Big Ed Walsh Dominates Red Sox In Chicago Showdown
Walsh the spitball ace shut out the Red Sox in Chicago. He struck out 15 and limited Boston to three hits, including a scratch by Tris Speaker, sealing a fourth straight defeat for the Red Sox.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
10
Walsh the spitball ace shut out the Red Sox in Chicago. He struck out 15 and limited Boston to three hits, including a scratch by Tris Speaker, sealing a fourth straight defeat for the Red Sox.
In a pitching duel, Walsh struck out most of Boston’s lineup, defeating the Red Sox 1 0 as Pat Dougherty tripled in the decisive run in the second inning. Jake Stahl’s two hits were Boston’s only offense, while Engle limited Boston with sharp defense and a beleaguered leg.
Chicago fans hailed a one man victory after yesterday's game as the Red Sox delivered splendid ball. Many felt a different lineup tomorrow could change the result, with Donovan likely to adjust the batting order and Speaker possibly leading off.
In St Louis on August 11 the Highlanders split a twin bill, then lost 3 to 1 in 10 innings. Warhop and Lake pitched well as New York scored in the 10th on misplays and hits. Newnam’s triple sparked St Louis, tying the game in the ninth before the Yankees pulled away in the 10th with Foster, Mitchell, and Wallace driving in runs.
In Chicago on August 11, Walsh’s spit ball struck catcher Catcher Payne on the forefinger, breaking it. Payne faces season end, while Walsh sought revenge after two defeats in Boston. Speaker was the only White Sox batter to best him.
Aug 11 Sam Langford was barred for life from Philadelphia after promoters canceled the Kaufman bout amid fears of a staged fight. Police moved quickly to ban the Boston boxer from the city, ending his ring career prospects there.
Promoter Harry Edwards refuses Langford’s demand for a $7500 guarantee and after three weeks of training the six round open air fight is cancelled at Phillies park amid rain and tense negotiations. Langford balked at late payment and insistence on fair compensation, warning of a possible no return to Philadelphia.
The All-Star Banking Messengers report no game on August 13 and seek a fast opponent away from home. Contact T. F. Mc Devitt at Main 61 to arrange.
National matchups include Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Pittsburg at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York. American slate features Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland, New York at St. Louis. New England games list Lawrence at Haverhill, Lowell at Fall River, Worcester at New Bedford, Lynn at Brockton.
Elizabeth Peabody House invites 16 year old squads to contact Daniel Goldstein at 87 Poplar Street City. River Apprentices seek fast semi pro teams with fair guarantee from Roger Wolcott and Romar A. C. preferred. W T Butler Fore River Shipbuilding Quincy requests calls after 8 pm at Quincy 642 1.
New Haven defeated Northampton 7 to 3 while New Britain topped Hartford 5 to 1. Holyoke won against Waterbury 12 to 11 and Springfield beat Bridgeport 8 to 0.
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