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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1907
Page
8
Pittsburg reports rumors of a conference between Pirates president Dreyfuss and Boston National League president Dovey set to decide next season. The talks center on trading Phelps and Nealon for Tenney, with Dovey traveling toward Cincinnati to discuss.
Dartmouth's football candidates train on campus under Coach O Conner. New eligibles Schildmiller Turner and Bankhart join from Cornell Northwestern and Pennsy. Husky Rich strengthens backfield. Bullock’s scholarship conditions removed. Last year's line returns with Thayer. new players to try out in Norwich game Saturday.
The piece notes Princeton backfield speed with Tibbett Harlan Cass Dillon and Pfeffer and mentions Walter Eckersall writing for a Chicago paper. It cites scholarship affecting Harvard Yale Princeton and Pennsylvan inia and lists Bates Cornell Michigan West Point and Yale prep notes.
The Metropolitan Driving Club presents a strong card for its second fall meet at Charles River Speedway North Brighton. Entries include Class A trotting Chase and Zambrina, Class B trotting Hulmen and General Lee, Class C pacing Major P with Alty, and more with Bobby Patchen and Billy Hoss among the listed contenders.
Chicago writer Frank Chance says the Philadelphia Athletics own a key edge with a short right field fence and powerful hitters Davis Seybold and Murphy. He favors the Sox for grit and pitching depth, but bets on Philadelphia to win the pennant if betting were allowed.
Harvard heavyweight oarsman Gordon Glass announces his rowing days are over after collapsing on the eve of the Yale race last year. Though health improved after a vacation, he says he will not return to the varsity eight, with friends hoping training might later revive his condition.
Unk Russell of Philadelphia faces Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea in a key bout at Winnismmet Athletic Club. Briggs vows victory to sidetrack Russell and keep a future match with Packey McFarland on track. The card also features Myers versus Murray, Walsh challenging, and plans for Langford versus Sam Buckley.
The push to ban sharp spikes gains momentum as Chicago loses Tannehill and Isbell to injuries. Clubs fear spikes injure players and affect performance and box office. Sports firms test safer substitutes to protect footing without sacrificing grip.
New York September 23 President PULLLIAM of the National Baseball League issued a bulletin listing the 1908 season reservations by clubs. Boston’s list includes J W Bates C H Beaumont J J Bouktes Del L Brain A H Bridwell S W Brown Augustus Dorner P J Flaherty W A Lindaman T J Needham F W Orndorf N J Randall C G Ritchey W J Sweeney Fred Tenney O Westerberg I N Young.
On a sloppy track Gold Lady, the 1 to 5 favorite, led from the stretch and won the Albemarle handicap by five lengths. The heavy rain reduced fields. other winners included Miss Delaney, Knight of Elway, Chief Hayes, Rye, and King's Plate across races.
Joe Walcott ex-pug loses his poolroom license at 312 Cambridge Street West End as licensing board revokes permits. Edward Gill of 7 Shawmut Avenue also affected while officials warn to halt minor entry and gambling by other room keepers.
Dan McLeod former world champion wrestler readies a busy schedule with at least two matches weekly. Tonight he challenges English heavyweight Jim Smart in a best two falls out of three finish at the Columbia Theatre. Tomorrow he meets Jim Barnes in Springfield and later meets Peter Jack in Brockton.
Detroit visits Boston while Cleveland travels to New York Chicago plays Philadelphia and St Louis heads to Washington for matchups today.
Cincinnati won as every Reds player except Autrey recorded a hit while Boston pitchers struggled. Weimer earned a rare win and Boukes finished after Barberich was pulled. Fielding faltered on both sides as Cincinnati chased Boston with timely hits and poor defense.
Captain Larry Lajoie emerges as the nation’s first choice for second base on the All-America team. The Cleveland star is praised as a premier batter fielder base-runner and all-around player with a storied career from Woonsocket to Fall River Philadelphia and finally Cleveland where he captains the team.
St. Louis topped Brooklyn 9 to 2 after a strong batting day led by Pastorious. The game featured decisive runs in multiple innings, sealing the victory for the Cardinals at home.
Pittsburg beat New York in the first of three games in the closing series. McGraw and Devlin were ejected from the grounds by Umpire Klein.
Chicago wins 101st game to claim the NL pennant by defeating Philadelphia in eight innings as darkness ends play. Art Ruelbach and Doolin deliver hits for Philadelphia while Cap Ruelbach and Richie strike out multiple batters. Stolen bases by Evers and Mauch contribute. double plays turn fielding points. Time 2:46. Umpires Carpenter and Emslie.
Boston readers submit numerous all American selections with many names across pitcher catcher first and second bases and outfield positions. Repeated choices include Cy Young Mathewson Lajoie Wagner Cobb Bresnahan and Magee among others reflecting strong New England baseball loyalties.
Ardelle defeated by Citation timing 2 03 1 44 in heat one and finishing ahead in heat two as Rudy Kip won the final heat. Clary Lotus won Hester Columbus consolation over Jack Leyburn. Lilian R trots 2 07, Daniel wins 2 15 trot with quicker mile, Sundown follows, Prince Patrick sets a new record, Flying Jim lands second heat over Pacemaker.
The opinion is that champion Joe Gans will have an easy time against George Memsic in a 20 round clash at Los Angeles Friday night. Memsic is praised for rugged punching but may lack the style to trouble the champion who trains lightly and has added weight since meeting Britt.
Chicago sewed up the pennant yesterday as Ginger Beaumont shines at bat and Connie Mack’s rotation must tighten. Johnson of Washington draws praise for speed and fielding. Griffith’s Athletics win 10 of 19 against Ulighlanders. Cubs lead NL but gate receipts lag amid Sox pennant chase and Comiskey’s crowd favorites.
The Armory Athletic Association reports 300 applications in 10 days. Thirty seven were rejected and fees refunded. Treasurer Daniel W. Lane signs membership tickets for accepted applicants, who will receive by mail this week a by-laws book and rules.
Revere High School seeks a Saturday matchup with a nearby high school. Dan Chase has been contacted at Revere, while prospects look positive for a strong season at Back Bay’s school. Oscar Pierson is expected on the field. Charley Cuddy hails Malden High as a promising year ahead.
Yonkers plans a major marathon under the Mercury Athletic Club with strong New York City interest. The Yonkers course near the metropolis is deemed the best available, but street conditions in New York prevented holding the event there.
Partial OCR lists matchups between Boston and Cincinnati New York and Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Chicago Brooklyn and St Louis with unclear dates and venues. No outcomes provided.
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