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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1915
Page
13
Cincinnati notes report a 4 to 1 Braves victory over the Reds amid a quiet game. Phillies rest and Braves lead changes are outlined as August Herrmann previews an October start for the World Series under Tener’s umpire schedule. The score line appears in the dispatches.
Sign of real football appeared at Soldiers Field Cambridge when Harvard varsity staged a three team scrimmage against the seconds Coach Haughton directed the play with the ball to the varsity The Reds pressed the second team recovering fumbles four times yet always regained possession and continued their attack on the defense of the seconds
Reds pitcher Fred Toney shut down the Braves despite an early run, facing thin Tom Hughes and Young Jess Barnes. Herzog, von Karl and a new umpiring duo Byron and Orth drew attention as Boston capitalized with two runs on timely hits, while Toney's digging in kept the Champs at bay in a murky, rain-threatened afternoon.
Pittsburg shuts out Brooklyn 1 to 0 as Bob Harmon holds visitors to three hits. Wagner doubles and scores on Baird’s double in the seventh. Johnston, Wagner, Baird doubled. Smyth and Barney steal bases. Murphy to Wagner DP. Harmon 4 Ks. Pfeffer 2 walks. Time 1:29. Umpires Quigley and O Day.
F H Lucas reports Hartford Motor Car Co amplified parts plant capacity and guarantee of prompt delivery using Pope-Hartford drawings and staff. The 1916 Jackson Automobile catalogue highlights models 68 348 and 34 with detailed mechanical specs, aiding buyers in model choice.
Chicago reports manager John J. McGraw of the New York National League club signed three recruits today. Ben Dyer of St Paul Minnesota joins as third baseman Fred Herbert joins as pitcher and Bradley Kocher as catcher from the Toronto team, strengthening the roster.
Chattanooga edged Atlanta 2 to 1 as rain disrupted the match drawing early contested moments. Memphis Mobile-Rain reported no score due to weather while Nashville and Birmingham recorded 1 goals each in separate contests.
Yale football under coach Frank Hinkey began final season prep with a 10 minute halves scrimmage behind closed gates. About 6 players joined the squad, with 20 more anticipated. no scoring occurred as Harry LeGore stood out in runs while various lineup shifts were made for the coming Maine game.
New Bedford, Sept. 20 Jim Coffey the Dublin Giant knocked out Sailor Jack Driscoll of Brooklyn three times in fewer than three rounds in a bout billed for 12 rounds. Driscoll was knocked down in round one and again in round two after a brief rest, before Coffey finished him with a swift jaw blow in the third.
In Gloucester on September 20 at the Lenox A C Al Delmont of Boston and Johnny Noonan of Dorchester fought ten clever rounds to a draw. The eight round semi final Eddie Flynn of Peabody defeated Cy Goodwin of Boston. Teddy Murphy of Boston won the four round preliminary against Tony Lorenzo, also of Boston.
Huntington dispatch reports outfielder Chick Farrell who led the New England league with a .345 average signs a two year contract to play for the New York Giants.
The Arlington Heights Tennis Club junior tournament in Arlington starts this afternoon with Dorothy Roberts vs Alice Brown in a preliminary girls match. A second preliminary pits Ethel Roberts against Edith MacBride on Thursday.
Boston College High School conducted a signal practice scrimmage on Columbus Avenue grounds with many football candidates. Coach Tom McCabe plans a captaincy change with Bill Skayhan likely to depart for Lehigh University. Frank Hannon expected to be captain. The planned game against Natick High was canceled by Natick.
Milton High began its season with 32 candidates reporting for the first practice. Four veterans backfield players appeared, with Crowell and Simpson likely to join later. Coach Reggie Nash led drills with assistants Reiser and Sprague. The opener shifted from Rockland to Milton hosting Wellesley on Oct. 1.
The fifth infantry at Boston Wakefield state ranges held annual qualification tests. J. J. McAlmy achieved a perfect score at 800 yards in yesterday’s shooting, while D. Maloney scored 47 out of a possible 50 at 600 yards. Today’s rounds will determine supremacy between the two companies.
Red Sox star Tris Speaker reported his brindle bulldog missing after a night visit to Back Bay police. The dog, with paw sore and collar marked Southbridge, bolted from a wagon house after a patrolman unbolted the door. Speaker asked for the dog to be returned to Fenway Park.
Lexington, Sept 20 Prospects for another championship girls field hockey team at Lexington High School look bright as 26 players report for first practice at the Lexington Athletic Field. Captain Ruth Hubbell returns as left inner forward along with veteran six other regulars. several substitutes also joined, while some last year players did not report.
Travel trend favors the Atlas club for a night of boxing headlined by Charley White of Chicago versus Gilbert Gallant of Chelsea. Both fighters bring knockout power and left hands could decide the outcome as fans pack the clubhouse. Mike Crowley, Young Blades, Mickey Brown, Howard McRae, and Spider Murphy also feature in a card shaping up as a strong local showcase.
Charley Cutler of Chicago pushed to the limit by Edmund Gestmann the Lithuanian in the main event at Braves Field last night. Cutler clinched the first fall with a bar arm in 82 minutes 55 seconds then won the second fall with a head lock in 6 minutes 34 seconds.
The on coming champions of the baseball world the Red Sox attended a burlesque show at the Howard last night. Comedians directed jokes at several team members in the audience. The home team received a great reception.
Lexington Massachusetts September 20 Coach John J Sullivan divided the Lexington High School football candidates into two elevens for a hard scrimmage at the Lexington Athletic Field this afternoon. The team is shaping for Friday's opening game against Brookline High at Brookline following tomorrow's practice game with Somerville High at Somerville.
The Pittsburg National League club announced today that outfielder Eugene Madden of the Galveston Texas League club had been obtained by the Pirates in the draft held at Cincinnati last week.
The first season scrimmage at Soldiers Field saw Harvard varsity and second eleven clash in a rough, high tempo session. Tom Enwright and Ed Mahan spearheaded the offense, with Mahan, Enwright, and McKinlock in the backfield while Curtis and Harte boosted the ends. A goal-line stand and several drives indicate growing team strength as four newcomers join the squad and Captain Selden leads the second eleven in upcoming games.
After a rest, members of the Middlesex Hunt will meet this morning at the kennels in South Lincoln led by Master of Foxhounds Alexander H. Higginson.
Chicago Sept 20 Joseph B Tinker manager of the Chicago Federals underwent an operation today to relieve a kidney ailment that has kept him from playing since early in the season He postponed twice to avoid missing the pennant race.
Russell Boy owned by Illinois interests and Volga of Pastime Stable Cleveland led the opening of the Columbus Grand Circuit races as favorites. Russell Boy completed three miles around 2 03 in winning the King Stake on a track described as not on edge.
Volga won her division of the Horse Review Futurity posting 2:11 3-4 and 2:09 3-4 in two year old trot heats. She finished four lengths ahead of Walnut Tree in the last heat to enter the 2:10 list as part of the largest 2:11 trot field in nine years. Duch ess and Bessie R. also competed in heats as the program featured the Hester Columbus stakes and other futurities with nineteen starters in the 2:11 class.
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