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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
8
The 1908 school baseball season ends with close league finishes and standout individual stars. Paul Everett of English High is named pitcher for the all scholastic nine, edging Dorchester’s Chet Spaulding who benefited from a steady supporting core.
Chicago White Sox defeated the Red Sox 7 to 3, roughing up Cicotte before Burchell relieved. Nick Altrock stabilized the mound with scattered hits and key double play while Manuel was hit hard early. The Sox dominated early, scoring three in the first and extending the lead through the seventh. The loss wraps up a visit to eastern clubs as Chicago heads to Detroit and Cleveland on a week-long trip.
Detroit ends Washington’s bid as Burns earns win with strong seven innings. Schaefer and Crawford highlight Detroit defense, Summers and Altizer steal bases, two doubles and three singles help build early lead. Summers hit by pitch, Burns allows eight hits in seven innings in Detroit victory.
Partial game recap notes batting stats and fielding events with mentions of players Atz Manuel Dougherty Anderson Donohue Davis and pitchers Altrock Cicotte Burchell. Details include two base hits sacrifice hits stolen bases double plays left on base and pitching totals with time and umpires.
Pitcher Paul Everett from English High leads a nine man scholastic lineup with Charles Hoernle catcher from Dorchester High and Ray Cavanaugh at first base from Dorchester High. Harold Fraser and John Kelly cover second and third for English High while Frank Daly from Dorchester is at shortstop. Left fielder Tip O’Neil hails from Newton High with Allan Hooper of Somerville High in center and Arthur Cassell from Melrose High in right field.
The report praises the standout play of Hoernle Fraser Daly and Cavanaugh as highlights of the game. It emphasizes their skill and impact on the match.
The piece lists standout high school players across Dorchester Melrose Somerville and neighboring towns. Hoernle Cavanaugh Fraser Daly Kelley lead infield and shortstop, with outfield heavy hitters O Neill Hooper Cassell and others noted for speed, skill and pitching defense.
The Doves and Red Sox return from road trips with hopes of strong showings. Pat Flaherty starts for the Doves in St Louis, while Boston aims to sweep a four game set with Washington after solid performances against New York St Louis and Detroit. The Red Sox seek three wins from four in the coming week to climb toward the first division.
City clubs and firms advertise open dates for 14 to 18 year olds and semi pros. Listings include Fairmount A C West End Horenstein 55 Allen St Covington A C 33 Summer St and United Shoe Machinery Co 16-year-old teams with various coordinators in South Boston Somerville Cambridge Dorchester Malden and Everett offering half expenses or travel terms.
In Cincinnati on June 21 Pittsburg capitalized on Paskett’s muff of Clarke’s fly in the sixth to fuel a four run burst Swacina of Pittsburg tired after three bases in the fifth and Kane replaced him The score remains close as the inning unfolds
A skilled catcher requests an engagement with a strong amateur team. Address provided: L Nebell 2 Waterford Street Boston.
Chicago pitchers curb Boston hitters as Fielder Jones' pennant contenders falter at the plate. McConnell Sullivan Unglaub drop, Gessler Wagner rise. Laporte Cravath show improvement but not regular use. St Louis revival helps Boston Nationals, while Doves surge. Hanifin fluctuates. Boston fielding remains unsteady. Boston pitchers’ records show mixed success in American play.
The Chelsea Eagles aim to schedule matches with Boston, Malden, and Revere Aeriles to arrange a club competition.
The Metropolitan Club showcases a racing program featuring 57 horses across 14 events this week, promising a busy card for enthusiasts and bettors.
Waterbury lost to New Haven 4 to 8 in Waterbury. New Haven led early 2 to 0 and expanded the advantage with a big fourth inning. Simpson Bronkie Shincel Hig gins Connell were the battery for the teams as Wilkinson umpired after a 1 hour 55 minute game.
In Newark the first game ended Newark 6 Toronto 1 and the second Toronto 6 Newark 3. Providence edged Rochester 3 2. Hoboken saw Buffalo beat Jersey City 9.
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