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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
8
A schedule lists Chicago at Boston, St Louis at New York, Cleveland at Philadelphia and Detroit at Washington. The item presents a slate of NBA games with locations and matchups for the period.
Boston led five to zero before Chicago squandered to seven runs in the fourth inning. Ed Walsh steadied the White Sox, holding Boston to two more hits as Chicago completed a dramatic comeback on the Eastern trip.
In Philadelphia Aug 21 Cleveland tied twice but folded in the ninth as Philadelphia pushed across a run on four singles off Ryan. E Collins homered for Philadelphia while Bemis Berger J Clarke Goode Perring and Coombs added two base hits. Cleveland scored in later innings but fell 8 to 7.
Stolen bases by Clarke Bradley and Turner highlight a tense game. Rhoades walked twice, Coombs issued four free passes, and Dygert struck out twice while Berger and Ryan fanned several batters. Cleveland left 14 on base as Philadelphia left 6. Time 2h 15m. Umpires Sheridan and HKyans.
Santa Maria Council 105 Knights of Columbus Malden hosts a field day and dance at Point of Pines Revere on Saturday Aug 29 featuring a 100 yard dash match race between John H Murphy former YMCA star and N J Flatley of St Marys C T A 8 Entries close Monday Aug 24 with Dr William J Holland.
Boston faces Chicago while New York meets Cincinnati and Philadelphia clashes with St. Louis. Brooklyn plays Pittsburgh in a slate of marquee games across the league.
Eastern League umpire N J Sullivan of Rochester filed a suit against Newark manager George Stallings seeking 25000 for injuries after a game on April 23 at Newark grounds. Sullivan says Stallings followed him to a pavilion and struck him with a pool cue, breaking his right wrist and arm and causing severe bruises.
At the National league grounds this afternoon the Glenvales face the Ashlands for the West Roxbury championship. A large crowd is expected as the rival teams with big followings contest the title. The game starts at eight o clock.
Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn 2 to 1 with Maddox driving in both runs and pitching strongly. Rucker held firm late as Pittsburgh rallied, Leach and Wilson added two-base hits, Maddox hit a three-base hit, and the Pirates left nine on base while Brooklyn left six. Time 1h45m. Umpire O'Day.
St Louis defeats Philadelphia 4 to 3 to win the series second game. A double and two sacrifices in the ninth produced the decisive run with one out. Notable hits include Murray Grant Konetchy Charles Magee Osborne and Doolin. Lush took the loss, Corridon the win. Time 1 hour 47 minutes.
Carl Vanoni, Eddie Root and Hugh MacLean form a three man lineup for a 25 mile race behind the motors at Revere Cycle track. Root carries a two lap handicap on Hughy and Vanoni four on the distance. Amateurs compete in two big races and a five mile motor race between Ruden and Turville.
The Revere Kennel Club issues its premium list for the sixth dog show to be held at the Crescent ball grounds in Revere on Monday September 7 1908. Entries close August 26 supervised by Tom B Middlebrooke at 60 North Market Street Boston.
Cambridge based Father Mathew team meets East Boston Independents this afternoon at Cambridge Field. Both squads come in with solid form and a fast-paced contest is anticipated.
Close finishes marked the closing of the grand circuit meeting at Poughkeepsie on August 21. In the 2:14 trot first heat Alama led to the wire but Geers driving Loyal won in 2:10 1-4. Loyal then won the second heat and joined the select 2:10 list at 2:09 1-4. The 2:20 trot was competitive with Cereal defeating Neley who broke near the start.
Newport R I Aug 21 only eight of 145 entrants remained in the all comers tournament to decide the challenger to national champion William A Larned In the fifth round F B Alexander meets F J Sulloway Clothier faces Touchard Emerson plays Jones and Wright meets Torrance with Touchard winning a long uphill bout Experts predict Wright Clothier and Alexander reach the semi finals and Wright or Clothier may meet Larned in the final with the other ready to challenge.
A concise portrait traces Mrs Hains early life and the effect of an elegant army officer on her path. The narrative emphasizes social contrasts and personal choices shaping her fortunes and worldview.
Washington bunched two hits and a walk in the first inning off Willett to beat Detroit 3 to 1. Manager Jennings was ejected for arguing Umpire Egan's call on Milan stealing third.
New York August 21 The Highlanders fell 4 to 3 to St Louis in a tight game. Errors at critical moments doomed New York despite solid pitching by Howell and Lake and better defensive support from Howell.
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on August 21 Vesta Boy outpaced the favorite My Star to win the closing pace. Bon View captured the 2 14 pace and Atlas Boy won the 2 27 trot, with both top choices prevailing in their events.
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