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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

Page

10

Waterbury Triumphs 7-6 Over New Haven In Ninth Inning

Waterbury rallied in the ninth inning to beat New Haven 7 to 6 at the Rock. Simmons hit a three-base homer for Waterbury, while Sillery faltered in relief after a strong start. Stoup and Havel contributed earlier, and Lauder homered for New Haven as both clubs produced late scoring surge.

New Haven Robinson the Palladium Simmons Sillery Stoup Waterbury Platter Ren Haven Lauder O'Hagan Farmer Pleiss Fitzpatrick Deep Center Zacher Pleiss Trum Murphy Swander Fitepatrick Havel Zomalta Zombro Durfee Loyal Geers Annette Bik Andrews Robert L., Jr Stelle Diablo Daryder Redette McCarthy Astral Cures Darkey Hal Biks Star Hal Dam Brownle Hamlet Snow Ph Cinders Crist Major Mallow Mallow Judex Parley Auto Lean George Gano Bos Cox Fullager Rollins Mars Tin Capt Derby Nrews Tia Prince C Marty Dam Lady May Strawn McHenry Teasel eGers Busy Hone Ae Cares Connell Col Osborn Shea Aloone Nichols Ss Sherwood Aliee Edgar Bom Simmons Benyon Murray M Lachance Murray Aloma Annea Cote Bswander Nichol O'Hagan Shincel O Murphy Sillers Rus

Preceptor Loses Favorite in Saratoga Race

At Saratoga Aug 1 a hot favorite Preceptor went down to defeat as Connaught Ranger surged from behind to win by a head. Chepontuc placed third. Second race saw Tenancy by Courtesy win with Disobedient second and D Arkle third. Beau coup scored in the last bell as Royal Tourist Marathon and Sanford pair faded. Sixth race favored Delirium over Francis Ray and Chief Rang.

Saratoga N. Y Connaught Ranger Royal Tourist Marathon Sanford Kennyette Sir John Johnson Beaucoup Chepontuc D'Arkle Hte Ragsi Tourtet Delirium Francis ‘Ray Rant

Detroit Blue Ribbon meeting splits heat races

At Detroit August 1 the annual Blue Ribbon meeting concluded a long program of split heats. The 2:07 pacing event for Tamme was won by Canadian pacer Darky Hist driven by Snow. Aut, an outsider, placed second and third in 20.44 heats before breaking early in the final heat.

Detroit Cox

Burns the Sleeper of the Diamond

The article profiles Bill Burns of the California pitching staff as an unusually calm and sleep prone player. It notes he often dozes on the bench or en route to games yet remains unfazed by close battles and believes rest aids his pitching. If he maintains this pace he may continue strong performances.

Bridgeport New Britain Newfield Park Helger Porker Hill Hill, O'Rourke Jr Abd Phelan New Brit Reiger Waller Cape Big Bill California Lion's I Diamond Cy Young Bill Barns Chicago Bill Iewes Burns New Haven Waterbury Washington Cliveland

Dorando Gains Support Bequest from Renare Admirers

In London on August 1 Dorando the Italian runner defeated by Hayes in the Marathon received a gift of a cigarette case from Renare supporters. The diminutive crowd and press note the gesture as a token of esteem for the athlete and related public interest in the event.

Teatian Renare London Dorando

League hot times those down the road in New Haven

Connecticut league magnates end two hour session at Hotel Gard to settle issues amid protests and umpire fallout. President Tracy sustains Bridgeport New Britain July 1 replay and sets August 8 for related action. Several resignations and player sales noted including Maggert move to Springfield.

New Haven Gard Gus Soffel Meriden Gus Wilkinson Wilk Harry Durant Waterbury Durant Charlie Kennedy Gus Merrick Tracy Bridgeport-New Britain Princeville James H. O'Rourke Clarkin Hartfe Dan O'Neil Springfield Fred Winkler Holyoke W. W. Hanna Britain Charles Cheney Moride Geor Cameron George Bone New Layen Bridgeport Harry O'Hagan Hill Maggert O'Neil Murphy Wheeling Kennedy

Elks League Baseball Action in Waterbury

Meriden visitors pushed a strong lineup to challenge Waterbury Elks, taking an early two-run lead before illness forced pitcher Jim O Connell to retire. Waterbury rallied behind Bill Thompson and George Mulligan as they sealed a win with a balanced, error-light effort.

Meriden Waterbury Waterbury Elks Jim O'Connell Elks Connor Elke Jim Martin McEvoy Uie O'Connell Bill Thompson Bill George Mulligan Wa Ohne Thompson Rea Mulligan Sandland Gaffney Ones Connor Slavin C Daly McDonald O'Rourke Po Senlly Kane Wae Haggerty If Weed Ryan Island Ef Weer Ed Wiggins Weed Reyes Lee Pee Mulligan Scully Ryan Stavin Mul-lgan Sandland Bane Lee

Umpire Decision Shapes Waterbury Hartford Controversy

A disputed play in a Waterbury at Hartford double header sparked protests over umpire calls. Waterbury manager argued a runner should have remained on base after a fair ball, while Umpire Whineon allowed action, leading to a review by NL president Harry Pulliam and a formal letter from Waterbury official P O Hagan.

Meriden Springfield Plank McLean I Meriden Connor Bridges Maggert Accorsini Finn Yale Rising Scanlon Golden Wade Lyons Warterbury

Local baseball notes and Bristol trip details

Hospitality for bars in Ames kept fans busy between games. Elks fans sang as they parted the grounds and gave Waterbury a cheer. The next game hosts Bristol with a key player expected to join. Ay ain will send support to Bristol. The team plans to depart by trolley shortly after 1 PM.

New Britain Kenney Plainville H. T. Bray Ellis Demby Middletown Carlson Kennedy Ames Elks Waterbury Bristol Cnet Ayain Over Thon

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