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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
10
Detroit and Chicago teams arrive confident for the opening game at Bennett Park forecast for 2 PM tomorrow. The park seats 18 000 to 20 000 with 10 000 circus seats installed for spectators. President Navin notes ticket demand suggests a full house for the World Series opener.
Chicago captain Frank Chance, struck in the throat after yesterday's game in New York, was treated by a throat specialist and remains hopeful to play at first base tomorrow. The Cubs and Tigers proceed with preparations at Bennett Park as guard players report minor injuries and preparations for Game One continue.
Baseball fans at the American League grounds watched the Giants versus Cubs via an electric display. The mimic diamond flashed each play in real time, impressing attendees with its simplicity and efficiency. A large crowd is expected this afternoon for the first game shown on the board.
Malden High meets Lawrence High this afternoon at Malden field in a tense local clash. Both teams seek a win to boost standings as fans expect a tight contest.
Paul H. Shannon, The Post’s baseball editor, will cover the World Series between Chicago and Detroit. The Post’s closing NL season stories were popular with fans and they will deliver the best accounts of all games this fall.
The Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers square off at Bennett Park in the season’s supreme test for 1908. A huge crowd is expected as Chicago seeks to defend its 1907 title, while Detroit aims to claim the world championship for 1909. Last year the Cubs won after a Tigers stumble, but Detroit is stronger this time and not out of the running.
Harvard lines up with Williams in the Stadium at 3 pm for a season opening hard game. Harvard seeks victory while Williams aims to repeat past odds defeating the Crimson, amid a scrimmage showing Kennard Burr and others powering the drill.
English High and Roxbury Latin played a historic practice game with no scoring as both teams show strong defenses. Highlights include Hill’s 50 yard punts for Roxbury Latin and stout lines from Wendell Connolly and the Roxbury ends Packard and Welch.
Detroit and Boston fans weigh in on who will win the world championship series. Several speakers favor Chicago Cubs led by Captain Chance, citing pitching and form, while others back Detroit and its hitting outfield and Jennings led squad though skeptical.
Gilden and Thayer of the University of Pennsylvania won the intercollegiate lawn tennis doubles championship this afternoon defeating Yale’s Holden and Bundy in straight sets.
Melrose High defeated Winchester High 5 to 0 in a hard fought afternoon game. Neither side scored in the first half as Melrose pulled away after the break with key plays from its offense. Touchdown credited to I. Winship, with 250 in attendance and officials listed as Umpire Mitchell, Referee Pierce.
The 1907 pennant race ended with Chicago narrowly edging Pittsburgh and New York for the NL title as Detroit clinched the AL lead late. Key pitchers and sluggers are set, with Chicago relying on Kling and Chance while Detroit leans on Cobb, Crawford and Schaefer to power a deciding series.
Answers to queries state that Co A L A B C share the pool equally and W P Adams Jr receives four thirds of the pool. George N H of Lewiston notes it is not scored as a hit.
Boston College makes its gridiron return after a five year absence facing Bridgewater. Coach Reilly seeks a decisive victory with about 20 players likely to dress. Park of English High will be right halfback and Captain Pierce is unavailable due to injury.
Cleveland, O Oct 9 A telegram from John T Brush of the New York club approved a post season series with Cleveland but officials decided the team had disbanded and players were scattered, making games impossible. Brush will be notified.
President Brush of the New York National club says the Sept. 23 tie with Chicago will not go to federal court for an injunction against Chicago playing Detroit in the world series. He calls the pennant technically theirs and emphasizes sportsmanship and a strong record.
In Newton on October 9 two Harvard players, H. H. Wilder and T. Briggs, advanced to the Intercollegiate Golf Association final after 36 holes of semi final play at Brae Burn Country Club. Wilder beat Yale's K. Messer 4 up 2 to play and Briggs beat Princeton's D. Roberts Jr. 7 up 6 to play.
Yale football work today showed lingering effects from the Syracuse game as scrubs driving to the Yale goal twice produced two touchdowns. Pop Corey and Brides starred on the second team while Wheaton, moved to halfback, scored twice before being sidelined after a facial injury. Holy Cross looms tomorrow.
Dartmouth varsity rests after light practice as it prepares for Tufts Medford. Coach notes likely weaker team tomorrow but Tufts expected strong. Lineup listed includes Dreyfuss Bankart Rich Brusse Tobin Shewin Elcock Daly Ryan Dodge Ingersoll Driver Brady Hawley Steward and others.
Stone School defeated Allen School 16 to 0 yesterday at Chestnut Hill in a clean football game. The line-up:
Woburn High defeated Stoneham High 5 to 2 in a fast one hour and 12 minute game at Library Park. Battery for Woburn was Sevrens and Mawn while Stoneham’s were Jenkins and Ross.
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