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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
9
In Detroit's 4 to 2 loss to Boston, weak hitting and three late miscues doomed the Tigers. Crawford delivered a timely three bagger and Cicotte shut the door with strong defense as Boston edged ahead late, while Wagner and Carrigan sparked the visitors’ offense.
Cleveland pitcher Joss drove in Hinchman with a third inning triple and led the visitors to a 2 0 victory over New York. Stovall doubled for another run in the eighth, aided by Lajoie’s sacrifice and Bemis’s single.
Cincinnati defeats Boston 4 to 2 in the second game of the series as Lindaman Ferguson and Coakley toil. Huggins Ganzel McLean Kane spark the Reds with timely hits while Kelley and McGann clash on field and in the dugout.
St Louis defeated Washington 6 to 3 in a two slugging game, playing error free while Washington committed four costly misplays.
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 8 to 3 in a nine inning game. Plank held the visitors scoreless until late while Owen and Altrock allowed runs. Chicago fielding errors contributed. H. Davis Coombs Plank and Sullivan had key hits, with Nichols and Anderson stealing bases. Time 27h 12m. Umpires Connolly and Egan.
Open date May 30 for the Queen Quality A A team wants to meet any strong semi professional team from New England. Contact W. F. Reddish care T G Plant Company Tel 200 Jamaica for arrangements.
In Cincinnati on May 12, the Reds led 3 to 1 in the sixth when the Doves executed a bold bunt and hit and run. Browne started with a perfect bunt, Beaumont lined a single through a void, and Clarence advanced to second as Hulswitz covered second. Dan McGann then drove in Andy with a single to right, producing a two run rally and a sharp display of inside baseball.
Boston Interscholastic Rowing Association caps captains and managers meeting at the B A A club to schedule the Schoolboy Regatta 10 on June 24. Races start 3 pm prelims and 4 pm finals with a Cambridge side start and judges to be selected by Wardwell.
The Daily notes a playful claim of copyright on the season’s first mosquito bite and mocks copyright enforcement. It also suggests inviting the American colony of pugs abroad to return home, and aside jokes answer reader queries about railroad cars and late game pitches.
A collage of humorous notes on baseball figures and local scene humor. Mentions Mr. Jennings, Old Glory hole, Red Sox, John Harvard, Silk O Loughlin, Napoleon, Tyrus Cobb, Dutch Schaefer, retail grocers, and bargain pants sale with $4 trousers marked at $1.98.
Bits of baseball talk previewing Mullin for Detroit and Morgan or Tannehill for Boston. O Loughlin umpired well and challenged Cobb, Cobb argued with Cy Morgan, while Gloucester and Collins show a .24 average by May 6. Carrigan and Corner shine for the Doves, and Tannehill’s return excites the Red Sox.
Dr Edwards of the Boston Nationals writes a noted treatise on why coins should not be pared with a safety razor. Bill Sweeney is credited as the Parmesan cheese inventor. Revere residents seek an aeronaut for Memorial Day balloon ascent. Joe Kelley may lend Pat Flaherty.
The Red Onions of Charlestown declare themselves the state’s strongest team, challenging rivals as lines draw near to dispute the claim. Local chatter centers on who will prove superior on the field.
A playful note about Sam Crawford of Detroit who dislikes pajamas, joking that he views them as a Mexican dish. The remark blends local personality humor with light cultural quip in a casual city column tone.
Mrs E E Teape and her daughter Mrs Vera Mac Kelvie of Idaho departed Portland at noon for an automobile journey to Portland Oregon for their health. They will travel only during the day and go unaccompanied.
Boston College High School disbands its baseball team and cancels the remainder of its schedule. Some players fell below academic standards and are not allowed to continue on the diamond. The manager notes those restricted players are among the best material on the squad.
New York defeated Pittsburg 8 to 2 in a National League contest at Pittsburg Penn. Maddox walked four times in the fourth inning and New York added three runs. Young was substituted in the game.
St Louis takes the second game of the series at Brooklyn. Bergen subbed for Bergen in the eighth, McIntyre pitched seven innings with 10 hits allowed. Lush struck out five for Brooklyn while McIntyre fanned one St Louis batter. Sacrifices by Sheehan and Lush,.
On May 30 the Revere Yacht Club hosts a day of aquatic events near the club. The program includes boat races tub races log races and swimming with all tub and swimming races open to the crews of Revere and Winthrop.
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