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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1917
Page
6
The article notes the Phillies seeking a higher percentage as they chase the Braves and Giants. Pat Moran contemplates catching the over fast Giants but prioritizes securing second place. It mentions Tim Murnane day at Fenway Park and Mel Sheppard potential official handicapper.
Concord High School enters real practice for its candidates as players return from farm duties. Preliminary sessions have begun, with full training starting this week as the team prepares for the season.
Detroit won the first game 7 to 0 as Mitchell limited St Louis to five hits and Sotheron Koob were chased early. In the second game St Louis overpowered Ehmke and Burns, Pratt and Serenata drove in runs for a 6 to 4 win.
In St Louis the Cardinals and Reds split a doubleheader. Cruise and Gonzales led the Reds with two base hits apiece while Baird Lord Paulette and Smith added two base hits for St Louis. Watson Schmidt and Regan held the margins with solid pitching.
The Braves schedule two double headers today and tomorrow as they wrap up the season. Philadelphia also shares the heavy workload with back to back two game days in the current stretch.
The Braves and Phillies replay the much discussed protested early spring game on Wednesday open date. Pat Moran and his men are wary of another replay while the Giants arrive for the final series starting Thursday. Schreiber visits Braves Field as a potential signee amid draft examinations.
New York leads the National League by 10 games over Philadelphia with St. Louis third, while Chicago holds a seven game edge over Boston in the American League as both leaders prepare for the final road clashes. New York closes at Philadelphia October 4 and Chicago at New York on October 1.
The 100 kilometer cycling derby at Revere track features top favorites George Wiley and Victor Lmnart but Vincent Madonna is favored to win after his strong showing against them Saturday night. Madonna has previously beaten the same rivals in a 50 mile race, drawing comment from beach spectators.
Hank Gowdy former Boston NL star catcher reported to Camp Hills Mineola Long Island as a color sergeant of the 166th Ohio. He arrived with his regiment on September 9.
President Edward F. McGrady of the Boston Central Labor Union has received about forty threatening letters saying we will get you. He has informed post office authorities and will press for an investigation. One letter dated Boston September 6 1917 warns we know where you belong and we will get you.
Agents from the U S Department of Justice and a government stenographer attended a Boston Water Front Council gathering at Faneuil Hall. The visit targeted rumors the event was tied to the I W W, but the council comprises American Federation of Labor crafts, and the session featured patriotic addresses.
Sanitary and Street Cleaning Teamsters 149 thank Mayor Curley for removing contract men and using citizen labor. Coal Teamsters 68 oppose prohibition and instruct delegates to state convention. Massachusetts State Barbers Association bans women from membership after seventh annual convention. Labor delegates head to the 82nd annual A F of L. Massachusetts convention in Lawrence.
A Provincetown benefit praised the town for aiding widows and orphans of fishermen lost at sea. Speakers highlighted Boston Post backing and Red Cross support, thanking theater hosts and volunteers including Miss Helen Dean. No final receipts announced yet.
Coast Guard stations raise funds for Provincetown orphans as clothing drives pour in from local shops and Boston stores. The relief committee emphasizes school age apparel and shoes, with youths seeking work amid winter income concerns and hopes for strong fund support to keep children in school.
Film producer William Fox travels to Boston to view The Honor System at the Majestic Theatre. He invites city and state officials including Charlestown State Prison Warden Allen District Attorney Pelletier and former Governor Foss to the opening showing.
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