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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
8
Boston takes two of three in a recent slate with the Highlanders as Glaze delivers a strong start. Doc Gessler belted a two-run homer and Cravath reached base thrice for the visitors while Wagner contributed a safe single for Boston.
Christy Mathewson uses the fade away ball and curve to overpower Boston and keep Cy Young scoreless through four innings. A second inning rally by Boston, highlighted by Seymour’s double and Needham’s hit, provides all the scoring as the Doves manage little against mathewson. In the later Pittsburgh game, Fromme beats Young in a high scoring affair with Leach and Delehanty contributing two-base hits and multiple runs.
Detroit wins 2 1 over Joss due to an unearned run created by N Clarke wild throw and a wild pitch. Willett pitched well for Detroit with the infield adjusted after Coughlin injury.
Philadelphia bunched six hits and benefited from four Washington errors to win 11 to 5. Falkenberg allowed 8 earned runs on 11 hits over 8 1/3 innings. Burns gave up 2 2/3 in relief. Pickering and Milan led with three base hits, while Clymer also contributed two doubles for Philadelphia.
Lawrence defeated Fall River 6 to 0 as Whiting allowed four hits. Flynn at short stood out, while Leith struggled with control and poor fielding support. Fly by Flynn McLane Devine Lemorey and Whiting drove the runs.
F. E. Smith manager seeks a Saturday away contest with a strong team and a fair guaranteed payment. Contact 362 Main.
In Malden, Boston English High School defeated Malden High 7 to 5 after 11 innings. Tie game from the fifth, winning runs scored in the 11th by Kelly and Halligan off Grethe. Notables: Morgan, McCormic, Gretty for Malden. Kelly, Halligan for English High. Attendance 350.
Bates defeated Colby 10 to 1 in Waterville Maine. Shaw allowed 16 hits as Colby made numerous errors. Score by innings Bates 2 3 1 1 0 0 8 0 1 Colby 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0. Batteries Harriman and Stone Shaw and Dwyer. Umpire Carrigan. Time 1h 30m.
News notes blend New York reports with humor about the American league race and players like Bill Dahlen and Christy Mathewson. Readers glimpse Shamrock plans, Rockefeller photos, and a roomful of fans watching at Walpole street in Columbus avenue.
The notice hints at a forthcoming retirement of Adelina Patti and Joe Gans with speculative timing. It suggests Ban Johnson may spend 10 cents for carfare if the Fourth of July fails to rain. Doc Edwards of the Boston Nationals is praised for a finest baritone voice among residents.
In a brief exchange, officials deny the rumor that Tom Needham is suffering brain storms in the toes and pledge to pass along the hint about a team winning more games to the proper parties.
Evening paper runs Shamrock IV image as a challenger for the America's Cup. editors note the boat has long been pictured in the U.S. by multiple papers, calling for a correction of the false claim.
Brockton wins over Lynn 4 to 1 in a game marked by a sixth inning incident. Captain O'Hagan was ejected and fought Umpire M O'Brien, fracturing the umpire’s thumb while O'Hagan suffered a bruised eye. O'Toole pitched effectively for Brockton, allowing three hits.
Worcester beat Haverhill 4 to 2 to extend its winning streak. In the third inning timely hits produced three runs sealing the victory for Worcester.
Schedule lists Chicago facing Boston Pittsburg against Philadelphia St Louis meeting New York and Cincinnati playing Brooklyn in a set of major league pairings.
Lumley hit a third inning home run to lift Brooklyn to a 2 1 victory over Philadelphia. Rucker outpitched Sparks as both pitchers received limited run support in a tight game.
The final match for the state championship doubles will be played this afternoon at Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton. Beals C. Wright and Frank Sulloway face E. H. Fay and E. H. Whitney to determine if the title stays with the Johnsons or goes to a new team.
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