Red Sox Stop Rush of Chicago As Fans Denounce
Boston halts Chicago while 40 000 fans vent their disapproval as Cobb nears the batting crown with 12 games left for Cleveland and Detroit. Speaker leads hitters in the National League with a .410 pace from 139 games and Wheat ends a 29 game hitting streak.
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Providence Loses Pennant To Buffalo In Final Standings
In Rocky Point Rhode Island on September 17 Providence finished second in the International league after a 6 to 3 defeat by Buffalo. The win allowed Buffalo to stay five games behind the champion Bisons. Batteries Peters and J Megan Mazman and B Ngan Umpires Carpenter and Cleary Time 1h 28m
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Lexington High Girls Field Hockey Seeks Third Straight Title
The Lexington High School girls field hockey team aims to win the state title again this fall. For three years running they have been undefeated state champions. A record 30 candidates reported to Miss Minnie Packard, director of girls athletics, at the first drill last week.
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Yacht Katoura Wins Brenton Reef Cup in Record Time
The schooner IW Katoura owned and skippered by Robert E. Tod won the Brenton Reef Cup 24 mile race finishing off Ambrose Lightship at 9 17 50 am. Katoura finished in 22 17 17 beating Elena by 1 21 18 with no time allowance and set a new record surpassing the old mark by over five hours.
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Local Association Scores Reported For Multiple Games
Louisville defeats Kansas City 5 4 in first game and 9 4 in second game halted at dusk. Columbus loses to St Paul 4 8 in first, 9 4 in second. Minneapolis beats Toledo 7 1 in first and 6 2 in second. Indianapolis sweeps Milwaukee 7 0 in first and 11 2 in second.
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Play Needed by Boy Golfer
Rumors circulate after a national tournament about Bobby Jones. Observers recall his remarkable play at Merion and discuss the course, its perfection, and related incidents, aiming to clarify the chatter surrounding his performance.
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Young Jones and the doubt on future golf crowns
The piece weighs the Georgia prodigy Jones against seasoned golfers like Carter, Lewis, Hunter and Risley. It cautions against overoptimism about national titles until Jones repeats top form in big events. The Merion stymie discussion adds context on wartime golf and shifting competitive standards.
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Baseball Schedule Highlights for Open Dates
In the American League Boston visits Chicago New York plays Cleveland Philadelphia meets Detroit Washington travels to St Louis In the National League St Louis challenges Boston Cincinnati visits Brooklyn Pittsburg hosts New York for two games Chicago plays Philadelphia.
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Abolish the Stymie: Golfers Demand Rule Change
The writer argues against the stymie in golf, saying it corrupts fair play on the green and creates too much luck in putting. He claims vast support among American golfers for abolition and invites opponents to prove the stroke’s utility.
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St Louis Tops Washington 1–0 as Sisler Shuts Out Johnson
George Sisler outpitched Walter Johnson to give St Louis a 1–0 victory over Washington. The lone run came in the fifth after a passed ball and Hartley’s RBI single. Washington threatened with bases loaded in the third but failed to score.
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Schoolboy Football Under Way In New England
The opening scholastic football season starts this weekend with 11 games across New England. Brookline High and Lexington kick off Friday, while Saturday features Fitchburg Normal at Somerville and other matches including Marlboro at Waltham and Malden at Wellesley as teams drill early season basics.
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Friday Clash Promises First Brookline Lexington Meeting
Brookline coach Delehanty fields a strong group of candidates as Lexington under Sullivan aims to repeat last season's strong showing. The article notes Charlie Dickerman at Somerville, Norman Fradd at Waltham High, and Chelsea High under Joe Maloney preparing for a big opening against Lynn English with many hopefuls vying for eleven positions.
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Washington and Lee Names 60 Football Aspirants for 1916 Eleven
Lexington Va September 16 Washington and Lee's fourth day of practice brought out 60 aspirants for gridiron honors as members of the 1916 eleven. Among last year's squad returning are Captain Young eight lettermen Pierotti Ignico Secovill Bryan Bethel More Bagley Sorrells Till Ramey Cromwell and Fain with others among this year's candidates showing likely material.
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Gates at Stadium to be Closed for Practice
Harvard's football team will hold clandestine practice this afternoon behind the stadium gates at the open end. The scrimmage will continue for the week as preparation for the inaugural clash with Colby's football eleven next Saturday.
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Harvard Secret Practice Ahead of Colby Test
Harvard opens practice early with secret scrimmages between varsity and scrub ahead of opening day. Coach Leary reviews 1916 regulations, while sopho mores Bond Flower and Casey push for backfield time as morning sessions end.
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Wild Week In Baseball Sees Pennant Races Tighten
New York reports Boston dropping from first in the American League while Brooklyn holds the National League lead. Detroit leads the American and both leagues face a decisive closing stretch as intersectional games of 1916 begin, with pennant outcomes hinging on this week’s results.
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Boston and Detroit battle for AL lead as week ends
The American League race narrows with Boston dropping to third as Detroit and Chicago gain ground. Brooklyn holds a small edge over Philadelphia and Boston in the chase, with all teams facing late-season schedules and New York showing improved form.
Tigers Rally To Top Bush In 19 Inning Tie Breaker
Detroit defeats Philadelphia 6 to 5 in a 19 inning marathon as Cobb drives in the winning run after Bush faltered. Coveleskie steadied the Phillies late while Detroit exploited baserunning and Veach sacrifice to set up the final tally.
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Brooklyns Defeat Bridgeport 2 1 In Exhibition Clash
Brooklyn Nationals beat Bridgeport of the Eastern league 2 to 1 in an exhibition game here. Regulars M Wheat and Flaherty starred for Brooklyn as Mails managed the mound.
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