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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
10
The Quakers edged the Doves 6 to 4 as they capitalized on early hits and Boston fielding errors. Strong play from Bill Sweeney and a late rally by Boston kept it close, but Klem's umpiring decisions and key misplays sealed the Quakers' win.
National fixtures include Philadelphia at Boston, St Louis at Chicago, Cincinnati at Pittsburg, and Brooklyn at New York in a slate of top city clashes.
Lynn crushed Fall River 5 to 0 in a standout home game as Grant started for the visitors and was pulled after two three-baggers in the first inning. Sullivan held Fall River scoreless. Wallace Gardner and Daum led Lynn with multiple hits.
Gilroy pitched brilliantly for Lawrence allowing only two Worcester hits as Lawrence defeated Worcester 4 to 0. Flynn Connaughton and Wilson delivered key hits with solid defense and timely plays.
New Bedford outbatted Brockton more than two to one but could not score as Dono van QBrien pitched a two run win for Brockton. McGovern and Waters drove in runs for Brockton while Barrows hit a three base hit. Merrill allowed the Brockton runs and Donovan struck out four for New Bedford.
Haverhill pitcher Girard allowed only two safeties as the home team beat Lowell 3 to 1. Haverhill scored all three runs in the sixth on three two base hits, with a wild pitch to Templitn contributing a run. Runs credited to Boardman Templin Reilly Beard.
Chicago's James Galligan dominates Washington boxer Tommy Lowe in a quick Philadelphia showdown. Galligan led from the start and outclassed Lowe, delivering a strong opening round finish.
Nelson writes readers that he intends to prove he is Gans' master by defeating him again in Colma tomorrow. He says he has trained hard and will not let the bout last as long as the previous encounter. Signed Battling Nelson Lightweight Champion of the World.
Colma Cal Sept 8 Battling Nelson world lightweight champion finishes four weeks of intensive training with Willis Britt guiding him and a new training game "Rocco" boosting stamina Nelson weighs 138 pounds ringside and anticipates victory over rival Abe Gans with Abe Attell as trainer and Eddie Smith refereeing.
Detroit managed only limited hits as Chicago built a three run seventh inning. Parent led Chicago with steady contact while Killian Willets and White limited Detroit offense in a listless game. Two base and three base hits highlighted the scoring with Isbell Downs achieving milestones.
New York defeats Brooklyn 1 to 0 in an 11 inning game before 10,000 fans. Mathewson outdueled Rucker as Seymour, Devlin, McCormick and Bridwell delivered the decisive hits. Doyle was spiked early and Herzog covered second base thereafter.
Paddy Sullivan dominated Joe Burke from start to finish in six rounds at the Navarre A.C. Burke ended with darkened eyes and a disfigured face at the final bell.
Bridgeport 3, Hartford 90 and New Haven 7, Bridgeport 2 show lopsided scores. Holyoke 10, Waterbury 7. Springfield 8, Meriden 6. Hartford 2, New Britain 1 reflect varied outcomes across the league.
A scrambled pennant puzzle lists standings with QLD CY as a clue. Detroit leads Chicago by 2 games while Chicago leads St Louis by ww, St Louis leads Cleveland by 3, Cleveland leads Philadelphia by 6 percent, Philadelphia leads Boston by 1. Boston trails, Washington leads New York by 17 games. American League matchups include Boston at ???, Chicago at Detroit, New York, Philadelphia at St Louis, and Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Cy Young pitched four hits allowed and Gessler's two RBI single powered Boston past Washington 3 to 0. A fourth inning run came on a wild pitch and a later three-run sixth inning sealed the win as Wagner and Stahl shone on defense.
The first South Middlesex Horse Show will be held today at Lexington Park with judging starting at noon. Eleven classes include Ladies and Gentlemen saddle horses, decorated teams, roadsters, single hitch, family carriage pairs, draft horses, oxen in yoke, pony outfit, and donkey pairs. Entries will be judged by Bartlett of Bedford, J. E. Richardson of Somerville, C. E. Hanson of Lowell, G. Taylor of Lowell, A. W. Brown of Concord, and William Ryder of Lexington.
Baltimore blanked Jersey City 6 to 0 while Buffalo defeated Montreal 7 to 2. Rochester beat Toronto 9 to 1 and again fell 1 to 5 in a rematch. Providence and Newark played to a 6 to 6 draw.
In a late comeback the Phillies score six runs in the ninth to topple the New York Highlanders. Davis homered and tripled, Manning and Nichols doubled, Oldring also contributing as New York errors aided the rally. Manning faced seven innings for the mound win, Vickers pitched well in relief.
Chicago defeated Cincinnati as Slagle and Evers produced all Chicago runs. Slagle hit safely in every at bat and scored all three runs, with two RBIs by Evers. Rowan threw a ball into the stands for Slagle during a third inning tally. The Cubs benefited from errors and two Cincinnati hits.
Pittsburg won 2 to 0 over St Louis continuing a three game winning streak. Konetchy had a two base hit and a three base hit, while Konetchy also helped with multiple hits. Raymond allowed five hits in seven innings while Camnitz fanned seven. Wagner and Starr each stole a pair of bases.
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