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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1910
Page
9
In St Louis Boston defeated the Browns 2 to 0 as Larry Gardner suffered a knee injury sliding into third in the seventh inning. Gardner likely misses a month while Engle takes over at shortstop until his return.
Philadelphia poured in 14 late runs as Cleveland faded after Falkenberg weakened in the eighth. Stovall Collins and Baker sparked the offense, with Barry finishing strong. Dygert and Falkenberg contributed on the mound for Philadelphia era.
New York pounded Olmsted for five runs in the sixth inning aided by three errors as the Yankees defeated the Cubs 7 to 1 in Chicago. Quinn pitched well with faultless support, delivering an easy win in the last game of the series.
Washington and Detroit dueled through nine rain drenched innings with the Tigers prevailing 8 to 3. Ty Cobb stole home from third in the fourth inning as Groom pitched amid two shower interruptions.
Competitors from Spain and America sail in a five or six race series under Eastern V. C. of Marblehead. Start at 11 this morning on a triangular 15 mile course with races alternating courses. Prizes include the President Taft cup and Governor Draper cup with points awarded to finishers.
Spain and America, once enemies, compete in the interna tion sonderklasse series at Marblehead. Three yachts from each nation sail at 11 am for the Eastern Yacht Club cup named for President Taft and a consolation prize named for Governor Draper. It’s 12 years since their last ocean contest, now a peaceful battle of wind and wave.
Six little sailboats compete in a fierce match as Beaver Cima and Harpoon, new American senders, challenge Spain in Marblehead. Trial races narrow the field, with wind and sea conditions likely to decide whether Spain or the United States wins.
Captains of yachts and steamers following the Spanish American races at Marblehead this week are instructed to monitor movements of revenue cutters Androscoggin Gresham and Acushnet and vessels bearing the U S revenue flag. This action is ordered by the United States government to oversee the event.
Starters and timers Eduar do de Ubao secretary of the Federación Española de Clubs Náuticos and Stephen W Sleeper chairman of the regatta committee of the Eastern Yacht Club. Umpires Don Juan Riano y Gayangos chairman envoy extraordinary minister plenipotentiary of Spain and Henry Howard Louis M Clark of the Spanish American race committee of the Eastern Yacht Club.
Authorities outline patrol measures for excursion boats during the yacht race. Violations may lead to arrest and license suspension for the master. Two divisions flank the course with revenue cutters at head and tail, and no boat may intrude within a half mile of the racing yachts.
Duffey discusses stagnation in the Marathon business with New York and other cities like Boston, noting promoter changes and potential action. He praises Jim B. Sulivan's defense of the A A U, hints at secrecy, and comments on Corbett. The piece notes shifts between American and National leagues and hints at Bill Bradley possibly joining Griffith's Cincinnati.
The opening day feature at Fort Erie was the Maple Leaf Stakes for 2.15 pacers with The Abbe ridden by Ed Geers winning in straight heats. Ernest broke early in heat one and May Day failed to finish in heat two. Direct Tone won the 2:17 trot, while The Abbe led the 2:15 pace with May Day and Ernest also placing in the event.
This piece recalls a roaming mix of sports chatter about national leagues and pennant hopes. It notes fans in New York may hurl items at umpires while praising visiting Spanish yachtsmen for sportsmanship and a gentle clash of eras.
The record crowd was 32 318 for a double header with Detroit on July 20 2010 at American or National league venues in Boston. The reader also notes Tom Longboat’s 25 mile time of 2h 24m 24s and asks for the first name of Quinn of the New York Highlanders, identified as Jack.
Heinie Wagner was fined 25 dollars after a talk with Umpire Perrine. President B B Johnson’s view of Perrine’s work in delaying the crowd is not known. The Boston team left for home on the 11 55 p m train and will arrive in Boston at 10 40 a m Thursday. Manager Donovan expresses deep regret over Gardner’s injury and notes he was one of the club’s best second basemen and a threat at the plate.
In New York on August 16, three thousand fans gathered at the Fairmont Athletic Club to watch Al Kaufman oppose Bill Lang. Acting Mayor John Purroy Mitchell barred the main bout after police surrounded the venue, leading to the bout's cancellation though four preliminaries proceeded. Refunds were promised. Spectators included Jim Corbett and Charley White. Lang and Kaufman may fight six rounds at Philadelphia’s American League Park soon.
In Newport Rhode Island August 16 A rainy morning dampened courts yet the national lawn tennis championships proceeded with 65 matches completed including first and second round play. Only six matches remain to complete the second round.
Gossip swirls on W A Larned potentially joining the American challenger team in the Cup defense in Australia. He toured with M B E McLaughlin in Southampton doubles, winning, as Johnson, Beals Wright, and others deliver mixed results in singles. Bundy of California easily defeated Randolph in straight sets as the main singles action unfolds.
National pairings include St Louis at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburg at New York Chicago at Brooklyn. American slate features Philadelphia at Cleveland Detroit at Washington. New England games list Worcester at Lynn Lawrence at New Bedford Brockton at Fall River Lowell at Haverhill.
Kansas City 5 Milwaukee 2 Columbus 8 Toledo 1 Indianapolis 4 Louisville 3 in 11 innings.
St Paul announces the purchase of second baseman Baker from Holyoke to fill the vacancy caused by Zeke Wrigley's release. Baker will join the St Paul club in Toledo.
The Winthrop Board of Trade plans a Thursday match against the Winthrop police department on the ball grounds at the center.
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