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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1909

Page

8

Red Sox Halted by Rain in New York Series Start

Boston arrives in New York under heavy rain and learns a double header awaits tomorrow. Manager Lake plans to choose two starting pitchers from Wood Cicotte and Hall. The team aims to rebalance a pennant race with the Highlanders and a wider field watching their bid.

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Pirates Tie Giants After Late Rain Shortens Battle

In Pittsburg the Pirates and Giants battled to a 2 2 tie as a dramatic eighth inning catch by Murray preserved the stalemate. Mathewson and Willis pitched for the visitors with Willis slightly ahead in the duel before rain halted play.

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Baseball matchups listed with multiple pairs across leagues

Schedule shows series in several markets including Boston New York Chicago Detroit St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati New England Fall River Lawrence New Bedford Brockton Worcester Lynn Haverhill Lowell with two games in some pairings. Matches include city pairings and regional clubs.

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Boston Post Promises Best Red Sox Coverage by Shannon

Paul H. Shannon, baseball editor, will accompany the Boston Red Sox on the trip to provide premier game reports and team news. The Post pledges up to date, front line coverage, with gossip and contest summaries to satisfy fans during the pennant chase. A note adds the White Sox purchase of Willis R Cole for 2000 dollars by manager Holland of Wichita.

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Lynn and Brockton Share Lead in New England League Race

Lynn holds a partial first place by taking the first of a doubleheader with Worcester 3 to 1, while Brockton sat out. Lynn then dropped the second game 3 to 6. Burkett starred for Lynn with sharp fielding and a late three‑run rally, Daum drove in two with a single, and Worcester pitcher Abbott was challenged in the ninth.

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Haverhill Beats Lowell In Ninth Inning Thriller

Haverhill bats in the ninth to edge Lowell 2-1 as Connaughton, Toomey and White steal bases. Boardman and Briggska double. Courtney and Duff receive sacrifices. Lessard and Tyler strike out twice each. Connolly umpire.

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Athletics Beat Out Senators

Washington. Aug. 16 Henry Krause pitched his fourth game against the Nationals, but the Athletics won 6 to 1. Walter Johnson homered for Washington, yet Krause and strong hitting by Philadelphia in the fifth sealed the game. Davis and Barry contributed key at bats, while Gray held Washington to one hit over four innings.

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American Association to End Salary Cap Amid Baseball Wars

The piece notes a coming abolishment of the salary limit by the American Association and cites moves involving Milwaukee, Pittsburg, and Joe Cantillon as signs of a looming major league clash. It also mentions U S sailors in a mock battle near Marblehead and historic athletic progress, highlighting rising youth in sports including a Meadow Club tennis event in Southampton New York.

American Association Chicago Havener Milwaukee Pittsburg Windy City Joe Cantillon Red Sox Meadow Club Southampton N. Y

Eastern Series Shows Boston Dominance in Big Victory

The Eastern teams won 47 of 50 games in the latest interleague stretch. Boston led the way with 13 wins and 3 losses, sweeping Chicago and Cleveland and taking Detroit 3 to 1. The Athletics swept 13 of 16, while New York and St. Louis also posted mixed results.

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St Paul Club Ordered to Pay Giants $1000

The National baseball commission ruled the St Paul American Association club must pay the New York National team 1000 for catcher Tom Needham. The claim for 500 against pitcher Holmes was denied as Holmes returned to New York. The Pittsburgh club was ordered to pay 300 to Wilkes-Barre for...

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Exhibition Date Missed On July 18

An event exhibition failed to take place on July 18 as scheduled due to undisclosed delays. Organizers have not provided a new date or updates for attendees.

Will Play for East Boston Title at Redeemer Picnic

The Mt. Carmels and the Emersons meet for the East Boston junior championship at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer picnic at the Point of Pines next Wednesday. Mt Carmels rely on pitcher Bill Amarina as both teams carry 12 wins and 2 losses, signaling a hot contest.

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