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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
10
The Doves itinerary to New York was spoiled by drizzle and a heavy downpour that canceled the game as scheduled. Boston manager Kelley blamed the weatherman while Dan McGann brooded over press criticism and a McGraw dispute.
Stanley Ketchell the Michigan middleweight remains the 10 to 9 favorite over Jack Twin Sullivan for their 35 round bout at Coffroth's Mission Street arena tomorrow afternoon. Both men completed final workouts and weigh-in with confidence while boxing work was pared to keep them sharp.
Fragmentary OCR shows league headers and scattered numbers in a baseball box score style with cities and rain notes, but details and results are unreadable.
The Philadelphia Nationals defeated Brooklyn 8 to 4 after a ninth inning rally. Key hits included a two base shot by Knabe and a three base hit by Osborn. McIntyre yielded two walks and four strikeouts as Brooklyn left four on base.
St. Louis beat Cincinnati 8 to 2 in the open game of the series. O'Rourke, Ganzel, and Murray had two base hits with Murray hitting a three-base shot. Coakley allowed eight hits in seven innings, while Raymond yielded one run in one inning.
On a heavy track in Jamaica Long Island Faust carried 8 8 and won the 11 16 mile King’s county handicap by a head over Light Wool in a close decisive stretch drive. The finish remained in doubt until the official numbers were posted.
Holy Cross defeated the Carlisle Indians 6 to 0 in Worcester marking the schools first meeting. Foley limited Carlisle to three hits as six Indian errors fueled the shutout while Holy Cross played flawless defense. Young Deer's leaping catch stood out with Darlow replaced by Tarbell in the eighth.
Carlisle shows promise but overacts at the plate in yesterday’s game. Today at 8 o clock expect Cy Morgan or Uncle Cyrus to pitch. Eddie McFarland plans to bat next week. Griffith’s coaching voice back in the morn. Be cautious on bases. rash coaching ruins scores. Lewiston of the Atlantic Association played in rain Thursday. Mike Donlin spoke at a New York theatre. he quipped his wife won’t let him. If a throw is wide, the infielder errs only if he had a chance to handle. Right fielder credited with muff allowing first, even if runner out at second. Beacon Club Everett seeks a 19 year old team for a game away today. J Bean 820 Main Everett. North End Unions and Chelsea Y M C A meet at the National league grounds today at 8 3 o'clock. proceeds aid Chelsea sufferers. President Dovey allows free grounds.
Vermont defeats Tufts 4 to 1 as Hall walks seven and Vermont relies on lucky hits and solid defense. Vermont had three hits and several errors while Tufts scored once. batteries Collins Burrington Hall Sullivan. umpire Thomas. Time 45m.
In Chicago on May 8 President Pulliam of the National League bans any ball player from leaving the field to question an umpire under ejectment. Umpire Hank O'Day explains the ruling. Manager Chance was benched for walking from first base to ask why Wagner was ruled safe at second on a double play attempt.
The Soakem rails at weather forecasters for spoiling baseball schedules across cities. He calls for immediate action, threatens a fans party, and hints at a serial feature announcing a new Red Sox first baseman with space limits.
Fall River won 5 to 4 over Haverhill in New England action as Girard yielded five hits in the seventh before being replaced by Barry. The late inning rally produced three runs and the final score.
Alec MacLean visits the Soakem office to joke about rain spoiling baseball games. Sam Carrick recalls May 18, 1844 as a prior nationwide postponement while Rube Wad dell is noted for breaking away to devour ice cream.
A severe storm is forecast to hit Colma California this afternoon and may reach Cambridge later tonight The system could also bring a cyclone to New York with its center near the polo grounds as the day progresses.
An expert cites Cy Young's career 728 games with 457 wins and 271 losses. The piece muses on scientists studying history and quotes Mark Twain on latitude and the equator. Tim Hurst comments on plate patience and walks. Jupiter Pluvius is nicknamed a bigger magnate than Ban Johnson or Harry Pulliam.
A verse lament describing constant interruptions and the wish for solitude and rest. The speaker complains of persistent knockings and pests, yearning for freedom to go where they please.
Classified ad seeking a new weather forecaster for Boston and vicinity. If successful, may secure work in New York and Chicago. Apply to John I. Taylor, Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass. Also notes for sale of Harvard lacrosse practice seats, a lost bundle of batting eyes, and a Bone Setter ad in Youngstown Ohio.
A terse Windy City despatch describes Frank Degelding with a trotting record of . f . v4. The phrase Highball is reported good and is misread as a drink, but refers to Degelding's performance in racing.
Tommy Burns enjoys spare time by hunting mistakes in his bank book, a curious hobby that reveals a detail about the boxing great outside the ring.
Clark Griffith's Highlanders defeated the Red Sox 3 to 0 in a day marked by poor batting and cold bleachers. George Winter pitched steady, while McGuire's hitters failed to spark any real offense as the game dragged to a quiet finish.
Manning the New York pitcher puzzled fans while George Winter struggled on a muddy field as the Highlanders toppled the Red Sox. Niles, Keeler, and Hemphill starred with timely hits and strong defense. Boston’s only chance faded with late rallies and a shutout bid that never materialized.
Grounder from short to first retires batter as 6-3. F9 denotes a fly to right field. Base progress shown in squares with bh base hit sh stolen base sacrifice hit etc. K indicates strikeout P hit by pitch B base on balls pb passed ball np wild pitch E error and run.
Sports card previews list matchups including New York versus Boston and Detroit versus Cleveland with no scores or results.
Washington won 3 to 2 over Philadelphia in a closely fought game. A triple steal by Ganley Altizer and Freeman highlighted the contest with Ganley scoring the crucial run.
The newly organized Fore River base ball team will play the Grovelands of Mattapan today at the Fore River grounds in Quincy Point.
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