late hit falls short as defense seals loss
In a tense ninth inning, Ruth walked two as the Pirates failed to score and Ward Walsh homered for a different game not in this excerpt. Clarence Ruth double and Hooper Janvrin advance but a Miller miscue halts rally. Marsans throws out Lewis at third on a crucial play, preserving an 8th-inning margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fawiwee
McInnis
Sisscaee Grimm
Eisai Okaeedy
Nabors
McElwee
Lee Motels
Collins
Yeokson
A. Collins
Ness
von Kolnita
Bush
Philadelphia
Felsch
Jackson
Schalk
Sehang
Benz
Weiver
EB. Collins
I. Collins
Terry
von Kolnitz
Picinich
Witt
Bens
Connolly
Chill
Washington
Leonard
Foster
Milan
Smith
Shanks
Judge
Neeee
McBride
Henry
Cess
Gharrity
Ane Ayers
Saeenee
Cleveland
Chapman
Sewers
Coleman
C .Seeaers
Lambeth
D .Eseeese
Morton
Moeller Ewer
Gould
Gandil
Roth
Turner
Graney
Ayers
Bom
Dineen and
Nallin
Ruth
Hooper
Miller
Janvrin
McNally
Lewis
Marsans
Walsh
Scott
Shotton
Hoblitzell
Cady
Sisler
President Lannin Awards Leonard $100 for No-Hit Pitch
President Joseph H. Lannin presented Truteh Leonard with a $100 bill as a token for his no-hit, no-run game against the St. Louis Browns on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Lannin
Truteh Leonard
St. Louis Browns
Earl Jr Wins Free For All at Short Ship Circuit Meet
At Woonsocket R I on August 31 Earl Jr with Coakley driving won the free for all pace in a closing day Short Ship circuit meet. Baron Hal trailed in the third heat while Birdie Alcyo required five heats for the 2 15 pace and Sox De Forest captured the 2 21 trot in straight heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
R. Ir
Earr, Jr
Coakley
Baron Hal
Birdie Alcyo
Bolduc
Sox de Forest
Gillies
Aconite
Fleming
Col. Forrest
B. S
Kingsley
Princess Wilkes
R. m
Crozier
Harley R
Wickersham
Cheerful Charlie
Fleeta Dillon
Silver Heels
B. m
Katy Patch
Kellarville Lad
Hotchking and Warman
Alfred King
Blk. S
Morgan
Earl, Jr
Ler
Buster Brown
B. G
Pope
Sam Jacinto
Warman
Ring Rivals Box Tonight in Boston Boxing Card
Malden and East Boston clash as Mike Crowley meets Tommy Reagan in a 12 round feature at the Commercial A C. Crowley defeated Mike Sullivan last time to sudden reaction from Noddle Island fans. Reagan, ex national featherweight champ, seeks revenge and Boston pride. Also Watlin and Gerard meet in eight rounds and Benny Volgar of New York looms as a potential opponent. Two six round bouts head the undercard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
East Boston
Greater Boston
Mike Crowley
Tommy Reagan
A. C
Crowley
Mike Sullivan
Noddle Islanders
B. A. A. and Mechanics’ Building
Reagan
Boston
Tony Watlin
Brighton
al Gerard
North Findh
Redhot
Ring
Benny Volgar
New York
Welsh and White Set for 2 Round Championship Bout
Telegrams from across the country request seat reservations for the Welsh versus White championship bout scheduled for Monday afternoon in Colorado Springs. Cities from coast to coast including St. Louis Salt Lake City and Chicago will be at ringside as both fighters train before capacity crowds. Welsh weighs 185 pounds White is three quarters of a pound heavier with betting at even terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
Freddie Welsh
Charlie White
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Chicago
White
Welsh
Detroit Auto Plants Add Workers In Big Gain
Michigan Labor Department figures show nearly 60 percent more employees in Detroit’s 14 largest automobile plants than last year. Total workers reach 79,?9? with 75,126 men and 2,369 women. up 25,501 from 1915. Motoring reciprocity now spans the U.S.-Canada border enabling free entry for both American and Canadian owners for 80 days without bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan Labor Department
United States
Canada
American Automobile Association
Canadian Automobile Foderation
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