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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
10
Boston Americans blank Chicago 5 0 with CY Morgan pitching a clean game. Hoffman's third inning homer highlighted the offense as New York describes a traditional scorecard showing position numbers and common abbreviations for outs, hits, and errors.
The card lists two upcoming basketball games with Beaton at New York and Philadelphia at Washington. The entries note matchups, locations, and teams involved. No further context is provided.
In a low scoring game Boston Americans beat the St Louis Browns 1-0 as Cy Morgan shut down his former team. Niles mishandled a grounder, Congalton singled, and Parent scored on an infield out. Howell pitched well for St Louis amid limited hits.
At Brighton Beach Uncle, racing as the 11 to 5 favorite, captured the Triumph stakes for 2 year olds over one mile in 1 39 2 5. He overtook pace setter Alfred Noble and Spooner early in the stretch and edged Spooner by a head, with Meelick third.
Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 4 to 0 tonight on home ground. Dygert held the visitors scoreless while Clarkson delivered timely hits for the Phillies. To win the pennant Philadelphia must sweep Washington in four games as Detroit loses twice to St. Louis.
Twelve thousand spectators at the Vermont State fairgrounds saw Judex the bay gelding by Redwood lower the track record to 2 11 3 4 in the second heat of the free for all race and tie Major Brino in 2 12 in the fourth heat. Russell Gratton won the 2 24 pace left over from yesterday, and Tobin and Dena won the 2 14 pace and 2 21 trot respectively in straight heats.
Bates College faculty grants permission for students to organize a varsity basketball team after five years of opposition. Students begin arranging the season's work in Brunswick.
The article notes boxing interest rising in New Jersey and South Boston as clubs form for bouts and open competitions. It highlights fighters like Dave Deshler, O'Brien, Mahan, Ryan, and local entrants from Cambridge, Lynn, Chelsea, and Beverly with plans for city shows and a Greenwich, Connecticut club. It mentions prospects of New York clubs facing police pressure and recalls historic bouts involving James J. Corbett.
Detroit defeated Washington with a decisive 3 to 0 showing at American League Park. Cobb injured a leg on the play while Donovan eased after securing the win. Kay led Washington with three singles as O Leary added a double and two singles. After the game, Washington heads to St Louis for a weekend doubleheader to close the season.
Promoter Jack Gleason matched Young Ketchel and Joe Thomas for a return bout at a San Francisco baseball park on Thanksgiving Day. They will weigh 145 pounds with a four hour weigh in before the contest. Rounds not specified. referee to be chosen days before.
A recap of fall baseball chatter includes Tigers’ gameness admired, Detroit dominance praised by Boston fans, Connies Mack and O Loughlin feuds, and Coltish talk on Keeler and McLean. Donovan pitched 143 balls in a Detroit Philadelphia game with Plank, Hartsel, and Nicholls.
National schedule lists Brooklyn at Boston New York at Philadelphia Chicago at St Louis with four marquee city pairings to open the week.
A brief listing mentions teams trailing Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Brooklyn and Cincinnati while leading St. Louis in the standings. It reads like a snapshot of early season positioning with no specific dates or results provided.
In the season finale at Pittsburg Philadelphia beat Pittsburg after a tight contest. Knabe reached third on a fumbled play by Anderson on Knabe's game winning single in the ninth, followed by Titus driving in the go ahead run with a long fly to Anderson. Score:
Washington Oct. 3 It developed tonight that the injury to Ty Cobb of the Detroits who retired from the game with Washington today in the eighth inning as the result of sliding into second base in the sixth will not keep him out of the games at St. Louis Cobb reopened an old wound on his leg causing him considerable pain and Manager Jennings taking him out to protect the injured limb.
Today's Brockton Fair track and field program features a top rated field with New York and local stars. Entries include Taylor, Melvin Sheppard, Wesley Coe, Bill Eaton, Gidney, Frank Sheehan and other top performers, all set to compete for high honors.
Roland Barrows known as Duke Barrows of Westbrook Maine signed with New Bedford in the New England league. The 20 year old left handed outfielder led the Maine league in batting this season with a .331 average.
The column riffs on baseball figures and teams with playful barbs about Detroit Philadelphia Pittburgh and others. It lampoons managers players and events while peppering nicknames and inside jokes typical of a lively sports page column.
Frank West a 48 year old Bristol resident wandered into the Front and Masters Streets station in Philadelphia on October 3 claiming to be Connie Mack. He had attended three days of Athletics games and roamed the doorway waving for the team to win the championship before being restrained by two police reserves.
Champion shot putter Ralph Rose has injured his wrist during a record attempt in Kansas City. The accident may prevent him from competing for a long period as he sought to break the 49 ft 7⅝ in mark for the 16 pound weight.
Johnny Oliver Murphy’s manager has not posted the $250 forfeit with the Indianapolis Club for the October 16 fight with Packie McFarland. Oliver seeks a real bout without police interference and the match may not happen. McFarland may face Kid Herman in a 15 round matchup soon.
Cincinnati announces spring training will be held at St Augustine Florida using the YMCA grounds. The Reds plan to depart for the training site in March with arrangements completed for early sessions.
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