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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1917

Page

9

Braves and Reds end 12 inning tie in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on September 24 the Braves and Reds battled 12 innings, both scoring two runs. Rudolph and Eller matched zeroes until twilight halted play. Magee sparked the Reds with a triple and the tying run as Magee crossed after Griffith’s hit.

Braves Reds Cincinnati, CO Rigler Dick Rudolph Eller Rudolph Rudy Mitchell Sherwood Magee Powell Magee Tom Griffith Rehg Covington Smith Boston Cincinnati Po.a. AB Po.a. Redg Groh Marville Kopf Chase C'ineton Nealecf Mageelf Kelly Griffith of Rawlings Shenan Tragesser Wingo Meyers Neale Griffith Sacha Fly Maranville Shean Emslie Timem

Old Lady 31 at Plymouth Theatre Delights Audiences

Rachel Crothers' light comedy about life in an old ladies' home opens its fifth week at the Plymouth Theatre. Emma Dunn leads an excellent company delivering fresh, charming theater with distinctive character portrayals.

Rachel Crothers Plymouth Emma ,Dunn

Copley Theatre Extends Run of The Man Who Stayed at Home

The Man Who Stayed at Home enters its 16th week at the Copley Theatre and begins a new era in its popular run. Demand for seats continues, with plans to keep the show on stage until further notice. The reasons for the success are clear and widely noted.

Copley Theatre Copley

Lancaster Theatre presents Barrymore and Durand double bill

Lancaster Theatre showed Ethel Barrymore in The Call of Her People with praised emotional acting and Dustin Farnum in Durand of the Bad Lands. On Thursday a new bill arrives featuring William S. Hart in The Disciple and Violet Dana in The Girl Without a Soul.

Lancaster Theatre Ethel Barrymore Miss Barrymore Durand Dustin Farnum William S. Hart Violet Dana

Gayety Theatre Opens Week with Sliding Billy Watson

The Gayety Theatre opens a week long burlesque run featuring Sliding Billy Watson and a strong supporting cast. Notable acts include Cafe De Graft and A Merry Mix up with Katherine Page Mae Dix Owen Martin Sherman Figg and Duffy in the ensemble. Lulu Coates and her crackerjacks headline the musical numbers.

Billy Watson Gayety Theatre Watson Cafe de Graft Katherine Page Mae Dix Owen Martin Sherman Figg Duffy Lulu Coates

Giants Clinch Pennant With 2 1 Victory Over Cardinals

New York Giants defeat St Louis 2 to 1 to clinch the National League pennant. Doak allowed four hits but lost after the Giants scored in the first on Kauff’s walk and Zimmerman’s double. In the sixth inning Kauff and Robertson singled, Zimmerman sacrificed, and Fletcher walked to fill the bases, leading to a tally. Three singles off Sallee in the seventh produced the Giants’ only other run.

Louis New York St. Louis Doak Kauff Zimmerman Robertson Fletcher Wilhoit James Smith Holke Sallee Po.a Hornsby Ms.Smith Crumell aWilholt P*lotte A.baird D.bairdob Snyder McCarty Salice oG'ns'l'sc Orstman Tote’s Oran Bee Oie Smyth Gonzales Paulette D. Baird Horstman Klem Bransfield

EbbettS Guilty In Sunday Ball Case

Charles H. Ebbets owner of the Brooklyn NL team and manager Wilbert Robinson were found guilty in Brooklyn court of playing baseball for money on a Sunday. The sentence was suspended after the court ruled the law violated was clear and the case had to result in a conviction. The exhibition game last July benefited a war charity.

New York Court of Special Sessions Brooklyn Charles H. Ebbets Wilbert Robinson

Joe Jackson Exempted From Draft in Greenville

Joe Jackson star batter for the Chicago American League team has been granted exemption from selective draft by the local Greenville exemption board on account of a dependent wife. The action is reviewable by the district board and the batter’s home formerly was here.

Greenville Joe Jackson National Army Jackson

The Knife at Shubert Theatre Next Monday Night

Local theatregoers will see Eugene Walter's thrilling melodrama The Knife at the Shubert Theatre next Monday night under the management of the Messrs. Shubert. The cast includes Olive Wyndham Harry Mestayer Henry Mortimer W A Norton Gordon Burley Hazel Burley Cyrus Wood Caroline Newcombe and Ada Davis.

Eugene Walter the Knife Messrs. Shubert Shubert Theatre Olive Wyndham Harry Mestayer Henry Mortimer W. A. Norton Gordon Burley Hazel Burley Cyrus Wood Caroline Newcombe Ada Davis

Ruth Chatterton to Star at Hollis Street in Come Out of the Kitchen

Tickets sold fast yesterday at the Hollis Street Theatre for Ruth Chatterton in Come Out of the Kitchen opening next Monday evening. Henry Miller presents her with Boston favorites supporting her in the production.

Hollis Street Theatre Ruth Chatterton Henry Miller Hollis Boston

Seven Days Leave Opens at the Majestic

Daniel Frohman presents for the first time in this country the London success Seven Days Leave a modern military melodrama. The rural England setting centers on intrigue conspiracy and diplomacy with Courtenay Foote H Cooper Cliffe Alphonze Ethier W L Abingdon Arthur Lewis Galway Herbert Ann Andrews Evelyn Varden Miriam Collins and Alice Belmore in the company.

Daniel Frohman London England Courtenay Foote H. Cooper Cliffe Alphonze Ethier W. L. Abingdon Arthur Lewis Galway Herbert Ann Andrews Evelyn Varden Miriam Collins Alice Belmore

Washington Theatre Show Lineup Moves Through Week

Ann Murdock stars in The Outcast and William Desmond in Flying Colors for the first three days at the Washington Theatre. The rest of the week features Vivian Martin in Little Miss Optimist and Margery Wilson in Mountain Dew.

Washington Theatre Ann Murdock William Desmond

Hashimura Togo to Be Shown at Old South Theatre

Sessue Hayakawa and Dorothy Dalton appear in Hashimura Togo and Ten of Diamonds at the Old South Theatre through Wednesday evening. Later in the week Ann Murdock stars in The Outcast and Louise Glaum in Idolators.

Old South Sessue ‘Hayakawa Hashimura Togo Dorothy Dalton Ann Murdock Louise Glaum

Beacon Theatre Presents Marguerite Clark in Bob's Diary

Marguerite Clark stars in Bob's Diary at the Beacon Theatre this week drawn from Mary Roberts Rinehart Sub Deb stories. Fannie Ward rounds the bill in On The Level portraying a country girl in a contrasting drama.

Varied Stars on Bill at B F Keith's Theatre this Week

Adelaide and Hughes lead a starry vaudeville bill at B F Keith's Theatre in Boston with a dance duo and a dainty comedy by Percy Haswell and company. Mme Chilson-Ohrman impresses with vocal depth, while the Ford sisters and Marshall headline dance and song. Felix Adler provides laughter with Coon Town Divorces, and Gau tiers Animated Toyshop along with Britt Wood and the Geralds close the program, followed by the Pathe Hearst Pictorial.

B. F. Keith Adelaide Hughes Boston Percy Haswell Mme. Chilson-Ohrman

New Columbia Theatre Opens With Vaudeville Display

The New Columbia Theatre opened under Marcus Loew with Fatty Arbuckle present. The house will show vaudeville and photoplays with acts including the Celli opera company and William S. Hart in The Cold Deck. The opening program featured Fatty Arbuckle and Mollie King with Creighton Hale. the bill changes Thursday and Sunday concerts will be held each week.

New Columbia New York Marcus Loew Boston Celli Opera Company William K. Hill Monologist Ryan and Juliet William S. Hart Fatty” Arbuckle Mollie King Creighton Hale

Majestic Theatre Presents Aladdin Lamp At The Majestic

Yesterday the Majestic Theatre screened Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp a photoplay adaptation praised for its magic sequences and lively pursuit of treasure. Frances Carpenter and Virginia Lee Corbin star as Aladdin and the Princess with camera artistry shaping palace wonders and dramatic transformations.

Majestic Theatre Aladdin Francis Carpenter Virginia Lee Corbin

The Golden Troupe headlines at Loew's St. James Theatre

The St. James bill features the Golden Troupe a Russian act with singing dancing and acrobatics plus Lane Plant and Timmons in a burlesque act Curry and Graham in a Scotch Irish sketch and Gordon and Gordon. Screen features include The Fatal Ring episode a News Pictorial and The Bond of Fear. The next program will showcase Julian Eltinge in The Countess Charming.

Golden Loew’s Belle Bennett Julian Eltinge Countess Charming

Franklin Park Theatre Presents In Again Out Again with Fairbanks

Management shows Douglas Fairbanks in a top role along with additional timely features. Vaudeville includes Lacey Rice company Hansom Kelley and Morillo and the Texas Comedy Four. The second half of the week features Harold Lockwood in Under Handicap.

Franklin Park Theatre Douglas Fairbanks Lacey Rice Company Hansom Magic Kelley and Morillo Harold Lockwood

Fenway Theatre Presents Runaway Screen Debut and New War Pictures

Julia Sanderson made her screen debut as Alice Avery in The Runaway at Fenway Theatre yesterday. The program also features Battle scenes from the new French government war pictures, Chaplin in Behind the Screen, Henry’s Ancestors with Mr and Mrs Sidney Drew, and baritone Henry Kelly. Thursday brings Douglas Fairbanks in Down to Earth.

Julia Sanderson Fenway Theatre Alice Avery Charlie Chaplin Sidney Drew Henry Henry Kelly Douglas Fairbanks

Scollay Square Olympia Opens With Handicap Girls Lip Sync

Scollay Square Olympia featured the Handicap Girls as headliners with a merry musical skit. Other acts included Between the Races and The Gentleman the Lady and the Bum. Photo plays boasted The Marriage Market starring June Elvidge and Carlie Blackwell.

Scollay Square Olympia Mead, Wills Kay Richard Wally John O'Malley Zeno Jordan June Elvidge Carlyle Blackwell

Waldron’s Casino Presents Follies of the Day Burlesque

Waldron's Casino runs Barney Gerard's Follies of the Day all week with Oh You Shakspere. The burlesque includes travesties on The Wanderer The Hasiest Way and Experience. An all star cast led by George P. Murphy Gertrude Hayes and Chester Nelson with a youthful chorus.

Waldron Barney Gerard George P. Murphy Gertrude Hayes Chester Nelson

Mantell Stars in Macbeth at Shubert Theatre

Robert Mantell and company opened the second week of their Shakespeare tragedy Macbeth at the Shubert Theatre last evening. A large audience showed that fans of Shakespeare value these rare opportunities to see such masterpieces.

Robert Mantell Shubert Theatre Shakspere

Mantell Shines as Macbeth in Boston Stage Revival

The critic praises Mr. Mantell's masterly portrayal of Macbeth as among his greatest roles, noting an outstanding performance. Miss Hamper debuts in Lady Macbeth with artistic clarity, though less mature in conception. Mr. Lieber earns praise as Macduff, and the cast meets the high standard, with Richelieu scheduled for the next production.

Mr. Mantell Lear Richard III Miss Hamper Lady Macbeth Boston Lieber Macduff Richelieu

A Pair of Sixes Presented by Globe Theatre Stars

The Globe Theatre stock company presented A Pair of Sixes yesterday a farce already a local hit. Two partners feud until drawing cards decides which will rule the other for a year. Robert Le Sueur and Ted Brackett gave strong scenes with Lavinia Shannon and Mary Frey in supporting roles. Next week’s play is Paul Armstrong’s The Deep Purple.

Globe Theatre Globe Robert le Sueur Ted Brackett Lavinia Shannon Mary Frey Helen Spring Paul Armstrong

Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Busy Program

The Bowdoin Square Theatre reports a successful advance moving picture and vaudeville season. The feature films include Down to Earth with Douglas Fairbanks and The Heiress at Coffee Dan's with Bessie Love. The Fighting Trail and The Fatal Ring entertain, while vaudeville features Walker and Ill, Dean and Thacher, Russell and Baker, and The Whistler's Serenade. Sam Cohen's amateurs perform Thursday. Friday is bargain night with extra acts. Next week offers The Slacker with Emily Stevens.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Douglas Fairbanks Walker Ill Dean and Thacher Russell and Baker

Orpheum Theatre Presents Julian Eltinge Debut as Countess Charming

At Loew's Orpheum a photoplay dominated the program with Julian Eltinge in The Countess Charming marking his screen debut. The Leightons led the vaudeville with The Party of the Second Part and Children of France drew patriotic applause. The rest featured Six Stylish Steppers and aerialist Ruth Howell Trio among others. The full bill changes Thursday.

Orpheum Theatre Loew’s Orpheum Theatre Julian Eltinge Leightons Children of France Connors Ednamd Betta Whitney Ruth Howell

Gordon's Olympia presents Barbary Sheep and Sunlight's Last Raid

At Gordon's Olympia yesterday the Barbary Sheep featured El sie Ferguson as star. Also shown was Sunlight's Last Raid with Mary Anderson. Vaudeville included The Way Out by Barbierre Thatcher and company, the Aitken Trio, Hall Ellsworth and Merrigan, Holden and Herron, and Lipinsky's dogs in pantomime.

Gordon Olympia Elsie Ferguson Sunlight Mary Anderson Barbierre Thatcher Aitken Hall Ellsworth Merrigan Holden Herron Lipinsky

Burlesque Show Delights at Howard Atheneum With Joyland Troupe

The Girls from Joyland presented a burlesque at the Howard Atheneum yesterday drawing strong applause. Billy Gilbert and partner led merrymaking with prominent turns by George Barker Zaida Barker Beulah Kennedy Ida Nicholai Dan Diehl and George Brower. The show featured unique costumes and continuous acts by Russ Levan Sully Roubel Simms Miller Rainey Billy Hebert Raymond Geneva Daisy Butland and others.

Howard Atheneum Joyland Company Sim Williams Billy Gilbert George Barker Zaida Barker Beulah Kennedy Ida Nicholai Dan Diehl George Brower Russ Levan Sully Roubel Simms Miller Rainey Billy Hebert Raymond Geneva Daisy Butland the Howard Is

Park Square Theatre Ends Run of Good Gracious Annabelle

Park Square Theatre opened its final week with Good Gracious Annabelle praised as dainty spirited and clever. Lola Fisher stars as Annabelle with May Vokes Edwin Nicander and Robert Middlemass in supporting roles. The next attraction will be Jane Cowl in Lilac Time.

Park Square Theatre Annabelle Lola Fisher May Vokes Edwin Nicander Robert Middlemass Jane Cowl

Oh Boy Nine Weeks At Wilbur Theatre

The engagement of Oh, Boy reached its ninth week at the Wilbur Theatre last night. Excitement grows for a special Oh, Boy performance at Camp Devens next Sunday evening when the entire company will be taken to Ayer to entertain the soldiers.

Wilbur Theatre Camp Devens Ayer

Galli Curci Recital Tickets At Boston Opera House

Boston music lovers rush to secure seats for the Galli Curci recital next Sunday at the Opera House. Ticket purchases may be made by telephone or at the box office 162 Boylston Street. concert starts at 3 PM.

Boston Boston Opera House Boylston Street

Turn to the Right at Tremont Entertains Locals

The Tremont presented Turn to the Right for its fourth week. The review praises the plot dialogue and characters and highlights peach jam as the pivot spinning a triple romance.

the Tremont

Park Theatre Bill Highlights Mme Petrova and Hart Show

Mme Petrova stars in The Silence Sellers at the Park Theatre with a noted portrayal of a society woman facing serious situations. William S Hart features in The Disciple amid a frontier transformation plot. Mack Sennet Keystone comedy runs two reels along with Metro Travelogue and Pathe Weekly. Mary Desmond again delights with Park Symphony Orchestra and earns strong applause.

the Park Theatre Mme. Petrova William S. Hart Metro Travelogue Pathe Weekly Mary Desmond the Park The Park Symphony Orchestra Park Miss Desmond

Rasputin The Black Monk at Boston Theatre

Boston Theatre screened Rasputin The Black Monk detailing the monk Gregory Novik in a village and Petrograd life with a controversial cult. Montagu Love earned praise for portrayals while Holiday’s Dream and other vaudeville acts entertained as Pathe Hearst current events were shown.

Boston Rasputin Russia Gregory Novik Petrograd Montagu Love Bill Holiday Las Palerica Worth Wayton John Mae Burke Yosearrys Bill Bell Pathe-Hearst

Marguerite Clark Plays in Bob's Diary at Modern Theatre

Marguerite Clark stars in Bob's Diary at the Modern Theatre this week, a film adaptation of Mary Roberts Rinehart's Sub Deb stories. Fannie Ward also appears on the same bill in On The Level.

Marguerite Clark Modern Theatre Mary Roberts Rinehart Fannie Ward

Exeter Street Theatre Week Lineup Headlines Stars

Exeter Street Theatre showcases Elsie Ferguson in Barbary Sheep Bessie Love in Wee Lady Betty Wallace Reid in The Hostage and Jack Devereaux in The Grafters for the current week.

Exeter Elsie Ferguson Bessie Love Wallace Reid Jack Devereaux

Ziegfeld Follies Shatters Boston Colonial Run Record

The second week at the Colonial shows the Ziegfeld Follies breaking all prior records for this lively entertainment in Boston signaling strong public demand and enthusiasm.

Colonial Theatre Boston Colonial

Ziegfeld Show Delivers Old Favorites and Clever Newcomers

The theatre last evening presented a program featuring Bert Williams, Will Rogers, Fanny Brice, W C Fields, Mildred Richardson, Eddie Cantor, Allyn King, and Tom. The revue combines familiar classics with fresh talent in a lively bill.

Mr. Ziegfeld Bert Williams Will Rogers Fanny Bricé W. C. Field Mildred Richardson Eddie Cantor Allyn King Tom

Richards and Don Barclay Star in Domestic Circus

The piece features Richards and Don Barclay with a group of men and women and a dog that performs a fashionable intoxication exhibition, earning a place among the stars in a curious showcase.

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