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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
9
Chicago Cubs win 2 to 1 in the first game and 4 to 0 in the second while the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Pirates. Key plays include John Evers stealing home, a Schulte triple, and a controversial strikeout banishment of Beck.
St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 as Bachman delivered the tying run with Delehanty scoring on a fielder’s choice. St. Louis built a lead after three walks loaded the bases while Philadelphia tallied on a pass and Grant’s double.
In Cincinnati on Aug 5, Cincinnati capitalized on Giants errors and costly baserunning to beat New York 5 to 1. Ewing limited hits while Raymond struggled. Tenney doubled for the Reds and Hoblitzel and Downey contributed key plays. Time 2b, umpires Johnstone and Rigler.
Greensburg Driving Club's summer meeting reports Captain Denny driven by Major Higginson, owned by Uplands stock farm, trotted a half mile in 1 18 breaking the previous yearling trotter mark.
Navy officials consider granting sailors a free Sunday. Communications were sent to commandants at navy yards and ship captains asking for opinions. If approved, sailors would have shore leave from Saturday evening to Monday morning with essential duties remaining on board only.
Joseph A. Lyons former Essex Street station clerk faced United States Commissioner Hayes on a continued hearing for stealing letters containing money from the mails. He was held in $1000 for the federal grand jury and given until Tuesday next to furnish new bail.
The power boat Peter Brothers, blown up last Tuesday night while moored at the Eastern packet pier wharf, was raised from the harbor bottom on a lighter's deck and towed to East Boston for repairs yesterday. The vessel was found in a badly damaged condition.
The Rev Jeremiah J Lyons longtime assistant pastor at Sacred Heart Church was transferred today to lead St Raphael s Church in West Medford marking a major assignment in his 12 year ministry.
Jim Jeffries sails to Europe leaving affairs to Berger and eyes Carlsbad for training. The Jeffries Johnson bout remains uncertain with $5000 forfeits posted but no signed articles or set terms. Promoters like Coffroth and Hester bid big purses, while other bouts including Ferguson vs Jeanette and Twin Sullivan expected in September.
Baseball notes reflect fading powers and shifting roles. Al Orthsubbed for Hal Chase in St. Louis while Chase remains strong in fielding yet weak at bat. Washington questions patience as losing becomes habit. Jimmy McAleer eyes a managerial future with a real talender next year. Connie Mack claims no heavy hand in minor leagues. A pivotal play in Philadelphia ended with Dougherty out at home on a throw fromarry. Garry Hermann’s possible clash with Heydler hints at old executive tensions.
City Treasurer Slattery released July payroll data showing an increase of 12 534 dollars compared with July last year.
Pittsburg owner Barney Dreyfuss received notice that the Cardinals appealed Pulliam’s ruling on St Louis protest of the June 24 game in St Louis. The dispute centered on umpire Cusack’s call at third base as Miller scored the decisive run in a 3 2 Pirates victory.
Herman Long, once a brilliant shortstop for the Boston Nationals and briefly with New York's first American league club, is penniless and dying from tuberculosis in Denver. Bert Davis, Denver city clerk, is collecting contributions to fund Long's final days.
Roland Beamon J a 26 year old brakeman of Worcester living on Birch street was struck by a switching engine in Beacon Park yard Brighton last night. His injuries are not serious.
Chickering F. Evans the Hartford pitcher will join the Doves after the Connecticut league season. Born September 15 1888 in Arlington VI he threw a no reach first base game against Bridgeport on July 22 1908. He pitched semi pro for Hoosick Falls in 1907 and was signed by Hartford in 1908.
The body of William H. Marsden of 32 Bunker Hill street Charlestown was found floating in the Mystic River near the Chelsea bridge. He had been missing since early Monday and had recently acted queerly and asked a physician to visit his home. He leaves a widow and two children and worked as a fireman on State street.
The Allston Golf Club extended the event due to heavy rain. Of 24 players scheduled, 22 started despite pouring rain while greens were soggy and the course was dead. weather permitting a larger field is expected to play today.
Boston customs seized 382 pieces of embroidered bed clothes and 27 pounds of wool from Mrs. Raffaelo Barasina of East Boston after arrivals from Naples aboard the Cretic. Valuation totaled 1323.87 with duty 482.07, risking a fine up to three times value. Her son-in-law Joseph Caggiano defended the mother-in-law, noting gifts for family and an old Italian wedding custom.
Ed Geers was thrown over the fence during the first heat of the $5000 pacing event at Kalamazoo. Driving Annabelle Lee, the sulky was damaged and Geers sprained an ankle but escaped serious injury. He hopes to race in Cleveland next week as 8000 fans watched the fast track. Star Patchen won the big event with The Bosun close behind, while Sterling McKinney caused an upset in the 2:07 trot by selling for 25 dollars against 10. Spanish Queen led the way in both heats. Dr. Jack won a heat in the 2:19 trot but was beaten overall by Esther Bells.
The column notes strong Western interest in Johnson-Jeffries talk dimming as Jeff returns, with Detroit hosting amateur oarsmen and Seattle staging A A U championships. It highlights New York A C representation, Irish American A C plans, and varied questions on records, bouts, and gate receipts, reflecting a bustling national sports dialogue.
Joseph B Thomas, former director of the American Sugar Refining Company and a Boston native, died in New York aged 60. He lived abroad after retirement and is survived by a widow and two sons, Joseph B Thomas Jr and Ralph H Thomas. He was connected with several clubs including the University Club of New York and the St Andrews Golf Club. He was brother to Washington B Thomas of Gloucester Street.
George B Upham president of the Boston Common Society argues by telephone from Claremont N H that the city and Boston Elevated Railway overstep rights by placing advertising signs on the Boston Common entrances to the subway. He says the society will use every means to stop it and ridicules proposed card formats. The dispute began last July after Mayor Hibbard faced complaints about signs on subway entrances and exits.
Taft will not attend the East Boston Bethel picnic at the Point of Pines due to Washington travel. The event, expected to host about 20 000 people, features Governor Draper and speakers like Lt Gov Frothingham and ex Governor Bates with music, sports, poems, and a children’s welcome song.
The Canterbury Pilgrims was staged in Sanders Theatre Cambridge as part of Harvard Summer School. Open air plans failed due to weather yet the theatre was full and the audience enthusiastic. Music scenery and pageantry were omitted because of space limits. lead roles included Ivan F. Simpson as Richard I and Helen Harring as Johanna.
An electric car filled with laborers and women and children returning from a country outing was struck by a Pennsylvania suburban train at the One Hundred and Third street grade crossing in Chicago. Thirty five people were injured, five perhaps fatally.
Two hundred oarsmen from U S and Canada gather in Detroit for the 37th annual National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta staged by the Detroit Boat Club. Singles doubles fours and eights fill the river as final workouts precede tomorrow and Saturday races.
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