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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
12
Sox win in the 10th inning edging the Yankees 3-2 after a squeeze play by Hoblitzell and McNally produced the winning run. Shore weakens in the ninth as the Yankees push for late scoring.
Columbus O Sept 27 Edward Geers released from hospital after a week attends Grand Circuit races as Napoleon Direct claims a free-for-all pacing victory.
In a windy afternoon program Roan Hal takes the Board of Trade pacing stake in straight heats while the -08 trot ends unfinished with Miss Perfection claiming the fifth heat from Allie Watts who had split the other four with Bonnington. Five pacing miles run under tough conditions with several miles under 2:02 and Napoleon Direct posting fast early splits. Roan Hal shares the winner’s purse with a field led by Goldie and The Savoy in the free for all class.
Haverhill High overwhelmed Salem Normal 51 to 0 as Ralph Ilroy and Staples sparked long runs and Captain Percy Haverhill powered the line. Touchdowns by Pearson, White, Gilroy, Delaney, Spaulding and goals from Gilroy and Delaney capped the rout. Referee Tower presided. two 10 minute periods and two 8 minute periods were played.
In the American league Boston won again while rivals were idle, moving half a game closer. The champion now sits three games ahead of Chicago and 4 42 games ahead of Detroit with Boston at 38 60 59528 and Chicago at 64 indicating standings amid a disrupted line.
Boston wins 3 to 2 after a ten inning duel with the Highlanders in yesterday's Western trip contest. New York team delivered stiff resistance before the Red Sox could plate the decisive run.
The fragment presents opinions on smoking preferences suggesting personal choice between pipe cigarette and cigar brands without specific people places events or organizations.
In a Cleveland style box score fragment Boston and New York played ten innings with Boston scoring eight runs on seven hits and New York six runs on two hits. Washington defeated Philadelphia 13 to 8 in front of about 31 800 fans.
American League games include New York at Boston Washington at Philadelphia Chicago at Cleveland. National League matchups feature Boston at New York Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Indianapolis beat Louisville 8 6 in the first game after a 5 0 Louisville win. The second game ended in the fifth due to darkness. St Paul defeated Kansas City 6 3 Columbus routed Toledo 15 7. Milwaukee and Minneapolis were rained out for two games today.
Two runs in the 10th gave the Red Sox a 2 0 win over the New York nine. Janvrin, Hooper, Stolen bases, and key hits propelled Boston as Shocker and Shore held the Yankees to eight and one third innings. Peckinpaugh to Gedeon to Pipp completed a double play amidst a tight late game.
The column touts the Speed Boys nickname for the Sox and predicts a strong run for the American League title. It notes the Carrigans must keep pace to cinch the crown, mentions arena clubs Plaza A C and Armory A A, and previews a Swedish trip by five American track stars plus Andy Ward.
TuFFey describes George Foster and Detroit fans believing the Tigers would dominate the Red Sox and win the American League bunt. Carpentry crews built bleachers at Navin Field then disappeared as the series progressed. Vic Moran is urged to focus on winning while criticizing the Southerner's evasive style.
Washington defeated Philadelphia 13 to 8 on September 27 with 17 hits including seven two-baggers and a home run. Foster and Morgan each had four hits, and Smith hit a home run while Myers and Shaw pitched for the Phillies.
A reader inquiry column outlines that amateur bouts require entry via the boxing association and notes payment defines professional status. It also asks about Brockton Fair events including a running broad jump handicap and novice sprint entries, and seeks historical boxing and cycling results from 1916.
Boston College resumed forward pass drills at Alumni Field with Tonry, last year’s fullback, back after a two week knee layoff. He may play against Dartmouth at Hanover on Saturday as Coach Prickley plans a large student and alumnus trip to support the team.
The Harvard tennis championship will start on Monday at Jarvis field courts. Singles matches run the first part of the week with doubles scheduled later.
Max R. Marston of Baltusrol defeated Henry J. Topping of Greenwich 2 up and 1 to play to win the annual invitation golf tournament at Greenwich Country Club. The match stayed close until the 17th green when Marston pulled ahead with decisive play.
The Princeton football squad finished their final practice at Lake Minnewaska today and will depart for Worcester, Massachusetts, early tomorrow to face Holy Cross on Saturday.
In a late entry the Braves nearly pull ahead as Collins is batted for in the eighth and Bigbee in the ninth. The box shows Maranville and Snodgrass with two base hits, J Smith and others driving in runs. Tyler and Cooper split pitching duties with multiple walks and a balk by Cooper. Attendance listed as 500.
Brooklyn beat Chicago 2 to 0 to widen their lead to one and a half games. Myers and Daubert opened with three baggers, Vaughn pitched well until the seventh, Culshaw scored on Olson’s single, and Yerkes and Mowrey led the field as Brooklyn claimed the victory.
Arlington High School announces its 1916 football slate under manager Herbert Collins. Seven of ten dates are set, opening with Salem High at Salem on a Saturday. The schedule lists home and away games against Salem, Peabody, Belmont, Watertown, Woburn, Melrose, and Lexington with several Open dates.
Brooklyn edged Chicago to gain a half game on Philadelphia while the champions rested. Boston beat Pittsburg to stay 3% games behind Brooklyn, with Philadelphia 1% back. Standings show Brooklyn 57 won, 0? losses for a .612? pace and Philadelphia 57–? .604, Boston at .591.
In a brisk dawn game the Braves shut out the Pirates 1 to 0. George Tyler pitched well and Sherwood Magee delivered a timely eighth inning single to provide the only scoring.
A morning baseball crowd of about 500 watches the Braves beat the Pirates as George Tyler hurls four hitless innings in the slated strike zone. Red Smith and Koney drive in the decisive run with a sacrifice and Magee adds a timely single to push the Braves ahead.
West Point announces the Army football opener against Lebanon Valley will be closed to spectators due to infantile paralysis quarantine. Public access to the military reservation is restricted, with special permits for urgent business only and gate controls at entrances and river traffic.
New York tops St Louis 3 to 2 in the 10th inning after a dramatic two out rally in a September 27 contest. The Giants extend their season long winning streak to 23 straight victories.
Steele held New York to four hits through eight innings and no runs. In the ninth Burns and Herzog drove in the tying runs with a single and a triple after a McCarty walk. Zimmerman scored on Steele’s wild pitch in the 10th as New York beat St. Louis 3 to 2.
The World Series will begin on Saturday October 7 in Chicago per American League president B B Johnson.
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