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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1916
Page
8
The National League season took another blow for the Braves as Cincinnati defeated them 8 to 5 in a one sided contest. The write up remarks on the harsh blow to the Braves and ends with the blunt scoreline.
In a high scoring tilt, the Reds erupt in the seventh to surge past the Braves. Art Nehf allows 13 hits, while Elmer Knetzer is touched for nine as Cincinnati capitalizes on four Boston errors, with Groh and Roush delivering early doubles and a late rally sealing the win.
Yesterday's National League results virtually knock Boston from pennant contention as Brooklyn and Philadelphia win. Boston falls six games back with 17 games left as Stallings' Pirates play on. Brooklyn holds a two and a half game edge over Philadelphia in the standings.
Roush and Chase score as Nehf drives in a run with a single and a wild throw by Groh helps the Braves start the inning. A double steal by Collins and another scoring single by Wilhoit boost the Braves. Griffith’s throws and Reds miscues halt a scoring push, with McKechnie and Kopf involved in a tense sequence.
Fred H. Lucas reports Otis C. Friend has been appointed president and general manager of Mitchell Motors Company Inc Racine Wisconsin replacing H L McClaren. Friend resigns from United Motors to accept the position and brings a lifelong association with Mitchell to lead the firm into its next phase. He is described as a versatile auto executive with deep knowledge of the Mitchell product and operations.
A vivid description notes Delano hats and top pieces from English and Italian sources. The piece praises quality and fast color, calling the Delano line very special with references to Super Stetson and notable hats, while mentioning tax considerations.
Arrour comments on Honus Wagner and the Pirates pressuring the World Series push, while Jimmy Callahan’s Braves endure a brutal six games in three days against locals. Dodgers names and Charley Ebbets ticket prices spark fan chatter as Giants’ run of wins tightens the NL race.
The speaker recalls Kraenzlein’s prime running feats noting he could run the distance in 16 seconds consistently. He suggests a rival like Simpson would have needed to produce such performances to win, implying Kraenzlein’s dominance could have gone unmatched.
Letter from Brockton reader asks who pitched the 1912 World Series game for the Red Sox and Giants. Confirms Bedient and Wood for Boston and Mathewson for New York. Details Gans and Nelson bouts across three fights with 42, 17, and 21 rounds and notes a 62 round bout as disputed. Also asks year Larry Doyle joined the Cubs from the Giants, stating 1907. Mentions Brockton Fair Marathon and Henriksen joining 1911 Red Sox as pinch hitter.
Chicago bunched hits off Mogridge to win 6 3 over New York. Cicotte allowed runs late but steadied in the pinch. Baker tied for AL home runs with his first season triple. Cullop sidelined with a cold, leaving Donovan's staff short for the series.
The article covers Honus Wagner starting at first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a doubleheader against the Boston Braves at Braves Field. Cooper and Mamaux are slated to pitch for Pittsburgh while the Braves are also listed to play the field.
New York tied its May streak by sweeping Chicago in New York today, finishing the series 5 to 0 and extending their winning run to 17 games. Sallee returned from illness to pitch strongly, allowing seven scattered hits as Perry was hit hard. Zimmerman starred in the field. The score: 5 to 0.
Chicago selects sprinter Andy Ward as its representative for the Stockholm games next month. Ward, who won junior and senior national titles at Newark, will be funded by the Chicago Athletic Association while the Swedish committee funds four other American athletes. They sail from New York September 28.
One of the smallest yet strongest fields will race in the fourth Louisville cup for 3 year olds and up at two miles at Douglas Park Louisville Ky tomorrow. The event worth about 4000 dollars is the richest fall race at the track and includes a handsome silver trophy for the winner.
Billy Boles, Harvard football star, was readmitted by a governing board vote. He must abandon athletics and devote himself to studies, with potential baseball eligibility by spring if academic progress allows. Tom Enwright also awaits a verdict from the academic commission in the Cambridge case.
A baseball game yesterday at the Columbus avenue playground drew a large crowd of music lovers from Boston. Members of Local 9 B M P A and the city’s bands theatres and hotels filled the lineup delivering sensational and amusing play for the cheering audience.
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