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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
8
Chicago and Detroit split a doubleheader in Chicago. Detroit won the opener 1 to 0 as Burns faltered in the ninth, then Chicago claimed the nightcap 6 to 3 with Willett erratic and the game decided in the eighth.
St Louis defeated Cleveland 6 to 0 in the opener while the Indians won 11 to 3 in the nightcap. Powell excelled for St Louis, Berger struggled. Rhodes outpitched Dineen in later innings as St Louis bats highlighted the afternoon.
In Washington on June 27, Wood says his arm is sound to start if needed against Walter Johnson. Cantillon plans to pitch Johnson for the Senators as the Red Sox chase a fourth win. Boston fans face a late train schedule and a tough matchup before an all-important next test with the Athletics.
Manager Lake announced that Herman Pape a right handed pitcher from Milwaukee will report to the Red Sox on trial. He won seven of twelve this season and last year. If he proves effective Boston may purchase him. otherwise he returns to the Brewers.
The Red Sox travel to host the Athletics tomorrow in a crucial series that will decide second place. The matchup shapes the standings and fan expectations run high.
Harvard and Yale clash in New Haven for the second game of the baseball championship series with the winner advancing toward the deciding game in New York. Merritt and Hartford duel as Yale expects to leverage home advantage and Harvard seeks a decisive victory to end the series.
In St Louis on June 27 the Pirates and Cardinals split a doubleheader. St Louis won 8 to 5 with four first inning runs sending Leifield to the showers. Beebe relieved and left after the eighth. Pittsburgh answered big to take the nightcap 7 to 1 as Melter struggled in relief. Willis and Konetchy collected two bases. Gibson hit a three-base blow.
Cincinnati swept Chicago with potent hitting in both games, Chicago managing only 10 hits to Cincinnati's 25. Gasper and Fromme held the Cubs to limited offense as Pfiester surrendered six hits in the fifth inning of the second game. Multiple double plays aided Cincinnati's defense while Bescher Evers McLean Sheckard enjoyed the visitors' timely hits.
Brooklyn at New York. Pittsburg at Cincinnati. Philadelphia at Boston scheduled as a two game set with the rivals.
Harvard's team batting shows little overall improvement after Yale. MacLaughlin rises to lead with two hits and a 45 point gain, while Hicks adds a 15 point rise to maintain his top average. Remaining players show minimal change in their figures.
Lawrence native Charles Leo Lanigan, a Harvard pitcher and versatile fielder, appears the favorite to be captain of Harvard baseball in 1910. Fellow candidate Samuel Traf ford Hicks, also a pitcher, is popular but pitchers rarely lead Harvard teams.
Hicks will doubtless start the game against Yate tomorrow and Bob Brown will likely replace Captain Currier behind the bat. Hartford is Hartford second choice for the slab.
Boston Nationals offer a double header against the Quakers with the Doves aiming for two wins. Confidence returns after a string of defeats as McQuillen stands as the likely strong pitcher while Thomas and Coffey energize the lineup. First game at 1:45 PM with good weather and larger crowd expected.
Newark lost 0 to 1 to Baltimore while Montreal and Toronto finished tied 6 to 6 after 14 innings. game called at end of the 14th.
Willie Keeler famed Highlanders captain and right fielder has retired from professional baseball. A spiked tendon in his right foot during the New York Cleveland series ended his running, and a Broadway stumble further severed the tendon. Once a premier hitter and outfielder, he leaves the spotlight.
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