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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1906
Page
4
The Chicago Americans defeat the Nationals in the sixth game to claim the championship. Donohue's run scoring hit seals the victory as White and Donohue lead the offense and fans erupt in celebration. Comiskey and executive figures acknowledge the win while the crowd cheers for the entire White Sox squad.
The White Sox win the World Series defeating the Cubs 4 to 3 in a dramatic game at Soldiers Field. Jiggs Donohue superbly fields first base and Roche, Hahn, Isbell, and Davis provide timely hits for Chicago’s foe as the crowd of about 60 000 sees the underdogs claim the title.
Notes from the game describe Sox players receiving $1800 more each for a win over the Cubs, who refused to cut the winnings. The victory fuels Boston fans’ optimism and the belief the Cubs boast too highly. Pat Doigherty flashed old form with a bunt along the first-base line.
Boston fans debating the Goldfield Labor Day bout as film reels spark disagreement over who actually dominated the fight. Referee Siler and the final knockout are questioned as observers in Chicago Cincinnati and New York support the films showing Nelson as aggressor and deny foul play.
The Sox triumphed on their home grounds, achieving a first in the series as they beat Chance in a rapid, decisive dash.
The Carruth and Chelsea teams share the top with 12 wins and 8 losses each as Casino and Everett chase one game behind. Williams of Carruth tops individual averages, nearing 101.
Carruth tops the City league with nine wins and no losses after three weeks. Somerset trails two games back, with Boyliston and McCarthy tied for third a game behind. Beatty of Somerset has the highest individual average at just over 105 in nine games.
In St Louis Mo on October 14 the St Louis Nationals defeated the local Americans 1 to 0 in the opening game of the final double header The second game ended in a five inning tie The series record shows Americans four wins Nationals one and three ties A foot race between Niles of the Americans and Burvh of the Nationals was won by Niles
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