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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
1
A strange cluttered page note talks of the Nationals beating the Browns to ruin the Yankees’ grip on second, plus a local ad praising a straw hat priced at $1.50 to $3, with extra value and style.
Columbia Country Club of Washington DC won the team trophy in the qualification round of the Middle Atlantic golf tournament at Baltimore Country Club. The five man total was 86 for 36 holes. Corkran led individual scoring with 127. James of Columbia Country Club was third with 164. Lanscer of Maryland CC was runner up with 164. Corkran posted the best final nine with a 38.
The article describes Columbia's Jamea- and Dempsey-led lineup triumphing in a golf championship with notable performances by Washington Country and Baltimore clubs. It highlights standout players like Norbert Dempsey and Donald Woodward, mentions the Capital City’s seven finalists, and notes weather delays and close point standings.
St Louis June 15 Avereint Griffiths overnight selection for lab ury in the second game of the series with the Browns. Bert Gassin may start. Griffith changed his pitcher to Boehling, praising his curve ball and accuracy in the pinches. Mays is noted for a rough day against the Browns. Kenneth Meevern will likely not reach Washington. Altrock favors judging young pitchers but warned against overexposure. The rain delayed the start, with delegates at a convention day crowd enjoying the brass band.
A noisy Washington crowd witnessed Morgan and McBride star as Morgan drove in runs and McBride sparked the late rally. Eddie Plank pitched well outside the eighth, while Boehling excelled defensively catching two runners. The Nationals defeated New York led by Bondsall and a series of key plays sealing the win.
Eddie Plank, veteran Browns pitcher, faltered as Joe Beehling roped a decisive eighth inning hit off Plank, lifting the Browns to a 6 to 1 win over the Nationals in a tightly contested game. Morgan, Shanks, and McBride contributed key moments for Washington, but Beehling’s timely hit and solid defense sealed the Browns’ victory before a crowd of 14,099 at Sporteman Park.
Cleveland wins 3 to 2 in ten innings as Granny scores the decisive run on a walk. Turner's sacrifice and Speaker's hit set up the extra base hits that produced all runs. Game referenced as a late spring clash with New York, detailing line scores and key plays.
The American League clubs show Roaton led at 32 18 with 687 runs, Wanhton at 27 23 540, and Detroit at 27 34 82. Today games include Washington at St Louis, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Detroit, and New York at Cleveland.
National League standings show Brooklyn 28 Philadelphia 27 New York 94 Chicago 38 16 19 Boston Cincinnati 32 Pittsburgh 22 St Louis 83 27 Yesterday results include Philadelphia 2 New York 2 Cincinnati 2 St Louis 2 Boston 2 Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 2.
Boston breaks Chicago’s hold with a late ninth inning rally scoring twice off relievers Russell and Walker. Weaver, Coliing, and Schalk spark the comeback as the Red Sox win 2 to 1 in the Chicago series opener.
Manager John McGraw of the New York National League club signed Mike Doolan a veteran shortstop who had been released by the Cubs and was previously captain of the Philadelphia Nationals. Doolan joins the federated lineup as the sixth Federal League player signed by McGraw with games planned in Fort Worth and other cities.
In a close six inning pitchers duel Detroit breaks through in the seventh scoring three times on four hits and a steal to defeat Philadelphia 6 1. Bush fans nine over seven innings before a late outburst secures the win for Detroit at home.
New York won 5 to 2 over St Louis in the first game of the series. Giants scored three runs off Williames in the first and added more in the fourth and fifth innings. Perritt pitched for New York and Smith finished for St Louis as New York logged their fourth home victory of the season.
Boston 2 Pittsburgh 1. Wagner drives in both runs for Pittsburgh and shines with strong fielding in an interesting game. Errors and line details pepper the box but the headline credits Wagner's bat for the win.
Eastern and Western meet in the last game of the high school baseball series. A decision on venue to be reached this morning if grounds at American League Park or Georgetown University Flats are fit. A Capitol nine win clinches the title. a defeat could tie Central Baltimore for first.
In a 1914 boxing era discussion, Dundee and Leonard are rated near evenly in weight classes from 124 to 138 pounds. Leonard, though called a lightweight, fought at welterweight in a recent bout, with claims he shines when within 137 pounds. Writers debate whether his excess weight hinders sustained effort, suggesting true lightweight form is best, and they contrast with Dundee who also cannot rely on extra weight. The column also explores potential opponents for Welsh and other fighters, noting career arcs and era context.
Brooklyn edges Chicago 2 1 as Mike Mowrer delivers a long left field double scoring Avengel and Wheat. Beil held the Cubs in check with solid support from bullpen while Chicago outhit the Dodgers in a tense first clash of the series.
Philadelphia wins 2 to 1 as Cincinnati outhits them 10 to 4. Alexander shines in the pinches and a seventh inning rally features Cravath’s double, Whitted’s sacrifice bunt, and Luderus out on a Herzog throw, delivering the decisive run. Industrial Nine beats Henry Polk 6 to 0.
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