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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1909

Page

9

Niles Defeats Larned In Longwood Tennis Thriller

Nat W. Niles defeated E P Larned in the fourth round of the Longwood singles in a long duel that stretched to a fifth set 6 4, 6 3, 7 6, 6 4. The match drew a crowded gallery andfeatured a dramatic finale after Larned led late in the final game. Clothier starred with three wins, while Larned, the national champion, watched the action, hoping to defend his title pending recovery.

Nat W. Niles E.P. Larned Niles Larned Deuce J. Clothier Wiliam A. Larned Beals Wright

Yesterday's Game in Deta KEY TO SCORE

The note explains baseball scoring codes with player numbers for positions and actions. Grounder from short to batsman retired is 6 3. F9 indicates a fly to right. Bases advance shown in squares with bh base hit sh sacrifice, K strikeout, BB walk, fe fielder's choice, E error, x balk, pb passed ball, hp hit by pitch, wp wild pitch, run.

Local Youth Baseball Seeks Saturday Games July 24

Amid cancellations, teams seek opponents for July 24 in the Boston area. Listings include Roxbury With 18 Lotus, Everett with Lawrence McCarthy, Dorchester clubs, Roxbury Eagles ages 12 14, Sims P Baseball for 17 18 year olds, and Quincy Makaria seeking fast away teams. Contact names and addresses are provided.

Iowoeeds Roxbury Lotus Roxcalls Everett Lawrence McCarthy Memi H. F. Thompson Baldwin Avenue Ashmonts T. March Tremblett Street Dorcester B. J. Viutora Athletics Dorchester Eagles of Roy O’connor Congress Street Ston T. Sullivan Albany Street Sims P Boston A. E. Walsh Burch Street Cliftondale Mass Chariie Ganzel Makaria Quincy Wileres Charles O . Howard Box

Boston Yacht Club Fleet Sprints Short Christmas Cove Race

Boston Yacht Club sailors finally launch a nine mile sprint from Boothbay harbor to Christmas Cove. Three classes start with Marie L. dominating Class B on corrected time and Timandra winning Class A despite extra length sailed. Several boats withdraw or reroute and a rock collision sidelines Burgess Marie.

Christmas Cove Boothbay Harbor Boston Yacht Club Pemaquid Casey Harbor Squirrel Outer Heron Islands Gobbo Norma Pard Squirrel Island Marie L Hollis Burgess Marie al Kyris H. m George Lee J. V. Santry Eas Ee Ree Ae Nutmeg A. C. Jones Tunipoo N C. A. Cooley al Kpris A. M. Moody Marie, Hollis Burgess Pocahontas F. ©. Merrill C. Timandra J. B. Fallin, Jr Pappoose III A. B. Freeman Golden Rod G. E. Bruce Galeaced Iil G. P. Moses Shiyessa Currell Marietta Alfred Johnson Acushia II Savage & Wetmore Elaine, A W. Chesterton Pontiac W. F. Whitney A. Gobbo L. P. Soule C. H. Pratt Pels

Boston Sportdom on Jeffries and Johnson Fight Feasibility

Readers weigh in on whether Jim Jeffries will fight Jack Johnson with reports Jeffries posting a forfeit in New York. Opinions vary from doubt to belief a match could settle the question, with many predicting Johnson would prevail and noting Jeffries’ fatigue and uncertain form.

Jim Jeffries Sam Berger New York Jack Johnson Jeff Johnson Jeffries

Duffey, Walker, and Cartmell in sports chatter and bets

Rippling notes cover Duffey and Pirates. Walker and Cartmell plans clash with A. A. U. rules. Papke vs Ketchel remains a marquee matchup. Kiviar and North End Park prep. old-time athletes and schoolboy stars duel in Saint Augustine events.

Boston Athletics 24 inning lineup Sept 1 1906

The record lists Boston players by position for a 24 inning game on September 1 1906. Names mentioned include Hayden Jr in left, Parentas in left or outfield, Stahlec in outfield, Ferris at second, Hoey in left field, Grimshaw at first, Morgan at second, Carrigan catching, Criger at catcher, Harris designated, with substitutions for Carrigan. Athletics lineup shows Harizel at pitcher, Gomes at short, Davis at first, Schreck in right, Murphy at second, Powers at catcher, Coombs in left, and Schoolboy The 1915 games schedule partial text.

Charlesbank Gymnasium North End Park Glasgow Celtic Martin Bergen J. OM Henri Renaud Nashua N. H Boston Walker South Africa Deshler Quill Thornton, R. I Gee Quill Armory Boston Athletics Hayden Jr Parentas Stahlec Ferris Hoey Grimshaw

Baseball Gossip and Rumors From 1910s Newspapers

The piece hints at Tom O Rourke scouting Campbell in Aberdeen Washington for the Pirates. It notes the Giants pennant hopes hinge on a rapid return of Christy Mathewson’s ailing finger. Johnny Kling may fetch fifty thousand dollars, with doubts he is worth it. Evans the Harvard pitcher is linked to the Dodgers after the season. others discuss fan ignorance and Phila Phillies’ slump. Frank Chance aims for a late August surge with a strong pitching staff.

Tom O'Rourke Pittsburg Pirates Young Campbell Aberdeen Wash New York Giants C. Mathewson C. Webb Murphy Johnny Kling Johnny Young Evans Harvard Doves Cy Young Phillie Quakers Frank Chance

Quincy Cup Race Shrugs Off Light Breeze Stakes

In Hull Bay the final race of the season narrows the Quincy cup result to two boats the Wolf of Eastern Yacht Club and Ellen of Boston Yacht Club with three wins needed. The Wolf led from the start beating the Crooner and Sally X by a large margin while Ellen withdrew. Tomorrow the Wolf and Ellen duel for the cup with the winner holding two victories. If tomorrow’s wind is light the cup may stay with Boston Yacht Club for a season.

Quincy Hull Bay Boston Yacht Club Marblehead Eastern Yacht Club Beverly Sally X Spokane III Wolf Ellen Hingham Channel Crooner Sally

Jeffries and Berger May Split as Contracts End

Rumors say Jeffries may end Berger with a split or halt plans to fight Johnson. The boxing contracts with the syndicate expire Saturday night and Jeffries seeks free publicity from the move. Al Kubiak is pursuing a match with the champion, with promoter Lynch offering a purse for a Reed's Lake bout.

Jeffries Sam Berger Berger Jeff Johnson al Kubiak Lynch Reed's Lake

Cambridge boys win Cambridge Field meet over Front Playground 26 to 10

Cambridge Field boys defeated Front Playground 26 to 10 in the first scheduled meet of the Cambridge Playground Association. Winners in events include Sullivan for Cambridge in the 100 yard dash high jump and broad jump, with Gormley and Haggerty also placing for Cambridge and Front respectively.

Cambridge Playground Association Cambridge Field Sargent Field Cambridge Rindge EH. Sullivan Camb R. Sullivan A. Sheridan EK. Sullivan W. Gauthier Eugene Sullivan Gormley F . Gauthier Haggerty E. Sullivan Sullivan

Post Team Beats Journal In Close League Tilt

The Post team edged the Journal 3 to 2 at the American League grounds in a tight game marked by frequent errors. Pitcher Jack Smith earned the win for the Post while Hockman and Barry delivered solid support and Dan Driscoll impressed behind the plate.

Post Aggregation of Stars Journal Bunch Jack Smith Hockman Barry Dan Driscoll

Brockton edges Fall River after 13 innings in tight duel

In FALL RIVER on July 22 Brockton beat Fall River 7 to 4 after a 13 inning battle. O'Toole struck out 16, matching the season record. Messenger homered to tie the game in the seventh. Brockton scored the decisive run in the 13th as Fullerton weakened.

Fall River Brockton Messenger Fullerton O'Toole Henricksen McLane Donovan Shannon Hickman Shea Solbran Andrews Weaver Homeron Murch Bowcock Nichols McDermott Fahey Beorer Fall Ears Po.a.e. H’r Ss. i Mes'ger C.f Devinert Mureh Derm't Hickm'n Sollran M’gove Ea. Cc Andrews Ec É 'Toole Poe

Sytert Out to New Bedford Ball Game Slugging

Sytert out after being hit by a batted ball as Lawrence hits .209. New Bedford wins 8 runs to 4 with Murphy and O'Brien driving in runs. O'Brien doubles. Knetzer and Syfert exchange hits. Jolly and Cunningham steal bases. Foster Massey and Vinson executed key plays. Lawrence errs once.

Sytert Lawrence New Bedford Murphy O'Brien Knetzer Bauman Wilson Crum O’brien Catterson Massey Vinson Jolly Cunningham Foster Syfert Bellis Balk McLaughlin New England New Barrows Mee Carson Adler Ef Jolly Keller Fast Y Beas O.dan Coase Surt

Lynn Defeats Haverhill 3 1 In Fast Fielding Game

Lynn beat Haverhill 3 to 1 in a brisk New England baseball game. Page and Daum drove in runs for Lynn, while O T oole issued four walks and Lynn left fewer runners stranded. Officials credited Buckley with the call after 1 hour 45 minutes.

Lynn

Fire at Dover Street Cobblers Shop Sparks Roof Escape

A fire starting in Jacob Sikleman's cobbler shop at 27 Dover Street drove Mrs. Sarah Maltz and her seven children to the building roof. Dense smoke filled the structure as she protected her two week old baby, awaiting firemen. Gas stove ignition believed to be the cause.

Jacob Sikleman Dover Street Sarah Maltz Maltz

Harrisburg Girl to Wed Hub Doctor in September

The engagement of Dr. Arthur B. Emmons 2d of Harrisburg and Miss Louise Anderson Hickok of Harrisburg was announced. Miss Hickok, daughter of Mrs. W. O. Hickok Jr., is noted as a leading society figure in the Pennsylvania capital. The ceremony is planned for mid September and they will reside in Boston.

Arthur B. Emmons Louise Anderson Hickok Harrisburg Penn

Mexican student at Columbia checked into Bellevue ward

Jose Foncerando, a Mexican student at Columbia University, was taken to Bellevue and placed in the psychopathic ward today. Dr. Gregory said Foncerando believed he possessed boundless wealth and had been giving large checks to friends and acquaintances. He has been here about five years and will be detained for observation.

New York Jose Foncerando Columbia University Bellevue Gregory Foncerando

Hains Becomes Inventor in Sing Sing

Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. serves his time with purposeful work in prison shops. His attorney Eugene Young says Hains, once sentenced for killing William E B Annis, has engaged in draughting for the iron and tin department and recently invented an appliance said to boost a New York street cleaning machine's efficiency.

New York Peter C. Hains, Jr William EB. Annis Eugene Young Young Hains Iron and Tin New York City

Cars penalized in Glidden tour near Kearney Nebraska

The 200 mile run from Council Bluffs to Kearney reports two penalties In the Hower contest the Jewell runabout lost 14 10 points for spark plug trouble This car had been penalized before The Chalmers Detroit driven by Jean Bemp received 54 10 points for tightening motor bolts The Glidden contest sees two premiers two Pierce Arrows the White Marmon Maxwell and Thomas still free from penalties The Chalmers Detroit driven by William Bolger has been withdrawn from contest but continues as a non contestant A gumbo bag incident near Columbus involved one Glidden car The only car with a clean Detroit trophy score is the Simplex The next run to Julesburg Col covers 206 miles.

Kearney Neb Council Bluffs American Automobile Association Jewell Detroit Chalmers-Detroit Jean Bemp Pierce Arrows White Marmon Maxwell Thomas Wiliam Bolger Columbus Rapid Truck Studebaker Simplex Julesburg Col

Instruction for Mothers lecture series opens in Roxbury

The first of 11 lectures organized by Boston's Department of Hygiene and funded by the North American Civic League was held yesterday at Comins School Hall Tremont Street Roxbury before a large audience of mothers and children. Dr Timothy J Murphy of Roxbury spoke on Tuberculosis Among Children and the program includes topics on care of the body citizenship home and first aid to the injured with figures like Abraham Lincoln and George Washington featured.

Department of Hygiene Boston Comins Schobdl Hall Tremont Street Roxbury North American Civic League Timothy J Murphy Abraham Lincoln George Washington

Brockton Day at Shoe Fair Draws Big Crowd

Brockton Day at the Shoe and Leather fair promises the season’s largest attendance with over 20 000 visitors at the Charles River Esplanade. Guests arrived by special cars after 6 pm and toured the fair, enjoyed Stewart’s Band cornet solos by Clark and Williams, and viewed Burton Witmore travelogues with illustrated songs.

Brockton New England Haverhill Charles River Esplanade Stewart Clark Williams Sousa Burton Witmore Assembly Hall Witmore

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