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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1908

Page

8

Donovans Mighty Pitch Halts White Sox Rally

Detroit pitcher Bill Donovan stifled the White Sox as five first inning runs and strong defense sealed a 7 to 0 victory at South Side Park. Ty Cobb powered Detroit with a three base hit and Crawford added a two base hit as Donovan dominated Sox bats.

Chicago Wild Bill Donovan Detroit Tigers White Sox Tigers White Walsh Frank Smith Donovan Detroit South Side Park Crawford Ty Cobb Bill Donovan Sox Hahn R. F F Jones C. F Estes Isbell Dougherty Davis Parent Sullivan Tannehill Cobb Smith Sheridan and Connolly

Philadelphia at Boston two-game series noted

The schedule lists a two game series between Philadelphia and Boston, followed by a two game set between New York and Washington.

McBride Clymer and Vreeman Turn Double Play

Washington and Philadelphia game notes show McBride Clymer and Vreeman turning a double play. Copyright line details include nine strikeouts by Hughes and six by Vickers with a 30 minute time and an Evans umpire.

McBride Strunk Clymer Vreeman Washington Philadelphia Hughes Vickers Tlvans

Pittsburg Pirates Face Uncertain Pennant Tie

Barney Dreyfuss, president of the Pittsburg club, said the team is disbanded for the season after Chicago’s Sunday night victory ended any pennant hopes. He offered no plan for reassembling, noting uncertainty about tomorrow’s results and expressing surprise at the current standings.

Pittsburg Penn Chicago Fred Clarke Kansas Barney Dreyfuss

Amateur Night at the Armory II delivers hot boxing

A big crowd watched 18 bouts at the Armory A A. Henry Hall of Cambridge defeated Jeff Madden in a three round feature, while Max Landry upset John Noble in 115 pounds. Ed Shevlin edged Joe Murphy after an extra round, and Dan Sanders stopped Joe Burchell in a dramatic 135-pound final.

Armory A. A Henry Hall Cambridge Jeff Madden South Boston Madden Hall Max Landry John Noble Noble Max Landry Lill Ed Shevlin Joe Murphy Shevlin Murphy Joe Trainor William Roche Max Baker Eddie Daniels Dan Sanders Joe Burchell Sanders Burchell

Seven Dartmouth Men On Hospital List

Hanover N H Oct 6 The practice at Hanover this afternoon was unsatisfactory due to fumbling. Hawley was injured increasing the hospital list to seven first string men. Rich was in uniform but unable to work Pevear filled right tackle for R Bankart Robbins moved to Richs right guard and Greenwood shifted from end to left halfback Bankart and Fl cock played at right and left ends respectively

Hanover N. H Hawley Rich Togs Pevear R. Bankart Robbins Greenwood Bankart Flcock

Crockett Accepts Challenge to Ferguson Swimming Race

W B Crockett replies to John H Ferguson challenging him to a race. Crockett names options of one half mile within 20 days or one mile or longer next season and offers to match Ferguson’s deposit to ensure seriousness.

Post John H. Ferguson Ferguson W. BE. Crockett

Red Sox and Highlanders Swatfest at Stantington Avenue

Boston won 11 to 3 over New York, with McMahon excellent on the mound for the Red Sox while O Connor struggled for the Highlanders. The game featured wild pitches and erratic fielding, multiple hits, and key moments including a late surge by Boston in the eighth inning.

Highlanders Stantington Avenue Red Sox Boston Cub New York Andy O’connor Roxbury O'Connor McMahon Holy Cross Woburn Donovan Pat Donahue Sweeney Stahl Wilson Cree Gardner LaPorte Jake Stahl McConnell Lord Cravath Speaker Niles AB. R E. McConnell Aker Civisides Wagner Donahue AB R Moriarty O'Rourke Eeaee Blair F Nee Mitt Boston Scie Jij McConnell Bog Ee Loke Ieee Keene Alates el Ereyerey Ajijojaiy YORK Gardner Fc Roe Lee Shite Blair Eae Sweeney Pe Wilson Pe OyoOyo

Yale Players Golf Champs Defeat Harvard On Brae Burn

Yale won the intercollegiate golf team championship over Harvard at Brae Burn C. C. 14 to 9 after morning play led 9 to 6. Nassau scoring gave points for front and back nine and the match. Afternoon four somes added five Yale points to three for Harvard.

Yale Harvard Brae Burn C. C Nassau Wilder van Wieck Wilder da de Brie W. S. Morgan Lanigan A. Sweeny J. W. Coe Pacecan

Jennings Says Tigers Will Win World's Series

Detroit Tigers clinch back to back championships after a hard fought series against the White Sox. Manager Hugh Jennings hails Bill Donovan for a superb pitching effort and predicts another World Series victory against either the Cubs or Giants.

Jennings Tigers Chicago Detroit Sox Cubs Giants Bill Donovan Hugh Jennings Detroits

Quakers Trim the Superbats in Philadelphia Victory

Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 9 to 0 as the home team struck the ball hard and Brooklyn fielded poorly. Two-base hits by Jordan Knabe Titus and Bransfield, Bransfield and Doolin executed double plays, Ritchie allowed 8 walks, and Krueger pitched 2 innings for Brooklyn while Bell faced 9. Time 1h 42m with Lanigan umpiring.

O’connor Ob Wagner Lord Laporte Stahl Wagner Donovan McMahon Niles Cravath Hurst Philadelphia Brooklyn Krueger Brooko Sc Jordan Knabe Titus Brangsfield Johnson Magee Bell Bureh Bransfield Philadelphia AB. R. Bil Grant Pransfield Ib Tolinson Doolin Kitehie Sas Vere Catterson Bureb Hummel Lumley Seas

Gossip of the Boxers in New York Boxing Scene

New York boxing chatter centers on Joe Gans under Al Herford with a six round non decision bout against Tommy Murphy at Buckley’s club Polo A A C 25. Buckley to referee himself amid past crooked ties. Quill trains with Dave Deshler for his Brockton bout with Willie Fitzgerald next Tuesday at the Armory. Packey McFarland vs Leach Cross slated for Oct 21 in New York. Battling Hurley to meet Kid Sullivan as Kid Goodman boxes Bert Keyes. Jim Barry injures left hand and sidelined for months in Los Angeles.

New York Joe Gans al Herford Herford Glans Tommy Murphy Jim Buckley New Polo A. A Buckley George Siler Gans Terry McGovern Chicago Siler Tommy Quill Willie Fitzgerald Armory Athletic Association Dave Deshler Cambridge Quill Fighting Harp Brockton Fitzgerald Stafford Packey McFarland Leach Cross Battling Hurley Kid Sullivan Washington Youight Kid Goodman Bert Keyes Fairmont A. C Boston Jim Barry Battling Johnson Los Angeles

National League Upheld Tie In New York Chicago Game

The NL committee affirmed the umpires call and declared the Sept 23 game a tie to be replayed at a date agreed by New York and Chicago in New York. A loss or win affects pennant races and could trigger a three way tie with Pittsburgh, delaying the world series.

Messrs. Herrmann Cincinnati Ebbets Brooklyn Davey Boston New York Chicago Cubs Doves Pittsburg

Giants March On At Doves Expense

At Polo Grounds in New York on October 6 the Giants built a lead but a costly error in the sixth sparked the Doves to rally. A later inning saw a burst of lucky hits that produced three runs and sealed the outcome for the Giants despite Ferguson’s early bid at revenge.

Polo Grounds New York Cecil Ferguson Giants

Newton High Grounds Dedham In 2 0 Football Victory

Newton High School defeated Dedham High 2 to 0 at Newton in a game marked by sensational plays and long runs. Donahue and O Neil opened with a 3 play touchdown drive, Gallagher broke a 65 yard run for another score, and Allen and Loomis drove late for Dedham but Newton held firm until the final whistle.

Newton Newton High Dedham High Donahue O'Neil Cheney Gallagher Dedham Allen Loomis Newton H.S. Dedham Barrows Sprague J. Pendosa Cheney Pratt Marshall Bickenell No. R. T Brown Lynch Stevens R Denton Wwerwol Cris Philips Tayior Rice Gaseseneess Lemas van Barbour Q. B Garnett Pheihnit Des H. B Harris O'Neil Shaughnessy Bas Spasses Ee G. McWarland Newton H Dedham H O’neil van Tassel James E. O'Connell A. J. Woodlock Merrill, Cheney Wood Stevens

Miss Sears Defeated by Mrs Barger-Wallach in Open Tennis

Spirited play resumes at Longwood yesterday in the ladies open tournament. Mrs Barger-Wallach took two sets from Miss Eleanora Sears in the singles. Mrs Strauss beat Miss Harrington in three sets, and Mrs Burgess defeated Mrs Pierce before Thorndike advanced by default. The Sears Curtiss pair then dropped a three-set doubles to the Thayers. Matches continue today.

Longwood Barger-Wallach Eleanora Sears Boston Miss Thorndike Miss Sears Miss Curtiss Thayer

Giants Triumph Over Giants Spoil McGraw Pennant Bid

New York Giants defeated the Boston Doves 4 to 1 as Ferguson and McGann lead a veteran attack. Wiltse and Bowerman spark New York fielding while Dahlen and Becker misplay outfield duties. A second-inning spark from Bridwell and a late rally by the Doves fail to overturn the Giants.

Ferguson McGann Bowerman McGraw New York Boston Giants Dan McGann Gothamites Hannifan Dahlen Browne Wiltse Becker Doves Matthewson Tenney Seymour Donlin Bridwell Bill Pridwell Ma Run Herzog Bates Sweeney Mike Donlin Bersoe McCormick Devlin C. F Bresnahan PO Becker R. F Bil. Bates Nee Tener Swee Johnstone and Klem

Boston at New York and Brooklyn at Philadelphia

Boston faces New York and Brooklyn meets Philadelphia in national sports pairings. Matchups set for upcoming date with title implications.

New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn

Slugging Giants Rally Fails To Win On Bad Infield Play

The baseball narrative describes Giants misplays and strong dashes by Herzog, Ferguson, and Seymour. A fumbled handoff allowed a costly run, followed by defensive miscues and sharp catches as the Doves stifled further scoring in the eighth inning.

State Employees Bowling Team Meeting for Club Formation

An invitation asks all state employees to attend a meeting at the Grand Army Headquarters State House on Thursday evening October 8 at 7 30 to form a bowling club. The organizers aim to spark broad interest, believing the effort will succeed.

Grand Army State House

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