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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

8

Athletics Three Straight Over Red Sox Doves Triumph 6-2

Boston’s Dan McGann stars at first with a flawless fielding display and two hits while Gus Corner drives in the decisive runs. Pastorius is tagged by Donovan’s squad as the Dodgers fall 6 to 2 with Lumley homering and Bates contributing key hits in an otherwise quiet game.

Mr. Pastorius Brooklyn Kelley Pastorius Dodgers Patsey Donovan Dan McGann McGraw Johnnie Gus Corner Brock Gus Donovan Lumley McGann Bates Boston Hannifan Hummel Ritchey Dahlen Bowerman Dorner Beaumont Doves Jordan Sweeney Mahoney Columbus Avenue Sheehan R. H Psi Ebay Sea Eee Chiladel Phta Beaum Chicago Eeesee Enrte Pittsburg New York Osten Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Borman Maloney Pastor Burch

Laporte Poised to Replace Unglaub at First Base

Boston Red Sox look to a new first baseman as Robert Unglaub struggles to meet expectations. Laporte emerges as the leading candidate, with McHale or Cravath possible alternatives, while Cravath and Stovall are unlikely targets. The move follows Weeks of speculation by the Post and team leadership.

Laporte Unglaub Taylor Red Sox Boston Americans Little Rock McGuire John S. Taylor Robert Unglaub Stovall Cleveland Napoleon Lajoie McHale Cravath Robert Frank Laporte Angilaub

Athletics Beat Red Sox 3 2 at Columbia Park in Rainy Tilt

The Philadelphia Athletics took their third straight over Boston by a 3 to 2 margin at Columbia Park. Vickers pitched well for the A’s despite two costly errors behind him, while Jim McGuire’s Boston, aided by defensive miscues, couldn’t rally after a ninth inning push. Hartsel and Collins had key hits for Philadelphia with Oldring contributing a timely run.

Philadelphia Penn Athletics Boston Columbia Park Quakers Vickers Young Jim McGuire The Thoney Lord McConnell Oldring McHale Hartsel Nichols Collins Davis Murphy Wagner Carrigan Moran Texas Gessler Unglaub

Mets Overpower Phillies 12-2 as McGraw Makes Early Changes

New York Nationals led 12 to 0 by the sixth inning before manager McGraw pulled Mathesson and Breamahan. Beeower and Needham came in, and Philadelphia tallied twice in the ninth. The final score was 12 to 2.

New York Nationals McGraw Mathesson Breamahan Beeower Needham Philadelphia

Beantown Baselines and Red Sox Infield Shadow

Bits of Brooklyn baseball wrap up as Brooklyn Doves depart for a month Beaumont doubles as base running notes Sim Murch Ritter and crowd bid farewell Dan McGann greets with a double The Red Sox face a weak first base and likely infield shakeup Fading infield echoes may signal outfield changes as three hits from one batter highlight a rough day

Frisco Boxer Frankie Neil Faces Milwaukee Rival Tomorrow Night

The Frisco boy Frankie Neil is close to a win milestone as Wolgast of Milwaukee prepares a tough challenge tomorrow night. The piece notes cagey matchups with several featherweight contenders including Mike Cunningham of Lewiston and Jimmy Hanlon in Lewiston next Thursday.

Frankie Neil Mike Freddie O’brien Chelsea Monk Newsboy Providence Standard Athletic Club Lymansville R. I Providence Club O’brien Dave Munroe Harry Crawford Norwood M. Costello Gardner Lewis Denver Philadelphia Frank Craig Harlem England Prince of Wales Craig Tommy Ryan Coney Island Haverhill—Rouse O’brien Arthur Cote Mike Grady Armory A. A New England

Chicago YMCA Relay Race Sends Message to Mayors

Plan calls 10006 runners to cover the final 90 miles of a New York to Chicago relay starting July 15 Each runner will carry a message from Mayor McClellan to Mayor Busse as the route nears Chicago and the Chicago YMCA organizes the event.

New York Chicago Chicago Young Men's Christian Association McClellan Busse

Noted Turfman James S Stoll Dies in Ohio Retreat

Lexington Kentucky May 4 A private telegram reports the death of James S Stoll 53 a noted distiller and turfman owner of the Meadows one of Kentucky’s great horse establishments He died at an Oxford Ohio private sanitarium.

Lexington James S. Stoll Kentucky Mr. Stoll Oxford, O

Gore Recaptures English Tennis Title at Queen's Club

London May 4 A W Gore the English player recaptured the championship in the covered court tennis contest at the Queen s Club. He defeated the holder A F Wilding of New Zealand by three games to one.

London A. W. Gore Queen’s Club A. F. Wilding New Zealand

Yale Squeezes Gut Victory Over Georgetown In New Haven

Yale edged Georgetown 4 to 2 in New Haven as Van Vleck spun a masterful 12 strikeout performance allowing three hits. Dines and Wheaton opened Yale’s scoring with a walk driven two runs by fumbles, Wylie added a late run with a double and Fels' single. Georgetown generated runs in the third and sixth but could not overcome Yale’s pitching and defense.

New Haven Conn Yale Georgetown van Vleck Fanning Wheaton Dines Smith Fels Wylie A.E. Philbin Mess Osig Clifford Courtney Williams McDon’d Seblafly Wuroby Bimon Sweeney Mayock H.smith Wulip van Vieck Eae Boa Sk Ba Teda Areca Simon Duffy Clifford Murphy Wyle Cantwell Wrythe MacDonald Mr. Merritt

Woonsocket Team Leaves Town In Atlantic League

Woonsocket Rhode Island team pulled out of a scheduled game with Portland due to lack of support and may transfer. Atlantic League President Hugh McBreen said Woonsocket players would be withdrawn pending a decision and that the team could begin next Wednesday playing out-of-town games under the Woonsocket name.

Woonsocket R. I Portland Hugh McBreen Atlantic League Boston

Boston Grays Seek Games With Strong State Teams

The Boston Grays re organized for the season and expect to meet top clubs. The roster includes Griss Burke Gardella Sharkey Massa Doyle and Foote with Al Delmont managing. He aims to arrange games with Ipswich Leominster Fitchburg Armory A A Beverly Rockport Re vere A A and Gloucester. contact 5 Charter Street.

Boston Grays Griss Burke Gardella Sharkey Massa Doyle Foote al Delmont Ipswich Leominster Fitchburg Armory A. A Beverly Rockport Revere Gloucester Albert Delmont Charter Street City

Brockton Knocks Out Fall River 7 0 in May 4 Baseball

Brockton bunched hits off Wormwood in the first and fifth innings to win 7 to 0 at Fall River. Hickman and Bannon sparked the offense with key hits, while McGovern and Sylvester contributed on offense and defense. Wormwood lasted four and two thirds innings, Coffey finished the game, and Brockton held Fall River to five on-base chances.

New England Fall River Brockton Wormwood Po.a.e A.E. Hickman Templin Bannon C.f jMes’ng’r Catran Austr Rei Don'y Solbran McK 'R Ph'ra' Hl McGow O/Gonnor Mitchell, Ss Oj Sylv St'r Ofinoner Cutting Worm Coffey Psco Hickman Caterson Donovan MehKernan McGovern McKernan Sylvester MekKernan Catterson

New Bedford Defeats Worcester 4 3 In Tight Ninth

New Bedford edges Worcester 4 to 3 after a two out winning rally. Mapped box shows runs by Moorehead Yamoreaux Barcliff La belle Russell Blackburn Peartree for Worcester and solid hitting by Harrison Peartree Owens Reynolds. Umpire Connolly called game after 1 hour 52 minutes.

New Bedford Worcester Aerk Moorehead Yamoreaux Barcliff Labelle Russell Blackburn Peartree Harrison Owens Reynolds Milley Burkett Lamoreaux Adler New England PO. E A.E . Moor Russell Li Barrows E.f Burkett, C.f Lanvrux Bradley Lord Dork Deynolds Rt P — Oy Wallace Ae Ewe Einige Tee

Detroit Edges St Louis 1–0 in Rain Shortened Game

Detroit defeated St. Louis 1 to 0 in a rain shortened six inning game. The contest ended early due to rain with Detroit taking the win.

Detroit ST. Louis

Haverhill Cubs Split Hectic Road Game

Haverhill 4 Lowell 7 as Hamilton and Perkins homer highlight the affair. Dam and Silcox worked relief, with Warner starting for Lowell and Girard handling pitching duties for Haverhill. Key plays included a Boardman stolen base and a Boardman to Barton to Collins double play.

New England Haverhill Lowell Atoft Detroit Haverhill Lowels McIntyre Fevsees Rhody Schaefer Wolfe Crawford Hiniton c Howard C.f Cobb R Pei Birdm Duff R F Oo Rossman 1B C'rtney Rf Oo. Ae Nen Ss Ab Eeeee Uniness Otter Coughlin Collins Ib Duggan Thomas Perkins McLane O'Leary Summers Girard Dy Harris Warner Dam ST. Louis Silcox Hoffman Cc Jones Williams Seeee Wallace Seeee Ferris Mee Jones eo _ Spencer Waddell Eeeseereseset Detroit C Jones Cobb Sam Mers Eowe Billet Barton Hamilton Boardman Uniac Collins Duff Cotter Shannon Anzae Lowell Girard

Early closing class entries at Buffalo and Poughkeepsie

Entries for the early closing classes at Buffalo and Poughkeepsie close Saturday May 9.

Buffalo Poughkeepsie

Smith Hit Hard by New York and Washington Today

Smith faced a strong challenge from New York and Washington forces on May 4, detailing a hard and timely hit that shaped the action. The report notes decisive moves and a pivotal moment affecting the game's flow.

Washington Smith New York

Sullivan V Ketchell Ends in 45-Round Colma Bout

Jack Sullivan seeks revenge against Stan Ketchell in a Colma California arena. The middleweight clash, to the 45 round limit, could push Ketchell toward a title challenge as Sullivan aims to fatigue his rival with a stalling strategy. Billy Roche officiates.

Jimmy Coffroth Colma Cal Stanley Ketchell Ketchell Jack Mike Sullivans K Hell Joe Thomas Sullivan Jack Twin Billy Roche

Harvard Second Team Rolls Over Somerville High

Harvard second team defeated Somerville 38 to 0 as Everts pitched and Billy Evarts caught for Harvard. The offensive onslaught overwhelmed Somerville, with Harvard’s strong battery and fielding guiding the win.

Somerville High School Harvard Crimson Everts Billy Evarts R.H.E. Flarvard S. Oe Everts and Evarts S. H Nolen Pike Scrivens Dahlen

Horse Gossip Draws Attention at Dorchester Driving Club

The article notes leaders like Dave McClarey acquiring major stables at 132nd Street and Seventh Avenue in New York. It discusses a high stakes bet in the American trotting handicap with Charley De Ryder shipping horses from California toward the Great Western circuit. It highlights the chestnut mare Alice Wilkes and lineage from Red Wilkes, plus a foal by Bingen. H Hoffman of Lyndonville sells Morgan stock to Spencer Otis of Barrington.

Hopples Dorchester Dave McClarey Speedway One Thirty-second Street Seventh Avenue New York Charley de Ryder California North Dakota Great Western Alice Wilkes Red Wilkes J. R. Shedd Charley Wilkes Bingen B&. H. Hoffman Lyndonville Hale Green Mountain Morgan Billy Root Spencer Otis Barrington

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