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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
12
Doves win in extras as Moran shines with firsts including an RBI hit, walk, hit by pitch, and first base on balls while Smith, Sweeney, Herzog, and Collins contribute key plays.
The Doves edged the New York Giants 3 to 2 in 11 innings to begin the National League slate. Beaming through the opening day crowd of about 10 000, Governor Draper Lieutenant Governor Frothingham and city leaders attended as Mayor Fitzgerald threw out the ceremonial first ball.
Boston fans packed the stands as the opening day ceremony unfolded with band parades, a star spangled display, and a fresh slate of plays. Sweeney and Martel led early hits while Moran and Leise battled in base running missteps and near steals. Ames delivered seven nearly flawless innings for the Giants as the Dove defense struggled to score.
In front of 8000, the Doves beat the Giants as Moran and Beck spark late rallies. Doyle, Merkle, Devlin and Sweeney contributed key hits, while Mattern and Ames pitched frantically before Moran scored the winning run in the 11th.
Brooklyn defeats Philadelphia 2 to 0 at Broad and Huntington Grounds in front of 25000. Rucker fans seven while McQuillen also totals seven strikeouts. Lennox leads Brooklyn with three of their seven hits. Bates and Knabe collect Phillies only two safe blows.
In Cincinnati April 14 the Reds defeated the Cubs 1 to 0 in a 10 inning opener. Mike Mitchell drove in the winning run with a single after Downey's sharp lap, Beebe allowed three Cubs hits and dominated most of the game. Overall kept the Reds in check until the 10th with seven strikeouts. Schulte and Downey produced late threats for Chicago. Umpires were O'Day and Brennan.
The Sandy Ferguson-Porky Flynn bout is canceled and replaced by an all star card featuring three 10 round bouts. Young Toughrey vs Honey Mellody, Tommy O Keefe vs Dave Deshler, and Johnny Killbane vs Al Delmont headline. Delmont also set to box Bobby Tick in Lawrence in a 12 round bout.
Sam Langford knocked out Jim Berry in the 16th round of a 25 round fight at Vernon Arena California. A straight left to the chin ended one of the most vicious contests seen in the venue today.
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