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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
11
Boston fans debate who gained from the deal with Chicago as Smith’s health concerns loom and McConnell returns to form. The Post will publish official figures for the prior year and through July 4 to let readers judge the balance of power between Comiskey and Taylor.
Smith’s average victory margin over the Chicago club stands at 82 points. He has five wins and nine losses so far this season, with his team posting a .513 win rate.
Philadelphia defeated St Louis 6 to 3 in a hard hitting contest played today. The result extends Philadelphia’s early season form as both teams produced a spirited offensive showing and strong pitching.
Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 8 to 0 in a fielding etched shutout. Leach made sensational catches as Clarke, Wagner, Miller, Byrne, and Clarke contributed key hits. Five double plays halted Brooklyn rallies while Hummel snared two Byrne line drives for twin killings.
Harvard minds expect scheduling shift as Dartmouth and Princeton talks swirl. Alumni recall long desire for a Princeton game while Harvard officials hedge on immediate changes amid strong Yale and Dartmouth competition.
Manager Chance forecasts a pennant win amid a postponed game against the Doves due to poor field conditions and forecasted weather. The Cubs train and practice today as Seller joins Lake's lineup on trial in left field. he is a 26 year old Homestead native from McKeesport with .350 batting this season and strong fielding claims.
In Burlington Vermont on August 11 the South Hadley Falls Fire Department of Massachusetts won the hand engine contest with a 202 foot run, beating Washington Middlebury which fouled a brake and placed second. Durkee of Fort Edward New York won the hose contest with 150 dollars, Lafayette of Winooski took 100, Sterling of Johnson 75, and the Eagles of Claremont 50.
Indianapolis and Kansas City split a doubleheader with 3 2 and 4 0 scores. Louisville defeated Milwaukee 5 2 in another matchup. Toledo is listed but lacks complete result.
New York beat Cincinnati 5 to 4 and 3 to 2 in a doubleheader. Four homers were hit Doyle Snodgrass and Devore produced key drives. Mathewson allowed bases full in the ninth but no tally, and Rowan shut the door.
The Eastern Yacht Club regatta committee selected Harpoon Lady Sally XL Bonivee Cima Beaver and Demon to race as one division in the finals to morrow and Saturday. Two races were sailed today with Ellen penalized for fouling Sally XT. Bonivee and Cima won the second division races while Joyette led the second race in the other division. The committee will pick three boats to challenge Spain's yachts in the Taft and Draper cups next Wednesday.
Dudie Archdale captured the $5000 Ohio stake at Randell track in Cleveland on August 11, following earlier wins in the $10,000 Mt Dale and the $10,000 week events. The Geers mare won in heats, while Presiding Judge Newton noted Uhlan would attempt to lower his trotting world record to 2:01 if track and weather permit.
The New England Amateur Rowing Association executive committee met at Union Boat House and scheduled the annual fall regatta on Labor Day September 5 at 8 30 AM on the Charles River Basin. Entries close at midnight August 28 with final arrangements set for August 29.
The Doves released two players yesterday. Riley the new outfielder from a Buffalo semi pro team was sold to Lowell of the New England League. Ralph Goode the Colby pitcher was let go to Haverhill of the same league and will report at once.
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