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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1916
Page
8
Boston overcomes hostile crowds and umpiring disputes to beat Chicago 6 to 2 at Comiskey Park. Ruth shines on mound and at bat. Hooper drives in multiple runs as Boston overturns earlier setback and faces pressure from fans and officials.
Down in Philadelphia fans rally around Cactus Cravath as Moran’s Phillies aim to clinch the pennant with the slugger delivering his customary home run power. Moran’s star right fielder helped steer last year’s bunting title to Philadelphia and is hoped to repeat against the Cubs. The Cardinals’ rough play Saturday worries, but they’ll trouble Beantown when they shift gears. In track news A KE Wood swept three Caledonian Grove events near $500, beating Willie Kolehmaen Billy Queal Jimmy Fitzgerald Ted Crooks and others, hailed as the country’s best long distance runner. A West-dominant finish in Newark’s all-round championships sees Brundage Kelly and Earl Thompson placing high as the West makes its mark.
Duffeys Sports notes Billy Meanix the Unicorn quarter miler defeats W A Hummel of Multnomah A C after Hummel won the quarter mile hurdle. The piece questions why Ryder entry did not perform when needed and cites Meanix as one of the nation’s top quarter mile hurdlers whose consistency remains unproven.
Ruth and Boston battle Chicago to a 6 1/2 inning finish with a late push. Hooper Scott and J Collins plate two base hits while Hooper swipes three bases as Boston earns 9 on 8 Chicago errors and steals, with Ruth fanning six.
Inquiries about world series ticket applications go to Secretary Edwin I Riley at Fenway Park and specify whether to include payment or await reservation. The piece also recalls a Braves Cubs dispute and notes TL’s mistaken sports prediction alongside a 1912 Pelkey McCarty fight in Calgary where McCarty died after the bout.
Frankie Young Britt of New Bedford meets Pal Moore of Memphis in a featured return bout at the Triple A show tomorrow night at the Arena. The card also includes a 12 round Connelly Brooks clash and two preliminaries Watling versus Thomas and Magee versus Girard.
The Gloucester Yacht Club season ended with a chowder race and a resail of class P boats. Hayseed IV owned by H Bowden won the P boat race while Grayling led the field. Bonitto with R R Smith won the season championship and Farrell trophy. Scaler Frye Colby took the second championship cup and Winsome M C Wick earned the second Farrell trophy.
Chief Stallings says Bill James will start a Braves game this week as he regains form after setbacks. Stallings, back from Cincinnati, reports James showing gradual improvement and building toward the season’s end.
Big Bill has a comeback pitch and George Tweedy notes progress as Stallings eyes another crucial week. The Braves, led by the returning Rabbit, rebound after a tough spell and refuse to quit. Massey is a promising pick while drafted players stay away. Upcoming games pit the Braves against the Cardinals Reds and Pirates with potential schedule shuffles if rain hits.
Cleveland defeats New York 9 to 7 as both starters struggle and late relief shines. Smith surrenders eight run lead before Gould and Boeibling finish the game. Speaker DeBerry and Mages lead hits while Shawkey and Cantwell are touched by miscues.
William O. Johnston and Clarence Griffin, both of California, defeated Willis E. Davis of California and Dean Mathey of New York in the finals of the men’s doubles at the Tri-State tournament in Cincinnati. The match concluded after darkness halted play yesterday with the teams tied at two sets apiece. final scores were 8-6, 7-5, 6-2, 7-5, 8-6.
Columbus opens grand circuit racing with two fixed events the King Stake for 2:06 pacers and the Horse Review Futurity for two year old trotters each worth 3000 dollars. Also on the card are the 2:11 trot and 2:14 pace class races.
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