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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
4
Boston threatened in the sixth with Grimshaw and Morgan producing a run, but St Louis answered with a three run burst in the eighth, sealing a 8 to 3 win. Hoey and Freeman failed to spark late Boston rallies.
St Louis faces Boston while Cleveland visits New York Detroit travels to Philadelphia and Chicago meets Washington in a slate of four league games across major cities.
The Browns defeated Boston 7 to 5 as St. Louis rallied from a 4 to 1 deficit. Hemphill and Wallace starred for the Browns while Carrigan held the visitors to few steals. Stone struggled with the bat for St. Louis but added a homer and the tieing run in the sixth.
In Goldfield Labor Day bout rumors tag Sam Gans as slight favorite over Battling Nelson. Gans, tested by 12 years of fights, meets the youthful challenger with veteran backers wagering up to 50 000 at 10 to 9. Al Herford predicts a Gans six round finish.
Nutboy the Nutpine gelding dominates the Readville 2:08 trot purse races on a rain-soaked track. He earns $4200 for his owner while Dr. Chase, Allie Jay, Imperial Allerton, and The Phantom share the remaining purse as Angiola and Mainsheet race for the Readville 2:08 trot title.
Oscar Tinkham pitched for New Bedford against Lowell, allowing only two runs as Shannon was cut down sliding into second in the fifth. Score by innings shows New Bedford with a strong early surge and steady defense. Batteries Tinkham Coveney for New Bedford Murphy Cameron for Lowell. Umpire Hastings.
McPartlin pitched Slaverhill to a 4 2 victory over Lawrence. Keady making his first appearance for the visitors. Score by innings shows Slaverhill with a four run fourth inning and Lawrence only a run in the seventh. Batteries McPartlin Ahearn Leith Lee Cote. Umpire O Brien.
Errors plagued both sides but Lynn defeated Manchester 6 to 2. Manchester staged a late ninth inning rally but fell short as Labelle White and Madden formed the battery for Lynn. Cross McCabe and McGovern starred for Manchester. Umpire O'Brien presided.
Worcester edged Fall River 2-1 as a wild fourth inning throw by Moorehead produced a three-base hit and two singles. Bushey and Knotts pitched for Worcester with Swanson Sullivan and Watters behind. Umpire G O'Brien.
The J. P. Squires travel to Nightingale Field for a 3:30 showdown with Neponset-Dorchesters. Squires aim to rebound after a previous 10 inning win by Neponset-Dorchesters, while manager Hurley vows to flip the result.
Boston Americans management announced the purchase of three Worcester New England league players. Knotts catcher Chadbourne second base and Torch third base join Burkett's team for the upcoming season.
Worcester Northwest Agricultural Fair Association plans its annual fair in Athol Massachusetts September 3 4 and 5 1906 The program features enlarged agricultural exhibits farming tools horticulture cattle and a $500 purse for hand tub contests with prizes 250 125 75 and 50 Also horse racing on the track with $500 in purses and several sprint events including 135 yard handicap 100 yard scratch and 200 yard scratch No entrance fee for events Reduced round trip tickets available via Boston and Maine lines for fair travelers Posters list stations and rates or inquire of agent
In a serialized adventure the Motor Pirate Mannering resurfaces as Lutgrove’s rival. Lutgrove commands the Mist on a pursuit from Minorca to Port Mahon aboard the Mascot with Forrest and Withington. A distressed vessel signals off the coast as the chase tightens toward a dramatic continental encounter.
Sunday's instalment of The Cruise of the Conqueror will tell the next chapter of the voyage with further exploits and discoveries aboard the vessel.
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