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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
11
Thomas Kerrigan defeats Patrick Doyle 2 up with 1 to play in the 36-hole final at Dedham Hunt and Polo Club. The triangular contest ends on three courses under varied conditions, solidifying Kerrigan's supremacy.
Kerrigan claims victory at Dedham after a 2 and 1 win, completing a trio of wins in hostile conditions. He triumphed at Myopia in 37 holes and prevailed at the Country Club despite a cloudburst, with Doyle rallying at Dedham to prolong the match.
John Evers captain of the Boston club said he had been asked to become Yale baseball coach and that the faculty is considering the terms. The note comes from Chicago dated Sept 16 and cites Evers as the candidate for the Yale post.
Exeter New Hampshire September 16 More than 60 candidates reported for football practice at Plimpton Field as the Exeter squad, light in numbers, counts only three veterans Kemp ton Brenan and Werner are the holdovers The team will play Yale second team on October 9 after the Oct 9 game with Pennsylvania freshman team was cancelled.
Yale football candidates held a seven minute first scrimmage under a hot midsummer sun. The varsity lineup featured Church Gates Way Vorys Kositzky Baldridge Allen Bentley Wilson Waite Guernsey and Captain Wilson in the backfield.
On Columbus Day October 12, the Improved Independent Order of Red Men in Massachusetts hosts a field day and athletic carnival at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury to raise funds for the State orphan fund. Events include 100 200 44100 yard dashes a mile run relay shot put and high jump with closed games, tug of war and a Wan derers of Neponset versus Lincolns of Brighton football game. Entries close October 8 for open events with Charlies J. McCloskey at 499 Columbia Road Dorchester.
Wrestlers say heat has not hampered training for the Braves Field outdoor carnival next Monday night. Cutler calls heat helpful while Lemle praises water comfort. Promoter Tuohey weighs reserving a women’s section as interest from the fair sex grows. Ed Gestmann, set to face Cutler, will arrive Sunday.
Charles Toth of the L Street Swimmers Club plans a 7 am swim from Charlestown Bridge to Graves Light to Revere Beach. He is piloted by Gus Wise. Jack Hurwitz, also of the L Street Swimmers Club, aims to beat Sam Richards' 5 hours 40 minutes record set August 31 a year ago.
Nearly a dozen top New England swimmers compete in the N E A A U three mile championship on the Charles River Basin tomorrow at 2 PM. George R Meehan of Brookline Swimming Club seeks a fourth straight title and a new record, with Ben Meehan Joe Woly niec and Jack Hurwitz among the strong contenders.
The Wisconsin State Boxing Commission barred Jess Willard from boxing exhibitions in the 101 Ranch Wild West Show. State law requires boxing only in legally licensed regular bouts, preventing further exhibitions.
Ty Cobb famed batter and baserunner faced a flaring scene in the eighth inning at Fenway Park as a hostile crowd surged toward him. Two Boston police officers shielded Cobb preventing harm and enabling him to participate in the remainder of the game between the league leaders.
After two near misses at his head, Ty Cobb charged that Red Mays tried to bean him and swung his bat at the Sox pitcher in the eighth. Umpires deemed the bat slip legitimate, sparking a wild scene as 500 fans swarmed the field and patrolmen escorted Cobb to safety and then to his hotel.
Brockton High School football coach E Marion Roberts suffered a fractured collarbone after inviting 250 pound tackle candidate Arthur Hall to tackle him during practice. Hall appeared to execute the hit but left Roberts injured while teammates assisted.
Carlisle Pennsylvanian reports the Carlisle Indian football candidates completed a final scrimmage before the Albright College contest on Saturday. Coach Kelley supervised 45 minutes of signal practice with new formations followed by layered scrimmage drills among varsity and second units.
A meeting of the International League board of directors was held in Buffalo. Only routine business was trans acted. President Edward Barrow said Richmond and Harrisburg would likely stay in the league next season, though a future meeting will decide. Attendees included Chapin Rochester Lichtenhein Montreal McCaffery Toronto Flanagan Providence Smith Richmond and Simon Buffalo.
The will of A G Spalding, veteran baseball man who died in San Diego, is filed for probate. Widow Elizabeth Churchill Spalding is executrix. Estate valued at about 600000, with 500000 in personal property and 100000 in San Diego real estate.
Pittsburg Sept 16 Al Mamaux sensational pitcher for the Pirates will be out for the season. Doctors say threat of appendicitis may force an operation after the season ends. Mamaux rests at his home in Dormant under physician care.
Harvard sealed the 1915 intercollegiate lawn tennis doubles title by advancing two teams from the semifinals. Norris Williams and Richard Harte defeated Disston Jr and Rowland of Pennsylvania in four sets. Caner and Curtis beat Weber and Hopkins of Yale in straight sets.
Former national champion Williams advances to the semi finals by defeating teammate Caner in two tight sets 8-6 7-5. He will face Yale’s Weber, Michigan State titleholder, after Weber beat Dartmouth’s S. L. Koeniger 6-1 6-4. Beekman and Coffey of Princeton also reach semis with Coffey defeating J. R. Rowland 10-8 1-6 7-5 and Beekman beating Rand 3-2 4-6 6-2.
Henry Powers of Atlantic City defeated Woolfolk Henderson of Lexington Ky to win the singles championship by breaking 40 consecutive targets in a shoot-off. Hellyer Jr and Powers tied at 9 ½ breaks in regular events. Hellyer eliminated early in extra string. Lester German of Aberdeen Md had an unfinished 372 straight run with ten events of 15 targets today, leading pros.
St. Louis Federals manager Fielder Jones received a three day suspension from league president Gilmore after a verbal clash with umpire Mullin yesterday in St. Louis.
John Keenan announced negotiations to secure 300 seats in the first base covered bleachers for the Royal Rooters. The group will bring a band and cheering energy to support the local team against Detroit in the upcoming games.
Syracuse reports William the world champion five year old pacing stallion broke the wagon mile record at the Grand Circuit meeting pacing 1 59 1 2 beating the former mark of 2 01 1 4. Driven by owner C K G Billings of New York City.
A six race program ends with a dominant 2:06 pace and a trio of straight-heat wins. St Frisco leads a field of six in the Syracuse stake for 2:20 trotters, while Jones Gentry and Napoleon Direct claim upset and late victory, as Governor Whitman watches Lee Axworthy win the governor’s stake amid praise for Uhlan the renowned trotting gelding.
Coach Haughton selected a 40 man university squad after a long day at Cambridge. The afternoon session ran late and the varsity did not leave the field until near dark. The remaining players will wear black jerseys as the second squad to form the second team.
Haughton conducts postures with 40 selections while four elevens drill in signal practice. The squad promotes nearly all last year’s freshmen to varsity except Murray Taylor. The large roster includes Middendorf Wallace Taylor Sagar Wiggin Lathrop Parson Gilman Cada man Bigelow Curtis Weatherhead Soucy Coolidge Lyman Hartley Watson Doherty Willcox Murray Gardner Boles Horween etc. No first string is chosen as coaches test combinations and emphasize line cohesion and back play. Captain Mahan weighs 168 pounds as weight loss affects almost all players amid hot weather and early practice.
New York Sept 16. Kid Williams returns to Baltimore after losing the bantamweight title to Johnny Ertle, the Western challenger. Williams declares he will never fight in the West again.
The league results show Indianapolis 6 Milwaukee 0 and Milwaukee 9 Indianapolis 2. Minneapolis 7 Columbus 2 and Columbus 6 Minneapolis 5. Louisville 6 St. Paul and Cleveland 9. Kansas City forfeited to unknown opponents with a 0 score.
In St Louis on September 16 the Braves could not play two NL doubleheaders due to heavy rain. The first game was canceled by wet grounds and the second innings were halted after a deluge, leaving the Cardinals to schedule a Saturday doubleheader. Ham Hyatt and Pat Ragan featured in a muddy field as Henry O Day and Quigley umpired.
Chicago September 16 Umpire Byron apologized publicly to fans for yesterday's clubhouse fight with Red Smith of the Boston Nationals after the game. The episode drew applause as Byron said he was sorry he took part. Meanwhile Rabbit Maranville rejoined the Braves after recovery from a foot injury and Bill James eyed a tryout as Stallings weighs future moves.
Everett school officials canceled classes due to heat but Coach Cleo O'Donnell led a two hour morning practice at the school football field. The session kept players indoors to miss the heat.
Magee doubled and Kauff homered in the 11th, lifting Brooklyn to an 8 to 6 victory over St. Louis after a see-saw nine innings. Crandall matched three Brooklyn pitchers with St Louis, as the teams traded runs and the game closed with Brooklyn ahead.
Pittsburg defeated Baltimore 8 to 5 at home on September 16. Many players appeared for both teams. Pittsburg pulled ahead in the seventh inning after Baltimore had taken the lead. Batteries were Knetzer Dickson Comstock and O Connor for Pittsburg and Berry Leclair Black Quinn and Russell for Baltimore.
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