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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1906
Page
8
New York's McGraw champions swept a doubleheader from Connie Mack's Athletics at the Polo Grounds before about 6200 fans. The Highlanders won 4–0 and 3–2 as Mathewson shut down Tenney's lineup in the opener, with orderly defense backing his strong pitching.
The Pittsburgs defeated St Louis in the morning game scoring two runs in the second inning on an error by Crawford and two hits. Murray hit a three-bagger for St Louis and Marshall drove in a run with a high fly. Both pitchers pitched well with Philippe receiving better support.
Chicago won two games from Cincinnati this afternoon. Only one Cincinnati batter reached second base in the first game. In the second game Cincinnati ran bases poorly, invalidating several long hits and the game was limited to seven innings by agreement.
Fifteen hand engines competed in Nashua New Hampshire as veteran firemen muster General Butler of Lowell claimed first with 259 feet 6.5 inches City of Lawrence took second at 256 feet 8.5 inches Manchester Veteran Fire Association finished third with 256 feet 1.5 inches Gardiner No 4 of Gardiner Massachusetts placed fourth at 251 feet 11 inches Tubs from Amesbury Pepperer Chelsea Nashua and Goffstown also competed
The Washingtons and the Bostons split a two game American League Park double header. Boston won the forenoon 3 to 1 with Cy Young and Falkenberg on the mound. Washington captured the afternoon 6 to 3 behind Case Patten. Attendance exceeded 14 000 and errors dominated both games.
Cleveland defeated Chicago 10 to 3 as Flick piled three extra base hits and Lajoie faced the end of a sand incident. Owen started for Chicago and was chased after four runs, while Hess earned his first win over the Americans. Chicago costly errors helped the winners and Donahue worked long for Detroit in a separate line.
St Louis won both games in Detroit by 5 to 2 and 5 to 0. Detroit errors cost them in Game 1 as St Louis pulled ahead late. Game 2 featured a pitching duel until Mullin fatigued in the ninth and gave up decisive runs.
Two games today at 2 PM as Clark Griffith aims to take two from Chick Stahl with Dineen and Tannehill set to pitch for Boston. Chelsea Emeralds beat Criterions 2 to 1 then North End Unions 6 to 3, while Boston fans hear about umpiring and pennant chances amid league travel plans.
Milwaukee Mayor Becker known as the Kid Mayor spent Sunday aboard John W. Gates yacht in New York Harbor. Gates bet 10000 dollars Becker cannot beat his 50 hour Milwaukee to New York auto record with a five horsepower Pepe Toledo. Becker starts back at midnight after a non tuned trip and plans to win the bet, with receptions lined along the route.
New York wins two games from Philadelphia to seize league leadership as Chicago loses in Cleveland. First game ends 4 3 with Elberfeld ejected for umpire confrontation but playing in the second. Second game forfeited to New York after disputed umpire decision following Williams hit.
Dan Patch set a new mile pace at the Minnesota fair running a mile in 1.56% breaking both track and state records. The performance occurred in St Paul with the horse in top form and the event drawing local interest.
Crowds gathered for the New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta faced a stormy wind and choppy water causing postponements. East Boston won the junior four amid a protest from St. Joseph's that was denied. West Lynn clinched the eight-oared race after delays and boat flooding. Riversides initially refused to race.
The Boston and Gloucester steamship runs draw growing crowds as summer winds down. Rugged Cape Ann scenery is at its best during these days, attracting passengers seeking coastal views.
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