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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
8
Lowell defeated Fall River 9 to 6 in a tight game after trailing early. Maroney and Lake paired with Swanson Yeager and Sullivan on the mound for Lowell, as Fall River battled back with a late rally but could not overcome the early deficit.
Lynn defeats Manchester 8 to 0 behind Vaill on the mound and flawless defense. Batteries listed Vaill Daum OToole and Eaton.
In Lawrence on June 14 Haverhill defeated Lawrence 11 to 0 in a game described as a comedy of errors. Connelly and Duggan pitched for Haverhill with Lee and Cote behind the plate.
Worcester defeated New Bedford 11 to 5 in a late rally sparked by a two inning burst. Frock and Knotts pitched for Worcester while Robinson and Coveney took the mound for New Bedford.
Peter Peterson from Philadelphia began in Quakertown sandlots. He filled in for an injured catcher with no uniform, earned 2.50 dollars, then hit a game winning homer in the 14th inning. A hat pass raised his pay and launched his rise through Fall River Harrisburg to the Collins team.
The fish pier saw top prices for haddock and cod with small catches totaling 159 000 pounds from five trips. The Mary P Mosquito led landings with 63 000 pounds, while the Spray posted a two day haul of 39 000 pounds. Captain Dexter Malone left the Spray as crew grumbles rise over wages.
Mansfield June 14 A freight brakeman H Martin of 287 Lexington Street East Boston was thrown from a freight car at Canton Junction causing concussion of the brain and wrenching of back and leg He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where it is thought he will recover with careful treatment
Beals C. Wright, the tennis player, cut his right hand on a broken soda water bottle in New York on the eve of leaving for England to play in the Davis Cup matches. Doctors fear amputation of one finger may be necessary.
Charley Neary of Milwaukee defeated Kid Goodman of Boston after 15 rounds in Chelsea. It was the venue debut of the new Chelsea club management with improved seating and lighting. Three earlier bouts featured notable performances by Wil He Riley over Billy County.
Roxbury's Joe Geary advances after beating Cambridge's Beddo McGrath in the third round. McGrath quit due to a weak steam supply after a fast start. Geary and Goodman weighed in at 13 1 2 pounds with both in prime form. Neary dominated most rounds. Tommy Murphy of New York and Young Donahue of Roxbury issued challenges for next week.
The State bath house at Revere Beach opened on schedule yesterday at 10 o clock. A line formed for bathing suits with Mrs. M J Doyle of Revere first to obtain one and enter the water. Superintendent August Walter and assistants managed 315 bathers entering from the bath house.
Julius Schneider, 38, an immigrant who recently arrived, nearly asphyxiated after he blew out the gas light in his room at 182 Bryant Street this morning due to not understanding the system.
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1 as Pett inger struggled and was pulled in the second inning. Lush relieved and pitched well, supporting the easy win for Chicago.
Boston wins 2 1 at the South End as Bates makes a corking catch for the final out. Corner held Cincinnati to three first inning hits through eight but Cincinnati threatened in the ninth. Kelley delivered the deciding fly to center for Boston. Dorner and Wicker pitched well, with Boston exploiting a squeeze play and timely hitting to score in the fourth.
In Harvard quarters Conn on June 14 the varsity won a two mile race by a length and quarter after leading from the mile mark. Freshmen led early but 11:02 25 time for the varsity. Yale four oared boat passed between them at the mile flag while crews rowed separately. Mullican and Crandall named in freshmen lineups. Flags adjusted to avoid eel grass plotted near start.
Yale varsity crew completed the four mile course in 23 minutes 34 seconds at Ferry, Conn. The freshman crew also rowed at 6 30 with the varsity for the first two miles, winning by a length and a half. The freshmen averaged 29 strokes per minute while the varsity used 28. No times were recorded for the two mile or four oared sections.
In New York on June 14 the Mets edged St Louis 6 to 4 as both sides fielded loosely. The game featured several defensive miscues but New York managed key hits to secure the win.
In St Louis Camp Collins projects optimism despite Boston's pennant struggles. Collins predicts his team will improve when fully assembled and claims Griffith's tribe is not superior. Rain delays the latest game with Cy Young expected to start for Boston and Al Jacobson for St Louis. Hayden, the new left handed batter, earns early praise from Boston fans.
Cleveland bats for three runs on four safe hits plus Conroy error in eighth inning. Hess pitched eight innings for New York, who tallied two. Lajoie Flick and Chase produced two-base hits, Laporte hit a three-base, and Jackson, Bemis, and others contributed in a tense early-season game.
Detroit scores two in the ninth on a pass error and Flartsell triple to edge Philadelphia 5 to 4. Coughlin and Harteell lead the hits with extra bases. Donohue and Coakley split pitching duties with notable control issues and several walks. Time 1h 10m. Umpire O Loughlin.
Harvard’s lineup Harvey Castle on the mound will duel Holy Cross as Cahill Barry Hoey Flynn Carrigan Ennis Reidy Cashen Hogarty take field. The game now starts at 3 o clock replacing the usual Saturday slot.
In a surprising shift Harvard and Yale rowers now form a friendly society on the Thames. Captains Filley and Morse lead crews that mingle and exchange visits, a departure from old rivalries. Observers wonder if the camaraderie will endure or split into mixed crews in the annual race.
A collection of colorful sports notes describes Muggsy McGraw's dirt trick on the diamond and managers chasing Percy Skillen from Dartmouth. It also profiles jockey Danny Maher of Britain and wrestler Fred Beel, noting their fame, earnings, and ambitions.
In Brae Burn Country Club rounds one and two narrowed the field of the Massachusetts championship. Defending champion A G Lockwood and F J O Alsop of Oakley and Yale alumnus advance, with local clubs represented by three, two, and one survivors each. Tomorrow morning they meet in the fourth round as seasoned players fall to younger hopefuls.
Rhode Island shooters won the team prize at the Wellington traps in Medford while George Griffiths and J. McArdle tied for first in the two days average. Roy Sheldon, 16, led Rhode Island to 449 as Massachusetts 439 and New Hampshire 424 followed. Climax of Lowell captured the expert two day event with 322 of 335, reaching 100 straight today. J L Hughes of Boston won the 90 percent class, A J Edgerton of Willimantic Conn in the 80 percent, and A J Reed of Manchester in the 70 percent.
The Massachusetts singles championship opened yesterday at Longwood Cricket Club with 64 players, mostly from Boston area clubs. The winner will challenge R C Seaver in the challenge round likely Monday, with winners including B E Leonard and others.
The Worcester High School eight and the All Boston scholastic crew race scheduled for June 23 will not occur. Manager Fred R. Crere cited broken training after last Saturday's race and said the Worcester crew needs time to regain condition before racing again.
Tomorrow night the 25 mile handicap paced race at the Revere Cycle Track features Stinson from scratch facing rival Elmer Collins Lynn champion and Young Coffey of South Boston with three and four laps handicap respectively. A second paced event follows with Pat Logan and Dennis Connolly racing 10 miles behind machines, plus a mile handicap and a race for road motors.
J P R notes Otto Deininger can be secured by a club for Saturday and Monday by writing to 41 Ellingwood Street Roxbury. Dorchester hosts Woonsocket in a Dorchester High School game with Ritchie and Chs. G. OConnor and Strobel praised. Bay area teams like Giants Blues and Rockport series discussed with Bastable speed likened to Amos Rusie. Squires seek a strong semi pro on June 18 and arrange Reading A A game at Reading.
Thornton's pitching carried the Globe Post to an 11 to 5 victory at the American League Grounds. He allowed five hits, struck out nine, and contributed two hits for the Globe.
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