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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1909

Page

12

Cubs Triumph Over Doves In Boston Exhibition

Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 2 as Pfeister held Boston’s lineup in check. Evers and Sheckard sparked the Cubs with timely hits and a series of productive innings while the Doves could muster little offense aside from Sweeney’s home run-type hit and a lone seventh-inning rally. Attendance 1298.

Chicago Columbus Avenue Old Park Jack Pfeister Cubs Boston Bill Sweeney Beaumont Coffey Graham Moore Becker Sweeney Hoffman Ginger Pfeister Stein Johnny Evers Sheckard Schulte Chance Evers Steinfeldt Steiny Tinker Starr Archer Klem and Kane Phe Chance Pe Steinfeldt i Archer Her Thomas Beaumont E Pei Ali Nee Ee Bazeman Gro Helen Pitebee

Dodgers Pound Out A Victory In Brooklyn Tonight

Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 1 as Leifield exited in the seventh and Frock was hit four times. Hummell stood out at the plate while McIntire baffled the Pirates.

Dodgers Brooklyn Pittsburg Leifield Frock Hummell McIntire Pirates

Giants Ahead as Time Is Called in Seventh Inning

New York leads Cincinnati 2 to 1 as darkness halts the game after seven innings. McLean homered for Cincinnati in the third, while Murray, Devlin, Bridwell, Schlei and Tenney drove New York's runs in the fourth.

Giants National New York Cincinnati McLean Murray Devlin Bridwell Schlei Tenney AB. R. BH Tonnes McCormick J. O'Hara C. F Bea Crandall Bescher Egan Mitchell Hoblitzel Dacciscieis Lobert Downey Fromme Odp Bescher Fromme Hoblgel Crandall Fromme

Local hockey scores snapshot from regional games

Northampton defeated Waterbury 5 to 1 while Bridgeport beat New Haven 4 to 2. Springfield edged Hartford 2 to 1 and Holyoke won 4 to 2 over New Haven in the first game. New Haven then took the second game 6 to 3 against Holyoke.

Northampton Waterbury Bridgeport New Haven Springfield Hartford Holyoke

Medals to Be Tendered Winners at 1915 Games

Senior and junior medals of uniform design will be awarded to the top three finishers at the Marcella street playground meet on Saturday. Medals are hung on ribbons in Playground Association colors and engraved with event names. Senior medal imagery includes the city shield and 1915 palm, while junior medals show the Boston-1915 emblem and city roofs reaching the State House dome.

Marcella Street Playground Association Boston Victor’s State House

Lawrence Wins Pitchers Battle In 12 Innings

Lawrence defeats Fall River 2 to 1 in a 12 inning pitchers duel. Maybohm returns from hand injury to scatter three hits as Vinson scores on a misplayed ball in the 12th. Weaver and Jolly contribute key plays. Umpires Buckley Finlayson Connolly, Finlayson.

Lawrence Maybohm Reiger Fall River Vinson Bellis Nichols Weaver Jolly Rups—Vinson MaMey Foster Messenger Devine Catterson Finlayson McLane Donovan Togan Leonard Harrington Wilson Cutting Shannon Hickman McGovern Bradley Shaw Worcester Brockton Butler Buckley A.E. Murphy Ie Catson Ger C.f. O'Brien Massey Bowcock F. Vinson M'D'm't Deltis

Abbott Dominates As Lynn Defeats New Bedford

Abbott twirls a five inning win as Lynn tops New Bedford. Autrey drives Lynn's lead with a two base hit in the third. Coffin yields four runs in five, McLean allows four in eight while Ulrich is the lone New Bedford batter with a safe hit. Page Autrey and Wallace contribute two-base hits.

New England Lynn Abbott New Bedford Ulrich Autrey Coffin McLean Wesleyan University Page Hamilton Weeden Bbott Wallace O'Rourke O'Leary Adler Langan Bh.po.a.e New Beetord. Page Barrows Crum Zim'm R.f Bauman Wilson Rourke Burg Newashe Leary Wallace Lf

Quakers Sweep Cardinals In Doubleheader At Philadelphia

Haverhill defeats Lowell 9 to 4 as Cooney dominates, while Philadelphia tops St Louis in both ends of a doubleheader. Grant and Magee execute a successful double steal in the second game, with strong pitching from Corridon and Beebe in a 14 inning finish.

Philadelphia St. Louis Grant Magee Corridon Melter St. Louie Knabe Delehanty Evans Hulswitz Charles Doolan Richie Kenetchy Moren Beebe Bliss Titus Doom Bransfield Ellis Dulswitz Balle A. E. Grant Kanabe Shean C. Doolan Death Pee Richie Sewer Byrne Phelps Eeewe Konetchy Hulewitz Bachman AB. R. BH. PO. A Wee Serene Boss Peete Pere Ewer Es Ellis F Byrne Bresnahan Hlse Konetehy Renee Hulawitt Reebe P Peewee

Cy Young Shuts Out Milwaukee in Doubleheader

Little Cy Young of Minneapolis led his club to the top of the American Association by blanking Milwaukee in both ends of a Tuesday doubleheader. He allowed only four safeties in the first game and one in the second, boosting hopes for a managing career for Bill Dehlen after the Dodgers acquisition.

Little Cy" Young Minneapolis Milwaukee Bill Dehlen Dodgers Brooklyn Harry Lumley Joss Athletics Mack Senators Cleveland Hal Chase Comiskey New York Foutz Chamberlain Carruthers Browns

Pulliam Issues New Rule on Bat Throwing

President Pulliam recently instituted a National League rule that a batsman who throws his bat and it strikes a catcher shall be out. The rule clarifies intent, covering both deliberate and accidental strikes to remove uncertainty for umpires.

Pulliam

Three Doves Trade Bates and Starr to Quakers

The Three Doves announce an acquisition by the Philadelphia Quakers trading outfielder Johnny Bates and second baseman Charley Starr for Shean and pitchers Ritchie and Brown. Shean, a local lad, showed promise. Ritchie struggled last year. Brown is a newcomer. Bates and Starr were valuable and solid performers this season.

Johnny Bates Charley Starr Doves Philadelphia Quakers Shean Ritchie Brown Dovey Knabe Bates Starr

Woonsocket Banner Day at Trotting Park

Woonsocket Rhode Island July 15 The banner day races at Woonsocket Trotting Park featured two unfinished events from yesterday and three completed ones The day's highlight was the free for all pace won by Gallowgher in five heats Irred D the favorite placed second Knightown Belle was runner up in the 2 17 pace Prince Hamlin won the 2 17 pace six heats yesterday Roan Wilkes Jr captured the 2 20 pace Forest Prince finished fourth Bernaldo won the 2 19 trot Morris S took the 2 27 trot with Marguerite second in that event

Woonsocket R. I Forest Prince Bernaldo Morris S Marguerite

McIntosh Seeks Saturday Club Offers in Boston Area

George McIntosh, a top semi professional catcher around Boston, is available for clubs on Saturdays or holidays. He has tried out with the Red Sox. Address P. M. ., sporting department, Boston Post.

George McIntosh Boston McIntosh Red Sox Sporting Department Boston Post

Fort Warren Triumphs Over Fort Preble in Harbor Series

Fort Warren defeated Fort Preble on George's Island yesterday afternoon by 3 to 1 in a fort rivalry baseball game between Poston Harbor and Portland Harbor teams.

Poston Harbor Portland Harbor Fort Warren Fort Preble George's Island

Montreal routs Rochester in Eastern League action

Montreal defeated Rochester 4 to 0 as Providence beat Jersey City 6 to 2 and Toronto won 6 to 3 against Buffalo. The Baltimore Newark game was postponed due to rain.

Montreal Rochester Providence Jersey City Toronto Buffalo Baltimore-Newark

Whittemore Is The Honor Man At Essex County Golf

Whittemore of Brae Burn posted a 75 to lead qualifying at the Essex County Golf Club event. Col onel Bogey was beaten on five holes as Childs made a strong bid before a single bad hole. The field of 117 players awaits match play tomorrow for four 16-player divisions.

Manchester Essex County Golf Club P. W. Whittemore Brae-Burn J. H. Childs Essex County

Eastern Yacht Club fleet winds along Penobscot cruise

In Burnt Coat Harbor Maine on July 15 the Eastern Yacht Club fleet completed a 25 mile windward run from the Penobscot east passage to Isle au Haut and Grand Day for the fleet. The yawl Vigilant schooner Taormina and the sloop Gloriana Sakuntala won the day with windward work and Taormina also took a special cup in a match with Irolita while Humma won the third sweep stakes in her class.

Burnt Coat Harbor Eastern Yacht Club Penobscot Isle Au Haut Yawl Vigilant Taormina Gloriana Sakuntala Irolita Humma

Donlin May Join Giants in Comeback Bid

New York fans hope Mike Donlin returns to the Giants after his wife Mabel Hite joins a metropolitan stage company. Donlin, freed to play, could bolster New York with his right handed hitting, as manager McGraw plans an early talk on a possible return.

New York Mike Donlin Mike Mabel Hite Europe Donlin Liberty McGraw Giants

Cy Young Prodigy In Time Will Be Great Pitcher

The article extols Cy Young, predicting future greatness with more experience. It notes his 18th win this season against seven losses, ranking him 14th among American League pitchers, and details his 12 wins 7 losses, 142 hits allowed in 0 games, 70 strikeouts and 31 walks.

Cy Young Mr. Kramse Young The Athletics Krause Malin Detroit Joss Bender

Caldwell to Ride in 25 Mile Racing Card at Revere

The event features Harry Caldwell on bicycle with a motor in a return to form at Revere Saturday night. Peter Drobeck Frank Galvin and Fred Hill join in a 25 mile distance with a match race between Tom Connolly New England champion and Carman the national champion. An amateur 10 mile open race closes the program.

Harry Caldwell Revere Harry Peter Drobeck Frank Galvin Fred Hill Tom Connolly New England Carman

Charles Barker Famed American Checker Champion Dies

The Checker World notes the death of Charles Francis Barker, longtime American draughts star and Stonewall of the game. His prowess reached Britain, Australia, India, South Africa, and New Zealand, leaving a lasting mark on the science of checkers and a legacy among the big four of the era.

Charles Francis Barker America Barker British Isles Australia India South Africa New Zealand A. J. Heffner

American Association Results Reported Scores in Midwest Matches

Milwaukee beat Kansas City 2 to 1. Toledo defeated Columbus 6 to 4. St Paul topped Minneapolis 4 to 1. Indianapolis won over Louisville 3 to 2.

Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville

Narrow Escapes On Tour In Glidden Trophy Race

Lacrosse Wisconsin July 15 No official word but reports say at least three cars fell from the clean score class during the hard Madison to Wilton course. Goldthwaite in Maxwell and others escaped serious injury though several rigs were damaged, while Ferguson’s Acme plunged into a ditch with minor injuries to driver and mechanic and a broken spring fixed upon arrival.

Lacrosse Wis Madison Pittsburg Bedford Springs Goldthwaite Maxwell Wilton Studebaker Press Chalmers Sparta Smithson Army Ferguson Acme

Coffroth Incorporated Promoter Expands Amusement Empire

James W. Coffroth forms a California corporation to promote boxing, baseball, marathons, and theater, aiming to expand in California and beyond. The piece notes potential bouts with Langford Ketchel and a $25,000 purse for a six round bout, while reporting on recent earnings from past shows and ongoing heavyweight talk.

James W. Coffroth Jim Colma Arena Coffroth California New Jersey Spider’' Kelly Spider Kelly Colma James Ely Philadelphia Sam Langford Stanley Ketchel Jack McGuigan Harry Edwards National A. C Quaker City Joe Woodman

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