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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
10
Boston takes the lead late after Stovall, Wagner, and Ball spark a key rally. Lord and Niles shined in the field as Joss and McConnell locked horns in a high tension, error light affair with Arellanes and Birmingham delivering clutch hits.
In a tense game, Hinchman snared a line drive aiming for center, Arellanes tossed out the runner to save a run. Carrigan opened the bottom with a sharp single, Arellanes attempted a sacrifice but Stovall snagged a low liner. B Lord executed a neat play on Niles, doubling Carrigan at first. The Naps faced solid defense in the fourth as Wagner made two crucial plays, while Speaker reached base before the inning ended.
New York defeated Chicago 2 to 1 to seize undisputed fifth place in the American League. Doyle struggled with control in the first inning, while Hemphill Elberfeld and Knight produced the decisive eighth inning hits. Vaughan of Macon recently joined the New York club and reported to manager Stallings.
Montreal defeated Baltimore 8 to 2, Newark beat Toronto 2 to 1, Jersey City routed Rochester 6 to 12 in a high scoring slate with Providence also posting a 12 if completed.
Boston’s hot return from the Western trip sparks praise from rivals and sportswriters. Addie Joss, Lajoie, Easterly, Bemis, Ball and Captain Lord laud the Red Sox as a strong pennant contender after sweeping Detroit and the White Sox, with the Naps predicting a tight finish. The race now centers on Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, and their pitching and hitting strengths.
The Red Sox notes say Cy Young, the noblest Roman, will pitch for Cleveland today as a larger crowd than yesterday is expected. Gates open at 1 pm for a battle of speed with rival Joe Wood. Wood fanned 10 in four innings in Cleveland while Lajoie and teammates seek revenge.
National and regional schedule includes Cleveland at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Chicago at New York Boston at Cincinnati New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburg Brooklyn at St Louis New England games Lawrence at Worcester Brockton New Bedford Fall River Lowell at Haverhill with multiple city pairings across leagues and regions.
President Dovey of the Boston Doves denies rumors after five straight losses in Pittsburg Aug 11. He dismisses reports that Harry Smith will be let go and rejects chatter about Leever or Ned Hanlon taking over the club as unfounded.
New Britain defeated New Haven and Hartford 6 to 4. Bridgeport won 3 to Northampton 2. Holyoke beat Springfield 6 to 1 while Waterbury forfeited and forfeits noted.
In Philadelphia St. Louis won 1–0 in 11 innings as Williams tripled and scored on Griggs single after Criger’s at bat. Williams and Barry hit three-base hits, Jones, Criger, and Hartzell contributed, while Morgan and Powell walked hitters and Ferris hit by pitch. Time 2h14m. Umpires Evans Perrine.
Washington defeated Detroit 3 to 2 in an American league game. Three double plays helped the locals stop Detroit’s scoring while standout defensive catches by Conroy Lelivelt and Milan highlighted the contest.
Reports from London indicate King Alfonso of Spain could enter the America's Cup race, sparking wide interest in yachting circles. No official confirmation yet.
A brief score update lists Kansas City 2 Indianapolis 6 with other results noting Columbus 8 Minneapolis 4 St. Paul 4 Toledo 8 and Milwaukee Louisville affected by rain.
Atlanta beat Montgomery 9 to 4 while Birmingham edged Nashville 1 to 0. Memphis and New Orleans had a double-header postponed due to wet grounds.
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