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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1910
Page
10
New York overtakes Boston 5 4 as Highlanders score in three innings while Hall starts for Boston on the mound. Roach's 13 chances and Knight's bat pace the visitors, with Engle and Connell contributing late. Boston errors prove costly in a tight stretch.
Cleveland defeated St. Louis 2 to 1 in Cleveland on July 28. Fanwell, a Virginia league recruit, debuted and held St. Louis to four hits. An error by Lajoie prevented a shutout as Rath played his first game for Cleveland and shined. The two Cleveland runs came on doubles by Graney Turner and Bemis.
Mullin pitched invincible ball for Detroit, defeating Chicago 2 to 0. The visitors created openings but failed to convert, while O Leary stood out with a triple and three singles.
Chicago Cubs shut out St Louis 3-0 on July 28 as Overall dominated with exquisite control. St Louis managed only five hits while Chicago built a steady lead through the game. Key plays included timely sacrifice hits by Ellis Mowrey Chance and Sheckard and solid fielding turning double plays. Oakes Hofman and others contributed as Chicago avoided danger late.
The New York Highlanders include six former Boston Americans players namely Laporte Hemphill Mitchell Criger Walter Knight and Stahl Kleinow and Engle were also previously with the Highlanders.
The Boston base running is far ahead of New York in the series. Except for one instance, every man who went to second yesterday beat the throw of Mitchell, New York catcher, and ex Boston pitcher. Mitchell is rated a pretty accurate pegger, too. Engle stole on him the day before with ease.
Chicago July 28 Ad Wolgast title holder accepts New Orleans Labor Day 29 round match with Packey McFarland. Tom Jones Wolgast’s manager agrees to a $7500 guarantee and 45 percent of gross receipts if over. Weigh in at 133 pounds, but McFarland may fail to meet that limit of 135.
Tomorrow afternoon at Franklin Field the Boston Bowling Green and Fall River Bowling Green clubs will play a return match on the local green. Fall River brings 20 to 24 players to face the Boston club in a highly contested contest expected to draw a large crowd. Start time is 2 o clock.
Manager McGuire and McAleer conduct quiet scouting trips as clubs seek promising talent. Henry the Amherst catcher touted as a future star. St. Louis, Washington, and Detroit push for players. rumors of Ty Cobb padding averages and Chatter on Joe Lake and Bert Graham moves across leagues. Kansas City balks at acquiring Bob Spade for 1600 dollars.
A sports listing notes matchups across leagues with cities including New York Boston Washington Philadelphia Detroit Chicago and regional pairings for New England cities Brockton Lynn Fall River Worcester Hloverhill Lowell New Bedford Lawrence.
Newark defeated Toronto 9 to 4 in a game. Baltimore beat Buffalo 7 to 2 in the first game and 9 to 2 in the second. Rochester triumphed over Providence 8 to 3 in the first game and 5 to 3 in the second. Jersey City won against Montreal 9 to 5 in the first game while Montreal defeated Jersey City 8 to 6 in the second.
New Britain defeats Springfield 6 to 2 while Holyoke routs Northampton 11 to 2 Waterbury shuts out Bridgeport 8 to 1 and Hartford edges New Haven 2 to 1.
More than 100 members traveled to Nantasket for the fourth season outing. The aquatic program featured swimming strokes practice, races, a water display, and high diving exhibitions.
Clyde Engle delivered a fierce return against his old crowd, coming up with two safe drives and sensational defense. His anxious quest to prove himself produced three striking one handed plays that electrified the spectators, though it did not turn defeat into victory in the ninth.
Duffey discusses the Highlanders narrowing gap to second place as fans stay hopeful and Jack Knight shines at first base. The column covers Cameron facing Canadian officials over expenses and professionalism, Mel Sheppard’s world record, Mike Sullivan challenging for welterweight, and local 1915 youth sports programs in Boston. Alfred J. Lill Jr. sends letters replying to Connolly on AAU matters, which Duffey critiques as weak.
A reader asks whether runs by St Louis A L counted against Worcester in a pool when only American and National league teams count unless agreed otherwise. Johnson Kaufmann fight ended no decision though Johnson led. Brockton and Worcester doubleheader saw Worcester win one game and the other tied before darkness, ending the second game.
Knight removed any lingering grudge by delivering strong two day showing. On Wednesday he dominated with hit and fielding helping the visitors win in the fifth inning. Thursday he collected three safeties and scored twice while matching Hal Chase in fielding with smart catches preventing wild throws.
Philadelphia beat New York 3 to 1 as four hits, two early by the Quakers and a New York error, produced the runs. A fumble by Devore helped make the difference. Murray and Bridwell miscues in the sixth inning added another tally. Umpire Eason ejected Manager McGraw in the ninth for disputing a call. The teams will play one game tomorrow with a doubleheader planned for Saturday.
In Cincinnati Pittsburg beat Cincinnati 4 to 2 in a 14 inning game. Byrne advanced from first to third on Leach's single then scored on a squeeze as Leach crossed on Wagner's hit. McLean's error produced Pittsburg's first two runs and Suggs exhibited good control. Bescher made two notable catches in the field.
The Boston Blues yesterday defeated Fort Andrews nine, champions of the Soldier league, 6 to 4. Flynn pitched well for Boston. Scoring by innings shows a close game with key hits from Kelly Foley Clancy and others as the Blues claim their win over the Fort Andrews squad.
The St. Louis club has unconditionally released outfielder Ernest Lush, who was recently secured from the New York club. Pitcher Rieger has been turned over to St. Paul.
In a tight 11 inning National League game at Brooklyn the Doves fell 1 0 to 1 0. Daubert scored the lone run after a muff by Sharpe aided by Curtis stalwarts on the mound and strong Brooklyn defense. Shean led second base duties with 12 of 18 chances handled as the Doves failed to push across a run despite chances in the 9th and 10th innings. Brooklyn earned the win with a single run in the 11th as Daubert and Wheat sparked late scoring threats led by Barger's steady pitching and Curtis firepower. A three game series with the Polo Grounds opens tomorrow for Boston.
Empire City New York July 28 Archibald rode Magazine to an easy six furlong Fleetwing handicap victory. Melisande the 3 to 5 favorite, was poorly handled as Shilling urged Colloquy to dispute the lead to the stretch. Magazine surged on the outside to win by five lengths over Colloquy, with Melisande a length back in third.
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