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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
12
Boston battles Detroit with a late rally as Lord Walter and Donahue provide key hits. The Red Sox, led by Lake and Jennings, edge the Tigers 5 1 in the eighth inning highlight a dramatic game at Boston with 12 000 plus fans witnessing a sharp display of batting and fielding.
Walter doubled the tieing run in center field and the Red Sox erupted as Wagner, Donahue and Pat produced the winning run. Pat, a hero for his clutch hit, stood at the plate while the crowd roared and Morgan closed out for the Tigers in a tense finish.
Anvil chorus rang as Schmidt was retired to start the inning. Lord made a spectacular play on a sacrifice attempt, and McIntyre advanced runners with a pass. Bush was replaced after one strike, Rossman hit for him, Crawford contributed a hard grounder, and the Red Sox won a wonderfully thrilling contest with timely hits from McIntyre Moriarty and Wolter. BeOSOTE notes include two base hits by McIntyre and Moriarty, a home run by Wolter, and key plays by Cobb Wagner Lord Walter and Spencer. Attendance reached 12 999.
New York won the game in the first inning with three hits and a St. Louis error. Laporte at second played a key fielding role with 18 chances. Lake pitched against Powell.
In a baseball game between St. Louis and New York, St. Louis capitalized on an eight run surge, while New York's errors and pitching woes hampered their chances. Engle and Jones delivered key hits, with Ferris Elberfeld and Austin contributing sacrifice plays. Lake and Powell labored on the mound, and the umpires were Evans and Perrine.
Washington defeated Cleveland 4 to 0 in a game that broke Cy Young’s long winless run against the club. Clymer sprained his knee sliding home, and Easterly dislocated a finger after a foul tip. Hughes pitched effectively to shut out the visitors.
Washington OMS DOO bashed out a mixed set of hits with Clymer Hinchman and Conroy delivering two base hits while England added a three base hit and Browne a homer. Bradley made a sac bunt and Conroy was later tagged for a stolen base as Washington left four men on base to Cleveland. Hughes issued two bases on balls, Washington one error and Young six strikeouts. Umpires Connolly and Hurst. Time not listed.
Philadelphia won a loosely played game from Chicago 5 to 4 by bunching hits off Smith. Chicago pitcher Walsh left the team to go home after his brother, injured in a mine accident weeks ago, died this morning.
Chicago beats Philadelphia 3 to 2 as Ganley drives in three runs with a two-base hit and Vickers, Dygert, and Bender combine on the mound. Steel, Isbell, and Dougherty steal bases for Philadelphia. Dygert fans three in the effort.
Detroit may start Willets or Donovan against Boston with Steele or Morgan for the Red Sox. Young French benches for a lefty matchup while Drainwork and Lord star in fielding plays. Ty Cobb praises the Sox speed as Hugh Jennings notes the traveling challenge. Pat Donahue could get a catching chance behind the plate. The Doves suffer another loss with Jerguson starved of support.
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