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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
3
American leagues stage pairings Boston at Philadelphia New York at Washington Chicago at St Louis and Cleveland at Detroit highlighting early season travel and regional clashes.
In Philadelphia on April 1, the Athletics beat Boston 5 to 0, with Rube Waddell striking out 13 in a masterful eight or nine inning performance. Cy Young started for Boston, lasting only three innings as Boston's lineup failed to solve Waddell. Collins’ men, including the bottom-dwelling team, were unable to mount a response while Detroit and Cleveland battled to a tie elsewhere. The Athletics gain a clear first-place hold, with Washington ranking second.
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Tenney clinched victory in the ninth inning. The comeback capped a tense game as Tenney delivered the decisive hit for the win.
National basketball card highlights Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York St Louis at Pittsburg and Cincinnati at Chicago with key team clashes and potential playoff implications across the circuit.
At the South End in Boston, Little Cy Young pitched as Boston overwhelmed Brooklyn 38 to 2. In New York, Philadelphia prevailed 9 to 7. Pittsburgh edged Chicago in one inning with Victor Willis on the mound, while Cincinnati beat St. Louis 8 to 5.
The American team posted wins in swimming and discus as the Athens events continued yesterday. Daniels won the 100 yard final, Sheridan set a world mark in discus, and sprinters advanced to semi finals amid strong American momentum for the remaining events.
Patsey Donovan laments a rough day as Boston edges Brooklyn 3 to 2 in the ninth. Maloney and McCarthy misplay easy flies, McIntyre’s support falters, while Cy Young and Lumley spark the visitors with key hits amid cold weather and costly miscues. Tenney’s timely muffed fly scores the winner.
Washington toppled Chesbro in four innings as they defeated New York 7 to 2. Patten delivered a strong showing with runners on base. Charley Luckman belted a center field homer, while McGuire left with a cut temple after a foul tip.
Detroit and Cleveland began under drizzle in Detroit Michigan. A heavy shower halted play for half an hour, forcing a stoppage with the score tied after eight innings as darkness overtook the game.
All through trains of Chicago and North Western, Union and Southern Pacific run on regular schedule to Oakland. The Overland Limited is faster than any other through train. Three nights from Chicago no change of cars. Four nights from New England. Tickets and information available from J. J. Brittain, general agent, 300 Washington Street, Boston.
Beginning May 1 the Fall River Line steamers Providence and Pilgrim are replaced by Priscilla and Puritan. The Boston to New York fare rises to the regular summer rate of dollars.
Pittsburg defeated Chicago in an 11 inning, close game. Pfeister blew a key chance with a wild fourth inning pitch and a misplay allowed Wagner two bases as three more errors followed, giving Chicago an unintended late start.
New York defeated Philadelphia 9 to 7 in a National League game. Dontin and Magee hit home runs, Dahlen had a three bagger, and Gleason joined multiple two-base hits. Pitchers Ames Sparks and Kane logged the decisions as Bransfield and Doolin turned double plays. Attendance around 4000 with Emslie and Conway officiating.
Dorchester High won 10 to 4 at Dunbar Avenue in the Boston High School Baseball League. Spaulding pitched well with solid support as Brighton makers errors led to key Dorchester opportunities. Spellman and Millingar led offense for Dorchester while Boyle stood out on defense at first and Woodlock contributed in the field. Attendance reported at 300.
Boston College High defeated Boston Latin 6 to 1 on BC grounds. Key performances included Foley and Keen in battery work, timely hitting by Landrigan McDonald and Nagle, and solid fielding by Loughlin and Sheehan. Attendance approx 200, with Baldwin umpiring.
Technology 1909 defeated Milton High 12 to 4 in Milton yesterday. Wentworth and Perry starred for the Tech freshmen while L. Cress and Hern played well for Milton. Score by innings gives Tech 12 and Milton 4 with the battery Sherman Nicholson for Tech and Crafts Tl Cross for Milton.
Local amateur boxers sign in for the New England championships at Mechanics' Building on May 7. Titles planned include 105 115 125 145 185 US rounds and heavyweight. Entries close next Monday at the Boston Athletic Association. A downtown office at 28 School Street opens Saturday to distribute tickets to bona fide N E A A U members, one ticket per member.
In New York on April 25 Amby McGarry defeated Charley Zeiger in a four round bout at the Metropolitan A. C. Also Kid Williams beat Young Conway in three rounds while T White drew with Frank Sherry. Frank Shehan defeated Harry Phillips Willie Lucas stopped Val Coogan and Young Palmer drew with Joe Welly.
New York on April 25 reports young Joe Grim quit in the second round of his bout with Tommy Connolly at the Consolidated A. C. arena tonight, ending the match prematurely.
A full program features Jack Johnson versus Sam Langford to settle supremacy with Rudolph Anholtz vs Kid Murray in the semi final. Tommy Murray meets Denny Ryan in six rounds opening bout. Harry Edels faces Terry Martin at Portland Auditorium with odds on Edels. Ten bouts planned for Lawrence benefit for San Francisco relief at Lyceum Theatre plus wrestling and vaudeville. Notables include Young Kirby Keefe Sullivan Flaherty Cuddy Nelson Wittzsimmons Snowball Mack and more. George Dixon has a letter waiting.
Alvien J Wells of Everett died after falling backward while carrying a window frame upstairs in a house at Cedar Street and Highland Avenue. He was taken to Somerville Hospital and died shortly before 2 PM. He lived at 2 Ferry Street and leaves a widow and one child.
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