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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
15
The column surveys rising welterweight Moran and plans of Donovan kin, notes Bernie Wefers’s son in a sprint, and reports coaches McCarthy and Ryan weighing prospects and college enrollments. It also mentions Ebbets Field pricing chatter and Drew’s Olympic form drawing Swedish interest.
The game stalled in the sixth after a disputed call with the umpire failing to call the play. Batter faced three pitches but did not connect, while the argument centered on 4 percent innings. The piece hints at broader sports mixups and invites hockey applicants through Walter Lougee of the Arena.
Washington won the second game of the series in Philadelphia 4 to 1. Nabors pitched well though Grover and Witt errors led to two Senators runs. McElwee batted for Nabors in the eighth, while Bressler allowed two more runs in relief.
Yale coach Tad Jones shuffled regulars into the backfield with Smith Bing ham LeGore and Jacques in practice. The powerful lineup has yet to click as the squad failed to harmonize their team effort today at New Haven.
LeGore shines but lacks practice with the backfield. Scrub defense allows touchdowns by Jacques LeGore and Bingham. LaRoche Hutchinson Neville and Waite swapped in second half. TaRoche rivals Travis Smith for quarterback duties as Yale weighs backfield choices for the upcoming Carnegie Tech clash.
Dartmouth conducts a thorough drill in formations as Coach Cavanaugh tests new plays ahead of Saturdays game with Boston College. Neeley shows improvement and may start. Barrows and Scully work on drop kicks while Milton Ghee leads kicking practice. Freshman Dorney suffers a dislocated arm and is out for the season.
The grand circuit races in Columbus were postponed today due to rain, delaying planned events and schedules for the meet.
Boston loses 4 2 to New York in ten innings. Mays struggles late as Wal ters and Mogridge field miscues allow two decisive Highlanders runs after a tight start. Hooper and Janvrin spark Boston during early frames but costly errors seal the defeat.
Scores show Kansas City defeated St Paul 4 2. Other games Milwaukee Minneapolis and Columbus Toledo postponed by rain. Louisville Indianapolis game called off due to wet grounds.
Walpole High School crushed Canton High School 33 to 0 at Walpole grounds in the season opener. Burns, Siegmund, and Barry scored touchdowns. Eppie added the extra point as Goldthwaite officiated with Drake and Bartlett on the crews.
The schedule lists New York at Boston Washington at Philadelphia Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St Louis Boston at New York Philadelphia at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Pittsburg with games slated this day across the American and National Leagues.
Athletics at Arlington High School are suspended after three new infantile paralysis cases in 48 hours. The football eleven cannot practice or play, canceling the opener with Salem High and possibly the Columbus Day game with Peabody High.
Lexington High School begins its 1916 football season with a 3 30 p m game against Wellesley High arranged by Sub Master Fred C Ball director of athletics.
Dr William McCormick of Brookline famed in national sports circles will observe the 60th anniversary of his birth tomorrow at his Green Hill Nantasket home. A day of athletic games is planned with many former athletes in attendance. His nephew Samuel Keating of Boston assists with greeting guests.
The final consolation division match of the men’s championship will be played tomorrow afternoon at Concord Country Club. Francis Brooks faces George N. White with the winner earning a trophy.
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