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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
10
A Swedish deputy lauds American athletics after attending the Boston Athletic Association marathon. He compares the course favorably to Athens and European races, praising road quality, width, and the orderly enthusiastic crowds along the entire 25 mile distance.
The reporter notes Morrissey’s victory in a grueling marathon run from the Post automobile start. Four finishers under near record conditions show America has multiple champions capable of challenging English runners in future events.
Morrissey leads from the front through Beacon Street to Commonwealth Avenue finishing amid cheering crowds. Hayes, Welton, and Lee follow in a grueling stretch with Welton setting a new pace record at Natick before fading near the Newtons.
A list of finishers for a Yonkers race shows Thomas P Morrissey of Mercury A C and John J Hayes of Irish American A C among top contenders. Others include Robert A Fowler Cambridgeport Gym, Michael J Ryan IA A C, James J Lee Boston Athletic Association, and Roy Wentworth of Lynn M C A, with times ranging from about 2:26 to 2:50.
The race saw Welton with a strong early lead until Commonwealth Avenue s long hills tired him and Fowler and O Mara closed in. Lee surged to the front near Coolidge Corner but Fowler passed on the downhill. Lee faded as Morrissey and Hayes passed in the final stretch.
Robert W. Fowler of the Cambridgeport Gymnasium Athletic Association reflected on his last marathon effort. He said weather favored him, he felt strong for 23 miles, but a knee or pace faltered near the end while racing Jimmy Lee up hills. He plans to watch next year from the sidelines.
Holy Cross defeated Fordham 4 to 0 in Worcester. Dowd pitched well for Holy Cross while Fordham’s throwing was erratic at times. The game lasted about two hours with Dowd and Larkin on the mound and Egan and McDonald catching.
Dedham High opened its home schedule at Stone Park and beat Dedham Council 234, K. of C., by 8 to 5 this morning.
In Annapolis on April 20 the United States Naval Academy midshipmen hosted Harvard in a four inning exhibition that ended with no runs by either side. Harvard showed weaker team play compared with the midshipmen’s more cohesive in game action.
Abe Attell of San Francisco defeated Ed die Kelly of Buffalo in Seattle in the eighth round. The bout took place tonight and Attell secured the win with decisive punches.
Fighting Dick Hyland of San Francisco defeated Johnny Loughery of Philadelphia in six uneventful rounds at the West End Athletic Club. The fight was a continuous clinch with Loughery primarily at fault.
The Mitchell tailor employees held an annual outing with a country road auto race won by the Regulars, a five inning ball game at Tudor Farm where the Yannigans triumphed 10 to 6, and dining at the Regulars’ expense. Grace Cavanaugh won the ladies Marathon, Margaret Sullivan the potato race, while the return auto race halted by police ended with the Regulars speeding home. Supper followed at Hotel Touraine.
The Willows of Jamaica Plain defeated the Anawans of Roxbury 8 to 6 yesterday in Jamaica Plain. C Dolan starred for the Willows with six runners cut down at second on precise throws.
The curator can proceed with inscribing the name Morrissey on the Hall of Fame roster. The official placement action follows approval and space allocation. Local officials confirm readiness for the ceremony and record update.
The Medford meet opened at Combina tion Park with turf-season excitement and a healthy crowd despite April showers. Races drew a good turnout and promising performances as the 1908 season begins.
Brookline High Alumni routed the high school squad 6 to 1 at Cypress Street playground. It was a pitching duel with Shine prevailing as the stronger hurler despite a 2-0 count early. Ritchey supplied a two-base hit and both O'Loughlin and Shine fanned double digits. Time 2 hours. Umpire Hann.
Thom as P. Morrissey of Yonkers Athletic Association wins the Boston Marathon amid fatigue and celebrations. He notes heavy snow and rain, hindered by an automobile and riders, and hopes to represent America in London. Morrissey, then 19, trains with varied runs and a meat-heavy diet.
The Andrews of Dorchester defeated the Grant A. A. of Quincy 4 to 3 at Mc Nary Park South Boston yesterday Meehan's playing the big feature.
In Brockton Brockton faced Montreal Iain with a result at Holyoke where Holyoke defeated Hartford 2 0. Charlottesville Virginia’s University of Virginia beat Lehigh 7 to 0. In Germ Maine Bates College 7 Lewis on 3. Bowdoin 5 Pine Tree 4 at Portland Maine. All Maine 3 over Portland 0. Lowell 11 over Philadelphia Giants 3. Lawrence 5 over Bridgeport 3. Worcester 3 over Providence 2.
Marsh fanned about six as Kennard struck out seven in a Brown & Nichols Volkman clash. Gerald Halligan returned from injury for English High Dean Academy to make several tough plays. Boston Latin extended its winning streak by beating Newton High. Dorchester’s Chick Fraser showed pace at short while Paul Everett deserved better run support. Marsh provided Browne & Nichols’ decisive two bagger.
In a loosely contested game at Glendale Park on April 20 Everett High defeated Everett Alumni 12 to 5. Everett High's battery was Brown Foster and Hoyle while Alumni used Hill Herman Bratt and Emerton in two batteries.
East Dedham April 20 The crack Liederkranz A A opened its fourth season with a victory defeating the Quincy A C 8 to 6. The match showcased early leads and solid defense as Liederkranz started strong and held on to win.
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