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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1910
Page
13
Weather halted the opening day festivities as the Boston Red Sox could not play Washington. Senators coach McAleer expects trouble for any AL team with a strong pitching staff. Lewis Myers and Carrigan feature in catching and batting, with fans awaiting a big turnout despite delays.
Henry C. Osterman reports a possible Intercity baseball league with Chicago Kansas City Philadelphia New York Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis and maybe Boston. He says funds are secured and inquiries sent to cities to gauge steps for immediate organization.
The speaker argues motorists seek tire safety and resilience and that the best approach is to buy tires with a known record. By researching, drivers will find that record tires are Godrichi Tires.
In Detroit on a mid-April afternoon, Bill Bailey's wild command collapse allows Detroit to erase a two run cushion and seize a 3 2 victory. Mullin's bunt and a misplayed ball sparked a two-run eighth inning, then Crawford crossed the plate for the decisive run in the ninth after a fierce hit between Hoffmann and Stone.
In sealed 8 16 and 32 ounce bottles the standard dependable Graves' Grain Alcohol is sold. The firm name appears over the cork in each proprietary bottle to assure satisfaction. Boston manufacturers and druggists, including Chester H Graves & Sons and Metcalf Co., offer it.
The Washington lineup lists McConnell at second, Lord at third, Speaker catching, Stahl at first, Wagner in left, Niles in right, Hooper in center, Carrigan catching, Wood or Cicotte on the mound, Milan at center, Schaefer at second, Lehwelt in left, Elberfeld at third, Gessler in right, Unglaub at first, McBride at short, Street catching, Johnson or Groom on the mound.
The author, a veteran player, outlines a win first philosophy focused on aggressive but fair play. He stresses taking sensible chances to gain small advantages, avoiding injuries, and not losing hope until the last out. He recalls earning the nickname Crab for relentless observation and perseverance.
Jem Driscoll, England’s featherweight champion, knocked out Spike Robson in the 15th round for the title and a $5000 purse. The bout, scheduled for 20 rounds, ended early as Robson failed to threaten. The Lonsdale belt awarded to the winner.
Readable lines show results at Mobile Birmingham 8 Mobile 2 and Montgomery-New Orleans 5 Montgomery 7 and Chattanooga-Memphis 2 Chattanooga 6, indicating score outcomes by location. No further context provided about teams or events.
Ossie Schreckengost, once battery partner of Wardall, transferred from Columbus to Louisville tonight. The move follows his time with the Columbus club as he played last season.
A snapshot of early radio style sports chatter notes matchups across cities. St Louis plays Detroit while Cleveland faces Chicago New York meets Philadelphia, all in a Boston inflected voice.
Harvard eight trains twice on the Severn amid unsettled scheduling with Navy. Wray’s crew shows steady improvement, and Weems returns to stroke. Navy bettors are willing to take even money, with the Middles expecing a close contest.
James J. Jeffries trains at Ben Lomond California in a warm sunlit afternoon session. He works the chest weights for an hour sweats heavily then removes his under shirt and intensifies work on the punching bag. Burns notes the routine aims to loosen back muscles and restore elasticity seen in earlier fights.
Manager Joe Kelley arrives to watch weather plans as Toronto opens the season with Providence in the other city on Thursday. Bescher underperforms for Cincinnati while Dreyfuss and Clarke say they will keep Sharpe and Flynn for Boston first sack. Lumley underwhelms for Brooklyn as Tim Jordan nears return. McGraw plans 45-man roster for the opener against the Doves at Polo Grounds amid lingering Hub defeats.
Holiday crowd expected at the Armory tonight for three 10 round bouts led by the Loughrey Mellody clash shaping as the main event. Mellody aims for a sensational comeback after eight straight wins as Loughrey tests the local favorite.
The Patriots' Day program features the B A A Marathon and a busy slate of baseball, bicycle races, cross country runs, driving club events, and athletic meets. Major baseball matchups include American League and National League games across several cities, plus extensive local college and high school contests and numerous club activities.
The Acme Athletic Association of Jamaica Plain hosts a 10 mile cross country run this morning at West Roxbury club course. Over 60 entries received with more expected before closing time. Top local clubs include Brookline Gym North Dorchester and Acme A A runners Norris Robertson Cook Fallon and Lee.
A morning Murray Park Club 10 mile run over the club course at East Boston drew many entrants. Notables include Halfenstine of Brookline Arthur Garber of North Dorchester Tom Dowling of Murray Park A C Upham and Wilkinson of North Dorchester Lily and Madden of South Boston A C Arthur Horne of Everett and other noted distance runners. The race starts promptly at 10 o'clock from the Murray Park Social Club on Webster Street.
The Winthrop Young Men's Union Club sponsors a five mile cross country run with 30 entries. The course begins at Winthrop Centre and includes streets such as Pau line Pleasant Main Herman Washington avenue Shirley Beach road Crest avenue Re vere street and ends at the starting point. The start is scheduled for 10 a.m.
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