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Boston faces Brooklyn. New York meets Philadelphia. Chicago plays Cincinnati. Pittsburg visits St Louis in two games.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
10
Standings Shuffle Across The League Races
New York leads Pittsburg and Chicago by 2 games, while Pittsburg and Chicago tie. Philadelphia sits 15 games back, leading Cincinnati by 8 games. Cincinnati leads Boston by 8 games, Boston ahead of Brooklyn by 12 games, and Brooklyn trails St. Louis by a further margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Incinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Covaleskie Shuts Giants In Double Header Setback
Philadelphia reports show Covaleskie, a young Quaker pitching recruit, again hurling strongly to slow down Donlin and his Giants in a doubleheader. His effective twirling kept the Giants from sweeping both games this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Covaleskie
Giants
Pole
Donlin
Giants Edge Quakers After Magee's Odd Fielding Play
The Giants win the opener as Corridon is knocked out early. Magee commits a bizarre misplay allowing a crucial run. Mathewson falters but Wiltse blows up and McGinnity finishes as the Phillies outslug the Giants in the second game. The Quakers' batting punishes weak defense and poor fielding, while Giants fans from New York watch as the pennant chase tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
William Sherwood Magee
Corridon
Quakers
Mathewson
Magee
Christy Mathewson
Bridwell
Donlin
Mcormick
Seymour
McCormick
Needham
Barry
Wiltse
Iron Man McGinnity
Billy Murray
Phillies
New York
Tenney
Herseg
Klem
Pdonlin
Richie
Philadelphia
Uants
Dovlin
Devlin
Bransfield
Shean
Matthewson
Grant
Knabe
Titus
Osborne
Jacklitseh
Dooin
Covaleski
McGinnity
Cubs Come Back Cincinnati Defeat Reds
Chicago defeated Cincinnati today as the Reds fielding woes helped the visitors score. Reulbach held Cincinnati to two hits, both by Egan, in a game played Oct. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Reulbach
Egan
Sheckard
Evers
Schulte
R. F
Chance
Howard
Hofman
Tinker
Kling
Selsveecsaacas
AB. R F
Ag E Egan
Paskert
C. F
Lobert
Bescher
F . Sehen
Hoblitzel
Ib Ee
Mowrey
Schlel
Gu Spade
Ashe
Spade
Schlei
Owen and
Rigler
Mahan Signs With Maine University of Maine Names Boston Director
John F. Mahan of Boston is elected director of physical training at the University of Maine and will begin immediately. A famed Boston athletic coach and sprinter, Mahan has directed programs at Dartmouth MIT Harvard and Georgia and will also study at Maine Law School while serving as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Mahan
Boston
University of Maine
Mahan
Greater Boston
Middle West
Thas
University of Maine Law School
Horace Greeley
Johnny” Mahan
University of Georgia
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
Harvard Summer School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harvard Freshmen Rally and Varsity Scrimmage Highlight Day
Harvard's Haughton led a 15 minute varsity scrimmage on Soldiers Field as the second team held the favored squad scoreless. Bob Brown impressed at end while newcomers Dug Crocker and others joined practice and the freshman mass meeting urged loyalty and effort for a stronger team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Soldiers Field
Forscheimer
Gil Browne
Sprague
Hoar
Bowdoin
Crowley
Burr
Harding
Bob Brown
Andover
Brown
Yale
Haughton
Harry Kersberg
McCarthy and McIntyre Clash in Brooklyn Narrow Win
Donovanites win 2 1 over Boston at Washington Park Brooklyn with a ninth inning rally. Burch singles and Hummel sacrifices setting up Hannifan who scores on Lumley error and McCarthy walk. Boston outhits but Brooklyn flawless in late defense to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McCarthy
McIntyre
Washington Park
Brooklyn
Boston
Burch
Graham
Browne
Bates
Sheehan
Hannifan
Lumley
Dahlen
Becker
Keystone Station
Hummel
Esgec
Eaves
Dunn
Hummell
Jordan
McMillan
Hilt
McIintyre
Emslle
AB KE
Catterson
Bureh
F 'Hummell
Totmls Cigs
Mts
AB Becker
Gs Ags
C. F
Stem
Sweeney
Enee Graham
C . Eenee
Ereva Eerens
Dartmouth Blue Streak Hits End Of Freshman Prospects
Dartmouth coaches scramble after a secret practice to fix yesterday's loss to Vermont. Captain Kennedy sprained an ankle and Schildmiller injured shoulder. both may miss the Williams game on Oct 17. Freshmen may fill gaps as the squad reduces to 50. In Boston, Daniel A Barry signs with the New York Yankees for two years, finishing this season with the club and joining spring practice in the South next year. Barry, a noted first baseman, grew up in Boston and rose through local teams before college play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dug Crocker
Dick Hall
Nate Hall
Clare Beeman
Jim Long
Comstock
Funegs
Varsity
Harvard
Lower
Massachusetts Hall
Burr
Crimson
Hanover
N. H
Vermont
Kennedy
Williams
Schildmiller
Bleock
Daniel A. Barry
Boston
Barry
Arthur Irwin
Yankees
Dan
Eags
Assumption Grammar School
Playfair
Barry With Highlanders A Notable Baseball Prospect
Barry, a three time amateur state champion, attended Boston College High School and starred at first base on the All-Inter scholastic team. A left handed batter and thrower, he played for semi pro squads including Rockport this season and works as a compositor at the Boston Post. His performance in New York City compositor games drew New York team owners' attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College High School
Boston College High
Rockport Nine
Barry
Boston Post
New York
The Eel Wins Free For All on Columbus Track
The Eel defeated Hedgewood Bay in straight heats as a free for all pacer on the Columbus Grand Circuit track. Wind hindered quarters two and three. Czarvena tied a season best for 2 year olds in the horse review futurity with 9151-4, while Uhlan outpaced Locust Jack in heat two. The B and B $10,000 stake for 2:12 trotters is set for Friday with Spanish Queen the favorite.
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Columbus, O
Columbus Grand Circuit
Hedgewood Bay
Czarvena
Athletics Clinch 5-2 Victory Over Boston in Farewell Series
Philadelphia Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 5 to 2 at Columbia Park in the farewell series. Morgan opposed Plank with Morgan shaky early but settled to hold Boston. Cravath Wagner and Oldring produced key hits as Philadelphia scored three in the first and added two in the eighth, despite a light crowd of about 3,67.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Athletics
Columbia Park
Boston
Quakers
New York
Phillies
Giants
Morgan
Plank
Nichols
Strunk
Baker
Murphy
Lord
Davis
Cravath
Wagner
Stahl
Oldring
Donahue
R. PO
Ne Nichols
O Strunk
Eve Eeeneeer
Barry
Lapp
Ay McConnell
Lord, Speaker
Hoey
Donohue
E Morgan
Philadelphia Ovens
McConnell
Morpiecher
Wildgan
Evans
Highlanders Edge Senators In Close Game
New York defeated Washington 2 1 in a tight game as Chesbro out pitched Johnson. New York’s new players impressed, Cree made a running catch, and Washington faltered between the station and ball grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Chesbro
Johnson
Cree
Washingtons
New Yorks
Shipke
Gardner
Clymer
Mcllveen
Moriarity
O'Rourke
Kleinow
Nurst
A. E ' Milan
E. F
Ganley
Boston at Philadelphia and Other NBA Matches
Matchups listed include Boston against Philadelphia, Washington versus New York, St. Louis at Detroit, and Chicago visiting Cleveland in a set of scheduled games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
Howe
NEW York
Washington American League
Il. P.C
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago Ee Ee
St Louis Coer
Hiladelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Williams & Walker Co Field Day At American League Grounds
Williams and Walker Co held a big field day at the American League grounds with baseball and track events. The Right Church nine lost to Bon Bon Buddies 1 to 0. Bert Williams won the 50 yard fat men’s race in 7.15 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams and Walker Company
Bert Williams
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