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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1909

Page

9

Browns Brilliant Effort in 12th Nets Doves Loss to Pirates

Pittsburg defeats Boston 2 to 1 in 12 innings at Forbes Field. Brown wild in first, then steady, pulling Boston back to tie in seventh before extra innings. Gibson walks, Leach singles for decisive run in the 12th. Miller notable for two-base hit. Wagner returns briefly but none stop.

Pittsburg Boston Forbes Field Brown Beck Barbeau Smith Leach Clarke Abbaticchio Miller Abstein Wilson Stein Becker Coffey Stem Sweeney Shaw Brandon Alstein Gibson Hyatt Adams Loth Beaumont Shean Hans Wagner

Vigilant Leads New York Yacht Club Fleet Near Cape Elizabeth

The New York Yacht Club fleet, led by the Vigilant yawl, passed Chatham on a 152 mile course from East Chop Vineyard Haven and Cape Elizabeth, heading toward a finish off the Cape Elizabeth light ship expected tomorrow forenoon. The fleet raced through moderate northerly winds as they held course all night with Vigilant pulling steadily ahead.

Shatham Cape Cod New York Yacht Club East Chop Vineyard Havy Cape Elizabeth Portland Wollock Rip

Reulbach Wins His 14th Straight Victory

Chicago defeats Brooklyn as three singles and an out drive in the second frame produce the runs. Brooklyn collapses in the sixth with six unearned runs on errors, a sacrifice, and three hits, sealing Reulbachs 14th straight win for the Chicago club.

Chicago Brooklyn Reulbach

Errors Give Game to the Quakerites

National game recap shows the Quakerites securing victory as errors by the opposition lead to a decisive win. Key players for the Quakerites contributed scoring and defensive stops while the other team struggled with misplays and turnovers. The win solidifies the team’s standing in the league.

Guests at Red Sox Game

Sixty boys from the Waltham play grounds will be guests of President Taylor at the Boston Cleveland game Friday. The boys will be in charge of Nate Tufts, the noted football coach and daily attendant at Red Sox games.

Waltham Taylor Nate Tufts Red Sox

Hilarious Wins Travers Stakes at Saratoga

Saratoga N Y Aug 10 J R Keene's Hilarious the 9 to 10 favorite won the 7500 Travers Stakes for 3 year olds mile and a quarter but the tired colt showed gameness to prevail amid widespread rumors of heavy betting against him at the track today.

Saratoga N. Y J. R. Keene Hilarious

Skippers Asked to Advise on Hastern Sonder Klasse Trials

With 19 boats entered for the sonder klasse trial races starting next Monday, the Hasstern Yacht Club German American race committee seeks fair start methods before choosing the three to represent the country in the August 30 international match. A letter was sent to each skipper requesting start recommendations, with today set as the latest date for replies.

Hastern Yacht Club

Gano and Uhlan Shine in New York Grand Circuit

Cleveland dispatch reports George Gano won the Detroit Chamber stake and a $5000 Kalamazoo purse, pacing a 2:83 4/5 quarter mile in fast time, while Uhlan of Boston tied the world trotting record with 2:08 3/4 for the second heat at North Randall Grand Circuit races. Ed Geers, returning from injury, won aboard Frazee in the 2:15 pace and helped Sterling McKinney place in the 2:07 trot. Uhlan narrowly beat San Francisco in heat one of the 2:07 trot. the second heat ended with Uhlan a head ahead.

Cleveland, CO George Gano Chamber of Commerce Detroit Kalamazoo Uhlan Boston North Randall Ed Geers Frazee Sterling McKinney San Francisco High Ball Peoria Carroll Vy McAdams Shanks Asther’ ‘Beli Monbells Inner Guard B. G C. m Deane Bapes Bell Bird Br. m McDonald Gambetta Wilkes RTE Sk Bingen Proctor Zombro Hodges Wre McKinney Br. S Gee Nabe B. m Peter the Aem Burgess Macey B. S Arion (Geers Margaret B. F Benyon Gladys McDonald Belle Me Ch. m Valentine Lady Tones Poe

Smith To Quit Doves Rumor Sparks Pittsburg Talk

Pittsburg hears that Doves manager Harry Smith may resign with Boston rivals and Leever the pitcher eyed as his successor. Dovey and Dreyfuss held talks with Leever in Pittsburg as speculation swirled about trades or sale to Boston and a possible managerial move.

Pittsburg Pittshburg Harry Smith The Doves Dovey Boston Post Smith Leever Bostons Dreyfuss Davey

Kirkwood Drops But Still Leads In New England Shoot

Horace C. Kirkwood of Boston, amateur New England champion, dropped to 182 today yet posted the high two day total by one third over William G. Hill of Portland. Kirkwood led amateur rival Harry Snow of Portland by 106 birds.

Portland New England Horace C. Kirkwood Boston William G. Hill Kirkwood Harry Snow

Amateur sports gossip and notes from a busy era

A sprawling column reviews boxing and rowing scenes, noting Jimmie Rector’s retirement hint, ex Yale coach Bobby Burch’s defense policy, and Canadian rowing promises. It cites coaches like Keene Fitzpatrick, mentions Pacific coast tours, and jokes about Cooney’s jiu jitsu. Also lists various game scores and amateur rules questions across baseball and other sports.

Jack Reed of Holy Cross and All America absence

The note asks if Jack Reed of Holy Cross made first or second All America teams in the past five years, noting no appearance in Walter Camp or Caspar Whitney lists. It adds a postscript about Milford-Boston’s 1903 world championship game with Pittsburg and lists Boston players that year.

Jack Reed Holy Cross

New Bedford Tops Fall River 8-1 in Seventh Inning Rally

New Bedford defeated Fall River 8 to 1 after six runs in the seventh inning. Ulrich drove in three runs with a clean hit to right as Cunningham and Messenger racked up multiple hits. Fullerton relieved in the seventh. Griffith and O'Leary stood out on defense amid a series of safeties and bases on balls in a windy afternoon contest at New Bedford.

Cincinnati Huggins Bescher Bates Downey Philadelphia Grant Magee Bransfield Knabe Doolan Heewe Ween Dooin Moore Hoblitzel Parkett Fromme Rigler National ST. Louis New York Today New York Doyle Beebe Lush Konetchy Bridwell Byrne Amour Sechler Bidwell O'Hara Byres Phelps Ames O’day Emsiie New England New Bedford Fall River Fullerton Ulrich Lyfert Cunningham Messenger Devine Batten Bush New Beaford Ctver Barrows Kellar Wilson Brown O'Leary Griffith Crum Weaver Syfert O’leary Daley Rorty Nichols C.f Cunnham Bauman Boweocek Selbian E.f Andrews Pullerton A Ulrich Wormwood Semen

Wolf Wins Open Race At Marblehead Yacht Week

The Wol f triumphed in the Marblehead midsummer week sonderklasse open race as demanding NW winds tested 54 starters in 10 classes. Spokane III and Lady followed, with Sally X and Sumatra among others, in a sprint-filled, high seas contest that boosted expectations for the Corinthian Club series beginning tomorrow.

Marblehead Boston Yacht Club Sally X Sumatra Alice Sargent Manchester Spokane Lady Wolf Sally

Corona Returns 10 Port After Partial Dismasting

Corona, Clarence H. Dodge’s schooner yacht, started from Corona in Vineyard Haven for a New York Yacht Club to Portland run and returned at 6 pm partly dismasted. Near Pollock's Rip lightship a strong current drove her onto the lightship, breaking the bowsprit and disabling topmasts. the launch was wrecked. No injuries. A tug will tow her for repairs.

Vineyard Haven Clarence H. Dodge Corona New York Yacht Club Portland Pollock Rip Queen Elmina Ariel

Siccem Wins Dick Knight Intercity Dory Cup Start

Marblehead hosts the first race of the Knight interstate dory series between the Massachusetts Racing Dory Association and Portland Y C. The Siccem from Portland wins by 16 seconds over Raggy lug. Marblehead places third as Scamp and Pointer III finish fifth and fourth respectively, Turnover placed last.

Marblehead Walter FE Dories Massachusetts Racing Dory Association Portland Y. C Siccem Portland Raggylug Raggeylug Slccem Tinker's Island Shore Scamp and Pointer III

Worcester defeats Lawrence 8 to 4 in New England baseball

Worcester defeats Lawrence 8 4 as Miller leaves with Injury and Knetzer holds on. Adler Yerkes Bradley lead offense for Worcester while Millerick and others contribute for Lawrence in a Topsy contest.

Favorites Lose At Woonsocket Track

Woonsocket Rhode Island August 10 the favorites had a poor day in the races at the Woonsocket track with only one of the four leading to the wire managing a victory.

Woonsocket Woonsocket R. 1 Woonsocket

Street Matchups Preview Across Major Leagues

American games featured Cleveland visiting Boston Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington National pair Boston at Pittsburg New York at St Louis Haverhill visits Lawrence Brockton plays New Bedford Lynn meets Fall River Worcester hosts Lowell

St. Louis Lawrence Lynn Lowell Fall River Worcester New Bedford Lynn-Worcester Brockton Gardner Peabody Augie Young J. W. Day Boston Philadelphia R. HE Sonderklasse Chicago H. m Wolf Caleb Detroit Spokane Sumatra Alice Sargent Manchester N J. R. Harding Cleveland New York C. Warrow Seve Aspenet F H. Houston Clitheroe W L. Deantema Boojum W. G. Lawrence R. H. Att Nike D. H. Roberts Pittsburg Aurora Reina L. B Dorechen IL Tabasco, Jr New England R. R. Eomith R H. Princess Ery Burt Haverhill Timandra J. B. Fallon Cuda IL Essex John Greenough Nichols Ban Wianno A. W. Stevens Ht Wood Aid Nutmeg A. ©. Jones Marie L George Eae SLASS Dories Eae Barbara J. J. Blaney Mass Teaser Ben Stanley Raggylug H. Brown, Jr Pointer B. C. Melza C . Randall P Yy Co H. Woodbury F. L Bellingham N. Y HULL A. Mayberry Moses H. E Lyneheee W. Dutton W. Hl Pe Senna Peri Bonifor Cc Kenney Eee Eee Eee Veeweeewe Gl Cincinnati Eeewee Ee Brooklyn Per Washington National

Scenery and Travel Routes to Maritime Resorts

Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island offer a scenic retreat with mild climate and ocean breezes ideal for rest and health. The Plant line from Boston provides direct ocean service to Halifax Hawkesbury and Charlottetown with connections to Maritime destinations. Sailings run Tuesdays Wednesdays and Saturdays from Commercial Wharf.

Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Boston Halifax Hawkesbury Charlottetown Waarf

Groundfish Trade Highlights at Boston Wharf

Thet waterfront report notes 13 vessels, including a seiner and three swordfish trips, with 17400 pounds of mixed fish and 60000 pounds of cod and haddock receipts. Prices ranged 8 1/4 to 4 cents for haddock and 3 1/4 cents for large cod, while a 20 pound swordfish sold for 15 dollars. A fishing schooner model by Gloucester’s John F. Robbins is gifted to the Custom House marine division.

T Wharf Charles Nelson Prince George Yarmouth Newport Ellen C. Burke Dorcas Galatea Gloucester O'Brien Brothers Atlantic Avenue Haddock Fannie Belle Atwood John F. Robbins Marine Division Custom House Atwood Bostonian Society Ola State House Louis C. Ross Ross Hamilton A. Mathes

Shipping News Miniature Almanac Timeline

Almanac style shipping notes list sunrise and sunset times, tides, and arrivals and clearances. It details steamers arriving from Huelva and Yarmouth to Portland and Philadelphia, schooners sailing and clearing, and tugs towing barges, with extensive port and vessel names across Atlantic routes.

Goodwood Wahlquist Huelva Spain Prince George McKinnon Yarmouth N. Y Cobb Allan St. John N. B Eastport Portland Juniata James Norfolk Yale Hawes New York Old Colony Geer Belfast Curtis Bangor Colby Bath Warner Plymouth N. S George M. Warner Bonnafant Belleveau Cove N.S Oriole Mclean Annie Gus Kelly Millbridge Lucy May Eldredge, Co Jam Mt. Vernon Gibara Cuba A. Fownes Sand River Clarence H. Venner Sargentville Stillman F. Kelly Newport News Cardenas N. W Saxonia Liverpool Queenstown Buffalo Full England Halifax Port Hawkesbury Charlottetown Hermod J. H. Devereux Baltimore City of Memphi Savannah Ontario Persian Philadelphia Bunker Fill H. F. Dimock Cto Covington New Bedford Idaho Providence George R. Sheffield Lackawanna Hoboken N. J Pocono Salem Newport Cumberland Parker's Washington Savage Portsmouth Monocacy Cymru Buck Ridge Brookside Western Guttensburg Sidney Thomas Zz Parker Emma E. Potter Clementsport Mary Langdon Lube Mary E. H. G. Dow Norfolk, Va

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