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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
8
Peter Sullivan of Fall River, who beat Cyclone Thompson at Ogden, Utah, is rematched to meet Thompson there on Labor Day. The 20 round bout requires a referee agreement 10 days before the contest and could position Sullivan for top matches on the coast.
A large crowd attended the matinee of the Gentlemen's Driving Club at Readville. Mack Mack, entered in the 2:08 class for the grand circuit meet, won his race decisively and posted a 2:11 mile. Class results include Louise Taylor and Grace Kellar with notable times, while Dreamwold and Keepsake were among other top finishers in trotting events.
Marblehead MA August 7 96 boats in 18 classes competed in the Corinthian Yacht Club open race the season’s biggest midweek affair in Massachusetts Bay. Eleanor won Class Q with Orestes Dorothy Q Bally IX Essex Little Rhody II and May Bee among top finishers. The day featured light southerly winds and a photo finish in several classes including 40 rater Sonderklasse and catboats led by Dartwell Amira Iris with Arawak gaining on corrected time.
The Hamburg American line plans a Boston Hamburg passenger service using two fast express steamers. Local management is abroad arranging details to be announced later. The move signals a keen contest among British American and German lines for New England business.
In Worcester on August 7 a 3-year-old girl wandered for over 10 hours before a boy named Manarowski found her on a doorstep two miles away. Henry P. Silverman rewarded the good finder with five cents after the police had searched the town.
Philadelphia defeated Chicago with three decisive singles as Sparks held the Cubs to three hits. Eighteen Chicagoans died on fly balls and only one advanced to third base in this major league game played in Chicago.
One of the committee members hosting the Division 6 A. O. Fi field day at Locust street grounds next Saturday.
Locust street grounds will host Division 6 A O H events next Saturday. Highlights include a Garryowens of South Boston versus a Division 40 Somerville football game and a Young Irelands of Cambridge versus Shamrocks of South Boston hurling match. Many professionals have entered, promising tight races. Mayor Fitzgerald plans to attend and speak. Committee includes Patrick Geoghiga as chairman and James Gavin as a member.
The Winnisimmer A C C hosts a boxing night headlined by Gaines versus Bradley with three other bouts including Belfield Walcott versus John Henderson. Admission requires a club membership and advance verification slips from the Boston office or Chelsea clubhouse today. Other notes mention promoter plans and notable boxers such as McFadden, Moir, Driscoll, Moran, Peggy Bettinson, Teg Rickard, Joe Walcott, Billy Smith, Gans, and Gardner with various past encounters and rumors.
In a 14 inning marathon at Huntington Avenue, Boston outslugged Chicago 4 3 as Unglaub Ferris and Wagner starred. Cy Young tied up the White Sox with steady pitching while Walsh faltered late, and the decisive run came on Ferris’ 14th inning single after a long battle with Unglaub’s timely hits and stout Boston defense.
Philadelphia defeats Detroit 4 to 2 in an exciting game as Seybold belts a home run in the eighth inning following an error. Killian and Bender pitched well with Detroit making three errors and the Phillies cashing in on miscues.
In New York on August 7 St. Louis defeated the locals 8 to 4 to lead the series. Spencer and Jones hit three-base hits. Doyle allowed six hits in three innings, Tift five in six. Yeager Pickering Sacrifice hits. Niles Stone Keeler stole bases. Glade hit by pitch twice. O Loughlin umpired.
Johnson limited Cleveland to four hits as Washington won 7 to 2. Nill starred with batting and two base hits, while Wakefield and Nil hit three basers. Pitching details show Liebhardt and Berger split six and two innings with multiple runners left on base. Umpires Sheridan and Evans called the game in 50 minutes.
Two games with the White Sox today both starting at 2 PM observers worried crowds may be thin after yesterday. Players Walsh and Altrock drew penalties for dirtying balls and staying out of the box, with McGraw clashing with the umpire Jem. Charlestown teams seek away games on Aug 10 with various local figures reachable in Boston area.
At Springfield Springfield 6 New Haven 5. At Holyoke Hartford 5 Holyoke 2. At New London New London 3 Bridgeport 2 in 1 inning. At Norwich First game Norwich 3 Waterbury 2. second game Norwich 5 Waterbury 0 halted in eighth to permit Waterbury train.
In Buffalo on August 7 Angus Pointer won the free-for-all pace at Kenilworth Park in 2 03 ¼ minutes the fastest mile of the year. Only three horses finished with Baron Grattan breaking twice and being distanced. The Iroquois Hotel stakes awarded $2000 to Turley driven by Ed Geers who won after dropping the first heat. Sarah Hamlin won the 2:20 trot. Carlo hit a blood vessel and faded. Coonrod was removed for bad deportment, Benyon riding in his stead.
In Pittsburg on August 7 there was no game between New York and Pittsburg due to rain. President Pulliam suspended manager McGraw from the field for three days for abusing umpire Klein at Chicago. McGraw defended his remark saying Klein was rotten and that he spoke out as a fan of baseball.
Woonsocket Rhode Island August 7 a second day of racing at the Woonsocket half mile track delivered a poor showing for favorites only Ed Wilkes the Brighton horse favored in the 2:20 pace won after five heats time 2 2244 2 214% 4 2 10% 2 19 2 21% 4 Ralph Wick took the 2:14 trot in six heats with Major Greer as the favorite times 2 23% 2 20 2 21% 2 21% 2 28% 2 26 The 2:23 trot went six heats won by Little Bill Croesus the favorite finished no better than fourth
Philadelphia reports sixty one entries for the national regatta on the Schuylkill this Friday and Saturday. Crews from Canada Nova Scotia New Orleans Boston and many western and southern clubs entered. Three anticipated clubs Portland Winnipeg and Hamburg did not materialize.
Dr. Thomas G. Masaryk, philosophy professor at Prague and Austrian Parliament member, arrived in New York today aboard the Barbarossa. He will lecture in the United States briefly and speak to the international council of Unitarian and liberal religious thinkers meeting in Boston from September 22 to 27.
The data shows multiple scores from games on a single line with city pairs and final tallies. Locations include Gault Ont to Toronto, Rochester to Montreal, Baltimore to Providence, and Jersey City to Newark, with varying results. Entities include cities and teams, but no clear event description.
The report notes a pivotal game affecting the top of the National Elite League standings. A key leader is forced to concede, reshaping the race. Details include competing teams, venue, and the resulting shifts in points and position. The outcome tightens the chase for the top spot among rival clubs.
Haverhill beat Drohan 11 to 1 in the first game of a doubleheader in Haverhill as Keady allowed three hits before leaving for Connolly in the fourth. New Bedford won the second game behind Robinson, with a final 6 to 1 score.
In Brockton on August 7, Brockton defeated Lynn 2 to 0 as Lynn’s pitcher E Steele was hit hard. Score by innings shows Brockton scoring in the second and third frames. Batteries were J O Toole Watters for Brockton and Steele Hadden for Lynn.
Fall River defeated Lowell 3 to 1 as Lannon misplayed a third base error. scoring by innings shows Fall River with three runs on three hits and Lowell with one run on three errors. Batteries Gilroy and Toomey for Fall River, Greenwell and Duggan for Lowell.
Central City, Ky saw the Boston Nationals defeat the local team 5 to 4 in an exciting game. After the match, owner Dovey and his players were guests at a city dinner followed by a parade to the ball grounds. Scoring by innings and battery details are noted in the report.
Moran accepts Joe Fogler's challenge for a return unlimited pursuit race against Fogler at Chelsea, to be staged next Saturday night at the Revere track with Moran racing Hugh MacLean over 30 miles behind the motors. Fogler receives a six lap handicap but is improving, while Elmer Collins races Charles Helander in an unlimited pursuit, and Syracuse messenger boy George Wiley faces Patsy Logan in a 10 mile pace race.
A brief prep round results in Pine Tree defeating South Portland Biddeford 11 to 1 while Bangor Bangor earns 2 against Portland L. The scoreboard shows a lopsided early game with Pine Tree dominating early and finishing strong. Teams and score details reflect a small regional competition with limited context.
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