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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
8
In Washington D C the Senators blanked the Boston Red Sox 6 to 0. Smith dominated on the mound allowing four hits while Cicotte faltered early and was lifted after four innings as Washington built a large lead and held on.
The annual Labor Day regatta on the Charles promises a strong program with about 11 events. Riverside Boat Club of Cambridge leads entries in nearly all events and the eight-oared crew trains under George Faulkner. The juniors feature Tom Keenan and the Riverside junior four with Ryan and Dwyer among others.
Harding A. A. arranges two sunlit games at Paul Revere Park for Labor Day. In the morning the Revere Independents face Harding A. A. and in the afternoon the Revere A. A. meets the morning winner.
In a baseball schedule note the first game of a double header is the regularly scheduled contest while the second game becomes the postponed game. This convention clarifies which game carries the official status when both are played on the same day.
St Louis defeats Chicago 5 to 4 in ten innings after a 4 0 lead, Beebe and How ard misplay a fly ball allowing three bases. Murray triples in the tenth and scores on Delehanty’s hit to center as Beebe retires the final batters.
Subscribers who have not yet received veteran pitcher souvenirs should mail full name and address to Paul H. Shannon, Baseball Editor, to share in the Post promised surprise.
Philadelphia wins both games of a doubleheader against Brooklyn. Bransfield doubled with the bases loaded in the first game. In the second game Philadelphia hitters ousted Wilhelm while Pastorius and Sparks kept Brooklyn from scoring at key moments.
Pittsburgh won both games of a Sept 1 doubleheader over Cincinnati due to strong hitting and Cincinnati's fielding errors. Key plays included Maddox and Gibson two-base hits, Mowrey and Wagner three-base hits, Clarke homer, and multiple sacrifices. Volz and Coakley each pitched, with Maddox also toed the mound. final score details show Pittsburgh ahead in the opener and a second game win.
Chicago defeated St. Louis 13 to 3 in the second game of the series. Graham allowed three hits until the seventh inning, then Anderson and Davis singled. An error by Ferris and hits by Tannehill and Smith led to a big eighth inning before Bailey and Criss finished.
The Gentlemen's Driving Club schedules a matinee at Readville this afternoon with classes from A to E. Entries include trotting and pacing performers such as Baroness Huguenot, Kim, Lucie Dare, Cora Wilkes, Va-Za-Ka, Lexington, and Mary Glenor among others led by owners F. G. Hall, Arnold Lawson, Charles Sanders, and L. R. Peck.
At midnight in Richmond Virginia a crowd of masked men bound Umpire Woods and marched him to the railroad station forcing him onto a 1am train out of town. They declared they had no use for his decisions.
Charley Basle, famed for driving H L Bowden's Flying Dutchman, will pilot one Knox racer in the 250 mile Labor Day road race at Lowell. He practiced on the course and predicted a fast pace as Robertson of Fiat vowed victory at a six minute clip. The Simplex car with Frank L Lescault arrived and sped through Lowell to amid heavy traffic.
A balloon believed to be the Chicago entry in the Columbus to Buffalo race landed near Devil's Hole. Four occupants were injured and a rescue party is aiding the injured in Buffalo, New York.
In Worcester on September 1 Brockton beat Worcester 7 to 2. The contest featured unsteady play from both sides with Brockton gathering an early lead and Worcester unable to recover.
Lawrence batted for Labelle in the ninth as Flynn and teammates drove in runs. Connaughton Ort Gardner produced two-base hits while Flynn hit a three bagger and Harter homered. Flynn stole eight bases and the team left eight runners on base in a 9 to 5 loss with Eason and Labelle pitchers issuing walks.
Bits report Sam Crawford leads the American League with seven home runs before a Sunday injury. Bobby Lumley nearly led the National League last season before breaking his leg, while other players face trades, suspensions, or retirement. Moore sells to Philadelphia Nationals. Mathewson praises Al Bridwell. McQuillen shines. McGinnity targeted. Townsend leaves St Louis Star-Chronicle for New York. Sheehan and Maloney likely to be released by Brooklyn.
Haverhill defeats New Bedford 9 to 0 in a one sided game. Pitcher Girard allowed seven hits while Murray gave six walks. Key hits included Courtney and McInnis with multiple two base hits and Reilly stealing bases for Haverhill.
A crowded NBA slate features Boston at Washington, Philadelphia at New York, Chicago at St. Louis, and Cleveland at Detroit as teams chase momentum.
Detroit fills the bases in the first inning and capitalizes on a Cleveland error for a lone run. Joss and Winter deliver strong pitching and fielding with Cobb, Birmingham, and Perring contributing key moments. Cleveland strands multiple early threats as Detroit holds on for a 1-0 decision.
Gil Nicholls of the Tedesco Golf Club Massachusetts won the professional tournament at Van Cortlandt Park New York with a 294 total. He shot 68 for the final 18 holes breaking his own 69 record set here last year.
New Haven defeated Hartford in a New Haven game. Meriden saw New Britain win 10 to 4 in the first game and 7 to 3 in the second. Holyoke beat Bridgeport 4 to 3 at Holyoke.
Buffalo shut out Providence 4 to 0. Montreal beat Baltimore 2 to 1. Rochester beat Jersey City 2 to 0. Toronto edged Newark 6 to 4.
Effective today excursions from Boston to Dominion Atlantic and Halifax and South Western railways are valid with return tickets good for 30 days and stopovers. Round trip rates add 50 cents to the one way unlimited fare with low prices to Halifax Kentville Bridgewater Digby Yarmouth and other points. For information tickets and staterooms contact the city office 228 Washington street or Long wharf Boston or write to F Masters Northeastern Superintendent Long wharf Boston.
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