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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1910
Page
10
Harry Howell and Frank LaPorte are credited with placing the ball near the spot of Stahl's decisive homer yesterday. Local fans doubt their hits matched the power of Stahl's drive which struck the fifth row seats after a high bound due to terrific force.
Neither Tris nor Tyrus could reach a safety as Cobb pressed to raise his average with a well-placed bunt that Kleinow narrowly stopped at first. Speaker extended a hitless streak to nine at bats in yesterday’s game.
Washington battered Cleveland 19 to 0 as Mott and Koestner shut out the Indians. Johnson stood as a puzzle to the visitors while Conroy made a one handed catch a highlight of the game.
Ford pitched the New York Americans to a 6 to win over St. Louis. He struck out 10 batters and dominated the visitors throughout. Ray started well for St Louis for five innings before tiring.
Fragmentary results show 688 Philadelphia WONTON 66s Detroit and New York with unclear outcomes. No clear game plan or standings emerge from the readable text.
Boston wins 4 to 2 behind two early long drives by Garland Stahl and Clyde Engle with a runner on base. Karger holds Detroit while Hooper's defense and Purtell's timely hits back strong Boston defense and a late rally by the Tigers falls short.
Silk O Loughlin faces rival Al Bjorkland in the umpiring scene. Al sits in the first base bleachers and shouts every Silk decision at top volume. Silk won the clash yesterday but Al disputed the play while opposing his T D on the field.
The Tigers play at Huntington avenue this afternoon for the final game of the season starting at 2 45. Manager Hugh Jennings hopes his suspension is lifted before game time and he can coach. Mullin or Donovan will start on the mound for Detroit. Boston's box man choice remains undecided.
In a tense play yesterday, Wagner attempted a steal on second base but dropped the ball. Heinie reached safely while O Lovehlin failed to see the muff, and Ownie left the field. The Red Sox protested but the call stood and no harm occurred.
Al Bjorkland enjoyed a standout day with the Tigers yesterday. He teased Jennings during the game and shared high spirits with teammates. The Detroit players, including Al, crowded the first base bleacher fence to shake hands with the crowd.
Rumors say Jerry McCarthy remains off duties after team returner West. suspicions arise regarding performance under John I. Further verification needed to confirm disciplinary action.
Detroit at Boston and other major matchups listed for 2:45 p m Chicago at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington St Louis at New York National trio Boston at Pittsburg Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago New England cities Haverhill vs Lawrence River at Lynn Brockton vs Worcester New Bedford vs Lowell Hartford Waterbury New Haven Bridgeport Northampton Springfield New Britain Holyoke in two games with scores noted Holyoke loses first 5 0 and Holyoke 3 runs to New Britain 18 in second game
Minneapolis beat Louisville 3 to 1 while St Paul defeated Toledo 8 to 4 in seven innings due to darkness. Columbus beat Milwaukee 6 to 5 and 5 to 4 in two seven inning games both called at darkness. Kansas City edged Indianapolis 4 to 1 in the first and 5 to 4 in the second.
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 6 to 1 as Oldring Scott and an outstanding catch by Collins off Tannehill fueled the win. Two-base hits by Dougherty Oldring and Scott, plus several sacrifices and double plays highlighted the game. Scott allowed five walks while Plank fanned four across a 40 minute contest.
Eagle was robbed of a possible triple yesterday afternoon by Cobb and Crawford in a circus catch. The ball went low near the line between right and centre field, and Ty Cobb’s speed allowed him to reach it before Crawford.
Ess H Kay, Buffalo owned, dominates the finale at Mort Erie track winning the 2:65 pace in straight heats. Melva J takes the Dominion of Canada stake for 2:10 trotters while Gift Line wins the free-for-all pace. Alta Coast driver Demsey is thrown but uninjured.
In the eighth inning Cobb and Crawford reached base as Bush swung hard. The ball dropped between his feet and vanished, leaving Kleinow and Bush unable to locate it. Kleinow squinted to follow the ball but failed.
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