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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1906
Page
8
The National League opens with East clashes as Boston faces New York and Philadelphia meets Washington. Western teams start Tuesday with high hopes as April wins count toward the season’s final outcome. New York quotes a confident manager praising fit players and improved pitching ahead of the opener.
The Boston–Brooklyn game features inning by inning action as Pfeiffer, Maloney, and Lumley spark Tenney's men with early runs. Boston answers with a string of hits including Bridwell and Strobel to tie, Goode misplays yield scoring chances, and Gessler, Needham, and Pfeiffer drive further runs as the pace shifts.
Louis Cure of Paris defeated George Sutton 600 to 427 in a world billiards contest as Hoppe beat Morningstar 500 to 207 to affirm his status as a leading title contender. Cure led Sutton by 249 points after 10 innings, while Sutton produced a high run of 168 in the 16th inning. Hoppe dominated the afternoon game finishing in the 26th inning with a 500 to 207 victory and a best run of 105. Morningstar’s play was strong but not enough to challenge Hoppe’s form.
In the opening game today two top hurlers lead their teams as Big Cy O’Rourke faces Chesbro. Lineups show a loaded roster with strong bullpen depth and key hitters ready to spark early offense in a marquee matchup.
Collins and Cy Young set to pitch as the New York Highlanders meet the Nelsons? New York lineup features Dougherty Keeler Elberfeld Laporte Williams Conroy Chase McGuire with Hogg and Clark on the mound. Griffith predicts a win over Boston in the opening series.
At a special meeting of the Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts held at Young's Hotel last night the revised racing rules from the committee, formed at the annual meeting, were adopted with minor wording changes. The code now mirrors those of leading Atlantic coast yachting organizations. The meeting was sparsely attended and harmonious, with Sumner H. Foster presiding.
Spalding releases the 1906 How to Pitch featuring descriptive illustrations of pitching styles and photos of major league pitchers. The guide is urged as essential for baseball players of all ages.
Crowds filled the Hanover Street store this week for a massive manufacturers sample sale. New York and Rochester stock arrives with men and boys spring overcoats suits pants at deep discounts. thousands of up to date pieces priced well below wholesale, including suits, overcoats, pants and shirts.
New York report quotes a Boston team pledge to win the upcoming race, noting they had hard luck in recent years and intend to top the field this season. Chesbro is mentioned as likely to start the opening game.
Two NBA games on today’s slate feature Boston visiting New York and Philadelphia traveling to Washington. The matches center on Eastern Conference rivals with key standings implications.
The Back Bay Amateur Athletic Association won the bid for the New England local championships to be held May 7 at Mechanics Building. George W. Brown will manage the show. Weigh classes range from Bantam to Heavyweight, 105 to 168 pounds, under AAU sanction. Entries close May 1 with Brown at Exeter Street.
A roundup lists numerous league games with matchups including Stone's School at Milton, Nace Latin facing Dean Academy, Somerville High at Somerville, and Brighton High versus Medford High. Other games feature techsophs at Waltham, Malden High hosting Lynn English, Hyde Park at Dorchester, and Rindge Manual at Brainerd.
Harvard faces Trinity in Richmond. Princeton meets Georgetown in Washington. Dartmouth plays Holy Cross in Worcester. Brown takes on Tufts in Providence. Cornell meets Lafayette in Ithaca. Wesleyan hosts Rhode Island College in Middletown. Maine against Phillips Exeter at Exeter. Amherst vs Williston at Amherst. West Point faces Rutgers at West Point. Yale meets Virginia in Norfolk. Tufts Dental versus MIT freshmen at Brookline. Columbia freshmen play Horace Mann in New York. Williams vs Blackinton in Williamstown.
Norfolk Yale 11 Virginia 10 At Washington Lehigh 23 George Washington 8 At Toledo American Assoc 6 Rochester 2 At Bridgeport Worcester 8 Bridgeport 2 At Norwich Montreal 10 At New London Brooklyn Royal Giants 6 New London 1 At Baltimore Columbia 4 Johns Hopkins 1 At Waterbury Newark 9 Waterbury 0 At Hartford Morning 6 Providence 5 Afternoon Providence 7 Hartford 5 At Holyoke Fall River 5 Holyoke 1
Large crowds continue to patronize the Park Square Rink as Teel's Military Band provides musical roller skating sets each afternoon and evening. Enthusiasm remains high and many beginners take the floor at every session.
Strobel singles and scores on Pfeiffer hit after Bridwell fanned as McCarthy mishandled a fly. Gessler doubled in the ninth and Tenney’s squad pushed toward three straight wins with Lindaman set to debut tomorrow. Tenney urged staying atop the standings as Boston defense held firm until late.
In Cincinnati on April 13 Chicago scored five runs due to two errors, each followed by a home run. Wicker pitched steadily, securing the win as the Cubs played a second errorless game in as many days with flawless fielding and solid support.
Philadelphia defeats New York after ten innings in a thrilling back and forth game. Duggleby closed the eighth and Kane worked the 10th without allowing a hit as Thomas scored on a passed ball and Sentello delivered the winning single after Philadelphia tied the score in the ninth.
Louis Criger telegrammed Hugh McBreen that he would positively join the team May 1. He has been improving and is expected to show his old-time form upon return. A Collins vs Providence game is scheduled at Rocky Point tomorrow at 2 p.m., with special trains planned due to a large crowd.
Henry G. Paschall, a wealthy bachelor and baseball enthusiast, died of heart disease last night after the excitement of yesterday afternoon's 13 inning National League game between St Louis and Pittsburgh. He was brother to Mrs Thomas K Cummings of Boston.
Gossip centers on the Honey Mellody Charley McKeever bout at the Lincoln Athletic Club Chelsea next Monday with strong betting and high expectations. Also featured are bouts Mitchell vs Gaines and Grant vs Williams with other matchups and training notes across boxing circles.
National schedule lists Boston at Brooklyn and New York at Philadelphia with Pittsburg at St Louis and Chicago at Cincinnati. The matchups set dates and venues for upcoming games across major leagues.
Cleveland dispatch reports C. K. G. Billings may return to light harness racing despite selling his stable last year. Persistent pressure from supporters could bring him back into the sport and public spotlight.
Daniel Finn a noted Roxbury catcher for Tileston O A of Roxbury has been signed by Manager Schnack of the Hudson club champions of the Hudson Valley league.
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