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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
8
Thirty four cars begin the Bay State Automobile Association endurance run from 282 Dartmouth Street to Keene New Hampshire and back. Starts at 6 01 with one minute intervals. finish expected at eight tonight. Two classes runabouts and touring cars. Observers aboard record repairs and stops.
In Gloversville New York July 5 the Boston Americans won an exhibition game 8 to 3 over the A. J. and G. club before about one thousand two hundred spectators. Purcell held the visitors to few hits except in the second and ninth innings while Sullivan homered in the second and Grimshaw and Leard shone in the field. Two base hits by Weaver Reardon Sullivan and a three base hit by Childs helped Boston.
Tonight at Nightingale Field Neponset Dorchesters face Gate of Heaven Holy Name of South Boston in a closely matched contest. O Neill and Hanson will start for the home team while McCarthy and Morrissey carry scoring for the visitors.
Cleveland defeated New York 2 to 1 as Lajoie hit a unlikely home run that struck the center field wire netting and went out. Birmingham fielding and Thomas throwing were features, while New York’s lone run came on a wild pitch.
Detroit teams rally after tie as Waddell yields to easy Detroit hitters. Dygert weakens after tying the score while Donovan stays strong. Rossman shines with key batting. OLeary Nichols Davis Collins Jones Crawford Cobb Seybold homers contributions, numerous hits and base runners.
After a Westward run the Boston Nationals, led by Captain Fred Tenney, return to the South End grounds to challenge the Phillies. The team aims to reclaim leadership of the second division as Ritchey Beaumont Bates and Cy Young fueled play, while Filaherty Pfeffer and Randa rally to full recovery. The revived lineup expects to impress crowds and turn back Cincinnati and Chicago in strong form.
At Henley on the Thames the Belgian crew retained the Grand Challenge Cup defeating Christ Church Oxford by a length in 7 minutes 31 seconds. Magdalene College won the Stewards' Cup over Leander by three lengths, Trinity Hall Cambridge beat First Trinity Oxford for the Ladies plate, and Magdalene edged London Rowing Club to take the Wyfold Cup in 9m 49s.
Local score listing shows New Haven defeating Springfield 14 to 5 while Waterbury edges Uaertford 20 to 5 and Norwich beats Holyoke 5 to 9. New London narrowly trails Bridgeport 10 to 0 in the sequence of regional pairings.
Unusual interest will surround the annual tennis tournament in Wentworth New Hampshire during the last week of July with Baron Kuokio of Japan among the entrants. Strong American players include the Wright brothers Brinley Nichols the Johnsons Wrenn and Gould.
The Winnisimmer A. C. Chelsea plans a big boxing night with George Dennis of Charlestown vs Billy O'Brien of Cambridge in a decisive 115 pound amateur final. Preliminary bouts include Billy Conaty vs Kid Freeman, Jerry Gaines vs Jaces Sullivan, and Young Murray vs Billy Thistle. A vaudeville acts night features Tommy Burns who claims rights to heavyweight status as Jeffries abdicates.
May Sutton of California defeats Mrs Chambers to reclaim the All England ladies singles title at Wimbledon. The American wins 6-1 6-4, earning a warm ovation and bouquet as crowds celebrate her second British championship.
Cincinnati faces Boston while Chicago visits Brooklyn and Pittsburgh travels to Philadelphia as part of a condensed pro basketball slate featuring key matchups across four cities.
Pittsburg defeats St Louis 2 to 1 in a pitchers battle Wagner drives in the winning run in the eighth inning Leach saves by a remarkable center field catch in the ninth period July 5 in Pittsburg
Baseball notes report Dorner in shape for today and Mason on the mound for Cincinnati as Boston fans anticipate a battle. This marks the Doves first game at the South End grounds since Memorial Day with Burke starting in left field in Randall's spot. The Merrymounts seek a strong semi pro foe after a cancellation, while Hyde Park seeks away games in July and August. Contact Thayer at 6723 Main or James P. O'Brien at 1589 Tremont St for arrangements.
A garbled critique riffs on baseball figures and pop culture icons, joking about John D Rockefeller, John McGraw, and the Giants Cubs rivalry. It mocks press agents, Edison and Tesla, and lampoons public figures while noting a stellar pitching record for a young Senators pitcher in Idaho.
Totals list Fall River players Messenger Thornell Austin Connaughton with two base hits each. Connaughton hit a three-base inside the park? No, three-base hit. Vaill allowed seven hits in 8 2/8 innings. Higgins had a sacrifice, Messenger and Higgins stole bases, Adler, Connaughton and Daum turned a double play. Reiss, Vaill, and Newell pitched with 5, 1, and 5 strikeouts respectively. Time 2 hours. Umpire O'Brien.
Partial entries list several transposed teams and results including Newark Newark versus Jersey City 9 to 1, Rochester versus Toronto 5 to 1, Buffalo versus Montreal 6 to 1, and Baltimore versus Providence 4 to 3 with some name misspellings and duplicated city names.
Worcester batters bow to New Bedford 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. Litschi hits a three base shot and a two base hit for Worcester. Bradley, Litschi, Reynolds, Mullaney, Kehoe, Knotts score for New Bedford. Wormwood yields five strikeouts with two wild pitches over two hours. Bases on balls total five. Double play Litschi Johnson Bradley. Left on bases Worcester eight New Bedford ten. Time two hours. Umpire on the play.
Lowell wins 6 5 in 15 innings as Maroney walks four in the ninth and wild pitches in the 15th allow Lowell to rally. Billet homers for Lawrence, KennisTon doubles, Maroney and Kenniston log 10 and 6 strikeouts respectively.
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