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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
5
Boston teams show potential but current stats do not reflect real strength. Through the first week the Americans and Nationals trail last year's pace, with batting and fielding averages compared to 1906 figures. The article notes Unglaub and Laporie atop Boston hitting, and presents year to year table measures excluding emergency hitters.
Harvard faces a conflict over May 2 schoolboy games forcing early selection of track teams. Smaller schools lack spring prep time while larger schools like Exeter and Andover gain. Commentary notes English marathon times hint at national prospects and Olympic selections amid Yale’s reported injuries affecting Harvard's meet chances.
A full schedule of games and events features Philadelphia at Boston in two AL matchups, plus Rochester and Lynn exhibitions. Many college and high school games, driving clubs, golf, bike races, and cross country events listed with locations across Massachusetts and neighboring towns.
Seventy five year old Dr William E Crockett of Boston walked the Marathon course in six hours and seven minutes despite rain wind bad roads and a short rest before starting at 9 o clock He completed the 25 mile journey and announced his finish to athletic manager George W Brown An original Brownie of L street he loves cross country walking and takes a daily surf plunge.
Claude M. Butlen becomes Mexico's first lawn tennis champion by defeating Harvey McQuiston in the singles final. Butlen captured three straight sets 8-7 11-9 and 6-2 in yesterday’s opening lawn tennis tournament.
Conditions have been unfavorable for the schoolboy crews with rough water and rain limiting training under coaches Graney and OLeary. Changes will occur in boat makeup and positions as the season develops, with Bart Connolly returning to his former seat after a layoff. Wegate School maintained the lineup, while many boys trained during vacation despite the weather.
The Holy Trinity Athletic Association stages its annual gym exhibition on May 15 at Casino Hall 133 Shawmut Avenue. The Algonquin team and city gymnastics experts support the event, aiming to outdo prior shows.
The outdoor bicycle season starts at 2 30 PM at Revere cycle track with a 25 mile motor paced race featuring James Moran Hugh MacLean and Nat Butler Moran aims to extend his winning streak MacLean, last year’s American paced champion, seeks a strong start Butler returns after a few years absence Other events include a professional open race and an amateur event At Park Square track indoor season finale features Major Taylor Joe Fogler and Walter Bardgett in a sprint duel
Readable list outlines matchups by day from Monday to Saturday. Names include Abel Attell, Eddie Kelly, Kid Goodman and many regional fighters with locations such as Seattle Seattle New York Philadelphia and Milwaukee listed for each pairing. The setting centers on naval sailors and boxing events in various U S cities.
The holdout star David Brain has not joined the Boston Nationals while Horus and Tyrus return to their teams. A 400 dollar salary increase could lure him back, with manager Joe Kelley staying in contact by mail and a likely compromise expected soon.
Cravath proves nerve as pinch hitter in Saturday’s ninth inning. Pitching shifts favor hitters this year, with Red Sox seeking balance today. Bender may start. Carter could get a turn. Waddell shows strength as a castoff. McAleer’s form impresses St Louis fans amid Browns strength rumors. Hiedrick remains Naps property but unrevealed. Chance adopts blunt spikes. Windy City fears pennant loss. Four early season shutouts, most games low-scoring. Donahue sales to Toronto denied by McGuire. Cardinals already set a glaring error pace with 12 errors in two days.
A. F. Hannaford started at midnight on a 100 mile trek from Boston to Winthrop avoiding the Charles and Mystic Rivers. An automobile with three passengers and an additional walker accompanied the pedestrian, who framed the race as being on the square.
The Red Sox face the Athletics in a two game stand in Slowtown as Ci cotte starts in the morning and Uncle Cy handles the mound in the afternoon. Boston relies on youth and steady sluggers like Coombs McHale and Gessler while Outfielders Oldring and Seybold nurse minor injuries and are expected back within a week. The Athletics, despite Wadell’s absence, project solid pitching and a tough challenge for every club.
George McDonald at Rindge Manual Training shows speed as a solid second baseman turned first baseman. English High’s outfielder Gerald Halligan recovers from a serious injury after Saturday’s game with Dean Academy as interscholastic season opens at Dorchester. Donahue of Somerville High slams the ball, Babson of Cambridge Latin shines at short with five assists and no errors, and coach Frank Goodwin of Boston Latin gains revenge in a 11-7 win over Groton. Weather limits rowing crews awaiting calmer days for daily practice.
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