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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
13
Cincinnati pitcher Schneider tossed a two-hit game as the Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 2 to 0. Only thirty Cubs batters faced him in the shutout, securing the final win of the series.
In Morgantown West Virginia University edged Wheeling Central 6 to 5 in a tightly contested game as Lambert misplayed a throw in the eighth allowing Huffman to surge ahead. WVU rallied with two singles a bunt and two infield outs to snatch the win in the ninth.
In Brooklyn on April 15, Magee hit a three bagger with two on in the eighth to lift Boston to a 4 2 victory over Brooklyn. Myers misplayed the ball for the decisive hit while Smith, Omira, and Wheat contributed earlier for Brooklyn scoring in the sixth.
Pittsburgh bunched hits in the fourth and ninth innings to beat St Louis 6 to 1, taking the final game of the series. In the fourth, two singles a sacrifice and a double produced two runs, while in the ninth two singles two walks and Johnston's triple added four more. St Louis scored in the fifth on Betzel’s walk, advance on an infield out, and Snyder’s single.
In Cincinnati twelve umpires, graduates from the School for Umpires, received diplomas at home plate before a Cubs game. John H. Bruce of the national baseball commission gave the address as the group completed a year under veteran umpires. In Detroit Perry McGillivray beat Duke Kahanamoku in a 220 yard swim in two minutes twenty eight seconds at the Detroit Athletic Club meet.
In a rough box score style report Pittsburg tallied five bases on balls while St Louis achieved seven. Notable events include three base hits by Johnston and a hit by Hinchman and Smith. St Louis pitcher Wagner faced Johnston and Namaz with Hall contributing three walks.
Exhibition results from Terre Haute and Springfield show Indianaapolis American Association teams drawing in close scores. Central beats Terre Haute 2 to 10 while Springfield 6 loses to Dayton Central 3. Kansas City American Association teams post a 3 to 2 victory in Dayton.
Washington Irving High School defeated Grafton High School 22 to 7 at Norwood Park in a 61st win of the season. Captain Dawson led the locals with three triples and a double, while Bonner of Grafton had a strong day at bat.
Jay Gould and W H Tehuhn of Philadelphia defeated Charles B Randa and Payzic Whitney of the city in the final round of the national court tennis doubles championship at the Racquet and Tennis Clubs.
The Indianapolis American Association baseball club failed to earn $10,000 claimed for Benny Kauf's services after a national commission denied the claim. The dispute centered on an August 28, 1914, agreement with New York Nationals and whether Indianapolis had a signed contract or merely drafted arrangements, with the club admitting no contract existed.
Frederick Kelly of the Los Angeles Athletic Club and Thompson of the University of Southern California equalled the world's record of fifteen seconds in the 120 yard high hurdles at the Southern Pacific Association championships of the American Athletic Union. They shared first place on April 15.
Bethany Athletic Club, an amateur team, defeated College 4 to 2 this afternoon at Bethany. Batterson Mitchell Coomba Hart Barr Bergson listed among players with scoring details and lineup notes.
New York Americans defeat Washington 8 to 1 as Mullen drives in the winning run with a sixth inning single. Fisher shines in clutch spots and the locals turn three double plays. Boston Americana beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 with Foster’s first inning, Scott’s double, and key fielding plays.
Boland pitched for the White Sox in a 9 to 4 win over Detroit as seven first inning runs set the tone. Wer and Collins contributed timely hits including a key double, while two early doubles helped Detroit mount a brief comeback before Chicago sealed the victory.
Cleveland won its first game of the season defeating St. Louis 3 to 0. Pitcher gave a strong performance allowing only three baserunners as twenty nine men faced him. Turner's double plated the first two runs while Gandii's double drove in the third, completing the scoring.
Bridgeport reports Northview posting its first win of the season in a contest against Bridgeport. The match highlighted early-season form with key plays and standout performances by local players.
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