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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
4
An inventory review forces a large piano clearance. The store must move at least 25 pianos immediately to make space for new stock. Despite the midsummer slowdown and heavy discounts, the sellers insist on selling all units at deep, sacrifice-driven prices and favorable terms.
Little Cy Young and tall Victor Willis faced off as the Pirates defeated Boston 2 to 0. Key plays in the second and fifth innings, plus strong defense by Wagner and Ritchey, sealed Pittsburg’s win amid nerves at the plate and costly Boston misplays.
Critics across all walks of life blast the Giants for the forfeit episode. Conant and Locke question umpire rulings while Pulliam and others accuse the club of rough tactics and bad faith. Multiple fans call the Giants desperate and dishonest as the dispute draws broader league attention.
F. M. Smith's sloop Effort won the King's Cup in Newport with Queen by J. Rogers Maxwell finishing nine seconds back on time allowance. Nine yachts started on a $712 mile course with a breeze from the east, wind shifts and course finally via Buzzards Bay. Effort was designed by H. J. Gielow of New York and will have the trophy named for King Edward VII inscribed with its winner.
A NEAAU registration committee meeting with President Maccabe discussed no discussion of Frank Ford. The talks aim to settle differences before the Foresters’ games in Dorchester next Saturday. Plans set for NEAAU championships at Wood Island Park on Sept 1 and national trips Sept 7-8 with rail and entry fees covered for winners.
At the N E A A U championships an entrance fee of 25 cents per man will be charged and the entrance fee will be returned to all who actually compete.
Blue Hill Market of Roxbury defeated Ward Corby Company of Cambridge on its grounds by 6 to 2. John Collins starred at first base and both batteries delivered strong work. Eleven strikeouts each side. Batteries Blue Hill Connley and Healey. Ward Corby Pressin and Murphy.
Cincinnati dated Aug 8 reports Chairman Herrmann of the National Commission saying he only knows what is in the papers. He argues New York should have admitted umpire Johnstone to the grounds and provided police protection, calling the club’s action unwisely. Chicago’s President Murphy supports the law as interpreted.
Notes from St. Louis today at the South End Pfeffer to pitch for Boston Tenney suspension could leave Nationals short Grimshaw returns with Collins team two big wins Boston to fill fast infield by phone East Boston Chicago White Sox in focus Cleveland defeats boost pennant chances Giants watchword National league urged to aid New York One man B Johnson silent amid NL mixup
Rains and a slippery track forced postponement of the Moran versus Collins intercity race with Bedell brothers from New York and Boston riders. Elmer Collings of Lynn won the amateur mile handicap. fog persisted, Turville fell with John Bedell as officials halted racing. Rain checks will allow a Saturday rematch.
Betting fans argue over the New York Chicago game forfeited to Chicago. The Post baseball editor rules all bets ride on the umpire's decision, counting the forfeit as a Chicago victory with New York credited a defeat. The National League directors may still review the ruling.
In Cowes Isle of Wight on August 8 Sir Maurice Fitz-Geralds yawl Satanita captured the Emperor s cup in todays race. Lt Col Bagots cutter Creole finished second with eight yachts starting. A special race among Navahoe White Heather and Nyria was won by Nyria.
In San Diego on August 8 Mischief II won the Lipton Cup race over a 12 mile course in 3 hours 6 minutes 31 seconds corrected time. Monsoon finished second and Aelus third as Mischief II led from the start.
Ex amateur champion Harry Baker who beat Frankie Neil may face Jimmy Walsh at Chelsea next month. Eddie Keevin and Miah Murray discussed the bout, with Keevin conditionally agreeing if Baker keeps a light enough weight.
The Motor Pirate aboard the Conqueror issues a bold threat to the royal mail liner Dunster Castle. The ship, amid bets and laughter, closes on the tiny craft as the Conqueror circles the liner to prove speed and daring. The scene ends with a shouted hello aboard the Dunster Castle.
The note hints at an upcoming Friday instalment of The Cruise Conqueror. It suggests a serial feature continuing on Fridays with maritime travel content and potential new episodes.
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