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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1910
Page
9
Chicago defeats Boston 1 0 in 10 innings as Zeider delivers a timely hit to center off Scott with a passed ball aiding the run. Heinie Wagner drives all three Bos ton runs while Chicago’s defense im proves late game. Boston’s Donovan squad faces five more games on the trip and hopes to rebound.
Three ex-Boston players Parent French and Dougherty led a Chicago victory over Boston with key RBIs and a late inning rally. Dougherty singled to centre scoring two runs as Scott reached third after Carrigan’s passed ball. Boston tied it in the eighth via Speaker and Wagner but Chicago won in the 10th on Zeider’s hit.
Davis mishandled a throw allowing Cobb to reach third. In the sixth the Athletics tied the game as Baker hit a center field homer. Murphy singled and McIntyre misplayed Barry’s fly, sending Murphy to third and the batter to second, with Thomas driving in Murphy on a sacrifice fly. In the eighth Davis singled and Murphy sacrificed, Barry walked, Stanage misplayed Thomas’ foul to allow a two base error that led to a decisive home run.
President Murphy of the Cubs and President John L Brush of the New York club attended the game this afternoon. They arrived in Murphy's auto to see Tris Speaker, whose feats against Mathewson and the Giants last fall were discussed by Brush with Murphy.
Chicago report notes Purtell travels with the Red Sox to St. Louis tonight for tomorrow's game. His presence prompts a batting order shift with Gardner likely moved from second to a lower slot to create a needed change.
Detroit and Philadelphia clash as Stanage errors pave the way for Thomas to hit a decisive two run homer. Philadelphia wins 7 to 4 completing a 3 of 4 series sweep amid ragged play and Detroit pennant doubt. Plank notches the win in relief.
Chicago reports pitcher Frank Smith heads home to Pittsburg tonight but will join the Boston team when they return to the Hub. He says he can pitch within a couple of weeks. Ambie Mc Connell wore the White Sox uniform today and will play with Duffy's men tomorrow.
In St. Louis on August 12, the Yankees squandered a lead allowing the Browns to rally. Daniels started a wild sequence in the ninth, plus errors and base hits enabled four late runs as Stone, Hartzell, and Griggs contributed in a dramatic finish.
Indignant fans in New England condemn the Lord and McConnell trade to Chicago for Purtell and Frank Smith. They say the move demoralizes the Red Sox, weakens pennant chances, and questions management’s judgment amid ongoing team unrest.
Eleonora B. Sears captures her third North Shore tournament title in two weeks at Magnolia. She defeats Dorothy Dutcher 6 2 6 0 in the singles final. In doubles, Miss Baker and Mr Hayden beat Miss Jones and Mr Taylor 6 4 8 6 in mixed action.
The New England trotter Uhlan, driven by Tenner, set a mile mark finishing in 1:58 3 4 after a heroic last quarter of 29 seconds. The crowd roared as Uhlan surged past the wire, with the track flooded by cheers for a record attempt that stunned spectators.
Since July 23, 745 athletes entered track and field events this season. The last two meets before the Wood Island final will run off at 3 p m today at the Columbus Avenue and North End playgrounds. W C Matthews and Joe Redding in charge with officials including starter Matthews finish judges Bruce Fitzgerald Bowser and Woodlock as referee.
Harry Lord ex-captain and third baseman of the Red Sox, involved in the deal with McConnell that sent Frank Smith and Purtell to Boston, remains in Portland Me as he settles with the club. He may not report to Hugh Duffy in Chicago and cites family and other plans, noting malaria has reduced his weight from 170 to 154 pounds.
Cleveland fell to Washington 9 to 0 as Harkness struggled on the mound. Graney was hit by a Koestner pitch during batting practice and may miss two weeks.
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