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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1909
Page
10
One of those days for the Athletics as they fail to seize a golden opportunity to trim the Tigers' lead. The setback dampens hopes and leaves the standings intact as the contest ends in disappointment.
Pittsburg missed a chance to seal the National league title as Selfield faltered in the ninth inning of game two, allowing New York an 8 to 7 comeback win after Pittsburg had led 7 to 3. Adams excelled earlier, and Murray’s ninth inning homer capped the victory. the Pirates still needed one win to clinch the 1999 pennant.
Cincinnati, Sept. 27. Brooklyn lost both games today to Cincinnati. In the first game a triple steal by Burch, Wheat and Jordan featured the contest with Burch scoring. Cantwell held firm after the first inning in the second game while Bell was hit hard, and darkness halted play in the eighth inning.
Cleveland tops Philadelphia 5 to 4 as Easterly hits a homer and Krause yields the deciding runs. Ottis relieves Upp after two in the second, with Krause handling seven innings. Coombs starts for Philadelphia lasting four, while Collins and Murphy drive the early offense for the A’s. Stolen bases, double plays, and errors shape a tight, high error contest watched by 23838 fans.
Chicago won 4 to 1 over Philadelphia to open a four game series. Overall pitched effectively limiting the Quakers to four hits while Corridon allowed more.
National league action lists Boston at St. Louis and New York at Pittsburgh while Boston meets St. Louis in two games. Detroit visits New York and Chicago hosts Washington with Cleveland at Philadelphia. Additional entries mention Philadelphia at Chierzo and Brooklyn against Cincinnati in a regional slate.
Prominent former champion Young Corbett the Denver Kid is slated to meet Dave Deshler in a soon forthcoming city bout. Also tonight at the Armory A A Sam Langford meets the Dixie Kid in a 12 round main event likely fast and rugged. Langford heads to England soon after. Several good preliminaries slated.
Weather stalls a Boston twin bill with St. Louis as grounds dry. Graham and Powell scheduled for the Browns while Pape and Hall to start for the Red Sox in the 1:30 p.m. two game set. Heimie Wagner rests a leg and thumb, likely to sit out against Detroit.
President Taylor of the Red Sox received a telegram from President Brush of the New York Giants confirming final arrangements for a series of games between the two teams. A special National Commission meeting is scheduled today in Cincinnati to finalize details.
Milwaukee reports final American Association standings after a double header between Minneapolis and Toledo. President O'Brien released the final records showing Milwaukee at 90 wins and 77 losses, with several clubs close in the standings and percentages unchanged.
Washington was overwhelmed as Forman pitched poorly causing Chicago to score enough runs in two innings to win easily. Scott puzzled locals, as hits turned into runs. final score follows.
New York tops Detroit 2 to 1 in a rain soaked second game at American League Park. Jack Warhop pitched steady for the Yankees with solid support while Willett allowed three hits but poor defense helped the Bronx club to victory. Walter Blair catching from Newark delivered an excellent game, and Detroit’s base runners were stymied by strategic plays including a Blair throw to halt a double steal.
The Boston Athletic Association golf championship begins this morning at Wolaston Golf Club Montclair with nearly 300 members taking part. Players will complete a qualifying round to determine the first 16 for match play on Wednesday and Thursday in an event conducted earlier than usual after course improvements.
In the first game Toledo defeated Minneapolis 6 to 3. The second game ended after five innings with Minneapolis beating Toledo 5 to 3.
Major Dixon of the A A U bans athletes from competing for both club and college in open competition. The writer praises the rule, supports college representation, and regrets existing quirks. Also notes Charley Cook and Robert Peary controversy, praises Dr Cook, mentions Bobby Smith, Bill Coe, Brockton Marathon, Red Sox prospects, and upcoming Giants Red Sox series with emphasis on local fan interest.
In cribbage A plays 7 B plays ? C 9 D 7. D counts five. In checkers A’s man can be captured by B and capture is compulsory. If not compulsory the game’s logic would fail, destroying its science and beauty.
Questions on where to send Brockton Fair entry blanks and how to register as an amateur, with 25 cents required to J Frank Facey of Cambridgeport. Also notes about Haverhill cribbage, Seattle A A U reps, and other scattered sports queries.
Milford, featuring Conway of Lynn and other major leaguers drafted by Boston, Springfield, and the White Sox, loses to the Hopedales in a semi pro tilt. Pittsburg leads the National League race since May 6 as Treasure of the Pirates and Tigers series outlook dominates.
Baltimore defeats Toronto 10 to 9 in the first game, then Toronto rebounds to win 4 to 3 in the second game. The doubleheader featured a high scoring opener and a tight follow up as both teams exchanged runs and pitching wins.
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