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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
8
Mathewson and Wiltse lead a 7 to 0 victory over Pittsburg in the first game. Donlin’s timely hit entertains the crowd while McGinnity secures another win. league results list several scores and the day’s matchups follow.
The standings show New York 5 Detroit 1, Chicago 1 Washington 0, Cleveland 2 Boston 1, St. Louis 2 Philadelphia 1. Upcoming games: New York at Detroit, Philadelphia at St. Louis, Washington at Chicago, Boston at Cleveland.
The Giants beat the Pirates in a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds before a record crowd. In game one Mathewson earned a 7 0 victory. Wiltse pitched most of game two as New York erupted 12 to 0. Police protected fans as Capt. Donlin faced a hostile crowd after a clash in the stands.
The article notes the first week of school teaches how many things a boy needs and describes readying items for Saturday filling gaps. It highlights school suits, school shoes, hats caps and other basics forming a boy's wardrobe in hard to find sizes.
A notes section highlights new fall clothing for a father and his older son. The emphasis is on practical outerwear and coordinated outfits suitable for autumn temperatures. Local shop prices and availability are listed.
The note lists three Broadway stores with opening hours until six o clock. It mentions Rocers Peer and Company and provides partial street references including Warrenst 13th Street and 34th Street. The fragmented text suggests a business hours notice or directory entry.
The game drew an estimated 35 000 fans, crowding enlarged stands and forcing ground rules. Gates opened early to prevent a crush as massive crowds arrived by rail and bus, while the Giants built a commanding lead in the standings over Chicago and Pittsburgh.
1908 game report describes New York Giants defeating Pittsburg 7–0 and 12–7 before about 35,000 fans. Mathewson and Maddox are highlighted as pitchers in the first game. Donlin's home run and Tenney Herzog Bresnahan hits drive the rally. Wiltse starts the second game. Leach Wagner and Donlin supply key hits as New York overcomes deficits and seals a two game win.
In a dramatic 36 hole final at Garden City Travers defeats Walter J. Travis by two holes to defend the United States amateur title with Behr defeating Herreshoff to reach the final. The crowd of over a thousand watches a high quality display from Yale’s Max Behr and the current national champion.
James McGuire, former catcher and manager with the Boston American League club, joined the Cleveland team today in Cleveland Ohio amid a major league roster change announced September 18.
Baseball results from New York State League New England League Southern League and Eastern League show varied outcomes across cities. Notable scores include Montréal 10 Elmira 6 and Worcester 5 Fall River 0 with several other early season results from Troy Binghamton Wilkes Barre Scranton Utica and Lawrence Brockton Lynn and more.
During a doubleheader between the Giants and Pittsburg tickets sold at inflated prices amid a sold out stadium. Ordinary admissions went for 1.50, uncovered seats 2, grandstand 3 to 5, and box seats higher, with gate tickets scarce due to alleged management laxity. Tickets were openly available from speculators despite club reports of a sellout.
Charles Emerson Cook arranged a large dinner at the Hotel Astor for 800 Friars and the New York National League Baseball Club after seeing yesterday’s Polo Grounds scoreboard. The reception starts at six with the dinner at seven as the Giants begin their plate work. Special speakers from the Friars are planned.
Pittsburg enthusiasts faced a brutal day as the Giants routed the locals in New York. Patrons who bet on Pittsburg’s pennant chances faced a sharp reversal amid a dense Fifth Avenue crowd and mounted police clearing traffic. Giants scoring spurred cheers while Pittsburg received jeers.
In the two games Brooklyn and St Louis split the doubleheader. St Louis won 4 to 2 in game one and Brooklyn took game two 3 to 0 before darkness halted play in the seventh inning. Key players included Murray and Koney for St Louis and McMillin and Alperman for Brooklyn.
Detroit managed only a seventh inning single as Chesbro and Willet held them to one run. Jennings shuffled the Detroit infield, Payne's throw and miscues hurt, while New York benefits from superior defense and timely hits. Moriarty doubled for St Louis in a separate line. Phillies edged by Dineen and Spencer.
Winged Fist Club scores 35 points to banner. New York A C 31 points, hampered by absences. Michael Driscoll Mercury A C dominates the five mile run. close finishes heighten sport as many events see tight battles and no records broken.
Westchester Driving Association meet at White Plains ran six events with two unfinished races. Miss Kitty bolted spilling rider Charles Medlar. Delma Gregory took the 2:94 trot with two wins, Awinter and Jolly Bachelor clinched heats, Dreamwold prevailed in the cup, Queen Sheeba won the half mile, and Jingo won the running race for gentlemen riders.
Three Maxwell cars enter the Savannah small car race the day before the Grand Prix. Carl Kelsey will drive one of them while the other two drivers are not yet named. Three Fords and three Camerons are expected within the next few days.
Madison Square Garden last night hosted a sensational six days race with eleven of twelve teams equal at the start. Mayer and Anderson, McFarland and Downey, Clarke and Downey, Moran and Root, Collins and Logan, and Kramer and Bedell gained a lap as the first hour closed. The field’s early pace produced 25 miles and 7 laps for the leading quintet, with a 217 mile seven lap total.
US pair H H Hackett and F B Alexander defeated M J G Ritchie and John Parke 3 sets to 1 at Longwood in Boston. Scores 6 5 and 6 1 in the fourth, with detailed statistics on placements nets outs and faults for all players. The British visitors struggled with team play while the Americans showed steady play after a second set slump.
Gustave F Touchard and Theodore R Tell win finals in the lawn tennis singles at SAS. Doubles Pell and Pardiscope defeat Wyile Crant and Connell in straight sets. Semi finals see Gustave F Touchard and Theodore Roosevelt Pe advance. other results include Palmer and Martin taking the doubles title at Morristown Field Club and mixed doubles progressing to semis.
Compass and chart guided the courses in a foggy afternoon race for the women’s series prize. Mrs. Barstow steered her husband’s twenty two foot Soya to two laps around a four mile course, beating Mrs. Currier by 28 seconds aboard Joy. Commodore W. H. Childs sponsored Joy.
The Squire narrowly defeats Arasee by a head in the Squire and Arasee contested head to head for nearly a furlong. Stamina and Duke of Roanoke also win Whitney stable purses at Gravesend while the Seabreeze feature race attracts crowded interest.
Entries for Gravesend feature six furlongs races for three year olds with scattered weights, the Hitherwork Steeplechase over two and a half miles, and a two year old handicap sprint of five furlongs. Notable names include Thistledale Sanctus Culigny and Mayty Fae in two races with weights listed. The program closes with a special for all ages one mile and a quarter and a two year old only five furlongs contest featuring Mascarada Wallfinwer Randelope and Lady Hatchard.
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