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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1914

Page

8

Hinkey Drills Eli Warriors in Varsity Practice

Field Marshal Frank Hinkey led Yale football drills at Madison Connecticut with morning and afternoon sessions. Various quarterbacks including Wilson and Duryea were tested as players rotated among three teams while Tommy Cornell did not practice. The squad may stay in Madison next week due to improved condition.

Madison Conn Frank Hinkey Yale Football Warriors Wilson McLesh Easton Robertson Duryea Hinkey Tommy Cornell Bill Marting Mey Yale Field

Brockton Plans For Big Athletic Meet

Preparations for the Brockton Fair track events are under way with aims to attract leading sprinters and stage a mile race that could become a regional classic. The committee seeks top competitors following national championships and plans to offer unprecedented prizes to elevate the Brockton meet.

Brockton Brockton Fair New England

Postponed AL Games To Be Played In Western Cities

American league clubs will play postponed games in Western cities this month. Washington at Chicago, Boston at Chicago, Washington at St Louis, Boston at St Louis, Philadelphia at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland, New York at Cleveland, Boston at Detroit, Cleveland at St Louis.

Chicago B. B. Johnson Washington Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland New York Eland

Hoblitzel Raises Old Question Again

Dick Hoblitzel has batted .380 with the Red Sox raising the question whether American league pitching is better than or equal to the National league. He did not hit for the Reds this season and, despite hints he did not give his best to Herzog, never hit as well in the older circuit as in Boston.

Dick Hoblitzel Red Sox Hobby Cincinnati Reds Charley Herzog Boston

Records Fall in A A U Meet at Johns Hopkins

Three junior national championship records were broken and one equalled in the Amateur Athletic Union junior championships held at Johns Hopkins University athletic field Homewood. V Kyronen Kaleva Athletic Club Brooklyn set a five mile mark of 2 39 1 5. G A Browder Jr Polytechnic Preparatory Brooklyn threw the javelin 165 ft 2 in. H T Worthington Boston Athletic Association added the broad jump 23 ft sin. J F McLoughlin Boston Athletic equalled the hop, step and jump record of 45 ft sin. (Baltimore Sept 11)

V. Kyronen Kaleva Athletic Club Brooklyn G.A. Browder, Jr Polytechnic Preparatory H. T. Worthington Boston Athletic Association J. F. McLoughlin Baltimore Amateur Athletic Union Johns Hopkins University Athletic Field Homewood

New York clubs dominate meet with 55 points win

The New York Athletic Club led with 55 points, followed by New York Irish-American A. C. 24, Boston A. A. 20, Boston Irish-American Club 16, and Chicago Athletic Association 13. The event highlighted multiple New York and Boston athletes, with distances and times across sprints, jumps, hurdles, and throws.

Athletic Meet Event Results Across Multiple disciplines

Results show J C Lawler of Irish American A A wins 16 pound shot with 48 feet 5 and 4 inches at Boston with W F Roos of New York A C second. Other winners include A R Rodriguez in running high jump and K R Curtis in pole vault, with top marks and notable records referenced.

J. C. Lawler A. A Boston W. F. Roos New York A. C A. Fetter G. Kuell Anchor Athletic Club New Jersey A. R. Rodriguez Bronx Church House E. Lescher H. E. Welch Cleveland A. C B. Randall K. R. Curtis Syate H. J. Reed K. Caldwell H. H. Semmes Washington William Lynch T. K. Barrett Marsland Swimming Club Baltimore L. P. Gear D. H. Hennon G. A. Browder Ot “Techmic Preparatory Brooklyn J. ©. Lincoln L. Harber L. Rudnick Mohawk A. C VY. Kyronen Kaleva A. C D. Broderick David Politzer Sheridan A. C E. Carroll

Tigers Defeat Chicago 5-3 on Erratic Chicago Defense

Detroit bats sparked a 5-3 victory as Chicago’s Baker misplayed a ball and the Tigers benefited from strong hits. Manager Callahan used four pitchers in a seesaw game, with Dauss allowed five runs in 12 1 2 innings. Two-base hits by Dauss Vitt Roth highlighted Chicago’s offense, while Detroit tallying came from Bush Witt Cobb Crawford and others.

Chicago Detroit Baker Basls Callahan Tigers AB. R Veach Heilman Moriarty Stanage Drauss AB. R. BH PO. A. E. Memitt Livesness Weaver Colian Pournier Schalk Kubt Scissseay DS Roth Shi BCOU Srsevecee Csastic aBolie Besser Faber Pss Occassson bChappell Mossel Tathrop Dauss Vitt Roth Scott Lather’ S Russell Lathrop Dineen

Bay State Motorcycle Club Tour Kicks Off Today

The Bay State Motorcycle Club begins a two day endurance run with starts at 5 a m from Park Square or the Goodrich building. Riders will reach Portsmouth Portland North Conway White River Junction Keene and Boston with daylight riding and a medal offered for finishing within an hour of each day’s schedule.

Bay State Motorcycle Club Park Square Goodrich Boylston Street Portsmouth Portland North Con- Way St. Johnsbury White River Junction Keene Boston Goodrich Touring Bureau

American Olympic Committee to Host Next Games

The international Olympic committee announced it will entrust organizing the next Olympic Games to the American Olympic Committee following a meeting in New York.

Paris International Olympic Committee New York

Early 1914 Schoolboy Football Opens in Waltham

The 1914 season kicks off at 3 p.m. with Marlboro and Waltham meeting on the Waltham High field. Officials include Dr Edward J. O'Brien Tufts as referee and Alfred W. Ingalls Brown as umpire. Captains and players listed reflect early era play.

Waltham H. Marlboro H. Leary Butler E Tracey T Jones Snute Lg Hoelsher Walker G Tomlin Groggins T Eaton Johnstone Sanford R E Bacon Eaton Moore Gately Bacon Brown Millen Laflamme H B Richardson Peloquin Edward J O’brien Tufts Alfred W. Ingalls Edward Laughlin Harvard Ralph

Boston Braves Lead Broadway Betting With Pennant Odds

New York reports the Boston Braves as favorites on Broadway for the National League pennant with odds of 6 to 5, reversing earlier even money and marking the first time this year McGraw region supporters asked for odds.

New York Boston Braves Broadway McGraw

Betting and odds swirl as Boston and New York duel for pennant

The piece notes heavy speculation on the Baseball World Series with backers hedging bets between Boston and New York as Giants fans hedge against earlier wagers. It cites more bets on the Braves and Cubs and records outsized wagers while predicting a Boston New York showdown with 28 Giants games left and Boston 27.

Braves Boston Stallings Giants Cubs O’day Chicago New York

Open of season football clash set by Waltham and Marlboro High

Over 6000 expected to witness the season opener as Waltham High and Marlboro High prepare for their first football game of the year. 1100+ invitations issued, souvenir programmes printed with lineups and rule changes. Waltham fields five veterans including Captain Richardson and Gately at quarterback. Marlboro counters with four veterans led by Captain Butler and Balmour at center.

Waltham High Harry Dame Marlboro High Captainchardson Millen Bacon Tomlin Tracey Gately Eaton Leary Jones Conlin Hoelscher Butler Sanford Claftin Groggins Shute Walker Balmour la Flamme Moore Pelequin

O Reilly Banquet Attracts Many Former Pupils

Friends and former students honor John D. O'Reilly a former Eng lish High and Dorchester High coach with a large banquet at the American House at 7 pm on Monday. About 400 guests expected including athletes he trained and celebrities like Johnny Evers Rabbit Maranville and John F. Fitzgerald. Invitations through Winfred Long 137 Peterboro Street Back Bay 21339.

John D. O'Reilly Dorchester John Johnny Evers Rabbit Maranville John F. Fitzgerald John-O Winfred Long Peterboro Street Back Bay

Senators Outhit Yankees And Win

Washington won 4 to 2 as three hits by the Yankees off Shaw were not enough. Moeller delivered a three run inning in the third with three singles a double and a walk plus a double steal. The Yankees scored in the fifth and Masel stole home in the sixth after a Masel single and steal.

Washington New York Shaw Nationals Moeller Yankees Masel PO Wu Moeller Foster Milan Peckinpa Boon Rweeney Snsavens Wee McHale McHale Malisel Dweeney Morgan Gandil Peuee Boone Meee Laergan SteHiale

Giants Shut Out Brooklyn 3 to 0 in New York

Giants blank Brooklyn 3 0 as Christy Mathewson dominates the mound and Larry Doyle helps spark the defense with a key catch. Brooklyn protests two umpires after a rough day. Giants head to Philadelphia for two against Dooin while Brooklyn heads to Boston to face the Braves.

New York Dick Rudolph Frank Baker Christy Mathewson Boston Giants Brooklyn Braves Phillies Larry Doyle Matty Wheat George Cutshaw Gus Getz Superbas Dick Bean Egan McGraw Eason J Egan Harry Smith Savannah Heinke Ericson Dallas Brainard Austin O'Connor Rooters Schmutz Merkle Larry McLean Philadelphia Dooin Wilbert Robinson Snodgrass Cnae Burns F Doyle Fletcher, Robertson Grant Ween Merkle McLean Mathewson AB Dalton E. Daubert Ertson Doyle Getz Daubert Fletcher Yason O’connor

Portland Tops Lowell Then Loses Second in Doubleheader

Portland out-hit Lowell in the first game but lost 6 to 5 while Lowell won. In the second game Portland captured 8 to 4 as Lohman was hit hard and Watkins pitched superbly for Lowell.

Lowell Portland Ring Lohman Watkins

Worcester 4 Lynn 1 in season finale

Worcester defeated Lynn 4 to 1 in the season finale at Lynn. Stewart and Cooney drove in runs, Porter and Stewart hit two base hits, and Van Dyke pitched for Lynn while Condon started for Worcester.

LYNN Worcester A.B Young Moulton Very Robinson Merigan Carroll Kennedy van Dye Condon Stewart Cooney Porter Wilson van Dyke Bannon

Harvard and Princeton Reach Intercollegiate Golf Final

Harvard captain E. P. Allis and Princeton’s L. M. Washburn won their semifinals at Garden City Golf Club to reach the 36 hole final for the Intercollegiate Golf Association individual championship. Allis defeated Yale’s Gaines and Pierce while Washburn edged Pennsylvania’s C. B. Webster to force a final between Harvard and Princeton.

Garden City L. L Harvard Princeton Intercollegiate Golf Association Garden City Golf Club E. P. Allis L. M. Washburn Allis F. S. Gaines Yale R. D. Pierce Washburn R. N. B. Fay C. B. Webster Pennsylvania

Favorites Clean Up In Lewiston Races

The favorites won today's Maine State Fair races in Lewiston. Seddie Mann set a state record for pacers with a mile in 2:09 and a last quarter of 33.14 seconds. Tom S. won three heats in the 2:14 pace, with Ethel S. second and Hard Luck third. Mary Chantrelle won three heats and the 2:28 trot with Indiana Dillon second and Major 8. third. Mackhurst won the 2:21 heat race, with Blowfelt second and Vector fourth. Rosa Lou and Lucky Clover also started.

Lewiston Seddie Mann Br. F Northern Mann State of Maine Thomas S Viceroy Reed Ethel S el Galo Mary Chantrelle B. m Knight Pattee Indiana Dillon Major Dr. Billings Oie Tommy Cotter Flora Dillon Hannah Iker Alfred Nelson Mackhurst McDougal Fox Blowfelt Frank Ward Vector Rosa Lou Lucky Clover

Holden Free Agent Declared by Baseball Commission

The National Baseball Commission ruled William Holden a free agent after his request to determine his status. He was awarded 300 dollars paid by the New York Americans to the Baltimore club, to apply to his salary when he joined Baltimore. Baltimore was censured for not suspending Holden after sale and for his disappearance.

Cincinnati William Holden National Baseball Commision Today New York Americans Baltimore New York Holden

Providence Defeats Jersey City 8 to 1 in Open Match

Providence beats Jersey City 8 to 1 as Buffalo tops Toronto 6 to 5 in a pair of hockey or baseball style results. The brief scores highlight decisive victories for Providence and Buffalo over Jersey City and Toronto respectively.

Providence Jersey City Buffalo Toronto

Southern Association Scores From Memphis Nashville Rounds

Memphis hosts Birmingham Memphis 6 Chattanooga Mobile 2 Chattanooga 1. Nashville Montgomery results show Nashville 3 Montgomery 2 in the first game and Nashville 4 Montgomery 1 in the second game.

Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga Mobile Nashville Montgomery

Scores From A A Baseball Action Across Cities

The American Association results show St. Paul Kansas City 9 6 and 5 in two games, St. Paul defeated by Kansas City in the second game. Minneapolis Milwaukee split with Milwaukee 7 5 and 5 1, in the pair of games. Indianapolis edged Louisville 14 to 10 in a separate matchup.

St. Paul Kansas City St. Pauli Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville

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Waltham Maranville Becher Schmidts What the THE Nero ELI Warriors Hoblitzel New York Athletic Club New York Irish-American A. C Boston A. A Boston Irish-American Club Chicago Athletic Association Smeets H. I. Treadway F. B. P. McNally, New York A. C Ee Br.sone Smart Aldridge Wee Lt. Martin Trenholm W. O Potter H. E. Barron Mercury A. C James F. McLoughlin F. H. Prem Y. M Long Island A C Joseph Burkhard Weve J. Loomis K. Kelly J. E. Jones Smart Set Athletic Club P. K. Barrett Maryland Swimming Club Tom Joyce Richard Alberts Anchor J. Davidson Washington Street Lieonnon School ST Waltham Vs. Marlboro Watch City Waltham High School NEW Yorkers MceGraw John Doyle Athletics O'Reilly Senators Brooklyns Doyle Saves Haverhill Haverhill Lewiston Campbell Maloney Peploski Thomas Duggan Ak Indge OA Smith Phoenix Yelle Casey C. . Conley Mundy Joyce Shea Gaston Marr Fullerton Gorman Haverhill de Vacies Judge Doherty Weymouth Ruth Law Aviatrix Martland Band A.E Kelly Dowell Donovan Hickman Wacob Hlayden Gurry Swayne McCleskey Fahey Stimpson Clemens Dee Whitehouse W'house M’berry S'mpson Merrill Aoe Dowell Hayden G’halge Tuero O Lohman Chman Alles Commission International League Southern Association American Association R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co Winston-Salem, N. C
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