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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
8
Spiking of Lindaman costs the Doves another game with the Pirates as McGuire's Braves fall 2-0. The box shows players numbered 1 to 9 with base progressings like bh for base hit and K for strikeout, reflecting a concise summary of the play sequence and scoring.
Sheridan and Rose lead in discus and shot put as the British and American systems clash over how to award points. James E. Sullivan, head of the AAU, says the U S will count only field events, tallying 5 3 1 points for first second and third place. UK Sweden Greece Canada Australia Norway tallies listed. Desborough apologizes for missing American flag display and heat draw details are debated.
The Boston Yacht Club fleet finally sailed Five Islands after favorable sailing conditions. Magnolia first class and Sultan second class led, with Juanana third class. Klipper Kiowa damaged by rocks yesterday but finished. race details include Shiyessa, Golden Rod, Nutmeg, Marie L, and others contending. Tomorrow heads to Boothbay Harbor with one more race Saturday.
Chicago at Boston. St. Louis at New York. Detroit at Philadelphia. Cleveland at Washington.
Opening day featured low hits as Boston struggled against Nick Altrock who shut out Chicago 2 to 0. McConnell Isbell and Isbell provided all danger for the White Sox while Altrock's steady pitching and strong defense carried Boston's bats silent.
New York nearly shutout St Louis as Hoffmans home run in the ninth provides the lone tally. Dineen exits in the fourth after being knocked out, with Dineen pitching 8 1/3, Graham 3 2/3, and Petty 4 1/3 innings. Delehanty Jones Niles Stone homer notes. Chesbro earns four strikeouts.
In Washington on July 16, Liebhardt pitched only three innings as Cleveland fell 6 to 1 to the Senators. The loss came as Cleveland starter faced quick damage in the early frames before Washington pulled away.
Philadelphia beat Detroit with Donovan and Plank pitching and key hits from Schaefer Oldring Plank. Two base hits by Schaefer Oldring and J Collins powered the offense. Hartsel and J Collins stole bases. Detroit stranded seven as Philadelphia left nine on base, with Donovan allowing five strikeouts.
London July 16 The rumor says Canadian Indian runner Tom Longboat was in an accident while training in Ireland and will miss the Olympic marathon on July 24 Manager Crocker confirms a report that Longboat ran into a wagon and was slightly injured
Three sparring matches staged by Charlestown Associates last night at Monument Hall. Fred Mahoney weighed 160 lost to Ernest Rosberg 150. In the fourth round Kearns won the decision from Taylor and Williams defeated Stillman.
In a fast game at Minot's Field Neponset the Clovers defeated the Wachussets 16 to 14 yesterday after a close first half.
In discus free style Sheridan of the United States won with 134 feet 2 inches. Giffin second at 135 feet 6 and a half inches. Horr took third with 129 feet 5 inches. Ralph Rose led the shot put at 46 feet 7 and a half inches. Horgan and Garrels followed. Taylor of Great Britain won the 400 metre swim in 5 minutes 36 and 15 seconds with Beaurepaire of Australia and Scheff of Austria third.
The briefing lists 46 entries for the 100-metre swim with American competitors C. D. Trubenbach B. Daniels H. J. Hebner L. Goodwin and others. The roster highlights individual swimmers from the United States in this event.
The note lists scoring for track events with first place five points second three and third one along with unclear references to discus and shot put results and names like HAMMMO and CHOW. It mentions a 3 mile team race and a time value around 2.5 in an ambiguous context.
Morning events include Archery Gentlemens York round and Ladies National round. Afternoon features Athletics ten mile walk final Javelin and Tug of war heats plus byes. Swimming covers 100 metres backstroke heats and finals, semi finals, cycling heats, steeplechase heats, pursuit heats and 100 metres back stroke final. Gymnastics exhibition at Woolwich and Regent Street polytechnics.
Weight putting and endurance events led the day as numerous preliminaries were staged. Highlights include the 400 metre swim, 1000 metre cycle race, and multiple heats in cycling, walking, breast stroke, diving, and backstroke with athletes from the Missouri Athletic Club and Missouri A C advancing or being eliminated.
Heath E White notes Americans earned two more golds but fails to meet expectations as top weight throwers Sheridan Dearborn Rose criticize performances. He laments shaky shot and discus results, explains cold drizzle and poor conditions, and questions Wesley Coe's fate while praising Sheridan's discus form and urging exposure to his technique.
Charles Morrow a teamster for S B Wiley Co narrowly escaped being crushed by a falling fish box at a Charlestown wharf yesterday. He sustained painful injuries and was taken home to recover, as the box swung from the building to the loft above.
Mrs. Brown of 61 Marginal Street Chelsea reports her husband Robert Brown left June 29 to seek work in New Hampshire and has not been heard from. He left two children aged 10 months and three years. He told family he would look for work in the marble quarries at Fitzwilliam New Hampshire.
In Biddeford Biddeford defeated Portland 12 to 0 while South Portland beat Bangor 10 to 5. A York Lewiston York Beach game was cancelled due to Lewiston team's travel delay.
In a Boston Elevated Railway league match at Rogers Park Brighton on Wednesday afternoon Division 9 defeated Division 7 by 16 to 8. Both teams contend for the silver cup offered by the company.
Buffalo beat Montreal 6 to 4. Jersey City defeated Baltimore 3 to 1. Providence won against Newark 5 to 3. Rochester edged Toronto 11 to 7.
In St. Louis on July 16 Philadelphia built a long early lead and held on to beat the Cardinals 7 to 4. The visitors surged ahead at the start and remained in control throughout the game.
National league results list Boston at Pittsburg New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati Wilhelm. Stolen base Mitchell. Double play Lobert unassisted. Bases on balls off Does cher 3 off Dubec 1 off Wilhelm 1. Struck out by Campbell 2 by Doescher 1 by Dubec k by Wilhelm 3. Hits by Campbell 4 in 3 innings off Doescher 2 in 5 innings Time 1 55m Umpire Klem.
New York beat Chicago 4 to 3 in Chicago. Chance had a two base hit and Moran a three base hit. Crandall went the distance for New York with eight hits allowed. Reulbach lasted nine innings for Chicago with six hits allowed. Stolen bases by Moran Evers and Bridwell added to the tense finish.
Boston adds Arellanas as a new pitcher with limited role remains. Senators trim top hitters as standings shift and Cobb Crawford Rossman boost Red Sox pitching. Hartman’s opening wildness raises questions about farmed move. Browns open double header Tuesday attracting ladies day crowd. A.N.L. bat leaders may change next issued. Olympia A C faces Read & Sons in a 3 pm Saturday game at National League grounds.
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