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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1910
Page
8
The offer included the best pitcher in the American League the best catcher another solid pitcher and a star outfielder Manager Hugh Jennings weighed the deal but chose to retain Cobb Cook despite the tempting package and the possible loss of the league’s greatest player.
In an East visit, Detroit and Washington discussed trading Ty Cobb for Milan Gray Johnson and Street. The offer aimed to bolster pitching for Detroit while strengthening Washington’s lineup. Manager Jennings faced pressure as critics doubted his choice to reject the deal during a pennant race. What is your view of the proposed trade.
Today in baseball schedule of Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers while the Doves finish the series with the Giants. Tomorrow the Doves return to their yard for a four game series with Clarke Griffiths Reds, promising active matchups when these teams meet.
Only one game is scheduled in the National League today with Boston versus New York at the Polo Grounds. Some clubs may use the open date to stage postponed games.
A vintage ad lists binoculars telescopes and sports gear from Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co offering a variety of sizes. Retail catalogue free at 266 157 Washington corner Cornhill.
Chicago defeated St. Louis 9 to 3 in the first game and 4 to 0 in the second, which was halted in the seventh with one out and three on. Pitcher Cole allowed no hits in the final game. key plays included Sheckard and Evers on double, Tinker at bat, and bases on balls totaling five for Backman. Umpire O'Day called the contest.
Gloucester youth Stuffy MelInnis fills Barry's role for the Athletics in fine form. He excels in the field and shows a strong bat, going 2 triples and a single in three plate appearances Saturday.
Memphis beats Nashville 24 to 5 in a night doubleheader with New Orleans defeating Mobile 1 to 0 in the opener and Orleans posting a win in the second game, reflecting a strong Memphis showing and shifting standings in the Southern League.
Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 8 to 6 as Downey drew a wild throw for the deciding infield hit by Flynn. Beecher made a running one handed catch in the sixth to foil a Reds threat. Bases on balls tallied for both sides and Camnitz fanned three before Gaspar struck out twice. Time 35 minutes. Umpires Eklem and Kane.
Washington July 23 From present indications the national regatta of the American Association of Amateur Oarsmen to be held on the Potomac River under the Potomac Boat Club will be one of the greatest gatherings of oarsmen ever held in America. Races span two days Friday and Saturday August 12 and 13 with crews and individual scullers entering from across the United States and Canada.
Yesterday's note shows the Tigers riding a seven game win streak with only one loss since a rough series in Boston. The Red Sox must travel to Detroit and perform at their best to win three of four in the City of the Straits.
Boston fans have four New England league games to choose from with Lynn at New Bedford Lowell at Brockton Lawrence at Worcester and Haverhill at Fall River. Many Bostonians will travel to Brockton to watch Fred Tenney play first base for Lowell.
Mayor Witzgerald will fire the pistol to start the Scotch Caledonian games 12-mile marathon at Calendonia Grove West Roxbury. A global field includes Jon Swanbere for Sweden and Al Shrubb, former champion, for England. Jim then joins as part of the notable entries.
John Svanberg, the Swedish marathon champion, is picked to win the 12 mile race at Saturday's Scotch games.
Crowley and Pat Dineen will run for Ireland with Hans Holmer and A. E. Wood for Canada while Jimmy Lee and Ted Crooks represent the Stars and Stripes. The meet aims to settle who is the champion with a $600 purse. John Swanberg is favored to win after beating other international contenders, though Hoelmer and Wood are popular locally. The two mile race and 18 other pro events are also on the program with many East rivals entered.
The schedule shows Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Cleveland Washington at St Louis National Boston at New York New England Lawrence at Worcester Haverhill at Fall River Lowell at Brockton Lynn at New Bedford.
The reports show Indianapolis defeated Minneapolis 5 to 4, St. Paul beat Louisville 2 to 0 in the first game, Louisville won 9 to 2 in the second, Kansas City bested Columbus 5 to 2 in the first game, and Kansas City 4 to 2 in the second.
Cleveland defeated St Louis in a twin bill, winning 5 to 4 in 11 innings and 2 to 0. Lajoie starred in both games powering the offense as Falkenberg shutout the locals in the finale. The doubles and late rallying hit pace the first game victory.
Detroit tops Chicago 6 to 5 in a fourteenth straight defeat for the White Sox. Tyrus Cobb slugged a fifth inning homer under Comiskey Park’s new fence to spark the Tigers ahead after Lee Tannehill tied it with a bases loaded blast. Wild Bill Donovan held Chicago to five hits, Walsh faltered in relief, and Olmstead lasted a third of an inning as Detroit seized the lead and clinched the game with a late run.
The White Sox under Hugh Duffy have fallen short of AL expectations with lack of offense despite a few strong pitchers.
Pat Donahue secures a regular bench spot for Philadelphia after Thomas reenters the lineup. With Livingstone needing conditioning, minor league prospects for Pat appear likely.
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