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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1907
Page
3
Washington defeated Chicago 5 to 3 in the second game while Chicago won the opener 3 to 1. Frank Smith pitched well in the first game but was benched after the sixth due to aggressive base running by Washington. Owens had two doubles and a triple in the late rally that sealed the second game.
Boston yachts after leaving Marblehead sail through Cape Ann calm seas then catch a southeast breeze that powers the fleet to the Isles of Shoals, N H. The last of the fleet anchors late in the evening after a pleasant day’s run.
The Old Home Week swimming race drew entries from notable long distance swimmers. John G. Meyers of the Missouri Athletic Club plus Charles Stollberg of Brooklyn and Richard Erhardt of Fulton are among recent entrants, bringing total registrations to 32.
Readville announces six longtime stakes plus three new American Horse Breeder events. Open purses include 1200 dollars closing Aug 6, with a five day program from Aug 19 to Aug 23 featuring trotting and pacing divisions and multiple futurities for 2 and 3 year olds.
Jerome Keough of Buffalo, ex world pool champion and three-cushion carrom ace, faces Jimmy Ryan, New England three-cushion champion, for a $100 winner takes all purse. They duel Friday night at the Hub billiard parlors with a well known amateur referee.
In Sandusky C July 14 Taylor team lost 3 to 3 in 10 innings as Parent injured his ankle sliding back to third base on a double steal in the 10th. Grimshaw will fill in at short. the injury could sideline him about a week. Errors fueled most runs in a period marked by a forced halt to catch a train for St Louis.
Tenney pursues a pair of victories over the St. Louis Cardinals in a Monday double header. Cy Young starts the opener for the Tenneyites with support needed from the batting lineup while Pat Flaherty or Boukes may follow in game two depending on arm strength and availability.
Harold H. Hackett, the title holder, defeated Herbert L. Westfall in the challenge round of the New York State lawn tennis singles championship at Travers Island. The scores were 10 8 to 6 4 and 7 5.
Baseball notes list two games on schedule with St Louis set to play at 2. The brief provides minimal details and lacks other teams or venues.
Chicago Illinois July 14 Predictions point to rain for tomorrow and Glidden tourists prepare for a hard day as roads will be in frightful condition if soaked. Running time back to South Bend shortened and few clean scores expected unless weather improves.
The fifth annual championship tourney of the Press Golf Club of New England opens today at Wollaston Golf Club Montclair with a qualifying round. More than 60 entries expected. top 16 gross will join for the championship and next 16 for the consolation cup. Notables include Ralph Cracknell M Fred O Connell and William A Swan from AP. H P Hood cannot defend.
Boxing week in Philadelphia and New York features shows by Boston and local clubs. Notable matchups include Unk Russell vs. Adam Ryan and Jack Goldswain vs. Harry Lewis, with heavyweight-centric programs led by Bob Fitzsimmons and Jack Johnson. Local clubs in Winthrop and Chelsea plan six to ten round bouts, stir interest among fans and Italian boxing communities.
California report says Joe Jans and Joe Thomas agreed to box at Colma in September with a 145 pound limit. Gans is praised for past showings against Walcott and the Goldfield battle with Battling Nelson cited for context. boxing prospects and welterweight boom are discussed.
William E. Rhodes of Roxbury established a new time record covering the distance from New York to Roxbury in 938:20. He beat the previous mark of 28:52:26 held by Warren F. Taylor of Melrose. Rhodes left New York at 2 Saturday morning and arrived in Roxbury at 1:08 yesterday morning, paced part of the distance by L. P. Soulier of New York in an automobile.
The last event of the season decides the middle distance motor paced championship of America at the Revere track. The 30 mile race pits Hugh MacLean and James Moran of Chelsea against Bobby Walthour of Atlanta with MacLean currently leading. A pro sprint featuring Joe Fogler and others plus an amateur race are also on the program.
Inspector B a Kentucky racehorse and sire was sold at Lexington for 15 to a farmer who plans to hitch him with a mule for plowing. Lake Queen owned by W G Miller Springfield is heavily staked in the Grand Circuit and will be in Jack Curry’s hand. Next Saturday Springfield and Worcester driving clubs meet at Greendale Worcester in an intercity racing contest. Springfield Driving Club may ship horses to Worcester by trolley. Silver Bond a two year old trotter in Young Carroll’s stable has run 2 50 miles. Mack Mack’s mile in Readville Saturday 2 11 is the fastest trotter mile in New England this year and signals future speed.
A list of amateur teams with ages 12 to 18 and their managers from Lynn Boston Marlboro East Boston Cambridge and Newton. Entries include Claremont Strong teams Crescent Anderson St Peters St Stephens Clendales St Marys Readville and Fairmanures with addresses and guardians named.
The piece lampoons critics of popular boxing managers and backers in Kansas and Australia, mentions Tom Sharkey and Bresnahan, and notes chatter about Jack McLean seeking a Burns rematch. It ends with a stinging question: is baseball losing its edge as sport commentary runs wild.
The column mulls umpiring calls and scoring in baseball, praises various figures like William Squires and Cyrus Young, and mentions plans and rumors in boxing circles with references to Nelson Burns Jeffries and Gans. It hints at a shifting lineup and possible alliances, with a sense of theater in sport.
The St Catherine Church of Somerville hosts a field day at Combination Park Medford next Wednesday afternoon featuring a 3 mile run with top New England long distance runners. Bob Fowler Jim Lee Jimmy Ford Thomas Hicks O Mara and Dave Kneeland square off against Fowler. Bill Coe and H A Gidney among others entered.
Bridgeport hosts New Haven 10 at Bridgeport. Waterbury splits with New London 4 3 and 2 4 in two games as the visitors tally four runs in the second game.
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