New York at St Louis and Nearby Matchups
Nets of the era feature New York at St Louis and Brooklyn at Cincinnati with Philadelphia at Pittsburg on the schedule, signaling a busy slate of intercity games this afternoon. Rivalries and travel implications frame early season standings across multiple venues.
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Chicago Triumphs Over Boston In Erratic Inning Rally
Chicago defeated Boston 8 to 6 as Wiley Pratt faltered in the fourth inning after a strong start. Bob Wicker pitched well for Chicago while Kling contributed a three run homer and Evers drove in runs. Tenney, Abbaticchio, Carney and Hartley starred for Boston, with Pittinger replacing Piatt and Buckenburger hopeful for a Boston win in the next games.
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Doctor Liverpool offers free consultations at Tremont street
A lengthy promotional notice touts Dr. Liverpool at 36014 Tremont Street offering free diagnostic consultations. It claims extensive cures across numerous ailments including rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis, dyspepsia, bronchitis, diabetes, kidney disease, asthma, and more, with free medicines and broad hours for men.
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Pittsburg Holds Off Philadelphia In Shutout Effort
National League action in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on June 8. Pittsburg’s strong fielding and pitching blanked Philadelphia 2 0 2 4 1 3 0 0 0. Attendance 3160. Notable plays include two-base hit by Sebring and a sacrifice by Warner. Stolen base by Wagner. Leever and Sparks split the pitching duties with Leever earning the shutout. Time 30 minutes. Umpire ODay.
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Suthoff Shuts Out Brooklyn as Magoon Hit By Pitch Ends Scoreless Tie
Cincinnati dominates Brooklyn 1-0 led by Suthoff who shuts out the visitors while Magoon is hit by a pitch in the seventh. One run comes on a hit, a walk, and a lone fly. Attendance 258 as two-base hits go to Magoon and Morrissey with Sheckard stealing twice.
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Dorchester High Defeats Mechanic Arts 10 to 6
Dorchester High won 10 to 6 over Mechanic Arts on the High School field yesterday. Dorchester surged with seven runs in the first inning. Mechanics scored intermittently, but the early burst carried the game for Dorchester.
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Fog halts big yacht test off Sandy Hook
A dense fog froze the planned test of the Reliance, Constitution, and Columbia as they prepared to race from Sandy Hook. With 10 to 15 knot southeast winds and a moderate sea, officials postponed the test, canceling today's race and planning events for tomorrow and Wednesday. Columbia now has dual steering wheels, a feature shared by the other boats.
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Four New Twenty-Five Footers Approved for MA Yacht Race
At a special Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts meeting at Young's Hotel yesterday afternoon the rules were amended to allow four new twenty five footers to qualify in the class. Chewink III Great Haste Sally VII and the Doherty boat had been blocked by Inspector Small but the changes enable them to race. Chewink III and Great Haste may need alterations. Sally VII Lawley's yard and the Doherty boat are further behind but the group expects all four ready for the Boston Yacht Club open race on June 17.
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Ladies Day at Huntington Avenue and Baseball News
Huntington avenue hosts a ladies day with Lachance praised for versatility and 10 sacrifice hits while Dougherty stands out as a fast baser with 10 steals. Somerville High appears likely to win the Interscholastic league thanks to Leo Hafford. Larry Lajoie set for Bunker Hill Day in the city on June 17 as Cleveland hosts Huntington avenue events. Pitcher Bill Dineen is credited with six straight wins for Boston, and Cy Young remains formidably effective. Charles Comiskey reportedly spends heavily on White Sox attire with $1000 for clothes, $750 for suits, and $250 for panamas, while President Angus plots further lavish perks for Detroit if they win on the Eastern trip.
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Detroit at Boston matchup highlighted in early season slate
In a packed schedule, Detroit travels to Boston with attention on early season form. St Louis visits New York, Chicago faces Philadelphia, and Cleveland plays at Washington as teams chase decisive outcomes.
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Boston Triumph at Huntington Avenue in Six Inning Win
Yesterday's rain delayed play but Collins team secured a 6 to 1 victory over Detroit at Huntington Avenue. Boston powered all runs in a single inning as every batter reached, with George Lachance notably out twice in the same inning. Only five full innings were completed yet the game produced bright baseball for two teams.
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Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Offer
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims sediment in water signals kidney trouble and touts samples, a free book, and mail order from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York, urging readers to mention Boston Daily Post.
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Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox Battle Rain Curtain
Boston and Detroit clash in a rain-shortened affair as McGuire hits a homer and OBrien doubles, Ferris makes a sensational second base catch and double play, while Barrow suspends Elberfeld for insubordination prior to a planned rematch. Attendance 4005. Connolly umpires as rain ends the game in the sixth with two out.
Cleveland Beats Washington 6 To 2 In Centennial Game
Cleveland opened with three runs in the first inning and held on for a 6 to 2 victory over Washington. Notable defensive plays came from Flick and Day in the outfield. Moran led Washington with a two-base hit, while Bay fueled Cleveland with a homer and Bradley contributed two RBI hits. Attendance 1998. time 1h 46m. Umpire Sheridan.
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Philadelphia Triumphs In Muddy Field With Small Margin
Philadelphia edged Chicago amid a muddy field conditions slowing both fielding and baserunning. White and Bender dominated pitching while Pickering Hoffman and M Cross swiped bases. Chicago left eight on base as Philadelphia racked up timely hits and claimed the win.
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Tufts Names Scoboria Captain of Track Team
Clarence P. Scoboria of Somerville has been elected captain of Tufts varsity track team. He is the best long distance runner from Medford College and holds Tufts records in the half mile one mile and two mile events.
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Lowell Wins See-Saw Game
In New England matchups Manchester visits Fall River Concord plays Broeckton Towell hosts Haverhill Nashua travels to Lawrence as Lowell clinches a tight see-saw victory in a busy intercity schedule.
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Haverhill Rally Ties Lowell Then Lowell Regains Lead
Haverhill tied Lowell with seven hits across the fourth and fifth innings after trailing by five runs. Lowell answered in the sixth to regain the lead and held on as Hamilton made a running catch and Lowell’s infield play shone in the decisive moments.
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Brockton and Concord Tie in Rain Shortened Game
Brockton and Concord battled to a rain halted draw this afternoon as the game ended in the 1 2 10th. Eustace and Lee were ejected after disputing an umpire call with Foxer. both fined. Mulleney Burrell and Kane starred with the bat while Joyce Boardman and Curley made key catches.
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Fall River Triumphs Over Manchester 4 2 in Ninth Inning
Fall River defeated Manchester 4 to 2 in a dramatic finish in the ninth. Warren delivered a bénchmark with a two run triple when two men were out. His timely hitting produced all Fall River runs. Ball and Moorhead made sensational catches in the eighth to preserve the lead.
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Tie Declared In Waverhill Nashua NE League Game
The recent Waverhill versus Nashua New England league clash, incorrectly awarded to Nashua by umpire Kelisher, is declared a tie and will be replayed at a future date.
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Harvard '06 Beats Varsity Freshmen in Rough Thames Race
Harvard's varsity eight lost to the freshman eight by about a length and a half on a half mile course in Gale's Ferry. The freshmen pulled ahead after Duffy of the varsity caught a crab, finishing strong as the water remained rough. The Yale coaching shakeups also shone in the four oar crews, while the freshmen continued to defeat the varsity in brush events on downstream stretches.
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Football Rules Change eyed by Camp in New Haven
The football rules committee meeting in Philadelphia led to two proposed alterations for next season. Between the two 25 yard lines seven men will be required in the rush line to curb mass plays, while inside the 25 yard line the rule does not apply. The quarterback may run with the ball if he crosses the line of scrimmage at least five yards from the snap. Additional, less important changes are planned.
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Walter Camp
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Long and Courtney Arrive as Elberfeld Leaves Detroit
Detroit Free Press reports a trade sending suspended Detroit shortstop Norman Elberfeld to the New York American in exchange for Herman Long and Courtney. Detroit will have Long at third, following negotiations by Clark Griffith and President Angus.
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Boxing Gossip Signals Tammany Club's New Boxing Era in Boston
The Tam many A. C. reshuffles leadership with Jerry Watson replaced by Joan J Mack as president manager and matchmaker. A Wednesday feature bout pits Bob Armstrong against Denver Ed Martin for a colored heavyweight title amid a packed program including Young Adams and Emergency Kebly. The note recalls Armstrong’s long boxing history and reports minor roster changes and local events while paying tribute to Tom Beedem.
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