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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
12
New York Giants and Chicago clubs clash after Merkle fails to touch second base in a Sept. 23 game. McGraw refuses to replay the match, while NL President Murphy cites league sanction and possible fines and lawsuits over gate receipts. Officials dispute umpire O Day's call on the play.
New York Sept 23 President Pulliam will likely not render his decision until tomorrow morning. He said he must carefully consider all evidence before final opinion and hinted there is no need to play two games tomorrow. President Murphy appeared puzzled by the statement as officials waited to reach him.
President Murphy of the Chicago National League club formally claimed the Chicago New York game. He contends Merkle failed to advance to second after Bridwell hit safely to center in the ninth, allowing the winning run to score from third. Murphy sent a letter to National League president Pulliam outlining the grounds of the claim.
Umpire Hank O Day rules the game a tie after Merkle failed to touch second base, saying New York did not score in the ninth. He notes Merkle should have run to second and that the ball was returned to the infield for the third out. The fate of the game rests with President Pulliam.
Umpire O'Day ruled Merkle out on a force play at second after he headed to the clubhouse. Manager Frank Chance argues the game was forfeited to New York by a 9 to 0 score and says the Giants would have won if Merkle had touched second. Chance says they will win the next two games.
In Winthrop on September 23, Congressman Keliher led with 128 votes to 78 for former Congressman Joseph A. Conry. The lively caucus drew large worker turnout and extensive campaigning outside Town Hall. Corrected district totals show Keliher ahead with significant margins across wards, while recounts were requested in multiple wards and races.
Corrected results from the Board of Election Commissioners show John A. Kelcher leading with 624 votes over Joseph A. Conry and George Monahan for the ninth district nomination. Conry supporters filed for a recount amid fraud allegations in Wards 9 and 12.
East Boston attorney William C. Maguire wed May Alice O Connell a popular island ward school teacher at Sacred Heart Church East Boston yesterday. Rev James H O Neil officiated with close family present. Bridesmaid Mildred Maguire sister of the bride and best man James K Maguire brother of the groom attended.
Classified notice seeking amateur football games on Saturdays: 130-pound teams from Fraternal A. A. contact Charles McCarthy West Newton 224 Cherry St. East Boston Independents at home contact Charles K. Jones 22 Monmouth St East Boston. Mohawk A. C. 115-pound teams home or away contact Charles S. Merrill 150 Hancock St Everett. Harlow A. C. 1115-pound teams Oct 8 Saturdays until Thanksgiving contact KE Munds 176 Howard Ave Dorchester. Eleonors 120-125-pound teams contact J. C. Dolan 41 Bloomingdale Chelsea. Mystics 120-125-pound teams Saturdays preferred Woodlawn of Everett contact James Daly 174 Sydney St Dorchester.
Harvard prepares for a scrimmage this afternoon in the Stadium marking the team’s first real game exercise of the season. The session features strength tests with a 700-pound minimum, coaching by Heinie Schoelkopf and the regular staff, and drills on blocking, back formations, and the onside kick.
Emil Gran of West Wareham, a 17 year old Worcester Polytechnic Institute sophomore, was crushed and trampled during a cane rush on the common behind City Hall. He suffered severe spinal injuries and was operated on at City Hospital, with doctors giving him little chance of survival. His mother, Catherine Gran, arrived at the hospital in grief as officials said this would be the last cane rush at the institute.
Twenty two cars depart Boston for a 359 mile 24 hour endurance test from Boylston and Hemenway streets to Bretton Woods and back. The field includes touring and runabout classes with driver changes and one enforced stop at Bretton Woods. A run off may decide the grand prize if scores tie.
Dartmouth football opened its season with a 15 minute scrimmage under Head Coach Dr. O'Connor and assistants Gilman and Gage. The squad emphasized the forward pass and showcased early form despite extreme heat. Freshmen Elcock from Boston Latin School impressed as a big fast lineman and Pollard showed promise on kickoff returns.
Tufts football gains three newcomers Healey from Somerville High Wilson from Salem High and Chase from the last three years varsity team. The first scrimmage pitted the second team against the varsity for 20 minutes and a second scrimmage followed with focus on the forward pass. Hubbard the varsity end showed gains through the passing game while Porter from Dean Academy excels and may win varsity spot.
Charlestown’s Matty Baldwin faces Har lem’s Tommy Murphy in a highly touted rematch at the Armory Club. The December 1906 Chelsea bout favored Baldwin, but many felt Murphy deserved the decision. Also slated is Willy Grupp versus Kid Mercier in an eight round welterweight bout.
Exeter Academy opened the football season with a 6 to 0 win over Norwich University in warm weather. A fumble by Norwich quarterback Adams set up the Exeter score, keeping the game close and tense.
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